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The Grahamstown Journal 1851, CO53/17 National Archives, Kew, London
Transcribed by Sue Mackay

Saturday 11 January 1851

Mrs. KNOWLEs begs to inform the inhabitants of Graham's Town that it is not her intention to relinquish the School, as has been reported, and takes this opportunity of thanking those friends who have kindly placed their children under her care. Mrs. K. has vacancies for four Pupils. The School will re-open on the 14th instant.

Married by the Rev, J, EDWARDS, Wesleyan Minister, on Wednesday 1st January 1851 at the residence of Mr. J.T. LEPPAN, Somerset East, David Edmund, eldest son of Mr. D. HOBSON of Zwarte Ruggens to Harriet, fifth daughter of Mr. J.T. LEPPAN of Somerset East.

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned have duly been appointed Executors of the Will and Administrators of the Estate and Effects of the late William OGILVIE Sen of Graham's Town, deceased, and that all persons indebted to the said Estate are hereby required to pay the amounts of their debts to the last undersigned forthwith, and all those who may have claims against the deceased are also requested to send in the same immediately for adjustment. The Business will for the time being be carried on as usual at the Stores in High Street, Graham's Town.
Eliza OGILVIE
G.E. JOSEPH
William OGILVIE
Joint Ex'rs. Test.

Notice to Creditors in the insolvent estate of William WYNNE, of Fort Beaufort, late Shopkeeper.
All persons claiming to be creditors under this estate are required to take notice that the undersigned has been duly elected to and confirmed in the appointment of Sole Trustee of the said estate, and that the Master has appointed the third meeting to be held before the Resident Magistrate at his office in Graham's Town on Wednesday 22nd January 1851 at 10 o' clock in the forenoon for the proof of debts, for receiving the Trustee's report, and also for the purpose of giving directions to the said Trustee as to the management of the said estate.
And all persons indebted to the said estate are required to pay the same to the undersigned on or before the above period at the office of the Eastern Province Trust Company in Graham's Town, or proceedings will be instituted against them.
F. LUCAS

Tuesday 14 January 1851 (supplement)

SOMERSET
January 10th 1851
News has just reached Somerset that BEAR, MOORCROFT and his son are not murdered; I hope this may be true. Hermanus and the Kat River Hottentots have been fighting, but what the result is I know not. The Tambookies are burning everything in Tarka. I have been here now more than a week, endeavouring with CURRIE to raise a Volunteer Coprs to go into Kaffirland. We start on the 20th instant with about 300 Burghers and Volunteers (white men) and 100 black men to attack that rascal Hermanus, and from thence into Kaffirland, under William BOWKER, Commandant. A patrole went out the other day to STOCKENSTROM's and the Kaga and has not returned. The people in Somerset are in great alarm - they keep guard all night and patrole the neighbourhood by day. Some of them have sent part of their goods to Graaff-Reinet. We have had beautiful rains, and our prospects look more cheering.
GRAAFF-REINET
January 10th 1851
The bad news of last week has, of course, made us anxious to hear further from you, and from your Frontier generally, but your post due yesterday has not arrived yet. About forty Volunteers start on horseback from this place today, chiefly or almost entirely Englishmen I believe, of the middle classes, whom our Civil Commissioner has supplied with necessaries. Mr. Octavius BOWKER and Mr. Wm. SHAW are mustering a party of mounted Volunteers, chiefly English; and will proceed to your frontiers almost immediately, either by way of Cradock or Somerset, according to such information as may arrive here. Most fortunately some heavy rain fell yesterday over this District, or over a considerable tract of country, and the Sundays River is running strong - though still passable for wagons and horses.
I shall send all the people that I can possibly spare from my farms to the war, and go myself as soon as my sheep are shorn. The drought has been sore in the land, most grievous in our parts, and fifty things prevent my leaving at the moment.
WHITTLESEA
Our intelligence from Whittlesea is to the 5th inst. Messrs, BOWKER and LOXTON were still at their post, which they have named Fort Loxton. They were short of ammunition, but were animated by a spirit of cool determined courage which is worthy of general imitation. "We will never surrender, but are determined if they should even dig down our stronghold to die fighting to the last gasp." Two of their scouts had been wounded and the gallant little band were daily expecting a combined attack of Gaikas and Tambookies.

Saturday 18 January 1851

Married at Frankfort D.M. on the 6th October last, Nathan BIRKENRUTH Esq of Graham's Town to Rosa, eldest daughter of J.B. SCHOTTENFELS Esq

Died on the 10th instant, Mr. Frederick William SHORT, aged 31 years. Deceased had proceeded with some others in search of a number of Kaffirs who were said to be lurking about Salem - and on entering a kloof the party were fired upon by the enemy, and the deceased was unfortunately killed. He leaves a wife, one child, and a large circle of relations and friends to mourn the untimely end of an affectionate husband, kind father and warm friend.

NOTICE
The undersigned, being compelled by the principle of self preservation to prevent the utter destruction of his property by the immense herds of cattle which are daily trespassing thereon, hereby appeals to the sense of justice and good feeling of those who are not insensible to such an appeal, and with respect to the rest, he warns them that their cattle will be forcibly driven off, and if needs be impounded, if they trespass further. John CARLISLE
4th January 1851

DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP
Notice is hereby given that the partnership existing between the undersigned has this day been dissolved by mutual consent. All debts due to the respective firms may be paid, and all claims sent for adjustment, to either of the undersigned. Mr. Nicholas Peter KROHN is duly authorised to receive and pay all accounts, referring to the Graham's Town branch.
Chas. MAYNARD, trading in London as MAYnard Bros and Co
Henry MAYNARD, trading in Graham's Town as C and H Maynard & Co
J. BLACKBURN, trading in Cape Town as Josh. Blackburn
Graham's Town 31st December 1850

EVENTS OF THE WEEK
Sunday:
This day the mortal remains of Frederick SHORT, which were brought in from Salem on Saturday evening, were committed to the grave - followed by a long train of relatives and friends. Mr. George DENNISON, who was wounded at the time he was killed, came in with the same wagon which brought SHORT's remains. His wounds are very severe. The elbow bone is shattered, the ball gliding off and inflicting a dangerous wound in the body. Hope is entertained of his eventual recovery. It appears they were decoyed into the bush. The Kaffirs gave the patrol a spoor - as it is termed - that is three of their number left the plain imprints of their feet on a path leading to a kloof where their companions lay in ambush. They were apprised of this by the yells and fire of the savages, the wonder being that the survivors escaped and succeeded in bringing out their wounded men.
Monday:
Major SOMERSET CMR and Lt. INGLIS arrived in town on Sunday afternoon from Fort Hare, with despatches from the Governor and also Major-General SOMERSET. Letters were also brought in from Fort Beaufort, detailing the particulars of the fight with Hermanus' Banditti, their perfect defeat, and death of the murderous chief himself. The "General Order" of the Commander in Chief came to hand by this opportunity, and also a Proclamation escheating the land possessed by the Rebel Chief to the Crown. - Found that during the night the whole of the Kaffirs, 42 in number, living among the Fingoes, had been apprehended on a charge of having conspired with the enemy to burn the Fingo huts, murder the women and children, and attack the town. Certain evidence to this effect has been given, it is said, to the Resident Magistrate. The question now is what is to be done with these criminals? The Jail is not large nor strong enough for their confinement, they cannot be tried at present, and we have no means, without more trouble than we can afford, of sending them beyond sea. A military tribunal might dispose of them but at present we must make the best shift we can and risk their breaking prison and committing all the ravages in their power in and about the town.

Saturday 25 January 1851

Birth at the Kowie River Town, Albany, January 19th 1851, Mrs. W.F. COCK of a son. Doing well.

A.J. McKENZIE
(Late of Fort Beaufort)
Has the pleasure to announce that he has made arrangements with Mr. MANDY for conducting the hotel in Bathurst Street, Graham's Town
Generally known by the name of
PINNOCK's HOTEL
These premises are very commodious, possessing suitable rooms for the traveller and good stabling for horses.
Mr. McK will devote his best attention to ensure comfort to all who may favour him with their patronage and support.
The best foreign wines and spirits always on hand.
Tiffins provided every day between 12 and 1 o'clock
The farmers of Lower Albany, Fort Beaufort and the immediate districts on the frontier are solicited to continue their support at this hotel.
A.J.McKENZIE
Graham's Town
January 21 1851

ORSMOND'S HOTEL
East end of New Street, Graham's Town (next Mr. J.B. LEVEY's, tailor)
Fine old wines, spirits, liqueurs, ale, porter etc etc
Well aired beds and excellent stabling.
The commercial and agricultural communities may rely on finding in this establishment all the comforts of a home, and at very moderate charges.
Private apartments if required.
An ordinary every day at 1 o'clock.
Tiffins always ready.
Richard ORSMOND
Accountant and Commercial Agent
Resident as above

Saturday 1 February 1851

Died at his residence in Graham's Town on Tuesday 28th inst, Mr. Thos. DOYLE. The deceased arrived here at the taking of the Cape by the English and has remained in the Colony ever since. His exemplary Christian conduct for many years, in his humble life, has marked his path - it being known to not a few of the colonists now living. He died in the course of five minutes - full of faith and a hope full of immortality.

CRADOCK
J.C. LOWRIE
Licensed Apothecary, Chemist and Druggist
High Street, Cradock
Feels much pleasure in notifying to the public his having opened a
Chemist and Druggist Establishment
Where every description of
Drugs and Chemicals
Patent Medicines
Perfumery
Brushes etc
And all descriptions of goods usually sold by Chemists can be had of superior and genuine quality and at very moderate charges for cash.
Further particulars will appear in future advertisements
Cradock
January 1st 1850 [sic]

DOINGS IN GRAAFF-REINET
To the Editor: Sir, Conceiving that it may be interesting to your readers to know what measures are in course of progress here for sending assistance to the front, I beg to communicate that on Friday last the Graaff-Reinet European Volunteer Mounted Troop, under the order of Mr. Commandant NUNN, marched from hence to the scene of active operations.
On the 6th instant a ballot took place, when some 125 Burghers and 75 of the coloured population were ordered to hold themselves in readiness to proceed without delay to join the forces at Graham's Town, but in consequence of certain objections raised by Mr. Stephanus MEINTJES, all declined to move off, and the consequence is that, until His Excellency's further instructions to be received in answer to an express despatched to him on the subject by the Civil Commissioner, all further movements are for the present suspended. The Camdebo and Sneuwberg Levies, under the command of their respective field-cornets, arrived here on Saturday last, and for reasons which I am unable to explain these men have also refused to proceed further. Such a state of things is lamentable, particularly now, when alacrity of action, cheerfulness and a ready obedience to orders should be the guiding principles of all. The Camdebo Burghers, after having been supplied with rations for themselves and forage for their horses, at the public expense, returned to their homes! A Hottentot Levy is being formed but the progress making towards its completion is indeed slow. On the first intelligence reaching this place of the Kaffir outbreak, the inhabitants formed themselves into a volunteer corps for the protection of the town, and Mr. MEINTJES was, I am informed, nominated one of its officers. The ballot which subsequently took place it would seem induced him to alter his opinion, and the objections above alluded were started. One would hardly have expected such a course of proceeding from Mr. MEINTJES, judging from the very formidable and warlike figure he cut at the commencement of the war, he appearing in public with a broad belt, containing a large killing-looking knife in a red case.
As a specimen of the management of matters here I may mention that three English sailors who arrived in the village a few days before the ballot took place, and who were evidently ignorant of what they were doing, on refusing to serve were immediately handcuffed and sent to prison, whilst the conduct of others referred to was allowed to pass with impunity. An English Volunteer

Saturday 8 February 1851

Birth at Mount Coke, British Kaffraria, Jan 29th, the wife of Rev. W. SARGEANT of a daughter

Died at Graaff-Reinet on Wednesday the 8th January 1851, Jacomina Jacoba, the beloved wife of F.R. TE WATER, aged 36 years, 1 month and 5 days, leaving a husband and a minor child, with a large circle of relatives and friends, to deplore her loss. She was a believer in Jesus and her end was peace.

STEAM COMMUNICATION WITH ENGLAND
Last week was signalized by the first earnest of an event which bids fair to be all propitious to the future welfare of this Colony. The first of the Royal Mail Steamers, on the new line established between the Cape and the Mother country, arrived in Table bay in the afternoon of Monday the 27th ult, having made her run from Plymouth in forty days, seven hours, which is regarded as being about five days over the allotted time - very severe weather and adverse winds having been experienced. The vessel which has taken the precedence in opening the line is named the Bosphorus, of small tonnage (530 tons). She is fitted with engines of 80 horse power, and is propelled on the screw principle, by a recently patented description of blade, which offers no resistance to the way while the vessel is under canvass.
It is satisfactory to remark that the speculation is likely to bring in a handsome remuneration to the spirited contractors. The Bosphorus brought several passengers, amongst whom was Captain HAYS, Superintendant of the General Screw Steam Shipping Company's affairs at the Cape. A Lieutenant of the Royal Navy came in charge of the mails. The Steamer sailed again for England last Saturday evening, taking, it is understood, dispatches from His Excellency the Governor to Her Majesty's Government.
An alteration in the rates of postage is made in consequence of the new mode of conveyance, which is set forth in the following Notice, issued from the General Post Office in London in December last:
On and after the 15th instant mails will be made up monthly for the Cape of Good Hope to be conveyed from Plymouth by the packets of the General Screw Steam Shipping Company, under contract with Her Majesty's Government. All letters and newspapers addressed to the Cape of Good Hope, as well as those for Sierra Leone, which have hitherto been sent as a general rule by one of Her Majesty's ships, despatched at the beginning of each month to the West Coast of Africa, will be forwarded on and from the 15th inst by the contract packets from Plymouth, unless specially addressed to be otherwise sent. Letters and newspapers for the Cape de Verd Islands also will be forwarded by the packets, as well as by the new line of Brazil packets about to commence running next month, according as such correspondence may be posted in time for either line of packets ..
.. The postage chargeable on letters and newspapers, which must in each case be paid in advance, will be as follows, viz:

Letters not exceeding ½oz in weight	-	Newspapers
Cape of Good Hope	1s	Free
Sierra Leone	1s	Free
Cape de Verd	1s 10d	2d

Saturday 15 February 1851

FRONTIER DISTRICT ORDERS
Camp, Fort Hare, Feb 7th 1851
Mr. James TROLLIP is appointed Lieut. in the Fort Beaufort Fingoes Levy pending the approval of His Excellency the Commander in Chief
By command
C.H. BELL
Lieut, and Adjt. CMR, Field Adjt.

TO LET
A house in Bathurst Street that has been long occupied as an hotel. Possession can be given on the 1st March. Apply to E.H. DELL
15th Feb 1851

TO BE LET
The house in Bathurst Street at present in the occupation of the owner. It contains five rooms, a garden attached with fruit trees etc, and every convenience behind, with the water laid on. The place is either suitable for shop or private residence. Rent moderate.
Jas. MARSH

Last night shortly after sunset a fine young man named Richard WALKER, son of Mr. WALKER of Farmerfield, was shot by a Kaffir while on his return with four wagons to Port Frances. The wagons had nearly reached Robey's Inn when, on passing the end of a small kloof, branching into Grobbler's Kloof, the shot which struck him was fired, the ball entering the side and passing to the shoulder. An express was immediately sent to Graham's Town for medical aid, and Mr. KNOWLES at once proceeded to the spot. From his report made this morning but slight hopes are entertained of the unfortunate man's recovery. An effort will be made to remove the sufferer to town.

FORT PEDDIE
Extract: 13th Feb
A good many lurking Kaffirs have been seen about here lately, but no damage has been done by them as yet. On the 7th an express arrived from Captain McLEAN with the information that Umlanjeni had crossed the Keiskamma at the Debe River and that he and his cattle, with a number of Tambookies, were at or near the Emtugwa. It was further stated that the Tambookies had visited him for the purpose of obtaining charmsticks. 284 Fingoes marched that night, under the command of Mr. F.C. WEBB, and 11 other Europeans for the purpose of attacking the Kaffirs, but on reaching Umlanjeni's residence no trace could be found of him, although the patrol was made as far as Weslyville Drift. Great praise is due to Mr. E. DRIVER for his able exertions on the occasion - and on every occasion on which he can assist the Governor and Country at this critical moment.

Saturday 22 February 1851

Christening on the 12th Feb 1851 at Port Elizabeth by the Rev. Mr. SMITH, of Dutch Reformed Church Uitenhage, the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. WARES, baptised James Howse.

Birth at Colesberg on Saturday 25th Jan, Mrs. John CAMPBELL of a son.

£5 REWARD
Whereas some person either from a dastardly malicious feeling, or in a fit of insanity, has ventured to propagate and to spread false report in Graham's Town, that eight men of the Mounted Rangers under Capt. W. STUBBS, while on patrole on the 19th instant, had been shot by the Kaffirs: Any person giving such information as may lead to the discovery of the offender shall receive the above reward, by application to
Field.Com. STUBBS
21st February 1851

Saturday 1 March 1851

Birth at Graham's Town on Friday 28th February 1851, Mrs. Joseph WALKER of a daughter

Died at Graham's Town on 23rd Feb 1851, after a long and severe illness, Mr. William MAYTHAM, deeply regretted by all who knew him.

Drs. ATHERSTONE and CAMPBELL returned to town today from Oliphant's Hoek, whither they had gone for the purpose of endeavouring to amputate the thigh of Mr. FOTHERINGHAM, whose limb had been frightfully shattered by the accidental discharge of his own gun. We regret that the injury has proved fatal - the sufferer, a very respectable man, having sunk under the exhaustion occasioned by excessive loss of blood, and the want of medical assistance until after the lapse of several hours. Another accident is reported - namely the bursting of a rifle while in the act of being discharged by Mr. S. DELL (Capt. of Ward No. 5) whose hand is severely shattered by the fragments of the barrel, and arm contused by a sharp blow from the lock.

Tuesday 4 March 1851 (supplement)

THE FIVE ENGLISH DESERTERS
To the Editor: Sir, It is both un-English and unjust to condemn anyone without first being proved guilty. It has, however, been done by Mr. CURRIE, who had senounced the men who decamped from Fort Armstrong as cowards, wishing "they may be cut off to a man". It is also unfair to hold these only up to public odium, while other names have also been mentioned in this town with the like odium.
I write this on behalf of one of them, who it is notorious behaved well last war, and who would on no account whatever flinch from danger; "he has the soul of a man and the heart of a true British soldier", and would die first sooner than act ignobly. His name, Sir, is William NOBLE, and whatever mystery is at present over the matter, his conduct will be cleared up if spared. It is reported in this town that those men wanted to dash at the enemy themselves, and because their commandant would not permit it, they retired a short distance. What befell them we know not at present, but the public should suspend their judgement until they hear both sides, and if it should turn out that Mr. CURRIE's statement is correct, then they will justly forfeit "fair renown". Aspasia
[This letter was received last week but was accidentally omitted in our Saturday's issue. We regret this, inasmuch as we are quite of opinion with the writer, that public sentiment ought to be suspended on this case until further information be had. These men, who stand charged with quitting the field, were as unlikely to do so from fear as any who volunteered. They were men who had been trained to arms, all were in the prime of manhood, they were anxious to go forward, and were apparently as staunch as any men who have been called to or taken the field at this juncture. Until their own explanation be given common justice demands that no judgement be passed upon an act which at present lies buried in great obscurity. - Ed]

RATIONS TO LAAGERS
Mr. C.F. POHL of the Carl's Rust Laager has handed in the following, which we readily publish. It is the duplicate of a letter addressed to the District Civil Commissioner:
Sir, Mr. HARTMAN had made application for rations for this camp, but without success. I, as owner of the place, take the liberty of addressing you on the same subject, and I am sanguine enough to think that together we can substantiate a claim which they Government cannot fairly gainsay.
It must ere this have been manifest to the authorities that Mr. HARTMAN's activity in the whole country round this camp is undeniable. The recapture of the Oliphant's Hoek oxen (150) and the punishment of the enemy is fairly attributable to our patrol. In acting with promptness in conjunction with other laagers, and in forwarding information to fore-lay the enemy, he is indefatigable. But I am constrained to say that almost every stranger in the camp I am obliged to help with the common necessaries of life - even to assist those who have flocks and herds, having left produce behind them in the ground which they were depending upon for the support of their families and people.
I can make any sacrifice, in reason, for public good in forwarding the war defences, and in aiding to bring about a better state of things; but I cannot consent, without a struggle, to be thus crippled in my resources, and run in debt by being obliged to apply (as in last war) to the merchants in Graham's Town for the means of subsistence, which I now possess, but am daily called upon to give away. I am no speculator. In making this application I have no design of making money by the war, out of Government; and I think I may fairly demand that the war in this neighbourhood may not be carried on at my expense to the crippling of my present means of living and assisting, and perhaps to my future ruin, when the struggle is over.
If you don't feel authorised to entertain my claim on your own responsibility, I must respectfully beg that this, my application, may be forwarded to Colonel GARVOCK for His Excellency's information, though I am well aware of the General Orders disallowing rations to Burgher Forces not in the field. If the war be prolonged it will be impossible for private individuals to maintain laagers without assistance, as the keep of so many extra hands will be ruinous if continued. I remain etc
C.F. POHL
PS. I just learn that the Boers say they will go to Casper BUCHNER's camp, where they can get rations and forage, and without I can get rations for them I shall be obliged to let them go, even though it be to the endangering the lives and property of the camp and of the whole neighbourhood beside.

Saturday 8 March 1851

ADVERTISEMENT
Any person who witnessed the arrest by the military of the person of Henry ULYATE Sen in the public street of Fort Beaufort will greatly oblige him by calling him and giving him their statement or sending the same to him in writing.
Henry ULYATE
Campbell Street, Fort Beaufort

TO THE LADIES OF GRAHAM'S TOWN
Mrs. HALLAWAY, laundress, lately from England where she has had experience in getting up all kinds of linen, solicits a share of public patronage, that she may be enabled to provide for her family, who have been bereaved of an affectionate father since their arrival in this country.
Place of residence: New Street, opposite the Prince Albert Hotel

Court of Combined Magistrates, Orange River Sovereignty
It is ordered that Anthony J. O'REILLY Jun Esq be admitted to practice as an Attorney of this court, and entered on the Roll accordingly
By order
H.J. HALSE, Registrar
Court Room, Smithfield
November 16th 1850

Saturday 15 March 1851

PUBLIC MEETING
A public meeting of the inhabitants of Graham's Town will be held in the Court Room on Wednesday the 19th instant at 4 o' clock precisely to consider the propriety of Memorialising the Governor to appoint a Commission to enquire into the causes of the Rebellion at the Kat River Settlement.
Parties from the country who are anxious to avail themselves of this opportunity to express their sentiments are invited to attend.
George WOOD
Thomas NELSON
K. KNOTT
R. SPARKS
George KNOTT
B. KNOTT
H. FULLER
W. WEDDERBURN Sr.
Richard ORSMOND
John GLASS
George NICHOLLS
W.M. JAFFRAY
W. SHEPHERD
James TEMLETT
G. WOOD Jun.
Thomas PHILLIPS
W. COCK
Charles POTE
Edmund L. KIFT
H. BLAINE
P.W. LUCAS
W.R. THOMPSON
James BLACK
Charles MAYNARD
W. WRIGHT
S.D. MANDY
D.H. KENNELLY
John E. WOOD
Henry NOURSE
R. JARVIE
GODLONTON and WHITE

PUBLIC MEETING AT SOMERSET
Resolutions passed at a meeting held in the Government School Room, Somerset East
10th March 1851
Proposed by Mr. PERKINS and seconded by Mr. R. VEITCH
That this meeting beg to congratulate His Excellency the Governor and the Colonists on the signal victory obtained over the rebel Hottentots, which has in part restored tranquillity to the Frontier districts.
Proposed by Mr. W. SMITH and seconded by Mr. E. SMITH
That this meeting beg to convey to His Excellency the Governor their sympathy for the embarrassing circumstances which surround him, and humbly assure him that they will co-operate in such measures as he may adopt for the defence of the Frontier.
Proposed by Mr. B. SOLOMON and seconded by Mr. William CURRIE
That this meeting is of the opinion that to preclude any repetition of the recent Rebellion in the Kat River and adjacent native locations it is necessary to break up the same by confiscating the moveable and immoveable property of the Rebels, thereby preventing the re-assembling together of such disloyal subjects as have taken part in the late Rebellion. Proposed by Mr. Herbert BROWNE and seconded by Mr. P. CAMPBELL
That this meeting is of the opinion that a searching investigation is necessary into the conduct of the Ministers and others of influence at the Kat River and adjacent native locations, as to their being aware of the disloyalty existing amongst the inhabitants thereof, and if cognizant of the same, why due intimation was not made to the proper authorities. Proposed by Mr. C.M. CROESER and seconded by Mr. Job HARVEY
That this meeting implore His Excellency to take such steps in the disposal of the Rebel prisoners as shall effectually deter others of their class from again perpetrating such ruthless destruction of life and property as that in which they have lately been wantonly engaged.
Proposed by Mr. T.J. CALDECOTT and seconded by Mr. T. GYFFORD
That this meeting beg to thank His Excellency the Governor for the energetic measures he has already used in the prosecution of the war.
George Edw. JOSEPH
Chairman

Saturday 22 March 1851

Married at Commemoration Chapel on Thursday 13th instant by the Rev. W. SHAW, Superintendant of Wesleyan Missions, South Africa, John Edwin WOOD Esq, second son of G. WOOD Esq, merchant, to Charlotte, third daughter of W. WRIGHT Esq.

Saturday 29 March 1851

Died at Fort Beaufort on Monday 24th inst, Philip Henry, infant son of H. ROBERTSON Esq, Dep.Asst.Com.General, aged 19 days

Died at Graham's Town after a severe illness, George David HILL, third son of John and Celia Jane HILL, aged 14 years and 8 months. His end was peace and perfect resignation to the will of God. March 28th 1851

THE ALLEDGED DESERTION IN THE KAT RIVER
Cradock, 3rd February 1851
To the Editor: Sir, In justification of myself and my companions I beg of you to publish the enclosed affidavit I have etc etc
Charles KIRKMAN
I, Charles KIRKMAN of Graham's Town, do solemnly and sincerely declare that I belonged to Walter CURRIE Esq's Burghers, and that on the 21st Feb last we left Post Retief, with a number of Mr. RYNEVELD's Burghers, to go to Kat River: that we went through the mountains, and in sight of Balfour we were compelled to go in single file, and so soon we got on level ground we were each engaged actively with the enemy. On the western side of Balfour, near the kraal and among the thorn bushes, John NILAND was shot through the head - he was about 6 yards from me. I got off my horse and knelt over him and said "Niland, where are you shot?" He was lying on his back, he made no answer to me, he merely gasped. Wm. NOBLE, who was next to NILAND, said "oh have YOU got it?" and then shot the Kaffir who had shot NILAND.
The commando mustered about 800 men, they were mixed, and Mr. RYNEVELD, a Commandant whom we knew, ordered and led us to scour a part of the bush. J.THORPE. EDWARDS, NOBLE and NOAH and some Dutch Burghers were in front; we saw a number of Kaffirs and Hottentots on the right calling out to cut us off - our party was about 100.
The body of the Bughers were engaged at Balfour, and when the cry got up the bulk of our hundred, led by RYNEVELD, fled back towards Balfour, so we were entirely cut off and could not return to our command. We then had no alternative, we rode on to Post Retief. I had 55 rounds of ball cartridge in my pouch when I started, I had only 7 when I arrived at the Post. Next day THORPE, EDWARDS, NOBLE and NOAH joined the command. My horse was knocked up, I tried to buy a horse to join them, but could not, which the Commandant of the post can prove - I was compelled to remain there. When Thomas NILAND came to enquire about the death of his brother he lent me a horse. On my arrival here I learned that a scandalous report of the foregoing transaction had been published in the Graham's Town Journal, and I lost no time to contradict it.
All this, in the plain and ordinary meaning of the words, I declare to be the truth, and nothing but the truth.
Charles KIRKMAN
Declared and signed before me at Cradock this 4th Day of March 1851
W.T. GILFILLAN JP

BATHURST
The following information dated 26th inst came to hand today.
On Sunday a number of Kaffirs, some say 20, others 30, plundered Mr. PURDON's house and took a wagon load of maize from his field. On Monday they took a mare and foal from TIMM's camp and three horses from Bathurst. On Tuesday they got clear off with nine good horses from Bathurst and 34 head of cattle were taken from Mr. BERRINGTON's kraal at Port Frances. Some of them (the enemy) shot at the huts, while the others drove off the cattle. At the same time six of BOWKER's horses were taken out of the kraal in the night. We are so crippled with these losses, and what few horses are left are so poor that the Kaffirs may take the whole of the cattle whenever they choose. On Thursday the party, composed of men from the various camps, retook BERRINGTON's cattle near FRAZER's camp - one man named PRITCHARD being wounded in the hip. J. BRENT and two others were returning about midnight , and when within 800 yards of TIMM's camp, were surprised by a volley fired so close that the flash of the powder enabled them to see each other. The spoor is seen in several parts of the village this morning, and we are expecting warm work.

Saturday 5 April 1851

SHEEP FARM in the Division of Graaff-Reinet TO LET
To let, a first rate (gebrooke veld) sheep farm in the fine division of Graaff-Reinet. Its extent is 4,000 morgen
and is situated 3 hours ride from the town of Graaff-Reinet in the immediate neighbourhood of Messrs. SOUTHEY's and other English farmers of the Sneuwbergen.
It has a good new house on it with corn land, vineyard and orchard attached.
For particulars apply to
S. PROBART, Graaff-Reinet

Died at the Izele River, British Kaffraria, on Friday evening March 28th 1851, Mr. James BROWNLEE, son of the Rev. J. BROWNLEE of the London Missionary Society, King William's Town, and brother of Chas. BROWNLEE Esq, the Gaika Commissioner, aged 27 years. The lamented deceased fell beneath the assegai of the enemy, whilst bravely leading on a small band of gallant Fingoes to the rescue of stolen cattle. He leaves a young widow and a most affectionate circle of relations and friends to mourn their premature loss.

Died at Seven Fountains, aged 84 years and 2 months, William NORMAN, a native of Northampton, and one of the Settlers of 1820. He was brought to a saving knowledge of the truth as it is in Jesus, under the ministry of the Rev. James CAMERON, in his 72nd year, and enjoyed a sense of pardon and acceptance from the time of his conversion until, in Christian triumph, he exchanged on the 21st ult mortality for life. His remains were interred at Salem on the 23rd.

MORE MURDERS BY REBEL HOTTENTOTS
This afternoon intelligence reached town that some wagons on their way through the Queen's Road had been attacked by Rebel Hottentots, that an Englishman names ASHLEY had been shot dead, and another Englishman named RADFORD so dangerously wounded that it was not thought possible to bring him to town without surgical aid, except at the risk of sudden death. The district surgeon, Dr. ATHERSTONE, immediately proceeded towards Bothas Hill, at the foot of which he met the sufferer, but in a perfectly hopeless state, the ball having entered the back and passed out at the abdomen. From information since obtained the following appears to be the facts of the case: The two unfortunate men were in charge of two wagons that had been employed with others for the conveyance of supplies to the Frontier Posts. They were on their return, but had gone forward from Fort Brown without waiting for the other wagons, or for the escort, consisting of a party of Fingoes on foot, and a party of STUBBS' Mounted Rangers, under the command of Mr. LEPPAN. It would seem that six wagons had thus gone ahead of the train - four of which were some distance in front of the other two - and passed through the dangerous Pass of Ecca, or Queen's Road, without molestation. The two hindermost wagons had got to the 10 mile stone, where the road makes a sharp turn, one side being a high scarped bank and the other a dense and deeply wooded ravine, when the attack was made, the assassins firing on the poor men behind them at a few yards distance. ASHLEY fell dead on the instant, being struck by two balls, one of which passed through the heart. RADFORD, though shot through the body, contrived to conceal himself in the bush - the rest of those with the wagons escaped, covered by the thicket unhurt. The murderers then proceeded to fire the wagons, breaking open the wagon chests and appropriating their contents. After this they commenced to cut the oxen from the tracktow, but by this time the advanced guard of the escort came up, and the murderers decamped into the thick bush, carrying off two guns, one a double barrelled, and other booty. None of the oxen were taken, the escort coming up before the villains had time to drive them off. ASHLEY lay in the road quite dead, his 'after sambok' being still in his grasp. RADFORD made his appearance at a little distance, bathed in blood, but was able to make known to the escort that the murderous outrage was committed by four Hottentots, who allowed them to pass and then fired on them in the rear. Mr. LEPPAN succeeded with great trouble, the Fingoes showing great disinclination to afford assistance, in getting the wagons through the pass, bearing the wounded man and the body of poor ASHLEY. We regret to add that RADFORD died on reaching town. He is described to us as a very industrious man. He leaves a wife and family of 8 children to deplore his untimely fate.

THE LATE MR. JAS. BROWNLEE
The following only came to hand yesterday, and though in great part a repetition of what has been furnished by other contributors, we give it in full; the writer being well qualified from his position to state with precision all the facts of the case, as also to speak with confidence of the lamented deceased.
It is with no ordinary feelings of pain and regret that we announce the death of Mr. James BROWNLEE, brother of Chas. BROWNLEE Esq, the Gaika Commissioner, and son of the Rev. J. BROWNLEE, with whom, as well as with the bereaved family and friends in general, we feel assured the whole community will deeply sympathize. The circumstances of his death are as follows: on Friday afternoon of the 28th ult a herd of cattle was taken by a considerable foree of Kaffirs at some little distance from King William's Town. These cattle belonged to the Fingoes connected with the Rev. J. BROWNLEE's Station, and upon the alarm being given, Mr. James BROWNLEE immediately started in pursuit at the head of a small number of natives. Pushing on they soon came in sight of the cattle, and though greatly outnumbered, endeavoured to retake the cattle from the enemy. They were soon overpowered, however, having to contend with vastly superior numbers. In fact they were completely entrapped, the principal part of the Kaffir force not having been observed till too late. Mr. James BROWNLEE became the chief object of attack, and received a mortal wound in the back from an assegai. Two Fingoes endeavoured to support him to his horse, but he was unable to mount, and soon afterwards expired. The little party having lost their brave leader, and expended all their ammunition, were reluctantly obliged to leave him and one of their comrades, and retire under favour of the night then setting in. Assistance was promptly sent out by command of His Excellency the Governor, but from some cause or other never reached the scene of action. It was late, therefore, before the anxious family could ascertain how matters stood. At length Mr. BROWNLEE's servants returned, and communicated the painful intelligence to his brother. On it being made known to His Excellency, a strong patrol was ordered to leave in the night for the |zela, with directions of course to bring in the bodies. The Fingoe was still alive, though badly pierced in the breast. Mr. BROWNLEE's corpse was lying by his side, but without the head, which the Kaffirs had cut off and carried away. Their object in thus mutilating the body is too painful to dwell upon.
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9 o' clock and was numerously attended by all classes of the community. Nearly every officer in the garrison, as well as most of the residents of the town, took this opportunity of manifesting their respect for the deceased and their sympathy for the bereaved family. The Christian natives too deserve mention. Numbers of them joined the procession, and were evidently affected at the loss which they and their esteemed Minister had suffered. The service was read by the Rev. John W. APPLEYARD, at the close of which the Rev. J. SCHULTHEISS addressed the natives in the Dutch language.
The late Mr. BROWNLEE was yet in the prime of youth. He was a young man of excellent understanding and judgement, and held in deservedly high estimation by all who had the privilege of his acquaintance. In him the Government has lost a valuable servant, and the community at large a valuable member.

Saturday 12 April 1851

Birth on Sunday morning the 6th instant, at King William's Town, Mrs. W. SIMPSON of a son

Died at Graham's Town on Saturday evening the 5th April 1851, Mr. Henry Thomas JENNINGS, aged 76 years. Deceased was one of the oldest English inhabitants of the town, and was universally esteemed for his quiet, unobtrusive manners. He had been for several years before his death a consistent member of the Wesleyan church. His end was peace.

Died at Burgher Dorp on the 30th March, Christopher F. BIRD Esq, late Capt. in HM 55th Rgt, aged 50 years.

TO DR.EADE
We the undersigned Volunteers of Somerset, Graaff-Reinet and Baviaan's River, belonging to the Command of Commandants W.D. PRINGLE and Wm. BOWKER, deem it due to you, on our return from the storming, capture and destruction of Fort Armstrong, and the overthrow of the Kat River Hottentots and Caffer Rebels, to express to you our thanks for the readiness with which you acceded to our request to accompany us in a professional capacity to attend and administer relief to such of our party as might fall wounded in the battlefield. Your ready acquiescence and presence were of themselves efficacious to the drawing out in their country's cause of many a brave man who felt satisfied that they would receive from you, in the event of casualty, every necessary medical assistance.
We thank you again for the efficient performance of the duty you undertook to render, and are grateful to a Higher Power for the preservation of so many of our lives, beset as we wer on every hand by imminent danger on the 22nd ult. W.M. BOWKER, Field Commandant
B. BOWKER
O. BOWKER
W. Cole CURRIE
Wm. SHAW
Ben. SOLOMON
R. IMPEY
T. CURRIE
A.P. RUBIDGE
Herbert H. BROWNE
Somerset, 8th March 1851

Mr. John HARTLEY
Plumber
Begs to inform the inhabitants of Graham's Town that he has recently imported a
Forcing Pump
For the purpose of clearing water pipes of dirt or other obstructions, without the necessity of taking up the pipes, and parties inconvenienced in this way will meet with prompt attention on application to
William HARTLEY
Bathurst Street
Graham's Town, April 4th 1851

Saturday 19 April 1851

Birth on Monday 14th instant, the wife of James BLACK Esq of a daughter

Birth at Swellendam on Tuesday 14th instant, Mrs. R. SOUTHEY of a son

Died at Shilo on the 2nd instant, of inflammation of the lungs, William WEBSTER, son of Mr. Thos. WEBSTER Sen, aged 17 years. Deceased had distinguished himself in all the engagements with the Kaffirs and Hottentots, both at Whittlesea and at Shilo, particularly on the day of the attack on the latter place, viz 1st February last. By his kind and obliging disposition he had endeared himself to ll who had the pleasure of his acquaintance, which was fully attested by the numbers who followed him to the grave, including nine of his brothers. He was buried at Whittlesea with military honours on the 4th inst.

Saturday 26 April 1851

Married at Somerset (East) on the 10th instant, Robert Paxton, only son of the late Rev. Charles CHURCH, Chaplain in the H.E.I.C.S, to Mary Ann, eldest daughter of Charles COOPER Esq, FRCS, Surgeon and Medical Officiate of the above place.

Birth at Graham's Town on the 18th instant, Mrs. John RICKIE of a daughter

Saturday 3 May 1851

Birth on Monday 14th instant the wife of Mr. R.J. PAINTER of Fort Beaufort of a son

DESERTED
From the service of the undersigned, to whom he is under indenture
George KIDSON
Aged 19 years, in height about 5 feet 5 inches, dark complexion, square built, by trade a carpenter and builder. All persons harbouring or employing the abovementioned after this notice will be proceeded against according to law. Thomas WALKER
Carpenter and Builder
Graham's Town 1st May 1851

NOTICE
The following notes of hand were in the possession of Mr. Henry CASTINGS, when murdered lately by Rebel Hottentots near De Bruins Poort. They were payable at Mr. H. SPARKS, but he being from home the notes were being taken back by him to the undersigned.
When drawn
Oct 1st 1850 £58
Oct 1st 1850 £28:10
Oct 9th 1850 £95
The above were payable four months after date. All the above were overdue and were endorsed by me.
William TROLLIP
Fatherland, Willow Tree
Daggaboers Neck
April 8th 1851

Saturday 10 May 1851

Any person acquainted with James GILBERT, formerly a musician in the Royal Horse Guards Blue, and afterwards entering again in HM Service on board a man-of-war (and through the whole of the Chinese war) are earnestly requested to communicate with the undersigned.
William GILBERT
Royal sappers and Miners
Graham's Town 5th May 1851
PS the abovementioned person is supposed to be residing in the Cape of Good Hope as a teacher of music.

FOR READY MONEY ONLY
Ladies in the country requiring any description of DRAPERY GOODS are respectfully informed that by sending their orders (accompanied by remittance) to the General Drapery Warehouse they will find that the greatest attention is paid to such favours, and goods thus ordered will be packed securely and sent by the earliest opportunity to all parts of the Colony.
James FORDRED
Two doors above the Frontier C & A Bank, Graham's Town

Saturday 17 May 1851

Birth on the 1st instant at Carl's Rust, the wife of mr. William AUSTIN of Great Fountain, near Sidbury, of a son.

Died on Friday 2nd instant after a long and tedious illness, borne with fortitude and resignation, Jane, the beloved wife of Mr. Thos. ROBSON of Groote Vlagte, Swager's Hoek. During life much and deservedly respected and in death universally lamented by those with whom she was acquainted.

Saturday 24 May 1851

Birth at Graham's Town on the 23rd inst, Mrs. Robert MURTON of a daughter

Died on the 3rd April at the residence of Widow Mrs. Jacob VAN REENEN, my eldest daughter Miss Elizabeth Gesina, aged 15 years and 11 months; and at my residence in Cape Town on the 23rd April last, my beloved mother Mrs. Gesina CAMERON, aged 68 years, relict of the late Captain J. W. K. CAMERON (Dingwell, Ross-shire, Scotland) late HM 55th Regt. Of Foot. British Kaffraria 16th May 1851.

Died at Alice on Sunday the 11th inst, Mary Elizabeth, only child of Mr. Charles WILLIAMS, aged 1 year and 11 months.

Saturday 31 May 1851

Birth at Graham's Town on Saturday 17th May 1851, the wife of W.H. GILL Esq, Cape Mounted Rifleman, of a son.

Died at De Bruin's Poort, Albany on Friday 23rd inst, John TOMLINSON of Etwall, Derbyshire, aged 31 years. Deceased was on his way to Somerset when he was waylaid and shot, supposed by lurking Hottentots or Kaffirs, leaving his relatives and friends to deplore his untimely fate.

Died at Cradock on the 17th May 1851, William BEALE, the third son of George BEALE, aged 18 months.

THEOPILUS
On Saturday evening last three stranger Kaffirs made their appearance at this location, and were questioned by Moses JACKABO as to their movements, who sent to Mr. DELL for assistance to examine them. That gentleman rode over to Theopolis with 15 of his people and put some questions to the Kaffirs, to which evasive and contradictory answers were given. They said, however, they had been in Mr. PULLEN's service, and had come to visit their father, a resident at the location, named Mutje, and that they were of Pato's Tribe. Two of them had blood stains on their shirts, which gave the impression that they had been implicated in the murder of the three Hottentots at Wolf's Crag on the 22nd instant. Field Cornet GREY was informed of these men having been arrested, and recommended their being sent to Bathurst. This was accordingly done, and Mr. DYASON investigated the matter, but failed to obtain any proof of the men being concerned in the murder alluded to. The four prisoners ( the three visitors and their host) reached Graham's Town, under an escort of 18 coloured persons on Wednesday evening, where they now remain in custody for further examination. The Hottentots at Theopolis appear to have operated very properly in this matter. An application has been made to have their gun locks restored to them, which were taken away by Commandant CURRIE's Party in January last, but the request is reserved for further consideration. The escort obtained, however, powder and lead from the Civil Commissioner.

Saturday 7 June 1851

Francis Arthur MACK
Who landed ex 'Casper' Eldred at the Cape in March 1850 is requested to address his brother as before. Any person communicating any information as below will be sincerely thanked.
20 Claremont Square, London, April 11th 1851

Saturday 14 June 1851

Birth on the 11th inst, Mrs. J.S. WRIGHT of a son

Died at Kamastone Wesleyan Mission Station on the 30th inst, Sarah Annett, aged 8 years 5 months and 25 days, eldest daughter of John and Christiana AUSTEN, after a severe illness of twenty eight days.

Died at Cradock on the 1st instant, at the residence of his son-in-law Mr. J. WALKER, at the advanced age of 83 years, Mr. Jonathan WAINWRIGHT, formerly of Leeds, Yorkshire. Deceased was distinguished through a long and arduous career, and in the midst of extensive commercial engagements, for two qualities rarely found united in the same individual - great simplicity and unconquerable energy of character, while from his youth, piety was his predominant principle. "Diligent in business, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord." Of late years, from deafness and other infirmities, to the world he was little known; those alone most intimately acquainted with him can appreciate the sterling worth of his character.

Saturday 21 June 1851

Birth at Graham's Town on the 18th inst, the lady of Staff Surgeon Dr. N. O'CONNOR of a son

Birth on the 18th inst, Mrs. W.C. BOUWER of a daughter

Died at Graham's Town on the 15th instant, John HELEY, only son of the late Widow HELEY of Howard's Party, aged 20 years 4 months, after a severe illness of one week.

Died at Graham's Town at 5 o' clock this morning, Mr. W. PRYNN, aged 78 years, of Cornwall, England. Deceased came to the Colony with the Salem Party of Settlers in 1820.

REMOVAL
Thos. STYLE
Begs to inform the inhabitants of Graham's Town and the Eastern Province in general that he has removed his HOTEL from High Street to
Bathurst Street
On the premises for many years occupied by the late Mr. W. KIDSON,
Where he hopes by the same attention to travellers, and his customers in general, that has hitherto characterised his Establishment, still to merit a share of their support.
Two or three respectable young men can be accommodated with board and lodging on moderate terms.

Saturday 28 June 1851

Died at Cradock on Saturday 14th June 1851, Jacobina Wilhelmina, the beloved wife of J.G. VAN BUUREN Esq, aged 34 years 4 months and 14 days, leaving a husband and eight children, with a large circle of relatives and friends, to deplore her loss. She was a believer in Jesus Christ and her end was peace.

Died at Fort Beaufort on Thursday the 19th inst, Maria, the beloved wife of H. ROBERTSON Esq, Dep.Asst.Com.General, aged 21 years and 2 months. Suddenly called away in the prime of her youth, she has left a disconsolate husband to mourn his irreparable loss.

Died on the 17th June 1851, Charles William WHITING, aged 31 years. Deceased was on his way to Cradock when he was waylaid and murdered by Kaffirs on the Fish River Rand. He has left a wife and one child to deplore his untimely end.

Saturday 5 July 1851

Mr. H.B. RUTHERFOORD (of the Firm H.E. RUTHERFOORD and Brother), being about to leave the Colony, has appointed Mr. Richard M. ROBERTS with Power of Attorney to act for him in Graham's Town during his absence. Graham's Town, May 31 1851

REMOVAL
The undersigned is removing from Church Square to Bathurst Street
To premises occupied for years by the late Mr. JENNINGS
And solicits the continuance of favours from the inhabitants
W.C. SMITH, Bootmaker
Graham's Town, July 5th 1851

Saturday 12 July 1851

Died near Fort England on Monday 7th inst, after a brief illness of two days, Edward Henry, second son of Charles and Matilda POTE, aged 6 years

Died at Graham's Town on Wednesday 9th inst, after a short illness, Sarah Ellen, third daughter of Mr. R. WHITE, aged 2 years and 5 months

Saturday 2 August 1851

Married at Witney, Oxfordshire, England by the Rev. P.C. HORTON on the 27th May, Nathaniel HOWSE, eldest son of James HOWSE Esq of Graham's Town, to Sarah, second daughter of Richard EARLY Esq of the former place.

Birth at King William's Town on 25th ult, Mrs. William KER of a daughter

Death - Killed on Wednesday the 23rd July 1851 by rebel Hottentots on the Konap Heights, while travelling to Fort Beaufort from Graham's Town, in company with the escort conveying the mail bags, Mr. Samuel Patton IMPEY, aged 23. The deceased was much respected, and has left a young widow and infant son, with a numerous circle of relatives and friends, to mourn over his untimely end. He had distinguished himself by his courage in all the affairs which have taken place at Fort Beaufort; was one of the first to repel the attack of Hermanus, and fought side by side with his younger brother at the capture of Fort Armstrong. His remains were interred at Fort Beaufort on Friday 25th July.

Death on Wednesday 23rd July 1851, Mr, John CURLEY (late of Galway, Ireland) aged 31 years and 5 months. Deceased was accompanying the mail escort on his return home to Fort Beaufort when on arriving at the Konap Heights he fell a victim to the rebel Hottentots and Kaffirs. Deceased has left a widow, two infant daughters and a large circle of friends and relations to mourn his untimely end.

Death - Killed by rebel Hottentots in action near Fort Brown, David, eldest son of Mr. W. GRIFFITHS, Nantyglo, Monmouthshire, South Wales
[Morse Jones gives this death as being on 23 July at Koonap Hill, ie with those listed above]

Died at the residence of her daughter at Graham's Town on 24th July, Harriet JESSEMAN, aged 70 years.

John WILKS
Painter, Glazier and Paper Hanger
Wishes to inform the inhabitants of Graham's Town that he has recommenced his business in the above lines, and hopes by strict attention and moderate charges to share in the public patronage, his former
Contracts for General Repairs Taken
Marble wash-stands repaired and cleaned etc
Chapel Street, near P.C. DANIELS, Jeweller

Stephen MUNDY has received ex Susan Crisp a large addition to his general stock of fancy goods, Berlin wools etc Also an assortment of Piano Forte Wires and Roman Violin Strings

DEATH BY DROWNING
We regret to say that a melancholy accident occurred at the Kowie River Mouth on the 29th ult, by which Mr. LAVIN, boat builder of that place, lost his life. It appears that deceased and two others were proceeding in a surf boat from the cove to the schooner Ceres, which is at present discharging cargo at the port for Messrs. CAWOOD, the Government contractors. He was standing on the deck of the boat when the warp in some manner struck and carried him overboard, and it is supposed inflicted some injury upon him, as although an excellent swimmer he appeared incapable of any attempt to reach the shore or the boat, or to lay hold of the ropes which were thrown out to him. Two hours after the accident the body washed up on the beach and was subsequently interred. Mr. LAVIN was ever ready to rank himself among the defenders of the country, and was wounded at the attack on the wagons of the Theopolis rebels.

Saturday 16 August 1851

Died on Saturday 9 August 1851, Mary Elizabeth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles LEVEY. Aged 2 years and 3 months.

Mr. BOON, Catechist to the English Church, most respectfully acknowledges the receipt of sundry donations from the inhabitants of this town for the decent interment of James WARK, aged 51, by trade a mason, and late in the 72nd Regt, a native of Lanark, Scotland. The donations amount to Ł2:13. Where all have evinced such Christian consideration it would be invidious to mention names, but great praise is due to the police for their attendance at the funeral, and other attentions to this supposed case of distress. It has since been ascertained that the said James WARK has left considerable effects, more than will suffice to defray his funeral expenses, hence Mr. B suggests that these dues and all others appertaining thereto be charged to the estate of the said James WARK, and paid to the Rev. Wm. LONG, on acount of the Board of Relief sitting at Graham's Town, to aid those who are suffering from the war, in good will reminding the donor "it is better to give than to receive."
PS All persons who may have any knowledge of the said property belonging to the aforesaid James WARK are requested to forward an account of the same to Mr. F. WATSON, Chief Constable of this town.
Graaff-Reinet, July 28 1851

Soup! Soup!! Soup!!!
The Rangers Hotel, High Street
D. McMASTER having removed from Hill Street to those commodious premises formerly known as Finlaysons Hotel, in returning thanks for the liberal support hitherto afforded him, trusts from long experience to receive a continuance of the same.
Foreign wines, spirits &c of the best quality
Good stabling with a constant supply of forage

A letter from Mr. J. CARLISLE of Belmont, two miles from Graham's Town, received this morning, states: We must get away as much as possible of our forage TODAY, or it will be burnt by Kaffirs. The Kaffirs have taken away 6 oxen that I was feeding on forage. There is the spoor of a large number of Kaffirs and the same crooked foot as before. The grass in Grobbelaar's Kloof is on fire from end to end. These miscreants should be rooted out. It is evident they are meditating something more than stealing a few miserable oxen.

Saturday 23 August 1851

Died suddenly on the night of the 15th inst at her father's residence, Emma Dorothea, the beloved daughter of G.F. STOKES of Baviaan's River, aged 13 years and 4 months

DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP
The undersigned hereby give notice that the partnership hitherto carried on under the style and firm of
MARCUS and BENJAMIN
Will dissolve on the 31st instant on account of the expiration of their partnership.
All claims against the said firm will be settled by Mr. M.H. BENJAMIN, to whom all outstanding claims are in future to be paid, and it is requested that all persons having claims upon the said firm will send them in forthwith for adjustment.
Jas. MARCUS
Michael Henry BENJAMIN
Graaff-Reinet 15th Aug 1851

Whole of the Business of MARCUS and BENJAMIN
The same will be carried on by him on and after the 1st September for his own account under the style of
M.H. BENJAMIN
At his store in Market Square
M.H. BENJAMIN
Graaff-Reinet

Mr. James MARCUS being about to leave the Colony for Europe requests all persons having claims against him to send them in for settlement forthwith.

Saturday 30 August 1851

Peter HILL
Practical Tailor
Late with Mr. John WILLIAMS
In returning thanks to his friends who have already favoured him with their orders, begs leave to intimate to all his friends and the public generally that he carries on business solely on his own account in
Market Square (East)
Near the two little windmills
Where by diligent attention to his profession he hopes to merit a share of their patronage.
PH has on hand a select stock of beautiful
Broad Cloths and Doeskins.
Parties providing their own cloth may depend upon it being made up in a tradesmanlike manner.
Graham's Town, August 16 1851

Saturday 6 September 1851

It is our melancholy task to record today the death of Mr. Thos. SCANLEN, who has fallen in the very prime of life, another victim to Hottentot treachery and rebellion. The deceased ranked foremost amongst those who have distinguished themselves as the intrepid defenders of the frontier. He and his only brother, Mr. C. SCANLEN of Cradock, have exhibited a devotedness to the country of their adoption, which has given them a just claim to the gratitude of the entire community. Mr. Thos. SCANLEN, for the first few months of the present war, did excellent service in STUBBS' Mounted Rangers, amongst whom he was held in great repute as a brave, willing and active man, always ready at the call of duty to confront dangers, however imminent, and to take service, however arduous. Latterly he accepted the temporary commission of Lieut. in the Fingoe Levy, in which he acquitted himself with his wonted zeal, intelligence and galantry. It was while thus serving that he met with his death wound. He had command of the cattle guard at the Government Contractors kraals and in an attack on these on the night of the 11th of August he was shot by a rebel Hottentot, and conveyed into town at midnight in a state of the greatest exhaustion. He lingered in intense agony, the wound having exposed the lungs, until the night of Thursday last, when death terminated his suffering, leaving a wife and four interesting children, together with his parents, 80 years of age and quite helpless, to mourn his untimely fate. We need only add that society has lost in him a faithful member. He discharged his duty to it nobly, and it would be an eternal disgrace were it not to repay the debt which is thereby owing to the bereaved family. That family is now left destitute and the Colony cannot, without dishonour, withhold that reasonable provision to which it is so justly entitled.

Birth on Sunday 31st August at East London, Buffalo Mouth, the wife of the Rev. Francis FLEMING, Military Chaplain and Minister of King William's Town, of a son and heir.

Birth at King William's Town on the 1st inst, Mrs. J. AYLIFF of a son

Died on the evening of the 4th inst, Thomas Ross SCANLEN, aged 39 years, after several weeks of excruciating suffering, caused by a gunshot wound, received from Rebel Hottentots while on duty at Messrs. CAWOOD's farm on the evening of the 11th of August last, leaving a wife and four children to lament his untimely end.

Saturday 13 September 1851

Birth at Zout Pan's Drift on the 19th July, Mrs. Joshua TROLLIP of a daughter

Died on the 6th August at Watkin's Hotel, Graaff-Reinet, in sick leave on his way to England, Captain F.P. GLUBB, CM Rifles, aged 38 years.

Saturday 20 Setember 1851

Died at the residence of his brother in Graham's Town, on the 17th instant, Mr. George WEDDERBURN, aged 42 years, after lingering in great suffering for eight months from the effects of severe wounds received in a conflict with Kaffirs a short distance from Salem. Decesaed bore his acute and protracted sufferings with the patience and hope of a Christian. He has left a wife and family of young children to deplore their irreparable loss.

Died at Dagaboers Neck on Satyurday 6th September 1851, Carel Frederick Henry, aged 3 years and 3 months, eldest son of Mr. Frederick William POHL of Gideon's Hoek, Kaga.

We have this week to deplore the loss of another of our most useful citizens, cut down in his prime, a victim to the ferocity of the Kaffir enemy. We refer to Mr. G. WEDDERBURN, who many of our readers will recollect was severely wounded, with two or three others, at an early period of the war. The lamented subject of this notice was not expected at the time to survive the injuries he received, and yet to the surprise of all who knew him he so far recovered as to be able to move out, though incurably deaf from injuries of the head, and helplessly lame from gun shot wounds in the leg. Still he had so far recovered that hope was indulged of his being spared to his family, at least for some years. This expectation has not been fulfilled, a relapse took place, and exhausted nature sunk under its wasting effects. Mr. G. WEDDERBURN was the son of one of the original Settlers of 1820. He grew up amongst us and claimed by his deportment to be ranked amongst the most valuable of our Frontier settlers. As brave as he was upright and intelligent, he was amongst the foremost to stand forth in the defence of the country, and fell a victim to his patriotism in the very prime of life, and when his family had the greatest need of his paternal regard. The name of George WEDDERBURN stands enrolled in the list of those whose lives have been sacrificed in securing the safety and promoting the interests of this country.

Tuesday 23 September (supplement)

Tuesday: Information has come in of an attack yesterday afternoon by Hottentot banditti on the cattle on Mr. GOLDSWAIN's farm of Burnt Kraal. These bandits, computed at about 40 strong, are described as being all dressed in levy clothing. They made their appearance about 5 o' clock, and succeeded in getting off with some 50 or 60 oxen, after wounding severely two Europeans who, with a party of 18 or 19 Fingoes, endeavoured to defend the property. All these bandits were armed with guns and kept up a very heavy fire. Their haunt is supposed to be the noted Kingo, which will soon be cleared when Col. EYRE gets into work in this neighbourhood.
LOWER ALBANY
A gallant affair took place on the night of the 18th inst, at the Hope Farm, the property of mr. W. WAKEFORD, adjoining Cuylerville in Lower Albany. About 20 young English Settlers have formed a laager there for the sake of pasture for their almost famished cattle, chiefly working oxen. On the night in question a band of Kaffirs, supposed by the spoor to number about as many as the English, crept up very near their fires and poured a volley into them, but fortunately without hitting anyone. They (the English) immediately rushed to the cattle kraal, judging that it would be the immediate object of attack, and they were quite right in this conjecture, as the marauders quickly began to remove the fence, but were as speedily driven off by a volley, for which they were hardly prepared. On discovering the customers they had to deal with they instantyly decamped, leaving two of their number shot dead, and. As supposed by the blood spoor, some others severely wounded. None of our men were hurt, nor was a single head of cattle taken.

Saturday 27 September 1851

Died at Cradock on the 7th instant at the residence of Mr. W. VICARY, Henry D. MAYTUM, native of Maidstone, England, aged 25 years.

BURNT KRAAL
Mr. GOLDSWAIN has supplied the following particulars of the attack upon his premises on the 22nd inst, alluded to in our Extra of Tuesday last:
Our herd of trek oxen was attacked on Monday afternoon about 5 o clock. The cattle were grazing about a mile from the house, between Burnt Kraal and Cawood's Farm, guarded by six Englishmen and two Hottentot herdsmen. The attacking party consisted of upwards of 40 men, mostly Hottentots, clad in the levy dress of drab duffle jackets and moleskin trousers. The leader was a Hottentot wearing a dark green jacket and Cape Corps cap, being recognised as the same who led on the attack upon our sheep and goats three weeks ago. As soon as the enemy was seen the Hottentot herdsmen were ordered by the guard to drive the cattle up from the river. The enemy at this opened so severe a fire that the guard was forced to take up a position of defence, and thus left the oxen to the two herdsmen. The guard returned the fire and saw that four of the enemy were wounded, two of whom were led away by four of their comrades, and the other two getting out of fire by aid of their guns used as walking sticks. The guard expected at the moment to be able to keep the enemy at bay until assistance could be procured from the Fingoe Levy stationed at the homestead. I had just returned from Graham's Town, and went to warn the levy, and found them already on their way to assist the guard, but it was too late. The enemy twice gave way, as the English guard fought desperately; indeed they began to have hopes of victory when unfortunately two of them received gunshot wounds, John MEADE being wounded in the foot very severely and Geo. CHITTY through the thigh. The enemy seeing their advantage drove off the oxen, 48 of mine and 35 of Mr. J. HONEY's, in all 83 head. I at once went in pursuit with 12 of the levy and two of the guard. Two others assisted the wounded men to the house. Before we got in sight of the plunderers they had got over Botha’s River, about two miles below the old Fort Brown road, and had divided the oxen in four lots, and had an advance guard of 11 men on the ridge; six others were driving the first lot of cattle, seven the second, five the third, another detachment the fourth, and a rear guard of 12 men. On coming within shot we immediately attacked and drove in the rear, and took seven oxen from them, with which we returned home, as it was now getting dark, and the Fingoes complained that their ammunition was short. On Tuesday morning at 9 o' clock we went on patrol across the ground where Monday's skirmish took place and found much blood, cartridge papers saturated with it, part of a Wesleyan Sunday School hymn book, a piece of a Graham's Town Journal of August 1851, a lock screw, a diaper towel etc etc
Before this attack took place the levy had reported to Major BURNABY that I wished them to be cattle guard; they would not go where I ordered them; had they obeyed my orders my cattle would not have been taken.
After we returned home on Tuesday, a little past sunset, we heard firing, and with two of my sons and the levy I was soon on the way. We saw Commandant STUBBS, who stated that the firing was from some of his Rangers, who were with him. They had come across a Kaffir and a Hottentot and shot both. The body of the Hottentot was recognised as that of a man who was seen at the Graham's Town Brewery last week, and one of my sons saw him standing at Mr. POTE's corner in High Street. We saw 32 fresh spoors whilst on patrol, and the remains of seven fires. Kaffirs had been to my house on four several nights before this attack, and were heard calling to the dogs to endeavour to silence them.
We have but 1 ox left, and I find by the answer to the farmers' memorial that if captured cattle are not branded, or there be not someone at King William's Town to claim them, they cannot be recovered. Why not send them to Graham's Town to be claimed? The 37 head we lost a short time ago were branded WG, but those we lost on Monday have no brands, as we had just purchased them. My losses now come to more than £2,000. I hope something will be done for us poor ruined farmers.

John MEADE, one of the Englishmen mentioned above, died of his wounds yesterday. The ball had carried away the right heel, it being incised by striking against the bone. The sufferer was carefully and skillfully attended by Dr. ATHERSTONE Sen, but mortification having ensued, human skill was unavailing. Four hours before the poor fellow's death he stated himself to be free from pain. His remains were interred at Graham's Town this morning.

Saturday 4 October 1851

Death at East London, Buffalo Mouth, on the 10th September, Helen Mary, the beloved wife of the Rev. Francis FLEMING, Military Chaplain and Minister of King William's Town, aged 17 years and 11 months. "Deservedly lamented by all who knew her". 13 chap of Mark, 36 and 37 verse.

HAW and Co Are now receiving
Hanging paper, neat patterns, wagon arms, wagon rungs, iron and brass bedsteads, plough shares and mould boards, saddlery various
And always on hand a general assortment of ironmongery.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the insolvent estate of Thomas CLACK of Graham's Town, shopkeeper
All persons claiming to be creditors under this estate are required to take notice that the undersigned has been duly elected in the appointment of sole trustee of the said estate, and that the Master has appointed the third meeting to be held before the Resident Magistrate at his office at Graham's Town on Wednesday the 15th October next at 10 o' clock in the forenoon, for the proof of debts, for receiving the trustee's report, and also for the purpose of giving directions to the said trustee as to the management of the said estate.
And all persons indebted to the said estate are required to pay the same to the undersigned forthwith, or proceedings will be instituted against them.
Colin T. CAMPBELL
Sole Trustee

Saturday 11 October 1851

Married at Uitenhage on the 2nd instant by the Rev. Mr. COPEMAN, Mr. B. SOLOMON of Somerset to Harriet, daughter of Mr. W. SMITH, surveyor.

Died at Lyndoch on the evening of the 3rd instant, Mr. James Dalrymple LEWINS. He was a native of Haddingtonshire, and emigrated to this Colony in 1848. Deceased had been in the fields attending to his flocks when a body of the enemy came down upon them and swept them off - when endeavouring to make his escape he was surrounded by another party of our merciless enemies, caught, and cruelly murdered.

Millinery and Dressmaking
Mrs. WILLIAMSON
Late with Madam HILL, 171 Broad Street, London
Mrs. WILLIAMSON has the honour to inform the ladies of Graham's Town that she has arrived from London with a beautiful assortment of millinery, consisting of summer bonnets, dress caps, head dresses etc, and has opened in the premises next to Mrs. CLAPPERTON's, draper, Hill Street, where she respectfully invites their inspection and patronage. Mrs.W. will always have on hand a select stock of millinery, flowers etc of the latest fashion at moderate prices and trusts to have a share of the public support.
Hill Street, Oct 1851
An Apprentice and Improvers wanted - apply as above.

Saturday 18 October 1851

Married on the 23rd Sept at Fort Beaufort by the Rev. Joseph GILL, James SAGE, boot and shoe maker, to Ellen THORNTON, only daughter of the late Francis James THORNTON of Graham's Town.

Saturday 25 October 1851

Died suddenly at King William's Town on Wednesday 22nd inst, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of John HEWSON, aged 20 years and 7 months.

NOTICE
The undersigned being about to leave the Colony for England wishes all parties indebted to him to settle their accounts immediately.
W. McMASTER
Bread and Biscuit Maker
King William's Town, Oct 22nd 1851

J. GEARD
Takes this opportunity of thanking the inhabitants of Graham's Town and its vicinity for the liberal support he has hitherto received, and informs them that he has arranged with
Mr. William HOCKEY
For the future management of his business in Bathurst Street, Graham's Town, in conducting which he intends for the future to adhere strictly to the Cash system, believing that in the end it will prove most satisfactory to him and his customers, enabling him to supply them with a good article for ready money at a reasonable price, which he trusts his past experience and intended residence at Port Elizabeth will assist him in doing.
Having disposed of his previous stock he has now for sale a new and general assortment of groceries, drapery and furnishing ironmongery; tea, coffee sugar etc, and is daily expecting
Eagle American Ploughs No.25
Extra shares for do.
Wagon arms and boxes
Carpenter's and other tools
Flour, meal and rice
Graham's Town 25th October 1851

TO LEASE
Either for a term of years or quarterly, the well known extensive
BAKING PREMISES
Situate in Somerset Street, Graham's Town, belonging to the insolvent estate of B. DICKS, on which are also erected several suitable rooms for a dwelling and a shop, and possessing the advantage of water being laid on the premises. For further particulars apply to
J.J.H. STONE
Attorney for the trustees
Graham's Town 21st October 1851

Thos. E. PASSMORE
Carpenter
Joiner, Builder and Undertaker
Begs respectfully to announce to the public in general that he has commenced business in the above lines, and hopes by strict attention and moderate charges, combined with good workmanship, to merit a share of public patronage.
Back of Mr. Abel HOOLE's, New Street
NB, Funerals conducted in Town or Country at very moderate charges.

Saturday 1 November 1851

Died on Sunday the 12th instant at Cradock, Mrs. Margaret TROLLIP, beloved wife of Mr. Jacob TROLLIP, aged 46 years. Her end was peace.

Died at Cradock on the 25th October of typhoid fever, Lucy Harriet, only daughter of Lieut. Richard WHITE, Royal Navy, aged 16 years and 4 months.

Died at Graham's Town on the 26th ult, Mrs. BATIST, widow of the late Mr. John BATIST, tobacconist, Cape Town

Died at Fort Peddie on Friday 24th October, the infant daughter, aged 2 months, of Mrs. CROSS, widow of the late Mr. J. CROSS, Commissariat Department, King William's Town

Died at Graham's Town on Tuedsay 28th Oct 1851 after a lingering and severe illness of 5 weeks, Thomas Henry, the beloved and only son of Henry and Cordelia Susanna ROWLES, aged 2 years 2 months.

Died at Burghers Dorp on the 21st instant, Henry Ivers, aged 5 years and 2 months, the only and beloved son of Thos. I. PORTER, late Color Sergeant of the Grenadier or Capt. C. Yarborough’s Company, 1st Battalion 91st Regt, and eldest son of Philip PORTER of Bally Crystal Cottage, King's County, Ireland and late Lieut. of HM 72nd Highlanders.

Saturday 29 November 1851

Married at St.Georges Church on the morning of 25h November by the Rev. J. HEAVYSIDE, Mr. REYNOLDS of Port Elizabeth to Mary, daughter of Mr. Lauchlan DALLAS, saddler, Wick, Caithness, Scotland.

Died at Zeekoe Room, District of Uitenhage, on Friday 3rd October 1851, Johannes Hermanus Jansen VAN RENSBURG (M.E.Son) aged 45 years and 19 days
J.M. Jansen VAN RENSBURG
(born MOOLMAN)
Uitenhage, November 10th 1851

Saturday 6 December 1851

NOTICE is hereby given that the Resident Magistrate for Albany has fixed Monday 29th Dec next at 10 o clock am to dispose, under the 10th and 11th sections of the Ordinance No.29 of 1846, of the undermentioned applications for LICENSES to sell by retail wines and spirituous liquors. All objections to the granting of certificates by law required to be lodged in writing with the Clerk of the Resident Magistrate's Court on or before the 27th December next:
High Street, D. McMASTER, inn and tap; New Street, W. YELLING, do.; Bathurst Street, S.D & J.W. MANDY, do.; Hill Street, J. YELLING, do., H. KNOWLES, do.; Somerset Street, D. SCOTT, do.; Beaufort Street, J. EVERLEY, A. DYKE, do.; Dundas Street, B. BROOKS, do.; Market Square, S. HARDING, do.; Fort England, Mrs. LAMONT, W. WEBB, do.; John O'BRIEN, Somerset Street; John HARTLEY, Cape Corps Camp; H. O'DONNELL, New Street; R. ORSMOND, do.; J. JACKSON, do.; Karreiga, S. MASSEY, do.; Assegai Bush, T. MILLS, do.; Sidbury, T. POLLARD, do.; Bushman's River, T. ISEMONGER, do.; J. THOMAS, Hill Street; Mrs. TOMLINSON, New Street; W. WINK, Bathurst Street; T.G. STYLE, Bathurst Street; J.W. GOODES, African Street; T. FRANCIS, Espags Drift;
J.H. KEULDER, near Howison's Poort.
C.H. HUNTLEY, Act.Res. Magistrate
Resident Magistrate's Office
Graham's Town 22nd Nov 1851

Saturday 13 December 1851

Married at King William's Town Dec 10 by the Rev George DACRE, Military Chaplain, Latham William BLACKER Esq, D-A Commissary General, third son of Latham BLACKER Esq, HM Customs, London, to Harriette De'maine, second daughter of the late J.J. SMITH Esq, Asst.Commis.General

Died on 10th November of wounds received in action with the enemy in Waterkloof, on the 14th October last, at Post Retief, F.W. RICKETTS, Ensign 91st Regiment, aged 23 years, universally and sincerely regretted by his brother officers and all who knew him.

Died at Salem on the 6th inst, Isabella Saulina, infant daughter of Philip and Mary Hannah AMM, aged 13 months December 13th 1851

Saturday 20 December 1851

Birth at Graham's Town on the 18th inst, Mrs. W. SELWYN of a son

Died on Friday 5th December from drowning, T.K. BERESFORD, aged 27 years, in crossing Palmiet Spruit, and second son of the late M.J. BERESFORD of Broughton Monchelsea, Kent, England, leaving a large circle of friends to lament his untimely death.

Died at Port Elizabeth on the 6th inst 1851, after a lingering illness, Alfred, youngest son of Mr. Edmund BRADFIELD, aged 13 months.

Saturday 27 December 1851

Married on the 4th November at the Wesleyan Commemoration Chapel by the Rev. Wm. SHAW, Henry KEYS to Frances WATSON, the only daughter of the late Mr. G. WATSON, Cape Town

Married at Bathurst on 25th December by the Rev.Mr. BARROW, Mr. George PALMER to Mrs. Christiana LEVY

Died of fever at Zoutpan's Drift, District of Cradock, on 8th December 1851, Hamilton Walter, son of Jacob and Louisa TROLLIP, aged 5 months and 21 days

Died at Somerset on Monday 22nd inst, of inflammation of the lungs, John Henry, only son of W.H. and Emily DIXON, aged 12 months and 24 days.