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Grahamstown Journal 1852, CO53/17, National Archives, London
Transcribed by Sue Mackay
Saturday 3 January 1852
Birth at Cradock 18th December, Mrs. Wetherington LLOYD of a daughter
Died on the 31st ultimo at Somerset, David McMASTER Esq. Sen of Linton, Mancazana, aged 66 years, deeply lamented by his numerous family and all who knew him.
Died on the 16th, James, youngest son of the widow Eliza JELLIMAN, after a lingering illness, aged 12(?) months
LOWER BAVIAAN'S RIVER
The state of affairs in this lower part of the Baviaan's River continues in the same hopeless state that it has been in for the last 6 months. Mr. W. TROLLIP had another attack last week, 16 Kaffirs making a clean sweep of the whole of his sheep and horses while grazing near the houses. This was shortly after the animals were turned out of the kraal in the morning. Two of Mr. T's sons and two other young men followed them in the direction of Pretorius Kloof by James'. Four or five of the marauders went ahead with all speed with the sheep etc, and the others a few hundred yards in the rear, keeping the pursuers at bay. A good many long shots were of course exchanged, when at the critical moment two more young men, GILBERT and STOKES from the adjoining laager, hove in sight. Being now half a dozen, and headed by Mr. Henry TROLLIP, who I believe shot mor Kaffirs last war than any one individual on the frontier, they set to in good earnest and plied the rascals so bravely that the rear guard quickly closed up. The enemy's ammunition was evidently running short. They now manoeuvered to get away with a small clump of the sheep, leaving the horses and the bulk of the sheep behind them. The manoeuvre, however, did not succeed, and the upshot of the affair was that the whole were recaptured, together with 3 horses belonging to the enemy, (or rather what they had previously stolen somewhere else) one of them being shod all round. Some of the fellows doubtless were hit but were able to make their way to a kloof close at hand, a position the pursuers deemed it prudent to leave alone, and got back with the stock. In consequence of this affair Mr. TROLLIP, after holding out for a twelvemonth and sustaining heavy losses in every description of stock, has sent all away; an example that the 4 or 5 who still occupy the line from Dagg Boer Neck to the Goba will be obliged very shortly to follow unless a change for the better takes place.
There is another evil rapidly increasing which menaces us with still additional disasters unless overawed in time - I mean the growing hostility between the Boers and Fingoes. Which party is to blame is not worth while discussing - the remedy is the great consideration. There are strong bodies of the latter lying in our localities with large quantities of stock; for the fact is the war has been a rich harvest to them. The farmers sometimes find their horses and cattle in the possession of these people, and when so discovered they of course have always been recaptured from the Kaffirs, and salvage is then claimed, and as this is not always moderate altercation ensues and mutual threats and defiance are the result. There is no controlling power to interfere with and mitigate this state of things. Magistrates and Field Cornets can do nothing; and all authority is in abeyance. This is a pretty state of affairs while people at a distance are only intent on choosing representatives! Settle the war first, so that the farmers may get back to their farms and put up at least a £25 hut and occupy it a twelvemonth, or where is his title to vote, it being the value of the building that qualifies. If it be the mere occupation of ground that qualifies these the suffrages will be most formidably extended in certain localities. I mention this as it appears to me that some hundreds of white men are disenfranchised at this moment from non-occupation; and the destruction of their dwellings would keep them so for a considerable time after their return, unless some alteration be made in section 8. I fervently hope, however, that the whole affair will be shelved for another year or two at least. It is monstrous to entertain the question in the present state of things.
S.
Saturday 10 January 1852
Married at Salem on Wednesday 7th January 1852 by the Rev. E.D. HEPBURN, Mr. William A. RICHARDS to Mary Anne, youngest daughter of W.H. MATTHEWS Esq, JP
Birth on the 9th instant, Mrs. H. KNOWLES of a daughter
Died at East London on the 30th December 1851, Annie, the beloved of Mr. William JONES, aged 27 years
Died on the 4th January 1852, at his residence in Graham's Town, William CALVERLEY, aged 46 years and 6 months
Died at Somerset (East) on the 4th January 1852, after a painful and lingering illness, John D'Coercy, youngest son of Mr. Charles BEAMISH, aged 13 months 5 days.
NOTICE
Dissolution of Partnership by mutual consent between
D. WHEELER and L. DEWBERY
Smiths and Farriers
Graham's Town
From 31 December 1851
Claims on the above are requested to be sent for adjustment, and all accounts are requested to be settled as soon as possible
W. WHEELER
Graham's Town January 10th 1852
Tuesday 13 January 1852 (supplement)
MURDEROUS OUTRAGE
An atrocious assault was committed yesterday in the precincts of Graham's Town which demands publicity, in order to guard the public against similar acts of violence. The case is at present under examination by the Resident Magistrate, but as far as we are informed the following are the leading facts of the case. An industrious man, named SAMPSON, usually employed in quarrying stone, was walking near the place of Mr. ALLISON, behind the Cape Corps Barracks, when he was met by two Hottentots in the dress of that Regiment. These men accosted him, asking for tobacco. After the exchange of a few words pro and con, one of the scoundrels struck him a violent blow on the head, which stretched him on the ground senseless, in which state they inflicted on him several other severe injuries also with stones, and then decamped, after robbing him of two sovereigns and some silver money. It is supposed that some clue has been afforded to the villains - a Hottentot who, it is said, can be identified, having passed a sovereign in a small shop in town the same evening. The military authorities, it is said, are equally anxious as the civil for the detection of the offenders.
Saturday 17 January 1852
NOTICE
Wanted by the undersigned, a good Journeyman Blacksmith, to whom liberal wages and constant employment can be given. None need apply but those who are of sober habits.
C. GRUBB and ORSMOND
Died, on New Year's Eve, Henry and Edward, the two sons of Mr. William TROLLIP of Dagga Boer's Neck - Henry aged 27 years, leaving a widow and three infant children, and Edward aged 19 years. They were shot down within a few hundred yards of their father's residence by a party of Kaffirs and Hottentots, who waylaid them on their return from Blue Krants, to which place they had been to escort some livestock - of which painful bereavement relatives and friends will be pleased to accept this notice.
Died at Cradock on the 6th instant, Charles Ross, youngest son of Charles BLAKEWAY, aged 1 year and 8 months
NOTICE OF REMOVAL
Jas. WARDAUGH
Tailor, Draper and General Shopkeeper
Begs to inform his friends and the public in general that he has removed to the house he formerly occupied in High Street, opposite the Eastern Province Bank, where he proposed carrying on the above business.
J.W. has just received a good supply of the best
West of England Cloths
Cassimeres
Buckskins
Doeskins
Woollen and Cotton Cords
Drills
Fancy Waistcoatings
etc etc
NB A good supply of clothing always on hand (not slops)
Made on the Premises same as to order and SOLD VERY CHEAP FOR CASH
DEATH OF H. AND E. TROLLIP
The following melancholy recital is given by Mr. G.F. STOKES of Baviaan's River, whose name alone to all who know him will be ample guarantee for the fidelity of the statement; one which depicts the sufferings and condition of the exposed frontier farmers in colours so vivid as cannot fail to excite the commiseration of every feeling heart:-
"No event during the war has plunged so large or a more respectable circle of relations and friends into grief and mourning than the one I now relate will do. Henry and Edward, two sons of Mr. William TROLLIP of Daggaboer's Neck, are slain, waylaid and shot down by an unseen enemy, within sight and but a few hundred yards from their father's door. The following circumstances connected with this tragedy will, I dare say, be read with some interest by their numerous friends and acquaintances. Between 4 and 5 o' clock on New Year's morning I was awoke and a note handed to me by my esteemed neighbour to the purport that Henry and Edward were lying dead within a short distance of the house, and that he had not force sufficient enough to venture do go and bring them home, and soliciting help. The horses being at home, six of us immediately started and reached the place, about 12 miles distance, by half past six o' clock. Here I found the father and mother; both infirm, and fast breaking from the cares and anxieties of the past year - a young wife, with an infant at her breast, and two others at her knees, and a sister of about 17. Bust we must pass over this scene of woe; suffice it to say that in addition to the knowledge of the fact that their beloved sons, husband and brother, were lying murdered at a short distance from the house, they were the whole night in expectation of the house being attacked and fired over their heads. I saw no time was to be lost, as the vultures were already hovering, and had begun to drop. A Hottentot had been sent out previous to our arrival to reconnoitre, and who returned and said he had seen a few Kaffirs near the spot where the bodies lay; a statement which I was subsequently led to doubt the truth of. We, eight in all, at once proceeded to the place pointed out, and a few feet out of the waggon road, found the bodies stripped and lying in a sluit on the left of the road. Wrapping them up in sheets, we brought them home on hurdles. The circumstances that led to this unfortunate affair are that Mr. William TROLLIP Sen, having sent all his livestock away, in consequence of the repeated attacks they have had latterly, a flock of goats belonging to his son John - who a short time ago retired beyond Cradock to his father-in-law Mr. COLLETT - alone remained. An opportunity offering, in consequence of two wagons going, Henry and Edward and a Hottentot named Klaas NORMAN, went as far as the Fish River drift, Blue Krantz, to escort and assist them through the drift. Klaas, who escaped, states that they fell in with ten Kaffirs and two Hottentots in going, and who had evidently been watching the movements about the house, the Kaffirs halloing and telling them that they would go and attack the house while they were away. After seeing the wagons and goats across the Fish River drift, they returned towards home, and reaching the Kromme River they were startled by observing the spoor of the whole party referred to, proceeding along the high road in the direction of their house. They immediately put their horses to full speed and reached the top of the last descent in sight of their father's house; Henry leading, Edward next, and the Hottentot last. Near the bottom of the hill three shots were fired by the unseen enemy. Edward fell - Henry pulled up and turned his horse towards his brother, when another volley was fired and he received a ball in the upper part of his head, and fell also; his horse also received a ball in the shoulder. The Hottentot's horse plunged, threw him, and dislocated his arm, but he managed to escape with his gun, and reached the house a few minutes after. An Englishman and an old Hottentot were the only servants at the house. The old Hottentot was dispatched to me with a note in the course of the night, but did not reach here until daylight, as above stated, being afraid to approach the house in the dark. Edward probably fell dead as the ball passed through the neck a couple of inches below the ear. Poor Henry probably breathed after his fall, as he had received a heavy blow from a stone on the forehead. They were stripped of the last thread, and then a gun had been placed to Henry's side and another ball sent through his body. Performing the necessary services in the best manner I could, I returned home, and the next day went and assisted in the last sad office, putting them both into one grave. Thus after holding out for 12 months, and losing an immense stock of all kinds, the TROLLIP family are obliged to leave their home. This farm and the adjoining place, Mr. JAMES', also abandoned, have standing on them crops of oat hay and Indian corn, which will doubtless, when ripe, be appropriated by the enemy. In the death of Henry TROLLIP it may truly be said the country has lost one of its ablest defenders. Of an uncommonly powerful frame, quiet and retired manners, cool and determined in danger - in fact, as a valuable man in the present horrible state of the country he was second to none, not excepting names that are far more familiar to the public eye. In every domestic relation he was estimable. Edward was a fine grown young man of pleasing and mild address, and has been repeatedly engaged in dangerous enterprises within the last few months."
Letters received from Somerset and Cradock state that the banditti who shot the young TROLLIPs, as detailed above, were subsequently fallen in with by a party of Burghers, and that six or seven of them were killed. One of the guns taken from the Messrs. TROLLIP was recovered from these marauders, some of whom, it is said, were clad in the clothes of which the brothers had been stripped.
The following narration is by a well known correspondent. It shows vividly the continual danger, labour and excitement of the life of a border farmer at this crisis:-
Tarka, Jan. 2: The Commandant DE WET having received a report that a large number of Hottentots were at the Raaties Flackte on the Winterberg, he sent to the neighbouring farmers, directing them to meet on Sunday last at Mr. MORRIS's, the furthest farm up on this side of the Winterberg. About forty men assembled, and were most hospitably entertained by Mr. and Mrs. MORRIS, to whose kindness all who have travelled this way can testify. About 4pm we started, winding up the kloof till we came into the footpaths leading from the old Tarka Post to Post Retief. Here we off-saddled at a small spring, a common resting place for travellers, while a party went to the top of the hill, but nothing was to be seen. We then moved on again, leaving th paths to our right, till we came to the top of another range, but still could see nothing of the enemy. We had, however, a good view. Southwards was the Raatjes Flackte, an elevated table land of a wild and dreary appearance, though somewhat relieved by the number of large ponds of water scattered over it. There were a few hartebeasts and a couple of oribees, so tame as to show that they had not been much disturbed lately. To the East was the Katberg - then Tambookieland. Whittlesea, Kamastone and Shilo were hid from view by the hills among which they are situated, though we could see far beyond them. To the North lay the Zwarte Kei and Klaas Smits River, the view being bounded in this direction by the Stormberg range. At no great distance are two remarkable table hills standing together. These according to Umlangeni (the Kaffir prophet) were to have fallen as soon as the war began, and a small portion of one did actually fall with a loud noise, causing considerable alarm to the Kaffirs living in the neighbourhood. In the direction of Cradock and Graaff-Reinet the view was very extended, the blue hills melting away in the dim distance. Though quite a calm where we were all the low country was covered by clouds of dust. But while I am describing scenery the party have moved on. At dusk we off-saddled on a small stony koppie when, after partaking of some refreshment, which luckily we had ready cooked, as there was not a bush or stick of wood within many miles, we composed ourselves as well as we could among the stones, and were just fancying ourselves comfortable when the order was given to saddle up. We had scarcely started when a thick mist came on. Our guide was, however, well acquainted with the country, yet when we got a glimpse of the moon we felt quite certain we were going wrong; but we consoled ourselves with the thought that the route we seemed going in would lead us directly back to Mr. MORRIS's. Some of us were even speculating as to whether we should be too late for supper. I know not when I enjoyed a ride so much as this night. There were some ten young Englishmen and we rode together, calling ourselves the No.1 Company; and as there was no likelihood of meeting the enemy where we were we amused ourselves by jokes and snatches of songs, much to the surprise of the more sedate Dutchmen. The country travelled over was very heavy, the soil being very light and porous, the horses sinking in at every step. We had to cross a large hollow filled with angular holes of water, no sooner stepping out of one than into another. It is from these, called 'raatjes' or squares, that it has the name of Raatjes Flackte. We were at last from the uncertainty of our route compelled to halt and were soon dreaming of 'the girl we left behind us'. Before morning I found my solitary blanket a rather insufficient protection against the chill air. At daylight we again moved on, the mist still continuing very thick. In about an hour old Winterberg frowned above us, dimly seen towering above the mist. The grass here was very fine, the horses as we rode leisurely along being able to crop the seed of the tallest without stooping. Presently we began to climb the hill, rather a tough job, gradually rising above the mist, and when we got into a neck about 200 yards below the summit a most splendid scene burst on our views. Instead of being able to see the whole of the country as far as Graham's Town, or rather the seas, for here is nothing save the distance to hinder it, the whole of the country below us was covered with one white mass of clouds, while all above was clear and bright. It resembled the sea in every particular, excepting that it was too white for a calm and too quiet for a storm. The clouds so closely resembled waves that you could almost fancy you could see them rolling and breaking into spray. We were not allowed to enjoy the scene long. Our proposal was to ascend to the summit, as it was comparatively easy from where we were. This was overruled and we had to skirt round it about 100 yards from the krantz. The face of the mountain is very steep and covered by small loose stones. I often looked to the top, thinking if there had been any of the enemy there and that were to roll a few of the large stones down on us, a great deal of mischief might be done us with very little danger to themselves. When we got nearly half way round, the front men on emerging from a hollow saw six or seven Kaffirs walking leisurely along the top of the krantz, apparently not having seen us. We immediately halted, and after some delay, and leaving a party with the horses, as it was impossible to take them up, we commenced the ascent; but it was so steep and stony that had we been opposed by only half our number we could scarcely have succeeded. But we met with no opposition, and at length reached the top, and a more difficult place to fight the Kaffirs in I never wish to see. It is about a mile square, covered over with stony koppies, large rocks and long grass. This platform is surrounded on almost every side by precipitous rocks at least 100 feet high, broken up into detached masses filled up with the wild bamboo. We spread ourselves over the top, cautiously advancing, as we did not know how many of the enemy we might be called upon to engage. After passing a number of suspicious looking rocks without meeting with anything in the shape of an enemy we saw a signal recalling us. On getting to where the signal came from we found that the Kaffirs had been seen getting among the rocks, quite unaware of our presence. Before, however, we could reach the party the Kaffirs got alarmed. The men fired and dropped one; the rest were instantly hid among the rocks; then the hunt commenced, which I can assure you is a more difficult affair than anyone who has not been so engaged would suppose. You must keep both eyes open, and both hands on your gun, so as to be ready at a moment's warning, and this in places where both hands and eyes are required to secure safety, even were there no enemy lurking perhaps within two yards of you. It is rather unpleasant, especially when you recollect that Kaffirs do actually shoot with ball, and that Hottentots can take steady and deadly aim when screened behind rocks. But I am losing myself among these rocks and reflections. Presently the head of one was seen in a crevice of a rock. Though he was not altogether protected by the rock, the bamboos were so thick that we could only tell his whereabouts by their motions; so a good many shots were fired before he was disposed of. At this time a party of our men were on top of the krantz, the Kaffirs nearly at the bottom, with a deep ravine between them. A few of us went down the ravine but we could see nothing of them. I and another then got on top of the rock under which they were, but it was rather overhanging, so that we could not see them. Presently a Hottentot, after firing one shot, attempted to bolt, but was quickly brought down. Another Kaffir had also been shot. Our men were proceeding to get the guns of the slain when "mowow! mowow!" was heard from a Kaffir sitting behind a rock, with a loaded and cocked gun. The person nearest immediately fired and shot him dead, making in all five killed, and taking three guns and a number of assegais.
I was too tired and footsore or I would have gone and looked at a spot where four Englishmen, William and John WEBSTER, Thos. RANDALL and another had an engagement with three Hottentots and three Kaffirs, killing the whole of them after four hours' fighting, almost hand to hand. Ten Hottentots and Kaffirs had taken a flock of sheep on the Tarka, which were followed up during the night by a party of Dutch and the Englishmen named, who found them at the top of the Winterberg. They recaptured the sheep and the Boers are said to have shot three Kaffirs (making in all nine), though they declined to go down among the rocks.
Saturday 24 January 1852
Married on the 7th instant by the Rev. A. BONATZ, Robert JEFFERSON to Mary Anne, only daughter of Mr. Thos. WEBSTER of Whittlesea.
Married at Colesberg on 13th January 1852 by the Rev. Thos. Thos. KEID [sic] of the Dutch Reformed Church, John Conraad HEEVERS to Martha Maria, eldest daughter of Mr. Thomas P. CROMAN of Colesberg
Saturday 31 January 1852
Died at Uitenhage on the 22nd instant, aged 60 years, Elizabeth, the beloved wife of Mr. James LANCE, late of Graham's Town, and one of the British Settlers of 1820
Died at Graham's Town on Saturday 24th inst, Louisa Georgina Clarissa, only daughter of Captain HARE CMR, aged 2 years
Died at her residence at Graaff-Reinet on Sunday 11th January 1852, after a short illness, Melicent Jane THORNTON, aged 28 years, the beloved and lamented wife of Mr. Alfred THORNTON, leaving a disconsolate husband and four young children to lament their irreparable loss
Died of hooping cough on the 28th instant, aged 8 weeks, Alexander, son of A. HAY, Baptist Minister, Graham's Town
Saturday 7 February 1852
Died at Cradock on the 1st Feb 1852, Miss Annette AUSTEN, aged 37 years. She had been a constant member of the Wesleyan Church for about 20 years, maintaining the character of a humble follower of Jesus Christ, and found the comfort and consolation of that religion in which she had believed. Her end was peace.
Desirable and substantially built Premises known as
THE BATHURST INN
Where a lucrative business has been carried on for the last twenty years.
This offers an opportunity to speculators which seldom occurs, it being situated on the main road to the Kowie Seaport, which from its position cannot fail in drawing a very extensive traffic; and as it also offers to invalids and others the convenience and benefit of sea bathing, must become at a very early period a place of considerable traffic, a large portion of which must pass through Bathurst.
In addition to these recommendations there is every prospect afforded of this "Richmond of Albany" , from the picturesque grandeur and classic beauty of its environs, becoming a fashionable resort for Indian and other visitors seeking to repair in the genial climate of the Cape Colony that health of which less favoured climes have robbed them. The Kowie and Mansfield Rivers, within half an hour's walk of the Inn, abound with fish, whilst the bush country offers every inducement to the Rifle Sportsman.
A liberal credit will be given and conditions made known on the day of sale
Thomas HARTLEY
For Self and Co Executors
J. LAWRANCE
Auctioneer
Saturday 14 February 1852
The bereaved family of the late James HOWSE Esq take the present opportunity of publicly tendering their thanks to Major-Gen SOMERSET and Col YARBOROUGH, as also to Capt. W. WYNNE, of Fort Beaufort, and Capt. BOYES, of the Provisional Corps of Alice, for deep interest taken by them in recovering the remains of their departed relative, and also for the deep and universal sympathy felt for them by their friends and fellow Colonists.
Died at King William's Town on the 5th instant, James WATTS, aged 65. Deceased was a Settler of 1820 and belonged to HOWARD’s Party
Died at King William's Town of dysentry on the 8th inst, the son of Thos. NIGHTINGALE Esq, lately attached as Lieutenant of 1st Corps of Native Levies.
THE LATE MR. HOWSE
The remains of this much respected gentleman were interred at the Wesleyan Burial Ground in this town on Sunday last, and followed to the grave by a large train of sincere mourners.
EARLY CLOSING
We have been requested to bring more prominently forward than we have hitherto done the example of early closing, adopted first in Cape Town, and subsequently imitated in Port Elizabeth, and which it is wished should be followed up in Graham's Town. We are told that the desire is to get the merchants to close their stores by common consent by 10 o' clock on Saturdays, thus allowing their clerks and employees a half holiday each week.
Saturday 21 February 1852
Birth at Burghers Dorp on the 9th instant, Jane S, the wife of James BOARDMAN, of a daughter named Jane Sophia.
Birth at Cradock on Monday 19th January 1852, Charlotte, wife of William G. EVERY Esq, of a daughter
Saturday 28 February 1852
Married at Uitenhage by the Rev. Alexander SMITH, on Thursday 5th instant, Edward James, second son of Mr. William SMITH to Jacomina, youngest daughter of the late Mr. John Adam RENS
Uitenhage Town, Feb 20th 1852
In the Supreme Court of the Colony of the Cape of Good Hope
Cape Town, Thursday the 12th day of Feb 1852
In the Insolvent Estate of Thomas KEEN and John SWAN, formerly trading under the firm of KEEN and SWAN of Alice
Whereas on the ninth day of October in the year of Our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty eight the abovementioned Insolvent Estate was by order of the Honourable Mr. Justice MUSGRAVE, one of the judges of this Court, placed under sequestration in the hands of the Master of this Court, upon the petition and surrender of the Insolvents.
And whereas the Master has reported to the Court that it has appeared to him, on examination of the proceedings in the said Insolvent Estate, that the certificate of the said Insolvents has been signed by three-fifths in number and value of the Creditors who have proved debts against the said Estate, and that the account and plan of distribution therein referred had been confirmed six calendar months:
And whereas John SWAN for himself and late co-partner , and one of the abovenamed Insolvents, hath made oath in writing that he hath made a full and fair surrender of the Estate of the late firm of KEEN and SWAN, and has not, nor has the said Thomas KEEN, granted or promised any preference or security, or made or promised any payment, or entered into any secret or collusive agreement or transaction in order to obtain the consent and certificate of the Creditors:
And whereas application hath this day been made to the Court to have the certificate and discharge granted by the Creditors to the said Insolvents, allowed pursuant to the 117th section of the Ordinance No.6, 1843.
And due notice having been given of the said motion in the Government Gazette, and none of the Creditors of the said Thomas KEEN and John SWAN, formerly trading as aforesaid, having shown any objection thereto.
Now therefore the Court doth allow and confirm the said certificate.
By the Court
T.H. BOWLES
Registrar of the Supreme Court
THE WELL KNOWN BATHURST INN
Samuel McARTHUR
Begs to acquaint his friends and the public in general that he has become the proprietor of that long established inn known as
"Widow HARTLEY's Hotel"
Where he has made arrangements for the accommodation of Travellers, Tourists, Seabathers and others.
Of this hotel it has been remarked that it is situate in "The Richmond of Albany" which, from the picturesque grandeur and classic beauty of its environs, affords fashionable resort for Indian and other visitors seeking to repair in the genial climate of the Cape Colony that health of which less favoured climes have robbed them. The Kowie and Mansfield Rivers, within half an hour's walk of the Inn, abound with fish, whilst the bush country offers every inducement to the Rifle Sportsman.
Every attention will be paid to the comfort of visitors, who will find this hotel offering a delicious relaxation from the arduous pursuits of business.
To the inhabitants of Graham's Town this hotel has long been a highly favourable retreat, and the present proprietor hopes that from the nature of the comforts that he will be enabled to provide that a continuation of the liberal support given to the late Mrs. HARTLEY may be extended to him.
Good stabling is provided, at which horses can stand at livery on the most reasonable terms.
Foreign wines, spirits, English and Colonial ale always on hand
The hotel will be re-opened on the 1st April next, the interval being required for the completion of extensive improvements now in progress
Samuel McARTHUR
27 Feb 1852
BATHURST - GENERAL RETAIL ESTABLISHMENT
Samuel McARTHUR
Begs to inform the inhabitants of Bathurst and surrounding district that he is about to commence a retail store, at which there will always be on hand groceries, piece goods and general drapery.
Bathurst
27 Feb 1852
Saturday 6 March 1852
Married at Uitenhage on the 12th February 1852 by the Rev. Mr. COPEMAN, Mr. Skelton E. WIMBLE to Eliza, second daughter of Mr. W. SMITH of Uitenhage
Married at Colesberg on the 3rd instant by the Rev. Dr. ORPEN, James McNALLY, boot and shoe maker, to Esther Ann WALLACE
Colesberg 25th Feb 1852
Married on Wednesday 25th February at the Commemoration Chapel, Graham's Town, by the Rev. W. SHAW, John Powel GARDNER to Anne PARKER, both of this place.
Died at Fort England this morning, March 5th 1852, Benjamin Montacute, infant son of B. HOCKEY, aged 1 year.
Saturday 13 March 1852
Died on the 5th March at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. TITTERTON, in Port Elizabeth, after a short and painful illness, Mrs. Mary PASSMORE, relict of the late Thomas Eddy PASSMORE, aged 59 years, leaving a family of five children and a numerous circle of relatives and friends to mourn this painful bereavement,
Died at Graham's Town on the 11th March, Emily Margret, daughter of Mr. John RICKIE, aged 10 months and 17 days
Saturday 20 March 1852
Died at Graham's Town on Saturday 13th March, William Henry Matthews, only son of Mr. Geo. IMPEY Jun, aged 1 year
Died at Fort Beaufort on Thursday 11th inst, Mrs. Mary Anne CAMPBELL, relict of the late Dr. P. CAMPBELL, aged 40 years
Fort Beaufort, 13th March 1852
Died at Cape Town on Thursday March 11th, Robert Featherstone, son of Mr. W. CANNELL, aged 3 months and 7 days
Saturday 3 April 1852
Married at St. Georges Church, Graham's Town on Wednesday 24th March 1852, by the Venerable Archdeacon MERRIMAN, Capt. H. BERTRAM to Mary, third daughter of Mr. P. BOLD
Died at Alice this morning at 3 o clock, Emily Jenkins, the infant daughter of Mr. McGILLEWIE, aged 15 months, after an illness of eleven weeks. In her, death had no sting; the grave hath no victory!
March 29, 1852
For Sale by Private Contract
That excellent quit rent farm
WATERKRANS
Commonly called "Scorpion Kraal"
The property of Richard SOUTHEY Esq
Adjoining the farm GROEN VLEY
Situate in the Field Cornetcy of Voor op Sneeuwberg, District of Graaff-Reinet
Measuring 4529 morgen together with a piece of freehold land adjoining Scorpion Kraal.
The above property being so well known for its superior grazing capabilities, requires no further recommendation
For price and terms apply to Mr. George SOUTHEY, Bloemhoff, Messrs. LEEB Brothers, Graaff-Reinet or at Richmond.
12th February 1852
Saturday 10 April 1852
Died on the 2nd instant at his residence, Market Square, after a short illness, William Cornelius VAN RYNEVELD, late Civil Commissioner and Resident Magistrate of the District of Graaff-Reinet, at the age of 63 years - deeply lamented by a large family circle and all who knew him. The late Mr. RYNEVELD was 25 years head of the district.
Graaff-Reinet April 6th 1852
Saturday 17 April 1852
Married on the 16th instant, John Henry CHADS Esq, Lieutenant 5th Fusiliers, to Elizabeth Anne, third daughter of Johannes DE SMIDT Esq, Assistant Commissary General
The 32nd anniversary of the arrival of the British Settlers and foundation of the District of Albany was observed at Graham's Town on Monday last. Saturday the 10th inst was the actual date for the observance, but it was for convenience postponed till Monday, two sermons, appropriate th the occasion, being preached in the Commemoration Chapel the previous Sunday. The 'gathering' on Monday evening took place in the public school room, in which tea etc was partaken of by a company amounting to about 500 persons. After this repast the chair was taken by the Rev. W. SHAW and addresses were delivered by the Chairman and by several other Ministers and laymen, bearing upon the origin and progress of the English Settlement, expressive of unshaken confidence in the English government, and of sanguine hope that, despite of every disaster, it would ultimately attain to that stability and prosperity which have marked the progress of British Colonialisation in every quarter of the globe.
Saturday 24 April 1852
Died in Graham's Town on the 17th April, Mr. Percival FRAYNE, aged 56 years, native of Longo, Ireland. He was one of the Settlers of 1820, much respected for his religious life and character, by all who knew him. Left a wife to mourn his loss.
HOTEL AT THE KEREIGA
The undersigned begs to acquaint the public generally, and especially parties travelling between Graham's Town and Port Elizabeth, that he has returned to his home (as above) and made very great additions to his Premises, in order to render the same comfortable for travellers, and where they can be accommodated with
Good well-aired beds
Foreign wines and spirits of every description
Cape brandy and wines
Bottled ale and porter etc
Excellent stabling for horses, and good forage will be constantly kept on hand. Also saddle horses may be had on hire.
Samuel MASSEY
Kereiga, April 20 1852
Saturday 1 May 1852
Died on the 26th April, William Frederick, youngest son of Rev. H.H. DUGMORE, Wesleyan Minister, aged 10 months
Saturday 8 May 1852
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Saturday 15 May 1852
Died on Friday 7th instant at his residence in Graham's Town, Mr. John PAINE, schoolmaster, aged 67 years. He was for many years a faithful, consistent and useful member of the Wesleyan Church, and one of the Settlers of the Salem Party of 1820
Died on the 12th May, Edward, the infant son of William and Jessie PAXTON, aged 15 months
Saturday 22 May 1852
Married on Wednesday the 5th instant at Goliad's Kraal, near Graaff-Reinet, by the Rev. William LONG, Alfred Portlock RUBIDGE Esq. JP to Elizabeth, only daughter of the late William Spencer BROOK Esq
Married at Fort Peddie on Wednesday the 5th May 1852, by the Rev. George THOMPSON, Bedford DAVIES Esq, Cape Mounted Rifles, fourth son of the Rev. Charles DAVIES of Bathampton, Bath to Harriette, fourth daughter of the late W.C. DAVIES Esq of Bridge North, County of Salop
Birth at Graham's Town on the 19th instant, the Lady of Major SOMERSET CMR of a son
Died in her house in Market Square, Graham's Town, after an illness of a few days, on Friday morning 21st May 1852, Mrs. Hannah MACDONALD, relict of the late Mr. Alexander MACDONALD. It is believed that at the period of her death she had resided longer in Graham's Town than any other inhabitant. Her end was sudden and unexpected, but those who knew her best believe it was safe. Mrs. MACDONALD was for many years a much respected member of the Wesleyan Methodists.
Died, May 21, at his residence, Graham's Town, P.C. DANIEL; sincerely regretted by his family and friends. Aged 75 years. Deceased was a Settler of 1820.
Died at King William's Town, 13th May 1852, Elizabeth, the beloved daughter of Charles and Sarah FULLER, after an illness of 4 days, aged 14 years and eleven months.
Died on Sunday 16th May after short but painful sufferings, William John, the second son of George and Sarah Ann CUMMINGS of this town, aged 5 years.
Died on the 20th inst, Charlotte Jane, eldest daughter of John DICK of Church Square, Graham's Town, aged 5 years 7 months.
Saturday 29 May 1852
Birth at Graham's Town on Sunday 23rd inst, the Lady of N. BIRKENRUTH Esq of a daughter
Married at Sidbury on the 12th inst by the Rev. Mr. WILSHERE, C. RIPPON Esq of Red Hill Farm to Emily, youngest daughter of Mr. Wm. DENTON, Lower Bushman's River
Died May 20th at her son-in-law's, Wm. YELLING, Graham's Town, Mrs. Anne ASHDOWN, aged 78 years.
Died on Monday the 24th inst, Margaret, third daughter of W.M. and E. JAFFRAY, aged 3 years and 2 months
ALBANY RIFLE CLUB
The members of the above are reminded that the Shooting for Prizes on Saturday next, 5th June, will commence at 3 o' clock precisely, and an early attendance is desirable.
Stephen MUNDY
Hon. Secretary
EVENTS OF THE WEEK
LOWER ALBANY: We publish below Mr. Fld.Cornet COCK's official report of the late patrol to the Karraa, in which five persons were drowned while fording the Kasouga River at a point within the tidal reach. Considerable blame appears to attach to the individuals mentioned, who caused a division of the patrol, and so led to the lamentable accident described. That some measures ought to be adopted for the better regulation of Burgher operations, and that a more stringent system seems needed, there is ample evidence afforded. The Ordinance No.73 is held to bear upon this question, that is when "any officer of the law" calls upon any inhabitant to assist him in preserving the public peace. But let us take it that no law exists on the subject, the innate feeling of honour and patriotism that is found in the breasts of Englishmen ought to be sufficient prompting to the call of that species of duty which has for its object the repulse of a common enemy and the mutual defence of a threatened district.
Some enquiry will undoubtedly be made into this matter, when the whole case will be laid open. We learn that when the "deserters" were crossing the river they had nearly lost three men at the first current, which however all passed in safety, and reached a sand bank in the middle of the river where the whole party collected. The ringleaders, seeing the tide rising, plunged into the stream ans swam to the opposite bank, promising to return for their companions, which however they did not do. Those left upon the sand bank, seeing the flowing tide gaining upon them, made a desperate effort to reach the shore, out of which four Fingoes and an English boy named CLOG were drowned. The Fingoes strapped their clothes, blankets, guns and kettles upon their heads, which weighed them under water and eventually sank them. The case of the poor lad seems particularly distressing, as he suffered much from cold while exposed on the sand bank, and being helpless from terror suffered himself to be led by the hand by one and another until, induced to attempt the passage, he sank to rise no more.
So disastrous a termination of this patrol and the disgraceful conduct of the fugitives tends to discourage the efforts of the few willing men who have during the whole of the war succeeded in keeping Lower Albany clear of the enemy, in which they have performed a service not easily to be appreciated at its full value.
Hope Farm, 21st May 1852
Sir, As Captain STUBBS will have reported the circumstances of a patrol on the 15th instant a repetition will be unnecessary, further than that 17 guns were captured, two of which are Cape Corps double carbines and one 2nd Queen's.
On the 19th instant, by request of some of the farmers, I assembled a patrol of 40 foot men and proceeded to the Karraa, my intention being to attempt a second surprise. On the morning of the 20th we arrived at the rebel camp, but found it deserted. After a diligent search we were enabled to take up a distant spoor, suffused with blood, indicating the route the rebels had taken with their wounded. I proceeded some 500 yards on this spoor when one of the party (MR. John DELL) came to inform me that 25 of our men had gone into the 'Springs', within 100 yards of the rebel camp, to make coffee. I returned to the 'Springs' and found to my astonishment that the making of coffee was a pretext for returning home, and leaving me in the bush with only 15 men. As it would have been folly to remain in the Karraa with so few men, and apprehensive that some disaster would befall the deserters in attempting to cross the Kasouga at an improper time of the tide, I followed them as fast as I could, and arrived at the ford in time to save one man from being drowned. This Man (R. MANLEY) was saved through the intrepid exertions of Charles BROWN, David MORTON and B. KEATON Jnr. One Englishman (J. CLOGG) and four Fingoes were drowned, and with two or three exceptions the whole party lost both arms and ammunition.
On enquiry I found that two of the party, by name John THOMPSON and William McLEAN, were the ringleaders in this disgraceful affair, the former in the capacity of Commandant and the latter as guide, both being good service men and not thinking one moment of the capabilities of the misguided wretches who accompanied them.
I beg you will cause enquiry to be made into this affair, and if possible punish the men guilty of such despicable conduct.
Mr. Commandant CURRIE came to my assistance this morning, when myself and the remainder of my party (15) crossed the river in safety, recovering seven of the lost guns. You will please to understand that the ford is not more than three feet deep at low water, but the infatuated men tried to cross at very nearly high water. I beg most respectfully to say that until some regulations are in force to prevent Burghers deserting their Commandants, in places infested by the enemy, I shall decline acting in the critical and thankless office.
I have etc
Cornelius COCK
Field Cornet, Southwell
Saturday 5 June 1852
Died at Cradock on the 19th ult in the 34th year of his age, John Harries, youngest son of Thos. PHILLIPS Esq JP
Died at Cradock on the 18th May, Mary the beloved wife of Charles COUSINS, aged 29 years
Died at Cradock on the 28th ult, after a long and protracted illness, Elias Augustus Davidson, eldest son of the Rev. A. WELSH, Glen Lynden, aged 34 years
Cradock June 1st 1852
Wm. SWAIN
Plumber, Painter, Glazier and Paper Hanger
(next to Mr. HARLEY's store, Bathurst Street)
Spring Valve and Pan Water Closets and Pumps fixed and repaired
Water leadings laid on
Writing, graining and colouring in distemper
NB Lead coffins made on the shortest notice
Saturday 12 June 1852
Married at Colesberg on the 12th May by the Rev. Dr. ORPEN, Mr. Chas. W. MATHEWS to Miss Eliza MATHEWSON
Birth on the 6th inst at the residence of Mr. READ, Graham's Town, Mrs. Herbert RUBIDGE of a son
Died at Graham's Town on Tuesday the 8th inst, Mr. Richard ATTWELL, formerly of Toddington, Bedfordshire, aged 82 years. Deceased came to this Colony with a numerous and useful family among the emigrants of 1820; and he has left numerous descendants to aid in defending and improving the country of his adoption.
Died at her residence, Graham's Town, on the 2nd June, Mrs. Ann TALBOT, aged 73 years, beloved wife of Mr. T. TALBOT, after long and protracted sufferings, which she endured with Christian fortitude. Her end was peace.
Died at Uitenhage on the 2nd inst, of consumption, Mrs. F.O. HUTCHINSON, aged 39. She had long manifested the influence of vital Christianity in her conduct and conversation, and her death was singularly happy, from her perfect and unwavering trust in Him on whom she had believed.
Died at East London, Buffalo Mouth, on the 6th instant, William ABERNEATHY, aged 37 years, after a short illness of only three days. He was a most kind and affectionate husband and tender parent, and was beloved by all who knew him. He has left a widow and five small children to lament his loss.
Saturday 19 June 1852
Birth at Graham's Town on the 17th instant, Mrs. Robert READ of a son
Baptised at the Mission House, Salem by the Rev. W. SHAW, David Baird, fourth son of the Rev. E.D. HEPBURN
Died at the Mission House, Salem on the 17th instant, William Scott, aged 5 years and 11 months, third son of the Rev. E.D. HEPBURN
Died on Friday 11th inst, Walter John Clement, youngest child of F. CARLISLE Esq of Graham's Town, aged 2 years
Saturday 26 June 1852
Married at St. Georges Church, Graham's Town on Thursday the 24th June 1852, by the Rev. J. WILSON MA, Acting Colonial Chaplain, Edward IRVING Esq JP, eldest son of the Rev. J. IRVING, Vicar of Wigton, Cumberland, to Deborah, fourth daughter of the Hon. Wm. COCK Esq, Member of the Legislative Council
Married at Somerset (East) on the 15th inst by the Rev. J. PIERS, Dutch Reformed Minister, P.C. MUSSYN Esq of that place to Cathrina Margaretta BOUWER, widow of the late P.W. BOUWER of Mayers Kraal, Somerset District
Married at Alice on the 15th inst by the Rev. H. CALDERWOOD, Mr. James Brilliant TEMLETT, to Jemima, second daughter of Mr. Joseph RALPH
Died at Burghers Dorp on Thursday 10th June 1852, Eliza, the beloved wife of Mr. C.S. HALSE, aged 24 years 8 months and 16 days, leaving her bereaved husband and a large circle of relations and friends to mourn the loss of one in whom all the domestic and social virtues were centred. Her end was peace
Saturday 3 July 1852
Married at Port Elizabeth on Wednesday 30th June by the Rev. John WILSON, Wesleyan Minister, James Edward, younger son of the late Mr. James HOWSE of Graham's Town, to Mary Parr, only daughter of Mr. John PYE, late of Liverpool
Died of bronchitis at King William's Town, June 15th 1852, Francis Dunbar Palmer, son of Rev. F.P. GLADWIN, Wesleyan Minister, aged two years
Saturday 10 July 1852
Birth at Graham's Town on Thursday morning the 8th July inst, the wife of Mr. J. STONE of a son
Married at Storm Berg Spruit, Division of Albert, on the 24th June 1852 by the Rev. Mr. SMAILS, Anthony Alexander O'REILLY Esq to Anna, second daughter of A. GILFILLAN Esq, JP for Albert
Died at King William's Town on Sunday 4th July 1852 after 16 weeks suffering, Charlton Stuart, youngest son of Wallace HEWETSON, aged 5 years
Died at Fort Hare on the 19th June 1852, Emily Rebecca, daughter of Joseph and Rebecca MILDENHALL, aged 2 years 6 months and 4 days
Died at Cradock on Sunday July the 4th after three years illness, Margaret Catharine, third daughter of the Rev. Geo. H. GREEN, aged 5 years and 1 month
Died of bronchitis at Graham's Town, July 7 1852, aged 2 years and 6 months, Jane Eliza, second daughter of Rev. G. CHAPMAN, Wesleyan Minister
EMIGRATION
We regret to learn that owing to the protraction of the war and the at present seeming uncertainty as to the ultimate settlement of border affairs, several young men of the Cradock district intend emigrating to Australia. We would urge upon the parties not to be too precipitate; for as few countries surpass this in the extent of its resources, and as the expedition across the Kei evinces the determination of the government to fight on until a solid peace be obtained, we would counsel the intending emigrants to wait a little longer until the aspect of affairs be yet more clearly seen, whether for good or evil. Where there is great expectancy at present it would be unwise to take any rush step that cannot be recalled. It should be remembered that the upset price of land in Australia is 20s the acre.
Saturday 17 July 1852
Died at Graham's Town on the 10th inst, after a lingering illness, Robert Glyn, seventh son of Qr.Master RORKE CMR, aged 3 years and 8 months
Saturday 24 July 1852
Married by the Rev. J. LAING at Lovedale on 14th July 1852, Charles BROWNLEE Esq to Frances, eldest daughter of Rev. W.R. THOMPSON
Birth at Fort Peddie on the 16th inst, Mrs. LONG of a son
Died at Fort Peddie on the 18th inst, Durbec Stephens, youngest son of Mr. Wm. Mills EDYE Esq, Resident Magistrate for the District of Fort Peddie, aged 2 years and 4 months
Died at Fort Peddie on the 19th July after a lingering illness, Alice Elizabeth, aged 2 years and 6 months, youngest daughter of F.C. and Emily WEBB of Fort Peddie
The undersigned takes this means of publicly expressing his thaks for the prompt and successful assistance afforded to him in the recovery of his cattle when taken by marauders last week. He would particularly mention Lt. GOODISON CMR, in command at Driver's Hill, the party of Lancers and CMR and Mr. KOESTER, the guide stationed at that camp, to whose exertions he is indebted for the recovery of his property. He begs also to thank Capts. CAREY and SALIS, CMR, for their promptitude in sending information to that station, and also to Mr. SURMON of the Rural Police for his offer to leave him men for his protection on the night after the attack, although they had been the two previous nights on patrol in the Kowie Bush. To this prompt and combined assistance he is indebted for the restoration of his property and he deems it his duty, therefore, thus to express his sense of the valuable and effective service rendered to him in a time of need.
J. CARLISLE
Belmont
Saturday 31 July 1852
Birth this morning at Eden Grove, the wife of Mr. Nathaniel HOWSE of a son
Birth at Port Elizabeth on the 24th July, Mrs. N. MEYER of a daughter
Married on 13th July 1852 at St.John Church, Fort Beaufort by the Rev. Thos HENCH??, William, youngest son of the late Captain KNIGHT, 7th Dragoon Guards, to Leonora Alford, youngest daughter of Chas. ROSS Esq, late of the CM Riflemen
SERIOUS ACCIDENT
On Wednesday afternoon as Mr. S. DE SMIDT, residing at No.70 Bree Street, was riding down Long Street, his horse became unmanageable, and getting the bit between his teeth started off at full speed. In endeavouring to turn down Castle Street the unfortunate young gentleman was thrown with great violence and received a dangerous fracture on the head. Drs. LAING, ROUX and FLECK were promptly on the spot and rendered every possible assistance. He was carried to the house of his grandmother, Mrs. STRONK, where we understand he still lies insensible.
Saturday 7 August 1852
Birth at Somerset East on the 30th July 1852, the wife of Hougham HUDSON Jun Esquire of a son
Died at her residence in Hill Street on the 27th July 1852, Mrs. Mary STYLE, relict of the late Mr. Thos. STYLE, in the 70th year of her age, leaving seven children and a large circle of friends to lament their loss. Deceased was one of the original Settlers of 1820.
Graham’s Town
Died at Church Place, Oliphant's Hoek, on Saturday at midnight, the 31st July 1852, Margaret Rosina, only daughter of Hendrik and Johanna VAN ROOYEN. Aged 11 months and 18 days.
W. POWELL
Saddle and Harness Maker
Hill Street, Church Square
Has commenced business in the above line on the premises lately in the occupation of Mr. WHILEY, confectioner, where he hopes by strict attention to business , with the best material and workmanship, combined with reasonable charges, to obtain a share of public patronage.
Saturday 14 August 1852
Married by special licence in St. Georges Cathedral, Cape Town on Saturday 31st July 1852 by the Rev. W.A. NEWMAN MA, William Harvey MERCER Esq, Capt. Hon'ble EIC 37th Grenadiers, to Maria Melvina, fourth daughter of F. ROESCH Esq of this city.
Birth at Fort Murray, British Kaffraria, on the 4th instant, the lady of John MACLEAN Esq, Commissioner for the H'lambies, of a son
Died at Block Drift on the 25th July 1852, Mary Ann Eliza, aged 2 years and two months, only daughter of Robert and Harriett MURRAY
Saturday 21 August 1852
Married at King William's Town on the 20th July 1852 by Rev. Mr. GLADWIN, Wesleyan Missionary, W.G.B. SHEPSTONE Esq (second son of Rev. W. SHEPSTONE, Wesleyan Missionary) Civil Commissioner for the Division of Victoria, to Amelia, second daughter of Chas. FULLER Esq. of King William's Town.
Died on the 6th August at King William's Town, Kaffraria, of inflammation of the lungs, brought on by measles, universally regretted, Frances Penelope Wallis, the adored wife of Captain MANSERGH, 6th Royal Regt, and second daughter of the late Wallis ADAMS Esq, Kilbow House, County Cork.
Died at King William's Town on the 9th Aug, Edward Henry, youngest son of J. and L. USHER, aged 1 year and 8 months
Died at East London on the 11th Aug, 1852, Mary Anne, only daughter of James DORRELL and Mary RYDER, aged 4 years and 4 months
Died at Somerset East on Sunday morning the 15th Aug, William Hougham, son of Hougham HUDSON Jnr. Esq, aged 16 days.
Died at Cradock after five weeks severe suffering, Sarah Ellen, fourth daughter of the Rev. G.H. GREEN, Wesleyan Minister, aged one year and seven months
KEI EXPEDITION
The Albany List
List of Volunteers from Graham's Town and Neighbourhood who have gone on the expedition to the Kei.
Wm. STUBBS, Commandant
AMOS, John
ASPINALL, -
APPLEBY, G.
BEST, Wm.
BARRABLE, Wm.
BOUCHER, J.
BOLD, Wm.F.
BROOKS, Chas.
BROWN, Alex.
BOWLES, Joseph
COCK, Nathaniel
CARLISLE, Robert
COLLINS, -
COLLINS, -
COREY, John
COPLEY, George
DOYLE, William
DOLD, John
DUFFIELD, John
DUGGAN, David
DURNEY, Michael
DRAKE, Stephen
DIXON, Henry
DAWSON, James
DYKE, Stephen
ESTMENT, Henry
ELLIOT, Daniel
FEATHERSTONE, Robert
FULLER, John
FITZGERALD, M.
FAIR, Chas.
FRANCIS, Jos.
FYNN, Wm.
FORWARD, W.
GREEN, Geo.
GRADWELL, D.
GRANT, Chas.
GALLAGHER, T.
HOLDSTOCK, W.
HARTLEY, David
HAYTER, J.
HALL, Robert
HALL, Edward
HEATHCOTE, Chas.
HEATHCOTE, Gil.
HEATH, T.
HAYDON, C.
HOGAN, W.
HOWES, C.
HARPER, E.
HILL, Cumberland
HYDE, J.
JONES, C.
JONES, J.
KNOTT, B.
KING, Thos. Jun.
KEEN, T.
KELLY, J.
LATHAM, C.
LEE, W.
LEE, H.
LEE, C.
LAMB, Thos.
MILLER, W.
MILLER, J.
MILLER, C.
MORTON, D.
MITCHLEY, P.
MONTEITH, -
MIDGELY, P.
PENNY, C.
PASKIN, J.
PARKER, T.
PHILLIPS, G.
PAYNE, -
PRESTON, R.
PARKINS, -
PASSMORE, Wm.
PAYNE, S.
PENNY, Wm.
ROBERTS, Jas.
ROBERTS, Hy.
REYNOLDS, R.
ROBEY, G.
REILLY, F.
SMITH, H.
SCOTT, D.
SMITH, D.
SCANLEN, W.
STEWART, C.
SANSOM, W.
SHORT, J.
SMITH, W.
TALBOT, J.
TESTARD, J.
THOMPSON, D.
WEDDERBURN, J.
WEDDERBURN, C.
WEBB, Thos.
WEAKLEY, Joseph
WALLACE, Wm.
WEBB, J.
WOODLAND, J.
WEBB, Wm.
WEBSTER, C.
WARREN, T.
WARREN, R.
WINTER, -
WHITEHEAD, G.
WRIGHT, J.
WHITTLE, J.
WIGGETT, J.B.
WIGGETT, J.
COUNTRY VOLUNTEERS
Sidbury:
POLLARD, S.
SANDAY, J.
Riet Fontein and Dell's Camp:
BROWN, T.
WIGGLE, M.
MACLEAN, C.
Usher's Mill:
WALKER, R.
DAVIS, W.
Salem (Native Volunteers)
[16 names listed]
Salem and Neighbourhood:
DICKASON, H.
DUGMORE, W.
EMSLEY, W,
EMSLEY, G.
EMSLEY, C.
FILLMORE, J.
FILLMORE, T.
JACKINS, W.
HILL, C.
PAXTON, H.
SHELVER, A.
WEBBER, J.
Atherstone's and Neighbourhood:
BERTRAM, P.
BROOKHUIZEN, G.
CUMMING, G. Jun
DAMANT, H.
GREY, E.
HUTTON, H.
JOACHIM. -
WHITE, T.
Wilmot's Camp:
WILMOT, S.
WILMOT, H.
PARR, G.
PARR, H.
DENTON, H.
CONTRIBUTIONS:
| ANDERSON, KENNELLY and Co | £20 |
| ALLISON, J. | £10 |
| ATTWELL, B. | £2 |
| AYLIFF, Jonathan | £2 |
| AUSTEN, R. | £1 |
| AURET, W.H. | £1 |
| ALLCOTT | 10s |
| BLAINE Brothers | £50 |
| BLACK, J & Co | £30 |
| BIRKENRUTH, N. | £25 |
| BRADFIELD, J. | £20 |
| BENJAMIN, M. | £10 |
| BROOKS, B. | £10 |
| BRUMMAGE, S. | £5 |
| BOOTH, E. | £5 |
| BECK, A.W. | £5 |
| BLACKBEARD, R. | £1 |
| BEMFORD, - | £1 |
| BRIGHT, - | £1 |
| BEZANT, C. | £1 |
| BARCLAY, - | £1 |
| BOLD, J.S. | 5s |
| BEEDLE, W. | 5s |
| BARRABLE, D.S. | 5s |
| BULL, John | 1/6 |
| CAWOOD Brothers | £100 |
| CARLISLE, F. | £10 |
| CROUCH, R. Sen | £10 |
| CLOUGH, G.C. | £10 |
| CARLISLE, R.W. | £5 |
| COCKCROFT, T. | £5 |
| CROFT, C.T. | £5 |
| COLE, F.H. | £3 |
| CLAPPERTON, H. | £2 10s |
| COGAN and SHEA | £2 |
| CHADWICK, C. | £2 |
| COCKROFT, W. | £1 |
| CUMMING, G. | £1 |
| CAMPBELL, C.T. | £1 |
| CAMPBELL, J. | £1 |
| COLLIER, J.P. | £1 |
| COLLINS, Joseph | £1 |
| CARNEY, J.H. | £1 |
| COCKCROFT, C. | 10s |
| CHARLTON, - | 5s |
| CUMMING, - | 5s |
| DELL, E.H. | £100 |
| DREDGE Brothers | £30 |
| DOLD, J. | £20 |
| DOUGLAS, J. | £5 |
| DANIELS, W.W. | £5 |
| DIXIE, P. | £2 10s |
| DEVEREUX, Dr. | £2 |
| DICKER, W. | £2 |
| DIXON, J.H. | £1 1s |
| DICKER, W. Jun. | £1 |
| DICKS, S. | £1 |
| DICKS, E. | £1 |
| DENNISON, G. | 10s |
| DE FONTEIN, E. | 5s |
| DOYLE, J.T.V. | 5s |
| DAVIS, - | 2/6 |
| Eastern Province Bank | £50 |
| Eastern Prov. Assurance Co. | £25 |
| EVERLEY, J. | £10 |
| ERSKINE, A. | £5 |
| EDDIE, Dr. | £5 |
| EDKINS, J. | £1 |
| EDWARDS, T. | £1 |
| EEDES, E.J. | £1 |
| EGAN, E. | £1 |
| ENNIS, W. | £1 |
| EDWARDS, R. | £1 |
| ECKLEY, J.C. | 10s |
| Frontier Agricul. and Com. Bank | £50 |
| FINAUGHTY, J. | £15 |
| FLETCHER, W.A. | £10 |
| FORDRED, J. | £5 |
| FUTTER, G. Sen | £5 |
| FUTTER, J. | £1 10s |
| FUTTER, G. Jun | £1 |
| FORRESTER, R. | £1 |
| FITZGERALD, - | £1 |
| Friend | £1 |
| FUTTER, W. | 10s |
| Friend | 5s |
| GODLONTON and WHITE | £25 |
| GRUBB, C. | £5 |
| GALPIN, H. | £5 |
| GILBERT, G. | £5 |
| GLASS, B. | £5 |
| GLASS, W. | £5 |
| GLASS, J. | £4 |
| GLASS, D. | £4 |
| GOWIE, C.R. | £3 |
| GREEN, Joseph | £2 2s |
| GLASS, T. | £2 |
| GRAHAME, J. | £1 |
| GLASS, J. | £1 |
| GEORGE, W. | £1 |
| GROGHAN, J. | £1 |
| GATONBY, J. | £1 |
| GUNN, G. | 10s |
| GRADWELL, W. | 10s |
| GORRIE, James | 10s |
| HAYTON, John | £15 |
| HUME, D. | £15 |
| HILL, J. | £15 |
| HUDSON, Hougham | £10 |
| HAW and Co | £10 |
| HAW, S.and E. | £10 |
| HARDING, S. | £5 |
| HANCOCK, E. | £5 |
| HARPER, Jas. | £5 |
| HUGHES, John | £3 |
| HILL, P. | £2 10s |
| HANCOCK, R. | £2 10s |
| HOLLAND, F. | £1 1s |
| HOLLAND, R. | £1 1s |
| HOLLAND, T. | £1 1s |
| HART, J. | £1 |
| HYDE, A. | £1 |
| HOCKEY, B. | £1 |
| HARPER, J. | £1 |
| HUNT, S. | £1 |
| HOCKEY, W. | £1 |
| HAMILTON, J. | £1 |
| HARTY, M. | £1 |
| HARTLEY, H.C. | 10s |
| HOWELL, H. | 10s |
| HARDING, - | 1s |
| I'ONS, F. | £5 |
| IMPEY, Geo. | £2 |
| IMPEY, G. Jun | £1 |
| IRVING, E. | £1 |
| INGLE, T. | 5s |
| JARVIE, R. | £50 |
| JARVIS, Geo. | £25 |
| JAFFRAY, W.M. | £5 |
| JENNINGS, J. | £1 |
| JACKSON, J. | 10s |
| JUSON, - | 10s |
| JEROME, J. | 10s |
| JOYCE, T. | 5s |
| JACOBS, G. | 5s |
| KING, T.F. | £15 |
| KROHN, N.P. | £10 |
| KROHN, P.F. | £10 |
| KING, F. | £5 |
| KEMP, - | £5 |
| KIDD, C. | £2 |
| KEENE, Thos. | £1 |
| KEIGHTLEY, W. | £1 |
| KETTLES. D. | £1 |
| KEMP. W. | £1 |
| KNOWLES, H. | £1 |
| LUCAS, P.W. | £5 |
| LUCAS, F. | £5 |
| LAWRANCE, J. | £5 |
| LANGFORD, T. | £5 |
| LATHAM, J. | £5 |
| LEVEY, J.B. | £5 |
| LEPPAN, G. | £5 |
| LOWE. D. | 5s |
| Municipality of Graham's Town | £100 |
| MANDY, S.D. and Co. | £25 |
| McMASTER, J. | £20 |
| MUNDY, S. | £5 |
| MARCUS, F. | £3 |
| MURRAY, J. | £3 |
| MARSH, G. | £3 |
| MILLER, J. | £1 10s |
| MORGAN, Dr. | £1 |
| MULLETT, C. | £1 |
| MARSH, J. | £1 |
| MITCHLEY, J. | £1 |
| MILES, W. | £1 |
| MILLER, Widow | 10s |
| McLEAN, C. | 10s |
| MARTIN, J. | 7/6 |
| McCALL, J. | 5s |
| MILLER, G. | 5s |
| MACKALLAH, J. | £1 5s |
| NELSON, T. | £20 |
| NELSON, C. | £5 |
| NICHOLLS, G.J. | £10 |
| NOBLE, W. | £1 |
| OGILVIE, W. | £10 |
| ORSMOND, C. | £5 |
| O'DONNELL, H. | £3 |
| ORSMOND, J. | £2 10s |
| ORSMOND, G. | £2 |
| O'REILLY, Col. | £1 |
| PAKENHAM and FRAMES | £20 |
| POTE, Chas. | £20 |
| PARKER, James | £10 |
| POTE. P. | £5 |
| PALMER. G. | £5 |
| POWELL, P. | £5 |
| PENNY, A. | £5 |
| PRYCE, J. | £2 |
| POWELL, J. Sen | £2 |
| PITT, Widow | £1 |
| PEARCE, Mr. | £1 |
| POTTER, Mr. | £1 |
| PIKE, W. | £1 |
| POWELL, W. | 5s |
| RUTHERFOORD, H.B. | £20 |
| ROBERTS, John | £5 |
| ROBERTS, W. | £3 3s |
| ROBERTS, B. | £2 2s |
| ROUSE, Mrs. | £2 |
| ROWLES, S.E. | £1 |
| RICHARDS, W.A. | 10s |
| RICHARDS, R. | 5s |
| RECALLACK | 5s |
| SLATER, C. | £25 |
| SLATER, J.F. | £10 |
| STONE, J.J.H. | £10 |
| SHEPPERSON, B.M. | £5 |
| STANDEN, Jonathan | £5 |
| SELWYN, W. | £5 |
| STANGER, S. | £5 |
| SMITH, J.H. | £3 |
| SMITH, Walter | £2 |
| SMITH, W.C. | £1 |
| STREAK, W. | £1 |
| STEAD, G. | £1 |
| SOLE, - | £1 |
| STANTON, R. | £1 |
| SWAN, J. | £1 |
| SIMPSON, R. | 10s |
| SHONE, T. | 10s |
| STYLE, T. | 10s |
| TEMLETT, James | £25 |
| THOMPSON, W.R. Jun | £25 |
| THOMAS, John | £10 |
| TAYLOR, Jos. | £5 |
| THACKWRAY, J. | £5 |
| TEMLETT, J. | £5 |
| TROTTER, W. | £5 |
| TILDESLEY, S. | £5 |
| TROLLIP, J. Sen | £5 |
| THOMAS, James | £2 |
| TAYLOR, E.T. | £2 |
| THOMPSON, P.R. | £2 |
| TUDHOPE, F. | £1 |
| TINNENY, - | £1 |
| TREADWAY, J. | £1 |
| THOMAS, - | 10s |
| TUDHOPE, John | 10s |
| TRUTER, - | 10s |
| THOMAS, R. | 2/6 |
| UPTON, Mrs. | 10s |
| WOOD, Geo. | £50 |
| WRIGHT, W. | £20 |
| WILLIAMS, John | £5 |
| WATSON, C. | £5 |
| WALKER, J. Jun | £2 10s |
| WHILEY, J. | £2 |
| WHELDON, J. | £2 |
| WATSON, W. | £2 |
| WRIGHT, C. | £1 |
| WRIGHT, Ebenezer | £1 |
| WALKER, Thos. | £1 |
| WATSON, S. | 10s |
| WARD, H. | 5s |
| WELBELOVED, - | 5s |
| WHITTLE, W. | 5s |
| WIGGETT, W. | 3s |
| Widow's mite | 6d |
| YELLING W. | £4 |
| YELLING, J. | £1 |
| Total Graham's Town | £1700 12 6 |
| [line missing] | £23 15s |
| AUSTEN, W.and J. Sidbury | £3 |
| LENHAM, T. Sidbury | 10s |
| BERRINGTON, Thos. Kowie | £5 |
| Total: | £1732 17 6 |
G.C. FRAMES
Treasurer
BARRINGTON, Thos. a horse
BOYLE, James do
HEWSON, F do
PAXTON, W. do
POTE, Chas. do
SPARKS, R. do
WOOD, G. and J. do
STONE, R.G. a horse, saddle and bridle, and gun
FINAUGHTY, J. a horse, 2 saddles and gun
EDKINS, Jos. a saddle and bridle
LAWRANCE, J. a saddle and bridle
LANGFORD, T. do
HART, J. do
HUME, David do
RHODES, C. do
SPARKS Sen. do
FRIEDLANDER, M. a gun
OSGROVE, - a gun
HOWSE, N. 2 guns
GOLDSWAIN, J. a saddle and gun
BLAINE, H. saddlery etc
LOANS
| NAME | Horses | Saddles and Bridles | Guns |
| AYLIFF, Jonathan | - | - | 1 |
| BLACK, James | - | - | 1 |
| BLAINE, H. | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| BEST, R. | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| COCK, Hon. W. | 1 | 1 | - |
| CAWOOD Brothers | 1 | 1 | - |
| CARLISLE, F. | - | - | 1 |
| CRUMP, Henry | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| DELL, Stephen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| HEIDEMANN, COCK and Co. | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| HOLDSGROVE, - | - | - | 1 |
| JARVIS, Robert | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| KING, T. | 1 | - | - |
| LEE, F. | 1 | 1 | - |
| LEE, Widow Geo. | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| MANDY and Co. | - | 1 | 1 |
| NORDEN, Jos. | - | - | 1 |
| PAKENHAM and FRAMES | 1 | 1 | - |
| PARKER, James | - | 4 | 4 |
| READ, R. | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| SHEPHERD, W. | 1 | 1 | - |
| SHEPPERSON, B.M. | - | 1 | - |
| ULYATE, Henry | 1 | 1 | - |
| VICE, James | - | - | 1 |
| WEDDERBURN, W. | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| WEBB, J. | 1 | - | 2 |
NB Clerks in the service of the two banks and various mercantile establishments, as well as apprentices, who have joined the Expedition, are in all cases retaining their situations and pay, without prejudice in other espects to their interests.
STATEMENT OF PURCHASES to date by the Equipment Committee and settled by drafts on the Treasurer
| 65 horses | £1055 |
| 13 do and 11 saddles and bridles | £251 9 6 |
| 35 saddles and bridles | £94 4 0 |
| 44 guns, mainly rifles and double barrels | £419 12 6 |
| Farriery | £13 14 3 |
| Saddler for repairs | £22 10 2 |
| Saddler for side bags etc | £4 17 3 |
| 14 cloaks and other clothing | £36 7 6 |
| Coffee, sugar etc | £26 18 0 |
| Forage | £7 16 0 |
| Blankets etc for 16 native volunteers from Salem | £8 17 10 |
| Total | £1941 7 0 |
| Receipts by Treasurer of subscriptions as per list | £1732 17 6 |
Other liabilities may be expected for expenses on the road to the muster at the Imvani
G.C. FRAMES, Treasurer
Graham's Town, 21st Aug 1852
COMMITTEE
H. BLAINE Chairman
G.C. FRAMES Treasurer
BIRKENRUTH, N.
CAWOOD, Jas.*
CAWOOD, S.
CLOUGH, G.C.
CURRIE, Walter*
DELL, E.H.*
FINAUGHTY, J.H.*
FRANKLIN, J.G.
FULLER, H.
GODLONTON, Hon. R.
IMPEY, Geo. Sen
JARVIE, R.
KING, T.F.
LAWRANCE, J.
MANDY, S.D.
NELSON, T.
OGILVIE, W.
POTE, C.
STUBBS, T.
STUBBS, W.
TEMLETT, Jas.
WOOD, Geo.
* These formed the sub committee for equipment and were ably assisted by Mr. Thos. STUBBS
Published by order of the Committee
H. BLAINE, Chairman
Saturday 28 August 1852
Died at Fort Grey on the 19th August 1852, after eighteen days suffering, Emma Caroline, second daughter of John Richard and Eliza MISKIN, aged three years and five months.
Saturday 4 September 1852
Birth at Church Place, Oliphant's Hoek, Mrs. S.C. HINDS of a daughter, Aug 25th 1852
Saturday 11 September 1852
Departed this life on 3rd September 1852, Mrs. Robert HART Senior, aged 75 years, after a severe affliction, borne with Christian resignation about 29 years - the last few years helpless as an infant - and a firm faith in her Redeemer, with whom I trust her soul is now enjoying all the blessings of redeeming love.
She has left a disconsolate husband, after a happy union of 48 years 5 months, and a numerous family and circle of friends to lament a loss which, notwithstanding her bodily helplessness, they acutely feel.
Robt. HART Senior
Glen Avon
6th September 1852
Saturday 18 September 1852
Birth at King William's Town, Mrs. George USHER of a daughter
September 12th 1852
Death in the Castle, Cape Town, on the 10th Sept in her 17th year, Georgina Irvine, beloved daughter of the Assistant Commisary General DE SMIDT
Saturday 25 September 1852
Kowie River, Albany 20 September 1852
Birth, Mrs. W.F. COCK of a son
Married at D'Urban, Natal by special licence on the 26th August, the Honourable John BIRD Esq, Acting Surveyor General, and second son to Lieut.Col. BIRD, for many years Secretary to the Government at the Cape, to Sarah Armstrong, eldest daughter of the late James William FAIRBRIDGE Esq MD of Uitenhage
Died at Graham's Town on Friday morning the 17th September 1852, after a short illness, Elizabeth Anne, the beloved wife of Mr. Francis KING, aged 23 years and 1 month. Deceased has left a husband and three young children, together with a large circle of relatives and friends, to mourn their irreparable loss. Her end was peace.
20 Sept 1851 [sic]
Also on the 22nd instant, Francis David, infant son of Mr. Francis KING, aged 14 days
24th Sept. 1852
Died in the Drostdy Barracks, Graham's Town on the 23rd instant after a lingering illness of sixteen weeks, Mary Ann Elizabeth, youngest and beloved daughter of James and Elizabeth BARTHOLEMEW, aged 2 years 2 months and 3 days
Died at King William's Town on Thursday 16th inst of inflammation of the lungs, Thomas. Eldest son of the late Mr. Thomas DOYLE of Graham's Town, aged 23 years.
Saturday 2 October 1852
Married on Tuesday 28th September by the Rev. G. CHAPMAN, Samuel Dorington, eldest son of Mr. James D. LONG of Hope Fontein, to Sarah Ann, third daughter of Mr. Wm WEDDERBURN Sen of this town.
Baptised at St.Mary's Church, Port Elizabeth, Sept 12th, by the Rev. Mr. McCLELAND, a daughter of Edmund and Rebecca TUNBRIDGE of Sunday's River, baptised Rebecca.
Baptised at Uitenhage, Sept. 20th, by the Rev. Mr. COPEMAN, a daughter of Albert and Eliza HADLOW of Sunday's River, baptised Lydia.
Died at Burgher's Dorp on Thursday 16th September 1852, Mr. C.G. E. VAN BUUREN, aged 42 years and 10 months, after a lingering sickness of two months, deeply regretted by his family circle and friends.
Saturday 9 October 1852
Married at Port Elizabeth, Sept. 30th, by the Rev. John WILSON, Wesleyan Minister, Mr. Charles MALLETT to Dorcas Margaret, youngest daughter of Mr. S. CYRUS Sen, both of Graham's Town
Married at Shiloh on the 27th March 1852, by the Rev. A. BONATZ, Mr. Thos. WEBSTER of Whittlesea to Francina, widow of Charles STONE Esq of Cape Town.
Died at Cyver Fontein, Winterberg, the residence of his son-in-law Mr. James SWEETMAN, John Joseph SMITH, aged 73 years and 5 months. Deceased was one of the Settlers of 1820 and highly respected by all who knew him.
Died at Cradock on Sunday 3rd inst, after a short illness, Mary Margaret, aged 21 months, eldest daughter of Dr. DAVIES
Died on Tuesday 5th Oct of water in the brain, Thomas Boswell, youngest son of the late Lt.& Adjt. GORDON, aged 5 years and 9 months.
Died at Graham's Town on the 6th Oct, Sarah Agne [sic], third daughter of John and Sophia SWAN, aged 2 months and 6 days.
NOTICE
Messrs. T and W. STUBBS
Having taken into partnership Mr. Geoge WALLACE, beg to inform their customers and the public generally that from the 1st September 1852 the Business will be carried on in
The Old Shop
No.1 High Street, Graham's Town
Under the firm or style of
STUBBS and WALLACE
And that a good assortment of
SADDLERY, HARNESS etc
Will constantly be kept on hand. And having made arrangements to get their stock direct from England they will be enabled to sell at low prices and articles of best quality.
T and W STUBBS
G WALLACE
Graham's Town
Sept.1st 1852
A good working saddler wanted
Saturday 16 October 1852
Married in St.Mary's Church, Port Elizabeth by the Rev. W. LONG on Thursday Oct 7 1852, William Charles HUTCHONS Esq, Deputy Sheriff of Port Elizabeth, to Eliza Jane, second daughter of John MASKELL Esq of the same place.
Died at Pelham Villa, Ventnor, Isle of Wight on the 4th instant, Mary McArthur BLAKE, aged 33 years, eldest daughter of Capt. ROSS, Graham's Town, Cape of Good Hope
Died at his residence in Cradock on Friday the 8th October, Daniel MAHONY, in the 45th year of his age
Died at Graham's Town on Saturday the 2nd October of consumption, Thomas Charles, eldest son of Mr. Charles SLATER, aged 18 years and 6 months
Died at Whitlesea on the 1st instant, Caroline Charlotte, born McKENZIE, beloved wife of Mr. W. W. ROBERTS, after a long and severe illness, leaving her husband and large circle of relatives and friends to deplore her loss, by whom she was much respected.
Saturday 23 October 1852
Died on the 21st September last, Mr. C. A. BEZANT of Graham's Town, aged 32 years, leaving a disconsolate widow and two young children to deplore his loss.
Birth on the 22nd instant, the widow of the late C.A. BEZANT of a son
Saturday 6 November 1852
Mr. William BARNFATHER, Sworn Government Surveyor, having completed his surveys at Bathurst, hereby notifies that he is now disengaged, and ready to survey erven in any part of Graham's Town, as also any farms situate in the outskirts of the town.
Fort England Road, Graham's Town
Birth at Graham's Town on the 5th Nov 1852, the lady of N.P. KROHN Esq of a son
Birth at Graham's Town on the 30th October 1852, Mrs. A.W. HOOLE of a son
Married at Graham's Town on the 27th ultimo by the Rev. W. SHAW, William AYLIFF Esq, third son of the Rev. J. AYLIFF of Fort Beaufort, to Elizabeth Anne, eldest daughter of the late Mr. Joseph RICHARDS, formerly of Truro, Cornwall
Married at Cradock on the 19th October at the Parsonage of the Dutch Reformed Church, by the Rev. Samuel GRAY MA, Robert Maclochlan ARMSTRONG Esq, District Surgeon, to Hannah Macdonald WATHALL
Died in London on the 29th August 1852, Mr. Simon MARCUS, in the 64th year of his age, for many years a resident in this Colony, leaving a large family and circle of friends to deplore his loss. May God rest his soul in peace!
Died at her residence, Seven Fountains, Mrs. Jane NORMAN, aged 79 years. Deceased came to this Colony with the British Settlers of 1820 and has left a large family to deplore her loss. Her end was peace.
Saturday 13 November 1852
Married at King William's Town on the 4th instant, by the Rev. P.W. GLADWIN, Mr. Charles Edward WILLIAMS to Sarah Ann, eldest daughter of Mr. W. SIMPSON
Married Jul 14th at the residence of Mr. T. HANCOCK, St.John's River, Umzimvoobo, Kaffraria by the Rev. T. JENKINS, Mr. John Hall FIELD to Clarissa Charlotte, daughter of the late Mr. James HANCOCK of Port Elizabeth.
Died at Colesberg on the 2nd November 1852 after a short illness of a few days, Mary Louisa, aged 15 years, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David ARNOT Sen.
MURDER OF MR. G. JAMES BY REBEL HOTTENTOTS
Nov 7 1852. It is my painful duty to inform you that a most cruel murder was perpetrated by Hottentot Bandits near Post Retief yesterday evening.
The dogs of our highly esteemed neighbour, Mr. George JAMES, gave alarm between 8 and 9 o clock yesterday evening, exciting suspicions that persons were prowling about the premises. On the herd going out to ascertain the cause he was immediately shot dead. Mr. JAMES went out instantly on hearing the shot and must have been seized by the bandits, as he was heard pleading with them for mercy. This was not shown him, as his remains were found this morning with 5 gunshot wounds in his body, and his head blown to atoms. The murderers the attempted to fire the building in four places, but desisted on Mrs. JAMES offering to let them in if they would only spare her life. About 30 Hottentots and 2 Kaffirs under the command of the notorious Speelman KIEVET then rushed into the premises and commenced helping themselves to whatever they fancied in the store. This wholesale pillage was put a stop to by Speelman (who is well known to Mrs. JAMES and her family) until he had first helped himself. The rest were then allowed their turn and the sentries were relieved outside in order that they might secure their share of the booty.
They insisted on having ammunition, and a gun was uplifted to beat out Mrs. JAMES' brains on her refusing to produce what they demanded. They eventually got about 60 rounds, an abundance of blankets, clothing, bread and meat, besides every hoof on the premises, consisting of four valuable horses and about 90 head of cattle. Here, then, we have another valuable member cut off from our little community; a widow left with a family of 9 children; and the whole of their hard earnings swept off in an hour. The whole of our mounted burghers, under SWEETNAM, are off after the vagabonds and I trust will overtake them.
You may not have heard that our late highly respected Commandant BRUCE was removed and his valuable mounted force broken up on Friday last. The chapter of disasters commences within 24 hours of his departure, after having kept the district in comparative safety upwards of 10 months.
Another communication detailing this melancholy case adds that at the time of the attack the wife of the murdered man had only been confined two days before, and that notwithstanding her precarious condition the ruffians stripped the place of her necessary bed clothes.
Saturday 20 November 1852
Birth, Mrs. Edward J. SMITH of a son
Uitenhage, 9 Nov 1852
Died at Graham's Town on Tuesday 16th inst, Mrs. Sarah HART, the beloved wife of Mr. Joseph HART, aged 38 years
Died at Fort Murray, British Kaffraria, on the 12th inst, Katharine, second daughter of Colonel John McLEAN, Chief Commissioner of British Kaffraria, aged 3 years and 2 months
Saturday 27 November 1852
Birth at King William's Town on the 18th inst, Mrs. Thomas DAMS of a son
Died at Graham's Town on Thursday 18th November, William HAZEL, aged 74 years and 9 months. His end was peace. He was one of the British Settlers of 1820.
PUBLIC SALE of Valuable BUILDING ALLOTMENTS
To be sold by auction
On Monday 3rd January 1853.
36 Very valuable Building Sites situate in Worcester Street
In a line with Mr. BLAINE's residence, consisting of all that vacant space or ground between Mr. HEWSON's garden and that fine Estate of Captain BOYES, Prospect House.
The situation of these building sites is both cheerful and airy, commanding a fine view from the rising ground of the adjacent gardens. The fertility of the soil in this part of the town is remarkable, and from the fact of the Municipal Commissioners having conveyed service pipes to Mr. BLAINE's premises, all these allotments may by the same means be flooded with water.
A diagram of the allotments will be published next week, and every further information may be obtained by applying to Mr. BARNFATHER, who holds the general plan.
Sale to commence at 4 o' clock pm.
Charles T. CROFT
Charles POTE, Auctioneer
SIDBURY
The Sidbury Estate, together with the stock, the property of Mr. POLLARD, was sold by public auction by Mr. LAWRANCE on Wednesday last, realising nearly £6000. The hotel, five cottages and the lands adjoining were bought by Mr. J. SHELVER for the sum of £1277 12 6. The two farms, 'Woodbury' and 'Skitkop', were bought by Mr. Geo. SLATER and Mr. Joseph GUSH for the sum of £2450. The stock realised about £2000. Some of the heifers realised the extraordinary price of £12 10s each. Although the weather on the two previous days was unpropitious, the attendance was large and the bidding spirited.
Saturday 4 December 1852
Married on Wednesday 1st instant at St.Georges Church, Graham's Town, by the Venerable Archdeacon MERRIMAN, Frederick HOLLAND Esq to Jessie Mary Scott, youngest daughter of W.R. THOMPSON Esq of this town.
Died at Salem on 23rd November 1852, Sarah, wife of Mr. Thomas BERRINGTON, aged 29 years. Deceased has left a husband and four young children to mourn their painful breavement.
Saturday 11 December 1852
Birth at Southwell on the 30th ult, the wife of the Rev. H.P. WATERS of a son
Birth at Port Elizabeth on the 4th Dec 1852, Mrs. Skelton E. WIMBLE of a son
Birth at Graham's Town on the 8th December 1852, Mrs James SAYER of a son
Died at Alice the 28th Nov, the beloved wife of David RUDD, aged 47 years and one month, leaving a disconsolate husband and nine children to deplore her loss after a happy union of 26 years.
Saturday 18 December 1852
Died on the 17th instant, Fanny, the infant daughter of F. LUCAS
Died on the 18th at Fort England, Isabel Harriet, aged two years and five months, the only child of Capt. SAVAGE, 91st Regt.
Died at Cradock on the 10th instant, after four weeks intense suffering, George Henry, youngest son of Edmund and Mary JEFFREY, aged 7 months.
Saturday 25 December 1852
Married at Cradock on the 17th December by the Rev. John TAYLOR, Thomas, second eldest son of the late William PRINGLE Esq of Eldon to Isabella, only child of the late Evadon McIVER Esq, merchant Quebec
Died at Colesberg on the 27th Nov 1852, Emily Helen, aged 10 years 6 months and 14 days, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. David ARNOT Sen.
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