South African Commercial Advertiser 1846 - 4 - October to December
Wednesday 7 October 1846
MARRIAGE
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Monday 5th October by the Rev R.G. Lamb AB:
Mr. Thomas John ALLWRIGHT to Miss pamela Maria WILLIAMS
CHRISTENINGS
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Monday 5th October by the Rev R.G. Lamb AB:
A daughter of Mr. Louis Petrus CAUVIN, baptised Charlotte Elizabeth.
A son of Mr. Thomas HUSTWICK, baptised Thomas Alexander
A son of Mr. Joseph COOK, baptised Joseph.
A son of Mr. John David ENRIGHT, baptised Frederick James.
DEATH
Oct 3: John, son of Mr. William Thomas ROSE, aged 1 day.
Saturday 10 October 1846
DIED at the Residence of Thos. Chas. CADOGAN Esq, Garden Reach, Calcutta on the 27th June last, Marthinus Adriaan, aged 16 years, fourth son of W. GADNEY Esq, Green Point.
Master’s Office, Cape Town, 5th October 1846
EDICT
The Next of Kin and Creditors of Joseph BARNS, of the 9th Company of Royal Sappers and Miners, deceased, are required to take Notice that a Meeting of the Next of Kin and Creditors of the deceased, and surviving Spouse Ellen BARNS, and all others whom these Presents may concern, will be held before the Master of the Supreme Court, in the Grand Jury Room, in the Public Buildings, Cape Town, on Tuesday the 24th November next, at 11 o’clock in the forenoon precisely; and all such Persons as aforesaid are hereby required to attend at the time and place aforesaid, then and there to see Letters of Administration granted to such Person or Persons, as shall then be appointed by the said Master to be Executor or Executors Dative to the Estate of such deceased Person as aforesaid, and Tutor Dative of the Minor Heirs of the deceased.
Clerke Burton, Master of the Supreme Court.
MARRIAGES
In St.George’s Church on Wednesday the 7th October by the Rev R.G. Lamb AB:
Mr. William RICHES to Mrs. Sarah Mitchell DYASON, widow.
In Trinity Church, Harrington-street on Friday October 9 by the Rev T.A. Blair:
Mr. Thomas Isaac MELLISH to Miss Catherine FLEETWOOD.
In the Roman Catholic Church:
Sept 29: Edward CARROL to Margaret DALY.
CHRISTENINGS
In the Roman Catholic Church:
Sept 13: A son of Mr. Richard WALSH, baptised Michael.
Sept 13: A son of Mr. Wm. WARD, baptised William Thomas.
Oct 4: A son of Edward DONOVAN, baptised William.
In St.Paul’s Church Rondebosch by the Rev J Fry AM:
A daughter of Jona DANIEL, baptised Sarah Rachell.
A daughter of Jane HUMPHRIES, baptised Jane Catherine.
A daughter of Maria ROBERTSON, baptised Martha Mary Anne.
DEATH
At Rondebosch
Sept 4: Sarah REES, aged 50 years.
Wednesday 14 October 1846
DIED suddenly at his Residence, Euston Place, Euston-square, London, Major-General Edward BOARDMAN of the H.E.I.C. Madras Service, on the 6th August.
BIRTH at Cape Town on the 13th instant, Mrs. STANBRIDGE of a daughter.
Cape Town, 14th October, 1846.
MARRIAGES
[By Special Licence]
In St.George’s Church on Saturday the 10th October by the Rev R.G. Lamb AB:
Mr. Anthony ISEMONGER to Miss Ann MERRITT
On Monday the 12th October by the same:
Mr. William WARDEN to Rose JONES.
Mr. Francis DOWSING to Wilhelmina Dorothea BASTIAANS.
CHRISTENINGS
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Monday the 12th October by the Rev R.G. Lamb AB:
A daughter of Frederick METCALF Esquire baptised Mary Elizabeth.
A son of Mr. William George HICKMAN, baptised Nicholas John.
A daughter of Mr. George William BOTTING, baptised Maria Elizabeth.
A daughter of Mr. John THOMPSON, baptised Jannet Elizabeth.
Saturday 17 October 1846
BIRTH on the 5th October, the lady of Henry DUMBLETON Esq of Blackwater, George District, of a son.
DIED, after a few days illness, deeply lamented by his relatives and friends, John PHILLIPSON, youngest son of Wm PHILLIPSON Esq, of Arie’s Kraal.
BIRTH, at Sillwood, Camp Ground, on the evening of the 15th October 1846, the lady of Colonel C.B. JAMES H.E.I.C.S., of a son.
Wednesday 21 October 1846
MUSICAL ACADEMY
Mrs. R.J. JOSEPH, from the Royal Academy of Music, London, and Pupil of Signor CRIVELLI, begs to inform the Ladies of Cape Town and its Vicinity that she intends receiving a limited number of Pupils at her Residence, No.11 Keizersgracht, for the purpose of imparting a thorough knowledge of the Piano-Forte, Singing and Harmony. The Terms may be ascertained on application.
DIED on Sunday the 11th instant, Mrs. the Widow F.H. SCHULTZE, aged 72 years and 3 months.
Cape Town 17th Oct 1846.
Saturday 24 October 1846
MARRIED by Special Licence at Colesberg, Sept 23 1846, by the Revd Theophilus Atkinson, Mr. Braham KISCH to Jane Harris THOMSON, late of Elgin, Scotland.
Master’s Office, Cape Town, 20th October 1846
EDICT
The Next of Kin and Creditors of Thomas SEPHTON, deceased, formerly of Graham’s Town, but lately a Catechist at Umpukane, in Bechuana Land, are required to take Notice that a Meeting of the Next of Kin and Creditors of the deceased, and all others whom these Presents may concern, will be held before the Master of the Supreme Court, in the Grand Jury Room, in the Public Buildings, Cape Town, on Tuesday the 15th December next, at 11 o’clock in the forenoon precisely; and all such Persons as aforesaid are hereby required to attend at the time and place aforesaid, then and there to see Letters of Administration granted to such Person or Persons, as shall then be appointed by the said Master to be Executor or Executors Dative to the Estate of such deceased Person as aforesaid, and Tutor Dative of the Minor Heirs of the deceased.
Clerke Burton, Master of the Supreme Court.
Master’s Office, Cape Town, 20th October 1846
EDICT
The Next of Kin and Creditors of Maria Elizabeth WESSELS, deceased wife of Jacobus Johannes Hermanus UYS, Barend’s son, of Swellendam District, are required to take Notice that the said deceased died intestate, and that a Meeting of the Next of Kin and Creditors of the deceased, and surviving Husband, and all others whom these Presents may concern, will be held before the Resident Magistrate at his Office, Swellendam, on Thursday the 10th December next, at 10 o’clock in the forenoon precisely; and all such Persons as aforesaid are hereby required to attend at the time and place aforesaid, then and there to see some Person or Persons selected by such Magistrate, for approval by the Master of the Supreme Court, as fit and proper to be by the said Master appointed Executor or Executors Dative to the Estate of such deceased Person as aforesaid, and Tutor Dative of the Minor Heirs of the deceased.
Clerke Burton, Master of the Supreme Court.
DIED on the 16th instant at Simon’s Bay, in the 20th year of his age, 4 days after his return by HM Ship Thunderbolt from serving with the Swellendam Burghers on the Frontiers, Henry METCALF, youngest son of Joshua METCALF Esq, late Merchant in cape Town.
DIED on the 11th October 1846, at Graaff-Reinet, Doctor J.G. Heinrich KREBS, aged 49 years; born at Wittingen in the Kingdom of Hanover, much regretted by his numerous Friends, and particularly by a few of his Countrymen, who will long feel this loss. He leaves a disconsolate Widow and a Minor Child.
MARRIAGES
In St.Frances’ Church, Simon’s Town, 14th September, by the Rev E. Judge AM:
Orie PAYNE to Catherine PETERSON.
George COZET to Kattootia
CHRISTENINGS
In St.Paul’s Church Rondebosch on Thursday 15th Oct by the Rev J Fry AM:
A daughter of C. BURTON Esq, Master of the Supreme Court, baptised Sophia Alethea.
In St.Frances’ Church, Simon’s Town by the Rev E. Judge AM:
Aug 24: A daughter of J. WILLIAMS, baptised Sophia Elizabeth.
Sept 7: A daughter of D. PETERSON, baptised Caroline Fanny.
Sept 14: An adult, native of the Cape, baptised Catherine.
Sept 14: A son of William SAVAGE, baptised Felix.
Sept 28: A son and daughter of Orie PAYNE, baptised John and Maria Magdalena.
Sept 28: A son of Cornelia FELIX, baptised Samuel William George Shepcoat.
In St.Andrew’s Church on Sunday the 18th October by the Rev Geo. Morgan:
A daughter of Mr. John MURCHESON, baptised Margaret Ballantine.
DEATHS
At Simon’s Town:
Aug 29: ___ JAMIESON, private HM 15th Regt.
Aug 31: ___ BROWN, private 95th Regt.
Sept 5: Henry STEVENS, seaman, HMS Apollo, aged 20 years.
Sept 5: James TINDALL, HM 73rd Regt, aged 21 years.
Sept 6: George ROOKS, aged 60 years.
Sept 6: Philos FULCHER, serjt. RM, aged 32 years.
Sept 13: William SHERWOOD, private HM 73rd Regt, aged 27 years,
Sept 13: Archibald BRADFOOT, private HM 73rd Regt, aged 21 years.
Sept 20: J. ADLAM, private HM 73rd Regt.
Oct 8: Mr. Henry METCALF, late of the Burgher Force, aged 20 years.
Oct 9: Caroline Fanny PETERSON, aged 2 months.
Wednesday 28 October 1846
BIRTH at Rondebosch on Saturday the 24th instant, Mrs. James SEARIGHT of a son.
MARRIAGE
In St.George’s Church on Monday the 26th October by the Rev R.G. Lamb AB:
William BRUCE to Wilhelmina Adriansina WILTERS.
CHRISTENINGS
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Monday the 26th October by the Rev R.G. Lamb AB:
A son of John Robert BOYSON Esq, Solicitor, of Madras, East Indies, baptised John Alexander.
A son of Mr. Joshua Nicholas Bartlett MILLER, master mariner, baptised William Joshua.
A son of Mr. John ROGERS, baptised William Heyward.
A son of Mr. Joseph BELL, baptised William Henry Davis.
A son of Mr. James William JURY, baptised Robert Buchanan.
A son of Mr. John HOWELL, baptised John Thomas.
A daughter of Alfred RAVENS, baptised Sarah Keizia.
A daughter of John Johannes THEUNIS, baptised Mary Elizabeth.
A daughter of William BRUCE, baptised Francina Rosetta.
An adult person, native of Madras, baptised John, surname VERAPAH.
Saturday 31 October 1846
SEA POINT BOARDING ESTABLISHMENT
Mrs. J.T. BLORE will be able to accommodate a limited number of Boarders during the summer season.
Oct 31st.
Graham’s Town, 23rd October 1846
Lieutenant-Colonel VAN DER MEULEN and Officers 73rd Regt take the opportunity of meeting Captain BROWN of the barque Catherine to express to him their high sense of his generous endeavours to afford assistance to HM Troop Ship Apollo (having 73rd Regt on board) when in great danger of going on shore on the reefs at the Great Fish River Mouth, at th place called Waterloo Bay, on the 30th August last.
They feel grateful to Captain BROWN for having voluntarily left his ship at that time to give his opinion, founded on experience, as to the danger attending a longer stay on the part of the Apollo, and to tender his assistance to carry a hawser to a neighbouring vessel.
Lt-Col VAN DER MEULEN and Officers 73rd also sincerely regret to hear of the wreck, on the 5th instant, of the barque Catherine, at Waterloo Bay: and while they rejoice to hear of Captain BROWN’s escape, and that of his crew, cordially sympathise with him in his misfortune.
C.J. VAN DER MEULEN, Lt-Col.
N. PINCKNEY, Major
G.H. SMITH, Bt. Major
W.L. BARKER, captain
Charles HOGHTON, Lieut.
B.M. HICKSON
Hugh OWEN, Lieut.
Chas. LITTLEHALES, Lieut.
C. FAUNT, Lieut.
William H. MARK, Ensign
W. LAWES PETO, Lieut.
B. BROWN, Capt.
Charles COMBE, Capt.
M.E. O’CONNELL, Capt.
W.G. CHETWYND, Lieut.
W.B. FAUNCE, Capt.
Alfred C. KNOX, Lieut.
John W. RAMSAY, Ensign
John CARWER, Quarter-Master
W.P. HODGSON, Assist-Surgeon
John CORST, Paymaster
P.B. RIETWELL, Adjutant
WATERING THE STREETS
For about six months in the year the dust in the Heeregracht, Keizersgracht, and some neighbouring streets, is not only an annoyance, but really injurious to goods in open shops and stores. For some fifty or sixty pounds this annoyance could be kept under, or wholly removed, by sprinkling these streets with water from the common watering carts. To the Householders of Keizersgracht, Heerengracht, Shortmarket-street and St.George’s-street, this would be a mere trifle, probably not more than a half-penny a day, for six months. They might be invited to meet and consider this by their Wardmasters.
Master’s Office, Cape Town, 20th October 1846
EDICT
The Next of Kin and Creditors of Cornelis VAN DOORN, of the George District, deceased, are required to take Notice that the said deceased died intestate, and that a Meeting of the Next of Kin and Creditors of the deceased, and all others whom these Presents may concern, will be held before the Resident Magistrate at his Office, George, on Wednesday the 16th December next, at 10 o’clock in the forenoon precisely; and all such Persons as aforesaid are hereby required to attend at the time and place aforesaid, then and there to see some Person or Persons selected by such Magistrate, for approval by the Master of the Supreme Court, as fit and proper to be by the said Master appointed Executor or Executors Dative to the Estate of such deceased Person as aforesaid.
Clerke Burton, Master of the Supreme Court.
BIRTH in Cape Town on the 27th instant, Mrs. H.C. VOGET of a son.
THE NAUTILUS
Cape Town, 29th October 1846
Captain J.P. ELLIS, brig ‘Nautilus’
Dear Sir, We regret to observe in the Zuid Afrikaan of this date a repetition of the complaints relative to the treatment of the Burghers on board our vessel during the late voyage from Algoa Bay, and we feel ourselves called upon in justice to you to state, that having had many opportunities of observing the provisions served out and the accommodations set apart to the Burghers, in our opinion, having had some experience in these affairs, no just ground of complaint exists.
That these persons, many of them members of respectable and even wealthy families, should have found themselves exceedingly uncomfortable, when on board a vessel for the first time in their lives, and suffering much in bad weather, from sea-sickness, is not to be wondered at, but we again assert that in our opinion there is no ground for just complaint. On the contrary, we have pleasure in bearing our testimony to your unremitted attention, not only to the duties of the vessel, but to the comfort of all on board, as afar as you had in your power.
We remain, dear Sir, your obedient servants
Henry HEWITT
C.S. PILLANS Jun.
W. PRETYMAN
CHRISTENINGS
In Trinity Church on Monday the 26th October by the Rev T.A. Blair:
A daughter of Mr. H. DRINKWATER, baptised Mellicent.
By the Rev E. Miller of the Free Church of Scotland:
A daughter of Alexander BROWN Esq, Surgeon, baptised Marjory Daniel.
In St.Paul’s Church Rondebosch on Sunday the 25th October by the Rev J Fry AM:
A son of William John DANNIET, baptised William Wright.
A daughter of James REVEL, baptised Elizabeth Johanna.
Saturday 7 November 1846
MARRIAGES
In St.Paul’s Church Rondebosch on Monday November 2 by the Rev J Fry:
John SMITH to Matilda ADAMS
Robert HARE to Maria RAPKIN
James SAWILL to Matilda BIDE
CHRISTENINGS
In St.Frances’ Church Simon’s Town by the Rev E Judge AM:
Oct 18: A son of Mr. Edw. TAYLOR, of Cape Town, baptised Charles Henry Fineran.
Oct 20: A daughter of Mr. Josiah ANDERSON, baptised Isabella Elizabeth.
In St.Andrew’s Church on Sunday the 1st November by the Rev Geo. Morgan:
A daughter of Mr. Nathaniel DAY, baptised Christina Mariah.
DEATHS
At Simon’s Town:
Oct 22: John Edward MILLER, aged 1 year and 7 months.
Oct 23: John BRAY, aged 32 years.
Wednesday 11 November 1846
DIED on the 8th November of Consumption, at his Mother’s Residence, 36 Roeland-street, Cape Town, Cape of Good Hope, Mr. William BINGHAM Junior, aged 27 years.
BIRTH at Rondebosch on the 6th instant, the lady of Captain WOLFF of a daughter.
MARRIAGE
In Trinity Church on Monday the 9th Nov by the Rev T.A. Blair:
Mr. James WILEY to Miss Margaret Byron PEARSON.
CHRISTENINGS
In Trinity Church on Sunday the 8th Nov by the Rev T.A. Blair:
A daughter of Mr. R.J.W. BURNIE, baptised Maria Joanna.
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Monday 9th Nov by the Rev R.G. Lamb AB:
A son of Mr. Edward SMITH, baptised James.
A son of Mr. Thomas BELL, baptised William HEIKEN.
A son of Mr. Edward COTTLE, baptised Joseph.
A son of Mr. Josiah RASHFORD, baptised James Edward.
DEATH
Nov 8: Mr. William BINGHAM, late of Graham’s Town, aged 27 years.
Saturday 14 November 1846
The Undersigned beg to acquaint the Public that since the 1st July last they have entered into Partnership and carried on the Butchers Trade, under the Style and Firm of MORKEL & DE VILLIERS, that from long experience they are able to supply the Public and their Customers with the best and cheapest Meat, at No.3 Market-square and Nos. 4 and 5 Shambles, where their daily personal attendance leads to an immediate dispatch of all orders entrusted to them.
P.L. MORKEL
P.Z. DE VILLIERS
MARRIED in St.George’s Church Graham’s Town by the Rev Brownlow Maitland MA on Thursday 5th Nov, the Reverend William LONG, Chaplain at Graaff-Reinet, to Madeline Meriel, second daughter of James Duff WATT Esq, Assistant Commissary General to the Forces.
MARRIAGE
In St.Paul’s Church Rondebosch on Monday 9th November by the Rev J Fry AM:
Mr. James BRADSHAW to Miss Eliza STONE
CHRISTENINGS
On the 4th instant, at Vogelgezang, near Malmesbury, by the Rev J.C. Brown:
Three children of Mr. Thomas HANNAH, baptised Helen, Thomas and James.
Wednesday 18 November 1846
CHRISTENINGS
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Monday 16th Nov by the Rev R.G. Lamb AB:
A daughter of George PETERSON, baptised Ann.
A daughter of William Thomas JOY, baptised Helena Frederica Maria.
In Trinity Church on Monday the 16th November by the Rev T.A. Blair:
A son of Mr. William BROADWAY, baptised James Henry.
By the Rev E Miller of the Free Church of Scotland:
A daughter of Capt. James MURISON, of the Flora, baptised Jane Christina.
DEATHS
Nov 11th 1846: Miss Anna Maria Elizabeth HAYLETT, aged 19 years 6 months and 21 days.
Nov 13th: Mr. Charles Barker CRICKMORE, aged 30 years.
Nov 15th: Mrs. Juda COTTLE, wife of Mr. Thomas COTTLE, aged 72 years.
Nov 15th: John HAYNES, seaman, aged 57 years.
Nov 15th: Mr. William BIRCH, aged 68 years.
Saturday 21 November 1846
BIRTH, Mrs DREW, at Wynberg, on the 18th November of a boy.
DIED on the 18th November, the infant son of Hy. DREW, Surgeon.
MARRIAGES
In St.Andrew’s Church on Monday 16th November by the Rev Geo Morgan:
Mr. William MURRAY to Miss Georgina MURRAY
In St.George’s Church, Graham’s Town on Thursday 5th November by the Rev Brownlow Maitland AM:
The Rev William LONG, Chaplain of Graaff-Reinet, to Madeline Mereil, second daughter of James Duff WATT Esq, Assistant Commissary General to the Forces.
CHRISTENINGS
In St.Andrew’s Church on Sunday the 15th November by the Rev Geo Morgan:
A son of Mr. James PEBBLES, baptised William Jackson.
A son of Mr. Daniel BAIN, baptised Daniel William.
A daughter of Mr. James MURPHY, baptised Sarah Jane.
DEATHS
Nov 18: Mrs. Ann WILLIAMSON, wife of Capt. J. WILLIAMSON, of the brig Osborne, aged 28 years.
Nov 18: Mr. John WRIGHT, boatman, aged 33 years and 10 days.
In Somerset Hospital:
Nov 17: John BROWN, aged 46 years.
Master’s Office, Cape Town, 18th Nov 1846
EDICT
The Paternal and Maternal Relations of Thomas ELLIOTT, Minor Child of John Wilkinson ELLIOTT, are required to take Notice that a Meeting of the Paternal and Maternal Relations of the said Minor will be held before the Master of the Supreme Court, in the Grand Jury Room, in the Public Buildings, Cape Town, on Tuesday the 5th January 1847, at 11 o’clock in the forenoon precisely; and all such Persons as aforesaid are hereby required to attend at the time and place aforesaid, then and there to see Letters of Confirmation granted to such Person or Persons, as shall then be appointed by the said Master to be Tutor or Tutors Dative of the Minor, in respect of the Property devolving on him from the Estate of the said John Wilkinson ELLIOTT.
Clerke Burton, Master of the Supreme Court.
Master’s Office, Cape Town, 18th November 1846
EDICT
The Next of Kin and Creditors of Susanna Francina VAN AARDE, widow of the late Jan Jurgen KOTZE, deceased, are required to take Notice that a Meeting of the Next of Kin and Creditors of the deceased, and all others whom these Presents may concern, will be held before the Master of the Supreme Court, in the Grand Jury Room, in the Public Buildings, Cape Town, on Tuesday the 5th January next, at 11 o’clock in the forenoon precisely; and all such Persons as aforesaid are hereby required to attend at the time and place aforesaid, then and there to see Letters of Administration granted to such Person or Persons, as shall then be appointed by the said Master to be Executor or Executors Dative to the Estate of such deceased Person as aforesaid.
Clerke Burton, Master of the Supreme Court.
Master’s Office, Cape Town, 18th November 1846
EDICT
The Next of Kin and Creditors of Joseph DE KLERK, of the Cradock District, deceased, are required to take Notice that the said deceased died intestate, and that a Meeting of the Next of Kin and Creditors of the deceased, and surviving Spouse Roos ABRAHAMS, and all others whom these Presents may concern, will be held before the Resident Magistrate at his Office, Cradock, on Monday the 4th January 1847, at 10 o’clock in the forenoon precisely; and all such Persons as aforesaid are hereby required to attend at the time and place aforesaid, then and there to see some Person or Persons selected by such Magistrate, for approval by the Master of the Supreme Court, as fit and proper to be by the said Master appointed Executor or Executors Dative to the Estate of such deceased Person as aforesaid, and Tutor Dative of the Minor Heirs of the deceased.
Clerke Burton, Master of the Supreme Court.
Wednesday 25 November 1846
DEATH at Wynberg on the 23rd November 1846, Johannes Andreas, youngest son of Mr. J.A. TRUTER, Oloff Son, aged 10 months and 23 days.
CHRISTENINGS
In St.George’s Church, Cape Town on Monday 23rd Nov by the Rev R.G. Lamb AB:
A son of Mr. James BUTTENSHAW, baptised James Sharp.
A son of Mr. Jno. PANTER, baptised John Edmund Maunsell.
A daughter of Mr. Thos. Geo. ALEXANDER, baptised Lydia.
Saturday 28 November 1846
John HARRISON
Silk Dyer &c
No.8 Burg-street, nearly opposite Mr. HURLEY
In returning thanks to his numerous Friends and Customers, begs to intimate that he has received per ‘Cape Packet’ a fresh supply of Dye Drugs, which will enable him to dye the most permanent and fashionable colours adapted for the ensuing season, on the most moderate terms.
Gentlemen’s clothes cleaned, dyed and pressed, and entirely renovated.
NB Mournings dyed in 48 hours’ notice. Straw bonnets dyed and blocked.
Country Orders punctually attended to.
Master’s Office, Cape Town, 25th Nov 1846
EDICT
The Next of Kin and Creditors of Maria Johanna Jacoba DU PREEZ, deceased wife of Pieter Stephanus NAUDE, of the Graaf-Reinet District, are required to take Notice that the said deceased died intestate, and that a Meeting of the Next of Kin and Creditors of the deceased, and surviving Husband, and all others whom these Presents may concern, will be held before the Resident Magistrate at his Office, Graaff-Reinet, on Saturday the 9th January 1847, at 11 o’clock in the forenoon precisely; and all such Persons as aforesaid are hereby required to attend at the time and place aforesaid, then and there to see some Person or Persons selected by such Magistrate, for approval by the Master of the Supreme Court, as fit and proper to be by the said Master appointed Executor or Executors Dative to the Estate of such deceased Person as aforesaid, and Tutor Dative of the Minor Heirs of the deceased.
Clerke Burton, Master of the Supreme Court.
Master’s Office, Cape Town, 25th November 1846
EDICT
The Next of Kin and Creditors of Daniel Pieter LIEBENBERG, deceased, and surviving Spouse Susanna Margaretha VAN DER MERWE, of the Graaf-Reinet District, are required to take Notice that the said deceased died intestate, and that a Meeting of the Next of Kin and Creditors of the deceased, and surviving Spouse, and all others whom these Presents may concern, will be held before the Resident Magistrate at his Office, Graaff-Reinet, on Saturday the 9th January 1847, at 10 o’clock in the forenoon precisely; and all such Persons as aforesaid are hereby required to attend at the time and place aforesaid, then and there to see some Person or Persons selected by such Magistrate, for approval by the Master of the Supreme Court, as fit and proper to be by the said Master appointed Executor or Executors Dative to the Estate of such deceased Person as aforesaid, and Tutor Dative of the Minor Heirs of the deceased.
Clerke Burton, Master of the Supreme Court.
MARRIAGES
In the Dutch Reformed Church on Friday 20th November by the Rev J Spyker VDM:
The Rev H.L. DE VILLIERS, Minister of Clanwilliam, to Miss Cornelia Sophia SPYKER, youngest daughter of the Rev J SPYKER.
In the Roman Catholic Church:
Nov 24: Mr. William Walker SPRING to Mrs. mary Anne WOOD.
CHRISTENINGS
In St.Paul’s Church, Rondebosch on Sunday November 22 by the Rev J Fry AM:
An adult, baptised Catherine Elizabeth, surnamed HOWRENCE.
In the Roman Catholic Church:
Oct 18: A son of Richard GREGG, Garrison Serjt-major, Simon’s Town, baptised Francis James.
Nov 16: A son of Mr. Michael Peter DELAHUNT, baptised Joseph Hilton.
Nov 22: A son of John DEE, baptised Nicholas Augustine.
Nov 24: A daughter of Henry COX, baptised Cicilia Magdalena Georgina.
Wednesday 2 December 1846
DIED suddenly at Cape Town on the morning of the 25th instant, Catherine Johanna, Relict of the late Josh. H. JACKSON Esq, Bombay Civil Service, aged 30 years; deeply and sincerely regretted by her Family and Friends.
Simon’s Town, 30th Nov 1846
MARRIAGE
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Monday 30th Nov by the Rev R.G. Lamb AB:
Robert George ENKELDOE to Elizabeth Caroline ALLCOCK
CHRISTENINGS
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Monday 30th Nov by the Rev R.G. Lamb AB:
A daughter of James Samuel FORD Esq, baptised Elizabeth.
A son of the late Mr. Charles Barker CRICKMORE, baptised John Alfred
On Sunday 29th November by the Rev Wm. Gorrie of the Free Church of Scotland:
A son of John Pierre BATESTÉ, baptised Hendrick Simon.
A daughter of Jonathan CASPERUS, baptised Anna Johanna Sophia.
On Tuesday the 1st December at 35 St.John-street by the Rev J.C. Brown:
A daughter of Mr. R.N. BURTON, baptised Susan Chapman.
A son of Mr. G.J. PIKE, baptised George Robert.
Saturday 5 December 1846
REMOVAL
C. GRIES, Bookbinder, from No.22 to 113 Loop-street, between Church and Wale-street.
FRONTIER
(Graham’s Town Journal)
Received information from the N.E. Boundary, dated 21st instant, from which it appears that a dispatch had just reached the Colony for the Governor from the Diplomatic Agent, W. FYNN, now in the Amaponda country, and it appears that two out of three messengers entrusted there with were destroyed on the way. The letter before us states –
The express for His Excellency from Mr. FYNN, was brought to the Kei, below Stoffel VENTER’s, by two men that have in my opinion been murdered. Three men were coming with the letters, one of whom providentially escaped, although fired at several times. He had to conceal himself in the water from 12 o’clock until sun-set, keeping only his head out of the water. These men are supposed to have been destroyed by the colonial levies, and not by the Kaffirs.
This day the Rifle Brigade, consisting of 281 rank and file, and the following officers, reached Graham’s Town:- Capts. A.H. HORSFORD, A.S. MURRAY, and GIDSON; Lieuts. J. AECKWITH, CARTWRIGHT, V.O. OXENDEN, and F.D. HOWELL. This Corps is to march to-morrow for Colonel SOMERSET’s division, and to which it is to be attached. It appears to be peculiarly well adapted for the service of this frontier. The dress is very similar to that of the C.M. Rifles, and their other appointments just suited to this country, and to the duty they will be required to do on this border.
Tuesday – Received information of a hair-breadth escape from death by Mr. PENNY, jun., of Salem. It appears that yesterday he was out a few miles from his place of residence in search of some missing oxen. He was crossing a deep and rocky pass on the Assagai River, near a dense bush called the Buffalo Kloof, when he perceived a Kaffir armed with a gun moving in a crouching posture a short distance before him.
Being on a restive horse, Mr. PENNY, though lame, dismounted for the purpose of having greater command of his gun, but before reaching the ground received the fire of the savage, and whose aim was so well meant, that the ball passed through the brim of his hat. Mr. P. fired in return, but at that moment he saw two other Kaffirs running to cut off his retreat from the pass into which he had entered. Not a moment was to be lost; springing therefore into his saddle, he dashed forward, and succeeded in making good his retreat from the lurking enemy.
Wednesday – Information came in to day that during the previous night a large number of cattle had been swept off from the Institution of Farmersfield. The adroit plunderers had succeeded in emptying three kraals and in making off with the whole of the cattle which they had contained. Unfortunately, the village was but weak, arising from a number of its most useful hands having been called to do active service in the field, and others of them being absent at the Kowie with wagons for supplies. Pursuit was, however, immediately made by a small party on the track of the marauders…. Reported that the spoors of several Kaffirs had been seen near Vaal Krans, 18 N.W. of Graham’s Town, and apprehensions are entertained of robberies in that quarter.
Thursday – Received information of the loss of the little coaster “Albatross”, the property of Messrs. CAWOOD, in attempting, for the first time, to enter the mount of the river. It seems that she reached that point on Tuesday, and succeeded in crossing the bar in safety. In nearing the bluff, however, at the entrance of the narrows, from some error of steerage she got on the sand on the western shore. Assistance being promptly given, a rope was made fast to her from the opposite bank, and it was expected that the next day she would have been secured from danger. Unfortunately, it came on to blow a hurricane, and in spite of every effort she was driven on the rocks on the Eastern side of the river, where we understand she is a complete wreck. We believe a great part of the cargo has been or will be saved. No lives have been lost.
The regret felt at this misfortune is heightened from the fact that it was an experimental trip, and that it must damp the ardor of those who are anxious to make the Fish River available for maritime purposes. However, one fact has been proved, namely that the impediment to the navigation of the River does not consist in the bar, and which in this instance was crossed without difficulty. The great desideratum at all such places as the Knysna, Kowie, and Fish River, appears to be a steam-tug. With this all these places would be easy and safe, without such aid they must ever be difficult and dangerous. The “Albatross” was an old vessel, her burthen about 20 tons. She was laden chiefly with Flour and salt.
Friday – Received a copy of the following official report:-
Farmersfield, November, 1846.
With great pleasure I write to inform you that we have overtaken the Kaffirs who took our cattle from Farmersfield, and recovered all the cattle except one which the thieves had slaughtered, and was preparing to cook it. The thieves were under Blue Krantz, on the Braak River, in a very deep kloof near the River, where men may fear to enter.
We there fell in with three Kaffirs. One was coming out of the bush just as we entered, we fired and shot him through the forehead, leaving him dead. Some of our party whom we had posted below in the kloof shot the other two, one through the lungs, leaving him dead also. The third was shot through the back, who fell, leaving all his things which he was carrying and cried out for mercy; he however did not wait, but immediately threw himself down some rocks into the river, it was late in the day. No persons were left to protect the place, so we did not search for him. We are certain he will never see his country again.
After driving away our cattle the thieves selected 39 of the best, - 38 of which we have recovered.
We have taken the following articles from these thieves:- 2 guns, with powder horns and 2 pouches, with many balls, 6 assagais, 3 riems, 2 pecks or hoes, 3 knap-sacks, 3 tinder boxes, pipers, knives, &c., 3 karosses, 1 whip.
Information has been received from Kaffirland, to the effect that Col. SOMERSET, within the last few days, has made a most successful movement upon Pato’s position, near the source of the Buffalo, capturing 2,000 head of fine cattle. Two men of the C.M. Rifles are said to have been killed in this affair, - but the loss on the part of the Kaffirs is not mentioned, nor do we infer it can have been great, as the enemy, on finding whom he had to deal with, fell back at once, leaving the above-mentioned number of cattle in the hands of the British force. It is stated that Colonel SOMERSET in making a reconnoisance previous to his attack, narrowly escaped being intercepted by the enemy. We have also an account purporting that an attempt was made on Monday last, the 23rd instant, by the Kaffirs to intercept a convoy of mule wagons on their way with supplies from Fort Peddie to Colonel SOMERSET’s camp on the Gualana. It seems that the escort, consisting of 18 men, were inside these wagons, and, consequently, not been seen by the Kaffirs, the latter probably considered they were without guard. Be this as it may, the Kaffirs presented themselves in such force that it was not thought prudent to proceed; - wheeling round, therefore, the convoy succeeded in getting back at a sharp pace to Fort Peddie without injury.
Saturday – Received further particulars from the N.E. Boundary, and from which it appears that the poor men who were killed while bringing dispatches for His Excellency were shot by a party of Boers at the Kei Drift. They were sitting on the ground at the time when attacked, and were mistaken, it must be supposed, for Kaffirs; but still the attack appears to have been so thoughtlessly made, that the government is called upon by every principle of justice and humanity to cause a rigid inquiry into the whole of the circumstances attending the case. One man escaped by concealing himself in the water among reeds, with only his mouth and nostrils exposed for air. He remained in this perilous and painful situation from noon until sun-set, and then succeeded in affecting his escape with part of the dispatches, which he picked up on the spot, where they were at the moment of attack.
CHRISTENING
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Tuesday 1st Dec by the Rev R.G. Lamb AB:
A son of James SEARIGHT Esq, baptised James.
DEATH
Nov 30: Alice Sarah, daughter of Mr. George Reuben MIDGELY, aged 9 months and 18 days.
Master’s Office, Cape Town, 2nd December 1846
EDICT
The Next of Kin and Creditors Johanna Catharina RABE, Widow of the late Joseph Henry JACKSON, of the Bombay Civil Service, deceased, are required to take Notice that a Meeting of the Next of Kin and Creditors of the deceased, and all others whom these Presents may concern, will be held before the Master of the Supreme Court, in the Grand Jury Room, in the Public Buildings, Cape Town, on Tuesday the 19th January 1847, at 11 o’clock in the forenoon precisely; and all such Persons as aforesaid are hereby required to attend at the time and place aforesaid, then and there to see Letters of Administration granted to such Person or Persons, as shall then be appointed by the said Master to be Executor or Executors Dative to the Estate of such deceased Person as aforesaid.
Clerke Burton, Master of the Supreme Court.
Wednesday 9 December 1846
FRONTIER
(Frontier Times)
Monday – A shocking murder was wantonly and publicly committed in High-street, Graham’s Town, yesterday evening, The murderer is a young Hottentot in the employ of Mr. OGILVIE. The man, it seems, was standing in the street with his gun loaded, and was speaking to two Hottentot girls, who were in charge of two little children belonging to Mr. E. PHILIPPS, to one of whom he made a proposal, which on her declining to accept, he levelled his gun and threatened to shoot her. The children on seeing him raise his gun, immediately ran off, the elder one, a boy of about four years of age, leading the younger. The man fired, and the ball passing through the shoulder of one of the girls, who was killed on the spot, struck the other, who, after lingering a short time, also expired. The man is in custody.
MARRIAGE
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Monday the 7th Dec by the Rev R.G. Lamb AB:
Charles Egbert Higgins KEKEWICH Esq to Miss Catherine Sarah WRANKMORE
CHRISTENINGS
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Monday the 7th Dec by the Rev R.G. Lamb AB:
Two children of Mr. Stephen William HOARE, baptised Thomas William Haylett and Susannah Sarah.
A son of Mr. Edward Samuel WARD, baptised Morgan John.
DEATHS
In Somerset Hospital:
December 4th 1846: John DOUDNEY, aged 29 years.
December 5th: William ATTRILL, seaman, late of the brig Nautilus, aged 23 years.
Saturday 12 December 1846
MARRIED on Tuesday the 8th December 1846, in Saint Stephen’s Church, by the Rev Doctor PHILIP, the Rev Thomas Durant PHILIP, of Hankey, to Miss Louise Johanna SILBERBAUER.
MARRIED in the Roman Catholic Church Cape Town on Tuesday the 1st December by the Rev J. Griffith, Officiating Clergyman, Mr. Joseph BEGLEY to Miss Helen Stuart TWEEDIE.
CHRISTENINGS
In St.Paul’s Church Rondebosch on Sunday December 6 by the Rev J Fry AM:
A daughter of Robert WELLS, baptised Ellen Eliza Martha.
In the Roman Catholic Church:
Dec 6: A daughter of John CANDIDO, baptised Rosina.
DEATH
At Rondebosch
Dec 5: Thomas REYNOLDS, aged 30 years.
Master’s Office, Cape Town, 4th December 1846
EDICT
The Next of Kin and Creditors of Maria Johanna Magdalena VAN RHYN, deceased wife of Daniel Jacobus Gerhardus WIESE, of the Clanwilliam District, are required to take Notice that the said deceased died intestate, and that a Meeting of the Next of Kin and Creditors of the deceased, and surviving Husband, and all others whom these Presents may concern, will be held before the Resident Magistrate at his Office, Clanwilliam, on Saturday the 23rd January 1847, at 10 o’clock in the forenoon precisely; and all such Persons as aforesaid are hereby required to attend at the time and place aforesaid, then and there to see some Person or Persons selected by such Magistrate, for approval by the Master of the Supreme Court, as fit and proper to be by the said Master appointed Executor or Executors Dative to the Estate of such deceased Person as aforesaid, and Tutor Dative of the Minor Heirs of the deceased.
Clerke Burton, Master of the Supreme Court.
Master’s Office, Cape Town, 8th December 1846
EDICT
The Next of Kin and Creditors Henry CARTER, late Major in the Honorable East India Company’s Native Infantry, deceased, are required to take Notice that a Meeting of the Next of Kin and Creditors of the deceased, and all others whom these Presents may concern, will be held before the Master of the Supreme Court, in the Grand Jury Room, in the Public Buildings, Cape Town, on Tuesday the 26th January 1847, at 11 o’clock in the forenoon precisely; and all such Persons as aforesaid are hereby required to attend at the time and place aforesaid, then and there to see Letters of Administration granted to such Person or Persons, as shall then be appointed by the said Master to be Executor or Executors Dative to the Estate of such deceased Person as aforesaid.
Clerke Burton, Master of the Supreme Court.
Wednesday 16 December 1846
BIRTH at Graham’s Town on Sunday the 6th December 1846, the lady of Captain St.John T. BROWNE, Royal Artillery, of a daughter.
ADVERTISEMENT
Mr. Braham KISCH, who has for some time practised here as a Medical Man, having advertised his intention of leaving Colesburg – an eligible opportunity presents itself to any Member of the Medical Profession who would settle here, of at once stepping into an excellent and lucrative practice. A competent person would meet with every support. For any further particulars connected with the subject of this Advertisement, apply to Mr. BLAKE, Solicitor, Colesburg.
Colesburg, 2nd December 1846.
CHRISTENING
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Monday the 14th Dec by the Rev R.G. Lamb AB:
A son of Mr. John George Michael WEINMAN, baptised John george Michael.
DEATHS
December 8: Robert, son of Mr. Robert HUEY, aged 13 months.
December 12: Mrs. Maria Neave CLARENCE, wife of Mr. Richard CLARENCE, aged 39 years.
December 14: Mrs. Emma Elizabeth PRINCE, wife of Mr. Charles Gerard PRINCE, aged 23 years and 8 days.
Saturday 19 December 1846
DIED on Saturday the 12th December, at her Residence, Devonshire Hill, Rondebosch, Mrs. Maria Neave CLARENCE, beloved wife of Mr. Richard CLARENCE.
MARRIAGES
[By Special Licence]
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Wednesday 16th December by the Rev R.G. Lamb AB:
Edward THOMPSON Esq to Miss Susanna Maria COOMANS.
At Plumstead, on Monday 14th December by the Rev J Fry AM:
Major Charles Deveynes BLAIR of the 10th Bengal Light Cavalry, to Miss Luciana Angelina MANGIN, eldest daughter of Mrs. MANGIN of Cape Town.
CHRISTENINGS
In St.Frances’ Church, Simon’s Town by the Rev E Judge AM:
October 27: A daughter of John SEBASTIAN, baptised Deborah.
Nov 2: A son of Abr. MICHAEL, baptised William George.
Nov 9: A son of Wm. HARTLE, baptised Jacob Christian Rode.
Nov 9: An adult, surname BRANDT, baptised Hendrick.
Nov 13: A son of Mr. William COGILL, baptised James.
Nov 13: A daughter of Mr. J. RICKETTS, baptised Francetta Johanna.
DEATHS
At Simon’s Town:
October 22: John Edward MILLER, aged 1 year and 7 months.
October 23: John BRAY, aged 32 years.
Nov 3: John S ROBERTSON, Lieut RN, aged 31 years.
Nov 8: James GEORGE
Nov 18: George REX
Nov 30: G. COLLET, aged 23 years.
Nov 30: Thomas BRAND, aged 22 years.
Dec 8: John BRAND, aged 5 months.
Wednesday 23 December 1846
To Relatives and Friends
Died on the 12th September last at Rajahmundry, in the Madras Presidency, Sophia Catharina TRUTER, daughter of P.J. TRUTER Esq, Civil Commissioner of Worcester, and dearly beloved wife of John ROHDE Esq of the Madras Civil Service. It is an unspeakable consolation for her surviving Friends to reflect that the religious principles, whose influence upon her heart and conduct was visible even from her early youth, supported her mind in her dying moments, and enabled her to enter Eternity, trusting to the merits of her Saviour.
MARRIAGES
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Monday the 21st Dec by the Rev R.G. Lamb AB:
Mr. Henry OLLIVER to Miss Sarah ADAMS
Mr. Benjamin Barend PALM to Miss Eliza JOBSON.
CHRISTENINGS
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Monday the 21st Dec by the Rev R.G. Lamb AB:
A son and daughter, twins, of Captain Alexander WILLIAMSON of the brig Osborne, baptised John Bedford and Priscilla.
A daughter of Mr. Richard CLARKE, baptised Sarah Matilda.
A son of Mr. William GALE, baptised William Frederick.
DEATHS
Dec 18: Christoffel GABRIELS, native of this colony, aged 40 years.
In Somerset Hospital:
Dec 16: James CROW, aged 18 years.
Dec 18: Charles WESTON, emigrant, aged 27 years.
Saturday 26 December 1846
MARRIAGE
[By Special Licence]
In St.George’s Church Cape Town on Wednesday 23rd December by the Rev R.G. Lamb AB:
Thos. JONES Esq to Miss Sarah Elizabeth Head TWENTYMAN
CHRISTENINGS
In St. Paul’s Church Rondebosch on Tuesday 15th Dec by the Rev J Fry AM:
A daughter of Capt. Richard WOLFE, baptised Georgina.
A son of Mr. BOLNE, of Rondebosch, baptised Alfred George Dyason.
Wednesday 30 December 1846
DIED in Cape Town on the 25th Dec, Wilhelmina Louisa Frederica SEUBERT, Widow of the late Frederick LIESCHING Esq MD, aged 84 years.
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