Fort Beaufort Advocate 1862 3 July - September

Saturday, July 5, 1862

MISCELLANEOUS

Dr. McCARTHY, late of Seven Week’s Poort, succeeds Dr. EDMUNDS at the Katberg.

THE ATTORNEY-GENERAL and Mr. LYNAR. – A private letter from Mr. LYNAR, dated from St. Helena, states that Mr. PORTER had greatly improved in health since his departure from the Cape, and had suffered very little from sea-sickness.

From George we learn that a Kafir in the service of Mr. WARDEN the Cashier of the Bank there, has drunk himself to death. The unfortunate man must have been in terrible agony, constantly crying out – “fire! water!” – Monitor.

INSOLVENCIES
Andries Francois du TOIT, General Dealer, Graaff-Reinet.
Newton William PICKWORTH, Innkeeper, Grahamstown.
George MUMMERY, Carpenter, Cradock.

OLD SOLDIERS MISSING. – Information is required at the Brigade Office, at King William’s Town, respecting the whereabouts of Samuel SHAMBROOK, late 45th regiment, and James DONNELLY, late private 73rd regiment, and E. SCALLY, late private 59th regiment.

AN UNEQUAL MATCH. – last week, Mr. CASSIMIR, the well-known Portuguese trader, was married to a young Dutch girl, 14 or 15 years of age –Miss SCHUURMAN. An eye-witness tells us that the happy bridegroom was covered from head to foot with gold. In the matters of age, religion, nationality, colour and means, this is one of the most unequal matches we have ever known. – Natal Bode.

Saturday, July 12, 1862

NOTICE.
The Undersigned, hereto known by the name of John HENRY, begs to notify to all it may concern, that he has resumed his right and proper name of Richard DOWING, by which name only will he be henceforth distinguished.
Richard DOWING. Winterberg, July 1, 1862.

PRINCESS GROVE
It is proposed to commence a plantation of Trees in the square of Fort Beaufort, during the present season, under the direction of a committee to be appointed hereafter. The names of all persons disposed to aid in the object will be received at the office of the Advocate, and will be published with the amount of their subscription.
Mr. B.M. SHEPPERSON £10 0 0
“ S.H. ROBERTS £2 10 0
“ R. LAWRIE £2 0 0
“ T. WARD £1 0 0
“ J. QUIN £1 0 0
“ A. FERGUSON £1 0 0

LOST.
LOST between Mr. ROCHAT’S and the Market Office, on Monday, June 30, a GOLD DROP ALBERT CHAIN, small pattern, - A reward will be given for its recovery.
C.J. BROSTER.

MICELLANEOUS

CHEAP PORK. – Some people in this neighbourhood have an inordinate craving for cheap pork, if a judgement can be formed from the number of pigs which mysteriously disappear. Mr. YORK lost three in one night from his premises, and other parties have also had to lament the attractiveness of their porkers.

THE SHOP OF WALSH & FITZGERALD was broken into on Saturday night last, and sundry articles abstracted. An attempt was also made on the premises of Mr. HOLLIDAY.

SUICIDE. – A Kafir in the employ of Mr. DONALDSON of Bloemfontein, committed suicide last week by hanging himself with a reim in the back room of his master’s house. The act was said to be done in a fit of temporary insanity.

Mr. Geo. WOOD, jun., has been elected first Mayor of Graham’s Town, by the Town Council.

IMMIGRATION.
The following Immigrants have arrived and are now open to engagements. –
John MANN, Wife and 2 children Sawyer.
James MANN, Farm Labourer.
John MANN, Do, 14 years of age.
Henry KING, Wife and 5 children, Farm labourer and accustomed to Stock.
John DENNIS, Wife and 4 children under 12, Farm labourer.
Wm. DENNIS, 18 years of age, labourer.
Emma DENNIS, House Servant.
Mary DENNIS, Do.
James DENNIS, Wife and Child, Farm labourer.
W.H. RAWSTORNE, Secretary.
Immigration Office.
Fort Beaufort, July 10, 1862.

Saturday, July 19, 1862.

DIED, at Fort Beaufort, on the 13th July, 1862, Mr. James SAVORY, aged 48 years, leaving a Widow and 5 children, with a large circle of friends to mourn his loss. Deceased was a kind husband, an indulgent father, and a faithful friend; and as his life was blameless, so his end was resigned and peaceful.
The Widow and children of the deceased hereby return their most heartfelt thanks for the sympathizing kindness displayed by the numerous friends of the deceased during his last illness.
Fort Beaufort, July 15, 1862.

MISCELLANEOUS

FIRE. – On Sunday evening last while Mr. BLAKEWAY was attending divine service in this town, the store room and kitchen of his homestead about 8 miles distant were burnt down. The dwelling house fortunately escaped the conflagration. The fire, we understand, was accidental.

ACCIDENT. – We regret to inform our readers that Mr. W. KIRKPATRICK of Cathcart Vale, met with a severe accident on Tuesday afternoon. As he was riding home from this town, his horse stumbled, and he was thrown forward with great violence, and, much shaken by the fall. He remained several hours insensible on the spot where the accident occurred, before he was discovered.

ACCIDENT WITH A PISTOL. – The Graaff-Reinet Advertiser has the following: -
“About ten days ago, a son of Mr. MEYER, of Aberdeen, was trying to fire off a pistol. The cap having missed, he put a match on the top of the nipple and tried to fire off the shot. This appearing to fail he began to blow in the mouth of the pistol, and while doing so, the shot went off, the bullet passing through the epiglottis and out through the back of his neck. The boy has so far recovered through judicious medical treatment and a healthy body that he is fast recovering and is able to walk about.”

DR. TANCRED AGAIN. – During the sitting of the House of Assembly, on Friday last, Dr. TANCRED exhibited a large placard in front of his table at the House of Assembly, on which was written the following in large characters: - “This is the 72nd day: Let us all go home!”

A BOA-CONSTRICTOR lately brought into D’Urban, Natal, from the Umhloti, measured from 15 to 18 feet in length, and weighed 73 lbs. on an empty stomach.

Saturday, July 26, 1862

MISCELLANEOUS

Two farmers G. and C. van der HEVER, were found guilty in the magistrate’s court of having most brutally assaulted a Kafir and his wife, and fined respectively in the sums of £10 and £7 10. The magistrate in pronouncing judgment, impressed upon the defendants that were particularly fortunate that the charge had not been remitted for trial before the Circuit Court, in which case their punishment might have been heavier. – Burghersdorp Gazette.

Saturday, August 2, 1862.

MISCELLANEOUS

IMMIGRANTS. – A number of the recently arrived immigrants have obtained employment with the surrounding farmers. We regret to hear that in one case where a family had been engaged, they had after day’s service, refused to continue their engagement, and left without a moment’s notice – the reason being that they would not submit to eat victuals which had been cooked by blacks! – and they were above cooking for themselves. Immigrants should not, if they expect to get on in this colony, indulge in such extravagant notions. In the instance alluded to their food was supplied them from the table of their master, and was both good and plentiful.

DEATH OF MR. JOSEPH TROLLIP, SENIOR. – We regret to announce the death of Mr. TROLLIP, sen. Deceased was one of the oldest inhabitants on the Frontier, having reached the advanced age of eighty-seven. Mr. TROLLIP, who was much respected, left behind him upwards of two hundred living descendants, including, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. – Ibid.

THE WOMAN WHO NEVER GOSSIPS. – Oh! No, I never gossip! I have enough to do to take care of my business without talking about the affairs of others, Mrs. SMITH. Why, there’s Mrs. CROCKER – she deals in scandal by the wholesome. It does seem to me though that woman’s tongue must be almost worn out, but no, there’s no danger of that. If everyone was like me, there would not be much trouble in the world. Oh no, I never gossip. But did you know that Miss ELLIOTT had got a new silk dress, Mrs. SMITH? You didn’t? Well, she has It’s a real brocade; I say it myself. I do say it’s shameful for her to be so extravagant. I mean to give her a piece of my mind Mrs. SMITH. You believe her uncle gave it to her? Well, I don’t care if he did. Why, its only two months since her father failed, and now, to see her dash out in this style, it’s a burning shame. I suppose she thinks she’s going to catch young lawyer STANHOPE; but I guess she’ll find herself mistaken. He’s got more sense than to be caught by her, if she has got a brocade silk dress. And there’s the upstart dress-maker, Kate MANLEY, setting her cap for the doctor’s son. The impertinence of some people is perfectly astonishing. I don’t think she’s any better than she ought to be for my own part. I never did like her, with her mild, soft look, when any one’s around. My word for it, she can look cross enough when there ain’t. Then she says she is only seventeen! Goodness knows she is as old as my Arabella Lucretia; and she’s – well I won’t say how old, but she’s more than seventeen, and I ain’t ashamed to say so, either; but I guess Dr. MAY’S son will have more discretion than to think of marrying her. She ain’t half so good-looking as my daughter Jane. Then the way she does her hair in such fly-away curls; and, if you believe it, Mrs. SMITH, she actually had the impudence to tell me that she couldn’t make her hair straight as my Maria Jane’s. Impertinence! If she let curling papers and curling irons alone, I’d risk but what her hair would be as straight as anybody’s. But what do you think of the minister’s wife. Mrs. SMITH? You like her! Well, all I can say is you’ve got a very peculiar taste. Why, she’s as proud as Lucifer, been married a whole week, and hasn’t been to see me yet. You presume she hasn’t had time? I don’t see what the minister wanted to go out of town to get him a wife for, anyway; and then above all things, to get that little girlish-looking thing. Why didn’t he take one of his parishioners? There’s my Arabella Lucretia would have made him a better wife than he’s got now. Then, she’s just about the right age for him. What do you say? Arabella Jane is two years older than the minister? I should think it was a pity if I didn’t know my own daughter’s age, Mrs. SMITH? If some folks would mind their own business, as I do, I’d thank them!

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VIOLENT ASSUALT. – An assault was committed on the night of Wednesday last, by a Kafir labourer named JACOB, on the person Emily HEYWOOD, or BROPHY living in Aspieling’s Kraal. It appears that the man broke open the door of her house, attempted to ravish her, and when she resisted, struck her on the forehead with an iron bar. She has received a severe wound, but it is not likely to prove fatal. The man has been apprehended, and is remanded till Monday next. – Argus.

Saturday, August 9, 1862

BIRTH. – At Cathcart Cottage on the 3rd August, 1862, Mrs. W.T.L. EMMETT, of a Daughter.

AASVOGELKOP. – This farm, the property, lately, of Messrs. HALSE & Co., has been sold by them to Mr. Hendrik SMITH residing in the Free State, for £5,500. The sellers holding a lease of the dwelling house, and the shop premises for a term of ten years, at an annual rental of £100. The same farm was sold in 1859 for £300. – G.R. Herald.

A young farmer named Frederick Solomon TERBLANS, residing in the Zwart Ruggens, charged with shooting a Kafir, has after a lengthy examination, been committed by the Resident Magistrate, of Graaff-Reinet, to take his trial for culpable homicide, and bound over to appear himself in £500 and two sureties in £250 each.

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A European was found dead on Thursday Evening near the River. He was a dissipated character.

PASSENGERS FOR Algoa Bay. – The following persons have taken their passage in the bark Antagonist, which leaves for Algoa Bay in a few days:
Messrs. STRETCH, STANTON, SCANLEN, FRANKLIN, CLOUGH, T.H. BOWKER, R.M. BOWKER, UPTON, and SUTHERLAND; Mrs. and Miss. UPTON, Mrs. SUTHERLAND and family, and Master PEACOCK.

Saturday, August 16, 1862

MISCELLANEOUS

A warrant has been issued in Port Elizabeth for the apprehension of Hendrik Foke HENDRIKZ, to answer to a charge of culpable insolvency, and be further dealt with according to the law.

ASSAULT. – Investigation is being made into a serious case of assault committed upon Mr. COTTINGHAM near Tylden by three neighbouring farmers. We understand that Mr. COTTINGHAM lies in a very precarious state – A preliminary examination is shortly to be held, until which time we defer further remark on this truly distressing subject. – Free Press.

A PICNIC! – On Friday last, as Mr. J. DELPORT was riding through the veldt looking after his sheep, he suddenly came upon five Kaffirs, close by his flock. They had made a large fire, and loaded it with some choice parts of one of the sheep, and were apparently preparing for a rich repast. DELPORT asked them who the meat belonged to? One of the party, an impudent, brazen-faced rascal, came forward and very saucily replied, “It belongs to you!” DELPORT getting irritated immediately said “how dare you take it!” when several of the miscreants sprang up, and took to their heels, but the one who had acted as spokesman, lifted his Kerrie and seemed determined to stand and dispute his ground. DELPORT perceiving this, and fortunately having a good horsewhip in his hand – a very necessary article now-a-days – took the liberty of laying it upon the darkey, upon which the Kaffir not relishing the last named treat, quickly made off. – Maclean News.

Saturday, August 23, 1862

LIEUWFONTEIN HOTEL
By David HUNTER
Travellers may rely on every attention being paid to their own comfort and to that of their horses. Waggoners supplied with every necessary including fresh meat. Produce bought or taken in exchange at highest prices. Best wines and spirits.

Saturday, August 30, 1862

MARRIAGE
The eldest daughter of our respected Civil Commissioner and Resident Magistrate, John CAMPBELL Esq, was led to the altar on Wednesday last and joined in the bonds of holy matrimony to Capt. VIGORS, 2nd battalion 10th Regiment, and late Commandant of this town. The public buildings of the town and most of the shipping in harbour were gaily decorated with flags in honour of the grand event. - Telegraph

Saturday, September 7, 1862 [sic, should be September 6]

An old maid, speaking of marriage, say it is like any other disease – while there’s life there’s hope.

MISCELLANEOUS
We are informed that a Dutchman named J.D. BOUWER, fell down dead at Maclean the other day, after drinking a glass of water.

CANNIBALISM AMONG THE KAFIRS. – De Emigrant has learnt on good authority, that the tribes of kafirs living under the Chief MAHURA have been reduced by hunger to the horrible practice of cannibalism. The drought has prevailed in the region occupied by these unfortunate wretches for upwards of two years, and the consequences are, that all the cattle have died and all the corn has been parched up.

A TORONTO Paper states that a hoop skirt for ladies has been invented. It is made with hinges in each hoop, which contract the skirt when jammed, and give out when relieved from pressure.

The Colesberg Advertiser says, “On the morning of Sunday, the 10th inst., an Englishman named BACON, in the employ of Mr. MIDDLETON, J.P., of this place, committed suicide; we are informed that he went into the Commercial Hotel, and while there wrote a note to Mr. MIDDLETON. When he had finished writing, he drew out a revolver (pistol), place the muzzle in his mouth, and shot himself. We believe that he has left a wife and family in Graaff-Reinet, to deplore his loss.”

MYSTERIOUS CASE.
A farmer named Simon GRAHAM, residing in the district of Bathurst, will be tried at the next ensuing Circuit Court at Graham’s Town, for the murder of a Kafir servant in 1859, and two other farmers named Thomas and William COCKCROFT, are accused of subornation of perjury in the case.
It appears that GRAHAM and the COCKCROFTs jointly occupied a farm in the Bathurst District; and about three years ago, the body of a Kafir servant in their employ was found on the place bearing marks of violence, which justified the conclusion that he had been murdered. It was said that GRAHAM and been seen riding down this servant and trampling on him, in consequence of which some suspicion was attached to him having used foul play towards the deceased; but the COCKCROFTs produced two coloured boys (Hottentots), who declared that the murder had been committed by another Kafir name CHUNGELA, alias BOOY. GRAHAM was released, and the Kafir was placed in prison; but from the unsatisfactory nature of the evidence, the Attorney-General declined to bring the case to Court, and the Kafir was allowed to go at large, on bail.
In the early part of this year, a new field-cornet was appointed in the Bathurst district; when travelling with his wagon one evening, he overheard a conversation between some of the servants on the subject of the murder (which had taken place three years before, but was kept before the publicity by the unwearied exertions of the magistrate to obtain a clue to the real culprit), and was told that a Hottentot in COCKCROFT’s service has said that his master had bribed him to tell a false story against the Kafir BOOY, but that he had not yet received the money or clothes promised him. The field-cornet made enquiry and found the Hottentot HENDRIK, who, under examination, declared that his master COCKCROFT had bribed him to perjure himself, and further stated that he was eye-witness of the murder of the Kafir GOCHO by GRAHAM. – Adv. & Mail.

BASUTOLAND. – From this quarter the Friend learns that one of the most notorious of the native-horse-stealers, long the pest of that country, known as Samuel LETSEA, has been met with his death, and in the following manner: in some quarrel, near Monija, he shot another man through the thigh, whereupon those present, after binding their victim (LETSEA) fast , first one, and then another stuck an assegai into him, and a third put him out of his misery by shooting him dead. This is, we believe, a fair sample of native justice as administered in Basutoland.

INSOLVENIES DECLARED and received in Master’s Office:
August
Jan Daniel SMIT, agriculturist, Modder Kloof.
Augustus Thomas GOODCHILD, Clerk, Queenstown.
Herman Hubert van der SPUY, agriculturist, Klaasvoogel’s River, division of Robertson.
Denis KEIGHRY, hotel and canteen keeper, Graham’s Town
William FINNAUGHTY, carrier. Graham’s Town.
George SMART, late cab proprietor, Drooge Valley, division of Malmesbury.
Henry Benjamin NORDEN, Carrier, Cape Town.

Saturday, September 13, 1862

MISCELLANEOUS

A GALLANT DEED. – On Sunday the 26th August, as a pleasure party returned from a row across Algoa Bay, in mooring their boat, a Mr. CARTER fell overboard, and not being able to swim must have been speedily drowned, but for the noble conduct of Mr. HUTTON, who happened to be walking on the pier at the time. Mr. HUTTON is not a first-rate swimmer, the current is strong and dangerous, and he had not time to throw his clothes off, lest he should lose sight of the drowning man, but, without a moment’s hesitation, he leaped from the jetty into the sea, and happily succeeded in rescuing a fellow creature from a watery grave, though almost borne down by the weight of his clothes and the sinking man. Mr. HUTTON is a younger brother of the Chief Superintendent of Convicts, and was for some time Governor of the fine new goal at Port Elizabeth. – (Communicated).

A father who was about to send his son to one of our universities, remarked to a friend that the youth possessed every requisite fitting him for college, except genius and application.

“Really, witness, when you have to appear before the court, it is your bounden duty to be more clean and decent in your appearance,” said Lord ELENBOROUGH to an ill clad witness. “I’m every bit as well dressed as your lordship,” said HODGE. “What do you mean sir?” asked his lordship, angrily.
“Why, you come here in your working clothes, and I come in mine.”

James FERGUSON and his wife led a cat-and-dog life, and she is not once alluded to in the philosopher’s autobiography. About the year 1750 one evening, while he was delivering to a London audience a lecture on astronomy, his wife entered the room in a passion, and maliciously overturned several pieces of the apparatus, when all the notice FERGUSON took of the matter was the observation to the audience. “Ladies and gentlemen, I have the misfortune to be married to this woman.”

STRANGE DEATH. – A young girl named BERET, aged six years, has just expired at Suzgues [Valcluse], after great suffering; and having discharged a caterpillar from her nostrils some days before, it is supposed that some of the eggs must have been inspired in smelling a flower , and had become hatched in the head of the child, causing her death.

Saturday, September 27, 1862

MISCELLANEOUS
Klaas DAVIDS and Jan MAGERMAN were tried at K.W. Town last week for the murder of Mrs. FREER. The jury found the former guilty, and acquitted the latter. Since his conviction Klaas DAVIDS, has confessed to the murder, but implicates also his fellow prisoner and one of the witnesses.

A man named WRIGHT, a deserter from the 59th regiment lately stationed here died yesterday morning at Somerset Hospital from the injuries received in leaping from the window of the barracks on Tuesday night. – Monitor.