Fort Beaufort Advocate 1862 4 October - December

Saturday, October 4, 1862

A RUMOUR was current at Bethulie that His Honor the President PRETORIUS is dead. We trust it may prove incorrect, and that in accordance with Eastern superstitions, his Honor may enjoy a long and prosperous life. – Burghersdorp Gazette.

EXTRACT of a letter dated 14th Sept. from Inducha; - “I have just returned from the Umzimvooboo. There is no particular news in that part of the country. The natives are still fighting amongst themselves. The other day a chief (I forget his name) was brought in from somewhere near the Umzimko by FAKU the Panda chief to be located in his country. Soon after his arrival he determined to attack another tribe called the Amabactas, and wishing to be strong he consulted his doctors who said he must kill a man & eat him & anoint himself with his entrails. Soon afterwards the chief held a great meeting when a number of cattle were slaughtered. A woman was brought forward to be killed, but the doctor said it must be a man. They then selected one on the spot and after dancing &c., he was thrown down and stabbed in the abdomen, his entrails taken out while yet alive and eaten by the chief and followers. – Free Press.

Saturday, October 11, 1862

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
In the Estate of the late James SAVORY of Fort Beaufort
All persons having claims against the above Estate are requested to file the same at the office of Mr. E. HAW, Grahamstown, or with Mrs. SAVORY at Fort Beaufort, within six weeks from this date, and those indebted to the said Estate to pay their debts forthwith, or proceedings at law will be instituted for the recovery thereof.
Eliza WEBB
Edward WEBB
Edward HAW
Executors Testamentary
Grahamstown,
20th Sept. 1862

Saturday, October 18, 1862

OBITUARY. – We regret to announce the death of Mr. Joseph CAWOOD, which occurred early on the morning of Wednesday last. Deceased was the second son of Joshua CAWOOD, Esq., Member of the Legislative Assembly for Port Elizabeth; and leaves a wife and two children to mourn their loss. – Herald.

MELANCHOLY DEATH.
We regret to announce the death of our young townsman Mr. F.H. McKENZIE. He had been ailing for some few days, but no danger was apprehended until Sunday last when he became delirious. On Monday morning, about 4 o’clock, he left his bedroom and fell down stairs with such force that life was extinct in a few minutes. His funeral was attended by the principal inhabitants of the town. – Cradock News.

Saturday, October 25, 1862

MISCELLANEOUS
Mrs. DAVIDSON, wife of the Rev. Mr. DAVIDSON Minister of the Independent Church at Adelaide, expired last week, deeply regretted by the whole community. Her remains were followed to the grave by a very large concourse of all denominations.

DEATH OF THE COLONIAL BOTANIST. – Dr. PAPPE, the Colonial Botanist, died at his residence, Loop-street, on Tuesday.

CULPABLE INSOLVENCY. – C.L.G. SCHIMPER, has been committed for trial by the Magistrate of Graaff-Reinet on a charge of culpable insolvency.

Mr. STUBBS, a farmer in this neighbourhood has lost through the drought 500 sheep, and some farmers have lost between 500 and 1,200. – Colesberg Advertiser.

SERVE HIM RIGHT. – A correspondent at King William’s Town writes to the Aliwal North Express, under date 8th instant, as follows: - A little excitement occurred here a few days ago. A certain professional accountant and land-agent took the liberty to propose (in writing I believe) to a young married lady to elope with him. The lady, no doubt thinking the change might be for the worse, did as a good wife should, by immediately showing the letter to her husband, who coolly procured a good-horse whip, proceeded to the house of the amorous gallant, and inflicted a severe chastisement.

GRAAFF-REINET. – Two Europeans named Henry de BECKKER (Frenchman) and James LEMMON, (an Englishman) have been committed for trial at the Circuit on a charge of uttering spurious coin, in the shape of half-crowns and shillings.

Hugh McINTYRE, a tailor, lately of Adelaide was indicted for a grievous assault at Adelaide on Ellen DYASON, on the 11th of April 1862. The Public prosecutor moved for a postponement of the trial on the ground that Ellen DYASON the principal evidence could not be found. After hearing the circumstances the Court ordered the case to be postponed as prayed, and instructed the Res. Mag. not to renew the bail bond of prisoner, there being reason to believe that the absence of the witness Ellen DYASON was in consequence of connivance with the prisoner. The prisoner was accordingly sent to gaol to await his trial at the next Circuit.

Mr CROZIER, chief clerk in the General Post Office, Cape Town, is dead.

Saturday, November 1, 1862

MISCELLANEOUS

FATAL ACCIDENT. – On Friday the 24th inst., a fatal accident occurred at the Katberg – An overseer of the name CORNER, was killed by a mass of rock falling on him while seated under the height. The deceased leaves a wife and several children unprovided for. Mr. BAIN, we believe, has considerately ordered that the family be supplied with rations as usual from the convict station, until such time as they are able to be better provided for.

MARRIAGE UNDER THE NEW MARRIAGE ACT. – While at Aberdeen last week, holding the periodical Court, A. BERRANGE, Esq., our Resident Magistrate, married by special licence, and under the New Marriage Act, Mr. Joel MEYERS to Miss ADENDORFF. This is the first marriage in these parts under the New Act. – G.R. Advertiser.

DEATH FROM STARVATION. – John ROGERS, a white man, formerly a ship-carpenter, was found dead in a house situated in Elbow-lane on Tuesday last. Deceased was removed to the hospital. His death is attributed to cold and starvation. –Argus

MAN BURNT TO DEATH. – A Mr. TRUTER, residing at Somerset, was burned to death last Thursday week, under somewhat remarkable circumstances. Being a man of very intemperate habits, he had, on the evening before the accident, turned his wife and family out of the house. The next morning the Rev. Mr. PAYNE happened to pass the premises, and observed that they were on fire, and presently after the roof fell in. On entering the house, Mr. TRUTER was found in bed – the upper part of his body, down to the hips, completely burned to a cinder. The legs had been protected by the clothing which was above them, containing feathers.- G.R. Herald.

A man named Alexander WILLMORE, Storeman in the Military Store Department here, and formerly Quartermaster Sargeant in the C.M.R., died on Wednesday last, and was buried on Thursday. It having come to the knowledge of the Kaffrarian Brethren Benefit Society that the deceased had been a member of the Discharged Soldier’s Benefit Society of Graham’s Town, and was a comparative stranger here, the Club very kindly furnished hat-bands and pall, and attended the funeral, while the undertaker (also a member of the K.B.B. Society) gave his services gratuitously. The remains were borne to the grave by the Sargeants of the C.M.R. The sympathy manifested by the Kaffrarian Brethren reflects the highest credit upon Mr. President HOOD and the members of the club generally. – K.W. Gazette

A SHERIFF’S SALE took place on the market this morning when two hundred sheep and lambs, in equal proportions, sold at 7s. per head at three months credit. They were the property of Gert COESTER, and sold at the suit of Messrs. GOLDMAN, Burghersdorp – Cradock News.

Saturday, November 8, 1862

INSOLVENCIES DECLARED –
Joseph WALSH and Michael FITZGERALD, hotel keepers, Fort Beaufort.
Edward IRVING, civil engineer, Port Frances.
Alexander SANDERS, saddler, Graham’s Town.

In Re William SIMPSON, BUTCHER, &c. – This bankrupt has been bound over in his own recognizances and that of two good securities, in the sum of £1,500, to appear at the assizes, under an affidavit made by Mr. J. LAWRANCE and Mr. G. WOOD, junr., charging him with perjury and culpable and fraudulent insolvency. Messrs T. COCKROFT and E.H. DELL put in the necessary securities.

GOLD HAS BEEN FOUND upon the farm of Mr. MOSTERT, the same farm which was the subject of inquiry before a jury in the magistrate’s court on Tuesday. The gold has been analysed by Mr. SCHMIETERLOEW, chemist, and we are assured by the “Californian Gold Digger” who dug it up that Mr. SCHMIETERLOEW has pronounced it to be “quite Pure.” – Argus

DIED at Fort Beaufort, on the 25th October, 1862, after a short illness Norah GALLAGHER, the beloved wife of Thos. GALLAGHER, 48 years of age. – May she rest in peace.

DIED, at Heald Town, on the 4th November, 1862, Elizabeth VERITY, the beloved wife of James VERITY, aged 43 years, leaving a husband and seven Children to deplore their irreparable loss.

Saturday, November 15, 1862 (missing)

Saturday, November 22, 1862

(Extract) The public of Fort Beaufort will be grieved to hear of the death of one of their Parliamentary representatives, M. UPTON, Esq., who died at his residence, Glen Stewart, after a painful illness borne with much patience on Sunday last. It will be remembered that on his return from the Cape on the Waldensian, Mr. UPTON met with a severe accident by falling into the hold of the vessel, the injuries he then sustained seriously affecting his health for some time after. He was of the stock of the old British Settlers. He was buried at his residence Glen Stewart on Tuesday last, a large number of his friends from Fort Beaufort, Adelaide, and the surrounding county, attending to pay the last token of respect to his memory, and sympathize with his afflicted family.

We greatly regret to hear of the demise of Mr. James TEMLETT, one of the oldest and most respected inhabitants of Graham’s Town. He expired on Sunday last, after a brief illness, at the aged of 64. Mr. TEMLETT was a British Settler of 1820, and by his unpretending manners, generous disposition, and thorough integrity in all his dealings, won for himself the good wishes and esteem of every section of the community among whom he lived.

A traveller counted 119 carcases of oxen and horses on the road between Middelburg and Graaff-Reinet.

A young lady residing at Colesberg had a narrow escape of being burnt to death. She was lying in bed reading, with a candle in her hand, when she unconsciously fell asleep, and the bed caught fire.

The farm ‘Oorlog’s Poort” has been sold by Mr. Thos. BEDFORD, jun., to Mr. N.H. THEUNISSEN for the sum of £15000.

DIED, in London, on the 29th Sept., a few days after her arrival from this Colony, Tatty, the beloved wife of Asst.-Commissary Gen. WEBB, aged 25 years.

Saturday, November 29, 1862

GOVERNMENT NOTICES.

DESTITUTE CHILD.
A Bastard Lad of about seven years of age, calling himself James BRYCE or BRUCE, was found at Upper Blinkwater, of Stockenstrom, having come to the residence of Field-cornet J. UPTON, on the 15th inst. He states that he came from Graham’s Town about 10 days before with some wagons, that his parents are dead, and that his mother’s name was Sarah. He has no other clothing than a shirt. Any persons claiming the said lad are requested to apply to me without delay.
William T.L. EMETT.
Resident Magistrate.
Res. Mag’s Office, Eland’s Post,
25th November, 1862.

MISCELLANEOUS
A court martial has been held on Sergeant Major CAVANAGH, of the 11th Regiment, who was charged with desertion, and allowing his accounts to be in an irregular state. He was sentenced to be reduced in the ranks.

BANKRUPTCY COURT. – Insolvent Estates placed under sequestration and received in the Master’s Office.
Robert Cullen SMITH, professional accountant and land agent, Graham’s Town.

Saturday, December 6, 1862.

MISCELLANEOUS
K.W. TOWN. – At the Magistrate’s Court:
George BLAKEMORE, insolvent.
Jesse BLAKEMORE, capable insolvency – preferred against him by Mr. MAAS.
Frederick McHATTIE, charge of uttering forged promissory notes. The signatures of Rupert E. WEBB, H. ADKINS, Robert SPALDING, and Daniel SWIFT were forged.

INFANTICIDE AT EAST LONDON. – The mother of the infant, and her married sister with whom she lived, have both been committed for trial on suspicion of having – one or other of them – wilfully suffocated the child. The prosecution will of course be conducted by the Attorney-General as public prosecutor; and we understand Mr. Advocate BELL has been specially retained as counsel for Mrs. DANIEL. – K.W. Gazette.

BANKRUPTCY COURT.
Barend Johannes Frederick NEETHLING, WEST, farmer.
James Vincent O’BRIEN, ALIWAL North, printer.
Alexander DAVIS, Port Elizabeth, auctioneer.
Thomas BRADY, Wynberg, mail contractor.

POSTSCIPT.
DEATH OF MR. William GHISLIN. – Mr. GHISLIN who for many years was proprietor of the Cape Monitor Newspaper, died at his residence at the Paarl, on Thursday, in his 43rd year.

Saturday. December 13, 1862

BANKRUPTCY COURT. –
Alfred ESSEX, jun. and Harry BOLUS, agriculturists, Graaff-Reinet.
James BROWN, brickmaker, Graaff-Reinet.
Cornelis Hermanus MARAIS, carrier and carter, Graaff-Reinet.

MICELLANEOUS

A CASE OF ABDUCTION. – Christopher VEGIL, boots at Parke’s Hotel, was charged with abduction of a young girl, but it turned out, in evidence, that he and the fair one had loved not fondly, but too well, and that they had eloped to the house of a friend, where they were discovered by the girl’s mother. As the defendant said he was willing to marry the fair one, and the mother said she would give her consent, the case was amicably settled. Mr. CARDINAL appeared for the defendant. – Cape Paper.

K.W. TOWN. – Jesse BLAKEMORE has been sentenced to six months imprisonment by Mr. Justice FITZPATRICK, for the crime of fraudulent insolvency of which he was found guilty. George BLAKEMORE at the conclusion of his examination before the Resident Magistrate was fully committed for trial at the next sessions on a charge of fraudulent insolvency.

Saturday, December 20, 1862

LADIES ARCHERY SOCIETY. – An archery society is being formed under the auspices of Lady WODEHOUSE. The bows, arrows and targets have already arrived from England, and many pleasant gatherings at “The Vineyard” are in contemplation.

SIR C. BRAND. – A private letter from Cape Town mentions that, last Thursday, Sir Christoffel BRAND became suddenly very ill, and was suffering much. The nature of the illness is not stated. – Overberg Courant.

On Monday morning the wife of Mr. Philip FOURIE, of Heidelberg, underwent the painful operation of having her left breast amputated by Dr. WEHER, assisted by Dr. Lee WRIGHT. Some time ago the patient was put under the influence of chloroform, which however, instead of producing the desired effect, threw her into violent convulsions. The operation was therefore, on Monday successfully performed without the application of any narcotic, and the patient, we are happy to learn is doing well. – Ibid.

Saturday, December 27, 1862

BIRTH, AT Fort Beaufort, on the 22nd December, 1862, the wife of Col. TINLEY, Cape Mounted Riflemen, of a daughter.
24th December, 1862.

MISCELLANEOUS

Mr. Edward WEBB has been appointed Field-cornet of the ward Fort Wiltshire, Victoria East, in the room of Mr. R.C. ELS, deceased.

We regret to learn that S. HARTMAN, Esq., Senr., is lying dangerously ill and not expected to recover. Mr. HARTMAN is one of the Church wardens of the Church at this village, and is very much esteemed and respected by all. – Maclean News.

ENGLISH EXTRACTS
A FLOGGING SCHOOLMASTER IN THE OLD DAYS. – The Museum, writing of a well-known school-master mentioned in “Southey’s Life of Dr. BELL”, says: - He dominated over a school for fifty-one years, and was reckoned, from recorded observations, to have given 911,500 canings, 124,000 floggings, 209,000 custodies, 136,000 tips with a ruler, 10,200 boxes on the ears, 22,700 tasks by heart, 700 stands upon peas, 600 kneels on a sharp edge, 500 fool’s caps, 1700 holds of rods, and over his grave were placed these words of Martial: - Ferulæ tristes, sceptra pædagogorum cessant.”

WANTED TO KNOW, - When an Officer kisses his wife does he give her a Military Salute.

“A young Man demanded a young lady’s hand, and got her father’s foot.”

POSTSCRIPT

CHRISTMAS. – Thursday was as hot, very nearly as Christmas day last year. The thermometer stood at 107° in the shade, last Christmas it registered 113°. Notwithstanding the heat, people endeavoured to be as merry in spirit at least as was possible to be. We trust our readers all enjoyed a merry Christmas, and that they may have a happy New Year.

NOTICE.
DIED, on Friday, the 26th December, 1862, at the residence of Mr. W. ESTMENT, junr., Fort Beaufort, after a long and severe illness, borne with exemplary patience and Christian fortitude, Mr. William GLASS,- aged 40 years. Deceased leaves a Wife and five Children, to lament their irreparable loss. Friends at a distance will please accept this notice. – The funeral will take place in Graham’s Town on Sunday the 28th inst.