Eastern Province Herald (later The Herald)

Tuesday 4 October 1853

DIED at Port Elizabeth this morning, the 4th inst, Hermann Frederic William, infant son of William KUHN, aged seven months and twenty-five days.

Tuesday 11 October 1853

BIRTH at Richmond on Thursday 22nd September 1853, Mrs. Richard RUTHERFOORD of a son.

MELANCHOLY OCCURRENCE
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Lieut-Col, NISBETT, 60th Rifles, Commandant of British Kaffraria, under very calamitous circumstances. It seems that the lamented officer was on a tour of inspection, and that on Saturday last he was proceeding from Middle Drift, on the Keiskama, to Fort Cox. That on his way it was necessary to cross the river at a ford called Hobbs’ Drift, and that on taking the stream he was swept away and perished. The particulars of this sad catastrophe are very scant, but from what we can gather the following are the principal details which have reached the colony;- it seems then, that on the tour in question the deceased was accompanied by his Aide-de-Camp, Lieut. ELLIS, and an orderly soldier. On reaching the fatal drift the river was found greatly swollen by the recent rains; notwithstanding which, Mr. ELLIS put his horse into the stream and reached the opposite bank in safety. He was followed by Col. NISBETT, but on looking round he saw the Colonel’s horse plunge forward and his rider cast into the furious current. Rushing to his assistance and calling loudly to the orderly to run down the opposite bank of the river, an endeavour was made to save him, but unfortunately without effect. For a short time he sustained himself by seizing hold of the pommel [hole torn out of paper…..] His body had not been [recovered when] the account of the fatal accident was dispatched. Col. NISBETT was an officer of high character. He had only assumed the command of British Kaffraria on the retirement of Major General YORKE, and was visiting the several posts to assure himself they were in s state of efficiency. His loss, heightened by the melancholy circumstances attending it, will be universally deplored. – Journal.

INSOLVENT
The estate of Mr. J.V. CROUCH, carrier, Graaff-Reinet, has been placed under sequestration.

Tuesday 25 October 1853

BIRTH on the 20th October, Mrs. F. WASLEY of a son.

Tuesday 1 November 1853

BIRTH at Uitenhage Town on the 27th ultimo, Mrs. Albrecht RENS of a daughter.

Tuesday 8 November 1853

BIRTH at Uitenhage on the 3rd instant, the wife of Mr. Henry DRURY of a daughter.

Tuesday 15 November 1853

MARRIED at St.Mary’s Church, Port Elizabeth, by the Rev, the Archdeacon Merriman, on the 4th November 1853, Mr. Francis Henry CARPENTER to Eliza Ann, eldest daughter of N.W. MEYER Esq.

Tuesday 29 November 1853

DIED at Uitenhage on the morning of the 25th instant, Martha Jacoba, beloved wife of J.L. LEEB Esq. of Graaff-Reinet, aged 29 years and 4 months.
Nov 29 1853

DIED at Graaff-Reinet, Agnes, the youngest daughter of William and Sarah BRAMWELL, aged 5 years.

Tuesday 6 December 1853

DIED at Uitenhage Town on Sunday the 27th November 1853, after a long and very painful illness, which he bore with Christian resignation, Gerhardus Laurens MULLER, beloved grandson of Mrs. the widow NIEKERK. Of Van Staden’s River, aged 28 years 5 months and 3 days, deeply deplored by his disconsolate widow, numerous relations and friends.

DEPARTED THIS LIFE at the residence of J.C. FLACK Esq, in Uitenhage, on Friday night, the 25th Nov 1853, Martha Jacoba MULLER, beloved wife of Julian Lodewyk LEEB Esq, J.P. of Graaff-Reinet, at the age of 29 years 4 months and days, leaving three young children. Her sufferings were severe and trying but submitted to with calm resignation to the Divine Will.

Tuesday 13 December 1853

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 10th instant, Mrs. J.C. […LEY] of a daughter.

BIRTH at Uitenhage on the 7th instant, Mrs. Eugene CHABAUD of a daughter,

NOTICE
It has pleased the Almighty God to take unto Himself, on the 2nd instant, my dearly beloved husband Lukas Janse VAN VUUREN Senior, aged 71 years 1 month and 14 days; deeply regretted by me and my children. This serves as a general notice to the family, relations and friends.
A.E. VAN VUUREN
Born MENTZ
Kruis River
District Uitenhage
Dec 5 1853.

Tuesday 27 December 1853

BAPTISM at Uitenhage on the 25th inst, in the Dutch Reformed Church, by the Rev. A. Smith, a daughter of the Rev. W. HEUGH, baptised Isabella Hamilton.

DIED at Port Elizabeth on Monday the 26th inst, from a gunshot wound, Edward Jonathan KENNESLEY, aged 16 years 5 months and 8 days.
His remains will be removed from the house of his widowed mother in Chapel-street, adjoining the house of Mr. William CAMPBELL on the Hill, at half past 6pm this day, to be interred in the Wesleyan burying ground. Sympathizing friends are requested to attend.
T. LEE, Undertaker.

Tuesday 3 January 1854

[The paper reverts from the Eastern Province News (1850-18) to its original name of the Eastern Province Herald]

Tuesday 10 January 1854

State of the Poll at 11 o’clock
BLAINE                     24
COCK                         0
FLEMING                906
GODLONTON         41
HART                        42
JOUBERT                  0
MEINTJES                 2
METELERKAMP     836
STOCKENSTROM   48
WOOD                   142
METELERKAMP and STOCKENSTROM are at the head of the Uitenhage Poll

Summer Goods per “Shepherdess”
TAYLOR and STAINES
Have now ready for inspection an entire new Stock of choice Woollen Goods, direct from London, consisting of Prime West of England, Super Fine Saxony Wooldyed Black Cloths, Doeskins, Single-milled Cassimeres, Half milled Doeskins, Scotch Angolas, Summer Vestings, &c., &c.
T. & S. with confidence affirm that the above are the most Fashionable Goods ever imported into Port Elizabeth.

Tuesday 17 January 1854

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
All Parties indebted to the firm of W. & J. SMITH & Co., are hereby requested to settle the amounts of their respective accounts with Mr. Wm. TERRY, at their present office within six weeks from this date, or said amounts will be handed over for Immediate Collection; and all Parties having claims on the said Firm are requested to send them in for adjustment without delay.
Port Elizabeth, 31st Dec., 1853

ROBBERY – Important Discovery –
Mr. GALPIN, a Jeweller of Graham’s Town, had a case containing Jewellery, to the amount of £690 [unclear] sent to him from England per “Dispatch”, every precaution having been adopted in England to ensure the property from damp, the case being lined with tin throughout. This case was landed, and despatched to town, where it arrived on the 5th January. The case was observed to be a little broken, but this excited no suspicion at the moment. However, in unpacking the following day, it was discovered that one of the bottom planks of the case had been forced, a large hole fresh cut in the tin, and £150 worth of the Jewellery abstracted. Information was immediately lodged at the Clerk of the Peace’s Office, who instituted an enquiry. The carrier had in the meantime returned to the country. Depositions were sent by following days post to Sidbury, where the carrier resided, for the Justice of the Peace there, to carry on the investigation, and also to the Magistrate of the Bay; this information excited some little curiosity a the latter place, the Captain, it is said, declaring it must have been done at the London Docks. A portion of the property has however, been discovered and five men are now in custody at the Bay, it having been proved that the theft was committed whilst conveying the case from the “Dispatch” to the shore. It is understood the Boating Company are liable for this loss. – Journal.

SUDDEN DEATH
A young man by the name of GREEF, an inhabitant of the Sunday River Field cornetcy, dropped down dead suddenly at the house of Mr. A. [LISTENBERG], at Graaff-Reinet. He had arrived from the country on the day before in apparent good health, nor was it all [illegible] that there was anything the matter with him previous to the stroke which ended his days,

Tuesday 24 January 1854

BIRTH, yesterday morning, 23d instant, Mrs. Joseph FLACK, of a Son.

DIED, at Riet Fontein, at half-past 3 in the afternoon of the 13th inst., Ignatius Johannes RENS, at the early age of 34 years and 8 months, leaving a wife and five children to deplore his loss.

SUDDEN DEATH – A few days ago a man of the name of HAMILTON, an engraver, was found dead on the beach. He was entirely given up of late to the passion for drink, appropriating his earnings to its purchase – hence the cause of his death.

We regret to record that a person named Joseph DICKS was bit by a snake on Saturday morning last and died in the night of the same day. It appears that the unfortunate man had outspanned his wagon at a spot named Zig-zag, beyond Robey’s or Manley’s Flat, and had lain down to rest when he was suddenly bit by the reptile, which had crept up his trowsers, in the knee; he started up, killed the snake, and managed to drive his wagon to Robey’s, and then sank down exhausted. The accident happened about 11 in the morning, and so swift and virulent were the effects of the poison that before eight o’clock he was speechless, and death soon after terminated his sufferings. The reptile was very thin and small, being about eight inches in length (probably a night adder) and the bite occasioned little or no discoloration of the part.

During the absence of Mr. John GRADWELL from his farm at Collingham on Wednesday night last, the 11th instant, the widows of his dwelling house were broken through and a drawer and box rifled of £75 (10s in silver, £49 10s in gold two £10 and one £5 Eastern Province Bank Notes), 2 black cloth jackets, 3 pairs of trowsers (two black cloth and 1 brown plaid), 1 black cloth and 1 blue drab shooting waistcoat and several shirts. A gold eye-glass and silver watch were lying with the money but were not taken. Mr. G. has not been able to trace any of the stolen property. F. Times

Tuesday 31 January 1854

A meeting of Resident Householders will be held in the Commercial Hall, on Wednesday, 15th Feb. next, for the purpose of Voting a Rate for the current year. By order of the Board of Commissioners, John C. KEMSLEY, Town Clerk. Town Office, Port Elizabeth, Jan. 20, 1854

BIRTH, at Port Elizabeth, on the 29th instant Mrs. Edward HEUGH, of a Daughter. 31st January 1854.

Tuesday 7 February 1854

TO LET
The House in the occupation of Mr. CARPENTER, situate in Queen-street, next door to Mrs. HARVEY. Possession can be given on the 1st March. For particulars, apply to T. PROUDFOOT.

DIED, at Uitenhage, on the 6th instant, Helen, youngest Daughter of J. GIBSON, Esq., Government Teacher.

DIED, on the 22nd ultimo, at Zwart Ruggens, in the Division of Uitenhage, William Wellesley VAUGHAN, son of Mr. John VAUGHAN, of Kop Plaats, aged 16 months.

Tuesday 14 February 1854

TO BE LET, A Small Cottage, just vacated by Mr. GUBB, at Chelsea Farm, containing two good rooms. Apply at the office of this paper, or to John MILLS, Chelsea Farm.

BIRTH, at Uitenhage, on the 2nd inst., Mrs. F.O. HUTCHINSON, of a Son.

BIRTH, at Uitenhage, on the 12th instant, Mrs. E.J. SMITH, of a Son.

DIED, on Sunday, the 13th instant, Helen, infant Daughter of Alfred PAUL, of Queen-street, Port Elizabeth – aged 9 days.

NEW CHURCH
Subscription List
For raising a fund for building a proprietary Episcopal Church in Port Elizabeth
Committee – Messrs. BIRT, CHASE, HANDFIELD, HARRIES, PHILPOTT, RUTHERFOORD, SALMOND, RICE SMITH
Trustees – Messrs. HANDFIELD, PHILPOTT, and RICE SMITH
One-fifth only of the sum subscribed, if exceeding £5, to be paid immediately, the remainder at certain periods to be determined by the Committee.
T. HANDFIELD                  £100 0 0
W.M HARRIES                       30 0 0
H. RUTHERFOORD               30 0 0
E. H. SALMOND                    30 0 0
G. CHABAUD                         20 0 0
Henry STAINES                     20 0 0
Wm. STAINES                        20 0 0
Marth. DIESEL                       20 0 0
H.N. CHASE                            20 0 0
Wm. KEMSLEY                       10 0 0
G. DUNSTERVILLE                 10 0 0
J.C. CHASE                              10 0 0
Daniel PHILLIPS                    15 0 0
Wm. BIRT                               10 0 0
John SPARROW                     10 0 0
H. VON RONN                       10 0 0
Wm. KNHR [sic]                     10 0 0
F.D. DEARE                             20 0 0
John PARKIN                          10 0 0
S. MIDDLETON                        5 0 0
R.P. CHURCH                           5 0 0
Cornelius ROBSON                5 0 0
J.C. KEMSLEY                           5 0 0
Joseph FLACK                          5 0 0
Joshua CAWOOD                    5 0 0
Chas. S. TAYLOR                     5 0 0
S. BAIN                                     5 0 0
Dr. RUBIDGE                           5 0 0
Wm ADCOCK                          5 0 0
C. ADCOCK                              5 0 0
J.W. FROST                               5 0 0
P.B. FROST                            10 0 0
H.W. SMITH                            5 0 0
H.B. DEARE                           20 0 0
A Friend of W.M.H.                5 0 0
Robt. PHILLIPS                     7 10 0
Wm FLEMING, Jun.                5 0 0
W.C. HUTCHONS                   5 0 0
A Friend                                  5 0 0
James HALL                          10 0 0
J.C. HESS                               10 0 0
H. GOODWIN                         1 0 0
G.T. TURNER                          1 0 0
A.B. HARRIES                       2 10 0
Robert B. CLARKE                 5 0 0
F.H. CARPENTER                   5 0 0
Wm. HENDERSON                5 0 0
W. BAWDEN                          5 0 0
A. WARES                            7 10 0
Fras. WASLEY                        5 0 0
H. HARVEY                             1 0 0
S. HANCOCK                          5 0 0
Isaiah TITTERTON               10 0 0
Edw. PHILPOTT                   20 0 0
Rice SMITH                          30 0 0
A Friend                               1 10 0
A Friend of H.R.                    5 0 0
Lennox LLOYD                      5 0 0
P. HEUGH                              5 0 0
John CAPPER                         3 0 0
J. LESLIE                                 1 1 0
Wm. HIGGINS, Secretary

Tuesday 21 February 1854

BAPTISED on the [10th] inst by the Revd. A. Smith of Uitenhage, a son of Mr. John LESLIE, named Douglas.

Tuesday 7 March 1854

DIED at Monte Video on Wednesday the 28th December 1853, John Smith KEMSLEY Esq, Merchant of that City, in the 46th year of his age; deeply lamented by his family and friends.

DIED at Uitenhage on 25th February, Frederick, youngest son of Mr. [J.F.] [last line cut off at bottom of page]

Tuesday 14 March 1854

DIED at Uitenhage on the 3rd instant, Johan Leopold KNAP, born at [Cal.. in D....] on the Rhine, aged 75 years 4 months and 4 days. Deceased was one of the oldest residents of this town; and in his advanced age lived as a Christian. His end was peace.
[Transcriber’s note: Place of birth very difficult to read. His Death Notice says he was born at Baden on the Rhine.]

CHRISTENINGS
In New Church, by the Rev. J. Harsant,
March 12, a daughter of Mr. MAYERS, named Jane Korsten
March 12, a daughter of Mr. Edward HEUGH, named Edwardina

Tuesday 21 March 1854

DIED at Port Elizabeth on the 19th March, at the residence of her brother, Jeanette Eliza GILES, eldest daughter of the late Capt. [E] GILES RN, aged 25 years.

BAPTIZED in New Church, Main-street, by the Rev. John Harsant,
March 16: A son of Mr. John WOOD, named Charles Penny
March 18: A daughter of Mr. CALTON, named Maria

Tuesday 28 March 1854

BIRTH on the 26th instant, the Lady of the Rev. John HARSANT of a daughter

BAPTIZED in New Church, Main-street, by the Rev. John Harsant,
22nd March: A daughter of Mr. HOCKLY, named Emily Cora Smith
27th March: A son of Mr. NEWCOMBE, named John Alexander

Tuesday 4 April 1854

DIED at Uitenhage on Wednesday 29th instant, Mr. Charles William Henry DE LA HARPE, after a lingering illness of nine months, aged 36 years and 10 months.
Uitenhage, 31st March 1854

Tuesday 11 April 1854

DRUGS, CHEMICALS, &c.
The Subscriber begs to acquaint his Town and Country Customers that his Stock is now replete with a large assortment of Drugs, Chemicals & Perfumery, which he will sell at the lowest possible prices.
J.L. begs to remind Country Dealers that they will do well by purchasing their supplies of Dutch and other Medicines at his Establishment, where a large supply of Genuine Patent Medicines is always on hand.
Holloway’s Pills and Ointment, (at reduced prices)
Depot for Dr. TOWNSEND’s Extract of Sarsaparilla, The only genuine purifier of the Blood.
Manufacturer of Genuine Lemon Syrup.
John LESLIE, Chemist and Druggist,
Port Elizabeth, April 10th, 1854

BOTTLE STORE
H. REYNOLDS
Begs to inform the Inhabitants of Uitenhage that he has now opened his Bottle Store in Baird-street, opposite Mr. STREAKS, where he has on hand a choice selection of Brandies, Wines, &c. consisting of :
Hennessy’s Pale Brandy
Martell’s Brown Do.
Zaserac’s Do. Do.
Cape Do.
Cape Wines
Sweet Pontac
Port and Sherry
Claret
Champagne – pints and quarts
Old Tom
Jamaica Rum
Cherry Cordial
Holland Gin
Allsopp’s Celebrated Ale and Porter, bottled and on draught
Barclay’s Porter
English Vinegar, &c. &c.
Orders delivered in any part of the town, Free of charge.

NOTICE TO BUILDERS
Tenders for the Galleries and Ceilings of Human’s Dorp Dutch Reformed Church will be received by the Vestry of the above Church. Plans and specifications may be seen and particulars made known on application to Mr. Henry GRIFFIN, Main-street, Port Elizabeth.
Tenders to be delivered on or before the 30th inst., addressed, post-paid, to the Rev. W.J. HEUGH, Human’s Dorp.
Human’s Dorp, April 4th, 1854

Tuesday 18 April 1854

SEED OATS
A few bags of the above are for Sale at the Stores of the Undersigned at Low Prices
MAYNARDS & VON RÖNN

J.C. HOFMEYR, Land, Law, General Agent, and Notary Public.
Office at his Residence in Murray-street, Burgher’s Dorp.
Mr. J.C.H. will also be prepared to undertake any Sales of Stock, &c. &c., with which he may be entrusted, and which he trusts will be transacted with punctuality and dispatch.

DIED at his residence, Cuyler Manor, near Uitenhage, on Friday, the 14th April, Lieut. General Jacob Glen CUYLER, aged 79 years.

RACES – The Human’s Dorp Races will take place tomorrow and Thursday, when several plates and purses will be run for.

INSOLVENCIES – The following estates have been placed under sequestration : P.J. PENTZ, P. JOHANNES’ Son, of Cape Town ; A. ERSKINE, stonecutter, Graham’s Town ; J.E. HENLEY, innkeeper, of Graham’s Town ; H.O. van ROOYEN, Lower Bushman’s River ; and Jane METCALF, widow of the late John METCALF

Tuesday 25 April 1854

PUBLIC SALE
The undersigned have received instructions from Mr. E. PULLEN, who intends retiring from Farming pursuits, will sell by Public Auction at his Residence,
“Klein Rivier” (situated three miles from Hankey) on the 2nd of May, the following Stock, Farming Implements, Furniture and Merchandize, viz :-
40 head of Superior Breeding Cattle
24 do. Well-trained Oxen
2 Thorough-bred Bulls
5 Riding Horses
2 Wagons
2 Ploughs and Harrows
2 Spirit Stills, (complete)
50 Grain Bags,
Tables, Chairs, Sofas, Chests of Drawers, Sideboards, Stretchers, Bedsteads, together with an Assortment of Merchandize, and whatever else may be offered on the day of Sale
W.& R. METELERKAMP, Auctioneers.
Zuurbron, April 24th, 1854

BAPTIZED in New Church by the Revd. John Harsant
April 19th - a son of Mr. Isaac PARKIN, named Stephen.
April 20th – a daughter of Mr. HURRY, named Maria Allen.
April 20th – a daughter of Mr. NEAL, named Rhoda Ann.

Tuesday 2 May 1854

DIED, at her late residence, De Staden’s River, in the Division of Uitenhage, on Thursday, the 20th ult, Mrs. Gertruida Sophia FERREIRA, (born MINNE) Widow of the late Mr. Ignatius Stephanus FERRERIA, aged 61 years, deeply regretted by her Family, and a large circle of Friends.

BUFFEL’S FONTEIN, in the Vicinity of Port Elizabeth. Mr. T.C. BOTHA, intending to discontinue Farming, owing to ill-health, has favoured the undersigned with instructions to offer for PRIVATE SALE, his half share in the above well known and valuable estate, together with the whole of his Farming Establishment (with the exception of the Horses)
Full particulars will be given hereafter.
DE VILLIERS & DU TOIT, Land Agents.
Port Elizabeth, May 1st.

Mr. J. BREHM
Being about to proceed to Cape Town, offers his services as General Agent to the public, during his stay in Town; meanwhile he will attend in Port Elizabeth, on Monday the 15th May, to receive in instructions from those, who are desirous of entrusting him with their affairs, as they will have a good opportunity of having them executed with preciseness and promptitude.

Tuesday 9 May 1854

PORTER’S HOTEL
The Proprietor in giving notice that he has made very considerable alterations in his hotel, would avail himself of the opportunity, of expressing his thanks to his friends and those of the public generally, who have hitherto so far extended to him their support.
The Canteen is now removed to a distance from the premises, and no expenditure has been spared by which “PORTER’S HOTEL” , might be rendered in every respect as comfortable as any Interior Inn can be made.
Best Wines always on hand direct from the first Houses.
Good stabling for fifty horses.
Burgersdorp, 26th April, 1854

Tuesday 16 May 1854

NEW TOWN – We hear that another town is shortly to be established on the banks of the Sunday’s River, within a short distance from its mouth. The river is pronounced to be navigable for vessels of a small tonnage, and wood and fresh water, the two principle requisites, to be had in abundance. Should the projectors carry out their intention, property in that neighbourhood will rise considerably, and Oliphants Hoek, which is contiguous to the proposed town, will henceforward become the great granary of the Eastern Province.

Tuesday 23 May 1854

NOTICE OF REMOVAL
Mr. D. PAPENFUS, Auctioneer and General Agent, has removed his Office from Market Square to Somerset Street, next door to the “Graaff Reinet Bank”.
Graaff Reinet, May 9th 1854

All Claims against H.E. ROBERTSON, late of the 6th, are to be sent to the undersigned.
G. CHABAUD

LAW
Mr. C. VAN BLOEMMESTEIN
Attorney at Law, Notary Public and Sworn Translator
Offices at the rooms of Mr. D. PAPENFUS, Somerset Street
Any business with which Mr. C. Van B. may be entrusted will be transacted with punctuality and dispatch
Graaff-Reinet 17th May 1854

The elections throughout the whole Colony excepting the Division of Beaufort West are now completed and subjoined we give the successful candidates so far as are known:

WESTERN PROVINCE
Messrs. JARVIS, ABERCROMBIE, SOLOMON, BRECARD Cape Town
Messrs. MAYNARD, WATSON Cape Division
Messrs. DARNELL, FAIRBRIDGE Caledon
Messrs. BARRY, FAIRBAIRN Swellendam
Messrs. LOEDOLFF, DUCKETT Malmesbury
Messrs. DE VILLIERS, STEYTLER Paarl
Messrs. BRAND, BOSMAN Stellenbosch
Messrs. WIGGINS, WATERMEYER Worcester

EASTERN PROVINCE
Messrs. PATERSON, WHITE Port Elizabeth
Messrs. KROG, HUTCHINSON Uitenhage
Messrs. POTE, THACKWRAY Graham’s Town
Messrs. COCK, BOWKER Albany
Messrs. STRETCH, PAINTER Fort Beaufort
Messrs. FRANKLIN, STEWART Victoria
Messrs. BOWKER, ___ Somerset
Messrs. GILFILLAN, COLLET Cradock
Messrs. MEINTJES, VORSTER Albert
Messrs. ZIERVOGEL, MULLER Graaff-Reinet

POSTSCRIPT
Elections: From Uitenhage we learn that the Magistrate there is in a complete fix touching the elections. Mr. HUTCHINSON and Mr. HARTMAN were “a tie” according to the returns first received – each having polled 214. Afterwards the polling officers found in the voters for Mr. HUTCHINSON the name of an Englishman declared to have registered after date. This seemed to give the election in favour of Mr. HARTMAN. The committee of Mr. HUTCHINSON find among the voters of Mr. HARTMAN the name of one who had not registered at all. This again restores the tie or leaves the matter in favour of Mr. HUTCHINSON. We understand that the Attorney General is to be referred to in the matter.

Tuesday 30 May 1854

BIRTH, at Port Elizabeth, on the 24th instant, Mrs. William PUCKLE, of a Son.

REMOVAL
Mr. C.S. RADEMEYER
Begs to acquaint his friends and the inhabitants of Uitenhage generally that his
SHAMBLES
Will be removed from St. John’s Street to Cuyler Street
On Thursday 1st June ensuing

Tuesday 6 June 1854

IMPORTANT SALE of Erven at the New Port “Colchester”. The undersigned having been favoured with instructions from Messrs. COLEMAN & MURRAY, will offer for sale by Public Auction about Three hundred erven in the Projected Town and Port of “Colchester”,
To be sold simultaneously one-half (colored Red in the General Plan) at Graham’s Town and the remainder (colored Blue) at Port Elizabeth, on Tuesday, the 1st of August, 1854.
As few persons are acquainted with the locality, and the many advantages which this place will possess as a Port and a Commercial Town, it may be necessary that a full description of it should be given.
“Colchester” is situated on the Eastern Bank of the Sunday’s River, about two miles from where it empties itself into Algoa Bay, and immediately upon the new line of road from Port Elizabeth to Graham’s Town, (which forms the “Main-street”) 28 Miles from the former, and 47 Miles from the latter Town.
The Farm “Vetmaak Vlakte”, upon which it is situate, is abundantly supplied with wood and water, and the soil is formed of the richest alluvial deposit and unsurpassed for agricultural or pastoral purposes.
As a Port it possesses from its position, many natural advantages – and although there is at present only nine feet of water on the bar, and consequently only navigable for Lighters and vessels of small draft of water – yet these would be able to ascend the River some Twenty Miles, as far as Modder Drift, where the Great Northern Trunk Line of Road crosses the River to all the Interior Districts via the Zuurberg. Improvements can be made at a comparatively small expense, which will considerably Deepen the water on the Bar. These are contemplated by the Proprietors, with the assistance of the Purchasers of Erven, under the protection of the Charter from the Colonial Parliament – and it may be affirmed with confidence that there are no Engineering difficulties to prevent Ships of 500 tons burthen entering and discharging their cargoes on the wharves of “Colchester”.
Nature has done so much towards making the Sunday’s River a Port, that but little has been left for Art to effect. The great power of the ebb and flow of every tide – the immense volumes of freshets which come down almost monthly from the Sneeuwberg and Zuurberg ranges – and the numberless Rivers and Streams which flow into it during its course of 400 miles from the Interior, may all be made subservient to the object in view.
As, however, all Seaworks of this description will require some time for their completion, the Proprietors have it in contemplation – in order to enable the Purchasers of Erven and the inhabitants of Graham’s Town, and the contiguous Districts generally, at once to derive immediate advantage from the Town as a Port – to build at once several Lighters and a Steam-Tug, for the purpose of conveying goods to “Colchester” either from the vessels at anchor in front of Port Elizabeth, or from ships which may have Cargoes wholly for this Port lying at anchorage at the Mouth of the Sunday’s River. – Re-shipping Wool or other Produce with equal advantage. As it is estimated that Goods can then be conveyed and landed at the same price as now charged for Landing Goods at Port Elizabeth, it is clear there will be a direct saving as all goods intended for Graham’s Town and the Frontier Districts, of from 20s to 25s. per Ton Land-Carriage, or from £25,000 to £30,000 per Annum ; while, by ascending the River to Modder Drift, there will not only be nearly as much to Somerset, Cradock, Burger’s Dorp, Colesburg, and all the large Market Towns in the Interior – but when the new Road to Graaff-Reinet is opened through the Sunday’s River Poort, and which is the nearest Road to that place, even from Port Elizabeth by some 15 miles, it will be enabled to share in these benefits, and Colchester will be placed on a superior footing to any Port in the Colony to do the trade of this large and rapidly increasing Town and District.
Railways – Should these be introduced into this part of the Colony, of which there is but little doubt, it will be seen that “Colchester” is perfectly situated with regard to the junction of several lines. Upon Adam’s Patent Principle, it may be calculated that a Railway can be laid down from Colchester To Graham’s Town, a distance of 47 Miles, for £105,750 or £2,250 per mile (see “Graham’s Town Journal” 6th May,) – and this would of course be carried on to Port Elizabeth - and further, whenever Rails are laid down from Graaff-Reinet to the Coast, “Colchester” would inevitably be the port chosen, as independently of its being the nearest, the Road up the great Valley of the Sunday’s River, with the exception of two places, rises in almost imperceptible gradients.
For large Vessels anchoring opposite the Mouth of the River it offers several advantages, for, from the position of the Coast they can in any wind make anchorage to the leeward of the
St . Croix Island, only about five miles distant, and which is universally admitted to be the only really safe anchorage in Algoa Bay and in fact forms a natural breakwater or Harbour of refuge, where ships of the largest class can ride out the heaviest gales in perfect safety. Much more might be said, would space permit, as to the general capabilities of this island for protection in South-East gales, which have already been so admirably noticed and appreciated by Commander FISHBOURNE, well-known on this coast as the gallant Commander of H.M. Str. “Hermes”
Nor is “Colchester” less favorably situated in an agricultural point of view, with the rich grain-growing districts of Oliphant’s Hoek and Bushman’s River stretching to the Eastward and the fine grazing farms of the Zuurberg to the North, from which portions of the Province Colchester must ultimately become the principle port of shipment of produce of all sorts to Europe.
But it is unnecessary to tell those who examine and consider the position of Colchester, what it is likely to become in a few years. None but the blind can fail to perceive that it must rise to a place of the Greatest Commercial Importance. Its central position as a Port – its proximity to the great lines of Roads to the Interior and Frontier Districts, will command for its Merchants a large share in the general trade of the Eastern Province, and there can be no doubt that the Government will take advantage of so obvious a saving as will be afforded by the opening of this Port, either for the conveyance of Troops, or Commissariat Stores, and that within a few years vessels of Large Tonnage, will be lying in the River opposite “Colchester”, having thus all the advantages of Docks, and secure from Accident or interruption.
As an Investment either to Capitalists or to Parents who wish to make Provision for their Children, it offers advantages which should not be thrown away. On this head attention need only be drawn to Port Elizabeth, where Plots of Ground which a few years since could be Purchased for Twenty Pounds, are now Worth Two Thousand.
Carriers will find it in their interest to purchase Erven, as they will thus acquire a right to Grazing on the Commonage, which in such a place must be a very desirable object.
By a reference to the Plans, which will be shortly out, it will be seen that ample spaces have been left for a Dutch Reformed Church and others, of which grounds? [image unclear] will be made open applications to all Denominations of Christians. Spaces will be left for Town House, Library Buildings, Commercial Rooms , Court and [image unclear] Premises. Commonage will be given, including some of the Finest Grazing Ground in the District.
Liberal Credit will be given, extending over a period of Five Years, according to the amount of Purchase.
H.H. RENS & Co. Auctioneers

Tuesday 20 June 1854

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
In the Estate of the late William HUDSON and surviving spouse Andriana Maria RADEMEYER. All persons having any claims against the above Estate are requested to send them in to the office of Messrs. H.H. RENS & Co., Uitenhage, within six weeks from this date, and those indebted to pay the amount of their debts at the same place within the same period.
A.M. RADEMEYER, Executrix Testamentary.
Uitenhage Town, 29th May, 1854.

In the Estate of the late Lieut-General Jacob Glen CUYLER, of Cuyler Manor, Uitenhage. All persons having Claims on the above Estate, are requested to file the same with the undersigned, within six weeks from this date, and those indebted thereto, to pay their debts within the same period.
William ARMSTRONG, one of the Testamentary Executors.
Zwartkop’s River, 1st June, 1854

TO PASSENGERS
Desirous of being present in Cape Town on the 30th June at the opening of the
FIRST CAPE PARLIAMENT
The undersigned begs to give notice that should a sufficient number offer to make it worth their while they will at once make arrangements for carrying passengers overland at the lowest possible fares.
Early application is necessary.
J.S. REED & Co
Mail Contractors
13th June 1854

Orange River Free State
Alfred WHITE, Auctioneer and Appraiser,
Land, Law and General Commission Agent, Smithfield.
N.B. All Colonial Communications to be forwarded via Aliwal North.

Tuesday 27 June 1854

BAPTIZED, in St. Paul’s Church, on Sunday, the 25th instant, by the Revd. Wilson, a son of William and Mary PUCKLE, named Edwin Spence.

DIED, at Richmond, on the morning of Thursday, 15th instant, from a relapse of remittent fever, accompanied by hooping cough, Richard, eldest and much-beloved child of Mr. and Mrs. RUTHERFOORD – aged 2 years, 11 months and 14 days.
Richmond, 17th June, 1854.

Tuesday 4 July 1854

NOTICE OF DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP
The Partnership subsisting between the Undersigned, Trading at Smithfield, under the Style of T. SPILLER & Co., has this day been dissolved my mutual consent. All debts due to, and all Claims upon, the said Firm must be sent in to the second undersigned for adjustment.
B.S. LEVEY,
Thos. SPILLER.
May 30th, 1854

Tuesday 11 July 1854

DIED, at the house of her Son in Burgher’s Dorp, on the 4th July, 1854, after a short confinement to her chamber, Mary Park MONTGOMERY, widow, aged 92 years and 6 months. The deceased was born on her father’s estate, Ephraim Park, Brahsheen, County of Wicklow, Ireland. She came to this Colony in the year 1832, and was noted for her industry and Christianity, and was a member of the Wesleyan Society for a long time, and is much regretted by her family and friends. She was fully conscious in her last moments, and died in perfect tranquillity.
Burgher’s Dorp. 7th July, 1854.

NOTICE
All Claims against the Estate of the late Thomas STERLEY are to be sent in to the Office of Messrs. CHABAUD & SLATER within six weeks from the date hereof.
[Sd] Amelia STERLEY
Executrix Testamentary
June 19th 1854

Tuesday 18 July 1854

NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the Partnership under the Firm of CHABUAD & SLATER, at Port Elizabeth, as Attorneys at Law and Notaries, is this day dissolved by mutual consent. All Debts due to and by the Firm are to be sent to the first undersigned for adjustment. Dated at Port Elizabeth this 11th day of July 1854.
G. CHABAUD
J. Faulkner SLATER

NOTICE
In the Estate of the late William Andrew DOLD of Somerset East
All persons having any Claims on the above Estate are requested to send them in to the undersigned within six weeks from this date, and those indebted thereto to pay the amount of their debts to the same.
Elizabeth DOLD
Executrix Testamentary
Somerset East
July 3rd 1854

Tuesday 25 July 1854

NOTICE
A young lad, named James NESON, about 9 years of age, having absconded, or been enticed away from his Mother’s dwelling on Tuesday last, - any information concerning the above lad, as to where he may be found, will be thankfully received at the office of this paper.
Port Elizabeth, 25th July, 1854

MARRIED, by special licence, by the Rev. A. Robson, on the 19th instant, John D. KLINCK, Esq., to Miss Martha Mary DALLAMORE.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS
In the insolvent Estate of William Watkin ALEXANDER, of Uitenhage Town, Shopkeeper.
All person’s claiming to be Creditors in the above Estate, are required to take notice that the Undersigned have been duly elected and confirmed in the appointment of Provincial Trustees to the said Estate and that the Third Meeting, will be held before the Resident Magistrate at his Office in Uitenhage Town, on Thursday, the 27th July, at 11 o’clock in the Forenoon, for the proof of debts; for receiving the Trustees Report, and also for the purpose of giving directions to the said Trustees as to the management of said Estate.
And all persons indebted to the above Estate are required to pay the same to the first undersigned at his Office, Uitenhage Town, or to the 2nd or 3rd undersigned at their Offices in Port Elizabeth, on or before the above period, otherwise legal proceedings will be instituted against them.
S.J.v.K. DU TOIT,
Jos. GRAHAM
G.B. MARSHALL
Provisional Trustees

Tuesday 1 August 1854

BIRTH, at Uitenhage, on the 19th ult., Mrs. H. O. LANGE, of a daughter.

DIED, at his Residence, on the 26th instant, Capt. W. LLOYD, R.N., Civil Commissioner of Port Elizabeth. Aged 65 years.

DEATH OF W. LLOYD R.N.
It is our painful duty to record the death of the Resident Civil Commissioner, Wm. LLOYD Esq, who departed this life on the morning of the 26th inst. Mr. LLOYD has for many years past resided amongst us, and the general urbanity of his manners, his readiness to assist any in distress, the impartial manner in which he dealt out what he believed to be justice to all parties coming before him, and his assiduous attention to the duties of his office rendered him a valuable public servant, and endeared him to a large circle of friends. For some time past his physical strength has been unequal to the duties of his office, but he seemed determined to perform those duties so long as he had any remaining power.
Mr. LLOYD early entered Her Majesty’s Naval Service, and was present in several engagements. His nautical knowledge was frequently of advantage to him in deciding disputes connected with the sea, that so frequently came before a Magistrate in a Seaport Town. Though not educated for the law, he was not without acquaintance of its general principles and, we believe, that very few appeals have been made from his decisions. Holding a situation for many years, which necessarily exposes to more or less of acrimonious feeling, Mr. LLOYD so conducted himself in his office that perhaps no Magistrate in the Colony has made fewer enemies, nor enjoyed officially more of the good opinion of the town in which he dwelt. It would have been a seemly act on the part of the Government had they some time ago granted a pension to Mr. LLOYD that would have enabled him to retire from his onerous duties. We trust that the bereaved widow will obtain from government that consideration in this respect which was not awarded to her husband.
The remains of the departed were interred on Thursday last by the Archdeacon MERRIMAN, when a large number of the merchants and inhabitants of the town attended the funeral, thus marking their sympathy with the bereaved family. We trust that in filling up this vacancy government will consult, not private interest, but public utility. The duties of the Civil Commissioner of Port Elizabeth have become so important that that none but a person properly and legally qualified to perform its functions should be appointed.

Tuesday 15 August 1854

NEW CIVIL COMMISSIONER
It is currently reported in the Cape that Captain HILL, the acting Judge and Superintendent of Police, will succeed Mr. LLOYD as Civil Commissioner for the important town and district of Port Elizabeth.

Tuesday 22 August 1854

COLCHESTER
The undersigned tenders his services in the Purchase of Erven at Colchester, at the Sale to be held in Port Elizabeth and Graham’s Town, on Thursday, the 14th Day of September next, at one per cent on the Purchase Amounts.
Plans of the Projected Township may be seen on application to any of the undermentioned Gentlemen :-
G. BREHM, Deputy Sheriff – Uitenhage
FORREST Brothers (FORREST’s Hotel) – Uitenhage
N. LAKE – Sidbury
J.L. TILBURY – Church Place, Oliphant’s Hoek
R.G. STONE – Graham’s Town
R. HOLLAND – Graham’s Town
F. LUCAS – Graham’s Town
G.B. CHRISTIAN – East London
A.J. McKENZIE – Fort Beaufort
C. HOLLIDAY – Fort Beaufort
C.E. WILLIAMS – King William’s Town
R.W.H. GIDDY – Queen’s Town
Charles BROWN – Queen’s Town
John MASKELL – Daggaboer’s Neck
F.S. PHILPS – Cradock
J.S. DISTIN – Cradock
C. SCANLEN – Cradock
P.R. MARILLIER & Son – Somerset (East)
G.E. JOSEPH – Somerset (East)
B. SOLOMON – Somerset (East)
C.W. HUTTON – Bedford
M.H. BENJAMIN – Graaff-Reinet
S.J. MEINTJES – Graaff-Reinet
LEEB Brothers – Richmond
J.H. HOFMEYR – Burgher’s Dorp
J. BLAKE – Burgher’s Dorp
MOSENTHAL Brothers – Burgher’s Dorp
BAUMANN Brothers – Middelburg
Charles BARBER – Middelburg
MOSENTHAL, BERGMANN, & Co. – Aliwal North
D. ARNOT, Jun. – Colesberg
C.W. MATTHEWS – Colesberg
G. NIEWHOUDT – Colesberg
J. SCHICKERLING – Fauresmith, Orange Free State
HOPWOOD & HOLME – Fauresmith, Orange Free State
H. HUTCHONS – Smithfield, Orange Free State
Thos. SPILLER – Smithfield, Orange Free State
C.U. STUART – Bloem Fontein, Orange Free State
Geo. STAUNTON – Bloem Fontein, Orange Free State
F.C. WEBB – Fort Peddie
H. CALDERWOOD – Alice
Thomas DAVIS – Human’s Dorp
H. LEY – Jagersbosch
P. RAUTENBACH – Wolvekraal
C. LAMONT – Langekloof
E. BERGH – George
J. VINTCENT – George
G.W. DUTTON – George
H.R. HARRIS – Mossel Bay
D. BLAND – Mossel Bay
J. BARRY – Swellendam
J.W. SMALLBERGER – Riversdale
R. CARDINAL – Riversdale
W. THWAITS – Beaufort West
W. KINNEAR – Beaufort West
P.H. LEY – Caledon
W.S. van RYNEVELD – Clanwilliam
H.A. ZINN – Tulbagh
P.L MEIRING – Worcester
R. MEIRING – Worcester
A.P. HIEBNER – Paarl
M. De KOCK – Paarl
R. CROZIER – Stellenbosch
J.H. HOFMEYR – Cape Town
George GREIG & Co. – Cape Town
S. SOLOMON & Co. – Cape Town
Intending Purchasers who desire to avail themselves of this medium, will be good enough to describe by number the Lot or Lots they wish to be purchased for them, and to mention the highest limit at which they will authorise the undersigned to purchase. Should the same Lots be fixed upon by different intending purchasers, the order first to hand will have the preference, whenever the limit will admit of it.
W.C. HUTCHONS, General Commission Agent.
Market-square, Port Elizabeth, August 22, 1854

NARRO MILL
The public are respectfully informed that the above mill is now at work on the main water course about three miles out of Uitenhage Town.
R. PANNELL & Sons, Proprietors
Who are determined that justice and the most strict attention shall be observed towards everyone who may favour them with their work. The power of the mill is much increased, working four feet French stones.
A direction post is placed on the Graham’s Town road pointing the way to Narro Mill
July 21st 1854

Tuesday 29 August 1854

H. SHUTTLEWORTH
Upholsterer and French Polisher
(Two doors below Mr. DREYER’s bakery)
Queen Street
Cabinet furniture cleaned, repaired and French polished, equal to new. Spring and other mattresses made to order.
Always on hand a variety of useful furniture which will be sold cheap.

TO PARENTS
Mrs. ALEXANDER begs to inform parents who may be desirous of sending their children to school in Uitenhage (where two of the best seminaries for young persons are established) has made arrangements to take a limited number of children as boarders on the most reasonable terms, and the strictest attention will be given to their comfort &c. An early application is requested.

Tuesday 5 September 1854

BIRTH on the 3rd instant Mrs. John PATERSON of a son
5th September 1854

DIED, at Bloemfontein, on the morning of the 7th inst., during the absence of her husband in Graham’s Town, Elizabeth, beloved wife of Mr. T.S. COLLEY, aged 27 years, 8 months and 27 days, leaving a sorrowing husband and three little girls to deplore their lamentable and irreparable loss. The late Mrs. COLLEY’s illness was caused by thinking amply and incessantly on the abandonment of the Orange River Sovereignty by the British Government, and the probable ruin which would follow that event; this drove her quite out of her mind, and she had but few lucid intervals during her illness, which continued for a period of six weeks, and ended in her early death. This is the first victim of the late policy; God grant it may be the last. Friends at a distance will please to accept of this notice.
Thos. Smith COLLEY
Bloemfontein, August 18, 1854

NOTICE
Mr. T.S. COLLEY begs to return his sincere thanks to all his kind friends in Bloemfontein and vicinity, for their incessant and unremitted attentions to the late lamented Mrs. COLLEY, during her last illness; and also for the kind respect shewn to her remains on the way to their last and sad resting place – the more so that these attentions were bestowed during his absence in Graham’s Town.
Bloemfontein, Aug, 18, 1854

DIED, at his Residence in Port Elizabeth, on Friday, the 1st September, 1854, Mr. John E. NUDD, aged 30 years.

Tuesday 12 September 1854

BIRTH, on the 7th instant, Mrs. C. ROBSON, of a son.
Port Elizabeth, 12th Sept., 1854

BAPTISM, on Sunday, the 10th instant, by the Rev. John Harsant, of New Church, a daughter of Mr. H.F. REYNOLDS, named Elizabeth Ann.

Tuesday 19 September 1854

DIED, at Colesberg, on Sunday, the 27th August, 1854, of Inflammation of the Lungs, after a painful suffering of nearly three weeks, Mr. Edward GIBBON, aged 56 years, 1 month and 25 days.
Mr. GIBBON arrived in this Colony among the Settlers of 1820, and was one of the earliest residents of Colesberg, having taken up his abode at that village before its formation into a seat of Magistracy. He was engaged in mercantile pursuits, in which by his persevering industry and active enterprise he greatly prospered; while his strict integrity and uprightness of character in all his dealings gained for him universal and implicit confidence. His name will long be remembered with feelings of deep respect and high esteem by a large circle of friends and acquaintances, who deplore his loss. His remains were followed to their last resting place by a very numerous company, who thus bore testimony to the very general esteem and regard in which his character was so deeply held.

Tuesday 26 September 1854

BIRTH, at Mrs. PALMER’s Residence, Port Elizabeth, on Saturday, the 23rd instant, Mrs. Alfred EBDEN, of a daughter.

MARRIED, at Uitenhage, on Tuesday, the 12th Sept., by the Rev. A. Smith, V.D.M., Mr Dirk Jacobus ASPELING, eldest Son of J.G. ASPELING, Esq., of George, to Miss Helena, youngest daughter of S.H. DU TOIT, Esq.

DIED, at Rondebosch, on Wednesday, September 13, Bicton HULL, Esq., Surgeon, J.P., aged 39 years.