The Grahamstown Journal

Saturday 6 October 1849

BIRTH at Robson’s Post, 2nd Oct 1849, the wife of Donald MACKAY, late Color-Sergeant in Her Majesty’s 1st Btn 91st Regt of a daughter.

Saturday 13 October 1849

BIRTH At Somerset, on Friday the 5th October the wife of Mr. Benjamin SERJEANT, of a Son.

MARRIED on the 2nd of October, 1849, at St.George's Church, Graham's Town, by the Rev. J. Heavyside, Samuel LARTER, the only Son of Samuel LARTER, to Sophia Augusta BROOKS, the fourth daughter of Henry BROOKS, Collingham.

DIED near Mancazana Post, on 1st October, 1849, Catherine, wife of R. HUDSON aged 33 years and 8 months, leaving six small children to lament her loss.

Saturday 20 October 1849

WORTHY THE ATTENTION OF FARMERS.
The undersigned, intending to relinquish farming, begs to offer for private sale about fifty head of superior Fatherland Cattle, amongst which are 30 Cows now in milk. Also a first-rate Bull bred by Wm. PULLEN, Esq., Quagga's Flat. These Cattle may be seen at Bushman's River, until the 4th of next month, when if not disposed of they will be removed to Cypher Fontein – Terms reasonable.
Roode Draai, 15th Oct. P. FEAGAN

WOOL. The undersigned will ship Wool and other Produce, on consignment to the English Markets, on the most favourable terms.
H. & R.S. BLAINE.

BIRTH at Graham's Town, on Wednesday, the 10th inst, the Lady of Capt. C. SOMERSET, of a Son.

DIED, at Cradock, on Sunday Evening, the 7th Oct., 1849, Benjamin ROWLES, sixth son of the late Thomas Stephen ROWLES, aged 28 years and 6 months, deeply regretted by his Relatives and Friends.

Saturday 27 October 1849

SOMERSET AND ALBANY AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY
The Annual exhibition of Stock in connection with the Somerset and Albany Agricultural Society, took place on the 27th ultimo, at Mr. JELLIMAN's farm, Lieuw Fontein. Owing to the drought the Stock was not in first-rate condition, but it was nevertheless admitted to be the best show that has taken place at the Kaga. There were above 100 persons present.
The list of Prizes awarded to this Meeting we give below :-
SHEEP – The 1st prize to Mr. W. ROBERTS, Glencliff, for the five best rams, £5 ; 2nd prize, to Mr. J. GOLDSWAIN, for the twenty best ewes, £5 ; 3rd prize, to Mr. W. JELLIMAN, for the twenty-five best slaughter wethers, £1 10s.
HORSES – 4th prize, to Mr. H. PEDLAR, for the best entire horse, £5 ; 5th prize, to Mr. B. DE CLERK, for the best mare, £5 ; 6th prize, to Mr. H. BROWN, for the best farmer's saddle horse, £4.
CATTLE – 7th prize, to Mr. T.J. CALDECOTT, for the best bull above two-years-old, £3 ; 8th prize, to Mr. John CARLISLE, for the best yearling bull, £2 ; 9th prize, to Mr. E.D. WIENAND, for the two best cows, £3 ; 10th prize, to Mr. W. ROBERTS, for the two best heifers, £3 ; 11th prize to Mr. L. TREEGART, for the two best slaughter oxen, £1 10s.
SWINE – 12th prize, premiums to Mr. T.J. CALDECOTT, for the best boar and sow.

Saturday 3 November 1849

NOTICE is hereby given that TENDERS will be received by "the Chairman of the Board of Public Roads", for the Division of Albany, until 12 o'clock, at noon, on Saturday, the 10th of November next, from persons willing to contract with the said Board, to put into and keep in a thorough state of repair for the term of Five Years from the date of completion, the undermentioned several lines of Roads, viz, :-
1st – From Lake's near Howison's Poort to Salem
2nd – From Salem to Long's Lower Drift on Bushman's River
3rd – From Graham's Town to Robey's, Manley's Flat, either by the Road of Hope's Garden or by the present line of Road passing by Fort England.
4th – From Robey's to Bathurst, through Lushington Valley.
5th – For putting and keeping in repair for One Year the following line of Roads, viz.:-
From Graham's Town to Niemand's Kraal, (Potters)
From Potter's to Fish River, including the repair of Espag's Drift with stones.
Security will be required for the due fulfilment of the several Contracts.
Further particulars may be obtained on application to the Secretary.
By Order of the Board
C.H. HUNTLEY, Secretary
Graham's Town, 12th October, 1849.

Saturday 10 November 1849

DIED, at Fort Beaufort, on Sunday last, the 4th of November, Edward John, aged 18 months, only child of Mr. Edward MINTO, of Alice. Friends will be pleased to accept this intimation.
Fort Beaufort, 5th Nov., 1849.

ORSMOND'S Commercial & Family HOTEL.
High-street, Graham's Town
(formerly the Auction Mart of the late J.D. NORDEN)
The Proprietor begs to express his grateful acknowledgements for the patronage he has received since the commencement of this Establishment, and at the same time solicits a continuance of the same, assuring those parties who may have occasion to visit town on commercial or other pursuits, as well as the public in general, that no exertion will be spared to promote the comfort of all those who may favor him with a call.
The premises are very commodious, and those who prefer it can be accommodated with private rooms.
Families visiting town will find at this Establishment all the comforts of a home.
Fine old Wines, Spirits, Liquers, Ale, Port,
&c., &c.
Well-Aired Beds.
Excellent and extensive stabling, with enclosed yard for carriages, &c.
An ordinary every day at 2 o'clock charge including wine 2s.
Private Dinners at any hour required.
Soups and Tiffins always ready.
The proprietor would particularly observe that the principles on which this Establishment is conducted are
FIRST-RATE ACCOMMODATION AT VERY MODERATE CHARGES.
Richard ORSMOND
Graham's Town, 27th October, 1849

Saturday 17 November 1849

MARRIED, at King William's Town, British Caffraria, 14th Nov. 1849, by the Rev. F.P. Fleming, Military Chaplain, Chas. J. LINDAM, Esq., Paymaster 1st Battalion, Rifle Brigade, to Mary, youngest daughter of Lt.-Colonel ARMSTRONG, Cape Mounted Riflemen.

BIRTH, at Graaff-Reinet, on Sunday, the 4th instant, Mrs. Helperus VAN RYNEVELD of a daughter.

Saturday 24 November 1849

FOR TABLE BAY from EAST LONDON
The "Workington", Captain BELL, daily expected, will, on the discharge of her inward Cargo, return to the above Port, presenting a favorable opportunity for both Passengers and Shippers of Produce, from Fort Beaufort, King William's Town, &c.
John SNOOKE, Agent.
Buffalo River Mouth, 21st November, 1849

BIRTH, at the Mancazana, on the 17th this month, Mrs. G.W. THOM, of a Son.

Saturday 1 December 1849

BIRTH, at Colesberg, on the 17th Inst. Mrs. W.P.R. DIXON, of a Son.

Saturday 8 December 1849

NOTICE
The Undersigned begs respectfully to inform all persons wishing to Build, that he will be at all times ready to undertake any kind of Mason work, either in Town or Country.
William FYNN

MARRIED on the 6th September, 1849, at Avening, Gloucestershire, by the Rev. J. Mills, George Bernard Anton BREHM, only son of Joachim BREHM, Esq., of Uitenhage, Cape of Good Hope, to Ellen SAUNDERS, second daughter of the late Mathew SAUNDERS, Esquire, of Avening.

DIED At Fort Beaufort, of Hooping Cough on the 5th instant, John Baxter, son of Mr. J.F. SHEPPERSON – aged two years and two months.

Saturday 15 December 1849

MARRIED, at All Saint's Church, Sandon, Isle of Wight, on the 26th July, by the Rev. J. Thomas, J. BLAKE, Esq., of Godshill, to Mary McARTHUR, widow of the late Dr. CAW, Medical Staff, and eldest daughter of Charles ROSS, Esq., of the Cape of Good Hope, late Captain in the Cape Mounted Rifles.

BIRTH, at Graham's Town, on 5th instant, Mrs. Joseph CAWOOD of a daughter.

BIRTH at Alice, on the 7th instant, the wife of Mr. S.J. ABINGTON of a daughter.

Saturday 22 December 1849

MARRIED, at Buck Kraal, on the 17th inst., by the Rev. H.H. Dugmore, Mr. George S. TEKUSCH of Fort Peddie, to Frances, only daughter of Mr. Arthur GILSTAIN, of Cape Town.

BIRTH, at East London, on the 18th inst., the wife of the Rev. W. SARGEANT, of a Son.

BIRTH, at Graham's Town on the 18th inst., the lady of Dr. ATKINSON, Staff Surgeon, of a Daughter.

Saturday 29 December 1849

GODLONTON & WHITE have still on hand a great variety of the Latest and Most Popular Airs, arranged for The Piano-Forte at 6d. each or 4s. per dozen pieces.

MARRIED, at King William's Town, British Caffraria, 27th December, 1849, by the Rev. F.P. Fleming, B.A, Military Chaplain, Wyndam William KNIGHT, Esq., 1st Batt. Rifle Brigade to Henrietta Frances, second daughter of Lt.Colonel ARMSTRONG, Cape Mounted Riflemen.

BIRTH, at Colesburg, on the 17th inst., Mrs. HUTTON, of a Daughter.
Colesburg, 21st December, 1849

Saturday 5 January 1850

TO LET, A house and garden, with fruit trees, near the Hottentot Chapel, lately occupied by Mr. PARKER, containing five rooms. Inquire of W. SHEPHERD.

BIRTH, at Groen Fontein, District Cradock, Mrs. Richard MASKELL, of a daughter. Mother and infant doing well.

DIED, at her residence, on 1st January, 1850, Mary Eleanor, the beloved relict of the Rev. George BOOTH, M.A., formerly Chaplain of Fort Beaufort, in the 60th year of her age, deeply regretted by a numerous circle of relatives and friends. Her end was peace.
Graham’s Town 5th January 1850.

Saturday 12 January 1850

MARRIED at St. Patrick’s Church, by the Right. Rev. Doctor Devereux, Roman Catholic Bishop, Brevet Major William Glendonwyn SCOTT, 91st regiment, to Jane Murray, daughter of the late James FORD, Esq. of Cape Town.

DIED, at Goba Mouth, on Wednesday evening, January 2d, 1850, of consumption (long and patiently borne), Ann GRAY, youngest and only remaining daughter of the late John GRAY, Esq. of Ladylands, Dumfrieshire, and beloved Wife of Dr. A.W. McMASTER, of Kaga.

DIED at Burgher’s Dorp, Division of Albert, on the 29th Instant, Abraham, the youngest son of James and Elizabeth BOARDMAN – aged 1 year and 6 days.

S. SMITH, Boot and Shoemaker, begs to inform the inhabitants of Graham’s Town and its vicinity, that he has returned from Fort Beaufort, and commenced business in the house and store belonging to Mr. H. DIXON in Dundas Street, opposite Mr. HANCOCKS’s, and hopes by strict punctuality and attention to business to merit that share of public patronage which he formerly received. Every article in the Trade made to order, and at the lowest possible Prices. All Country orders punctually attended to.

Saturday 26 January 1850

BIRTH, in Beaufort Street, on the 21st instant, Mrs. KENNELLY of a daughter.

BIRTH, at Green Fontein, January 8th, Mrs. Joshua TROLLIP of a daughter.

DIED, at Graham’s Town, on the 21st instant, Serjeant Thomas BROOKS, saddler in the Cape Mounted Rifles – aged 54 years. Deceased arrived in this Colony with the British Settlers of 1820, and shortly afterwards enlisted as saddler in the Cape Corps. From that period sustaining the character of a good soldier and honest man. He has left a widow and three children to deplore his loss.

Saturday 2 February 1850

H. O’DONNELL begs to inform the inhabitants of Graham’s Town and its Vicinity, that he will open on the 10th of February, a Grocery Establishment on his premises, formerly occupied by Mr. Edward KNIGHT, in New-street, next door to his Hotel, where will be constantly on hand every article in the Grocery line, and which will be sold at the very lowest possible remunerating prices.
Graham’s Town, 26th January, 1850.

Joseph COLLINSON, Working Saddler and Harness Maker, (From London), High-street, Graham’s Town, Next Messrs. HAW & Co., Begs to inform the inhabitants of Graham’s Town, and the surrounding Country, that he has commenced business in the above line, and hopes by moderate charges and punctuality to all orders entrusted to his care, to merit a share of the public patronage. Every description of Harness made on the shortest notice.
High-Street, Graham’s Town, January 26th, 1850.

THE FORT PEDDIE HOTEL
To Travellers and others, J. LONG begs to inform persons travelling to and from British Kaffraria, that he has re-opened the above Hotel, where will be found every comfort both for man and beast. Foreign Wines, Spirits, Ale and Porter, &c. of the best descriptions. Good stabling and forage for horses.

Saturday 9 February 1850

MARRIED, on Tuesday, the 5th instant, at St. John’s Church, Fort Beaufort, by the Rev. E.S. Wilshere, M.A., Thomas Jeffries PRATT, Esq., to Nancy, third daughter of Surgeon PARROTT, half-pay, Cape Mounted Riflemen.
Fort Beaufort, 7th February, 1850

DIED, at Kaal Hoek, 29th December 1849, the wife of Robert HALL, aged 34 years leaving a husband, family and large circle of friends to deplore her loss. Her end was peace.
[See entry for 9 March with possible correction of HALL to WALL]

Saturday 16 February 1850

DIED, at the residence of her son in Cradock in the eightieth year of her age, Mrs. THACKWRAY, Sen., Widow of the late William THACKWRAY. Deceased was one of the original Settlers, and after sustaining with Christian fortitude and meekness the dispensations of the Divine Providence, departed this life on the 19th January 1850, in the full hope of a glorious resurrection at the “last great day.”

DIED, at Alice, on the 20th ult., after an illness of 23 day, Mr James Harrison STEPHENSON, aged 45 years.

HOUSE TO LET
Mr. W. SMITH, High-street, Graham’s Town, offers his house and premises for sale or to let on a lease. This house is situated in the centre of High-street, next door to the Eastern Province Bank, adjoining the Court House. It is well adapted for a Superior Hotel, containing 14 rooms with extensive Garden stocked with the choicest fruit trees, and stabling and out office.

WANTED, by the undersigned, four good MASONS – liberal wages will be given and constant employment for six months. Also, a stout lad, as an apprentice to a Mason. Apply to the undersigned, Adelaide Village.
J. COWIE.

Messrs. William KENSIT & Co. have for SALE by Wholesale & Retail, at their stores in High-street. Coffee, Mauritius Sugar, Crushed and loaf Sugar, Direct Teas, Rice, Fine and 2nds Flour, American Flour, Salad Oil, Castor Oil, Soap, Cavendish Tobacco, Pickles and Sauces, Best Durham Mustard, Preserve Ginger, Sugar Candy, Thumb Blue, Starch, Oatmeal, West India Arrowroot, Pearl Barley, Paints and Oils. Also Beer, Capeland Foreign Wines and Spirits. And a large variety of Manufactured Goods. &c &c &c. Dealers and Families can be supplied with the best articles at the lowest possible prices.

Saturday 23 February 1850

FOR SALE, an excellent TURNING LATHE with tools complete at a low price. Apply to T. DIXON, Carpenter, Graaff-Reinet.

Brevet-Major W.G. SCOTT, 91st Regiment, being about to proceed to England, requests that should any persons have claims against him, they will send them immediately to the Office of this Journal. 21st February, 1850.

DIED, on the 11th February, 1850, at Donker Poort, Griqua Land, about thirty miles from Colesburg, Mr. Robert MURPHIE, trader.

Extensive Sale.
In the Estate of CHARLES CRAWFURD DANIELL, deceased.
Mr. HARRIES has received instructions from the Executors of the late C.C. DANIELL, and surviving partner W.H. DANIELL, Esquire, to sell by Public Auction, at
SIDBURY PARK,
On Thursday the 8th March next,
THE WHOLE OF THE MOVEABLE AND IMMOVEABLE PROPERTY in the above Estate, comprising as follows:-
Lot 1:- That well-known and valuable Estate, “SIDBURY PARK.”
In extent 4011 morgen, or about 8,109 English acres of excellent sour and sweet (gebroken veld) Sheep pasturage, extending on both sides of the Buffalo River by which it is abundantly watered; besides having Several Springs on various parts of the Estate. From the Arable Land, which can be indefinitely extended, the most luxuriant CROPS have been reaped of late years. The BUILDINGS erected on the Estate at very considerable outlay, are of the most extensive and substantial description, consisting of a LARGE DOUBLE STORIED FAMILY MANSION [small sketch of front of the building], so arranged, that two large families can be accommodated in it, and be distinct from each other, with wood stores, shearing house, stable, coach house, and servant’s apartments.
The situation of this Property on the MAIN ROAD to the chief sea port of the Eastern Province, and distant about 30 miles from Graham’s Town, renders it admirably adapted for a BOARDING SCHOOL
on an extensive scale. Independently of these advantages, Sidbury Park stands unrivalled in the district for its superior grazing properties.
Lot 2. --- That valuable Farm adjoining the above, called “SPRINGFIELD,”
in extent 2,023 morgen, or 4050 English acres.
This Farm is also WATERED BY THE BUFFALO RIVER, which runs through the centre of it. The PASTURAGE is that of highly-prized description, called ZUURVELD, and is fit for every sort of stock. Any quantity of arable land may be broken up. There is a Good Farm House & Farming Establishment ON THE BUFFALO RIVER.
The above two Estates are situated in the immediate vicinity of the village of Sidbury where there is an EPISCOPAL CHURCH AND POST OFFICE
Moveable Property:
Three thousand FINE WOOLLED SHEEP [picture of a sheep] from the original stock of Richard DANIELL, Esquire.
Fifty Fatherland COWS AND HEIFERS [picture of a cow], mostly with calves by their sides.
One Hundred WELL-TRAINED OXEN.
3 large WAGONS (very superior.)
PLOUGHS, HARROWS and a variety of AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS.
150 HURDLES AND IRON BARS for ditto.
Household Furniture of every description, including Mahogany sideboard, Dining table, Mahogany chairs, Sofas, Wardrobes, Chests of drawers
A LARGE QUANTITY OF SILVER PLATE.
A large portion of the purchase money of the landed property may remain on interest, and a liberal credit will be given for the moveables.
The Sale will begin at 11 o’clock.
Diagrams of the Farms may be seen, and all further particulars ascertained on application, either to Mr. W.H. DANIELL, Sidbury Park; the Executors Rice D, JONES Esq., Cape Town; George DUNSTERVILLE, Esq., Port Elizabeth; or the Auctioneer.
Port Elizabeth, 12th Feb, 1849

Saturday 2 March 1850

For PORT NATAL, The Fine Brig Flor, Capt. CHALLIS, will call at Algoa Bay in her way to the above Port. For freight or passage, apply to Messrs. H.E. RUTHERFOORD & BROTHER, Graham’s Town, and Mr. H. RUTHERFOORD, Port Elizabeth.

MARRIED, on the 19th February 1850, at Southwell, by the Rev. J. Heavyside, Mr. David HANNAY, of Begelly, to Miss Louisa FEATHERSTONE, second daughter of Mrs. FEATHERSTONE, Fort England.

BIRTH, at Bayswater, on the 13th February, 1850, Mrs. A. WYNN of a son.

EDUCATION
The undersigned having in June last removed his Boarding School from the boundaries of Graaff-Reinet and Colesburg Districts, to Doorn Hoek, on the road from Burgersdorp to Cradock, formerly the residence, and still the property of Mr. John MONTGOMERY – intends, should life and health be spared, to continue to conduct it there during the remainder of his lease of 3 years. There are still vacancies for two or three additional Boarders at £24.15s, per annum, including all petty charges.
Parents and Guardians, desirous of availing themselves of the opportunity, would do well to apply at this early period of the year, when the classes are usually to a certain extent remodelled, independently of the probability of the advertiser’s retiring from his tutorial labours at the expiration of his present lease, the remnant of which (2½ years) will scarcely afford more than sufficient time for an average course of instruction, even on the moderate scale on which education is usually conducted in this Colony.
Apply as directed in the preceding Advertisement.
William COLLINS.
P.S. A Quarter is the shortest term for which a Pupil is received, and a Quarter’s notice is required before removing one.

To His Excellency, Sir H.G.W. SMITH, G.C.B., Governor and Commander-in-Chief, &c. &c. &c.
May it please your Excellency:
We, the undersigned, Landholders, and other inhabitants, residing in and near the District of Graaff-Reinet, having seen and noticed with deep and unfeigned regret the abuse heaped upon your Excellency by a portion of the Press of this Colony, by divers persons chiefly belonging to what are styled Anti-Convict Associations, beg to assure your Excellency, as we now do, of our firm and unaltered attachment to your person and government; our belief and general confidence in all your measures, most ably planned and intended, as they undoubtedly are, for the good of this, our native and adopted country, and of our continued loyalty to our Most Gracious Queen and her government.
We entertain no doubt whatever that Her Majesty will listen to our Prayers and the representations and entreaties of your Excellency, and cause the obnoxious Order in Council, making this Colony a Penal Settlement, to be cancelled as soon as possible.
We disapprove entirely of the attempts made by a portion of the Colonists to prevent food and necessaries being supplied to Her Majesty’s Troops and Navy, and to the poor unfortunate Convicts now on board the ship Neptune in Simon’s Bay. We feel for such condemned human beings, but we cannot, and will not, consent to receive from England, or from any country, the most degraded portion of their people upon any conditions whatever. We need a population of superior men, surrounded and intermingled as we are with barbarous tribes and nations, and we wish to encourage, by all means in our power, free Emigration from the mother country to this Colony and Port Natal.
We have read with great satisfaction the Addresses to your Excellency from our brethren in Albany, approving of your wise measures for the defense of our Eastern Frontier, and in the sentiments they have expressed we most cordially concur. Many of us have felt to our lasting sorrow the insecurity of former days and rejoice now to behold under your truly paternal Government a degree of security never before known along the Kaffir boundary, or within the border districts of our Colony.
That every blessing may attend your Excellency, and your amiable and universally beloved partner, Lady SMITH, is the prayer of your devoted and humble Servants.
R.H. RUBIDGE, Capt, R.N.
W. SOUTHEY
H.A. ENSLIN, J.P., and Field-Cornet.
John CRAUSE, J.P., Lt.
Honaratius van RYNEVELD
Geo. SOUTHEY, J.P.
Wm. LONG, Col. Chaplain, Minister for Graaff-Reinet.
George NICHOLSON
C.W.J. POWELL
S. PROBART
Wm. SHAW
Wm. Carey HOBSON, J.P.
Samuel Bonnin HOBSON
Wm. NASH
David HOBSON
William BERRINGTON
D.E. HOBSON
Ebenezer BIGGS
David NASH
Elijah ALBERT
J.S. EARLE
C. BEAMISH
Chas. WAYLAND
S.J. ROBINSON
M.J.G. BERESFORD
Henry FITZHENRY
C.COOKE
J.DANIELL
J.JUDD
Thos. FOXCROFT
James HENSLEY
Christopher HENSLEY
Malcolm STEWART
John B. STEWART
George STUBBS
Samuel BURRELL
James PERKINS, J.P.
Ed. PROBART
Hy. PROBART
Thomas VEITCH, J.P.
Wm. BOARDMAN
Hugh BARBER
Charles COLDRIDGE
George COLDRIDGE
Thos, Kalm DOREY
Samuel BURRELL, jun.
A.P. RUBIDGE, J.P.
Geo. BREMMER
C.G. OCHSE
C.W. CRAWFORD
A.G. BREMMER
George BROWN
Chas. STEWART
John FROST
Chas. John FENSHAW
Octavius B. BOWKER
Thos. Salkeld MARTIN
Edwin HEWSON
Robt. WILSON
Robt. Alex. BAIN
J. GODFREY
Robert MELLERSH
L. WRIGHT
Herbert J. RUBIDGE
John FINCHAM
Braham KISCH
Chas. MATTHEWS
Henry GREEN
Charles Sirr ORPEN,
Alex. MURRAY
James PLAIT
Thos. BEDFORD
Thos. BEDFORD, jun.
James FORSYTHE
George MURRAY
G. GIBBON
W.O. GLYNNE, M.R.C.S.
H. PADDISON
Charles Ed. Herbert ORPEN, Minister for Colesburg.
Arthur R. ORPEN
Joseph M. ORPEN
A. KNOBEL
J. WALKER, J.P. for Colesberg
R.J. BACK
Chas. COOPER, M.R.C.S.
Joseph B. COOPER
Geo. Edw. JOSEPH
Theophilus GYFFORD
Wm. Hancorn SMITH
P.R. MARILLIER, J.P.
T.J. CALDECOTT
G.W. COURT
William H. DIXON
W.A. BUTLER
William DELEY
Chas. HAW, J.P.
James O’REILLY, Jr.
James O’REILLY, J.P.
P.C. MASSYN
F.N. MASSYN
Alfred PEACOCK
Walter PEACOCK,
Edmund PAIN. B.A., Clerk Minister for Somerset
Joshua J. NORDEN
Thos. EADE Surgeon, &c.
C.P. WEBBER,
John EDWARDS, Wesleyan Minister
Charles PEACOCK
H. SLATER
G. BURNHAM
M.S. PARKINS
G.E. MURRAY
W.W. CAMPBELL, late Lt. 94th foot.
Donald McDuff SINCLAIR

Saturday 9 March 1850

MARRIED, at St. John’s Church, Fort Beaufort, on Tuesday last, by the Rev. M. Wilshere, M.A., Richard Harris BLAKEWAY, Esq., youngest son of John BLAKEWAY, Esq., of Longnor Park, to Rosina Jane, youngest daughter of the late Peter CAMPBELL, Esq., M.D., of Graham’s Town.

DIED at Kaal Hoek, 29th December, 1849 the wife of Robert WALL, aged 34 years leaving a husband, family and large circle of friends to deplore her loss. Her end was peace.
[repeat of announcement of 9 February – correction from HALL to WALL?]

Saturday 16 March 1850

Price, Six-pence, the first number of The Farmers’ and Gardeners’ Hand-Book by W. YOUNG. To be completed in about eight numbers. May be had of the Author, of Messrs. GODLONTON & WHITE, Graham’s Town, or of any of the Agents of this Journal.

DIED, at Alice, on the 13th inst., Charlotte Margaret, daughter of Mr. S.J. ABINGTON, aged 2 years and 3 months.

DIED, on the 12th inst., Evelina Margaret BACK, aged 23 years, youngest daughter of the late Robt. BACK, Esq., [unable to read – print rubbed away]

Saturday 23 March 1850

DIED – at Port Elizabeth, on Friday, 15th instant, Sarah Ann Howse, only child of Alexander WARES, Esq., aged 7½ months.

DIED – at Whittlesea, after a lingering illness, on the 28th February, Mrs. WEBSTER, (wife of Mr. Thos. WEBSTER) aged 47 years. Mrs WEBSTER was a member of the Wesleyan Connexion for many years, and she adorned her profession by the most amiable temper and virtue. Her end was peace. Mrs. WEBSTER left a numerous family of young children to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate mother.

Saturday 30 March 1850

Whereas a warrant has been issued for the apprehension of Thomas SCOFIELD, charged with the crime of Theft – all the Field-cornets, Constables and others are required to apprehend the said Thomas SCOFIELD and to lodge him in the nearest gaol, in order to be forwarded to the gaol of Burgher’s Dorp.
Description – Height about 5 feet 6 inches, fair complexion, light grey eyes – very bald on the head – lisps – slender in person – has been a sailor, and was for some time in service of Mr. DANIELL’s, of Sidbury Park.
John BLAKE, Clerk of the Peace
Office of the Clerk of the Peace, Albert
9th March 1850

Saturday 6 April 1850

Paymaster, C.J. LINDAM, Rifle Brigade, being about to leave the Colony, desires that all claims against him may be sent to him at King William's Town, without delay ; and that all Cheques drawn by him on the Eastern Province Bank, may be presented for payment before the 15th day of April 1850.

MARRIED – At St. Patrick's Church, in Graham's Town, on Monday, the first day of April inst, by the Rev. T. Murphy, Mr. Edward KNIGHT, of Graham's Town, to Wilhelmina Berendina CERFONTEYN, third daughter of Mr. Jacobus Johannes CERFONTEYN, of Cape Town.

MARRIED, on the 27th inst. At St. George's Church, Graham's Town, by the Rev. Mr. Thomson, J. BATTERSON, M.D., to Miss Sarah Peirs PINNOCK, third daughter of Phillip PINNOCK, of
Graham's Town.
[Cf notice for 13 April]

Saturday 13 April 1850

MARRIED, at Graham’s Town, on 3rd inst., in St.George’s Church, by the Rev. Mr. Thomson, John BATTESON, of Dagaboers Neck, District Somerset (east), third Son of the late David BATTESON, Esq., of Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, to Miss Pearce PINNOCK, third Daughter of P. PINNOCK, Esq, of Graham’s Town.
[Transcriber’s note: Cf. notice for 6 April – this notice corrects errors of date and spelling. The transcription of the marriage on eGGSA lists the bride’s middle name as Pearse, which tallies with her Death Notice]

DIED, at Graham's Town, on Wednesday Evening, the 10th April, 1850, after a short illness of only three days, Thomas PITT, aged 32 years, leaving a wife and three young children to deplore the loss of an affectionate husband and a kind father.

Saturday 20 April 1850

JAMES GAUGAIN
Watchmaker and Jeweller
Begs to acquaint the Inhabitants of Graham’s Town and its vicinity that he has commenced business in the above line
Next door to Mr. CLAPPERTON’s, Hill Street
where he trusts, by strict attention to business, to meet with a share of public patronage.
Duplex, Lever, Horizontal and Vertical Watches cleaned and repaired. Jewellery repaired and made to order. Lunett, Flint and common Glasses for sale at moderate prices.
Graham’s Town, 16th April 1850

Saturday 27 April 1850

CORN MILL FOR SALE.
To be Sold, a capital Corn Mill, complete, and in good order, together with Eight Horses accustomed to the Mill, and in good condition. The mill had been worked about 3 years in the neighbourhood of Oliphant's Hoek, and will grind one and a quarter muids of Wheat per hour. It is offered for Sale in consequence of the proprietor going to reside in another District. The Price of the Mill and Horses is £325, for further particulars enquire of the owner, Mr. C.J. MULLER, Blauw Krantz near Oliphant's Hoek, or Mr. R. HOLLAND, Agent, Graham's Town.

John THOMPSON, Boot and Shoe Maker, begs to inform the inhabitants of Graham's Town and its vicinity, that he has commenced business in the above line, opposite Mr. CROUT's, Chapel-street, where he trusts by strict attention to business to merit a share of public patronage.
Graham's Town, April 27, 1850.

Saturday 4 May 1850

BIRTH, at Graham's Town, on the 1st instant, Mrs. W.M. JAFFRAY of a daughter.

BIRTH, at Graaff-Reinet, on Friday, the 26th April, Mrs. Honoratus Van RYNEVELD of a daughter.

Saturday 11 May 1850

TO BE LET, the Residence lately occupied by Mr. EVERY, situated in Market Square, adjoining the property of Dr. MORGAN. Apply at HAW's Agency Office, High Street.

BIRTH, at Graham's Town, on Tuesday, the 30th April 1850, Mrs. F.H. COLE of a son.

DIED, at Plumstead, Woolwich, on the 5th December last, W.W. HORNSBY, Esq., aged 58 years; and on the 21st of the same month, Mary Ann, relict of the late W.W. HORNSBY, aged 57 years – deeply regretted by relatives and friends.

Saturday 18 May 1850

SEED OATS. The undersigned have for SALE superior Seed Oats. CAWOOD Brothers. Graham's Town, 18th May, 1850.

BIRTH – At Graham's Town, on Sunday, the 12th instant, Mrs. Edward PHILIPPS of a son.

Fort Beaufort, 13th May, 1850.
Mr. R. J. PAINTER,
Dear Sir,
I am authorised by the subscribers to the enclosed document to state, that you are at liberty to make what use you think proper of the same.
I remain, Sir, Yours obediently, &c.
A.J. MCKENZIE.
Fort Beaufort, 13th May, 1850.
To Mr. R.J. PAINTER,
Fort Beaufort,
Sir,
We, the undersigned, having with deep regret learned that a charge of a vile and scandalous nature was preferred against you in the Magistrate's Court on the 10th inst., deem it our duty, although the case was dismissed, to declare to you our belief that it was utterly false.
Joseph GILL,
J. HOLLIDAY,
Chas. DUFFY,
W. HOPE,
James SAVORY,
John CURLY,
T.H. BERRY,
G.W. CLARKE,
S.P. IMPEY,
S. TROLLIP,
Thos. WARD,
W. CARTWRIGHT,
B. WINDELL,
W. WINDELL,
N. ELLIOTT,
T.A. CUMMING,
W. LLOYD,
J. AYLIFF, Wes. Minister,
James VERITY,
H.J. LLOYD, sen.
J. HUMPHREYS,
E.W. GEORGE,
H. WINDELL,
W. KENT,
J. MEWETT, Dep. Sheriff,
R. HALLACK,
C. HOLLIDAY,
W. CALLAHAN,
A.W. MCMASTER, Surgeon
J. SAGE,
R. LAWRIE,
A. J. MCKENZIE,
R. RALPH,
A. QUIN.

Saturday 25 May 1850

Joseph HART, Bathurst-street, Coffin Maker and General Undertaker. Funerals Furnished, and provided with every requisite, in Town and Country, on the shortest notice, and on reasonable terms.

DIED, in Graham's Town, at the residence of his son, J.B. LEVEY, on Sunday morning, May 19, Joseph LEVEY, Sen., aged 66 years.

DIED, at Burghers Dorp, on Sunday, the 12th inst., Elizabeth, the beloved Wife of James BOARDMAN, Aged 35 years – leaving an afflicted husband and four children, to deplore their loss. Her end was peace.
Burghers Dorp, 11th May, 1850.

Captain OWEN, Kaffir Police, being about to leave the Colony, desires that all claims against him be sent to Buck Kraal immediately. May 21, 1850.

EVENING SCHOOL.
Mr. H.C. BLUNDELL is prepared to give instruction to a limited number of young men, who may be desirous of improving their education after the close of their daily occupation.
A Class will be formed on Monday evening next, to continue during the hours of 6 and 9.
Terms may be learned by application to Mr. BLUNDELL's residence, Settlers Hill, adjoining the premises of Mr. Wm. MILLER.
Graham's Town, 24th May, 1850.

Saturday 1 June 1850

REMOVAL.
George STEAD, Tin-Plate Worker, Plumber, &c. &c. &c. In returning his sincere thanks to the Inhabitants of Graham's Town and its vicinity for the very liberal support he has received since his commencement in business in Graham's Town, begs to inform them that he has removed from Bathurst-street to more commodious Premises in Beaufort-street. Next to Mr. Charles SLATER's, where all orders entrusted to him will meet with immediate attention. Country orders punctually attended to.
Graham's Town, 3rd May, 1850.

Black Horse Hotel.
The undersigned begs to inform the Inhabitants of Graham's Town and Travellers in general that he has taken the above Hotel, formerly occupied by Wm. YELLING, near the Bridge in Bathurst-street, where he hopes by strict attention to the wants of his customers to be favored by a portion of the public support.
Good Accommodation for Travellers and Stabling for Horses.
Henry WINK.
Graham's Town. 20th April.

BIRTH, at Graham's Town, 23d May, 1850, Mrs. Sarah Ann LEACH of a daughter.

THE EARTHQUAKE.
It will be seen from the following that the shock of the Earthquake of the 21st ult. Was felt over a very extensive area, the exact limits of which we have yet to learn. To the N., the accounts are from the upper part of Graaff-Reinet ; to the W., Uitenhage ; to the E., Kaffirland ; and to the S, the ocean – comprising an area of upwards of 40,000 square miles. One correspondent supposes that there must be some serious geological disturbance S. of the Equator; drawing his inference from the fact that the Settlement of Wellington, in New Zealand, was a few months ago nearly destroyed by an Earthquake, added to which we may remark, that the Bombay papers just received to the middle of March, mention two very remarkable meteors that have been seen in the Indian Seas. On the other hand it may be observed that the disturbance does not appear to be limited to one side of the line, inasmuch as the Volcano of Vesuvius is in active motion, throwing out immense volumes of lava, mingled with masses of rock and other indurated substances, by which several serious injuries have been inflicted. These phenomena may well challenge the attention of the philosopher as well as induce serious reflection in the mind of all who believe that the mechanism of the Universe is the Fiat of the Divine Will, and that the whole is regulated and controlled by Omnipotent Power.

SIDBURY.
Sidbury Park, 23rd May, 1850.
The following are the particulars of the shock of an Earthquake, felt here by nearly all the members of my family : - "About half-past 10, p.m., on the night of the 21st inst., just as my family retired to rest, a rumbling noise was heard underneath the bedrooms, not unlike that of carriages, and everything seemed to be in motion ; a perpendicular heave of the earth was very perceptible, followed by a tremulous motion. The vibration of the walls and beds was so great, that my family rushed from one room to another in the greatest consternation and alarm ; some fainted, whilst others became sick and giddy; one was awoke by the violent motion of her bed, and called out to know who it was shaking it. The bottles, basins, jugs and candlesticks that were in the bedrooms moved, and made a jingling noise, even the chairs in the dining room rattled so loud that the servant girl, who slept adjoining, thought some one had broken into the house. The shock was felt at Sidbury and other places in this neighbourhood as well. It lasted about one minute ; the night was cloudy, with a very light air from the S.E. On looking out of my bedroom window at the commencement of the shock, I observed some ewes and lambs that were lying down under the fir trees at the end of the house, suddenly get up, bleating and running about, as if some wild animal had been in the midst of them. The electrical appearance in the air for many days previously indicated the approach of an Earthquake, and those who have felt the effects of one before, observed no doubt, as I did, the remarkable gloominess in the atmosphere. On the following day, the sun was completely obscured.
Rd. DANIELL.

OBITUARY.
The Cape Town papers record the demise of two persons who may be ranked among the public men of Cape Town. The one is Mr. Bernardus Josephus Van De SANDT, for many years Superintendent of the Government Printing Office in Cape Town – but better known as the author of the Cape Town Annual Directory, a work which stood at the head of its class throughout the British Colonies. His death took place on the 18th inst. at the age of 51 years. To great tact as a compiler and diligence in his profession, Mr. Van de SANDT was respected as a warm friend, and a kind social companion. His demise at an age when many men are in the full maturity of usefulness, will be deplored by all with whom he was on terms of intimacy.
The second is Mr. George William SILBERBAUR [sic], the Proprietor and Editor of the Shipping and Mercantile Gazette. That paper of the 17th instant affords the following biographical sketch – to the correctness of which we believe all who knew him will bear testimony:-
Mr. SILBERBAUER was a native of Hanover, and had nearly attained his sixty-fourth year. He arrived in this colony in 1822, but had previously resided for several years in England, where he acquired a good knowledge of the language and mercantile affairs of the country.
Mr. SILBERBAUER's estimable character and amiable disposition secured to him, in private life, the respect and regard of all his associates. In public enterprise, particularly those which were directed to any great object of general utility to the community, he took an active interest, freely giving for their promotion his time and labour, and all the assistance in his power. While constantly engaged in these and other active pursuits, his kindness of heart, honourable feelings, and conciliatory manners, preserved him from enmities, and won the good will of all with whom he acted. The sense entertained of his public spirit and private worth has caused his death to be felt as a heavy loss, not merely among his personal friends, but in a wide circle of the community at large.

Saturday 8 June 1850

Stephen MUNDY has just received in Great Variety, Berlin Wools, Shaded Wool, Berlin Patterns, Crotchet Cases, Crotchet Cotton and other goods too numerous to particularize.
Graham's Town, June 6th, 1850.

Saturday 22 June 1850

TO LET, A Cottage, with four Rooms, Kitchen and Pantry, and Ground, in extent about 100 acres, situated about 3 miles west of Graham's Town, and adjoining Goodwin's Kloof –either for one of more years. For terms, apply to the Undersigned, or to Mr. R. G. STONE, Land Agent.
Samuel ALLISON.

WANTED,
One or Two steady JOURNEYMEN CARPENTERS to whom will given good Wages and constant employ, also, 2 Apprentices to the above business.
D. HOCKLEY, Burgher's Dorp.
June 3d, 1850.

DIED, at East London, on the 15th instant Elizabeth SIMPSON, Wife of Benjamin SIMPSON, Merchant, East London. Aged 36 years. May she rest in peace.

Saturday 29 June 1850

BIRTH, at Uitenhage, on Monday, the 24th inst., Mrs. E. BREHM of a son.

DIED, at Graham's Town, on Saturday, the 22d instant, Mr. William ATTWELL, Commissariat store-keeper, aged 53 years. Deceased, who was a British Settler of 1820, had served in the Commissariat on this Frontier for 28 years, longer, it is believed, than any other officer here in that department. During that extended period he maintained a character of unblemished integrity, and was justly respected for the unobtrusive, but faithful discharge of the duties of his office. He has left an aged father, a widow, and a family of children to deplore their irreparable loss.

DIED, at his residence in Cape Town, on Friday evening, the 21st inst., the Rev. Thomas Laidman HODGSON, General Superintendent of the Wesleyan Missions in the Cape of Good Hope District in the 63rd year of his age. Twenty-nine years ago, Mr. HODGSON left England to labour as a Missionary in South Africa, and after spending 10 years among the Bechuanas he returned to England, where he remained for several years. In 1835 he again embarked for the Cape of Good Hope, from which period to the present he has laboured in this Town, sustaining the above mentioned office. His end was eminently peaceful and triumphant.

Saturday 6 July 1850

MARRIED, at East London, on Tuesday, the 18th June, 1850, by the Rev. John Buckner, Military Chaplain, Mr. Thomas ADAMS, of King William's Town, to Miss Margaret O'GORMAN, of East London.

DIED, at his residence, Graham's Town, on Sunday, the 30th June, after a long and painful illness, Philip LUCAS, Esquire, in the 74th year of his age.

DIED, at Graham's Town, on Wednesday, 3d July, 1850, Mr. John SKEA – aged 40 years, after a long illness, leaving a wife and 4 children to deplore his loss. His end was peace.

DIED, at Port Elizabeth, on Sunday, 23d ult., Mr. Archibald Hope BAILIE – aged 39 years.

DIED, on board H.S. Steamer, Hermes, at the Buffalo Mouth, on the 8th June, after a short illness of three days, Sergeant M.C.B. LEE, sincerely regretted by the 6th Regiment of Foot, in which he had faithfully performed the duties of Schoolmaster for a period of nearly ten years.

DIED, at Graham's Town, on Saturday, the 29th June, 1850, William PITT, aged 73 years. His end was peace.

DIED, at Salem, on the 2nd instant, Joseph, the infant Son of Joseph and Charlotte GUSH, aged 6 months and 7 days.

Saturday 13 July 1850

The undersigned offers TO LET for a Term that part of his FARM situated on the Palmist River, about 9 miles from Graham's Town, adjoining the property of Mr. KEULDER. There is an abundance of water and firewood. For particulars apply to George IMPEY, Jun., Agent, Lawrance-Street, Graham's Town, or to W.H. MATTHEWS, Salem.
5th July, 1850.

BIRTH, at Graham's Town, on the 11th inst., the Wife of Dr. O'CONNOR, Staff Surgeon, of a Daughter.

DIED, at Mancazana, July 3, Christina Louisa THOM, Daughter of Mr. G.W. THOM, aged 2 years and 3 months.

S.W. DELL having taken over the Store in which the late J.C. WRIGHT formerly carried on Trade for many years, begs to acquaint the public that he has commenced business as GENERAL STOREKEEPER.
Mr. Joseph S. WRIGHT, son of the late J.C. WRIGHT, will have charge of the business, and as his prosperity, together with that of his family, will be connected with the success of the Business, the support and encouragement of the old customers of the late J.C. WRIGHT, together with the friends of the surviving family, will be acknowledged by strict attention to their orders and moderate charges.
The stock will consist of a great variety of Goods, entirely new and well selected, such as
Gros de Naples
Gala plaids
Embroidered dresses
Paramattas and Coburg Cloth
Muslins, lawns and nets
Cambric Pocket handkerchiefs
Trimmings of every description
Silk dress buttons
Ladies' neck ties
Worked collars
Falls and Veils
Ribbons in great variety
Artificial Flowers
Scarfs and Hoods
Insertions and Edgings
Blond Quillings
Ladies' and Gents' Gloves
Children's Socks
Girls' hose
Ladies' do. Mens' Socks
Toilet Covers
Bandannas
Prints
Voerchitz
Furniture Chintz
Punjums and Baftas
Sheeting and Shirting
Counterpanes and Quilts
Shawls in great variety
Shawl scarfs
READY-MADE CLOTHING.
Moleskins
Stripe and regatta Shirts
Fine White do.
Merinno Vests.
Doeskins
Tweeds
Blankets
Children's Shoes
Ladies' do.
Black Paris Hats
Pearl Barley,
Spices
Flour
Pickles and Sauces
Sardines
Rice
Coffee
Sugar
Crushed and loaf do.
Tea
Glassware
Ironmongery
Crockeryware
Tinware
Black Paint
Green do.
Ground white Lead
Red Lead
Best London Glue
SADDLERY. A Splendid Lot of Berlin Wool , &c.
Comprising colored, ingrain and shaded Slippers and Materials, Lamp Stands, colored and ingrained Floss Silk, Orochet [sic - Crochet?] cases, Knitting pens (steel and bone), Table and Hand Frames, Canvas, Berlin patterns, &c. &c. &c.
N.B. Household furniture, Wagon Wood, Plank, Quartering and other Timber taken in exchange or half cash and half Merchandize given for the same.

Saturday 20 July 1850

MARRIED, at Graaff-Reinet, on Monday, the 8th July, 1850, by the Rev. Mr. Merrington, Mr. William CHARLTON, Gaoler and Keeper of Her Majesty's Prison at that place, to Kaatgie, Second daughter of the late Isaac FORTUIN, Esquire, formerly of the Kat River Settlement.

DIED, on Thursday last, at the residence of Mr. SPARKS, after an illness of eight days, Susannah, the third daughter of Mr. K. and Ann KNOTT, of Botha's Post; aged 22 years and 4 months.

Saturday 27 July 1850

MARRIED, at Carel's Rust, near Graham's Town, on the 17th inst., by the Rev. Dr. Roux, Mr. William AUSTIN, of Great Fountain, near Sidbury, to Hester Isabella Susanna, eldest daughter of C.F. POHL, Esq., of the former place.

Mr. HART's CORN MILL at Glen Avon, near Somerset, (East).
Mr. HART having received from England a very Superior Mill, is now grinding for parties on the following term,
Viz :-
Corn - for 5 muids and above, if not ground in small lots .. .. .. 2s 6 per muid.
do. - Under 5 muids .. .. .. 3s per muid.
Corn, if sent to the Mill not cleaned, will not be received, unless owner engage to pay 1s. 6d. per 180lbs after it is cleaned.
N.B. No Grinding on Sundays.
(signed) Robt. HART, Jun.
Glen Avon, 28th June, 1850.
Parties on their way to Graham's Town Market from Graaff-Reinet, will find it to their advantage to call at the above Mill, to have their Corn well ground.
R.H. Jun.

Saturday 3 August 1850

J. GREEN
Bread and Biscuit Maker
Begs to inform his friends and customers that he has removed from Artificer Square to those Premises in Beaufort Street lately occupied by Mr. W. STREAK, Cabinet Maker, and for many years occupied by Mr. JARDINE as a Bakehouse, and having more conveniences, he will in future be able to attend to Dinners and other Bakings which may be entrusted to his care.
Graham’s Town
July 30th 1850

Saturday 10 August 1850

MARRIED at St.George’s Church, Graham’s Town, on the 8th August 1850, by the Rev. John Heavyside, Colonial Chaplain, W.H. GILL Esq, Cape Mounted Riflemen, to Elizabeth, eldest daughter of J.C. SAUNDER Esq, Ordnance Storekeeper.

DIED at Graham’s Town August 2nd, Emily Anne, daughter of Staff Surgeon N. O’CONNOR, aged three weeks.

Saturday 17 August 1850

In the ESTATE of the late T.H. HALSE, deceased.
All Persons claiming to be Creditors under this Estate are required to send in a statement of their Claims on or before the first day of September next, or they will be excluded from any further participation in the funds of the said Estate.
Charles SCANLEN, Executor Dative.
Cradock, August 6th 1850.

BIRTH, on Tuesday, the 13th inst., at the residence of Mr. READ, Graham's Town, Mrs. T.P.O. MATHEW of a son.

DIED, at Colesburg on the 7th instant, Mr. William HANNAY, aged 30 years. Deceased was a native of Scotland, whence with his two brothers he emigrated to this Colony a few years ago. Suffering from a pulmonary affection he repaired in hopes of relief to the dryer atmosphere of Colesburg, where he finished his career in South Africa on the date above mentioned, leaving his brothers to deplore the society of an affectionate companion and his friends and the public the loss of an honest and useful member of the community.

DIED, at Graham's Town on Monday, the 12th instant, Mr. George LEE, aged 44 years. Deceased was the second son of the late Mr. W. LEE, one of the original Salem Party of British Settlers who founded that interesting village in 1820. Some years after his arrival in this Province he was united in marriage to the only daughter of William TROTTER, Esq., whom he has left, with a numerous family of children, to deplore the loss of an inestimable husband. As a member of society deceased was held in deserved reputation for straightforward integrity in his dealings, and for steady public spirit in relation to the affairs of the country in which Providence had cast his lot. As a consistent member of the Wesleyan Church, he was ever ready to advance the interests of that communion, or of any other holding the truth in the love thereof. He bore a painful affliction with the fortitude and resignation of a Christian, and died triumphantly in the full assurance, by the faith in the Atonement, of a glorious resurrection to eternal life.
"Let me die the death of the righteous, and may my last end be like his."

DIED, at Fort Armstrong, on the 13th instant, of hooping cough, Louis Beck, infant Son of G.W. THOM, Esq.

Saturday 24 August 1850

BIRTH, at Graham's Town, on the 13th inst., Mrs. James LONG, of Fort Peddie, of a daughter.

DIED, at his residence, Fort Beaufort, on the 6th instant, after a long illness, John HOLLIDAY, aged 47 years – leaving two orphan children to deplore their parent's loss.

Saturday 31 August 1850

DIED, on the 20th August, 1850, David MONRO, Esq., late Surgeon to the Burgher Forces during the Kafir War, aged 34 years and 10 months. As a medical practitioner for upwards of 12 years in this place and District, his loss is great, but as a friend, not only to those who enjoyed and valued his friendship, who estimated his worth, his upright, candid, and honest principles, but the poor and infirm, his loss is inestimable. His funeral – the largest ever witnessed in Cradock – was attended by almost every one, white and black ; all united in the same feelings. He died calm after an illness of 16 days. His features after death showed that he was in peace with his God. And the memento subsequent to his interment breathed by all present was " Here lies an honest man – the noblest work of God." Considerable amounts have been subscribed by his friends for the erection of a Monument as a tablet to his memory.

DIED, at Winterberg, on Thursday, August 1st, 1850, after an illness of seven days, James Berant HALLIER, aged 55 years and 10 months. His end was peace.

Saturday 7 September 1850

The Members of the Central Resident Government Association are requested to meet on Monday Afternoon next, at 4 o'clock, at Mr. POTE's Auction Rooms, on special business.
John ATHERSTONE, Secretary.

BIRTH, at Belle Vue Cottage, Graham's Town, on the 2nd Septr., the Lady of Capt. Colin CAMPBELL, R.B. 91st Regiment, of a Daughter.

DIED, at his residence in Graham's Town, on the 30th August, after a severe illness of seven weeks, William UPTON, aged 56 years and 5 months, leaving a widow and a numerous family of children to lament their loss. His end was peace.

Saturday 14 September 1850

DIED in Child-birth, on Sunday, the 8th inst., Charlotte, the beloved Wife of William KNIGHT, of Fort Beaufort. The deceased lived a pious, humble and consistent [life]. Member of the Church of England ; she was an affectionate wife, daughter and sister, and in private life she displayed eminently that blessed gift of Charity which "thinketh no evil", but "beareth all things, believeth all things, hopeth all things." Almost her last words, before convulsions deprived her of unconsciousness [sic] were in prayer to Him, whom she had earnestly lived and delightfully sought in her health and strength. Now together with her still-born child she "meekly sleeps" in Jesus, until the general resurrection at the last day, - leaving behind her the most poignant distress to her afflicted husband, aged father and numerous friends.

DIED at Bathurst, suddenly, on the morning of Saturday, the 7th instant, Bartholomew GUNNING, aged 77 years – one of the original British Settlers. Friends will please accept of this intimation.

DIED at her residence, Bathurst, on the 8th September, Sarah, relic of the late Thomas HARTLEY, aged 68 years and ten months. Deeply lamented by her relatives and friends.

DIED, at Belle Vue Cottage, on the 12th instant, Edith Constance, the infant daughter of Capt. Colin CAMPBELL, 91st. Regt., aged ten days.

DIED, on the 9th instant, at Graham's Town, Lucy Anne, infant daughter of Mr. J. DANIELL, late of Sharon.

Saturday 21 September 1850

DIED, on August 22, (her birth day) Elizabeth COVARE, (married SALT) – aged 65, a native of France. She possessed in an eminent degree the energetic and courageous qualities for which the people of that nation are so celebrated. These enabled her to go through a more than usual number of dangers and difficulties to which she was exposed. When the Kaffirs attacked Graham's Town in 1819, and the soldiers were about to retreat before the overwhelming numbers, it was Elizabeth SALT that rallied and cheered them on to the fight, and served them with ammunition during the remainder of the engagement; and a farm was given her for her services, but it was in Kaffirland and has since been ceded to the Kaffirs. Nothing further was done for her. She leaves one daughter to lament the loss of an affectionate mother. May He who knows all hearts receive her to himself in His Kingdom.

Saturday 28 September 1850

MARRIED, at St. George's Church, Graham's Town, September 25th, 1850, by the Right Reverend, the Lord Bishop of Cape Town, assisted by the Venerable the Archdeacon of Graham's Town – The Reverend Francis Patrick FLEMING, B.A., of Magdalen College, Cambridge, Military Chaplain, King William's Town, Kaffraria, and of Strabane, County Tyrone, and Carricbrack, County Donegal, Ireland, Esquire – to Helen Mary, second daughter of Alexander Bouvairie MORGAN, of Graham's Town, Esquire, and Surgeon h.p. of Her Majesty's 57th Regiment.

BIRTH, at Wynberg, Cape Town, on the 7th inst., the Lady of C.J. LINDAM, Esquire, Paymaster 1st Battalion, Rifle Brigade, of a Son.