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Subject: Extracts from Grahamstown Journal Jan - Feb 1851
Date: Sun, 28 Aug 2005 22:33:54 +0100 (BST)
Taken from CO53/17 National Archives, Kew, London. I
have no further knowledge of people mentioned here,
having merely transcribed the information from the
newspapers, but these entries were photographed at Kew
using a digital camera, some in better focus than
others, and transcribed at home, so if you are related
to someone mentioned I may be able to send you a .jpg
file of the entry on the understanding that it would
be for personal use and not for publication on a
website, which would violate my digital camera licence
with the National Archives. I have no objections to
these transcriptions being added to a personal website
provided no charge is made to read them
Sue Mackay
Cardiff UK
Saturday 11 January 1851
Mrs. KNOWLEs begs to inform the inhabitants of
Grahams Town that it is not her intention to
relinquish the School, as has been reported, and takes
this opportunity of thanking those friends who have
kindly polaced their children under her care. Mrs. K.
has vacancies for four Pupils. The School will re-open
on the 14th instant.
Married by the Rev, J, EDWARDS, Wesleyan Minister, on
Wednesday 1st January 1851 at the residence of Mr.
J.T. LEPPAN, Somerset East, David Edmund, eldest son
of Mr. D. HOBSON of Zwarte Ruggens to Harriet, fifth
daughter of Mr. J.T. LEPPAN of Somerset East.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned have duly
been appointed Executors of the Will and
Administrators of the Estate and Effects of the late
William OGILVIE Sen of Grahams Town, deceased, and
that all persons indebted to the said Estate are
hereby required to pay the amounts of their debts to
the last undersigned forthwith, and all those who may
have claims against the deceased are also requested to
send in the same immediately for adjustment. The
Business will for the time being be carried on as
usual at the Stores in High Street, Grahams Town.
Eliza OGILVIE
G.E. JOSEPH
William OGILVIE
Joint Exrs. Test.
Notice to Creditors in the insolvent estate of William
WYNNE, of Fort Beaufort, late Shopkeeper.
All persons claiming to becreditors under this estate
are required to take notice that the undersigned has
been duly elected to and confirmed in the appointment
of Sole Trustee of the said estate, and that the
Master has appointed the third meeting to be held
before the Resident Magistrate at his office in
Grahams Town on
Wednesday 22nd January 1851 at 10 oclock in the
forenoon
for the proof of debts, for receiving the Trustees
report, and also for the purpose of giving directions
to the said Trustee as to the management of the said
estate.
And all persons indebted to the said estate are
required to pay the same to the undersigned on or
before the above period at the office of the Eastern
Province Trust Company in Grahams Town, or
proceedings will be instituted against them.
F. LUCAS
Tuesday 14 January 1851 (supplement)
SOMERSET
January 10th 1851
News has just reached Somerset that BEAR, MOORCROFT
and his son are not murdered; I hope this may be true.
Hermanus and the Kat River Hottentots have bben
fighting, but what the result is I know not. The
Tambookies are burning everything in Tarka. I have
been here now more than a week, endeavouring with
CURRIE to raise a Volunteer Coprs to go into
Kaffirland. We start on the 20th instant with about
300 Burghers and Volunteers (white men) and 100 black
men to attack that rascal Hermanus, and from thence
into Kaffirland, under William BOWKER, Commandant. A
patrole went out the other day to STOCKENSTROMs and
the Kaga and has not returned. The people in Somerset
are in great alarm they keep guard all night and
patrole the neighbourhood by day. Some of them have
sent part of their goods to Graaff-Reinet. We have had
beautiful rains, and our prospects look more cheering.
GRAAFF-RENET
January 10th 1851
The bad news of last week has, of course, made us
anxious to hear further from you, and from your
Frontier generally, but your post due yesterday has
not arrived yet. About forty Volunteers start on
horseback from theis place today, chiefly or almost
entirely Englishmen I believe, of the middle classes,
whom our Civil Commissioner has supplied with
necessaries.
Mr. Octavius BOWKER and Mr. Wm. SHAW are mustering a
party of mounted Volunteers, chiefly English; and will
proceed to your frontiers almost immediately, either
by way of Cradock or Somerset, according to such
information as may arrive here.
Most fortunately some heavy rain fell yesterday over
this District, or over a considerable tract of
country, and the Sundays River is running strong
though still passable for wagons and horses.
I shall send all the people that I can possibly spare
from my farms to the war, and go myself as soon as my
sheep are shorn. The drought has been sore in the
land, most grievous in our parts, and fifty things
prevent my leaving at the moment.
WHITTLESEA
Our intelligence from Whittlesea is to the 5th inst.
Messrs, BOWKER and LOXTON were still at their post,
which they have named Fort Loxton. They were short of
ammunition, but were animated by a spirit of cool
determined courage which is worthy of general
imitation. We will never surrender, but are
determined if they should even dig down our stronghold
to die fighting to the last gasp. Two of their scouts
had been wounded and the gallant little band were
daily expecting a combined attack of Gaikas and
Tambookies.
Saturday 18 January 1851
Married at Frankfort D.M. on the 6th October last,
Nathan BIRKENRUTH Esq of Grahams Town to Rosa, eldest
daughter of J.B. SCHOTTENFELS Esq
Died on the 10th instant, Mr. Frederick William SHORT,
aged 31 years. Deceased had proceeded with some others
in search of a number of Kaffirs who were said to be
lurking about Salem and on entering a kloof the
party were fired upon by the enemy, and the deceased
was unfortunately killed. He leaves a wife, one child,
and a large circle of relations and friends to mourn
the untimely end of an affectionate husband, kind
father and warm friend.
NOTICE
The undersigned, being compelled by the principle of
self preservation to prevent the utter destruction of
his property by the immense herds of cattle which are
daily trespassing thereon, hereby appeals to the sense
of justice and good feeling of those who are not
insensible to such an appeal, and with respect to the
rest, he warns them that their cattle will be forcibly
driven off, and if needs be impounded, if they
trespass further.
John CARLISLE
4th January 1851
DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP
Notice is hereby given that the partnership existing
between the undersigned has this day been dissolved by
mutual consent. All debts due to the respective firms
may be paid, and all claims sent for adjustment, to
either of the undersigned.
Mr. Nicholas Peter KROHN is duly authorised to receive
and pay all accounts, referring to the Grahams Town
branch.
Chas. MAYNARD, trading in London as MAYnard Bros & Co
Henry MAYNARD, trading in Grahams Town as C & H
Maynard & Co
J. BLACKBURN, trading in Cape Town as Josh. Blakburn
Grahams Town 31st December 1850
EVENTS OF THE WEEK
Sunday:
This day the mortal remains of Frederick SHORT, which
were brought in from Salem on Saturday evening, were
committed to the grave followed by a long train of
relatives and friends. Mr. George DENNISON, who was
wounded at the time he was killed, came in with the
same wagon which brought SHORTs remains. His wounds
are very severe. The elbow bone is shattered, the ball
gliding off and inflicting a dangerous wound in the
body. Hope is entertained of his eventual recovery. It
appears they were decoyed into the bush. The Kaffirs
gave the patrol a spoor as it is termed that is
three of their number left the plain imprints of their
feet on a path leading to a kloof where their
companions lay in ambush. They were apprised of this
by the yells and fire of the savages, the wonder being
that the survivors escaped and succeeded in bringing
out their wounded men.
Monday:
Major SOMERSET CMR and Lt. INGLIS arrived in town on
Sunday afternoon from Fort Hare, with despatches from
the Governor and also Major-General SOMERSET. Letters
were also brought in from Fort Beaufort, detailing the
particulars of the fight with Hermanus Banditti,
their perfect defeat, and death of the murderous chief
himself. The General Order of the Commander in Chief
came to hand by this opportunity, and also a
Proclamation escheating the land possessed by the
Rebel Chief to the Crown. Found that during the
night the whole of the Kaffirs, 42 in number, living
among the Fingoes, had been apprehended on a charge of
having conspired with the enemy to burn the Fingo
huts, murder the women and children, and attack the
town. Certain evidence to this effect has been given,
it is said, to the Resident Magistrate. The question
now is what is to be done with these criminals? The
Jail is not large nor strong enough for their
confinement, they cannot be tried at present, and we
have no means, without more trouble than we can
afford, of sending them beyond sea. A military
tribunal might dispose of them but at present we must
make the best shift we can and risk their breaking
prison and committing all the ravages in their power
in and about the town.
Saturday 25 January 1851
Birth at the Kowie River Town, Albany, January 19th
1851, Mrs. W.F. COCK of a son. Doing well.
A.J. McKENZIE
(Late of Fort Beaufort)
Has the pleasure to announce that he has made
arrangements with Mr. MANDY for conducting the hotel
in
Bathurst Street, Grahams Town
Generally known by the name of
PINNOCKs HOTEL
These premises are very commodious, possessing
suitable rooms for the traveller and good stabling for
horses.
Mr. McK will devote his best attention to ensure
comfort to all who may favour him with their patronage
and support.
The best foreign wines and spirits always on hand.
Tiffins provided every day between 12 and 1 oclock
The farmers of Lower Albany, Fort Beaufort and the
immediate districts on the frontier are solicited to
continue their support at this hotel.
A.J.McKENZIE
Grahams Town
January 21 1851
ORSMONDS HOTEL
East end of New Street, Grahams Town (next Mr. J.B.
LEVEYs, tailor)
Fine old wines, spirits, liqueurs, ale, porter &c &c
Well aired beds and excellent stabling.
The coomercial and agricultural communities may rely
on finding in this establishment all the comforts of a
home, and at very moderate charges.
Private apartments if required.
An ordinary every day at 1 oclock.
Tiffins always ready.
Richard ORSMOND
Accountant and Commercial Agent
Resident as above
Saturday 1 February 1851
Died at his residence in Grahams Town on Tuesday 28th
inst, Mr. Thos. DOYLE. The deceased arrived here at
the taking of the Cape by the English and has remained
in the Colony ever since. His exemplary Christian
conduct for many years, in his humble life, has marked
his path it being known to not a few of the
colonists now living. He died in the course of five
minutes full of faith and a hope full of
immortality.
CRADOCK
J.C. LOWRIE
Licensed Apothecary, Chemist & Druggist
High Street, Cradock
Feels much pleasure in notifying to the public his
having opened a
Chemist and Druggist Establishment
Where every description of
Drugs and Chemicals
Patent Medicines
Perfumery
Brushes &c
And all descriptions of goods usually sold by Chemists
can be had of superior and genuine quality and at very
moderate charges for cash.
Further particulars will appear in future
advertisements
Cradock
January 1st 1850 [sic]
DOINGS IN GRAAFF-REINET
To the Editor: Sir, Conceiving that it may be
interesting to your readers to know what measures are
in course of progress here for sending assistance to
the front, I beg to communicate that on Friday last
the Graaff-Reinet European Volunteer Mounted Troop,
under the order of mr. Commandant NUNN, marched from
hence to the scene of active operations.
On the 6th instant a ballot took place, when some 125
Burghers and 75 of the coloured population were
ordered to hold themselves in readiness to proceed
without delay to join the forces at Grahams Town, but
in consequence of certain objections raised by Mr.
Stephanus MEINTJES, all declined to move off, and the
consequence is that, until His Excellencys further
instructions to be received in answer to an express
despatched to him on the subject by the Civil
Commissioner, all further movements are for the
present suspended. The Camdebo and Sneuwberg Levies,
under the command of their respective field-cornets,
arrived here on Saturday last, and for reasons which I
am unable to explain these men have also refused to
proceed further. Such a state of things is lamentable,
particularly now, when alacrity of action,
cheerfulness and a ready obedience to orders should be
the guiding principles of all. The Camdebo Burghers,
after having been supplied with rations for themselves
and forage for their horses, at the public expense,
returned to their homes! A Hottentot Levy is being
formed but the progress making towards its completion
is indeed slow. On the first intelligence reaching
this place of the Kaffir outbreak, the inhabitants
formed themselves into a volunteer corps for the
protection of the town, and Mr. MEINTJES was, I am
informed, nominated one of its officers. The ballot
which subsequently took place it would seem induced
him to alter his opinion, and the objections above
alluded were started. One would hardly have expected
such a course of proceeding from Mr. MEINTJES, judging
from the very formidable and warlike figure he cut at
the commencement of the war, he appearing in public
with a broad belt, containing a large killing-looking
knife in a red case.
As a specimen of the management of matters here I may
mention that three English sailors who arrived in the
village a few days before the ballot took place, and
who were evidently ignorant of what they were doing,
on refusing to serve were immediately handcuffed and
sent to prison, whilst the conduct of others referred
to was allowed to pass with impunity.
An English Volunteer
Saturday 8 February 1851
Birth at Mount Coke, British Kaffraria, Jan 29th, the
wife of Rev. W. SARGEANT of a daughter
Died at Graaff-Reinet on Wednesday the 8th January
1851, Jacomina Jacoba, the beloved wife of F.R. TE
WATER, aged 36 years, 1 month and 5 days, leaving a
husband and a minor child, with a large circle of
relatives and friends, to deplore her loss. She was a
believer in Jesus and her end was peace.
STEAM COMMUNICATION WITH ENGLAND
Last week was signalized by the first earnest of an
event which bids fair to be all propitious to the
future welfare of this Colony. The first of the Royal
Mail Steamers, on the new line established between the
Cape and the Mother country, arrived in Table bay in
the afternoon of Monday the 27th ult, having made her
run from Plymouth in forty days, seven hours, which is
regarded as being about five days over the allotted
time very severe weather and adverse winds having
been experienced. The vessel which has taken the
precedence in opening the line is named the Bosphorus,
of small tonnage (530 tons). She is fitted with
engines of 80 horse power, and is propelled on the
screw principle, by a recently patented description of
blade, which offers no resistance to the way while the
vessel is under canvass.
It is satisfactory to remark that the speculation is
likely to bring in a handsome remuneration to the
spirited contractors. The Bosphorus brought several
passengers, amongst whom was Captain HAYS,
Superintendant of the General Screw Steam Shipping
Companys affairs at the Cape. A Lieutenant of the
Royal Navy came in charge of the mails. The Steamer
sailed again for England last Saturday evening,
taking, it is understood, dispatches from His
Excellency the Governor to Her Majestys Government.
An alteration in the rates of postage is made in
consequence of the new mode of conveyance, which is
set forth in the following Notice, issued from the
General Post Office in London in December last:
On and after the 15th instant mails will be made up
monthly for the Cape of Good Hope to be conveyed from
Plymouth by the packets of the General Screw Steam
Shipping Company, under contract with Her Majestys
Government. All letters and newspapers addressed to
the Cape of Good Hope, as well as those for Sierra
Leone, which have hitherto been sent as a general rule
by one of Her Majestys ships, despatched at the
beginning of each month to the West Coast of Africa,
will be forwarded on and from the 15th inst by the
contract packets from Plymouth, unless specially
addressed to be otherwise sent. Letters and newspapers
for the Cape de Verd Islands also will be forwarded by
the packets, as well as by the new line of Brazil
packets about to commence running next month,
according as such correspondence may be posted in time
for either line of packets ..
The postage chargeable on letters and newspapers,
which must in each case be paid in advance, will be as
follows, viz:
Letters not exceeding ½oz in weightNewspapers
Cape of Good Hope1sFree
Sierra Leone1sFree
Cape de Verd1s10d2d
Saturday 15 February 1851
FRONTIER DISTRICT ORDERS
Camp, Fort Hare, Feb 7th 1851
Mr. James TROLLIP is appointed Lieut. in the Fort
Beaufort Fingoes Levy pending the approval of His
Excellency the Commander in Chief
By command
C.H. BELL
Lieut, and Adjt. CMR, Field Adjt.
TO LET
A house in Bathurst Street that has been long occupied
as an hotel. Possession can be given on the 1st March.
Apply to
E.H. DELL
15th Feb 1851
TO BE LET
The house in Bathurst Street at present in the
occupation of the owner. It contains five rooms, a
garden attached with fruit trees &c, and every
convenience behind, with the water laid on. The place
is either suitable for shop or private residence. Rent
moderate.
Jas. MARSH
Last night shortly after sunset a fine young man named
Richard WALKER, son of mr. WALKER of Farmerfield, was
shot by a Kaffir while on his return with four wagons
to Port Frances. The wagons had nearly reached Robeys
Inn when, on passing the end of a small kloof,
branching into Grobblers Kloof, the shot which struck
him was fired, the ball entering the side and passing
to the shoulder. An express was immediately sent to
Grahams Town for medical aid, and Mr. KNOWLES at once
proceeded to the spot. From his report made this
morning but slight hopes are entertained of the
unfortunate mans recovery. An effort will be made to
remove the sufferer to town.
FORT PEDDIE
Extract: 13th Feb
A good many lurking Kaffirs have been seen about here
lately, but no damage has been done by them as yet. On
the 7th an express arrived from Captain McLEANwith the
information that Umlanjeni had crossed the Keiskamma
at the Debe River and that he and his cattle, with a
number of Tambookies, were at or near the Emtugwa. It
was further stated that the Tambookies had visited him
for the purpose of obtaining charmsticks. 284 Fingoes
marched that night, under the command of Mr. F.C.
WEBB, and 11 other Europeans for the purpose of
attacking the Kaffirs, but on reaching Umlanjenis
residence no trace could be found of him, although the
patrol was made as far as Weslyville Drift. Great
praise is due to Mr. E. DRIVER for his able exertions
on the occasion and on every occasion on which he
can assist the Governor and Country at this critical
moment.
Saturday 22 February 1851
Christening on the 12th Feb 1851 at Port Elizabeth by
the Rev. Mr. SMITH, of Dutch Reformed Church
Uitenhage, the son of Mr. and Mrs. A. WARES, baptised
James Howse.
Birth at Colesberg on Saturday 25th Jan, Mrs. John
CAMPBELL of a son.
£5 REWARD
Whereas some person either from a dastardly malicious
feeling, or in a fit of insanity, has ventured to
propagate and to spread false report in Grahams Town,
that eight men of the Mounted Rangers under Capt. W.
STUBBS, while on patrole on the 19th instant, had been
shot by the Kaffirs: Any person giving such
information as may lead to the discovery of the
offender shall receive the above reward, by
application to
Field.Com. STUBBS
21st February 1851
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