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From: Sue Mackay <>
Subject: Extracts from Grahamstown Journal March-April 1848
Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2005 20:02:33 +0100 (BST)


Taken from CO53/16 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mentioned I may be able to send you a .jpg file of the entry on the understanding that it would be for personal use and not for publication, including on a website (which would violate my digital camera license with the PRO). 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 4 March 1848

Birth on the 2nd inst Mrs. W.M. JAFFRAY of a daughter

NOTICE in the Insolvent Estate of DODDS, KINN & Co
All persons indebted to the above estate are requested to discharge their debts immediately to the first undersigned, in default of which proceedings shall be instituted against them.
J. MASKELL
J. SIMPSON
Provisional Trustees
Port Elizabeth 1 March 1848

EDUCATION
Mrs. DYASON and Mrs.SELWYN of Bathurst, being about to remove to Hill Street, Graham’s Town, purpose opening a school on April 2nd for the instruction of six young ladies as day scholars.
For terms apply to Mrs. R. DYASON, Bathurst

TO LET
In the township of Bathurst, a neat cottage containing five rooms, a loft and pantry, a yard, garden and field enclosed. The house is now undergoing thorough repair. Possession may be had on the 1st April next. For particulars apply to Mrs. R. DYASON, Bathurst

TO LET OR SELL
Mr.OGILVIE's Farm, Beggar's Bush, in Grobblar’s ??. Immediate possession can be given.
Whereas my wife Elizabeth SMITH (born BAGSHAW) has maliciously absconded from my dwelling house, without any just grounds for so doing – I hereby give notice that, after the appearance of this advertisement, I will not be answerable for any debts which she may contract whatsoever.
Richard SMITH, Mason
Feb 21st 1848

Notice is hereby given that the undersigned shall not be answerable for any debts that may be contracted by Maria BELLFIELD, after this notice.
Geo. BELLFIELD
24th Feb 1848

THE CHANTICLEER
The following which came to hand yesterday will be read with great regret by all who admire and appreciate bold persevering enterprise.
Port Frances 3rd March 1848
I am very sorry to inform you that the 'Chanticleer' in crossing the bar of this river on the 1st inst struck on the western side and drifted on to the rocks at the end of the Western pier, where she now lies. Nearly the whole of the cargo is damaged but the most strenuous exertions are being made to recover as much of it as possible.
The cause of this accident is to be attributed to the alterations which have taken place at the entrance of the river since the last heavy rains. The master, A.SEATON, showed much skill and made every exertion to save the vessels. Prompt assistance was rendered from the shore by Mr. W. COCK's boat and crew, but all to no purpose.
A steam tug would have prevented this, as well as all the other accidents which have happened to vessels entering and clearing this place. The channel is at present narrow, but with not less than 8 feet depth at low water, quite sufficient to have admitted the vessel could she have been kept under command.
PS Great fears are entertained for the vessel; appearances are decidedly against her.
Cornelius COCK

Saturday March 11 1848

CHESHIRE CHEESE INN
Manley's Flat
J. ROBEY
Begs to inform the public that he has a light horse wagon with six well-trained horses, spring seats &c and a careful driver, to hire for PLEASURE PARTIES
Orders for the same can be left at Harding’s Hotel, or Mr. J. FINAUGHTY's, Market Square
The undersigned is desirous of engaging a gentleman and his wife, competent to undertake the education of children of both sexes of different ages from five to fifteen years, on his residence Glen Avon, near Somerset (East). The number of children to be placed under their charge by the advertiser not to exceed ten.
Salary £100 per annum. Use of a small cottage of 3 rooms, a piece of good garden ground which can be irrigated, two milch cows, during summer, and permission to take five more children as boarders on their own account, in which case an additional room will be provided. Meat, meal and butter at the lowest market prices.
Testimonials of character and qualifications for teaching will be expected.
Robert HART Jr.

DOUBLE BARREL GUNS and PISTOLS
A few cases of double barrel guns of superior workmanship just arrived – also some of midd[sic[ in quality , warranted
BIRKENRUTH & KIFT

Saturday 18 March 1848

NOTICE
Mrs. CROZIER having a portion of her time disengaged will be happy to give instruction to pupils on the Piano Forte.
Apply at the office of this paper
Graham's Town March 14 1848

NEW BUTCHERING ESTABLISHMENT
James DOLD begs to inform the inhabitants of Graham's Town that he is about commencing in the above line
In Bathurst Street
close to the bridge, next door to the 'Black Horse' Inn, where parties can be supplied with the best meat at low prices. Pork occasionally.
Bathurst Street, Graham's Town
March 18 1848

ELEPHANT AND CASTLE INN
Sunday's River
E. TUNBRIDGE
The Proprietor begs to inform the public that he has taken the above Accommodation House and assures gentlemen or families who may favour him with a visit while travelling that they will find it replete with every comfort, convenience and attention.
The best wines, spirits, liqueurs, ale, porter &c
Good stabling

ALICE HOTEL
Messrs. KEEN & SWAN
Most respectfully announce to their friends and the public that they have opened the above Establishment for the accommodation of travellers and the public generally. In soliciting the custom and patronage of their friends and travellers they beg to assure them that no exertion shall be wanting on their part to secure their convenience and comfort on the most reasonable terms. K & S will at all times be provided with the Cape and foreign wines, spirits, ale, porter &c
Good stabling for horses.
Alice Town, 8th March 1848

BRANCH SAVINGS BANK
Graham's Town
Notice is hereby given that a General Meeting of the Directors and Managers of this Institution will be held at the Fire and Life Assurance Office (adjoining the Post Office)
On Friday next 24th inst,
At 12 o'clock
for the purpose of receiving a report of the Committee on the subject of the Bank generally, and for the election of office bearers, at which meeting all persons interested in the prosperity of the Institution are requested to attend.
By order of the Committee
Richard ORSMOND Sec
Graham’s Town 18th March 1848

Dr. J.P. SMITH
Dentist
Intends remaining a few weeks longer in Graham’s Town and may be consulted daily on all disorders incidental to the Teeth, at Mrs. TILDESLEY's, next door to the old Baptist Chapel, Settlers' Hill.
Teeth replaced and defect of palate rectified. It is scarcely requisite to mention the advantage of having unsound teeth early stopped in rendering them again useful and preventing further decay.
March 2nd 1848

Saturday 25 March 1848

GODLONTON & WHITE
Booksellers and Stationers
High Street, Graham’s Town
Have just unpacked a case of Maps, viz: Large Maps of the Railways, showing the various stations with the hills, rivers, canals and rivers of England and Wales by A. ARROWSMITH.
Chart of the World on Mercators projection, with the tracks of the more distinguished navigators, with or without spring rollers.
Wyld’s Map of South Africa, cases, rollers and sheets; Graham’s Town and the Outposts.
Butler’s, Guthrie’s and Wyld’s Atlas
Wyld’s Missionary Atlas
Phenomena of the Universe
A great variety of elegantly bound works, suitable for presents.
A great variety of
STANDARD WORKS
Among which may be mentioned London’s Encyclopaedia of Cottage and Village Architecture and Furniture; Loudon’s do. of Plants; Gibbon’s Rome in 8 vols and in 1 vol; Hume’s History of England; Hume and Smollett’s do.; Lord Mahon’s do.; Shakespeare 1 vol; Josephus 1 vol; Potter’s Antiquities of Greece 2 vols; Pantologia (Encyclopaedia) 12 vols; Ure’s Dictionary of Chemistry; Morrison’s Book-keeping; Domestic Cookery; Walker’s Dictionary &c&c
THEOLOGY
Matthew Henry’s Commentary; Bagster’s Bible; Baxter complete works 23 vols; Bishop Hopkins do.;Townsend’s Bible, arranged in historical and chronological order; Newton on the Prophecies; Ancient Christianity; Hall’s Contemplations; Blair’s, Burden’s and Wesley’s Sermons; and a great variety of other works too numerous to particularise.
An Immense Variety of School Books
Perforated Cardboard
Account Books of every description and almost every article in the stationery line.

Saturday 1 April 1848

Birth at Waterloo Bay March 25th Mrs. A. CLARENCE of a daughter

In the Estate of J.D. NORDEN Insolvent
Will be sold by order of the trustee on Wednesday 26th April 1848
In front of the E.P.Trust Company’s Office, High Street, at half past 12 o’clock precisely
A CERTAIN PLOT OF GROUND
situate in Artificer’s Square, Graham’s Town, with the buildings thereon, erected for and many years used as the Chapel of the Baptist Society. The building, although out of repair, might at no great cost be rendered a commodious and comfortable dwelling. There is also a piece of land immediately at the back of the Chapel, bought by the late Insolvent to complete the convenience of the property – the whole measuring 17 square roods and 53½ square feet. Title can be immediately given to any purchaser.
F.LUCAS, Sec. E.P.T.C.
C.POTE, Aucioneer

Saturday 8 April 1848

Died at Cradock at an advanced age on Sunday morning the 2nd inst, the Rev. John MUNRO, Pastor of the Independent Church at that place. Deceased was an able and zealous Minister of the Gospel, labouring in this colony with great acceptance as an Agent of the London Missionary Society for a quarter of a century, with the respect and affection of all within the circle of his influence.

Died at Graham’s Town on the night of Saturday 1st instant, Mr. Charles MOUNCEY, aged 70 years. Deceased came to this colony in 1820 as head of a party of British Settlers – and ever afterwards resided in the District of Albany – where until the Kaffir Irruption of 1834-5 he was distinguished for his intelligence and zeal as a practical Agriculturist. At that period, while in the enjoyment of every comfort, his premises were fired, his crops destroyed and his cattle swept away, a calamity from which he never recovered. After struggling with adversity for 12 years he died as above stated at the residence of his son-in-law, Mr. Edwin HEWSON.

WANTED IMMEDIATELY
By the undersigned at Burgher Dorp, five or six carpenters and eight masons. Also five or six apprentices to the carpentering or wheelwright trade, to be of respectable parents, as they will be taken and treated as members of the family. No person need apply excepting those of steady and sober habits, and any who can produce a certificate of recommendation as to their character will have the preference.
Constant employment can be assured for 12 or 18 months. Parties applying must state the terms on which they will engage. Application to be addressed to Mr. J.P. VAN DYK at Cradock, or to the undersigned at Burgher Dorp.
W.J. PRETORIUS
Burger Dorp 11 February 1848
NB the greater part of time will be occupied in the building of a church at this place.

Saturday 15 April 1848

Married in the New Wesleyan Chapel, Graham’s Town on the 11th April by the Rev.Horatio PEARCE, Wesleyan Minister, Mr. Charles Thomas CROFT Jr. to Miss Cecilia Mortimer MORGAN.

Died at his residence, Fort Peddie, on Tuesday April 4, Mr. W.C. DAVIES, late of Bridge North, of a short and painful illness. Deceased has left a widow and five children to lament and mourn their irreparable loss.

Died at Graham’s Town on Saturday 8th instant, Mrs. E. BUCKLEY, aged 36 years, deeply regretted by her family and friends.

TOY AND DOLL WAREHOUSE
Just Received
Dolls in great variety with a good assortment of toys for good girls and boys.
Delph, pewter, wood and glass toy tea sets
Puzzles, kites, tops, balls, marbles, Noah’s Arks, trumpets, skittles
Duke’s Bats and Balls
Flutes, flageolets and fifes, accordions, dominoes, harmonicas, Dice and Caps, microscopes
LARGE ROCKING HORSE
Guns, swords, violins
Clothes, baby, work and market baskets
Also glass, china and crockeryware with china ornament.
George LEE
Bathurst Street, Graham’s Town
25th March 1848

Saturday 22 April 1848

Died on Friday 21st instant, aged 63 years, Mrs. Ann SIMPSON, relict of Mr. Richard SIMPSON, Merchant, of Hull, Yorkshire, and aunt and foster mother of the Rev. W.B.BOYCE. Deceased enjoyed in an eminent degree during her last illness the sustaining influence of the religion she professed, and died in full hope of eternal life, grounded on the merits of a Divine and Crucified Redeemer.

Died at Salem on Thursday 13th inst, aged 68 years, Mrs. Ann BONNIN, widow of Mr. Samuel BONNIN, formerly of that place. Deceased came to this Colony among the Founders of the Albany Settlement in 1820 – acquiring by her exemplary deportment the respect and affectionate regard of all within the circle of her acquaintance.

Died at Fort Albert on the 5th instant, Mr. G. BLAKEMORE, after a long illness of more than two years, aged 67 years.

THE RACES
First Day:
1st Race Criterion Stakes, value £30, one mile
J. BUTLER’s b c Recruit 1
J.BUTLER’s b c Victor 2
D. McMASTER’s b c Eagle 3
W.ELLIOTT’s br f Cradock Lass 4
Won easily by Recruit. He is a fine looking colt and likely to train on. We understand he was sold for £100.
2nd Race Graham’s Town St.Leger Stakes, value £30, two miles
R.G. STONE’s b c Marshall 1
J. COLTMAN’s ch c Wyncombe Yeoman 2
R.G. STONE’s ch c Sir Harry 3
The following horses also started but were not placed by the judges:
W. PULLEN’s ch c Charley; G. PALMER’s b c Fetterlock; G. WOEST’s b c Prince; S. HARTMAN’s g c Belizarius
Won cleverly by two lengths by Marshall.
…….
Third Day:
5th Race: Handicap for beaten horses. Mile heats.
VAN REENAN’s Pilot 1 4 drawn
PALMER’s Wolf 2 2 drawn
FINNAUGHTY’s Robin 3 1 drawn
FEAGAN’s Sir John 4 3 drawn
….
The Ball, which took place at Mr. STYLE’s Hotel, under the patronage of Mrs. SOMERSET, on Friday evening, was most select. Dancing was kept up till midnight with much spirit, after which the spacious supper rooms were thrown open, and the party partook of a sumptuous repast, served up (as might have been expected from Mr. STYLE’s well known taste) in the most approved manner.

Saturday 29 April 1848

Married on the 27th instant at Bathurst by the Rev. James BARROW, Gilbert Burnet BIDDULPH Esq to Frances Ann, eldest daughter of George DYASON Esq, Resident Magistrate of Bathurst.

Married at Glenthorn on the 13th current by the Rev. J.F. CUMMING, Robert PRINGLE Esq, Eildon, to Isabella, second daughter of John PRINGLE Esq, Glenthorn.
Died in Graham’s Town on Sunday 9th April 1848, Ann GARLAND, widow, aged ?85? years.

FRONTIER COMMERCIAL AND AGRICULTURAL BANK
A vacancy having occurred in the Direction of the Bank, in consequence of Mr. Wm. OGILVIE Sen. proceeding to England, a Meeting of the Shareholders will be held on Thursday the 18th May next for the purpose of electing a Director to fill up the vacancy, in terms of the 26th clause of the Trust Deed.
The following is a list of proprietors holding not less than 10 shares:
Thos. ANSDELL
W.G. ANDERSON
John BARRY
Wm. BILLINGSLEY
Richard BAYLEY
Mich. BENJAMIN
Alex. CROLL
Wm. DOBIE
R.P. DOBIE
W.W. DICKSON
John DEANE
Thos. John DEANE
Edward EAGAR
C.R. EATON
M.R. EVERY
James FORRESTER
George HOME
A.P. HERHOLDT
Robert HART Sr.
Chas. HOLLIDAY
Thos. JOHNSON
Geo. E. JOSEPH
F.H. KUNHARDT
J.F. LONG
Ernst LANDSBERG
Fredk. LEE
Charl MARAIS
S.D. MANDY
G.v R. MULLER
A.F. MEESER
Benjamin NORDEN
Archd. PENNEY
Joseph PYBUS
Charles POTE
Henry SHERMAN
J.J. STEYTLER
R.G. STONE
Edward THOMPSON
J.R. THOMPSON
J.C. WICHT
J.H. WICHT
J.F. WICHT
E.J. WICHT
R.A. ZEEDERBERG
A.J. ZEEDERBERG
Mrs. S.D. MANDY is duly put in nomination
By order of the Board

COMMISSARIAT
Compensation for Loss of Wagons &c
The undersigned persons are hereby informed that compensation has been awarded to them for losses sustained by them of wagons, oxen &c during the war with the Kaffir Tribes, between the months of April 1846 and April 1847, which will be payable to them on the 2nd May next at this office.
ALLISON, Samuel
ANNAN, J.
BAGOT, B.
BARTLETT, William
BANKS, James
BERRY, Hermanus
BERRY, John
BERRY, Richard
BERRINGTON, Thomas
BIDDULPH, T. J.
BOTHA, Christopher J.
BRADFIELD, Joseph
BRADFIELD, R.
BRENT, John
BRENT, Thomas
BRENT, Grace
CAWOOD, Joseph
CLAYTON, William
COCKROFT, Thomas
COCKROFT, William
DOLD, James
DICKS, Benjamin
DUPREE, M
ELLIOT, Sarah
ENSLIN, Haans
ERASMUS, M.
ESTMENT, William
ESTMENT, Uriah
FEAGAN, P.
FILMER, Ebenezer
FILMER, John
FOXCROFT, John
GOSS, Michael
GRANT, William
GRUBB, Mrs.
HARVEY, Job
HAUPTFLEISH, G
HOOLE, A.W.
HOWARD, Susannah
KIRSTEN, Hendrick
LLOYD, William
LANGE, H.O.
McGRATH, James
MALAN, Stephanus
MARAIS, C.J.
MEYRING, Albert
McLUCKIE, W.
MITCHLEY, F.
MORRIS, W.
MOUNTFORD, William
MOUNTFORD, S.
MOUNTFORD, Thomas
MULLER, C.J.
PINE, Thomas
PALMER, George
PEEL, Thomas
POHL, F.W. & F.J.C.
POTGIETER, J.D.
PRIESTLEY, J.
PRETORIUS, Andries
PRETORIUS, M.
RICHARDS, G.
ROLEY, John
SHORT, Joseph
SLABBERT, G.J.
SMITH, Capt. J.J.
SWAART, Cornelius
TARR, James
TARR, Thomas
TARR, William
VAN DER WET, J.J.
VAN DYK, J.
VAN ROOYEN, E.
WIGGILL, Isaac
WOEST, Petrus Johannus
WYLD, Abraham
Persons not well known in Graham’s Town are requested to provide proof that they are entitled to receive the sums claimed.
W.GREEN
Dept.Com.General
Commissariat Office
Graham’s Town, 22 April 1848


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