Written by Sue Mackay | 18 January 2009

January 11 1838

FARMS FOR SALE
To be sold by Private Contract those well known and valuable Farms "Syver
Vontyn" and "Karee Leegte", the property of Andreas Lodewyk PRETORIUS,
situate "Voor Sneeuwberg" district of Graaf-Reinet; measuring as per diagram
1,094 morgen of land, well suited for all kinds of Cattle, particularly
wooled sheep; has an abundant supply of water; 50 acres of Land can be
irrigated in the driest season; 300 muids of Wheat have been reaped this
season from 8 muid of seed, besides other grain; the Buildings consist of 7
substantial Dwelling Houses, 2 water Mills in good repair, Oat Houses of all
descriptions, substantial Kraals etc. The Gardens are well stocked with
Fruit Trees. This property lying on the main road from Graaff-Reinet to
Cradock, the Orange River etc., being 30 miles from the former, offers
considerable advantage for the investment of capital. Persons wishing to
purchase this property must apply to the Owner at Syver Vontyn on or before
the 1st march 1838. Further particulars may be obtained on application to
Mr. George SOUTHEY, High Street, Graham's Town.

FARM FOR SALE
Mr.H.P.JANSEN is desirous of Selling his valuable Farm called 'Nooitgedagt',
situate in the fieldcornetcy of Buffelshoek, together with the large
standing crop of Wheat. The Farm abounds in excellent pasturage for Sheep
and Cattle. There is an abundant supply of Water for irrigation. For
particulars apply to Dr.Geo.KREBE, Graaff-Reinet.

January 25 1838

MELANCOLY AND FATAL ACCIDENT
We deeply regret to announce the death of Capt.ADAIR of the Cape Mounted
Rifles (late of the 72nd Highlanders) under the following distressing
circumstances:- Deceased was stationed at Fort Brown and was out of
Wednesday se'nnight in that neighbourhood shooting. he had fired off one
barrel and was standing with the butt of his piece on the ground, with one
hand holding the muzzle; whilst in this position and with the head gently
inclined forward, in the act of taking a pinch of snuff, the charge in the
loaded barrel, from some cause which has not been explained, exploded,
entering the head of this lamented officer between the eyes, and shattering
in the most frightful manner the face and scalp. The deceased was in the
prime of life and highly esteemed by his brother officers. His remains were
deposited with military honours in the burial ground at Graham's Town on
Saturday, the funeral being attended by all the officers in the garrison.

February 1838

MARRIAGES in St.George's Church Graham's Town by the Rev.J.HEAVYSIDE,
Colonial Chaplain
Jan 15 1838 A.D.SMITH, bachelor to M.C.POTGIETER, spinster
Jan 15 R.H.CAFFYN, bachelor to M.E.HECKRATH, spinster
Jan 24 James THACKWRAY, bachelor to Jane BOOTH, spinster
Jan 24 W.A.FLETCHER, bachelor to S.E.PAXTON, spinster
Feb 1 H.J.CARTER, bachelor to Harriet SMITH, spinster
Feb 2 J.STANDEN, bachelor to Emma WRIGHT, spinster

April 1838

MARRIAGES
In St.George's Church Grahamstown by Rev.J.HEVYSIDE, Colonial Chaplain
Feb 26 1838 C.J.BOTHA to Sophia E. POT???
Mar 1 G.F.MARR to Elizabeth C VA DE ???
Mar 1 Nathaniel ELLIOTT to Arabella THOMAS
Mar 12 John SHORT to Margaret FITCHET
Mar 13 David PAXTON to harriet M.PAINTER
Mar 19 William PAYNE to Hanna THOMPSON
Mar 26 J.H. BEZUIDENHOUT to Jacomina F.F.COETZE
Mar 28 Wynand J.NIEMAND to Alida M.PETZER
Mar 28 John McARTHUR to catherine JONES
Mar 28 John JARDINE to Mary AIRL
Mar 29 F.H.COLE to Johanna H.WIENAND
Apr 2 M.D.ARASMUS to A.Catharina PIEK
Apr 5 Joseph WARD to Mary BILES
CHRISTENINGS
In St.George's Church by the Rev.J.HEAVYSIDE
Mar 4 A son of M.ARMSTRONG baptised John ? Fitzgerald
mar 4 A daughter of F.KEEVY baptised Margaret
Mar 14 A daughter of R.DANIELL baptised Emily Ann
Mar 18 A son of John COYLE baptised John
Mar 18 A daughter of Zacharias FABER baptised Cornelia Jacobus Arnoldus
Wilhelmus
By the Rev.W.SHAW and other Wesleyan missions
Jan 23 1838 George son of T. and S. FRANCIS
Jan 23 William Penny son of T.H. and S.PARKER
Feb 25 George Henry so of T.and H.SLATER
Feb 25 Anna Rozina, Sarah helena, Clara Elizabeth Dorothes and Johannes
haermaus Michael, children of J.W. and S.J.KOCK
Feb 25 Harriet Abigail daughter of C.and S.RHODES
Feb 25 Margaret Emma daughter of C.P.and E.M.WEBBER
Feb 25 Margaret daughter of S.and M.GRADWELL
Feb 27 Emma, daughter of W.and E.WENTWORTH
DEATHS
Jan 6 Henry MASKELL aged 9 months
Jan 12 John NICHOLL aged 12 months
Jan 20 Capt.ADAIR, Cape Mounted Rifles, aged 41 years
Feb 5 Mary WAKEFORD aged 56 years
Feb 20 Ensign Thomas CROWE, Cape Mounted Rifles, aged 21 (31?)
Mar 11 Elizabeth STREEK aged 7 months

DESIRABLE PROPERTY FOR SALE
For Sale by private Contract the House and Ground on Settler's Hill, the
Property of Donald MOODIE Esq. This House (which is now let to the Ordnanace
Department at £50 per annum) together with the extensive Erven, offers a
most eligible investment for capital. Should no adequate offer be received
the Grouns will be cut up into suitable Building Allotments and the whole
put up to Public Auction at an early date.
Apply to Henry NOURSE, General Agent
FOR SALE OR HIRE
The House and Ground on Settler's Hill, the Property of Mr.Edward HOLL of
cape Town, and formerly occupied as the 'Infant School'. This Property will
be sold by Public Auction at an early date unless previously let or sold by
Private Contract. Immediate Transfer can be given and a liberal Credit will
be allowed.
Henry NOURSE, General Agent

Died on 30 April at his residence in Beaufort Street, Mr. Patrick CHRISTIE,
after a short illness, aged 54 years.

June 1838

MARRIAGES
Solemnised by the Rev.J.HEAVYSIDE, Colonial Chaplain
May 9 Joseph STEVENS, widower, to Mary GIBSON, widow
May 21 Joseph LAWTON, widower to Elizabeth BAINBRIDGE, widow
CHRISTENINGS
May 27 A daughter of J.TESTARD baptised Jane Gordon
June 17 A son of J.WIGGET baptised James Boaz
A daughter of ditto baptised Elizabeth
Baptisms celebrated by the Rev.W.SHAW and other Wesleyan missionaries in the
district of Albany
May 27 Elinor Elizabeth, daughter of John and Martha HARTLEY
May 27 Henry Richard, son of George and Susan WOOD
May 29 Miles Robert, son of William M. and H.S.BOWKER
June 10 mary Ann, daughter of Richard and Mary FORRESTER
June 10 Charles son of James and Rebecca HARPER
June 17 Mary Jane daughter of Henry and Elizabeth SPARKS
June 24 George son of William and Martha WEDDERBURN
June 24 William, son of Thomas and Mary COCKCROFT

July 1838

WRECK OF THE GLENISLA
On the night of the 17th inst the English brig Glenisla, Capt.R.WATKINS,
going from Lodon to the Cape of Good Hope, struck on the rocks on the coast
of Portsale near Brest. The passengers and luggage were saved; and if the
weather moderates, the whole Cargo, which principally consists of Hardware
and Tissues, may be got out of the wreck, although much damaged. (Herald
April 28)

October 1838

Meetings of creditors before the Magistrate
Wm.BOARDMAN Saturday 27 inst Graham's Town
P.McROSTY Saturday November 10 do
George ANDERSON do do
W.BEDDY do do
J.H.B.WIENAND Nov.17 do
Alex.ANDERSON Saturday Nov.24 do

Died at his residence in Graham's Town on Monday October 29th 1838 after a
long and painful illness, Mr. Lyon BENJAMEN, aged 41 years and 5 months. As
a kind and affectionate Husband, a tender Parent and warm hearted Friend,
deceased will be lamented by a Wife and eight small Children and by all
thosw who had the privilege of his acquaintance.

Died at Graham's Town on Monday Morning the 29th inst Mrs Ann TROLLIP Sen.
aged 61 years

£1 REWARD
Stolen from Cradock on the 9th inst a Chestnut Horse with a star on the
forehead, marked G on the left thigh. The above Horse conveyed the Mail from
Somerset to Cardock, on the 5th inst, and was stolen from the latter place
on the 9th, and as the postboy, a Hottentot named Snell, absconded on the
same day, there is every reason to suspect him to be the thief. The above
Reward will be paid to any person giving such information to the undersigned
at Somerset as will lead to the recovery of the Horse or the conviction of
the Thief.
Michael GOSS

November 1838

NOTICE
Mr.L.JONES, Bake and Confectioner, intending shortly to leave Graham's Town
in consequence of the ill state of his health, requests that all Claims
against him may be sent in forthwith, and that all persons indebted to him
will be kind enough to pay their respective accounts on or before the 15th
day of December next, otherwise they will be handed over to his Attorney for
prosecution.

Died at Bathurst on the 23rd inst Frances harvey Julia SCOTT, daughter of
Robert SCOTT of the Commisariat Department, aged 2 months and 24 days.

Died on the 22nd inst Rosanna, Wife of Wm. PENNY, eldest daughter of Annjen
BROCK Esq, Surgeon, of Granard, County Longford, Leinster, Ireland.

December 1838

Died at Graham's Town on the 19th November last, deeply regretted by all who
knew her, Elizabeth, the wife of John ATHERSTONE Esq.
Dec 5 1838