Eastern Province Herald (later The Herald)

Friday 1 October 1858

MEETINGS IN ESTATES OF DECEASED PERSONS
Nov 3 – At Grahamstown, in re William PIKE, the elder, of the Grahamstown district.

ANOTHER FEARFUL FIRE – TWO LIVES LOST.
The Fire King seems to be riding rampant through the Colony from the Orange River to the Sea. Intelligence has this morning been received of another fearful, and in this instance, we regret to add fatal catastrophe by fire at Aliwal North. The letter of our correspondent from Burghersdorp will place our readers in possession of the facts. Further particulars will be given on Tuesday. Two of our fellow creatures have met with a frightful and untimely end. Both Mr. BROAD and Mrs. STEVENSON were well known on the Frontier, and we believe in this place also. Mr. BROAD has left a wife and family to mourn their irreparable loss. We deeply sympathise with the relatives and friends of the deceased, and regret that we have to record a catastrophe attended by such deplorable and fatal results.
Respecting the dreadful catastrophe at Aliwal North, a correspondent from Burghersdorp, under date 27th ult, writes:
There has happened at Aliwal North a most distressing accident, that for a time diverted the public attention from what was the all-absorbing topic – the Governor’s movements. You will probably receive a detailed account from parties present, but in case you should not I will tell you what I have heard. On Friday morning last about one o’clock a fire broke out on the premises of Mr. George BROAD of Aliwal North. The alarm was given, and many persons were soon actively engaged, endeavouring to extinguish the flames. Mr. BROAD and Mr. Wm. STEVENSON rushed into a cellar under the burning building for the purpose of rescuing some property – while they were thus engaged the roof of the building fell in, blockading the door of the cellar and preventing the exit of these unfortunate men. The endeavour to extinguish the fire was still prosecuted with vigour, and in the confusion BROAD and STEVENSON were not missed. At length someone enquired where they were, and the horrible idea suggested itself. A hole was immediately made in the back of the cellar and the two sufferers brought out in a most pitiable state. Mr. BROAD survived but a few minutes, Mr. STEVENSON about 12 hours. The voice of the preacher, the admonition of ordinary dissolution which we hear and may disregard, are like the rumbling of distant thunder, but a catastrophe like this resembles the bolt that strikes your habitation and startles even the most lethargic and careless, though it may fail to arouse.

Tuesday 5 October 1858

E. PREISS
From London
Practical Watchmaker and Jeweller
Begs to inform the Inhabitants of Port Elizabeth and the surrounding neighbourhood that he has opened the premises next door to the Eastern Province Herald Office, in Main-street, where he will carry on the above business in all its branches.
Having had many years experience in London, Paris and Switzerland in the Manufacturing and Repairing of the different branches, he feels confident in saying that all Orders and Repairs committed to his care will be thoroughly and punctually attended to.
He has on hand a good assortment of English and Foreign Watches and Clocks and a variety of Jewellery of every description, and he trusts to merit a share of their patronage.

Friday 8 October 1858

DEATH at Uitenhage on the 7th inst, at half past 6am, Samuel Herbert, aged 13 months, infant son of William and Mary PUCKLE, after a painful and most harassing illness.

Tuesday 12 October 1858

NATAL
Another old colonist has departed this life – Mr. LEATHERN, late Mayor of the City of Maritzburg, and father of Mr. William LEATHERN, our worthy fellow townsman. Mr. LEATHERN was a man of unobtrusive character and habits but an active promoter of the local interests of the community, which marked its sense of his merits by conferring on him the highest civic distinction within its gift.

Friday 15 October 1858

H.C. HASWELL
Commission Merchant and General Commission Agent
All descriptions of Produce and Merchandise bought and sold.
Offices: High-street, Grahamstown.

A. MORHAM, General Jobbing Smith &c
All kinds of Smith’s work done, including Iron Works for Stores and Houses; Metal of all kinds as well as Weighing Machines, Grates and Stoves, and Carts and Carriages repaired; also Locks repaired and fitted with Keys.
Guns cleaned and repaired; Railings put up and Bells hung on the shortest notice, and Guttering fixed.
Work Shop – Rodney-street, Port Elizabeth.

Tuesday 19 October 1858

The largest and Best-Selected Stock of Ready-made Clothing is at
S.W. SMITH’s Cheap Clothing Mart
Manchester House
S.W.S. has just unpacked
Black, brown, blue and olive Hip Jackets
Dress and Frock Coats
Tweed, doeskin Angles and Alpacca Coats and Jackets in great variety
About 300 pairs black cloth tweed & fancy Doeskin Trowsers
Gentlemen’s Shepherds Plaid Angola Suits
Waistcoats in Silk, Satin, Doeskin, Angola Cashmere, Llama Quilting &c &c
Tan’d Cord and Moleskin Suits
YOUTHS’ AND BOYS’ CLOTHING
The largest Stock in Port Elizabeth.
Paris Silk and Felt Hats of every description
A beautiful and select stock of Gents’ and Youths’ black cloth Tweed and Doeskin Caps in Colin Campbell, Havelock, Albert, Glengary, Balmoral and other shapes.
Gents’ and Youths’ plain and colored Straw and Tuscan Hats
Boots in Wellington, Clarence, patent leather (spring sides), buff and calf
Blucher and other Boots
Shirts, Gloves, silk Neck Ties &c &c &c

Tuesday 26 October 1858

NOTICE
The Undersigned begs to give notice to his Customers and the Public in general that he has erected a
NEW CORN MILL
just received from Messrs. Wm. Westwood & Son of Holbeck, near Leeds, England.
This Mill, in addition to all the latest improvements, is fitted with Taylor’s Patent French Mill Stones, which enable the Undersigned to undertake the execution of any orders for Grinding with efficiency and dispatch.
His Terms for Grinding in future will be
2s 6d per Muid for clean Wheat
3s do for dirty do
3s 6d do for Indian Corn
Robert HART Junr.
Glen Avon, Somerset

FRIGHTFUL ATTEMPT AT SUICIDE
Intelligence was received here early on Saturday morning of a sad occurrence which took place on the morning of the 21st inst, about two miles from Mr. SPENCE’s Accommodation-house between Uitenhage and Graaff-Reinet. Mr. James ASHDOWN, saddler, of Port Elizabeth was returning from Graaff-Reinet to Port Elizabeth, but about 3 o’clock on Thursday morning was missed by his wagon driver. The driver proceeded to Mr. SPENCE’s and informed him of his suspicions, upon which Mr. SPENCE and the driver set out to find Mr. ASHDOWN, if possible. They went on the road about two miles, when they found a spoor, and, following it up, a sad sight presented itself. They found Mr. ASHDOWN lying on his back on the ground with his throat cut from ear to ear. Mr. SPENCE removed the unfortunate man to his cart and immediately conveyed him to his house, where, after washing the wound, it was found that the windpipe was nearly severed. He spoke a few words. A messenger was immediate despatched to Uitenhage with information to the Resident Magistrate, and for Dr. McMASTER of that place. Mrs. ASHDOWN, her brother-in-law and one of her boarders set out from the Bay at an early hour on Saturday morning for Mr. SPENCE’s. On Thursday morning Mr. ASHDOWN was still alive, but of his recovery very slight hopes were entertained. The wound was inflicted with a penknife. No footmarks but those of the unfortunate man were discovered where he was found.

Tuesday 2 November 1858

BIRTH on the 19th ultimo, Mrs. D.P. BLAINE of a son.

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the evening of the 1st instant, Mrs. J.S. KIRKWOOD of a daughter, still-born.

MEETINGS IN ESTATES OF DECEASED PERSONS
Nov 4 – At Graham’s Town, in re William PIKE, the elder, of the Grahamstown district.
Nov 10 – At Graham’s Town, in re Elizabeth GOWAR, born FUTTER, of the Graham’s Town district, and surviving husband Edwin Richard GOWAR.
Nov 12 – At Bathurst, in re Jane FORBES, of the Bathurst district, and surviving husband John BUCKLEY.
Nov 26 - At Fort Beaufort, in re Peter VALENTINE, of the Fort Beaufort district.

Friday 5 November 1858

BIRTH at Graaff-Reinet 1st November 1858, Mrs. Edward NATHAN of a son.

DEATH OF MR. O’REILLY
Intelligence has just been received of the death of Mr. James O’REILLY, the much esteemed Civil Commissioner of Middelburg. Mr. O’REILLY had been suffering for some time, and expired on Thursday the 28th ult. The funeral took place on Saturday last. No further particulars have reached us.

Tuesday 9 November 1858

MARRIED in St.Mary’s Church, Port Elizabeth, on Tuesday the 9th inst, by the Re. Mr. Fowle: Robert Leckie PHELPS Esq., to Josepha PETLEY, youngest daughter of the late Col. PETLEY R.A.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS & DEBTORS
In the Joint Estate of the late Petrus Johannes HEUGH and surviving widow Catherina Cornelia FISCHER
All Persons having any Claims on the above Estate are requested to file the same at the Office of the last undersigned in Port Elizabeth within six weeks of this date, and those indebted thereto to pay their debts within the same period.
C.C. HEUGH, Executrix
C. ANDREWS q.q. for E, HEUGH
J. HEUGH
Executors
Port Elizabeth, 3rd November 1858

DEATH FROM THE BITE OF A POISONOUS REPTILE
A little boy, about five years, son of Mr. H. VOS of Calabas Kraal, near Malmesbury, while playing outside not far from the house, complained that a “thing with four legs” had bitten his finger. This occurred about 9am, and at 11 o’clock, in the short space of two hours, the poor child was dead. No one could find out what it was that had inflicted the wound, the deadly effect of which in such a short space of time shows what dangers children are exposed to in running about wild instead of being at school. At the next farm, Borgendaal, about two days ago, a fine little boy of Mr. LAMBRECHTS, while taking out a bird’s nest from a hole in the wall of the stable, was bitten in the finger by a snake, and died the same afternoon. It is astonishing that more accidents of the kind do not occur, as snakes feed on birds’ eggs, and are frequently in the nests. A young lady had a narrow escape the other day in attempting to take out the contents of a bird’s nest; when her finger was bitten she did not stay to look what it was that had done it, but from the touch and pain of the bite had no doubt of its being a snake, and instantly sucked out the poison, and continued so doing until the burning pain was entirely relieved, and no further mischief followed. – Monitor

MELANCHOLY BOAT ACCIDENT AT THE KOWIE – TWO LIVES LOST
Early on Wednesday morning as the whale-boat, with her usual crew of six men and two or three volunteers under the charge of Mr. SLOWLEY, was proceeding to the fishing ground, she was capsized, and two persons drowned. It appears that in crossing the surf the velocity of the effluent tide rendered the boat unmanageable, and ducking under a heavy roller, she shipped a large quantity of water. On this the crew endeavoured to pull back into the river, but the ebb was too powerful and the boat continued to drift seaward, where the surf again struck her and she capsized, floating bottom upwards. One of the crew is supposed to have been under the boat and to have received a blow when she capsized, as he was never seen afterwards. A fine young man about eighteen, a son of Mr. WHITTLE of Glenfillan, who had accompanied the party for pleasure, was swept away and drowned. Another, an expert swimmer, reached the beach on the eastward of the river’s mouth, after a desperate struggle, and saved his life by divesting himself of his clothes whilst swimming. The rest found refuge on the bottom of the boat, which they reached in turn, in a state of great exhaustion, after being whirled to and fro by the flood. Fortunately, most of them were good swimmers, and laudably assisted each other. The accident having been seen from the shore, Mr. BODLEY and three men put off in a ferry boat, and at the imminent risk of their lives, rescued the men from the whale-boat, to which they had clung for nearly an hour. The ferry-boat was nearly lost, with all hands, in returning, as the thowl pin broke short off, and on reaching the river she was filled up to the seats with water. Great praise is due to Mr. BODLEY and the men who accompanied him for their coolness and intrepidity in the rescue. It is also gratifying to notice the ready aid that the unfortunates rendered each other in the hour of danger, but we are of opinion that none but practised seamen should be permitted to enter upon this dangerous occupation; certainly not any boys or other volunteers. The boat ought also to be provided with cork fenders, and each man with a life-buoy. If we had coroner’s inquests here, these necessary precautions for the safety of human life would be enforced. Neither of the bodies have been found. The father and sister of young WHITTLE were on the beach on the day following the accident, in melancholy waiting for the “sea to give up its dead”.

Tuesday 16 November 1858

In our obituary we have to notice the death of Mr. James O’REILLY, the late Civil Commissioner and Resident Magistrate of Middelburg, who died after a short illness on 28th ult. He was son of Colonel O’REILLY, as well known on the Frontier, and was greatly respected by a large circle of sorrowing friends. As a case of sudden death, too, we may mention that of Mr. B.D. BELL, of Fort Beaufort, who suddenly expired on Tuesday last, the 9th int, in a fit of apoplexy.

Friday 19 November 1858

SUDDEN DEATH
On Tuesday morning Goliath, a coloured man in the employ of Mr. Henry BOARD, milkman, of Port Elizabeth, was found lying in the ditch in White’s Road in a state of insensibility. He was immediately removed to the hospital at the gaol, where some simple medicines were given to him by the Surgeon in attendance; but he only lingered for an hour. In the absence of the District Surgeon (Dr. DAVIES), Dr. RUBIDGE made a post mortem examination of the body. We understand that death – accelerated by drinking – was the result of strangury, and water on the brain.

Tuesday 23 November 1858

CHRISTENINGS
At Trinity Church, Port Elizabeth on the 22nd instant, by the Rev. W. Robinson:-
A son of G.B. MARSHALL Esq., baptized William Francis.
A daughter of C.W. HEUGH Esq., baptized Susannah Josephine.

FARMS IN BRITISH KAFFRARIA
FURTHER LIST OF APPROVED APPLICANTS
In the Gazette of the 16th instant the following further list is published of applicants from the Eastern Province of the Colony who, in the absence of approved applicants from the Western Province, have been selected by lottery for grants of farms in British Kaffraria:
DIVISION OF ALBANY
George WICKS
James WRIGHT
Charles WEBSTER
Ebenezer FILMER
Thomas THOMSON
John BISSETT
Thomas PAYNE
John BOWLES
Joseph BOWLES
Henry SAMSON
William GARDINER
L. [FRA…MORE]
William MANLEY
George GAYLARD
Charles BAGOT SMITH
Cornelis Johannes VAN DE WENTER
George PHILLIPS
Edward Charles BILLET
Thomas POOLE
Andries Francois NEL
Robert WARREN
George Henry CARNEY
Petrus Wilhelmus OOSTHUISEN
William PRESTON
Joseph DREDGE
John David WHEALDON
Johannes Hendrik Adrian NEL J.son
Jeremiah GRADY
John WILKS
George ROBEY
John SANSOM
Thomas KEENE
William SANSON
John HARTY
William DREDGE
S. DREDGE
C. MARAIS
Jacobus FERREIRA
John PANKHURST
Jan Tobias NEL
Jan Jacobus Petrus Reuben VAN DER MERWE
Gert Christian VAN DER MERWE
Hans Jury NEL
Stephanus Jacobus Dan. NEL junior
Frederick Rudolph GODDARD
DIVISION OF BATHURST
George Sanderson CLAYTON
James BANKS
John HODGKINSON
James WITTLE and two sons
Thomas SMITH
William George Augustus Fitzroy SMITH
Thomas BRADFIELD
James Henry HOBBS
William Aaron WIGGELL
Thomas Moses WIGGELL
Thomas PAGE and son Thomas PAGE junior
William George FEATHERSTONE
DIVISION OF PEDDIE
Richard William FORRESTER
George PALMER
John Davidson WILSON
DIVISION OF VICTORIA
Jan Hendrik DELPORT
Frans Jacobus BEZUIDENHOUDT
Henry McCABE
John BENNETT
Jacobus Johannes SCHEPPERS
Joseph AMOS
Gert Lodwyk COETZER
Andries Hendrik HARTMAN
Gert J. ELS
Johan Robert Francis HALL
DIVISION OF FORT BEAUFORT
Henry Thomas LLOYD
John DLEK
Daniel KETTLES
Patrick MULLENS
Barend Christian KLOPPER
William Richard JAMES
F.P. OOSTHUISEN
T.C. ENGELBRECHT
DIVISION OF STOCKENSTROM
Jan Hendrik DE LANGE
Daniel VAN EYK
Theunis BERRY
DIVISION OF QUEEN’S TOWN
HW. DALE
DIVISION OF BEDFORD
Abram Lodewikus BOTHA Cs.son
DIVISION OF SOMERSET (EAST)
Gerhardus Petrus KEMP
John CONNELY
DIVISION OF CRADOCK
Johannes Fredrik BOTHA
Johannes Hendrik Benjamin HATTING & sons
Anthony Christoffel LOMBARD
Thomas Ignatius MULLER
Barend Johannes VORSTER
DIVISION OF UITENHAGE
Phillipus Jacobus FERREIRA
Hendrik F. KROMHOUT
DIVISION OF PORT ELIZABETH
William J. READ
Daniel P. FERREIRA
DIVISION OF ALBERT
Gert MEYBURGH
R.N. McCASKILL
Philip McCASKILL Sen. and son

Friday 26 November 1858

DEATH OF MR. WATSON
We regret to learn by the Cape papers just received of the death of Mr. WATSON, who had been appointed Postmaster of Port Elizabeth.

Tuesday 30 November 1858

BIRTH – Mr. William FLEMING Jr. of a son
Port Elizabeth [28th] Nov 1858

SUSPECTED MURDER IN THE BEAUFORT PRECINCT
A cattle-farmer of the [Niew…ld] is now in Beaufort Gaol, on the charge of murdering his wife. His name is Louis Hendrik Marthinus FOURIE. It appears that Mrs. FOURIE died at the place Twee Fontein on the 7th of last month. The symptoms before death were like those caused by strychnia. FOURIE, it appears, had bought, a few days before, a phial of that poison, which after the wife’s death was found partially emptied. It is stated that he spoke of having given his wife some opening medicine on the night she died. Grave suspicions being excited, the body was exhumed, and the stomach and intestines sent down in a jar by Mr. KINNEAR, the Clerk of the Peace at Beaufort, to Mr. LYNAR the Clerk of the Peace at Cape Town. The contents of the jar were immediately subjected by Mr. SCHMIETERLOEW, the chemist, to the necessary analysis; and on Saturday last he reported that strychnia existed in the stomach and intestines and was, no doubt, the cause of death. It is believed that FOURIE had, for some time before his wife’s death, kept up an improper intimacy with a young woman in his neighbourhood, who was pregnant by him. A preparatory examination will of course be instituted, but time, we believe, will not allow that a trial could take place at the ensuing Circuit Court.

THE LATE MR. WATSON
On Tuesday afternoon the remains of the late Mr. WATSON were followed to the grave by a large concourse, composed of the members of the Volunteer Artillery, Rifle and Cavalry Corps and a number of private gentlemen. – Argus

A JEWISH WEDDING
On Sunday last the interesting ceremony of a Jewish wedding was performed in the presence of a large [group] of friends by Mr. RUDOLF, at the residence of the bridegroom, M. PREUSS Esq, in the […..]. The bride […..], Miss Minna LEVISON, was accompanied by her father, Dr. J. [L.] LEVISON, who is an eminent physician from the [East End] of London, and who arrived with his daughter by the last mail steamer. Dr. LEVISON is, of course, of the Jewish persuasion, and has ever been one of its most [consistent] members, as he has also been an ornament to the medical profession, by whom his skill and efficiency are greatly admired. – Monitor.

Friday 3 December 1858

VACCINATION
We understand that Dr. FITZGERALD has, within the past few days, gone on an extensive vaccination tour. He first proceeds to Middle Drift; then to Fort Cox, Keiskamma Hoek and back by the Windvogelberg and Dohne. By the time this trip has been accomplished it is expected that the whole of the people within the Province will have been operated upon. – Kin William’s Town Gazette

We should be glad to learn whether amongst other Instructions, our Immigration Commissioners were instructed to see that every intending emigrant has been duly vaccinated, and whether the surgeon in charge is always duly supplied with vaccine virus. We would ask whether provision has been made for obtaining supplies of good vaccine matter by every monthly Packet. We suspect there was a fault somewhere in admitting Smallpox without warning the people of their danger, and without making due provision for vaccination. This will no doubt be enquired into next session. – Advertiser and Mail.

Tuesday 7 December 1858

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on Sunday December 5th, Mrs. James RICHARDS of a daughter.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT
A serious accident happened on Sunday last to Mr. James BURCHELL, a resident of Walmer. He was out riding when his horse “shied” and threw him violently to the ground. His arm was broken, and though assistance was obtained as soon as possible, the fractured limb was swollen to such an extent that it could not be “set” that evening. Yesterday means were taken for reducing the inflammation, and we hope a speedy recovery may be expected.

Friday 10 December 1858

NOTICE OF REMOVAL
Mr. HOUSLEY, Surgeon, begs to inform the inhabitants of Port Elizabeth that he is about removing from his present residence, on or about the last week in the month, to the House above Mr. ADCOCK’s Candle Factory, Constitution Hill.
Mr. HOUSLEY also wishes it to be understood that he still purposes to continue his attendance daily from 9 to half past 10am, at Mr. LACEY’s, Apothecary, Market Square.
Port Elizabeth
December 8th 1858

Tuesday 14 December 1858

WM. DICKSON
Tailor
Constitution Hill – near ADCOCK’s candle Manufactory

NOTICE
Is hereby given that the Partnership hitherto subsisting between the Undersigned
John KEATES and Tebbutt HILL
Carrying on Business at Port Elizabeth as
Butchers
Under the firm of KEATES and HILL
Is this day dissolved by mutual consent, and that the Business will be conducted in future by Tebbutt HILL, the second undersigned, solely on his own account.
Port Elizabeth, 24th Nov 1858
John KEATES
Tebbutt HILL
Witness: Samuel CARR, Accountant.

Friday 17 December 1858

BIRTH at Cradock Place, near Port Elizabeth, on Wednesday 15th instant, Mrs. E.B. HERBERT of a daughter.
Port Elizabeth
17th December 1858

MARRIED by Special Licence, at Uitenhage, on the 8th instant, at the residence of J.F. BERNARD Esq, by the Rev. Thomas Paterson, A.G. BAIN Esq., Inspector of Roads, to Theodora Cornelia, widow of the late Samuel KERR Esq., of Uitenhage.

MEETINGS IN ESTATES OF DECEASED PERSONS
Dec 22 – At Grahamstown, in re Richard GUSH, of the Grahamstown district, and surviving spouse Margaret GUSH.
Dec 23 – At Burghersdorp, in re C.J.O. WARDMULLER, of Burghersdorp, special, to decide upon an offer of composition,
Dec 24 – At Fort Beaufort, in re James THOMAS, of Fort Beaufort district.
Dec 29 – At Grahamstown, in re George Vale SMITH, of the Grahamstown district.
Dec 30 – At Port Elizabeth, in re Ignatius Petrus HIPPERT, of the Port Elizabeth district, and surviving spouse Rosina Elizabeth FERREIRA.
Dec 29 – At Grahamstown, in re George PHILLIPS, of the Albany district, and surviving spouse Ann PHILLIPS.
Dec 30 – At Port Elizabeth, in re Richard Thomas ASHDOWN, of Port Elizabeth district, and surviving spouse Luc ASHDOWN.
Dec 31 – At Fort Beaufort, in re Bradshaw Daniel BELL, of Fort Beaufort.
Dec 31 – At Fort Beaufort, in re Hugh Reid Porter BARCLAY, of Fort Beaufort district.
Jan 15 – At Colesberg, in re George Abraham BROWN, of Colesberg district, and surviving spouse Margaret MEAGHER.

Tuesday 21 December 1858

MARRIED at St.Paul’s Church, Port Elizabeth on the 21st December 1858, by the Rev. E. Pickering, John BROWN of Cumnock, Scotland, to Sarah Marshall AYRE, of Newcastle-upon-Tyne (late of Buenos Ayres, South America)

Friday 31 December 1858

DIED at Colchester on 29th Dec 1858, Florence Kate, the youngest daughter of Mr. REYNOLDS of Port Elizabeth, aged 17 months.

Tuesday 4 January 1859

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth, January 4th 1859, Mrs. George BIRT of a daughter.

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 2nd January, the wife of Matthew WOODIFIELD Esq, prematurely of a son.

DEATH at Port Elizabeth on the 3rd January, Matthew, infant son of Matthew WOODIFIELD Esq.

Friday 7 January 1859

MARRIED on the 5th day of January 1859, at Trinity Church, Port Elizabeth, by the Rev. W. Robinson MA, Edward WEMYSS, late Lieut. In HM 46th Regiment, second son of Lieut-General T. James WEMYSS CB, and Colonel of HM 17th Regiment, to Emma, second daughter of James BURCHELL of Port Elizabeth, and granddaughter of the late Matthew BURCHELL Esq. of Churchfield House, Fulham, and niece of Dr. W.J. BURCHELL D.C.L. &c &c of the same place.

DIED in Aliwal North, Thos. JONES, aged 72, native of the County of Somersetshire, England.

MEETINGS IN ESTATES OF DECEASED PERSONS
14 – At Aliwal North, in re William henry STEPHENSON.
15 – At Colesberg, in re George Abraham BROWN, of the Colesberg district, and surviving spouse Margaret MEAGHER.
18 – At Uitenhage, in re Ignatius Petrus HIPPERT, of Uitenhage district, and surviving spouse Rosina FERREIRA.
21 At Somerset East, in re Jacobus Lodewicus BOTHA, of the Somerset district.
21 At Alice, in re Maria Catharina WOEST, of the Alice district, and surviving spouse August Christian Johannes HOLL.

Tuesday 11 January 1859

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 10th January 1859, Mrs. Henry SCHABBEL of a son.

NOTICE
Is hereby given that Mr. Heinrich SCHABBEL has this day been admitted as a Partner into our Firm.
MAYNARDS & VON RÖNN
Port Elizabeth
1st January 1859

NOTICE
The Business hitherto carried on by the undersigned, in Port Elizabeth, under the style or firm of William MACKIE & Co, will, on and after this date, be conducted under the style and firm of MACKIE, DUNN & Co.
William MACKIE
William DUNN
William PATON
Port Elizabeth, Jan 1st 1859

Friday 14 January 1859

DIED on the 13th inst, Ernest Charles, infant son of Herman VON RÖNN Esq.

Tuesday 18 January 1859

DIED at Port Elizabeth on the 17th January 1859, Ebenezer Cooper, infant son of Mr. Thomas GRIFFIN, aged 7 months.

The following advertisement appears in the Cape Argus:-
Whereas it has come to my knowledge that my Husband, Mr. Hubert SHELLLEY, formerly of No. 31A Savile Row, London, and now Surgeon to the Convict Party at New Kloof, in the district of Tulbagh, is living with a certain Female whom he calls “Mrs. SHELLEY”, and introduces to the World as his Wife, this is to give notice that such Person is not the Wife of the said Hubert SHELLEY, who was lawfully married to me on the 27th day of February 1858 at St.Barnabus District Church, Kensington, in the County of Middlesex, in England, and the Marriage then and there solemnized is still subsisting: and further that, having property of my own settled on myself, I have never, at any time, received any maintenance or support whatever from my said Husband.
Harriett SHELLEY
Cape Town, 6th Jan 1859

Friday 21 January 1859

DIED at Graaff-Reinet on the 11th January 1859, Lewis NATHAN, son of Edward NATHAN, aged 2 months and 11 days.

MEETINGS IN ESTATES OF DECEASED PERSONS
January 26 – At Port Elizabeth, in re Henry CARPENTER, of the Port Elizabeth district.
Feb 13 – At Uitenhage, in re Johan Christoffel LOURENS and pre-deceased spouse Elizabeth Marguerita VAN ZAYT, of the Uitenhage district.

Tuesday 25 January 1859

DIED at Port Elizabeth on Sunday 23rd January, after 30 hours illness, aged 13 months and 1 day, Mary Kerr, the only child of Dr. William BROWN.

DIED at Uitenhage on Sunday 23rd instant, Ida Reinetta, infant daughter of Mr. H. CHASE, aged 13 months.

IMMIGRATION
Arrival of the Emigrant Ship “Vocalist”
We have much pleasure in announcing the arrival, on Sunday morning last, of the emigrant ship Vocalist, 1004 tons, Capt. FLETT, from Liverpool, 16th November, after a pleasant passage of 68 days.
Immediately after she had been boarded by the Port Captain, the Chairman of the Immigration Board, J. CAMPBELL Esq, accompanied by Mr. LONGLANDS, the Secretary and Immigration Agent, visited the vessel for the purpose of examining her, as well as to procure the list of immigrants, as no advice of her having sailed had been received. Indeed we would again refer to the fact that no information whatever was received by the Immigration Board respecting the number or description of the emigrants by this vessel, until upwards of twelve hours after her arrival in our port.
By this vessel – the fifth to the Cape – we receive an addition to our population of 418 souls, viz: 210 males and 208 females, equal to 351 statute adults. There have been during the voyage 5 deaths (children) and 4 births – and the general health of the passengers has been remarkably good. The hospital for the men has not been once used during the voyage, and that of the females only in cases of accouchement. The behaviour of the emigrants whilst on board is highly spoken of both by the Captain and by Dr. CULHANE, under whose medical charge they were placed, and, with one or two exceptions, their conduct has been exemplary.
There are about 135 permit cases by this arrival, and of course their friends were anxious to have them on shore as early as possible – and on application being made to the Chairman of the Immigration Board, he caused the requisite authority to be issued, and about 125 came on shore on Sunday morning and were received by their friends.
Yesterday about 150 more were landed and received at the Depot, and about 25 more this morning, making a total of 175 at the Depot. The remainder will probably be landed tomorrow, but as the Charter under which the vessel is engaged allows of their being kept on board for a period of seven days after arrival, the expense to the Immigration Board will be materially lessened, and in the meantime many of those who first landed will have been sent forward.
We had an opportunity of inspecting the vessel yesterday and we must certainly admit that she was in every way well fitted, and the accommodation and the arrangements were such as are well calculated as far as possible to conducive to the health and convenience of all on board. The apartments between decks were lofty and airy, and the berths were sufficiently roomy. Those who were still on board appeared comfortable, and the children were looking well.
The passengers speak highly of Captain FLETT, and also of Dr. CULHANE, and of the treatment they have received on board. To the Surgeon Superintendent, Patrick CULHANE Esq, the following document has been addressed as a sort of testimonial or acknowledgement of the efficient and satisfactory manner in which he has discharged his duties:-
“The passengers of the ship “Vocalist” hereby express their obligation to Patrick CULHANE Esq. for the impartial and efficient manner in which he has discharged his duties as the Superintendent Surgeon of the above-named ship, during the voyage from Liverpool to Algoa Bay, and sincerely hope that the reception of this Testimonial will afford him as much gratification as this acknowledgement of his merits and fidelity does the contributors.”
Signed by
William FORD
William WEST
Denis DUNN
Patrick HAYLAND
John BALLANTYNE
Committee.
In our columns today will be found a complete list of the immigrants by the Vocalist, showing in a tabular view their ages, occupations &c. We are glad to observe a fair proportion of farm labourers and domestic servants, both of whom are much required.
We cordially congratulate the newcomers on their safe arrival amongst us, and trust their hopes and prospects will be realized to their hearts’ content. Of one thing we feel fully satisfied, and that is – if only sober, steady and industrious, if they do not rapidly attain wealth, they will at least gain a competency and a position, far before that they have hitherto enjoyed, or could hope to gain, in the “old country”. We wish “God speed” to the immigrants by the “Vocalist” and hope that in this, the country of their adoption, they may all be happy and contented.

LIST OF IMMIGRANTS PER “VOCALIST” FOR ALGOA BAY

Friday 28 January 1859

BIRTH at Busby Park on the 27th January, Mrs. Charles LOVEMORE of a daughter.

BIRTH on Wednesday last, the 26th instant, the wife of Mr. A.J. CLAIRMONTE of a daughter,

MELANCHOLY SUICIDE
On Thursday morning last John WATSON, a blacksmith, and a native of Lanarkshire, Scotland, committed suicide by cutting his throat with a razor, severing the windpipe and blood vessels in a manner as to cause instant death. The deceased came out lately in the Indian Queen, and resided with a family named ROSS, immigrants by the same vessel, with whom he has lodged since his arrival. For some time he worked at his trade steadily, and was known as a quiet, sober, industrious man, but a few weeks since his habits and manners underwent a marked change, as to make it evident that his mid was affected, and Mr. ROSS deemed it advisable to obtain medical advice. As WATSON appeared harmless, his derangement showing itself in a species of momomania, there appeared no ground for confining him, and hopes were entertained of his recovery: indeed he himself expected to be able to return to his work in a day or two. On Thursday he rose early, as was his custom, and went to a garden to gather some peaches, but not returning to breakfast, suspicion of something amiss arose, when a search was instituted, and he was found with his throat cut lying beneath a tree in the garden, life being quite extinct. His remains were interred next day and were followed to their last resting place by a number of his friends. - M.P. Banner

Tuesday 1 February 1859

DIED at Port Elizabeth on the 31st January, Hermann, infant son of Mr. henry SCHABBEL.

DENTISTRY
Mons. Alfred RAYMOND, for the last 18 years in practice in Cape Town, Graduate of the “School of Medicine of Paris”, begs to announce to the inhabitants of Port Elizabeth that, it being his intention to practice here for a short time, and having engaged suitable apartments at Mrs. MAHONEY’s, near the Scotch Church, he will be happy to receive such parties who would like to consult him professionally, from 9 o’clock in the morning to 5 in the afternoon.
Port Elizabeth
1st February 1859

Friday 4 February 1859

THE SCREW-STEAMER “ZULU”
The following passengers proceeded in the Zulu yesterday.
Mr., Mrs. and Miss JARVIS and two children; Mr., Mrs. and Miss COPE; Miss CLARK; Messrs. SIMPSON, R.J. JOSEPH, ___ LEWIS, JARVIS jun., HEAD, CARLISLE and Master MACKAY in the saloon. In the fore cabin 1 corporal Cape Mounted Rifles and Mr. E. TARRY for Table Bay. Mr. and Mrs. COOPER and 1 man and woman and two children (immigrants ex Vocalist) for Mossel Bay. Nine on deck.

IMMIGRATION
It will no doubt be very satisfactory to learn that of the immigrants by the Vocalist only thirteen persons remain unemployed, and this, be it remembered, on the tenth day from their landing. Of these one is a gas-fitter and another a stone-cutter. During the week a great many have been forwarded to Graham’s Town, Fort Beaufort &c at a very moderate rate of transport. Several, who have obtained employment, are still living at the Immigration Depot, in consequence of the difficulty there is of obtaining suitable house-accommodation in the town.

Tuesday 8 February 1859

MEETINGS IN ESTATES OF DECEASED PERSONS
Feb 15 – At Uitenhage, in re Johan Christoffel LOURENS and pre-deceased spouse Elizabeth Marguerita VAN ZAYT, of the Uitenhage district.
Feb 22 – At Graaff-Reinet, in re Magdalena Johanna GROBBLER, of the Graaff-Reinet district, and surviving spouse Jurie Hendrik GOUWS.
March 2 – At Grahamstown, in re Hugh O’DONNEL, of Grahamstown.

MELANCHOLY OCCURRENCE
A most strange but distressing occurrence has taken place at East London, which has resulted in the death of Mrs. BORCHERDS and daughter. From what we have learned it would appear that the suspected cause of the disaster is poison; the family having been in the habit of using rainwater, secured by the drippings from a painted canvas roof. The late drought is supposed to have detached an unusual quantity of the poisonous film which the late rains have safely deposited in the casks, and on account of the bad water at East London this has been largely used in preference – little thinking of the deadly poison contained therein. The fatal consequence is given above. Mr. BORCHERDS himself is in a most precarious state – little hopes, we are told, being entertained of his recovery. Mr. PYBUS and the Rev. Mr. GREENSTOCK, it is said, are in a similar dangerous state. We are not in possession at present of further particulars respecting this distressing event. We understand the medical faculty are busy analyzing the causes, and we may therefore expect to have in a day or two the true origin of the evil. – Kaffrarian Banner.

SUDDEN DEATH
The Queenstown Free Press states that on the afternoon of Wednesday week an express arrived from Whittlesea informing the Resident Magistrate, W.G.B. SHEPSTONE Esq, of the sudden death of Mr. LILLEY, of the Whittlesea Hotel: the express having been forwarded by the Field-cornet of the ward, Mr. ARNOLD, immediately Mr. SHEPSTONE communicated with the Acting District Surgeon. Arrangements were made for proceeding to Whittlesea early next morning, which they accordingly did. On arriving the Resident Magistrate issued summonses for the attendance of those persons who had been last with the deceased, and proceeded at once to hold a court of enquiry as to how and by what means the death of the deceased was occasioned. The Field-cornet, Mr. LANGSFIELD, and the Rev. BOWER were then examined, and, at the request of the Magistrate, cross-examined by the Acting District Surgeon. The following facts were elucidated: that the deceased was intoxicated on the night of the 24th January, & in that state he was put to bed; that on the morning of the 25th, a servant having informed Mr. LANGSFIELD that his master was ill, Mr. L. sent for the Rev. Mr. BOWER, who has, most fortunately for the inhabitants of that neighbourhood, added the study of medicine to that of theology – who promptly arrived, and after bleeding him, administered the necessary medicines; but shortly after he died. After hearing all the evidence which was brought, the Magistrate read a Certificate to the effect that the deceased had died from apoplexy, and then stated that the inquiry was at an end.

Friday 11 February 1859

BIRTH at Victoria West on the 5th February 1859, Mrs. James DENNISON of a son.

The late indefatigable Inspector of the Cape Town Constabulary (Mr. John KING) died on Thursday night week. Mr. KING was a Freemason and an Oddfellow, and was held in great esteem. He was buried with full Masonic honours on Sunday last.

DEATH FROM POISONED WATER
In our last we noticed the melancholy death of Mrs. and Miss BORCHERDS, at East London, from drinking water obtained from a painted canvas roof. The Frontier Times, of Tuesday last, has the following paragraph, from which it appears that four persons have now been thus unwittingly poisoned, and we would caution all persons to be extremely careful that they do not drink water obtained in a similar manner. The water is sure to be more or less impregnated with white lead and, if not fatal, the effects cannot be otherwise than exceedingly injurious:-
“We deeply regret to mention that the Kafirland Mail of this morning brings intelligence of the death of another of Mr. BORCHERD’s daughters, at East London. This makes the fourth death in that unfortunate family. Mr. BORCHERDS is lying insensible. The Chief Commissioner has issued a notice cautioning parties against drinking water from painted roofs.”

DEATH OF MR. JAMES BUCHANAN
The Advertiser and Mail has the following notice of the death of Mr. BUCHANAN, who forty years ago conducted the first Infant School.
“By private letter from Natal we learn that Mr. James BUCHANAN, the father of Mr. William BUCHANAN of this town, died rather suddenly of paralysis. Mr. BUCHANAN resided in Cape Town for several years, known and esteemed for his many estimable qualities, but he was one of those modest benefactors of mankind whose personal consideration is lost in the magnitude of the work itself in which they are engaged. It is perhaps known to few here that to this quiet, unobtrusive man, the world is indebted for one of the most effective instruments of civilization invented in modern times – we mean Infant Schools. Forty-four years ago Mr. BUCHANAN formed and conducted for some years the First Infant School, a thing, in its principles and present form, till then unknown and unthought of. The honor has long since been given to others, and it is an honor not perishable with life; and no one will withhold respectful gratitude to such men as OBERLIN and WILDERSPIN, who adopted, and worked, the system. But in parting with a good old man we restore to his memory the credit and the praise which justice demands.”

Tuesday 15 February 1859

J. PURNELL
(From London)
Oval, Spiral and General Turner
Adjoining Mr. MOSS’s Stores
Britannia-street, Port Elizabeth.

Friday 18 February 1859

MEETINGS IN ESTATES OF DECEASED PERSONS
March 18 – At Fort Beaufort, in re George JAMES, of the Fort Beaufort District, and surviving spouse Hannah BUCKLEY.
March 19 – At Colesberg, in re Joseph PHELLAN, of the Colesberg district, and surviving spouse Mary O’GALLY.

Tuesday 22 February 1859

DIED at Port Elizabeth on Sunday morning, the 20th inst, Stuart Frederick, aged six years and six months, the youngest son of John CAMPBELL Esq, Civil Commissioner and Resident Magistrate of Port Elizabeth.

COLESBERG
We regret to announce the sudden death of Mr. S.H. FLEISCHER, Clerk to the Civil Commissioner, which untoward event took place this morning. Deceased had been confined to his bed but a few days. – News.
A subscription in aid of the distressed family of the late Mr. S. FLEISCHER, Civil Commissioners Clerk, has been going round the town yesterday and today and already the handsome sum of £121:19s:9d has been collected. – Ibid.

Friday 25 February 1859

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on Sunday the 13th inst, Mrs. Henry BROWN of a daughter.

Friday 4 March 1859

DIED at Paljuas Fontein, Orange Free State, on the 26th February, Mrs. Henry HARVEY, deeply regretted by her surviving husband and family.

Tuesday 8 March 1859

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the morning of the 6th instant, Mrs. J. EDWARDS of a daughter.

Tuesday 15 March 1859

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 23rd February, Mrs. John BALLANTYNE of a son.

MEETINGS IN ESTATES OF DECEASED PERSONS
March 25 – At Aliwal North, in re George BOARD, of the Aliwal North district, and surviving spouse Charlotte Julia STEPHENSON
April 3 – At Eland’s Post, in re William ARENDS, of the Stockenstroom district, and surviving widow Sanna MAGERMAN.

DEATH OF MR. KNOX
Mr. Robert KNOX, the registrar of the mixed commission court at the Cape of Good Hope, died at the mixed commission house, in Adderley-street, on Sunday last. He has been previously for nineteen years the responsible editor of the Morning Herald newspaper in London; and held a recognized position as the journalist leader of the great Tory party of the kingdom. He was an invalid before he embarked for the Cape. Throughout a long and tedious voyage he was exhausted and debilitated, still more by constant sea-sickness, and he has survived his arrival here only for a brief period of three months. He leaves a widow and numerous family. – Shipping and Mercantile Gazette.

Friday 18 March 1859

BIRTH at Fauresmith, Orange Free State, on the 8th March 1859. Mrs. W.A. DICKSON of Twins, a son and daughter.

Tuesday 29 March 1859

PRIVATE BILL
Notice is hereby given that the inhabitants of the District of Port Elizabeth intend to apply to the Parliament of this Colony during the ensuing session for a Bill to constitute the Township of Port Elizabeth a City.
F.O. HUTCHINSON
Town Clerk

Friday 1 April 1859

MRS. BRYAN
Widow of the late District Surgeon of Queen’s Town and Bathurst, begs to intimate to the ladies of Port Elizabeth that she has studied Midwifery for the last fifteen years, and hopes, by kind attention to her patients, to obtain their patronage.
Residence: The house lately occupied by Mr. B. KENNEDY, opposite Mr. HENLEY’s, Baker.

Friday 8 April 1859

MARRIED at Uitenhage on the 30th March 1859, by the Rev. Mr. Llewellyn MA, Mr. James F. PARKES to Miss Helen P. FORREST.

BIRTH on the 6th instant, Mrs. W.C. ELLIOTT of a son.

CHRISTENING on the 6th April by the Rev. Edward Pickering, a daughter of Mr. Charles LOVEMORE, of Bushy Park, baptized Jessie Maria.

NOTICE
AMBROSE DOUNTIN TOBY
Having taken over the Boot and Shoe Business lately carried on by
Mr. J. CROOKS
In Queen-street
Begs to inform the inhabitants of Port Elizabeth that he is prepared to Clear Off the whole of the Present Stock at Reduced Prices to make room for a New and Very Superior Stock shortly expected.
A.D.T. having obtained the services of a competent person lately from England, will be prepared to carry on the Manufacture of Boots and Shoes in all its branches, and trusts that by punctual attendance to business, and the supply of good material, to merit a continuance of the support hitherto enjoyed by Mr. J. CROOKS.
NB. The Trade supplied with Colonial-manufactured Boots at low rates.

Tuesday 12 April 1859

BIRTH at Uitenhage on the 6th inst, Mrs. J.G.S. DE VILLIERS of twin daughters.

DIED at Uitenhage on the 9th inst, Barbara Agatha Susannah, infant daughter of J. and A, DE VILLIERS.

Friday 15 April 1859

UITENHAGE NOTICE
Whereas a Warrant has this day been granted by John West RAFFERY Esq, one of Her Majesty’s Justices of the Peace in and for the division of Uitenhage, upon the oath of Francois P.G. DE BEER and others, for the apprehension of James McCLURE and William FLYNN, charged with the crime of Theft These are therefore, in the name of our Sovereign Lady the Queen, to require and command all Field-cornets, Peace Officers, Chief, Police and other Constables, and other Officers of the Law proper to the execution of Criminal Warrants, to use their utmost endeavours and exertions to apprehend and lodge the said James McCLURE and William FLYNN, or cause them to be apprehended and lodged in the nearest Gaol, for the purpose of being forwarded to Uitenhage, to be examined relative to the said charge, and to be further dealt with according to law.
Dated at the Prosecutor’s Office, Uitenhage, this ninth day of April 1859.
J. George J. RAWSTORNE
Description of James McCLURE
A Scotchman, born at Glasgow; stature 5 feet 9 inches; eyes, hazel; hair, light-brown; whiskers and moustaches, sandy; age, about 35 years; complexion fair; scar over left eye; stout built. – When last seen was dressed in a brownish pilot-cloth coat, dirty moleskin trowsers, veldt shoes, black wide-awake hat.
Description of William FLYNN
An Irishman, born at Callan, Kilkenny; stature 5 feet 8½ in; eyes, hazel; hair, light-brown; whiskers, dark; complexion, fair; age, about 25 years; cross on each arm above wrist. – When last seen was dressed in woolen hip jacket, dark corduroy trowsers, veldt shoes, black wide-awake hat.
J. George J. RAWSTORNE

BAPTISM at Port Elizabeth on the 12th inst, by the Rev. E. Pickering, Col. Chaplain, the daughter of William and Mary PUCKLE, baptized Jessie Florence.

DIED at Port Elizabeth on the 3rd April 1859, Jessie OWEN, infant daughter of Edward and Emily OWEN, aged 12 months.

DEATH at Port Elizabeth, 14th inst, Jessie Florence, infant daughter of William and Mary PUCKLE.

Tuesday 19 April 1859

BIRTH on the 17th instant, Mrs. A.G. WARREN of a son.

Friday 22 April 1859

BIRTH on the 20th inst, the wife of Mr. W,G. TOWNEND of a daughter.

KAFFRARIAN NEWS
(Banner 13th April)
FATAL ACCIDENT
We sincerely regret to announce the death of Mr. James BIRT, which took place on Saturday morning, having been occasioned by a fall from his horse whilst returning from this place to Peelton on Friday last. The injuries sustained were of such a serious nature that the unfortunate gentleman died the following day.

Tuesday 26 April 1859

I, Gerhardus Cornelis Josiah JACOBSZ, now of Port Elizabeth, having seen an advertisement in the Graham’s Town Journal of the 23rd inst, to the effect that I have absented myself from the employ of Messrs. Godlonton, White & Co., of Graham’s Town, being under an agreement to them of Twelve Months, I hereby give notice that such is not the case, as I can certify that I never entered into any agreement whatever, either with Mr. J. IRVING J.P. or any other person connected with the above firm.
G.C.J. JACOBSZ
Port Elizabeth, 25th April 1859.

DEATH OF MR. McKENZIE
It is with much regret that we have to record the death of our esteemed follow townsman Mr. Hector McKENZIE, of the Customs Department, who departed this life early on Saturday morning last. For some time past he had been incapacitated from the duties of his office, his health having seriously declined; and under a combination of complaints, especially dropsy, his constitution succumbed to the destroyer. A local contemporary pays the following tribute to the memory of the deceased, in which we entirely concur:-
“Mr. McKENZIE was a native of Rosshire in Scotland and came to Port Elizabeth as a clerk in the customs department in the year 1846. During the many years that he held that important office he discharged his duty with the strictest honor to the government, and with a kindness and gentlemanliness of demeanor towards the public, which made him respected and the favorite of all. We do not know whether those within the department or the public will most deplore his loss as an able, an honorable and most valuable public servant. In social life here his place will not soon be filled. How often was he the soul and life of the company! and that which can be said of so few can be said with truth of him – that we are not aware that he ever, by word or deed, knowingly or even unknowingly wounded the feelings of any with whom he came in contact.
“With his bereaved relatives a sympathizing public deeply condoles at the present time, but the confident trust is entertained that they are not called in this hour of their trial to sorrow as those who have no hope. What is there irreparable loss, it is hoped, is the great gain of him who is now no more for ever on earth”
The funeral of the subject of the fore-going remarks took place on Sunday last and was very numerously attended by his sympathizing and sorrowing friends. Upwards of a hundred and fifty mourners followed the mortal remains of Mr. McKENZIE to his long home, thus testifying their respect and esteem for one with whom they had been so long intimately acquainted.

Friday 29 April 1859

SOMERSET – STEAM MILL
A friend writing us from Somerset under date April 22 says the enterprising Richard PAVER Esq. has lately received the machinery for a sixteen horse power Steam Mill, which is immediately to be erected at Bedford for public use, to the great dismay of the owners of all the Water Mills. It is said this Mill will work three pair of stones and can grind 120 muids per diem.

Tuesday 3 May 1859

MARRIED at Uitenhage by the Rev. A. Smith, Maria Susannah NIEKERK, daughter of Mr. Isaac NIEKERK of De Staden’s River, to J.A. NIEKERK, of Oliphant’s Hoek, farmer.
Uitenhage, 28th April 1859

NOTICE
The Funeral of the late Mrs. CUTTER will proceed from her late residence, at back of premises of Mrs. BLAKER, to the place of interment tomorrow afternoon at 4 o’clock.
John MATTHEWS, Undertaker
Port Elizabeth
2nd May 1859

Friday 6 May 1859

MARRIED on the 6th ult at Colesberg, by the Rev. R. GIDDY, Henry Langford RUDLIN to Catherine Anne Hodgson, third daughter of the Rev. R. GIDDY of Colesberg.

DEPARTED THIS LIFE on the 29th April 1859, John JOHNSON, aged 51 years, a native of Cambridge, England, deeply regretted by his beloved Widow and Family and a numerous circle of Friends. The deceased has been in this colony 9 years, during which time he has been in the employ of Messrs. Reed & Company, who sincerely regret the loss of his services.
[Transcriber’s note: His Death Notice says he was born in Ireland]

NOTICE
All Claims against the Estate of the late Joseph BILLINGHAM, of Uitenhage Town, must be sent to the second Undersigned within the current month, by whom all amounts due to the estate will be received.
(Signed) Mary Ann BILLINGHAM
James BILLINGHAM
Executors Testamentary
Uitenhage, May 2nd 1859

MEETINGS IN ESTATES OF DECEASED PERSONS
May 16 – At Graaff-Reinet, in re Hendrik Christoffel Janse VAN RENSBURG, of the Graaff-Reiner district, and surviving spouse Catharina Dorothea Wilhelmina Janse VAN NIEUENHUISEN.
May 17 – Ay Uitenhage, in re Hendrina Maria VAN RENSBURG, of the Uitenhage district, and surviving spouse Paul Jacobus VAN DER MERWE.
May 17 – At Uitenhage, in re Hendrik Theodorus Daniel KEMP, of the Uitenhage district, and surviving spouse Beatrix Johanna MARETS.
May 19 – At Cradock, in re Johanna Petronella Magdalena VAN DYK, of the Cradock district, and surviving spouse Johannes Petrus SCHOEMAN.

Tuesday 10 May 1859

DIED at Port Elizabeth, Cape of Good Hope, on Saturday the 7th May 1859, after a painful and lingering illness, Rose, the beloved wife of Robert Henry SMITH Esquire, Dep.-Asst.-Commissary-General to Her Majesty’s Forces, deeply regretted by all who knew her.

Tuesday 17 May 1859

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 8th instant, Mrs. H. DEARE of a son.

BIRTH at Viewforth, Port Elizabeth, this morning at 11 o’clock, Mrs. William Somers KIRKWOOD of a son.
Port Elizabeth, 17th May 1859.

DIED at East London on the 10th May 1859, Mr. John ACTON, aged 52 years, long a resident in this town, deeply regretted by all who knew him, leaving a bereaved widow and eleven children to deplore their loss.

The painful intelligence was received by yesterday morning’s post of the rather sudden death of N.P. KROHN Esq., of the Graham’s Town, of the firm of N.P. KROHN & Co.

The “British Queen” (Capt. A. SCORGIE), which sailed for London on Thursday evening, took the following passengers:- Mrs. DRIVER and family (6), Mrs. PICKERING and son, and major HARE (Cape Mounted Rifles).

Friday 20 May 1859

DIED on the 14th inst, at his residence, in Market Square, Graham’s Town, N.P. KROHN Esq, aged 40 years and 8 months.

MEETINGS IN ESTATES OF DECEASED PERSONS
Jun 23 – At Queen’s Town in re William Marthinus PRINSLOO and subsequently deceased spouse Anna Susanna BOTHA, of Queen’s Town district.

Tuesday 24 May 1859

MARRIED on the 18th instant, by the Rev. A. Robson, Mr. Charles ROBERTSHAW to Miss Cecelia Louisa HUGHES.

BIRTH on the 23rd instant, Mrs. Joseph TIBBETTS of a daughter.

Friday 27 May 1859

DIED at Amsterdam Flats on the 22nd instant, Mr. Joseph HART, aged 55 years, 10 months and 13 days.

ARRIVAL OF IMMIGRANTS
The bark Aurifera, with immigrants, arrived in Table Bay after a passage prolonged by baffling winds and calms to 83 days, from Southampton. Upon anchoring she was boarded by Dr. LAING, the health officer, Capt. SAMPSON, immigration agent, and Mr. C. PIERS, one of the members of the local immigration board. They examined the accommodations and questioned the passengers as to the treatment they had received. With respect to the accommodations, it was evident that the master of the vessel had done everything possible to promote the comfort of the emigrants: still, there was too much crowding and inconvenience, and were it not that the surgeon-superintendent (Dr. KITCHEN) had been indefatigable in his attentions to the young and old, the consequences might have been serious. As it was, none of the emigrants complained of suffering in any way, and nearly all appeared to be in excellent health. When they were mustered on deck, each individual as asked whether it was desired to make any complaint whatever. None were made, but all expressed themselves satisfied in every respect. They were landed during the afternoon, and comfortably housed in the depot in Roeland-street. The total number who were embarked on board the Aurifera was 235 souls; there were three deaths during the voyage, and four births, so that the total number landed here is 236. Of these, 27 men, 32 women and 22 children are permit and other immigrants who have come out to their friends or acquaintances, and who may be considered as engaged. The remainder (including the German vinedressers) will readily find employment, as the demand for labor – especially of agricultural and domestic class – is very great.

Tuesday 31 May 1859

DIED at Port Elizabeth on Sunday 29th May 1859, Joseph Crampton SMITH, aged 33 years.

NOTICE
The Funeral of the late H.C. DE MEILLION will proceed from his late residence, near Waterloo House, to the place of interment this afternoon at a quarter to 4 ’clock.
John MATTHEWS, Undertaker
Port Elizabeth, May 31st 1859.

LIST OF IMMIGRANTS ARRIVED BY THE SHIP “NEW GREAT BRITAIN”

The emigrant ship New Great Britain, 570 tons, Captain KERR, arrived at this port on Saturday last about noon, after a fine passage of 65 days from Plymouth. She brings 275 immigrants, equal to 224½ statute adults. There has not been a single death during the passage, neither has the number been increased by a single birth. We are glad to state that the surgeon-superintendent, Dr. THORN, under whose charge these people have come out, reports that they have been remarkably free from illness during the voyage, the whole of the passengers having enjoyed good health. Their conduct is spoken of by both the surgeon and captain in the highest terms. A more orderly, well-conducted set of emigrants could not have been sent. They, in turn, speak equally well of the officers under whose charge they were placed; and apart from the little discomforts necessarily attendant on a sea voyage, express themselves as satisfied with the attention shown them. Everything that could reasonably be expected was done to make them as comfortable as possible. Captain KERR and Dr. THORN have, since their arrival in port, received from the immigrants very flattering acknowledgements of their services, expressive of the entire satisfaction of the passengers under their supervision.
By this opportunity the Harbour Board have received a very timely accession to the laborers employed on their works, Thirty-eight laborers have arrived with their wives and families, making the number equal to 88 statute adults. These are the emigrants selected by Mr. CORFIELD.
The Port Elizabeth Boating Company have also received nineteen fishermen, or boatmen, and four shipwrights. They are spoken of as being a remarkably fine set of men, and have entered into an engagement with the Boating Company for a term of three years.
As will be seen by the alphabetical list published in our columns today, a large number of them are “permit cases”, who have been sent for by their friends.

Friday 3 June 1859

BIRTH at Graaff-Reinet on Saturday the 28th ultimo, Mrs. S.E. WIMBLE of a daughter.
Graaff-Reinet 1st June 1859

Friday 10 June 1859

BIRTH on the 8th instant, Mrs. F. HODGSON of a daughter.

DIED on the 8th instant at Port Elizabeth, after a lingering illness, Elizabeth Martha, the beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. BOND. Aged 5 years and 10 months.

NOTICE
To all Field-cornets, Police Officers and others proper to the execution of Criminal Warrants:
That whereas James WALL, No.1 Alexandria District Mounted Police, did, on Thursday 2nd June 1859, and at Zwaggers Flat, in Division of Alexandria, desert from the said force, then and there on patrol, and in his charge taking with him his horse, saddle, bridle, double-barrelled rifle (marked No. 1087), side bag, blanket &c. All Field-cornets, Constables and others are hereby enjoined to use their utmost endeavors to apprehend the said James WALL and lodge him in the nearest gaol, to be forwarded here, and further dealt with according to law.
Arthur TWEED
Acting Resident Magistrate
Magistrate’s Office
Alexandria, June 9 1859
Description of James WALL:
Height, 5 feet 9½ inches; complexion, fresh; age, 48 years; color of hair, brown, turning grey; color of eyes, grey; a discharged soldier of the 7th Dragoons. Has with him his discharge, silver medal for services in the Kafir war; wears a moustache and bushy whiskers, dressed in a light grey hip jacket and cap, corduroy trousers, strapped – taken with him a dark brown horse, aged and blind of one eye, and one double-barrelled rifle, No. 1087 – has been hurt in the right foot, which is always swollen.

Friday 24 June 1859

DIED at the Drostdy, Uitenhage, on the 21st instant, Mr. John Frederick BERNARD, in the 43rd year of his age.

Tuesday 28 June 1859

BIRTH this morning, the wife of Thomas WORMALD Esq. of a son.

MEETINGS IN ESTATES OF DECEASED PERSONS
July 8 – At Bathurst, in re Emma TARR, of the Bathurst district, and surviving spouse John RICHARDSON.
July 12 – At Graaff-Reinet, in re Pieter Schalk ROSSOUW, of the Graaff-Reinet district, and surviving spouse Elizabeth Margaret GOUWS.
July 14 – At Cradock – in re Ellen Alice EALES, of the Cradock district, and surviving husband M.T. HULLEY.
July 15 – At Grahamstown, in re Sarah WIES and predeceased husband Christian WIES, of the Grahamstown district.

Friday 1 July 1859

BIRTH on 30th June at Port Elizabeth, the wife of R.L. CRUMP of a son.

A FACT FOR MR. FIELD
It has been said that an unnecessary outcry has been raised against the Emigration Commissioner for his mismanagement of the emigration scheme, and especially for his treatment of the intending emigrants, and we, as well as others of our contemporaries, have been upbraided with pressing hard upon Mr. FIELD without having his statement before us. Nay, one of his “academic” supporters has gone so far as to say that he has discharged with consummate ability the duties of his office, and that the discontent which has been manifested, and the angry expressions of dissatisfaction that have been so numerous, are all a mistake together and, if we did but know it, we have great cause to be exceedingly thankful to Mr. FIELD for his “valuable services” to the Colony.
Now we would beg to direct attention to what we have to say. We have a plain and simple story to tell, which, if we mistake not, will “tell” more and better than anything else that could be said.
About a year ago our fellow townsman, Mr. J. CAWOOD, visited England, and when there went to Keighley, in Yorkshire – his native town. Here he was besieged by numerous applications from persons wishing to emigrate to the Cape. He explained to them the nature of the country and its capabilities – its climate – the labour for which there was a demand – the rate of wages they would be likely to earn – the cost of provisions – and the comparative discomforts they would probably have to put up with in a new country. All this only increased their desire to seek their fortunes in this Colony, and they wanted to know what steps they must take. Many of them had already, at that time, addressed Mr. FIELD, but had received no reply, and they did not know what to do. Mr. CAWOOD advised them to apply again, which they immediately did. Weeks and months passed away, but no reply from Mr. FIELD.
In the meantime Mr. CAWOOD returned to this country and received, by the last mail from England, the list of persons which we have published below. Up to the date of their letter enclosing this list they had received no reply from Mr. FIELD – not even an acknowledgement of their communication. It must be remembered that most of these people have made application. We do not say the whole of them – for several, disheartened by their friends not having received any answer, of course concluded that application in their case would be equally fruitless. This list has been sent to Mr. CAWOOD, and was intended to be laid before Parliament, just to show how many eager applicants there are, just of the description we require, anxiously waiting an opportunity to emigrate.
A reference to the list will show that the majority of these people are between the ages of twenty and thirty-five – all able, hardy active men – a large proportion of them being farm labourers, whilst the other tradesmen are well adapted for this Colony, having been accustomed to country work. These men, too, are most of them in indigent circumstances, who would not be sticklers about sixpence-a-day wages. Some of them, in the winter season, are compelled by their necessities to have recourse to the Union for assistance, and are glad to get a day’s work for which they receive 9d or a shilling. They themselves say they do not care so much about wages at first – they will take anything – and this is just the way to get good wages in the end. At home they have barely a meagre living – here they would have at least all the necessaries of life; and Mr. CAWOOD assures us they are just the people we require. Much has been said about the small number of agriculturists and farm labourers that have been sent out, and with great justice. Here are upwards of 130 persons, besides their children, all from an agricultural district, who would gradually embrace the opportunity for becoming colonists were it placed within their reach. We may add that a few families, in rather better circumstances than their neighbours, wearied out with waiting for some reply from Mr. FIELD, mustered up their little means and determined to take the important step without any extraneous assistance. They have arrived here, and are perfectly satisfied with the change. But the hundreds who remain behind have not the means to enable them to do this, and whilst we want farm labourers and servants, they are crying for work, and are either starving at home or are a drag upon the parish.
Mr. CAWOOD informs us that so eager were the applicants that there would have been no difficulty whatever in obtaining a sufficient number for a ship, from Keighley alone, in less than a week! Our readers will be able to judge, from the ages and occupations as set forth in the annexed list, as to the suitability of the applicants for this Colony.
Why the operations of the Emigration Commissioner should be confined to Ireland and the south of England, when in the towns wages are higher than in the rural districts, we cannot understand. If farm labourers and agriculturists be required – and the demand for these is admitted to be great – then Yorkshire, we are sure, would supply the labourers required better and cheaper than any other English county. How it happens that these people have received no reply to their letters, especially as the correspondence department, according to Mr. SAUNDERS’s singular letter to his chief, is conducted with such admirable regularity, we leave others to determine. All we know is that these people are just the labourers we require – that they are willing, waiting to come – have applied to Mr. FIELD – and that we are still without them.
The following is the list referred to in the foregoing remarks:-
James DYSON, aged 28, clogger; Harriet, his wife, 26, and 1 child, Residence, Keighley.
James WILKINSON, aged 27, clogger; Sarah, his wife, 28, and 2 children. Keighley.
William DRIVER, aged 28, farmer; Mary, his wife, 29. Morton Banks.
John BINNS, aged 21, joiner; Betty, his wife, 20. Keighley.
Henry DUCKWORTH, aged 21, tailor; Ann Elizabeth, his wife, 20. Keighley.
Edward ENGLAND, aged 28, labourer; Elizabeth, his wife, 28, and 2 children. Keighley.
Ann HEAP, aged 22, servant. Keighley.
John DIXON, aged 28, labourer; Jane, his wife, 28. Keighley.
James BROADLEY, aged 21, blacksmith. Keighley.
James HEYWOOD, aged 21, labourer; Mary, his wife, 21. Keighley.
John PULLEN, aged 20, farmer. Morton Banks.
Samuel SMITH, aged 22, farmer; __, his wife, 22. Keighley.
Smith AMBLER, aged 21, millwright. Keighley.
Edwin ALLEN, aged 22, farmer. Barnsley.
Wilkinson WATSON, aged 31, farmer & butcher. Keighley.
Jonathan HORSFALL, aged 30, wool sorter. Keighley.
George CARRODUS, aged 40, butcher; Martha, his wife, 32. Keighley.
John CRAVEN, aged 20, butcher.
Samuel CARRIER, aged 16. Keighley.
Richard SCHOOM, aged 28, tailor. Keighley.
James FEATHER, aged 32, tailor. Keighley.
Jonathan PEEL, aged 24, gardener; Mary Ann, his wife, 20, and 2 children. Papermill Bridge.
William SMITH, aged 24, joiner; Elizabeth, his wife, 22, and 2 children. Wesley Place.
John EASTWOOD, aged 39, cartwright; Hannah, his wife, 35, and 2 children. Keighley.
Warren Smith PEEL, aged 19, labourer; Sus’h, his wife, 19. Ingrow.
James SMITH, aged 25, cartwright; Elizabeth, his wife, 22. Holy Croft.
Robert SMITH, aged 30, farm labourer. Keighley.
Margaret HUDSON, aged 21, servant. Keighley.
Wm. HARRISON, aged 24, farm labourer. do.
Sarah CLAY, aged 20, servant. do.
John HARGRAVES, aged 34, labourer; Ann, his wife, 28, and 4 children. Keighley.
John FEATHER, aged 31, clogger; Mary, his wife, 28 and 3 children. Keighley.
Joseph REEDY, aged 36, labourer; Sarah, his wife, 40, and 3 children. Keighley.
Joseph BANNISTER, aged 17, youth of all work. Keighley.
George Smith GREGSON, aged 23, tailor. Keighley.
Jabez FAWTHROP, aged 22, veterinary surgeon. Keighley.
Johnson TIPLARDY, aged 21, saddler. Keighley.
Jeremiah KEIGHLEY, aged 22, joiner. do.
John MIDGLEY, aged 22, farmer. do.
Walter SOWDER, aged 21, ironmonger. do.
Thomas CHAPMAN, aged 21, farmer. do.
William WRIGHT, aged 20, joiner & millwright; Rose, his wife, 19. do.
Wm. WILDMAN, aged 24, blacksmith; his wife, 22, and 2 children. do.
Cyrus SMITH, aged 24, blacksmith; Martha, his wife, 23, and 1 child. do.
William DUFFEL, aged 20, farmer. Morton Banks, near Bingley.
Isaac HODGSON, aged 21, joiner and millwright.
Robert SMITH, aged 22, mason and bricksetter; his wife, 20. Utley, near Keighley.
Richard CALVERT, aged 22, man of all work. Utley.
Smith JACKSON, aged 28, mason; his wife, 29, and 1 child. Utley.
Timothy RHODES, aged 21, mason; his wife, 20. Utley.
William WRIGHT, aged 39, farmer; his wife, 40, and 2 daughters, 18 and 16. Utley.
Mary SUGDEN, aged 20, servant, Utley.
Sarah Ann JACKSON, aged 19, servant. Keighley.
Thomas BINNS, aged 18, labourer. do.
Benjamin PICKLES, aged 36, wool sorter. do.
William DEWHIRST, aged 24, draper. do.
Edwin WARD, aged 22, tailor. do.
Hannah M. WARD, aged 33, servant. do.
Abel HEY, aged 21, printer. do.
Jonathan MOSLEY, aged 16, willing to do anything.
William Thomas LEACH, aged 21, farmer; Margaret, his wife, 22. Collingworth.
Thomas SILVERWOOD, aged 22, farmer; Ellen, his wife, 20, and 1 child. Holy Croft.
Isaac EMMET, aged 28, labourer, Keighley.
James TARRER, aged 30, labourer; Elizabeth, his wife, 29.
Jonathan SIMPSON, aged 21, joiner.
William SIMPSON, aged 21, labourer. Keighley.
John SMITH, aged 21, labourer. do.
John MURRAY, aged 21, invoice agent. do.
Susy WHITAKER, aged 39, 3 sons, John 19, William 17, Thomas 9, and Ann, 13, servant. Keighley.
Benjamin FATHAM, aged 22, labourer; Mary, his wife, 24. New Road Side.
William TATTERSALL, aged 26, basket-maker. Keighley.
Solomon HARRISON, aged 22, wool-dyer; Grace, his wife,21. Keighley.
James HARRISON, aged 43, wool sorter; Sarah, his wife, 44, his sons George Jackson, 15, Edwin, 10, and 1 daughter, 4. Keighley
Hardesty SMITH, aged 20, farm labourer, Keighley.
Robert DUNWELL, aged 20, labourer. do.
Benjamin THOMPSON, aged 24, farm labourer. Cross Hills.
John BARKER, aged 28, farm labourer. Eastburn.
James GREENWOOD, aged 28, carpenter & joiner. Keighley.
Mason BUCKLEY, aged 25, blacksmith; Susannah, his wife, 23, and 1 child. Keighley.
Hannah HALEY, aged 23, servant of all work. Keighley.
Harriet WELSH, aged 27, servant of all work. Keighley.
James RASHWORTH, aged 22, wagon-maker. Cross Roodes [sic].
Isabella THOMPSON, servant of all work, Keighley.
Joseph THROUP, aged 20, overlooker; Nancy, his wife, 20. Keighley.
Larance [sic] DUCKWORTH, aged 21, farm labourer. Utley.
Walter MOORE, aged 28, farmer. Hermit Hole, near Keighley.
Barwick MIDGELEY, aged 24, tailor. Cross Roads.
Edwin HARRISON, aged 58, farmer; Mary, his wife, 58 and Pomeley [sic], his daughter, 33.
Edwin HARRISON, aged 29, mason; Susannah, his wife, 24, and 1 child.
John HARRISON, aged 32, mason; Mary Ann, his wife, 30, and 2 children.
Jane HARRISON, aged 24, Job HARRISON, 18, (farm servant), Mather HARRISON, 17 and Alice HARRISON, 14.
John HUDSON, aged 18, labourer.
James FIELDHOUSE, aged 27, joiner; Sarah Ann, his wife, 25 (dressmaker). Water Lane.
John HEAPS, aged 21, joiner. Keighley.

[Transcriber’s note: Some minutes of the Immigration Board published later make it clear that the above list was presented by Joshua CAWOOD]

Friday 8 July 1859

DIED at Hanover, William Anderson BURNESS, of typhoid fever, on the 18th June 1859, aged 33 years.

Tuesday 12 July 1859

ARRIVAL OF THE “SHAH JEHAN”
On Friday last just as we were going to press we noticed in a hasty manner the arrival of the Shah Jehan, 757 tons, C.J. COX Commander, with Emigrants from Southampton. She sailed on the 2nd May and has had a fine passage of 67 days. The Port Captain immediately went on board, but in consequence of a strong westerly breeze blowing at the time, she dropped anchor a considerable distance from the shore, and was therefore not visited by the immigration authorities until the following morning, when the Chairman of the Board, J. CAMPBELL Esq, and the Secretary, Mr. LONGLANDS, went on board. They found “all well” and everything in beautiful order. The Shah Jehan is certainly the finest vessel that has yet been employed in the transport of emigrants to this colony. Her fittings up are good, and the ventilation secured is the most perfect that could be devised.
There have been three births but no deaths during the voyage. The emigrants seem a superior class of people and their conduct on board ship is reported as having been orderly. They express themselves as well satisfied with their treatment during their passage, and speak highly of the accommodation of the vessel.
From the list of emigrants which we append it will be seen that out of the number embarked (288 souls) a great many are “permit” cases, who have been sent for by their friends. Most of these landed on Saturday and about 150 of the other immigrants. The remainder came on shore yesterday. Many of these have already met with engagements – a considerable number having determined upon proceeding to Graaff-Reinet.
We cordially welcome these new arrivals to this the country of their adoption, and feel satisfied if they only be honest, sober and industrious, they will never have cause to regret the step they have taken. A far better prospect is before them here than they could have at home.
The following is a correct list of immigrants by the Shah Jehan, showing their names, ages and occupations.

We learn with sorrow that at an early hour yesterday (Monday) morning, a painful occurrence took place on board the ship Ulysses, now lying in our port. Mr. Robert Allan BARCLAY, late chief officer of the condemned ship Marion (Capt. LEIGHTON), and since acting in that capacity on board the Ulysses, terminated his life in a very melancholy way. He had been in a desponding state since its arrival in harbour, and Capt. LEIGHTON observed a singular change in his manner, more particularly when calling on board the previous evening, to wish him goodbye, the late Commander of the Marion being about to take his departure for England. It had been noticed the same evening by one of his old shipmates, also on board the Ulysses, that he was very desponding; but nothing further occurred to excite suspicion. At about half past five in the morning, however, the cook heard a report similar to that of a pistol, and shortly after the steward and carpenter awoke by the groans of the deceased. On opening his door, they found the room full of smoke, the unfortunate man lying on his bed, and a pistol wound in his chest. The deadly weapon was at his right hand, bearing traces of its use. The boat was immediately sent to shore for medical aid – efforts being made in the meantime by those on board to staunch the wound; but before Dr. [HUNSLEY] - whose attention was prompt - reached the ship, life had fled. Information was [o’ertaken] to Capt. LEIGHTON of the sorrowful event at the same time, and he immediately put off to the ship. Capt. BUCHANAN (of the Ulysses) hastened on board, and subsequently made the necessary arrangements for the interment. The deceased had been Chief Officer under Capt. LEIGHTON for nearly three years; and the good feeling that existed between him and his late Commander, as well as respect sustained for him by his late shipmates (several of whom had joined the Ulysses with him) were the subject of remark here and elsewhere. He leaves a wife and a daughter of tender years to mourn their irreparable loss. His aged parents, too, demand our sympathy, for to them his dutifulness was solace in declining years. The funeral will take place at three o’clock this afternoon.MELANCHOLY OCCURRENCE ON BOARD THE “ULYSSES”

Friday 15 July 1859

DIED yesterday morning of Croup, Elizabeth Sarah Annie, infant daughter of the late Adam and surviving Jane McKENZIE.
15th July 1859.

NOTICE
The Funeral of the late Mr. James McPHAIL will proceed from his late Residence, near the Rev. Mr. HEPBURN’s, Constitution Hill, on Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock. Friends are invited to attend.
Jno. MATTHEWS, Undertaker
Port Elizabeth
15th July 1859.

Tuesday 19 July 1859

The Funeral of the late William John Elliott, son of Mr. KNOX, Tailor, will proceed from his Residence, St.Andrew’s Street, to the place on interment on Thursday afternoon at 4 o’clock. Friends are invited to attend.
Jno. MATTHEWS, Undertaker
Port Elizabeth
19th July 1859.

Friday 22 July 1859

BIRTH at Burghersdorp on the 18th instant, Mrs. Otto PETERS of a son.

THE WIDOW AND FAMILY OF THE LATE MR. McPHAIL
We are informed that upwards of £130 have been handsomely subscribed on behalf of the widow and family of the late Mr. McPHAIL.

Tuesday 26 July 1859

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 24th inst, Mrs. E.H. SHEPHERD of a son.

DIED at Amsterdam Flats on the 19th July 1859, Mrs. Ann HART, widow of the late Joseph HART, aged 53 years.

MEETINGS IN ESTATES OF DECEASED PERSONS
August 2 – At Graaff-Reinet, in re Petrus Stephanus DU TOIT, of the Graaff-Reinet district, and surviving spouse Maryna Johanna BURGER.
August 2 – At Graaff-Reinet, in re Anna Christina PIETERSE, of the Graaff-Reinet district, and surviving spouse Floris Johannes SHABBERT.
August 5 – At Elands Post, in re Jacoba Johanna VIVER, of the Stockenstrom district, and surviving spouse Jacobus DE KLERK.
August 5 – At Fort Beaufort, in re George Butler CURLE, of the Fort Beaufort district, and surviving spouse Mary Ann ULGATE.
August 5 – At Bathurst, in re John SANDERS, of the Beaufort district.
August 9 – At East London, in re John ACTON, of the East London district, and surviving spouse Mary DEVITT.
August 5 – At Alice, in re Susanna Maria Magdalena ELS, of the Alice district, and surviving spouse Wilhelimus Christoffel ELS.
August 11 – At Peddie, in re Sarah Jane DICKS, of the Peddie district, and surviving spouse William BARTLETT.
August 12 – At Fort Beaufort, in re Elizabeth LEONARD, of the Albany district, and surviving spouse Edward LEONARD.
August 12 – At Hopetown, in re Gert Mathys VAN WYK, of the Hopetown district, and surviving spouse Catherina Maria DURAN.
August 17 – At Grahamstown, in re Susanna Gertruyda Cert VAN DER MERWE, of the Albany district, and surviving spouse John KERT.

Friday 29 July 1859

BIRTH at Victoria West on Saturday 23rd July, Mrs. Henry WILLIAMS of a son.

Queen Street, Port Elizabeth
William HYDE having dissolved partnership with James DEVITT will not be answerable for any debts incurred by the said James DEVITT.
W. HYDE respectfully calls the attention of the inhabitants of this town to his style of manufacturing Ladies’ and Gentlemen’s Boots and Shoes.
Country orders executed with dispatch.

Notice of Removal
WILLIAM BOARDMAN
Turner &c
Next door to Mr. MORHAN, Gunsmith
Rodney-street
Orders executed with promptitude
Ladders, Pump Hoses &c made to order.

Tuesday 2 August 1859

ARRIVAL OF IMMIGRANTS
The Burlington, Captain HOWSE, with immigrants, arrived in Table Bay on Tuesday afternoon, the 26th July, but owing to a south-east wind blowing she did not reach the anchorage until night. At daylight yesterday morning she was visited by the port captain and health officer. They have reported very approvingly of the accommodation, cleanliness and general appearance of the vessel and her passengers. There has only been one death (that of a child) during the whole voyage. This speaks much for the care and attention of the captain and medical officer. The immigrants, we understand, speak very highly of both gentlemen. – About noon Captain SAMPSON, the immigration agent, landed the whole of the immigrants, who were immediately moved to the depot, where suitable preparations for their reception had been priorly made by Superintendent [HOKIRK]……
Cape Argus

Friday 5 August 1859

IMMIGRATION - ARRIVAL OF THE “COLDSTREAM”
The Coldstream, 758 tons, Captain KENNEDY, with immigrants for this port, arrived here on Wednesday last, the 3rd instant. The left Plymouth on the evening of the 6th June and has made a fine run of 57 days, bringing 255 immigrants, of whom 110 are permit cases. There has been no sickness whatever on board, but the number originally embarked has been increased by two births during the voyage. The emigrants are all in excellent health and in good spirits; and both Capt. KENNEDY and the Surgeon-Superintendent, James E. COWARD Esq, under whose charge they were placed, report very favorably of their conduct during the voyage.
This is Dr. COWARD’s second visit, he having previously been here in charge of the immigrants by the Indian Queen.
Immediately after the arrival of the Coldstream, Mr. LONGLANDS, the Immigration Agent, and Mr. PINNEY went on board. Mr. LONGLAND’s report is quite satisfactory. The accommodation afforded by the vessel was good, and the ventilation all that could be desired. In the course of the afternoon several of the permit cases were landed, and were at once received by their friends. The whole of the immigrants were landed yesterday and have been comfortably provided for at the depot.
In addition to the immigrants, Mr. and Mrs. GREENWOOD and family, Mrs. COWARD and family and Mrs. NORTH came as passengers by this vessel.
It has been the subject of complaint by several persons who have relatives on board this vessel that they have not received any advice from the colonial office respecting their departure or the time they might be expected to arrive here.
We publish below a list of the new arrivals by the Coldstream, showing their names, ages and occupations.

Tuesday 9 August 1859

NOTICE is hereby given that I will not hold myself responsible for any debts which may be incurred by Eliza JOHNSON, formerly Eliza WARREN, of Capetown.
James JOHNSON
1st August 1859

TIT FOR TAT
Notice id hereby given that I, Eliza JOHNSON, formerly Eliza WARREN of Capetown, will not hold myself liable or responsible for the Clothing, or contracting of any debts which have, or may be incurred by James JOHNSON, carpenter.
Eliza JOHNSON
Port Elizabeth Aug 5th 1859

Friday 12 August 1859

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 11th instant, the wife of Herbert LONGLANDS Esq. BA, of a daughter.

MEETINGS IN ESTATES OF DECEASED PERSONS
August 16 – At Uitenhage, in re Martha Margretta LINDEGNE, of the Uitenhage district, and surviving spouse Justinus RENS.
August 16 – At Uitenhage, in re Magdalena Andrieina Herculina PIENAAR, of the Uitenhage district, and surviving spouse Gerhardus Ignatius OOSTHUISEN.
August 18 – At Burghersdorp, in re Robert JOHNSON, of Burghersdorp, Auctioneer and General Agent, third.
August 19 – At Hopetown, in re Anna Gerhardida VAN DER MERWE, of the Hopetown district, and surviving spouse Jan Albert SWILGERS.
August 20 – At Colesberg, in re Marta Jacoba SMIT, widow of Johannes Jacobus SMALL of Hanover.
August 25 – At Port Elizabeth, in re Wm. BUCKLEY of Port Elizabeth, shopkeeper, third.
September 6 – At Uitenhage, in re Elizabeth Margaretha Dorothea VAN DER MERWE, of the Uitenhage district, and surviving spouse Gert NEL.
September 9 – At Fort Beaufort, in re Priesthood BOUCHER, of the Fort Beaufort district.

Tuesday 16 August 1859

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on Sunday the 14th instant, Mrs. Wm. VERITY of a son.

Friday 19 August 1859

LANDING PASSENGERS
Port Elizabeth, August 17th 1859
To the Editor of the Eastern province Herald
Sir
Permit me to suggest to the authorities of Port Elizabeth the expediency of prohibiting the present mode of landing passengers at this port, arriving by sea. To the male sex it is inconvenient and unpleasant, to say the least of ; but to the opposite sex, the act of riding on a man’s back is disgusting, indelicate and demoralizing in its tendency, and loudly calls forth for an immediate stop being put to it. A sedan chair, with handles to rest on men’s shoulders, would prove to be well adapted for the object above. It could be constructed of cane, or other light material, at very small cost.
I am, Sir, yours &c
One Disgusted

Tuesday 23 August 1859

DR. J.E. COWARD
Lately arrived by the “Coldstream”, having decided upon practising in Port Elizabeth, may be consulted by application at his Residence in Hill-street, opposite London House, lately in the occupation of Mr. PASSMORE.
At home for Dental Surgery daily from 9 to 10am.
Port Elizabeth
August 23rd 1859.

BIRTH – Mrs. H. SCRIVENOR of a daughter.
August 23 1859

The widow and children of the late Mr. Wm. BOONE beg to return thanks to those kind friends who have shown so much respect to the remains of their late lamented husband and father, and would also thank them for the manifold kindnesses and attention shown to them in this their hour of deep affliction.

SUDDEN DEATH OF MR. W. BOONE
It is our painful duty to report, in our present issue, the death of a well known and much respected townsman – that of Mr. BOONE – which took place early on Friday morning last, very suddenly. On the preceding Thursday evening he had, as usual, attended Divine Service in Trinity Church, and did not, either at Church or on his return home, make any complaints of being unwell; but seemed in unusually high spirits. Shortly after he had retired to rest, however, he suddenly complained of illness, and becoming worse, a medical man was sent for, before whose arrival death had already laid him low. The deceased had for many years conducted the butchering business of Messrs. Reid & Williams, and during the whole of that period had given the greatest satisfaction to his employer. He has left a widow and family to deplore the loss of a kind and affectionate husband and parent. The funeral of the late Mr. BOONE took place on Sunday morning last, and about 100 persons paid the last tribute of respect to their departed friend by following his remains to the grave.

UITENHAGE NOTICE
Whereas from information laid before Alexander William McMASTER, one of Her Majesty’s Justices of the Peace, in and for the division of Uitenhage, there is reason to believe that
Thomas CARRIGAN
Robert BAXTER
James SAVAGE and
Harry SITTIES
did, within the last niner days past, commit the crime of Willful Murder, by drowning one “GAGHAN”, a discharged soldier of the 73rd Regt. of Foot, in the Sunday’s River, near Addo Drift, in the Fieldcornetcy of Coega; and whereas a warrant for the apprehension of the said persons, on the charge aforesaid, has been duly granted;
Now, therefore, in the name of our Sovereign Lady the Queen, I hereby require and command all Peace Officers, Chief Police and other Constables, Fieldcornets, and other Officers of the Law, proper to the execution of Criminal Warrants, that they be using their utmost endeavours to apprehend and lodge the said persons, or cause them to be apprehended and lodged, in the nearest Gaol, for the purpose of being forwarded to Uitenhage to be examined relative to the said charge, and to be further dealt with as the Law directs.
Given under my hand at the Public Prosecutor’s Office, Uitenhage, this 17th day of August 1859.
J. George J. RAWSTORNE
Remarks
Little is known of the deceased or his alleged murderers, except that the deceased has been a labourer in the employ of the Road Party at Addo Drift.
Thomas CARRIGAN is said to be a discharged soldier of the 27th Regt, about 5 feet 8 inches high, with red, curly hair and freckled in face.
Robert BAXTER is described as being an old 91st man, about 5 feet 9 inches high, and deeply pitted by the smallpox.
James SAVAGE, it is said, was discharged from the 9th Regt. of Foot, is about 5 feet 7½ inches high, and has brown hair.
Harry SITTIES, from what I have gathered, is a Hottentot, and was convicted some time back by the Circuit Court for the crime of theft.
These four persons were all employed until lately by the Road Board at the Sunday’s River works.
J. George J. RAWSTORNE

Friday 2 September 1859

MARRIED on the 25th day of August 1859, at St.Mary’s Church, Port Elizabeth, by the Revd. E. Pickering, Col. Chaplain, Arthur LEWIS to Charlotte DYASON, second daughter of George DYASON Esq, late Civil Commissioner and Resident Magistrate for Graaff-Reinet.

DIED at Colesberg on 28th August 1859, deeply regretted by relations and friends, Mr. David ARNOT Senior, aged 64 years, 1 month and 13 days, after a short but painful illness, which he bore with Christian resignation.

UITENHAGE NOTICE
Public Prosecutor’s Office, Uitenhage
27th August 1859
In reference to my notice of the 17th of August 1859, respecting the alleged murder of one Daniel GAGHAN by four discharged soldiers,
The following extract of a letter from Arthur TWEED Esq, Acting Resident Magistrate of Alexandria, is hereby published for general information.
The Acting Public Prosecutor
Uitenhage
Resident Magistrate’s Office,
Alexandria, 25th August 1859
“The next morning (the 3rd instant), he, Daniel GAGHAN, was brought before me for a breach of the peace and fined. The marks visible about his eyes and temples, which have given rise to the suspicion of murder, and, consequent thereon, the issue of the warrant against the four persons mentioned in your notice, were fresh when he was brought before me on the 3rd instant. He was last seen in two villages on the 9th instant.
I have &c
Arthur TWEED
Acting Magistrate, Alexandria.”
Wherefore, as the only suspicion which existed against the said four persons, Thomas CARRIGAN, Robert BAXTER, James SAVAGE and James TITTIES [sic] has, to my mind, been satisfactorily removed, I hereby make known that the warrant of apprehension issued against them has been withdrawn and abnegated, and the same is hereby cancelled.
George J. RAWSTORNE

Friday 9 September 1859

MARRIED by special licence, September 3rd 1859, at the residence of Mr. H. STAINES, by the Rev. A. Robson, William DUNN Esq to Sarah Elizabeth, second daughter of the late James HOWSE Esq, of Graham’s Town.

DIED at Uitenhage on the 2nd instant, of inflammation of the lungs, at the age of two years and two and a half months, Henry, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. H.O. LANGE.

MEETINGS IN ESTATES OF DECEASED PERSONS
Sept 16 – At Richmond, in re Elizabeth Susanna Catharina BOOYSENS (a minor), of the Richmond district.
Sept 17 – At Colesberg, in re Peter MATHEWSON, of the Colesberg district.
Sept 26 – At Uitenhage, in re Magdalena Petronella JOUBERT (a minor) of the Uitenhage district.
Sept 27 – At Uitenhage, in re Gert KOETZERS.
Sept 27 – At Uitenhage, in re James ROSCH, and surviving spouse Anna Sophia FRITZ.

Tuesday 13 September 1859

A. TOBY
having heard that report is current to the effect that he is about to leave Port Elizabeth, begs to inform his Customers and others that at present he has no such intention. His present intentions are (if nothing unforeseen prevents) to end his days in this country, and hopes that nothing will be wanting on his part to merit a continuance of the support he has hitherto enjoyed.
A.T. further begs to inform Merchants and others that, by the arrival of
Mr. James FISH
Boot and Shoemaker, from England, he is able to add to his present business a
Wholesale and Retail Boot and Shoe Manufactory
and has always on hand a superior class of Boots and Shoes made on the premises.
Western House, Port Elizabeth
18th Sept 1859.

Tuesday 20 September 1859

G. PARR
(late of Oxford, England)
Tailor, Robe and Cap Maker
Main-street, opposite Mason’s Hotel, and Thompson-street
G.P. begs to inform the gentry and the public generally that he has commenced business in the above line, and having had considerable experience in the Oxford University trade, feels certain of giving satisfaction to those who may favour him with their support.
NB gentlemen’s own material made up in the newest style.

SCOTCH EMIGRANTS FOR THE CAPE
A Glasgow paper states that two hundred persons, chiefly tradesmen and individuals acquainted with agriculture, left Dundee on the 20th July for the Cape of Good Hope.

CAPE NEWS
FUNERAL OF MR. JAMES RAPER
This funeral took place yesterday (the 13th inst) and was numerously attended. Mr. RAPER having been a member of the British Lodge of Freemasons, the brethren were invited by circular to attend the funeral obsequies. They mustered in considerable force and followed the remains from the late residence of the deceased, Thanet Cottage, Hanover-street, near the Castle bridge, to the place of interment. There was no Masonic ceremony, but the brethren wore white gloves to distinguish them from the general body of friends.

Friday 23 September 1859

DIED at Velvergenogh, Vogel River, district of Somerset, on Sunday September 11th 1859, Maria Naish, youngest daughter of Thomas WILSON and Sarah COLLARD, aged two years, three months and twenty days.

CAPE NEWS
A fatal accident occurred yesterday week opposite the police station at Altona. A farmer, named Peter DE VILLIERS, of Franschhoek, while driving his ox-wagon along the road, happened unfortunately, through inebriation, it is stated, to fall off his seat and get entangles in the wheels. He only survived a few hours.

Tuesday 27 September 1859

DIED at Fauresmith, Orange Free State, on the 29th August, Jemima Ellen, aged 5 months and 21 days, and on the 10th Sept, Edward Thomas Draper, aged 6 months and 2 days, twin children of W.A. DICKSON.

Friday 30 September 1859

DIED at Port Elizabeth on the evening of the 29th September, after a lingering existence of 9 months, “The Port Elizabeth Cricket Club”
R.I.P.
Funeral at 4pm on 31st!