Eastern Province Herald (later The Herald)

Tuesday 4 July 1871

MARRIED at the Residence of the Bridegroom’s Sister, Hospital Hill, on the 26th inst, Mr. George WHALL, to Sarah, Relict of Mr. Edward CORBETT, of Port Elizabeth.
June 30 1871

MARRIED at St.Paul’s Church, Port Elizabeth, on the 1st inst, Mr. Charles Thomas WHEELWRIGHT to Miss Caroline Margaret STEDWORTHY.

BIRTH at Willow Lodge, Port Elizabeth, on the 13th June, Mrs. E.H. NORTON of a daughter.

During the absence of Mr. E.P. SOLOMON, of Fort Beaufort, on his wedding tour, his house was entered, and several articles carried off.

Friday 7 July 1871

MARRIED by Special Licence at the Residence of the Bride’s Father, on the 29th June 1871, by the Rev. D.M. Walker, Mr. Martin Julius RAMPF, of Tarkastad, to Margaret Moon, third daughter of Mr. James TODD, of Port Elizabeth.

DIED on the 6th inst, at the Family Residence, South End, Harriet Mary, the beloved wife of Mr. Matthew STEPHENS, aged 36 years, late of Cape Town. The Funeral will taker place tomorrow (Saturday) afternoon at half past 3 o’clock. Friends are most respectfully invited to attend.
Timothy LEE, Undertaker
Port Elizabeth, July 7 1871.

FATAL WAGON ACCIDENT
About twelve o’clock this morning a coloured wagon driver named Hendrik, in the employ of Mr. Nicholas KLAASEN, of Winterhoek, met his death in the following manner. While passing through Queen’s-street, near SMITH’s cottage, the toll was demanded by a lad named Henry FEATHERS, and, on his request not being complied with, he tried, it is said, to pull Hendrik off the wagon. We are not in full possession of particulars, but may briefly state that in descending from the wagon the unfortunate man fell between the wheels, one of which passed over his head, and killed him. The boy was immediately apprehended.

Tuesday 11 July 1871

FATAL ACCIDENT
We have received news of the death of Mr. David Morton ELLISTON, of the Free State, formerly of Graham’s Town. While driving in the neighbourhood of Rouxville, the cart was capsized, and he was thrown to the ground with great violence. Death was almost instantaneous, as the neck was broken. Deceased leaves a widow and seven children. – Journal.

Tuesday 18 Jul 1871

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on Thursday 13 July 1871, the wife of Dr, A, THOM of a daughter.

DIED on the 17th inst, after a brief illness, Mary, the beloved wife of Mr. John CORNS, of the Port Elizabeth Foundry, aged 25 years.
The Funeral will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon at 4 o’clock. Friends are most respectfully invited to attend.
Timothy LEE, Undertaker
Port Elizabeth, July 18 1871

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 15th instant, Mrs. James J. FLANAGAN, of Kraggakamma, of a son.

We regret to hear of the serious illness of Mr. LE SUEUR, the Magistrate of Humansdorp, who was attacked last week with paralysis of the right side and arm. Mr. LE SUEUR’s illness is rendered more distressing by the absence of his wife and family, who are at present at Cape Town.

Friday 21 July 1871

BIRTH at Humansdorp on the 18th instant, the wife of Dr. SUTHERLAND of a son.

We have been informed of the death of Mr. David MORTON, who formerly resided at Burghersdorp. Deceased was thrown out of his cart, and broke his neck by the fall. He was buried by the Rev, J.T. DANIEL, Wittebergen. – Burghersdorp Gazette.

OBITUARY
We much regret to hear that Mrs. W. SHEPSTONE senior departed this life, at Kamastone, at 8:30 pm on Wednesday last, at the age of sixty-four years. The esteemed lady had suffered severely. Sincere sympathy is very generally felt for the Rev. W. SHEPSTONE, and the other members of the family, in their affliction. Q.T. Representative.

Tuesday 25 July 1871

WILLIAM SHAW
Many of our readers will have been familiar with William SHAW, the well-known portly, jovial, good-tempered whip of the passenger cart between this city and Port Elizabeth. Yesterday the last sad rites were performed over poor William’s remains. He had been for a long while past suffering from consumption; and a recent trip to the Bay appears to have rather accelerated the disease than otherwise. William was always regarded as a kind-hearted, genial, jovial driver, to whom every rut, turn and stone on the Bay road was familiar, and the news of his death will cause much regret to his acquaintances and friends. – Eastern Star.

Friday 28 July 1781

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS
BIRTHS
FLANAGAN, Mrs. J.J., on the 15th inst, at Port Elizabeth, of a son.
NORTON, Mrs. E.H., on the 13th ult, at Port Elizabeth, of a daughter.
SUTHERLAND, Mrs., on the 18th inst, at Humansdorp, of a son.
THOM, Mrs. A., on the 13th inst, at Port Elizabeth, of a daughter.
MARRIAGES
RAMPF, Mr. Martin Julius, on the 29th ult, at Port Elizabeth, to Miss Margaret Moon TODD.
WHALL, Mr. George, on the 26th ult, at Port Elizabeth, to Sarah, relict of the late Mr. Edward CORBETT.
WHEELWRIGHT, Mr. Charles Thomas, on the 1st inst, at Port Elizabeth, to Miss Caroline Margaret STIDWORTHY.
DEATH
CORNS, Mrs. Mary, on the 17th inst, at Port Elizabeth, aged 25 years.

Tuesday 1 August 1871

BIRTH at Alexandria on Friday 28th inst, the wife of Frank PATTISON Esq., of a son.
July 31 1871

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 30th July, the wife of A. EBDEN Esq., of a daughter.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT FROM GUNPOWDER
Yesterday afternoon two men, engaged in working the quarries adjacent to the Cape Corps camp, met with a serious, almost fatal, accident. It appears from the facts which have been adduced that Mark DORR and Marthinus BREDENBACH were engaged in loading a blast, and in so doing, the iron “jumper”, or other tool employed, struck an unexpected spark of fire, which instantly ignited the whole charge of gunpowder in the hole prepared for the blast. The two men mentioned were dreadfully injured; the faces of both being much torn; in fact, the flesh was peeled off, and, worse of all, their eyesight has been destroyed. Dr. E. ATHERSTONE gave prompt aid and assistance, but the nature of the accident has been of such a serious character that the lives of both are still in jeopardy. – Journal.

Friday 4 August 1871

MARRIED at the Residence of Louis BRAMSON Esq., of Port Elizabeth, on Tuesday the 1st August, by Special Licence, James MOSENTHAL Esq., of Burghersdorp, to Miss Rosa FRIEDLANDER, of Breslau; and Isador FRIEDLANDER Esq., of Midelburg, to Miss Natalie MAHM, of Breslau. No cards.

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 2nd August, the wife of Mr. S.J. BALE of a son.

DIED at Alice on the 30th July 1871, Arthur William Dalgleish, son of Mr. and Mrs. INGLE, aged 3 month and 7 days.

John RODGERS, for many years employed in the police force of this town, died in the Hospital on Wednesday morning last, after a comparatively short illness.

Friday 11 August 1871

Among the passengers by the Cambrian for England was Mr. Richard SOLOMON, late a student of the South African College, and who took the first-class certificate in science, and the £100 bursary at the recent examinations. He proceeds to Cambridge, to prosecute his mathematical studies there. – Argus.

Friday 18 August 1871

We regret to hear that a little child, daughter of Mrs. MACPHERSON, was very severely burnt on Monday last. During the temporary absence of her mother, the child’s clothes caught fire, and, before the flames could be extinguished, she was severely burnt, especially about her arms and breast.

Tuesday 22 August 1871

OBITUARY
The flags at most of our principal stores were yesterday at “half-mast” as a token of respect to the memory of Mr. T.W. GUBB, who died rather unexpectedly at Uitenhage on Sunday last. Mr. GUBB was for many years a resident of this town, and was well-known and deservedly respected. He was a member of the first Town Council and took a lively interest in municipal affairs, and was always ready to do what he could to promote the interests of the town. He was a genial, kind-hearted man, and many beyond the circle of his own family will mourn the loss of a sincere friend. Mr. GUBB was one of those who suffered by the commercial crisis a few years ago, since which time he has been living at Uitenhage, conducting successfully one of the woolwashing establishments there.

Tuesday 29 August 1871

FATAL ACCIDENT
On Saturday morning last a lad of about ten years of age, named ROGERS, accidentally fell under a wagon on Capt. MALLOR’s farm at Chelsea. The wheel passed over his head, and death ensued shortly afterwards.

REHABILITATION
The insolvent estate of William Siebert ROERICH, late of Swellendam but now of Galge Paal, division of Cradock, has been released from sequestration, by order of the Supreme Court, and the insolvent is rehabilitated accordingly.

Friday 1 September 1871

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS
BIRTHS
BALE, Mrs. S.J., on the 2nd ult, at Port Elizabeth, of a son.
EBDEN, Mrs. A., on the 30th July, at Port Elizabeth, of a daughter.
PATTISON, Mrs. F., on the 28th July, at Alexandria, of a son.
MARRIAGES
FRIEDLAENDER, Mr. Isador, on the 1st ult, at Port Elizabeth, to Miss Natalie MAHN.
MOSENTHAL, Mr. James, on the 1st ult, at Port Elizabeth, to Miss Rosa FRIEDLAENDER.
DEATH
INGLE, Arthur William, on the 30th July, at Alice, aged 3 months and 7 days.

Tuesday 5 September 1871

DIED this morning, Harriet Louisa, the wife of Mr. R.J. MILLER
Port Elizabeth, Sept 1st 1871

MATRIMONIAL
Yesterday morning a loving couple were united in the bonds of matrimony by the Rev. Mr. HORAK in the Dutch Reformed Church. The happy bridegroom was a young man of about twenty-one years of age, whilst his blushing bride was sixty-three! We wish the newly-married couple every happiness. – Mossel Bay Advertiser

Friday 8 September 1871

MARRIED: EBDEN – DAMANT
On Tuesday 5th September 1871, at Trinity Church, King William’s Town, by the Venerable Archdeacon Kitton, John Bardwell, eldest son of Alfred EBDEN Esq., Port Elizabeth, to Laura, only daughter of Guybon DAMANT Esq., King William’s Town.

NOTICE
Edwin FERGUSON, our indentured Apprentice, has absconded from our Service, and parties are hereby warned against employing him, as by so doing they render themselves liable to prosecution according to law.
FERGUSON, it is believed, left by the S.S. Bismarck yesterday, with two companions, with the view of enlisting in the Royal Navy.
RICHARDS, IMPEY & Co
Printers and Publishers
Port Elizabeth, Sept. 8 1871

Tuesday 12 September 1871

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 4th September 1871, the wife of Joel MEYERS Esq. of a son.

DIED at Port Elizabeth on the 8th instant, Mr. George ADAMS, aged fifty-seven years.

Friday 15 September 1871

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on Wednesday 13th September 1871, the wife of Mr. M.M. TAIT of a son.

ASSAULT ON A MOTHER
Stephen FENIX, a carpenter, charged with a brutal assault on his mother on Monday week, was again brought before the Resident Magistrate on Wednesday morning, and committed for trial on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The Magistrate intimated that bail in two sureties of £25 each would be accepted.

Friday 22 September 1871

EDUCATION
Mrs. KLINCK is prepared to give Lessons in Singing; also to receive a limited number of pupils for Tuition in the usual branches of Education.
Anerley Terrace, 22nd September.

Tuesday 26 September 1871

DEATH OF MR. JOHN OWEN SMITH
It is with feelings of great sorrow that we have today to chronicle the death of our late fellow-townsman, Mr. John Owen SMITH. Particulars have not yet reached us. All we yet know is that a telegram was received yesterday morning by the Ven. Archdeacon WHITE, from the Very Reverend Dean BADNALL, informing him of the death of Mr. SMITH, and requesting him to break the sad intelligence to the members of Mr. SMITH’s family resident here. The town at once felt as if it had sustained a heavy blow – the mournful tidings were in everybody’s mouth. Flags were hoisted at half-mast, and almost every establishment in the town closed its shutters yesterday afternoon. Born at Scarborough, in Yorkshire, he was by fortuitous circumstances brought out to this colony whilst quite a youth, and, after a brief residence in Cape Town, came round to Algoa Bay to push his way in the Eastern Province. A remarkably clear-headed, prudent, yet enterprising Yorkshireman, success crowned his efforts. If there was one man more than another identified with Port Elizabeth and all belonging to it, that man was John Owen SMITH. He may almost be termed its founder, and was certainly for many years its principal trader. Fifty years ago, merchants were not. The beginning was on a smaller scale than would warrant the term; but step by step trade was developed, industries were multiplied, commerce spread its arms through the length and breadth of the land, and across the sea, and in all the name of John Owen SMITH stood first and foremost. He was a man of shrewd intelligence, of extensive reading, and whose energy and enterprise knew no bounds. Disappointments did not discourage him, but rather stimulated him to renewed effort. Our Public Library owes its origin to him, and for years after he ceased to have anything to do with its management, he was a constant reader there, and a supporter of the institution. Of the Port Elizabeth Bank he was at one time the real manager, though nominally chairman of the board of directors, and it is in a great measure due to his foresight and prudence that the bank enjoys the position it does at the present day, for, although for the last eight or ten years he has resided in England, he took a very lively interest in all that was going on in the colony, and knew quite well the state of mercantile affairs. He never took a very prominent part in politics, being of a retiring disposition, but in private life he was a genial, kind-hearted gentleman and a staunch friend. No-one will ever know the extent of his benevolence, for he was one of the few who in acts of charity “let not their right hand know what their left hand doeth”. But in cases of real distress, where the sufferer was of deserving character, no one ever appealed to John Owen SMITH in vain, and in this respect he was well supported by Mrs. SMITH, whose generosity and liberality many a one in this town has cause thankfully to acknowledge. He had been suffering for some time, but we had no idea there was any apprehension of danger. His death must have been unexpected, but we must wait for particulars. He leaves behind him a large circle of sorrowing relatives and friends, who, with us, and we may say the whole town, deeply regret the death of one whom they have loved and respected, as a man of sterling integrity, of upright conduct, of untiring energy, of persevering enterprise and, above all, as a true friend.

Friday 29 September 1871

BIRTH at New York, U.S., on the 10th July 1871, Mrs. Hermann MOSENTHAL of a son.

LUCKY BAYONIANS
From private letters received by Wednesday morning’s post, we learn that some of our fellow-townsmen have been more than ordinarily lucky at De Beer’s Farm. Mr. Peter BAILEY found two diamonds – one of 45 and the other of 35 – in the course of a few days’ digging. The finds of Mr. P. MULLEN’s party, which we have chronicled from time to time, have been further augmented by a 25¾, 11¼, 7½, 4½ and six others.

Tuesday 3 October 1871

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 29th September 1871, the wife of Mr. J.W. ASHBURNHAM of a daughter.

DIED on the 16th August 1871, at 13 Leinster Gardens, Bayswater, London, John Owen SMITH, in the 67th year of his age.

THE LATE MR. JOHN OWEN SMITH
From the London Colonial News of Aug 25.
There are very few of the readers of the London Colonial News who will not regret to hear of the death of Mr. John Owen SMITH, which took place at Leinster Gardens on the 16th August. His death was sudden, and reached the ears of his friends almost before the announcement of his illness. On the 4th instant deceased was wonderfully well. He took leave of his daughter, Mrs. Archdeacon BADNALL and family, who left in the Carolina on the 7th instant. And for several days after this he was able to get about, though he had spoke of feeling symptoms of one of those attacks which had of late been rather frequent, and which, he was fully aware, might at any time prove fatal. The immediate cause of death was erysipelas, aggravated by several minor complaints. We insert below a tribute to the deceased by the Rev. W.B. BOYCE; their intercourse dates a long way back, and was continued, except with interruptions caused by distance, up to the time of his death.
The late Mr. SMITH was born in Scarborough in 1804. He went to the Cape in 1819 with his uncle Capt. SMITH; he was then but a lad, and settled in Cape Town. On arriving at the age of seventeen, he pushed his way to the Frontier, where his subsequent career as one of the most successful merchants in Port Elizabeth is well known. The funeral took place on Saturday the 19th inst, the remains being buried at Kensal Green, followed by a number of relations and genuine friends. If there is any comfort derived by bereaved families from the sympathy of friends, the widow and her children will, we are sure, receive many proofs, both in England and from the Cape, that the late Mr. SMITH was greatly and widely respected, and that a very large circle unite with them in mourning his death at a not very advanced age.
A touching incident is connected with the funeral. On the same day, and in the same tomb, the only child, a fine girl, of Mrs. COURTENAY (daughter of the late Mr. SMITH), was buried. She too was well and hearty on board the Carolina in the farewell taking, but shortly afterwards sickened of scarlet fever, and died.
Mr. BOYCE writes:
1 My personal relations with him commenced in 1830, when I landed in the Usk in Algoa Bay, with Mr. and Mrs. PALMER, on our way to Graham’s Town. He was then residing in a neat cottage (one of the best houses in Algoa Bay at that time|) and had only recently commenced business. He kindly assisted us in our luggage, wagons &c, and an acquaintance commenced which lasted through life. I found him to be a wonderful exception to the generality of the then population of Port Elizabeth – educated, intelligent and inquiring. Books were not so common then as now, and in reference to them we had sympathies in common. A few which I had at hand were left with him, and for a brief period such interchanges continued until his direct communication with England enabled him to procure all the literature he required. At that time he was inclined towards scepticism, but the perusal of “Lives of Converts from Infidelity”, 2 vols., from Constable’s Miscellany, awakened a new train of thought, and being followed by the study of sundry works, which to many are deemed dry, he became a firm believer in the truths of Revelation. My next personal intercourse with him was when he paid a visit to Graham’s Town. Again I saw him in 1834, when on my way to England to marry, and in 1835 on my return to the colony with my wife, aunt and cousins. In 1843, when returning to England with my wife, four children and a nurse, he being then with his family in the country, placed his large mansion in Port Elizabeth at our disposal, and his housekeeper, under his directions, found us with every comfort and luxury during the more than two weeks we were detained waiting for the Cape steamer which took us on to Cape Town. I never experienced such kindness in my life, and it was enhanced by the fact that Mr. SMITH was unconnected with the religious body and society to which I belong. Soon after, in 1843, or early in 1844, he was in England, and came out of his way to see me at Bolton-le-Moor, spending a night with us, and sleeping on the sofa in my study. When I took leave of him at the railway it seemed as if the last link between me and my African friends was severed; and, though not very sensitive, I could not help a good cry. On my return to England in 1856 from Australia our intercourse was renewed; he used generally to call at the Mission House and sit from thirty minutes to three quarters of an hour, more or less, giving me the South African news and discussing the leading economical and religious questions of the day.
2. In his intellectual character there was observable the rare power of at once passing through and over all mere subsidiary points, and seizing upon the great point at issue. He was impatient of all illusions of sentiment, of old prejudices, of local feeling &c, and went at once to the thing itself, to ascertain from a rigorous analysis what it was. He was as suspicious of his own preconceptions as of those of others, and hence, in most cases, his conclusions correspond with the facts of the case. A clearer head, and a sounder judgment on all matters under his notice, no man ever possessed.
3. As a merchant he was the soul of honour – his word his bond – abhorring all trickery and finesse; once deceived as to his views of character, it was difficult to find the opportunity of deceiving him again. If he lost money through misfortune of his debtor, no man more willing to assist again, if assured of the honesty and average ability of the man. With strong opinions and genuine hatred of dishonesty, and of many things which are miscalled “sharp practice”, I never knew that he revenged himself upon those who had injured him, though in the course of his life most of them came under his power; on the contrary, many who had tried to injure him partook of his generous kindness. He would relieve where he would not trust.
4. In his social affections, as well as in his religious feelings, there was, I imagine, very little of the mere emotional; the well was deep, and did not bubble up to the surface. All his life he had been thrown upon himself. In Algoa Bay he had few equals with whom he could associate to any profit, and when he came to London his character had become a fixity, and perhaps there is nothing in the general character of even London society to attract a man of his mental make. He lived a life of over self-consciousness, his brain always at work discussing all the new problems, social, scientific and theological, of the day, and in his own way coming to common sense conclusions, rather ahead of the magazine and newspaper representations of public opinion, and, I think, far sounder.
In him I have lost my oldest friend in South Africa (as I knew him a few weeks before I had seen Mr. SHAW). My only old South African friends are Mr. GODLONTON and Mr. COCK, and perhaps the old elephant hunter Mr. DRIVER survives – a rough diamond. All the riches of the jewellery and gold of the north will not make up to the Cape Colony for the loss of the moral worth and energy of the better part of the settlers of 1820. With some exceptions their descendants are not fully equal to them. This, however, may be an old man’s prejudice. I know but little of the new generation, and I may have generalised too hastily.

FATAL AFFRAY AT CLANWILLIAM
A correspondent writes to us from this village under date 25th Sept.:-
A fatal accident, resulting from the impulse of passion, has created great sensation among the family and friends of the victim, Mr. Jan Harmse NIEUWHOUDT. The latter and his stepson, P. SMIT, had not been living on amicable terms at their place of residence, “Kafir Kraal”, in this district, and this bad feeling came to a crisis about ten or twelve days ago. A quarrel ensued, when NIEUWHOUDT, it is said, struck SMIT with a stone on the back of the head, and while SMIT was recovering, and, it is also said, about to return blow for blow, NIEUWHOUDT struck him a second time with the butt end of a gun. This blow was given upon the head, and with such violence as to break the gun, which was loaded, and to cause its discharge – the contents entering the body of NIEUWHOUDT and causing his death soon after. SMIT, although now out of danger, is still in a precarious state from the wounds on his head; while it is feared that the feelings of the different members of the family towards each other will not be improved by the lamentable termination of the recent quarrel between two of their number. – Standard.

Friday 6 October 1871

BIRTH at Pietermaritzburg, Natal, on 18th September, the wife of the Rev. John SMITH A.M. of a daughter.

BIRTH, October 3rd, at Port Elizabeth, Mrs. George ARMSTRONG of a daughter.

Friday 13 October 1871

BIRTH, October 9, Mrs. Septimus JONES of a son.

DIED at Cape Town on the 30th September 1871, Matilda ONIONS (born LOCKHART), beloved wife of G.W. ONIONS Esq.

LUCKY BAYONIAN
We are glad to hear that Mr. Alexander CLARK, of this town, has been successful in unearthing a diamond of 40 carats, besides several smaller gems. Mr. CLARK was for some years in charge of the North End Park, and was one of the most deserving servants in the employ of the Town Council.

Tuesday 17 October 1871

GORDON – CHURTON
Married on the 22nd August at St.John’s Church, Chester, by the Rev. W.B. Marsden, vicar, assisted by the Rev. Hugh Falloon, incumbent of St.Paul’s, Boughton, Thomas Jarron GORDON Esq., Writer to Her Majesty’s Signet, Edinburgh, to Caroline Elizabeth, only daughter of Henry CHURTON Esq., of West Mount, Boughton, Coroner of South Cheshire.

DREADFUL ACCIDENT IN HOWISON’S POORT
Considerable excitement was created here yesterday by the receipt of the intelligence that on the previous day the Graham’s Town passenger-cart had been swept down the Palmiet River, and that the three passengers and the horses were drowned, and a large amount of gold which was in charge of one of the passengers was lost. Mr. A.J. MACDONALD had received a telegram to this effect, and from him we ascertained that the intelligence was only too true. We have been able to gather the following particulars. In consequence of the heavy rain which fell on Thursday and Friday last, the passenger-cart for Graham’s Town did not start on Saturday till eight o’clock. There were three passengers – Mr. Thos. LANGFORD and Mr. SHACKLETON, manager of Mr. BENJAMIN’s wool-washing establishment, Howison’s Poort, and his son, besides the driver. How far they got that night we do not know for certainty, but we presume they stayed at the Nazaar, as the fatal accident occurred on Sunday morning. The Palmiet River is the small stream which runs through Howison’s Poort, and the scene of the accident was at the drift above the krantz, where formerly was a convict station, and a few hundred yard’s below a blacksmith’s shop. The stream flows over a sort of causeway at this point, and then descends rapidly over several ledges of rocks. We have not heard the particulars, and shall anxiously wait for further information. All we know is that the cart was carried away and the passengers drowned. The driver, it is said, escaped. Mr. LANGFORD, who was returning home from a short visit to Port Elizabeth, was taking with him a package of specie from the Standard Bank, containing 10,000 sovereigns, of which 5,000 were for the Eastern Province Bank, and the remainder for the Fort Beaufort and Victoria Bank. This, too, was swept away, but, being packed in two strong wooden boxes, will most probably be recovered. As soon as intelligence of the sad catastrophe reached Graham’s Town a number of the Mounted Police were dispatched to the spot to render such assistance as they could. At the time we write we have not heard that either the bodies or the treasure had been recovered, but further particulars may reach us before we go to press. This is the most appalling accident of the kind that has occurred for some time, and has cast a gloom over the community. Mr. LANGFORD, as partner of the firm of BLAINE & Co, Graham’s Town, was widely known and universally respected.

DEATH OF MR. JOSEPH MOSENTHAL
We regret to have to add to the list of Cape merchants who have been taken from us this year the name of Mr. Joseph MOSENTHAL, who died on the 5th September, at his residence, St.Germain, Laurie Park, Sydenham. He did not feel seriously ill until Friday the 1st inst, and on the following Tuesday, after some hours of unconsciousness, he quietly breathed his last. He leaves behind him a sorrowing family (a widow and nine children) , and a large circle of relatives and friends. Deceased was in his 59th year. He was widely known throughout the Cape Colony, and as widely respected. Those who knew him immediately saw in him much to love and admire. No one could possess a kindlier nature – his hand was always ready to help those who needed it, even though the needy one was a comparative stranger. An incident in connexion with the commemoration of his silver wedding day, some time ago in London, gives proof of the general esteem felt for him by his friends. On that occasion he gave a breakfast in London, and received on the morning of the day from his friends presents to the value of over three thousand pounds. The Cape Colony owes much to his enterprise. He arrived in the colony in 1834, and in 1836 established himself in business in Cape Town, from whence he made trading trips periodically. These were very successful, and in 1840 he returned to Europe for the purpose of making arrangements to extend his commercial operations. His first was to take his brother, Mr. Adolph MOSENTHAL, into partnership, and both returned to the colony in 1841, when deceased established himself in Port Elizabeth, and his brother in Graaff-Reinet. Their activity and intelligence soon obtained for them a firm footing in those places, and from thence they established branches in most of the upcountry towns, and secured a very large portion of the trade of the colony. Deceased returned to England in 1856, and established a business in London, with a view of giving increased efficiency to his colonial operations. He paid one visit to the colony since then, and the colonists gave proof of their esteem by electing him a member of the Legislative Council. In politics he was as earnest as in business: in fact, whatsoever his hands found to do, h did it with his might. He was always alive to the interests of the colony, and was never so absorbed in his efforts for self as to forget the claims which the land of his adoption had upon his time, talents and wealth. He did much in the way of importing valuable stock from abroad, and made great efforts to improve the growth of wool. Mr. MOSENTHAL was the first importer of Angora goats, and spent large sums of money on this enterprise, when there was no chance of any return. The colony is scarcely yet reaping the advantages of this new industry, but long after all the precious stones of the Vaal are exhumed and forgotten, the name of Joseph MOSENTHAL, the first importer of Angora sheep, will be remembered. His remains were buried at Highgate Cemetery on Saturday 9th inst.
London Colonial News, Sept. 11.

Friday 20 October 1871

BIRTH at Uitenhage on Saturday October 7, Mrs. Augustus WALTON of a daughter.

DIED at Uitenhage on Sunday 15th October, Elizabeth, beloved wife of Augustus WALTON, aged 30 years and 11 months.

Tuesday 24 October 1871

DIED at Nazaar Hotel, near Graham’s Town, October 21 1871, Mr. William BIRT, of Port Elizabeth, aged 69 years and 5 months.

OBITUARY
Much surprise and regret were caused on Saturday last by the receipt of the intelligence that Mr. William BIRT, of the firm Birt & Nephew, had died suddenly at the Nazaar. Mr. BIRT had been travelling for his health, and had been in a weak state for some time, but no serious apprehensions were entertained respecting him. Some weeks ago he determined upon taking a journey for the benefit of his health, and proceeded to Somerset, and remained at Glen Avon with his old esteemed friends, Mr. and Mrs. C.L. STRETCH, for nearly a fortnight. He then left for Bedford and Lyndock, where he met his brother, Rev. R. BIRT, and proceeded with him to Peelton, near King William’s Town, which place he left on the 9th inst for Grahams Town, where he was detained for some days by the heavy rains. The weather clearing up, he started for home on Tuesday last, and reaching the Nazaar Hotel found the Bushman’s River was full. He remained at that very superior road-side hotel, kept by Mr. and Mrs. S. JOHNSON. On Friday morning he was seized with a fit of apoplexy, and, in spite of every attention paid to him by those at the hotel, breathed his last on Saturday morning – Dr. ATHERSTONE, of Graham’s Town, being with him for several hours previous. His nephew, Mr. George BIRT, left for the Nazaar early on Saturday morning by passenger-cart, and at Riet Vley received the sad intelligence of his uncle’s death. Arrangements for conveying the mortal remains having been made in Graham’s Town, they arrived here on Sunday night. The funeral took place yesterday and was attended by a large number of sorrowing friends. Mr. BIRT had been in business here for upwards of twenty years, and was widely known and much respected. He was a hale and hearty man, and no one who knew him suspected that his end was so near. The news of his death caused a general expression of deep-felt sorrow. On Saturday and yesterday flags at the merchants’ stores were hoisted ay half-mast as a mark of respect for the deceased, and several shops and stores were partially closed.

Friday 27 October 1871

DIED at Port Elizabeth on the 25th instant, of disease of the heart, John Douglas DE FENZI Esq., late Captain in the German Legion.

Tuesday 31 October 1871

BIRTH on the 29th instant, the wife of Mr. B. KROMM of a son.

DIED on the 29th instant, Bertha, the beloved wife of B. KROMM, aged 34 years and 8 months.

DIED at De Beer’s, Diamond-fields, on the 28th September last, Mr. Thomas BRUNKARD, of Port Elizabeth, aged 40 years.

BIRTHS AND DEATHS
BIRTHS
ARMSTRONG, Mrs. G., on the 3rd inst, at Port Elizabeth, of a daughter.
ASHBURNHAM, Mrs. J.W., on the 29th ult, at Port Elizabeth, of a daughter.
JONES, Mrs. Septimus, on the 9th inst, at Port Elizabeth, of a son.
KROMM, Mrs. B., on the 29th inst, at Port Elizabeth, of a son.
SMITH, Mrs. E.B., on the 15th inst, at Port Elizabeth, of a daughter.
WALTON, Mrs. A., on the 7th inst, of a daughter.
DEATHS
BIRT, Mr. W., on the 21st inst, at the Nazaar, aged 69 years and 5 months.
BRUNKARD, Mr. T., on the 28th ult, at De Beer’s, Diamond-Fields, aged 40 years.
FENZI, Mr. J. De, on the 25th inst, at Port Elizabeth.
KROMM, Mrs. B., on the 29th inst, at Port Elizabeth, aged 34 years and 8 months.
ONIONS, Mrs. G.W., on the 30th ult, at Cape Town.
WALTON, Mrs. A., on the 15th inst, at Uitenhage, aged 30 years and 11 months.

DECEASE OF CHAS. SCANLEN ESQ.
It is our melancholy duty to record the decease on Wednesday night, about twelve o’clock, of Charles SCANLEN Esq., of Cradock, after a long and painful illness. To the old residents of Cradock, many of whom are now scattered far and wide, we are sure this news will be s sad blow; they will recall to mind his numerous acts of kindness, and with that brotherly feeling, engendered by years of struggle in those troublous times when the Eastern Province was almost a wilderness, they will regret his loss deeply. As our Representative in Parliament, in the Divisional Council, in the Municipality, and in many other ways, he did his duty fearlessly and with ability; and judging him by his works, we believe his place will not easily be filled. – Register.

Friday 3 November 1871

CHRISTENING at St.Mary’s, Port Elizabeth, this day, 31st October 1871, by the Rev. E. Pickering, a daughter of Alfred EBDEN Esq., baptized Constance Mary.

FAMILY BEREAVEMENT
Mr. E.A. JANISCH, of Cape Town, recently lost no less than three children in eight days.

Tuesday 7 November 1871

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 5th instant, Mrs. S.E THEWLIS of a son.

Friday 10 November 1871

DIED on the 7th inst. at the Residence of her Son-in-Law, Dr. COWARD J.P., Middelburg, Elizabeth NORTH, aged 88 years, relict of the late John Exton NORTH Esq., of Leicester, England.

DEATH OF Dr. KOTZE
We (Standard) regret to hear that Dr. KOTZÉ, who, suffering from sun-stroke, was confined at Robben island, from which he was allowed to return to the mainland when it was thought he had recovered, has committed suicide. All the particulars which are known will be found in the following telegram from Caledon:
“Shocking news from Bredasdorp yesterday. The report of a gun was heard in Dr. KOTZÉ’s room, at his lodgings, and, the door having been forced open, the doctor was discovered quite dead. He was quite well up to the day previous to his death.”

Tuesday 14 November 1871

DIED on the 19th September, at Hamburg, Baden, aged 57, Joseph LEVICK Esq., senior partner of the firm of Joseph LEVICK & Co, Port Elizabeth.

CULPABLE HOMICIDE
A soldier of the 32nd Regt., named John BOGGIS, has been committed for trial in King William’s Town, on a charge of causing the death of a comrade named Hubert HYNES, with whom he had a quarrel and a fight.

Friday 17 November 1871

BIRTH at Belle Vue Cottage, Klip Drift, Diamond Fields, on the 4th instant, the wife of Moritz UNGER Esq., Diamond Merchant, of a daughter.

REMOVAL
Mr. J. Thornhill COOK
Architect and Government Land Surveyor
Has removed his Office to the House at the Corner of Main-street and Donkin-street, lately occupied by Dr. LE SUEUR.

Tuesday 21 November 1871

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 16th inst, the wife of Mr. John TILBROOK of a son.

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 19th instant, Mrs. C.W. PEARSON of a son

Tuesday 28 November 1871

DIED, Nov 23, at Fort Beaufort, through injuries received from a fall from his horse, William Henry BIRCH, Nephew to Mr. T. BIRCH, of Port Elizabeth, aged 30 years.

DROWNED at Port Elizabeth on the 26th Nov 1871, James P. GAUGAIN, aged 16 years and 5 months.
The Funeral will take place this afternoon at 4 o’clock.

MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT – TWO LIVES LOST
On Sunday morning, about eleven o’clock, two lads named James GAUGAIN and Thomas WEIR (both apprentices in our office), in company with a Batavian named Theodorus WILLEM, and a coloured man, went to bathe in the Bight. The sea was very rough, and a strong current was running at the time, with the wind off shore. GAUGAIN and WILLEM ventured far out, but the other two prudently struck out for the shore, which they reached with difficulty. Being anxious for the safety of their companions, they raised an alarm, and, after a short delay, a boat belonging to Mr. WATTS was instantly manned and pushed off to the rescue, but, alas, too late. The first they came across was the body of WILLEM, quite dead, and shortly afterwards GAUGAIN was taken from the water, but, though in an exhausted condition, life was not extinct. Dr. KNOWLES was in attendance on the beach, and, on the arrival of the inanimate form of GAUGAIN, applied the usual restoratives, and for over an hour persevered in his exertions to restore animation, but without avail, as the vital spark had fled. GAUGAIN was a bright, intelligent youth of between sixteen and seventeen years of age, and the only son of a widowed mother, whose unfortunate bereavement we sincerely deplore. The funeral of WILLEM took place yesterday afternoon.

Friday 1 December 1871

DIED at her Residence in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, November 30 1871, aged 76 years and 8 months, Frances GEARD, relict of the late Mr. Charles GEARD, formerly of St.Albans, Hertfordshire, England. The funeral will take place this afternoon at 4 o’clock.

BIRTHS AND DEATHS
BIRTHS
PEARSON, Mrs. C.W., on the 19th inst, at Port Elizabeth, of a son.
TILBROOK, Mrs. J., on the 16th inst, at Port Elizabeth, of a son.
THEWLIS, Mrs. T.E., on the 5th inst, at Port Elizabeth, of a son.
UNGER, Mrs. M., on the 4th inst, at Klipdrift, Diamond-fields, of a daughter.
DEATHS
BIRCH, Mr. W.H., on the 23rd inst, at Fort Beaufort, aged 30 years.
GAUGAIN, Mr. J.P., on the 26th inst, at Port Elizabeth, aged 16½ years.
NORTH, Mrs. Elizabeth, on the 7th inst, at Middelburg, aged 88 years.

DEATH OF MR. RICHARD KING
I am sure that many old colonists will be familiar with the name of this Natal hero, who in 1842 made his gallant ride to the Cape, and was the means of sending speedy succour to the beleagared [sic] British troops here. The brave man died on the 10th inst. of epilepsy, at his residence at the Isipingo. He had made preparations to start for the diamond-fields, and was to leave this month. The Town Council of Durban have passed a resolution bearing testimony to the services he rendered to Natal in the time of greatest need, and expressing sympathy with his surviving relatives. In Maritzburg a movement has been set on foot to erect a memorial to his memory. This is what the Mercury says of the fallen hero:-
In Mr. Richard KING, who died at Isipingo, on the 10th inst, Natal has lost one of her earliest and her bravest pioneers. In the year 1842, when the small garrison of British troops and the small community of British settlers stationed in Durban were beleaguered by the Boers, and when no alternative but surrender and starvation stared them in the face if succour did not come, Mr. KING volunteered to ride overland to the Cape frontier with dispatches. Mr. C.C. CATO, our present Port Captain, took him across the bay, and the brave-hearted messenger performed this journey of three hundred miles, through unknown and savage country, in nine days. Reinforcements at once were sent, and the colony was saved. Such an exploit as this links the name of its doer for ever with the history of his country; and although Mr. KING in subsequent years did much good service in other directions, as a citizen and a planter, he will be best known to posterity as the men who then saved Natal. A large attendance at his funeral bore testimony to the thorough respect in which the deceased was widely held.

Tuesday 5 December 1871

BIRTH at Addo Heights on the twenty-sixth day of November 1871, Mrs. John Arthur PULLEN of a son.

DIED at Belsize Park Gardens, London, Alexander Fleming, aged 10 months, youngest Son of D.P. BLAINE.

Friday 8 December 1871

BIRTH at 1 Alfred Terrace on the 6th instant, the wife of the Rev. D.M. WALKER of a daughter.

BIRTH on the 5th instant, prematurely, the wife of Mr. D.F. STEWART of a daughter.

DIED on the 6th instant, Mary Garland, infant daughter of David Ferguson and Frances Mary STEWART.

DIED at Port Elizabeth on the 5th December, Anna Josepha Lane, youngest daughter of Herbert and Janet J.S. LONGLANDS.

Tuesday 12 December 1871

MARRIED at St.Augustine’s, Port Elizabeth, on the 11th December 1871, by the Right Rev. Bishop J.D. Ricards D.D., Mr. M.A. FRAUNDORFER to Miss Philomene SCHUSTER.

DIED at Du Toit’s Pan, Diamond Fields, on 17th November, Mr. Thos. BIRD, aged 53 years, native of Leicester.
Uitenhage, 9th Dec 1871.

A white man was found dead on Monday morning, lg at the back of the King William’s Town gaol. An inquiry is now being made into the circumstances by the Acting Magistrate. [We have just learnt that the body found is that of the Borough Policeman, HAMLIN, who was missing on the day of the last flood, and concerning whose fate nothing certain has hitherto been known. The body was found in a sluit near the river, covered with sand.] – Gazette.

Tuesday 19 December 1871

MARRIED on Monday December 4 1871, at St.George’s Cathedral, by the Rev. T.F. Lightfoot, Mr. George Askew HULL, House Surgeon, Provincial Hospital, to Isabelle Henriette, fourth daughter of J. Connell OGLE Esq., of Kensington, W. London. No cards.

MARRIED, December 7 at Klipdrift, by the Rev. W.A. Robinson, E.S. HANGER Esq., of Bloemfontein, to Sarah, youngest daughter of the late Mr. William GUNN, of Colesberg, Cape Colony.

FATAL ASSAULT
We hear that Andries DU TOIT, son-in-law of Gabriel JACOBS, of Gansvley, district of Victoria, has been murderously assaulted by a Hottentot, his servant. It appears that about three weeks ago, DU TOIT warned the Hottentot not to drive the stock on the water-course; but he disobeyed, and as the latter was walking up to him, the Hottentot stabbed DU TOIT in the thigh and back. The doctor was sent for from Fraserburg, who pronounced the wounds not mortal; but the unfortunate young man died two weeks afterwards. The Hottentot is in gaol awaiting his trial. – Beaufort Courier.

Tuesday 26 December 1871

FRIGHTFUL ACCIDENT – BOILER EXPLOSION – THE STOKER KILLED
The following is an extra published by the Uitenhage Times on Saturday morning last:-
Uitenhage Times Office
Saturday morning, Dec 23.
This morning at two o’clock one of the steam boilers at STRATFORD’s (late UPPLEBY’s) wool-washing works exploded. Killing the stoker and seriously injuring a coloured man named GEORGE.
The night party went to work at twelve. CAMPBELL, the stoker, woke up the chief engineer and told him he could get no water into the boiler, although the pump was acting. He returned to the stoke-hole and looked at the fire; was followed by a Kafir named GEORGE, who went down to get a coal to light his pipe. At that moment the explosion took place, blowing the two men quite out of the stoke-hole, tearing up the brickwork, smashing the furnace door &c. Fortunately for the engineer, he did not arrive on the scene till a moment after the explosion. The sight that met him was appalling. Poor CAMPBELL was so scalded that he was hardly recognizable, his flesh hanging in ribbons. He begged hard to be allowed to see his wife, and was sent home, where he died a few hours afterwards. The boy GEORGE is sadly scalded, and lies in a very dangerous state.
The accident is supposed to have arisen from drawing off more steam than the size of the pump would allow, thus exhausting the water faster than the pump could supply it. Two engines were supplied by this one boiler. The rent in the boiler is a large one, extending over two plates.
It is fortunate for Mr. STRATFORD that he has other engines and machinery on the works, and will not be compelled to suspend washing. Mr. STRATFORD is now in the Bay, and has not yet heard of the occurrence.
Poor CAMPBELL leaves a wife and six or seven small children.

Friday 29 December 1871

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on Christmas Day 1871, the wife of Rev. Thomas GUARD of a son.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS
BIRTHS
PULLEN, Mrs. J.A., at Addo Heights, on the 26th inst, of a son.
STEWART, Mrs. D.F., at Port Elizabeth, on the 5th inst, of a daughter.
WALKER, Mrs. D.M., at Port Elizabeth, on the 6th inst, of a daughter.
MARRIAGES
FRAUNDORFER, Mr. M.A., at Port Elizabeth, on the 11th inst, to Miss Philomene SCHUSTER.
HANGER, Mr. E.S, at Klipdrift, on the 7th inst, to Miss Sarah GUNN.
HULL, Mr. G.A., at Cape Town, on the 4th inst, to Miss Isabel Henriette OGLE.
DEATHS
BIRCH, Mr. W.H., at Fort Beaufort, on the 23rd ult, aged 30 years.
BIRD, Mr. T., at Du Toit’s Pan, on the 17th ult, aged 53 years.
LONGLANDS, Anne Josepha Lane, at Port Elizabeth, on the 5th inst.
STEWART, Mary Garland, at Port Elizabeth, on the 6th inst.

The issues of 16, 20, 23 and 27 February and 1, 5, 8 March are missing from the collection at the British Library.

Tuesday 2 January 1872

DIED at Port Elizabeth on the 30th December 1871, Edwinea, the beloved wife of William JACKMAN, aged 62 years and 5 months.

DIED at De Beer’s New Rush, Diamond Fields, on the 8th December 1871, Charles Edward BROWN, formerly of Port Elizabeth.

DIED at Leg Kraal, in the District of Middelburg, on the 23rd inst, Cecil Ernest, the beloved and eldest Son of James and Mary COLLETT, aged 10 years, 11 months and 23 days, deeply regretted by his bereaved Parents and Relatives.
James COLLETT Jr
Middelburg, Dec 26 1871

DEATH OF MRS. DENYSSEN
The Standard of Thursday says:- One of the most painful events it has ever been our melancholy duty to chronicle is the death, at the early age of 33, of Mrs. DENYSSEN, the wife of the Honourable Mr. Justice DENYSSEN. On Friday the deceased lady appeared to be in perfectly good health, and in as good spirits as a recent sad bereavement would allow her to feel. In the night of that day she was seized with puerperal convulsions of the most violent description, and she gradually sank till she expired on Tuesday the 26th instant, in perfect calmness, and after recovering sufficient consciousness to bid farewell to her sorrowing family around her. Mrs. DENYSSEN was thoroughly esteemed by all who knew her in every relation of life; and few dying at so early an age will leave a greater number of true friends to mourn their loss. The funeral took place in the burial-ground of the Dutch Reformed Church yesterday afternoon, and was attended by a large concourse of people, the Rev G. STEGMANN Jr. officiating at the grave, and delivering a most touching and eloquent address.

Friday 5 January 1872

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on New Year’s Day 1872, the wife of R.D. BUCHANAN Esq. of a son.

DIED on the 4th instant, Mary, the beloved wife of Edward SLATER Esq., aged 53 years. Requiescat in Pace.
Port Elizabeth, Jan 5 1872.

DIED at Aberdeen on Thursday 28th December 1871, Harriet Maria Jane, beloved daughter of Captain D.G. and Elizabeth SIM, aged 9 months and 19 days.

DIED at Graaff-Reinet on the 2nd inst, Frances C.K., beloved child of Mr. and Mrs. E.W. DU TOIT, aged 2 years and 2 months.

MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT
On Christmas Day Mr. W. JEFFREY, of Kamastone, met with a serious accident, which necessitated the amputation of his left arm. He was engaged in rolling boulders down a steep place, when he got his arm under one, which crushed it to a pulp.

Friday 12 January 1872

BIRTH at Humansdorp on Friday 5th January 1872, the wife of Mr. John BAKER of a son.

DIED at her Residence, South-end, Port Elizabeth, on the 10th January 1872, Anna, the beloved wife of Mr. Dennis DUNN, aged 37 years and 6 months, leaving a large family to mourn her loss.
Requiescat in Pace.

FATAL ACCIDENT
A very sad accident occurred in the Dock on Wednesday night last. The quarter-master of the Natal (George BOLTER), whilst going to his vessel, walked into the Dock, and in falling struck his head, and is thought to have been stunned, for, although assistance was promptly rendered, when the man was picked up he was found to be dead. The flags of the mail-boats in the Dock on Thursday were at half-mast in acknowledgement of this sad event.

DROWNED AT KLIPDRIFT
Our diamond-field correspondent, whose letter in its entirety we have not space for today, reports the following fatal accident at Klipdrift. He writes under date 4th January 1872:- A sad and fatal accident occurred to a transport rider named COLMAN, well known in Port Elizabeth, on Friday last. The poor fellow brought up a load of goods for Mr. Willhelm SCHULZ, and was returning with his empty wagons. When he arrived at the outspan near the drift he outspanned his oxen, that they might drink, and whilst the animals were doing so he and some friends of his went to the river for a swim. He had not been long in the water before he was seen to sink. No timely aid could be rendered him, and he was drowned. The body was not recovered till yesterday, when it was found entangled in the reeds growing in the bed of the river.

Tuesday 16 January 1872

MARRIED at Uitenhage on the 11th January 1872, by the Venerable the Archbishop of Graham’s Town, J. George J. RAWSTORNE Esq., Civil Commissioner and Resident Magistrate of Alexandria, to Lillie, eldest daughter of the late Captain William DARKE, of Launceston and Penzance (Cornwall).

DIED on the 18th November last, on the “Marc Antony” Steam Ship, in sight of the Canary Isles, Robert Hunter, second son of John RHIND M.D., of Dewsbury in the County of York, aged 3 months.

FIRE IN CAPE TOWN
A few nights ago a store belonging to Mrs. MAXWELL, situate in St.Andrew’s Square, Cape Town, took fire, and was completely burnt out. Mr. D’Arcy READ’s theatrical properties, including the Protean cabinet, were stored in the building, and were consumed by the flames.

Friday 19 January 1872

NOTICE
The Undersigned, about to retire from his present Business, requests that all Claims against him be sent in no later than the 20th January 1872; and persons indebted to him are requested to settle their accounts by that time.
W. SCRUTON
Main-street, Port Elizabeth
December 29 1871

Tuesday 23 January 1872

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 23rd January, Mrs. P.W. COURT of a son.

Tuesday 30 January 1872

BIRTH at Worcester Park, Epsom, on the 22nd December, the wife of H.B. DEARE Esq., of a daughter.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS
BIRTHS
BAKER, Mrs. J., at Humansdorp, on the 5th inst, of a son.
BUCHANAN, Mrs. R.D., at Port Elizabeth, on the 1st inst, of a son.
COURT. Mrs. P.W., at Port Elizabeth, on the 23rd inst, of a son.
DEARE, Mrs. H.B., at Worcester Park, near Epsom, on the 22nd December 1871, of a daughter.
MARRIAGE
RAWSTORNE, Mr. J.G.J., at Uitenhage, on the 11th inst, to Miss Lillie DARKE.
DEATHS
BROWN, Mr. C.E., at De Beer’s New Rush, on the 8th ult.
COLLETT, C.E., at Middelburg, on the 23rd ult, aged 11 years.
DUNN, Mrs. Anna, at Port Elizabeth, on the 14th inst, aged 37 years.
DU TOIT, F.C.K., at Graaff-Reinet, on the 2nd inst, aged 2 years.
JACKMAN, Mrs. E., at Port Elizabeth, on the 30th ult, aged 62 years.
RHIND, R.H., off the Canary Isles, on the 18th November, aged 3 months.
SLATER, Mrs. M., at Port Elizabeth, on the 4th inst, aged 53 years.
SIM, H.M.J., at Aberdeen, on the 28th ult, aged 9 months.

Friday 2 February 1872

DIED at Burnshill on Sunday 28th January, after a week’s illness from Pneumonia with Bronchitis, the Reverend James LAING, Missionary of the Free Church of Scotland, aged 68 years.

DROWNED IN THE UMGWALI
A European, in the employ of Mr. VENABLES, of the Bolota, has been drowned in the Umgwali River, near Clarkesbury, on the 15th inst. His body was found four days after. The man’s name was John ESTANDOLF. “Nothing,” says a correspondent, “is known at the Umgwali about his relatives.” – Watchman.

FATAL ACCIDENT AT EAST LONDON
The Watchman of Monday says:- From a private source we learn that the putting off of the boat from the Madeleine on Saturday afternoon was one of the most foolhardy things ever witnessed at the port. The sea and bar were excessively rough, and it was evident to all that no boat could live in it, yet in spite of the signals from the shore that even the life-boat could not work, the mad-brained mate of the Madeleine selected three of his crew, launched a boat, and proceeded towards the shore. They had not, however, been many minutes in the water before the mate, who was steering, was observed to be pitched out by a heavy sea striking the boat, and in a few seconds afterwards the boat, with the remaining crew, was sent whirling, as it were, in the air. The mate and two of the men were seen for a short time struggling with the waves, and then to sink, while the fourth man managed as by a miracle to get to shore. From his statement it appears that the mate had ordered the boat to be launched for purpose of fetching sand from the beach, but all the men had in vain expressed their unwillingness to venture in such a sea. It is believed that the mate must have been in liquor at the time.

MELANCHOLY AND FATAL ACCIDENT AT BUSHMAN’S RIVER MOUTH
It is our painful duty to record the death by drowning of Mrs. H. COLTMAN, of Alexandria, a lady well-known to many of our readers, and universally esteemed. Mr. and Mrs. COLTMAN and family and Mr. and Mrs. PATTISON, of Alexandria, accompanied by Miss RICHES, of Port Elizabeth, sister of the two ladies, were on a visit to Bushman’s River Mouth. It appears that on the morning of Wednesday the 31st ult the unfortunate lady and her sister, Miss R., proceeded to the usual bathing-place, and were enjoying their morning’s bath, standing at a few feet from the bank, and holding each other’s hands. The current, which was unusually strong, suddenly swept them both towards a dangerous hole in the river, and compelled them to unclasp their hands. Miss R. fell on her back, and, becoming insensible, must have floated over the treacherous spot to the bank of the river, where she recovered her consciousness a few minutes afterwards. Her shrieks soon brought COLTMAN and PATTISON to her assistance, but it was, alas!, too late. Mrs. C. had disappeared. Information was immediately conveyed to Dick VAN RENSBURG, who resides at the distance of about two miles, and who arrived in an incredibly short space of time, with ten or twelve men, and began to search for the body. At about three o’clock in the afternoon a Kafir of Mr. KROG’s climbed the hill at the back of the cottages, and looking down the river discerned something white glittering at a considerable depth near the sand-bank in the middle of the river. Swimming to the spot, he discovered the body in about four feet of water, and speedily brought it to the surface. Much sympathy is felt for the bereaved husband and children, of whom there are four, the youngest only eight months old. Too much praise cannot be awarded to Mr. Dick VAN RENSBURG (one of Nature’s own gentlemen) for the promptitude with which he rendered assistance towards the recovery of the body. – Communicated.

Tuesday 6 February 1872

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 4th instant, the wife of Henry Coles BAKER of a son.

Friday 9 February 1872

MARRIED at St.Mary’s Church, Port Elizabeth, on the 6th inst, by the Rev. Mr. Pickering, Colonial Chaplain, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Greenstock, Ryk Tulbagh LE SUEUR M.D., son of J.L. LE SUEUR Esq., late Postmaster-General, to Florence DANIEL, daughter of the late Captain DANIEL R.N., of Sidbury, and niece of Dr. George DUNSTERVILLE, of Port Elizabeth.
Port Elizabeth, 7th February 1872.

DROWNED on the 31st January 1872, while bathing near Bushman’s River Mouth, Mary Jane, the beloved wife of Mr. N. COLTMAN, of Alexandria, aged 29 years.

Tuesday 13 February 1872

FATAL ACCIDENT – FIVE MEN DROWNED
The Hope Town correspondent of the Standard and Mail, writing under date January 26, says:- The diamond-fields mail-cart arrived here this morning, bringing one passenger, the Hon. P.W. SCHOLTZ, who has brought the sad tidings of an unfortunate accident at the Riet River. It appears that on Wednesday, the 24th inst, the small pont attempted to bring across eight oxen and about nine men. The Riet River was coming down mountains high. When in the middle of the stream, the pont was turned over, and everybody precipitated in the rolling torrent. Out of the nine men four escaped. Poor Mr. TULLOCK, of Simon’s Town, who has just built the pont, was drowned; also a Mr. PRETORIUS and three others. Poor TULLOCK’s body has been found and interred.

Tuesday 12 March 1872

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 11th instant, Mrs. N. ADLER of a son.

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 11th March 1872, Mrs. W.A. BUTLER of a son.

MARRIED at Port Elizabeth on Thursday, 7th inst, by the Rev. J.C. Macintosh, assisted by the Rev. D.M. Walker, Mr. Heinrich Willhelm DALLDORF, of Otterndorf, North Germany, to Edith, eldest daughter of Edward PREISS Esq. of Port Elizabeth.

MARRIED at the Independent Church, Port Elizabeth, on the 7th March, by the Rev. J.C. Macintosh, Mr. William GASSON to Lucy, daughter of the late Mr. George ADAMS of this town.

DIED on the 1st March 1872, at the Nazaar, on his way from the Diamond Fields, William SMITH, aged 28 years and 8 months, son of the late Joseph SMITH Esq., of this town.

DEATH OF MR. B.M. SHEPPERSON
It is with extreme regret that we learn this morning, by telegram from King William’s Town, that Mr. B.M. SHEPPERSON has succumbed to the injuries received which we reported in a previous issue, and that death has been the result. Mr. SHEPPERSON was well known in Graham’s Town as a gentleman who had been engaged in business for many years, and at one time was a man of independent means. With many others, he suffered severely by the crisis which occurred a few years ago, and had to begin life anew. He had been engaged by Mr. S. RUDOLF to manage a business for him at Fauresmith, and had just reached the scene of his prospective labours when this sad accident terminated his career. He was an honourable, upright man, and his death will be lamented by a large circle of friends. To his widow and family we tender our sincere sympathy in their severe domestic bereavement.

Friday 15 March 1782

MARRIED at St.Paul’s Church, Port Elizabeth, on Saturday the 2nd inst, by the Rev. Samuel Brook, Thomas William TITTERTON, son of the late William TITTERTON Esq., of Kraggakamma, to Frances Hannah DAWSON, second daughter of the late Captain D.S. DAWSON, of Port Elizabeth. No cards.

MARRIED at St.Paul’s Church, Port Elizabeth, on the 5th March, by the Rev. S. Brook, Frederick, third son of Mr. F.C. FITCH, Baythorne Grove, near Halstead, Essex, to Agnes, second daughter of Mr. G.T. REED, of Port Elizabeth, Cape of Good Hope.

TESTIMONIAL TO REV. E.D. HEPBURN
A beautiful silver snuff-box has been subscribed for and purchased by the Wesleyan congregation of Port Alfred, for presentation to the Rev. E.D. HEPBURN, as an acknowledgement of his long and valuable services at that place. – Penny Mail.

Tuesday 19 March 1872

DIED at the residence of his Father, Castle Hill, Port Elizabeth, Edmund Lombard, aged 32 years, the only Son of Mr. E.L. KIFT.
Port Elizabeth, March 18 1872.

SAD AFFAIR
Mr. Albert PEARSE, draper, of Main-street, was found dead in an iron tank at the rear of his residence yesterday morning. The deceased on Sunday night was in a very perturbed condition, and insisted upon walking about the house. At midnight, however, Mrs. PEARSE persuaded him to retire to rest, and everything went right until four o’clock yesterday morning, when she found that her husband had left the room in his night-dress. A diligent search was made for him during the morning, but no clue could be obtained to his whereabouts, until his body was discovered in an iron water-tank at the rear of the house. The deceased had squeezed himself through the round aperture at the top, partly pulled the cover over, and deliberately sat himself down to die. When found he was in a sitting posture, the upper part of his head alone being out of the water. The District Surgeon was called in, and pronounced life extinct. The unfortunate man has for some months exhibited considerable weakness of intellect, and it is feared that while in one of his periodic fits of despondency he committed the rash act.

Friday 29 March 1872

BIRTH, March 13th, at De Beer’s New Rush, the wife of William RHIND Esq., Manager of the Port Elizabeth Bank’s Branch, of a daughter.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS
BIRTHS
ADLER, Mrs. N., at Port Elizabeth, on the 11th inst, of a son.
BUTLER, Mrs. W.A., at Port Elizabeth, on the 11th inst, of a son.
JEPSON, Mrs. C.E., at Port Elizabeth, on the 29th ult, of a daughter.
TAYLOR, Mrs. A., at Port Elizabeth, on the 28th ult, of a son.
MARRIAGES
DALLDORF, Mr. H.W., at Port Elizabeth, on the 7th inst, to Miss Edith PREISS.
FITCH, Mr. F., at Port Elizabeth, on the 5th inst, to Miss Agnes REED.
GASSON, Mr. W., at Port Elizabeth, on the 7th inst, to Miss Lucy ADAMS.
TITTERTON, Mr. T.W., at Port Elizabeth, on the 2nd inst, to Miss Frances Hannah DAWSON.
DEATHS
ABLETT, Mrs. Harriet, at Port Elizabeth, on the 8th inst, aged 73 years.
KIFT, Mr. E.L., at Port Elizabeth, on the 18th inst, aged 32 years.
SMITH, Mr. W., at the Nazaar, on the 1st inst, aged 28 years.

The issues of 30 April, 21 and 28 May and 28 June are missing from the collection at the British Library

Tuesday 2 April 1872

MARRIED at Jericho, District of Uitenhage, on the 25th March 1872, by the Rev. E.D. Hepburn, assisted by the Rev. James Fish, Mr. John THEOPHILUS, of Port Elizabeth, to Emily Augusta, eldest daughter of John BIRCH Esq., J.P.

DIED at Middelburg on March 24th 1872, at the residence of Dr. COWARD, John Oliver REEVE, of Graaff-Reinet, in the 30th year of his age. Also, on the same day, Herbert COWARD, son of Dr COWARD, in the 9th year of his age.

THE LATE TRAGEDY AT MIDDELBURG
(Abridged from the Graaff-Reinet Herald of March 30)
The return of Messrs. SMITH and GATES from Middelburg enables us now to put before our readers the facts of the sad and melancholy event recorded in our last issue, whereby the lives of Mr. REEVE and the youngest son of Dr. COWARD have been cruelly sacrificed. It will be remembered that Dr. and Mrs. COWARD were on a visit to Graaff-Reinet the week before last, whither they had arrived from a trip to various parts of the colony, which had been undertaken owing to the ill-health of Dr. COWARD. While on this trip, Miss COWARD was left at home in charge of her brothers and sisters. Among the servants was a Bushman girl, who was continually endeavouring to frighten the children by going out at night and making the most hideous noises. Miss COWARD spoke to her on the subject; but as she did not desist from the foolish practice, it was mentioned to Mr. HAUPT, as also the fact that the girl was in the habit of admitting, what we suppose we must call her lover, into the house at night. Mr. HAUPT, we understand, spoke to the girl on the subject, who thereupon threatened Miss COWARD that “she must take care of what she would do.”
Having thus premised, we return. Dr. and Mrs. COWARD left Graaff-Reinet on their way home last Tuesday week, 19th inst. Mr. REEVE, who had been on one of his periodical business tours, and had returned not feeling in his usual health, determined to visit Middelburg for a few days in the hopes of benefitting by the change. He therefore left on Wednesday, and arrived at Middelburg on Thursday, the guest of Dr. COWARD, to whose daughter he was shortly about to be united. On the morning of Friday, a curry was prepared for breakfast, of which the Doctor, Mr. REEVE and Miss Maud COWARD partook, all of whom, shortly afterwards, fell sick. This Dr. COWARD attributed to the curry being too rich, and no further notice was taken of it, especially as, in the course of the day, they recovered. On Saturday, at dinner, all the family sat down to the meal, together with Mr. REEVE. Immediately after partaking of soup Mr. REEVE rose, and apologised for leaving, saying he felt sick; and he was followed by the remainder at table, who felt the same sensation. Dr. COWARD then suspected from the symptoms that they had partaken of poison in the soup, and did all he could to counteract its effect, although suffering himself from the same cause. Unfortunately, his efforts were of no avail as far as his youngest son and Mr. REEVE were concerned. During the day Mr. REEVE suffered not the slightest pain, and as evening approached, appeared to have a conviction that his case would terminate fatally. He desired to have a clergyman present, and the Rev. C.S. MORGAN at once went to his bedside, and never left him until he breathed his last. The rev. gentleman speaks in the highest terms of Mr. REEVE’s Christian resignation in this trying hour. With a mind singularly calm and composed, he viewed his dissolution with perfect resignation to his Heavenly Father’s will, and at seven o’clock on the Sabbath morning quietly and peacefully breathed his last. The youngest son of Dr. COWARD followed him at one o’clock the same day. The funeral took place last Tuesday, the service being performed by the Rev. Canon STEABLER.
Dr. COWARD, although seriously affected by the poison himself, used his utmost endeavours to counteract its effects in all the victims, but Mr. REEVE and his youngest son were beyond his skill. Suffering as he was, he continued his exertions towards the remaining members of his family. The Magistrate of Middelburg, C.W. ANDREWS Esq., immediately sent to Cradock for Dr. GRAY, whose professional skill was exerted to save the victims of this foul deed, and we are happy to be able to record that, together with the exertions of Dr. COWARD previously, in the remaining cases he has been successful, with the exception of the poor cook, who was dying when Messrs. SMITH and GATES left. Dr. COWARD, Mrs. COWARD, and the remaining members of the family, although confined to bed, were slowly recovering, and no further fatal terminations are expected. Dr. GRAY held a post mortem examination on the body of Mr. REEVE, the result of which has not yet transpired. The excitement created in Middelburg by this awful calamity was intense, so great indeed that no Divine service could be held on the Sabbath. The good people of Middelburg proffered their kind assistance to the afflicted family in any way that they could be of use, and the services rendered by Mr. HAUPT are spoken of in the highest terms.
The supposed author of this dire calamity is the Bushman girl before referred to. It is suspected that her fiendish spirit adopted this method of revenge for Miss COWARD having acquainted Mr. HAUPT in the first instance, and her father afterwards, of her conduct during his absence. The girl is in gaol awaiting her trial, together with the being she calls her lover. It is reported in Middelburg that this fellow confessed to a fellow-prisoner that he could not rest because he had given the poison to the girl, which had caused this terrible calamity.
The receipt of the awful news in Graaff-Reinet was received with incredulity. The mind seemed completely paralysed by the enormity of the crime, and a settled gloom appeared to prevail over the town. All the flags were hoisted at half-mast, and every outward mark of sympathy was shown by all classes of the people.
The following is an extract from a private letter, received here by a relative of the bereaved family, and written by Mrs. COWARD:-
Middelburg, March 29
Doubtless before you receive this you will have heard of our sad loss. We have indeed been in great tribulation, but am thankful to say I hope the worst is now over. I think I told you in my last that Mr. REEVE was very poorly. There is now no doubt there was some scheme to poison us all. He, poor fellow, as well as our darling little Dottie, has fallen a victim to the foul plot. Dear James is still very ill, and poor Edith in a sad state. Maudie and myself are much better, thank God, and able to move about the house a little, yet still very weak; what we have suffered both bodily and mentally no tongue can express. There is no doubt but poison was used, and Fachie, our small Bushgirl, was the tool employed, but for what reason we are not yet able to say. The Law is now busily employed here in trying to find out the originators of the plot, and for the preservation of those that are spared hope they may be fortunate in bringing the right people to justice. This indeed is a sad ending to our trip. We returned so well and strong, and all around us gave us such a hearty welcome – yet three days after our arrival we were all at death’s door. Even the servants were ill, and had it not been for the kindness of strangers could not possibly have survived. The particulars are so distressing that I cannot enter into them more fully. God grant that my dear husband may be spared, and that Edith may be restored to health. She, poor girl, is at present very low. We miss our darling Dottie so much; his voice and footsteps are continually fancying, and thus the sad reality comes across us. An express was sent on Sunday morning to Graaff-Reinet to my brothers and some friends of Mr. REEVE, and Mr. STEABLER, the clergyman, started off for here. I assure you it has been a great comfort to have my sister with me in this trying hour, she is such a good little soul.
[Transcriber’s note: The full name of “Dottie” was Herbert Charles COWARD. His burial record along with that of John Oliver REEVE can be seen here.] 

Friday 5 April 1872

BIRTH on the 30th March 1872, at Willow Cottage, Port Elizabeth, the wife of Mr. Jeremiah EDWARDS of a daughter.

MARRIED on the 25th March at St.Paul’s Church, by the Rev. S. Brook, James E. WETTON to Mary Clark BAILEY.

MARRIED on 2nd April at Trinity Church, by the Rev. W. Greenstock, Frederick, second son of James LEVICK Esq., Sydney, N.S.W., to Anna, second daughter of the late John JENNINGS Esq., Solicitor, Port Elizabeth.

SUDDEN DEATH
A boatman named ABRAHAMS died suddenly on Wednesday morning. He left his house early, but speedily returned, and laid down, complaining that he was ill – in fact, telling his wife that he was dying. Before medical assistance could be obtained he was dead. In the opinion of Dr. BOSENBERG the man died from the rupture of a blood vessel in the head. – Post.

Tuesday 9 April 1872

DIED at Mossel Bay on Wednesday the 3rd April 1872, Mr. Dirk Jacobus ASPELING, aged 41 years and 6 months.

Friday 19 April 1872

BIRTH at Parkvill House, Forest Hill, England, on the 1st March 1872, the wife of Thomas TILBROOK Esq. of a daughter.

DIED on Saturday 9th instant, at the residence of her son, Mr. H. WHITE, at Leyton in Essex, after a short illness, in her 85th year, Sarah BRIDGMAN, only sister of the Honourable Robert GODLONTON M.L.C., of the Cape of Good Hope.
[Death registered at GRO as Sarah BRIDGEMAN]

Friday 26 April 1872

BIRTH at Dordrecht on the 16th inst, Mrs. Horatio HUTCHONS of a daughter.
Dordrecht, April 17 1872

BIRTH on the 21st instant at Graham’s Town, the wife of Mr. J.W. GEORGE of a son.

BIRTH on the 24th inst, Mrs. Charles T. JONES of a daughter.

Friday 3 May 1872

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS
In the Intestate Estate of John CORNS of Port Elizabeth
All persons claiming to be Creditors of the above Estate are requested to file their Claims at this Office, Main-street, Port Elizabeth, within six weeks from this date; and Debtors thereto are required to settle their Accounts at the same place, within the same period, or legal proceedings will be instituted against them.
W. SELWYN
Executor Dative
Port Elizabeth, May 2 1872

Tuesday 7 May 1872

SERIOUS ACCIDENT
On Monday morning last, Mr. SWARTS, the poundmaster of Graaff-Reinet, was out shooting at Pienaar’s River. He had with him a double-barrelled gun, the charge in one of which he had shot off; on proceeding to reload, the other barrel by some means went off, the charge shattering two fingers of the right hand. Dr. ALSBERG was called in, and entertains hopes that nothing more serious will ensue,

We have to record the death of Mr. Patrick RYAN, formerly Garrison Sergeant-Major of Graham’s Town, and latterly proprietor of the Restaurant. Mr. RYAN has for some time been suffering from dropsy, which disease carried him off on Friday morning last, at eleven o’clock.

Friday 10 May 1872

MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR
Intelligence reached town yesterday that the body of Mr. S. PEGLER, of Keiskama Hoek, had been found drowned in that neighbourhood. As Mr. P. had, it is said, been out collecting the taxes, it is surmised that he has met with some foul play, and the District Surgeon, Dr. EGAN, has in consequence gone out to hold a post-mortem. The Rev. Father FAGAN has also proceeded thither to inter the corpse this afternoon. -Watchman.

Tuesday 14 May 1872

DIED at Rondebosch on the 2nd May, Sophia, wife of Mr. Walter BOLUS.

DIED March 20th 1872, at Dashwood Road, Banbury, in the 67th year of her age, Priscilla, widow of the late Rev. Horatio PEARSE, for some time General Superintendent of Wesleyan Missions at Natal, South Africa.

BIRTH on the 28th April at the residence of B.N. GOLDMANN Esq., Burghersdorp, Mrs. J. FRIEDLANDER, of Middelburg, of a daughter.

Friday 17 May 1872

BIRTH on the 27th April last, at Kenmare House Gardens, the wife of H.M. Herbert ORPEN of a son.

MARRIED on the 7th May 1872, at St.George’s Cathedral, by the Rev. Dean Williams, Jarvis Reckless, second son of Mr. G. PALMER of Graham’s Town, to Louisa Ann, eldest daughter of the late John ROBEY, of Manley’s Flat.

DIED on the 2nd instant at the New Rush, Thomas Theed MARTYN, aged 24 years, youngest son of T. MARTYN Esq., of Woodend, Kimbolton, England.

DIED at De Beer’s New Rush, Diamond Fields, on the 18th April, Mr. P.E.F. ROCHER, aged 22 years. Deeply lamented by his family and friends.

DIED on Thursday May 9 1872, after a long illness, borne with great patience and Christian fortitude, Emma Catharine, the dearly beloved wife of Walter SMITH, of the Hermitage, Oatlands; age, 42 years and 2 months.

Friday 24 May 1872

WEDDING
The Bay and docks looked all alive yesterday, with every vessel rigged out and dressed with bunting of all sorts in the gayest fashion. The occasion of this display was the wedding of Capt. WARLEIGH, of the steamer Celt, with Miss WOOD, a daughter of Mr. WOOD of the Commissariat Department. The happy event was arranged some time ago to come off on the present occasion, and the ceremony took place at St.George’s, when there was a large assemblage to witness it. Capt. WARLEIGH is a universal favourite as one of the most energetic and successful commanders in the service of the Union Company; and the fair bride is known in her own circles as worthy of such a bridegroom. The Celt, of which Capt. WARLEIGH is commander, and which leaves for England tomorrow, presented quite a conspicuous appearance above all the rest in the Bay, dressed out, as she was, with flags from stem to truck and truck to stern. – Argus.

Friday 31 May 1872

RIET VLEY HOTEL
The Undersigned begs to inform the Inhabitants of the Eastern Province and Travellers in general that he has reopened the above Hotel, formerly conducted by Mr. John THOMAS, and hopes by civility and attention to the comfort of Travellers and Visitors to merit a share of public patronage.
Attached to the above is a General Store, where Farmers and Carriers can be supplied with every description of Goods, at a moderate charge.
The best of Wines and Spirits always on hand. Good Forage, and a Groom in attendance.
W.A. WERNER

Tuesday 4 June 1872

MELANCHOLY DEATH
We hear that the driver of the Fort Beaufort and King William’s Town post-cart, whose horses were found grazing with their harness on near the latter town, has been found dead in a bush, wrapped up in his blanket, where he must have crept for shelter from the cold and rain, after finding it impossible to get along in the dark. A passenger who left Fort Beaufort with him is said to be missing. We have heard no names mentioned. – Journal.

THE LATE DR. GIBSON
This gentleman, we (Star) regret to say, died in the Albany Hospital on Wednesday last, from the effects of a malignant attack of dysentery which came on at the Diamond-fields. Dr. GIBSON came to town some weeks since in Cobb & Co’s coach from the Fields, accompanied by his friend, Dr. EDDIE, of Winburg O.F.S., whose attention during his illness was unremitting; everything that could possibly be done was tried for the unfortunate gentleman, but without avail.

Friday 7 June 1872

BIRTH at Colesberg Kopje, New Rush, Diamond-fields on the 17th May 1872, Mrs. C. BREDELL of a daughter.

DIED at New Rush on Sunday last, the 12th instant, after a long and severe illness, Mary, the beloved wife of D.J. PAXTON Jun., aged 22 years and 2 months.

DIED at Port Elizabeth on the 6th inst, Mr. Charles LUCAS, aged 39 years and 9 months.

Mr. James BOTTON Sen., an old resident of Somerset East, died on the Queen’s Birthday. He had only lately been married for the third time.

Friday 14 June 1872

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on Friday the 7th June 1872, the wife of Augustus KAEMPFFER Esq. of a son.

DIED on the 27th May at Kleinfontein, District of Queen’s Town, Ann, wife of Thomas BAILEY, born McEWAN, aged 32 years, 1 month and 24 days, deeply regretted by her bereaved Husband and 4 young Children, and a large circle of friends.

Tuesday 18 June 1872

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on the 12th instant, the wife of William T. EADY Esq., late of Richmond, Surrey, of a Son and Heir.

MARRIED at St.Mary’s Church on the 1st instant, Robert William WRIGHT to Agnes, youngest daughter of the late G.E. JOSEPH.

MARRIED on the 4th June in Wesleyan Church, by the Rev. Jas. Fish, R.D. THOMAS to Miss S.M. MARSH.

DIED at his Residence, North End, June 18 1872, W.A. BUTLER Esq., aged 38 years and 8 months. Relatives and friends will kindly accept this notice.
The Funeral will take place tomorrow (Wednesday) afternoon at 3 o’clock.
T.H. McGREGOR

LAMENTABLE GUN ACCIDENT
A few days ago Mr. F. HAY, a farmer in the neighbourhood of Fort Brown, had the misfortune to shoot his nephew, a youth of sixteen, mistaking him for a buck while out hunting. A charge of loopers entered the poor lad’s back, and he succumbed to his wounds after a few days’ suffering. The grief of his uncle was terrible to witness.

Friday 21 June 1872

BIRTH at Port Elizabeth on Thursday 20th June 1872, the wife of L.L. MICHELL Esq. of a son.

DIED at Richmond Villa on the 20th instant, aged 9 months and 7 days, John Campbell, beloved son of Mr. and Mrs. M.M. TAIT
Port Elizabeth, June 21 1872.

BIRTH at Tarkastad on the 12th inst, the wife of J. RAMPF Esq. of a daughter.