Fort Beaufort Advocate 1869 4 October - December

SUPPLEMENT TO THE FORT BEAUFORT COURIER, OCTOBER 1, 1869.

MERINO EN ANGORA RAMMEN.
PUBLIEKE VERKOOPING, Te Beaufort West,
OP ZATURDAG, OCTOBER 2, 1869.
Te beginnen des morgens, 8 uur.
Den Heer J.H. ELL(I)OTT heft den ondergeteekende gelast te verkoopen, op gemelde datum.
60 UITMUNTENDE MERINO RAMMEN, MET 2 TANDEN;
20 ANGORA BOK RAMMEN, MET 2 TANDEN.
Deze is stellig de eerste gelenheid dat Angora Bok Rammen ter verlooping in dit district zal worden aangeboden en bidet eene zeer geode gelenheid aan voor personen die begeering zyn met zulk een Kostbaar Stock te beginnen.
Op de laaste London Wol Markt is het beste Angora Haar verkocht tegen 3s. tot 4s. per lb.
C. PRITCHARD, AFSLAGER.
Beaufort West, 8ste September, 1869.

PUBLIEKE VERKOOPING.
TE BEAUFORT WEST.
OP ZATURDAG, OCTOBER 2, 1869.
OM 10 UUR VOORMIDDAGS.
In den Boedel van Francina Johanna Fredrika ROOS.
De Noordelyke gedeelte van Erf No. 16, Donkinstraat, Beaufort, met Gerieflyke Woonhuis en Tuin.
HUISRAAD, bestaande uit Kleerderen, Kast, yser en Houten Ledikanten, met Verderen Bedden complete, Tafels, Stoelen, Kisten, Trommels, Huisklok, en Keukengereedschap. Ook,
EEN VEEREN KAR, TUIGEN, EN EEN PAAR PAARDEN.
Ter zelfder tyg en plaats zullen verkocht worden een KLAVIER, een paar extra zwaarte Tuigen, Kisten, enz.
En Ontmiddelyk daarna, ter Woning van die Heer D.A. de VILLIERS, DE
HUISRAAD,
Behoorende de Boedel van wylen Mejufv. MEIRING, bestaande uit Kleerderen, Kasten, Tafels, Waschtafels, Stoelen, enz.
C. PRITCHARD. VENDU AFSLAGER.
Beaufort, 27ste Augustus, 1869.

Saturday, October 2, 1869.

MISCELLANEOUS.

R. AYLIFF, Esq.,- It was resolved, in the Town Council, on the motion of Mr. RYALL, seconded by Mr. PARKER, “That leave of absence be granted to the Mayor for the time that he finds necessary to attend to the present session of Parliament.”

“MAKE READY.” – There will be an International Exhibition held in London in the year 1871 to be opened, like its predecessor, on the 1st May. We hope by that time the Cape will be able to exhibit some good things in combing wools, mohair, cotton and silk. – Farm.

BUFFALOES. – A number of buffaloes have been shot very lately near the Fish River Mouth, and if the present wanton destruction of these animals is suffered to continue, the race will soon be exterminated. We hear of a Dutch man who obtains his living by shooting them, and are told that he has destroyed thirty or forty buffaloes within the past few weeks. The skins and horns find ready purchasers in town. – Journal.

AWFULLY SUDDEN DEATH. – A colored American, named SMITHERS, who had resided in Port Elizabeth for many years, died very suddenly yesterday morning. He was engaged at work on one of the wrecks, being to all human appearances in the most robust health, when, just as he was in the act of striking a blow with a hammer he had raised over his head, he fell lifeless. Disease of the heart, no doubt, was the cause of death. – Telegraph.

VICTORIA WEST. – Mr. DEVENISH, of Victoria West, is making a fine large dam on his farm by building up some kloofs. When completed it will be one of the best dams in the country. – Telegraph.

A young Dutchman, the son of a respectable farmer, having had a row with a Kafir knocked him down and jumped upon him, inflicting such severe injuries that he died two days after the assault. The young man bolted into the Transvaal. - Telegraph.

Mr. CHAPMAN’S PORTRAITS. – We have during the last week seen several portraits taken by a new process discovered by Mr. Frederick CHAPMAN. They are beautifully done – as good, indeed, as first-class oil paintings; and then we have the advantage of not having to pay above one-tenth of what a first-class portrait in oil costs. We can say nothing about the process, as Mr. CHAPMAN is about to patent it. All we can say is, that by this process the colours never change. Three of the portraits exhibited are of Mr. BARNETT, Mr. J.M. MAYNARD, and Mr. BAINBRIDGE – They are all equally good. – Adv. & Mail.

ANOTHER WRECK OFF STRUYS POINT. – NO LIVES LOST. –
Messrs. BARRY and nephews received this morning a telegram stating that a total wreck had occurred on Sunday morning, at Struys Point, of the bark Amersham, of London, 781 tons, Capt. HULMAN. The vessel had a cargo of rice, about 9700 bags, and was from Akyab, bound to Cork, for orders. All hands including one passenger, Mr. PERRY, saved. Her masts were immediately cut away, but she is still not likely to come up high, and it was therefore very doubtful whether any of the cargo will be saved. It was blowing a fearful South-Easter.

ELEPHANT AND CROCODILE. – A curious circumstance occurred very lately at Cuttack. An elephant belonging to one of the Rajahs went into a tank to drink, and in doing so put his foot either on, or close to a crocodile, which at once bit it very severely; this so enraged the elephant, that he trod about until he got his adversary firmly beneath his feet in the mud, when he trampled his life out. Still, however, his rage was unappeased; he refused to leave his post, and it was 48 hours before he could be enticed out of the tank, when the dead body of the crocodile floated to the surface.-
Indian Daily News.

A NEW CURE FOR DISEASE. – The advancement made in Electrical Science is one of the most important features of the wonderful nineteenth century. Telegraphy and Magnetism, words unknown and meaningless to our grandfathers, have revealed to us such secrets of nature as promise to reform and remodel all our old ideas. M. PULVERMACHER, the celebrated Electrician, after years of patient investigation, has perfected a Galvanic Chain to be worn without shock or inconvenience on the body, and the effect on the most obstinate maladies is described positively marvellous. It is time some progress were made in medical science.

REWARD FOR BRAVERY. – Mr. G.H. CHABAUD, the Vice-Consul for France at Port Elizabeth, has presented one of the port-crew named Alze Jacobus VON DEMTER, with five pounds for his bravery during the recent gale. At imminent peril to his own life, he went out some distance into the sea and brought ashore a line attached to a piece of wood, which had been thrown overboard from the French barque Jeanne, by which communication was established between the vessel and the shore, and along which the crew were safely landed. – Telegraph.

MILITARY FUNERAL. – The remains of Private McAM, of the 32nd Regt., were interred yesterday afternoon with the customary military honors. The deceased was a Scotchman, and the immediate cause of death was an over indulgence in Cape brandy. This was the first funeral of any member of the 32nd since their arrival in town. – Journal.

KING WILLIAMSTOWN.

PRESENCE OF MIND. – We hear that a married lady at Berlin while in her garden the other day came across a venomous snake, which followed and made several lunges at her. The lady, however, had the presence of mind to keep her face to the reptile and walk or run backwards until she got out of its way. Had she acted otherwise it is very probable she would have been bitten. We regret to learn that the fright had nevertheless an injurious effect. – Ibid.

FATAL ACCIDENT. – We understand that during the storm yesterday week seven Kafirs took shelter on a hut on Mr. FEATHERSTONE’S farm in the Stutterheim district, and while there the lightning struck the hut killing one of the group, and laying the rest prostrate, more or less seriously injured. – Ibid.

GOING! GOING! – Sarah Jane BATES writes to the Binghampton Republican that her husband goes out-a-day and rides a velocipede, and then keeps up a propelling motion with his feet the night.

Saturday, October 9, 1869.

MARRIED, at Bedford, on the 5th October, 1869, by the Rev. James O’CONNELL, William SAMPSON, sen., to Ellen MORROW.

ACCIDENT. – When riding out in company with a friend on Monday afternoon Mr. HYMAN fell from his horse. Reports of the saddest kind spread rapidly through the town, and it was supposed he was dead; but happily, however, he was only severely stunned and a little bruised in the shoulder.

SIR WALTER CURRIE. – Sir Walter CURRIE has arrived in Capetown from the seat of the Koranna war. We regret to learn that the worthy gentleman is suffering from indisposition and is forced to keep to his chamber. He is staying at the Civil Service Club. – Argus.

The Chiselhurst and Kron Prins von Preussen, left the Kowie last week for London, with cargoes of wool and other colonial produce.

CAUTION TO SHOPKEEPERS. – Mr. Wm. WEDDERBURN, sen., shopkeeper, Graham’s Town, was charged on Monday last before C.H. HUNTLEY, Esq., with contravening the 85th section of the Mutiny Act, by purchasing two pairs of boots, the property of Private James CONNOR and Duffery WROTH, of Her Majesty’s 32nd Regiment, from Private John GRIMSHAW, of the same regiment, between the 13th and 18th of September. He paid £4 14s, being 40s fine, and three times the value of the articles. – Journal.

INQUIRY having been made for the following persons, it is requested that information concerning any of them may be communicated to the Colonial Office: GEORGEON, a native of Bordeaux, who came to the Cape forty or fifty years ago, as a schoolmaster; if he be dead, particulars respecting his relations or descendants are required.
METTERNACH (or MEDERNACH), Johann, - formerly served in the First Light Infantry Regiment of the British German Legion, and came to the Cape as a German military settler in the village of Auckland in the year 1848. When last heard of in the year 1864, his address was at Mr. W.J. BATES, boot and shoemaker, Eland’s Post.

PICKINGS FROM ENGLISH PAPERS.
Charles GRITT an errand boy at Newport, Monmouth has begun life as a poisoner. His medium was poisoned wheat. First while he was at the Carleon schools several of the children mysteriously died. Next when in service he has just poisoned his master’s daughter, a girl of eleven years, and confessed doing so. He says he gave the young lady poisoned wheat, only to see what effect it would have on a human being.

A GIRL FOURTEEN YEARS ASLEEP. – Miss Susan Caroline GODSEY, the sleeping wonder died at her mother’s home, some eight miles from Hickman, on Wednesday, the 14th July. The history of Miss GODSEY is well known to the public, a statement of her wonderful condition having been published extensively by the press of the United States. At the time of her death Miss GODSEY was about 26 years of age, and had been asleep, as described, about 14 years.

AWKWARD NAMES. – A Western editor named STEELE reports having received an offer from a printer named DOLIITTLE to go into partnership. He respectfully declined on account of the bad sound the firm name must have – “Do little and Steal,” or vice versa. “One of us would soon be in the poorhouse and the other in the penitentiary.”

FREE STATE.

OBITUARY. – Another death has occurred amongst our small community. On Friday last George WEBBER, jun., one of the twin sons of George WEBBER, cabinetmaker, of this town, died after a short but severe illness, aged 23. The funeral, which was numerously and respectably attended, took place on Sunday, when the Rev. D.G. GROGHAN, Priest-Vicar of the Cathedral, officiated, and delivered a brief address very appropriate to the occasion. – Friend.

POSTSCRIPT.

The Rev. William SHAW, one of the Wesleyan pioneers, has retired from the ministry in which he has laboured for 50 years.

OUR MEMBERS. – Messrs. QUIN and AYLIFF have arrived at their homes, after a bootless battle on the floor of the Parliament House. They have fought well, and this worthily won the praise which their constituents are ready to express. The regret is that many Eastern Province members went to make up the majority on the opposition side, and this defeated every measure designed for our welfare.

INSOLVENCIES. –
John EARLY, shopkeeper, Queenstown.
Philip SARGEANT, clerk, Queenstown.

A young man, who was what is vulgarly called “on the spree”, became involved in a quarrel at a house of ill-fame in Cape Town a few days ago. He was severely beaten about the head, and died from his injuries on Wednesday last.

The Diamond “Star of South Africa’, which was found up-country and bought at Hopetown for £11,000 is mentioned in the English papers per Saxon to have been sold in London for £11,500. This shows that the valuer here had a very accurate idea of the real value of the diamond, and that the full worth out here was given for it.

CRADOCK.

IN THE CASE OF MR. H. TUCKER. – We hear that by the last post Mr. TUCKER was served with three indictments, embracing charges of Fraudulent Insolvency, Perjury and Contravention of the Insolvent ordinance. Mr. Wm. KIDGER (his book-keeper) has also been served with an indictment for Contravening the Insolvent Ordinance, in connection with Mr. TUCKER’S estate. A ‘mass” of supœnas are expected to arrive by this evening’s post, and it is anticipated that Cradock will be quite depopulated during the Criminal Sessions commencing on 1st November next, owing to the number of witnesses who will probably be called upon to give evidence in this case, which will be tried in the Eastern Districts’ Court. – Cradock Register.

A POWERFUL water-mill has recently been erected, and is now worked by Mr. GREATHEAD at Aliwal North. It is fitted with shifting and bolting apparatus, and very excellent fine flour is produced. Wheat of soft grain is grown largely by the Basutos and delivered at Aliwal at a very low figure.

A GERMAN Astronomer has written a pamphlet to prove that we are soon to have a second moon, and that it will be nearer the earth than our present Luna.

BROWN hair is very common in England. Dr. BEDDOES examined the hair of 726 women, and of these he found that 22 had red hair; 95 fair hair; 240 brown; 335 dark brown; and only 33 had black hair.

Saturday, October 16, 1869.

THEFT OF STOCK – sheep and goats principally – are now very common occurrence. About Adelaide several farmers have recently sustained severe losses from inroads on their flocks.

THE 83-CARAT DIAMOND. – The statement made in the Grahamstown papers that this fine large gem had been disposed of in England for £11,500, we are informed, is incorrect. An offer of £16,000 had been made but was refused. If a satisfactory price could not be secured for it in its rough state the owners would place it in the hands of a lapidary, relying upon obtaining a better offer after it has been cut and polished.

LATEST TELEGRAM.
Advocate Office,
Friday, Oct. 15, 1869.

Asia arrived this morning.
Passengers:-
Mr. and Mrs. KENNEDY, Mr. and Mrs. TARODE, Rev. LUPOLT, Mr. GREEN, Mr. LEE, Mr. TIPPERY, Mr. BOSADIN, Rev. ROTH, Mr. and Mrs. CLARKE, Mr. MOORE, Mr. PEEL, Mr. WILSON, Mr. WILKINSON and Mrs. WILKINSON.

Saturday, October 23, 1869.

IN THE INSOLVENT ESTATE OF JOHN INGLETHORPE.
Acting under instructions received from Messrs. LAING and CROXFORD, Trustees in the above Estate, the undersigned will offer to public competition,
ON THE 28TH INSTANT,
The Book Debts and Promissory Notes due to the above Estate amounting to between £400 and £500.
More or less, lists of which may be seen at the Office of the Auctioneer on or before the day of sale.
Seymour, Stockenstrom.
M.E. SMIT, Auctioneer.

IN THE INSOLVENT ESTATE OF GOTTLOB SCHREINER.
Duly authorized by J. QUIN, Esq., sole Trustee in the above Estate, the undersigned will sell, by Public Auction, at Seymour,
ON THE 28TH INSTANT,
The Erf originally granted to Stephanus JANTJES, being
THE LOT NO. 17, Maasdorp
In extent 4 Morgen, 204 Square Roods.
Credit, 6, 12, 18, & 24 months.
Interest at 8 per cent. Per annum.
M.E. SMIT, Auctioneer.
Seymour, Stockenstrom.

MISCELLANEOUS.

STRAWBERRIES. – We have seen this week some strawberries, grown by Mr. TEMLETT, of Alice, which in size and flavour could compete with any grown in the colony. Mr. TEMLETT is an ardent aboriculturist, and in his garden at Alice, he has expended both money and trouble, which hereafter will not only repay the outlay, but benefit the whole district.

The old Kafir-Chief has gone to that bourne whence no traveller returns. He died on Tuesday last at the age of sixty one. We are informed that during his illness he was visited by some of the missionaries who seriously endeavoured to impress his mind with things eternal, but the old man, determinedly closed his ears to their good council. – Gazette.

SWELLENDAM. – We have received from a correspondent at this place an account of a visit recently paid the village by Mr. J. RUSSOUW-BLACKENBERG. Mr. J.R.B., gave a lecture, which kept the audience in roars of laughter and at its termination the Civil Commissioner, Mr. COX, and Mr. Jno. BARRY thanked the lecturer. It appears from one correspondent that MR. J.R.B. is known in the village of Swellendam as the “Star of South Africa.”- Argus.

SALE AT ELAND’S POST. – Mr. M.E. SMIT will hold a large sale of landed property, wagons, sheep, goats, &c., at the above place of Thursday next, 28th inst.

For killing his wife when he was drunk, a native has been sentenced at a circuit court to imprisonment for life.

AN ENGLISHMAN who had been making a dam for a farmer, stole forty sheep from his employer. He is sentenced to three years imprisonment for the theft.

Mr. J. LIONI, professional diamond cutter, passed through Graaff-Reinet last week on his way to Hopetown.

REHABILITATION. – Mr. J.S. KIRKWOOD, and Mr. George GATES have received their rehabilitation from the Supreme Court.

SIR WALTER CURRIE, we are glad to learn, is slowly but surely recovering from his late severe illness.

Saturday, October 30, 1869

BIRTH, at Klip Spruit Nek, Division of Aliwal North, on the 20th October, 1869, the wife of Mr. A.J. KIDWELL, of a Daughter.

DIED, - At Alice, on the 19th of October, aged 50 years, James Musson ROBINSON, formerly of H.M. 45th Regt., esteemed in his life and regretted by all who knew him.

MISCELLANEOUS.

A NEW BALLAD, the words by the late W.R. THOMSON, M.L.A., and the music by Mr. J.S. de VILLIERS’ of the Paarl, has just been published. The title of the ballad is “Who?” – The verses are pretty, and the music is quite worthy the reputation of the composer.

SIR WALTER CURRIE is said to be slightly better.

Messrs. Joseph WOOD, C. COCK, A DOUGLAS, and A. BUCKLEY are included in the list of those whom, on popular rumour, requisitions are to be addressed for the representation of Albany.

RUMOURED DEATH OF MOSHESH. – A correspondent of the Friend writing from Harrismith, says: “There has been a rumour here that MOSHESH is dead, and that here will likely be a rumpus among the Kafirs as to whom they shall have for chief. This report has come two different ways, viz, from the natives who live round about this, and from Abrikooskop. Of course, the truth is not known, but if it be so, I imagine you will have had some official intimation thereof in Bloemfontein.”

THE FATHER OF A FAMILY. – Owing to the inclemency of the weather, very few persons attend Nachtmaal on Sunday. Notwithstanding the troubles of the way, however, one farmer named Christiaan SCHUTTE, put in an appearance – having travelled some five hours ride – to have his twenty-ninth child baptized. Out of this number twenty-one are yet alive. Mr. SCHUTTE is 71 years of age; states that he has had two wives, and that both his first and present wife were Heerlyk Vrouwen.
He is a very active and healthy man: has been an early riser; temperate drinker; seldom drinks wine, but likes a good “Boer sopjie” occasionally; seldom smokes; is a heavy tobacco chewer; and has not lost a tooth up to the present time. He is a first class specimen of a Dutch farmer. – Free Press.

Saturday, November 6, 1869.

NOTICE.
Return of Licences issued by the Distributor of Stamps at Fort Beaufort during the month of October, 1869:-
Half-yearly Butcher’s Licence, expiring December 31, 1869.
1. James HEPBURN, Fort Beaufort.
Retail Shop Licences, expiring December 31, 1869.
1. M.A. BREMMER, Fort Beaufort.
2. E. HENNEMEYER, Adelaide.
J.J. CHRISTIE,
Distributor of stamps.
Stamp Office,
Fort Beaufort, Nov. 2, 1869.

DIED, at the Gwalie Farm, Victoria East, on the 14th October, 1869, Anna Maria Elizabeth, only daughter of Joseph E. and Maria J. AMOS, aged 1 year and 9 months.
She is gone to slumber in the tomb,
But Jesus died and Jesus rose,
And she shall rise again,
And come with Him, when
He appears with all his glorious train.

ADVOCATE TELEGRAM.
Advocate Office,
Monday, Nov 1, 1869.
Steamer Norseman, arrived on the night of October 27th.
Passengers for Algoa Bay:
Mr. GILES, Misses ELLENGERGHER, BROWN, and KIRKNESS, Mr. and Mrs. FERGUESON and child, Mr. and Mrs. PALMER and two children, Mr. FRITSAM.
9 for Capetown and 9 for Natal.

Lord Justice Clerk PATON has disappeared. It was feared he had committed suicide.

The body of PATON was discovered on the 25th. The gentleman had been murdered.

MISCELLANEOUS.

We hear from a private source that the Governor has withdrawn the case against Mr. H. GREEN, our late C.C. & R.M. – Colesberg paper.

THOSE PERSONS who left the colony some time ago for Montevideo do not seem from a letter which has been published to have done as well as they anticipated. Several would wish to be back again. The Cape with all its troubles does not seem, after all, to be in a worse position than some other lands.

OUR FUTURE REPRESENTATIVES. – We heard the name of Mr. J.C. WARNER mentioned as a candidate for a seat in the Assembly. Could Mr. WARNER be induced to go, there would be no better found in the colony. – Free Press.

RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC SERVICE. – A deputation waited upon the Hon. R. GODLONTON yesterday, requesting him to consent to sit for an oil portrait to be placed in the Council Chamber, along with those of Messrs. GRAHAM, BLAINE and others, who by their public services have merited the thanks of the community. Mr. GODLONTON gave a favourable reply, and the Hon. S. CAWOOD, AND Messrs. R. AYLIFF, J. WEBB, J. ROBERNS, J.E. LEVEY, E.P. SHINGLER, and other gentlemen are now taking measures to ensure a successful result.

NEWS BY THE R.M. ST. ‘DANE’
To September 9
UNITED STATES.

INCREASE OF DRUNKENNESS. – The “Boston Transcripts” says – “More drunken people were seen in our streets on August 22 than on any Sabbath within the memory of the oldest inhabitant.” Yet Boston has a prohibitory law.

THE DESTRUCTION OF SODOM AND GOMORRAH,
A “Mr. Ed. Lacy GARBETT” has come to the conclusion that Sodom and Gomorrah were destroyed by a rain of falling stars, charged with sodium and magnesium, the two elements most abounding in the Dead Sea region, or what is now commonly known to astronomers as the “November shower,” which observers have found by spectrum analysis to be strongly charged with these matters.

AN ELOPEMENT SPOILED.- A most delightful sensation was nipped in the bud the other night at Saratogo. A lovely and charming blonde whose father was cruelly obdurate, had nearly escaped through the window to join her anxious sweetheart, who had arranged everything for an immediate wedding. As she put her delicate foot through the window upon the first rung of the ladder, alas! alas! her crinoline caught upon the bell-handle by the fire-place, and the poor girl, unable to advance or retreat, was detained until a chamber-maid accidentally entered the room and released her from her perilous position. Of course the bell created an alarm which rendered elopement impossible.

POSTSCRIPT

A farmer at Swellendam has been sentenced to three months’ imprisonment, with spare diet twice a week, for ill-treating his wife.

A BRUTAL ATTACK. - At Capetown on Saturday night, a man named William SCOTT, who was upon the eve of departure by the Florence to Port Nolloth, was most brutally assaulted by three Kafirs, armed with kerries, one of them it is said carrying an assegai. They assailed him just at the north-west angle of the Exchange buildings. He was quickly brought to the ground, and about two shillings in change and a handkerchief containing pipes, tobacco, and other trifles necessary for a voyage were carried off. Having to proceed in the vessel, a prosecution of the parties was impossible.

THE LATE MR. JOSEPH GREEN. – It is with deep regret that we announce the death of Mr. Joseph GREEN, of this town. Mr. GREEN died this morning, after a brief but painful illness. The deceased had long been a resident in Grahamstown, and by many excellent qualities had won the respect of all. Upright, industrious and intelligent, he well represented the class to which he belonged. The town will miss him very much. Trinity Church will especially feel his death to be a great loss. For a long time the burden of the affairs of that church had fallen mainly upon his shoulders. His time and his substance he freely gave to the religious society to which he was sincerely attached. The sympathies of everyone in the place are with the bereaved family. We are informed that the funeral will take place on Wednesday, at 4 o’clock. A general notice appears in to-day’s paper, and we have been requested to say that special invitations have not been issued. – Journal.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS AND DEBTORS.
In THE Estate of the late Catherine Gertruda BOTHA, widow of William BOTHA, and afterwards married to John VAUGHAN.
All persons claiming to be Creditors in this Estate are requested to file their claims with the Undersigned within SIX WEEKS from this date; and all parties indebted thereto pay their debts within the same period.
J.H. WINDELL,
Executor Dative.
Fort Beaufort, 4th November, 1869.

Saturday, November 13, 1869.

ADVOCATE TELEGRAM.
Thursday, Nov. 11, 1869.
The Northam arrived Table Bay yesterday, with the following passengers:-
For Algoa Bay:
Mr. and Mrs. CHRISTIAN, 4 children and 3 servants, Mr. HALLACK, Mr. and Mrs. and Master TOPER, Mr. KEMP, Colonel the Honourable B. WARD, Mr. DAVIS, Mr. LAATS and family.

MISCELLANEOUS.

DIAMONDS. – The S.S Mary, among other cargo, took to England twenty-six diamonds – fourteen shipped by Messrs. BLAINE and Co., and twelve by Messrs. DUNNELL, EBDEN and Co, valued at 1,400. – E.P. Herald.

The successful candidates for two vacant bursaries in the Gill College are James LEONARD and J.F. PHILIP, Honourable mention is made of Hans MOOLMAN.

A JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES! THE FOLLOWING ADVERTISEMENT, TAKEN FROM THE George paper, is unique. Seldom are so many qualifications found in the one person:
“Wanted, by the undersigned, who is a native of India, a situation. Is competent to undertake the duties of draftsman, copying clerk, &c. and to prepare plans, diagrams, or sketches; is also a painter and sign-board writer. Is willing to take a situation on the roads as constable. Can make ‘punchas’, which will be found very useful in the Karoo during the summer time, to keep away the flies. Is also a first rate baker, cook and waiter. Good references and testimonials. No objection to any part of the colony.
Address C. JOHNSON, office of this paper. The advertiser will remain in George-street about eight days. – Charles JOHNSON.

A young woman who lately sued for breach of promise was offered 200 dollars to settle. “What” she cried, “two hundred dollars for ruined hopes, a shattered mind, a blasted life, and a bleeding heart! Two hundred dollars for all this! Never, never! Make it three and it’s a bargain.” – American paper.

POSTSCRIPT.

THE CASE OF TUCKER. – The trial of Henry TUCKER of Cradock, on a charge of fraudulent insolvency, commenced at Graham’s Town on Friday, and is likely to occupy some days.

The Hon. Mr. BARRINGTON is to be invited to stand for George, in the place of Mr. WEHMEYER.

Mr. SCHOLTZ, Civil Commissioner of Oudsthoorn, has after a period of forty-five years in public service, retired on a full pension.

IMPORTED RAMS. – The Rambouillet and Negretti rams, recently imported from Germany by Mr. WILHELM, were submitted to the public competition after the wool sale yesterday; but only three of them were sold; one to Mr. P.W. COURT, for £50, one to Mr. J. PHILLIPS for £37 10s and one to Mr. TAIT also for £37 10s. These were all of the Rambouillet breed. For the others no satisfactory offers were made. – Telegraph.

NOTICE.
ALL persons having claims against HARDWICK JOHANNES LOUW, of Adelaide; SOLOMON IGNATIUS POTGIETER, of Adelaide; or the Firms LOUW, POTGIETER & Co., or H.J. LOUW & Co.; are requested to file the same, before the 20th November, 1869, with the Undersigned, at the office of Messrs. GREATHEAD & BATE, Grahamstown.
FRED. C. BATE, q.q.
Grahamstown,
November 2, 1869.

Saturday, November 20, 1869.

NOTICE. – DESTITUTE CHILDREN.
Louisa KNOWLES, a bastard girl, aged about 8 years and Christina KNOWLES, a bastard girl aged about 4 years, have been brought to this Office in a state of destitution. The parents of the above children are dead.
Notice is hereby given that unless these children be claimed by some relatives or friends able and willing to support them with SIX WEEKS from this date, they will be indentured to some fit and proper person.
L.H. MEURANT, Res. Mag.
Res. Mag. Office,
November 15, 1869.

MISCELLANEOUS.

“The History of the Cape Colony,” by Mr. A. WILMOT, and the Hon. J.C. CHASE, has just been published. We have not had time as yet to read it sufficiently to give a critical notice of it, but we shall do so hereafter.

There is an unusual amount of sickness in this town just now. Several cases of dysentery are under treatment. An old and respected inhabitant – Mr. W. BROWNING – fell victim to the latter complaint this week, after an illness of only eight or ten days. The deceased was much esteemed for his quiet, unobtrusive, obliging disposition, - and great sympathy is felt for his very large family, which are left entirely unprovided for. It is hoped that the public will come forward liberally to assist the widow and family of eleven children, most of them being of tender age.

ACCIDENT. – On Friday last an accident occurred to three children of Mr. W. WYNNE, Alice, which though serious enough, might have been much more so. A son of Mr. WYNNE, about ten years of age, with two sisters a little older than himself, took it into their heads, to go out for a ride in a cart and pair, and as the boy was driving, part of the traces gave way, and knocking up against the horses heels, frightened the animals, which ran off and could not be controlled by the boy. The cart was upset, and all the children more or less hurt, one of the girls in the fall having had the side of her neck cut so severely as to place her life in jeopardy.

SANTANNA’S Circus Company, now under Mr. Santanna, is performing in Cradock.

We (Journal) regret to say that Messrs. W. and B. ROBERTS, of this town, have been obliged to call a meeting of their creditors.

COMMISSARY-GEN. DRAKE C.B. has been appointed Acting Controller in charge of Great Britain, and Purveyor-in-Chief.

MR. DAVID MIRANDA and Miss HIRST (of the Miranda HARPER Company) were married recently. The company is still performing at Capetown with very great success.

KILLED BY DOGS. – We regret to hear that Mr. J. PHILIPS sustained a rather heavy loss last night, four of the Australian rams he purchased on Wednesday have been worried to death by dogs. He had placed several in a yard at the back of Mason’s hotel, where he is staying, and before they could be prevented had killed four and injured some others. – Telegraph.

F.A.M. POLICE. – The Queenstown Free Press says: - “It is said that Mr. GILFILLAN, the senior Inspector of the Force, will shortly proceed to Graham’s Town to make arrangements with regard to the command of the Police during the convalescence of Sir Walter Currie. Mr. GILFILLAN has been connected with the force since its first formation.”

THE CASE OF MR. TUCKER. – In the Eastern Districts’ Court on Friday, the solicitor-General addressed the jury yesterday about three hours and a half on behalf of the Crown. Mr. Advocate BARRY then followed in an able address to the jury on behalf of the prisoner. The judge summed up in favour of accused. The jury retired for about an hour, and returned with a verdict of “Not Guilty”. The verdict was received with great cheering, in the midst of which Mr. TUCKER was carried off in triumph by his friends. All other charges withdrawn by the Grown and KIDGER will not be prosecuted.

EXECUTION IN THE FREE STATE. – Nicholaas Geerts RICHARDS was executed at Fauresmith on the 1st instant for the murder of his wife. At the gallows he confessed his guilt, saying he was perfectly reconciled to his maker, and wished to meet his death. He confessed that he had attempted to poison both his children, one an infant at the mother’s breast, by giving it poison in water. The elder, four years old, he tried to kill by putting poison in a grape. All this wickedness was done out of an unlawful regard for a Miss van de BERG, who lived on the farm where he lived, and where the poisoning took place. The correspondent of the Tyd, who supblies (supplied) this information, says: -“If the above declaration of RICHARDS, made with death before his eyes, be true, it is doubly amazing, yea horrible, that this young woman who was not only present at the execution with her betrothed, but was married just after witnessing this terrible scene.”

DIED, At Fort Beaufort, on Monday, the 15th November, William BROWNING, aged 49 years and 10 months, leaving a widow and eleven children to mourn their irreparable loss. The widow and family beg to tender their sincere thanks to Dr. and Mrs. BREDA, and all the numerous friends for their kindness and sympathy during their sad affliction.

POSTSCRIPT.

Mr. KENNEDY will contest the Swellendam seat with Messrs. MOODIE and REITZ.

THOMAS ALFRED KING, Esq., has been appointed Justice of the Peace, for the district of Victoria East.

INSOLVENCIES DECLARED.
Cornelis Willem SMUTS, saddler, Graaff-Reinet.
Pieter Johannes THERON, farmer, Rooi Poort, Queenstown.

CAUTION. – A young man named SCHONE, residing in Lower Albany, near Clumber, died recently through rubbing the head of a dog which had eaten a portion of an ox that had died of melt sickness. Deceased had a cut on his fingers and became inoculated with the virus. His untimely end is deeply regretted. – Journal.

Saturday, November 27, 1869.

NOTICE.
DESTITUTE CHILD.
John HENDERSON, an European, has been brought to this Office, in a state of destitution. His age is about 13 years; his father is supposed to be in the Free State, or in Natal; his mother is in Port Elizabeth.
Notice is hereby given that unless the said JOHN HENDERSON be claimed with SIX WEEKS from this date, by some relative or friends able and willing to support him, he will be indentured to some fit and proper person.
L.H. MEURANT, Res. Mag.
Res. Mag’s Office, Fort Beaufort, 23rd November, 1869.

MISCELLANEOUS.

TO SMOKERS – The Juice of Watercresses is said to destroy the poisonous effects of nicotine, without injuring the flavour of the tobacco.

THE South African Central Bank, Graaff-Reinet, WANTS A CLERK. His salary is to be £50 a year. He is of course, expected to be honest.

PARLIAMENTARY. – A requisition is in course of signature, asking R.H. ARDERNE, Esq., to stand as one of the representatives for Cape Town at the ensuing elections.

EASTERN DISTRICTS COURT. – Mr. CROSBY, of the Attorney-General’s office has been appointed Registrar of the Eastern Districts Court.

Mr. FRANKLIN and Mr. HOLLAND are likely to be nominated for Grahamstown in opposition to Mr. CLOUGH. Mr. FRANKLIN is also spoken of for Albany.

CALIFORNIA’S riches were detected by a labourer, James W. MARSHALL, in Jan. 1848 and in May the rush of gold-seekers in the valley of the Sacramento had fairly set in. The gold of North Carolina was discovered by three children in 1799. The father kept the yellow pebble for your (four) years, using it to keep the door of his hut closed or open. He sold it to a jeweller in a neighbouring town for three and a half dollars. It was a nugget of solid gold weighing 15lb., and worthy of nearly £900. It appears that the gold of New South Wales was first detected in 1839, and re-discovered in that and other Australian colonies from time to time for many years. Not till 1851 did it attract definite attention; then the usual rush from all quarters of the globe set in with extraordinary vehemence.

Saturday, December 4, 1869.

BIRTH, –At Fort Beaufort, on Wednesday, the 24th Nov., 1869, the wife of C.J. HAGELTHORN, Esq., of a Son.

DIED, - At Fort Beaufort, on the 1st inst, Mary HOLLIDAY, wife of Chas. HOLLIDAY, aged 47 years and 8 months; deeply regretted by a numerous family and a large circle of friends.

DIED, - At his residence, Alice on the 26th ult. Andrew DEVELLING, aged 44 years and 9 months; leaving a wife and 9 children to mourn their irreparable loss.

MISCELLANEOUS.

CAUGHT AT LAST. – Piet ROOI and CUPIDO, the two notorious Koranna marauders and murderers have been captured.

SIR WALTER CURRIE. – Since his return to Oatlands, Sir Walter CURRIE, we are happy to report, has improved health, and has taken daily carriage exercise.

SERGEANT HARRISON, 1st 9th Regt. who deserted from K.W. Town a short time ago, has been captured, and was brought back to town on Saturday last.

PARLIAMENTARY. – We hear that Mr. John DICK, of the Gonubie, has expressed his willingness to stand for the representation of this division. He is in favour of one house, of the Currency Bill, and other useful measures, but to oppose to export duty on wool and other products.

POSTSCRIPTS.

The 32nd regiment. – Capt. the Hon. R.H. de MONTMORENCY, to be major, by purchase, vice H. PRIESTLY, who retires. Lieut. C.H. TRUEMAN, to be captain, by purchase, vice the Hon. R.H. de MONTMORENCY.

HOPETOWN. – Messrs. HOND, WEBB, and de KOCK, have returned after an absence of about fourteen days. Mr. HOND brought with him 60 diamonds and Mr. de KOCK 17.

TREATMENT OF A PAUPER. – A communication from Stellenbosch, dated 25th inst., brings to our notice the following occurrence: - A man named RICE, and Englishman, late of the 55th Regt. died on Sunday afternoon as a pauper, when application was made to the Resident Magistrate (Mr. van OUDTSHOORN) to order a coffin to be supplied, which he refused to do, in consequence of which the man was buried in his clothes, covered with some sugar-sacks, on Monday afternoon, without a clergyman or any friends attending. Mr. CROZIER, church-warden of the English Church, declined doing anything for the man, saying that the man never attended the English Church at Stellenbosch, although he knew he was baptized in that Church. The Dutch clergyman being applied to (deceased’s wife being a member of the Dutch Reformed Church), he declined to interfere in the matter. – Standard and Mail.

LATEST TELEGRAM.
Arrival of the “Briton”.
The R.M. St. Briton, Capt. R.W. VYVYAN arrived in Table Bay yesterday, bringing the English mails to the 25th ultimo, and the following passengers for:
Algoa Bay: Mr. BENJAMIN, Master BENJAMIN, Mr. BLASSEN.

THE NEW ORDER OF THINGS. – Iowa recently had a wedding in which a female clergyman tied the knot and officially kissed the bride-groom.

Saturday, December 11, 1869.

MISCELLANEOUS.

Messrs. BROWN and KING have been returned for Victoria without a contest.

Messrs. THOMPSON and CLOUGH have been returned for Graham’s Town unopposed.

Mr. W.H. RAWSTORNE has been committed for trial on a charge of embezzlement of Divisional Council Funds.

AN ENTERTAINMENT was given in Alice on Wednesday last, at which Mr. B. WOEST enlivened the audience by relating some interesting reminiscences of well-known early settlers.
ANOTHER of the old Settlers has passed to his long home, - Mr. William WEDDERBURN, sen., - at the advanced age of 69 years. Deceased came to this colony in 1820 with the Salem party, and leaves behind him a numerous family occupying useful positions in life in the country of his adoption.

(Extract) We exceedingly regret to record the sudden death of Thomas JONES, a merchant of this city, of the firm of RUDD, JONES & Co. On Saturday night he fell down dead at Mr. George TWENTYMAN’S, where he was staying for a change of air. He leaves a widow and eleven children to mourn their loss. – Argus.

POSTSCRIPT.

An attempt was made by a native to enter the house of Mr. PAYNE, on Wednesday last, but Mr. P. was wide awake, and inflicted a wound with a penknife on the hand of the would-be burglar, who was attempting to open the window. The wound led to the discovery of the rascal, who received three months for his trouble.

A SIGN OF THE TIMES. – There were ten applications for the situation of clerk in the South African Central Bank, at £50 per annum. Joseph McCABE was the fortunate candidate, - C.R. Herald.

THE LATE Mr. BOWLER. – It is with sincere regret we announce the death of Mr. T.W. BOWLER, for many years a water-colour artist and teacher of drawing in this city. Mr. BOWLER fared none too well in a country where art of all kinds is but poorly appreciated and supported. He left the Cape in search of better fortune elsewhere.

Saturday, December 18, 1869.

MISCELLANEOUS.

THEFTS. – We hear that a good many thefts of stock have been committed in this and neighbouring districts. Last week, Mr. J. ATTWELL, of Battlesden, near Alice, had 45 well-bred ewes, and five thoroughbred rams stolen from his flocks.

MURDER AT TARKASTAD. - We are informed by a gentleman who arrived here on Wednesday, that a lamentable occurrence took place at Tarkastad on Tuesday evening last. A man named STEDWORTHY – a mason – going home partially intoxicated met a Kafir with whom he had previously quarrelled. The Kafir attacked him with a knobkerrie, when, in a moment of passion, STEDWORTHY drew a knife and stabbed the Kafir to the heart. The following morning STEDWORTHY gave himself up to the authorities, and is now in custody. – Queenstown Representative.

PROMOTION. – We understand that Mr. C. BARBER, at present acting magistrate of Bathurst, has been appointed to succeed Mr. EDYE in the Civil Commissionership of Peddie.

J.M. CROSBY, Esq., is gazetted as Master and Registrar of the Eastern Districts Court, and a justice of the peace for Albany.

MR ADVOCATE COLE. – A correspondent to an up-country paper, writing from Capetown says: “It is rumoured that after all a place as Judge will be found for Mr. COLE, when the Chief Justice (who has just received his Knighthood,) retires next year.

C.W. PAKENHAM, Esq., an old respected member of this community, died this morning after a short illness. He was director of the Guardian Assurance and Trust company. Formerly he was a partner in the firm of BLACK & Co. of this town, which came to grief during the late commercial crisis. – Telegraph.

LATEST TELEGRAMS.
Advocate Office,
Friday, Dec., 17.
PORT Elizabeth. – Friday, December 17. – Mr. James DAY, Accountant Port Elizabeth Bank, was yesterday apprehended on a charge of fraud and embezzlement, and lodged in prison. He confessed the crime to the Cashier, and said that he and Walter WHITE, former Paying Teller of the Bank, had taken the money and falsified the accounts. Amount taken over, £2,000. Took place long ago. Warrant has been issued for the apprehension of Walter WHITE, who is at King Williamstown.

Celt arrived last night.
Passengers for Algoa Bay – Mr. GODFREY, Mr. MACKENZIE, Mr. COX, Miss BEDDRE, Mrs. YETTES, Master EYRE, Mrs. And Miss BELLINFANTE.

The Good Hope sailed for the Cape on the 6th with the following passengers –
For Algoa Bay:
Mrs. C. HARDY, and Misses HARDY (five), Mrs. L’ESTRANGE, Rev. and Mrs. LEITH, Miss SMITH, Rev. W. HUGHES, Mr. Harley WHITE, Mr. J.K. HAINSWORTH.

Yesterday the steamer Chiltern, one of the Great Eastern’s tenders, arrived. She has on board 270 miles of Cable. The big ship is expected on Saturday or Monday.

Heavy northerly gale blowing in Table Bay. No shipping accidents as yet.

Saturday, December 25, 1869.

BOTTLE STORE,
Market-Square, Adelaide.
The Undersigned begs to inform the public of Adelaide and
surrounding country that he will open a BOTTLE STORE in
conjunction with his usual business of General Merchandize, &c.,
ON THE 1ST OF JANUARY NEXT.
Families supplied with the best Liquors of all kinds at moderate rates.
C. LILFORD.
Adelaide, Dec. 18, 1869.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS & DEBTORS.
In the Interstate Estate of the late Aletta Maria von DUPREE and surviving husband Johannes Petrus NEL, of Wilger Fontein, division of Victoria East.
ALL Persons having any Claims against, or being indebted to, the above Estate, are requested to file their claims with, or pay their debts to, the Undersigned with SIX WEEKS from the date hereof.
J.P. NEL.
Alice, December, 1869.

MISCELLANEOUS.

A COMPANY of the 32nd marched into town on Wednesday morning, headed by the fifes and drums of the 20th.

RETRENCHMENT. – We hear that Mr. J.C. KAYSER’S Office at Tamacha, as resident with the chiefs SEWANI and JALI, is to be abolished at the end of the month.

THEFTS. – We continue to hear of thefts of stock from various quarters. Mr ANDREWS, of the Kroomie, Mr. ROUX, and several other farmers have been sufferers.

OPTHATMIA. – This complaint, we regret to say, is very prevalent just now. Hardly a house in the town but has one or more of its members afflicted by the distressing malady, - the junior branches especially. Slow fever is also prevalent.

The relict of the late Sir Andries STOCKENSTROM died at Graaff-Reinet on the 26th November, aged 81 years.

ENTERPRIZE. – Mr. SCHERMBRUCKER intends to erect an oil and paper mill on the east side of the Buffalo. We have not heard whether the machinery has been shipped, but it is not at all improbable. – Gazette.

A CHARGE of forgery has been preferred at Burghersdorp against MR. D.G. KENNEMEYER, the auctioneer, anent certain prom. Notes purporting to bear the signature of a Mr. Barend de BRUIN, of which the latter denies all knowledge. The accused is under bail.

SHOCKING ACCIDENT. – A serious accident happened yesterday morning, below Sydenham Cottage, to a Dutch farmer named HOLTHAUSEN. While jumping off the disselboom of his wagon, his foot slipped, and he was thrown among the wheels, which passed across his loins and legs. He was brought into town by Mr. RICHARDS, who was passing with his spider, and conveyed him to Mr. SPACE’S, in Queen-street, where he now lies. Dr. THOM was speedily in attendance, and, under his skilful treatment, the man is doing well. – E.P. Herald.

HIS FIFTH WIFE. – The Rev. POSTMA of Burghersdorp is about to enter the bonds of matrimony for the fifth time. The bride elect is a bouncing lassie of sixteen. The banns were published for the first time on Sunday, the 5th inst’ – E.P. Herald.

BIRTH. – At Adelaide, on the 21st inst. the wife of Mr. J.T. WILLS, of a Daughter.

POSTSCRIPT.

The relict of the late sir Andries STOCKENSTROM, we are happy to say, is still living, and in good health. A country contemporary chronicled her death instead of that of Miss. STOCKENSTROM, sister to the late Sir Andries, who died recently at Graaff-Reinet at an advanced age.

Mr. Wm. ESTMENT, sen, died at Grahamstown on the 18th inst.

The farm “Prentice Kraal”, Uitenhage, which belonged to the estate of the late Justin McCARTHY, was submitted to public competition through Mr. KIRKWOOD this morning. It was knocked down to Mr. CHRISTIE, q.q. for £2,000. – Telegraph.

The Good Hope arrived in Table Bay on Thursday last, having experienced a heavy northerly gale for three days before arrival. She brings the following passengers for
Algoa Bay:-
Mrs. MANDY, Mrs. L’ESTRANGE, Miss MANDY, Miss S. MANDY, Miss A. MANDY, Miss L. MANDY, Miss Marie MANDY, Rev. Mr. and Mrs. LEITH, Miss SMITH (died on the voyage), Miss. H. WHITE, Mr. W. HUGHES, and Mr. P.R. AINSWORTH.