When I asked Sue for permission to forward her posting, she not only granted it, but added more information for us. Linne "Richard Bowles the 1820 settler to South Africa was in one of the parties that traveled out on 'The Weymouth'. Although not connected with this family, my own ancestors were on the Weymouth, and I have made a transcription of the log of the ship and the muster roll which appear on the site at <http://www.1820settlers.com/>www.1820settlers.com under Topics." Richard, Elizabeth, Jemima Bowles are listed on the ship. ===================================================================== Match: Bowles Source: SOUTH-AFRICA-EASTERN-CAPE-L@rootsweb.com From: Sue Mackay <rhoosesue@yahoo.co.uk> Subject: Extracts from Grahamstown Journal Jan - Feb 1848 Taken from CO53/16 National Archives, Kew, London. I have no further knowledge of people mentioned here, having merely transcribed the information from the newspapers, but these entries were photographed at Kew using a digital camera, some in better focus than others, and transcribed at home, so if you are related to someone mentioned I may be able to send you a .jpg file of the entry on the understanding that it would be for personal use and not for publication, including on a website (which would violate my digital camera license with the PRO). I have no objections to these transcriptions being added to a personal website provided no charge is made to read them Sue Mackay Cardiff UK Saturday 1 January 1848 EDUCATION Mrs. M.P. ADAMS returns her thanks to her friends and the public for the patronage she has hitherto received and solicits a continuance of their favours. Her Day and Boarding School for Young Ladies will re-open on Thursday 20th January 1848 Stolen from Mr. MOUNTFORD at Manleyís Flat on the 22nd instant, two cows, one black, branded TP, the other red without horns, marked T. Whoever will return them to the owner shall receive a reward of 10/- a head. TO LET, the large and commodious stores situated in Bathurst Street, the property of the Undersigned. They may be had either together or separately. For particulars apply to J. EDKINS Sen. NOTICE: The Undersigned intending soon to leave the colony requests all claims against him may be sent to him for adjustment immediately, and that all open accounts and bills due to him may be settled. Thos. NELSON Grahamís Town, Jan 1st 1848 NOTICE: The Undersigned being about to leave the colony requests that all persons indebted to him will settle their accounts without delay, and all claims against him will be sent to his office for adjustment. S. RODOLF Grahamís Town 31st December 1847 Married on Friday 31st instant Mr Robert READ, chemist, youngest son of the late R.READ Esq of Oakus Farm, Wilts to Sarah Ann, eldest daughter of Mr. W.J.EARLE of this place. Grahamís Town 31st December 1847 Birth, this morning Jan 1st 1848 at the house of Mr. HYDE, Mrs. M. BERRY of Fort Beaufort of twin daughters. Saturday 8 January 1848 Died at his farm Trentham Park on the 30th December, aged 67 years, Mr. John STANLEY, an old and respected Inhabitant of this Frontier, having come to this colony in 1820. Deceased was employed fetching wood, when his wagon was attacked by Kaffirs who, after putting an end to his existence, mutilated his remains in a manner too shocking to describe. Deceased has left a Widow to deplore the loss of an affectionate husband. Mr. John EAGAR Being about to close his Establishment in Port Elizabeth, has instructed the Undersigned to offer for Private Sale his newly built HOUSE Situate in the Main Street The premises have a commanding elevation, in the most central part of the town, and consist of a large store, 40 by 20, with piazza over entrance well suited either for a Wholesale or a good Retail Store, and a Dwelling House entirely separate from the above, containing three large bedrooms, drawing and dining rooms &c, all under slate roof, well finished, and fit for immediate occupation. T is a good yard, and abundant room for the erection of stores at back. Also in the rear of the above on the Hill, a piece of BUILDING GROUND Commanding an extensive view of the whole Bay and well adapted for a site for a good Dwelling House. For particulars apply to Mr. EAGAR on the Premises or to the Undersigned Jas. HALL, Auctioneer Port Elizabeth 28th December 1847 CROFTíS TINCTURE OF LIFE A Certain Specific For the Bite of the Snake And which has also in numerous cases been found to be a quick and effectual cure for Horse Sickness Sponge Sickness in cattle Distemper in dogs Numerous unquestionable Testimonials can be had of the efficacy of the above in the cure of the Maladies stated. DIRECTIONS FOR USE In Snake Bites ñ The part bitten to be slightly scarified and a rag moistened with the Tincture to be applied. From 8 to 10 drops to be taken internally in a gill of water. Horse Sickness ñ 30 to 60 drops to be administered internally in half a pint of water Sponge Sickness ñ 8 to 12 drops do. The part affected to be slightly scarified and a rag moistened with the Tincture applied to the part Distemper in Dogs ñ From 6 to 8 drops to be given in half a pint of milk To be had of the Proprietor, Grahamís Town, and of Messrs. F.H. COLE and G.A. MUNRO, Chemists, Grahamís Town, Price in Glass Stopper Bottles , small 5s, large 10s Saturday January 15 1848 Married on 13th inst at St.Georgeís Church by the Rev. J. HEAVYSIDE, Capt. C.H. SOMERSET CM Rifles, eldest son of Colonel SOMERSET KH, to Miss Christiana Emma THOMPSON, eldest daughter of W.R. THOMPSON Esq JP Birth at Bloem Fontein, British Residency, on the 14th December 1847, Mrs. T.S. COLLEY of a son Died at Fort Beaufort 3rd inst, Mr. Chas. HOOD aged 44 years Died on Wednesday 22nd December 1847 at the residence of her brother , Mr. H.J. HALSE, Waterfall, near the Caledon River, after a severe illness of only two days, Eliza Ann, aged 14 years and 7 months, youngest daughter of Mr. T.H. HALSE W.KIDSON Wine and Spirit Merchant Bathurst Street Has received by late arrivals a quantity of Cape Brandy Of a superior quality, and which he offers at a reasonable rate Gin in green cases French brandy in wood and cases Pale sherry Brown sherry Rum shrub Liqueurs &c &c Rice Sugar Coffee Meal Flour Tea &c &c Orders received and punctually attended to and forwarded to any outpost Grahamís Town 11 Jan 1848 Saturday 22 January 1848 NOTICE Mr. Thos. NELSON being about to leave the colony has appointed his son, Mr. J.E. NELSON, to collect in all debts due to him or that may become due, and to manage his affairs while he is absent from the colony Grahamís Town 21 January 1848 Saturday 29 January 1848 DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP We the Undersigned, having this day dissolved partnership by mutual consent, have agreed that all debts contracted by the late Firm of KITCHEN and BROWN and all debts due to the late Firm are to be paid to John BROWN, who is the only authorised party to receive them. Witness ñ Wm. WALLACE S.KITCHEN J.BROWN King Williams Town 11th Jan 1848 SALEM WESLEYAN ACADEMY In consequence of the late distressing bereavement in the family of Mr. IMPEY, in connection with other circumstances, some alterations in the arrangements of that concern are indispensable. The School will not therefore be re-opened until the next quarter, commencing in April, of which due notice will be given. Salem, Jan 27th 1848 Married on Saturday 22nd inst Mr. Chas. WILLIAMS, fourth son of the late William WILLIAMS Esq of Wellington House, Edgbaston, Warwickshire to Elizabeth Fraser, youngest daughter of Mr. John LOWRIE of this town. Died at Salem on the 24th instant, aged 55 years, Mrs. Anne Frances IMPEY, wife of Mr. G. IMPEY of the Salem Academy. Those who knew the deceased best will best appreciate the loss sustained by her husband and family, and by the community of which she formed one of the brightest Christian ornaments. Died at her residence in Campbell Street, Fort Beaufort, on the 7th January 1848, Mrs. Lucy ULYATE (born Lucy MOULE) aged 65 years. She has left an aged husband, nine children and thirty nine grandchildren to bereave the loss. She was one of the best of wives and the tenderest of mothers. Long will her loss be felt by her relations. She died in peace. Died at Grahamís Town on the 26th Jan 1848 after a severe affliction of about 8 years, Mr. Richard HAYHURST, aged 68 years. Deceased was one of the British Settlers of 1820. His end was peace. Died at Bloem Vontein, British Residency, on Tuesday morning the 11th inst, James John, son of Thomas and Elizabeth COLLEY, aged 23 days. NOTICE Notwithstanding the repeated warnings given by the Undersigned to carriers and others to desist from trespassing and injuring the Sidbury Park Property by driving their wagons out of the public road, near the old spring, and crossing a ditch and fence made at great trouble and expense ñ about 30 wagons did, on Sunday 23rd inst, drive through the above private property a distance of one mile, cutting up the ground and levelling the fence to the ground. ONE POUND REWARD will be given to any person who will come forward with the names of the parties in charge of the said wagons, in order that legal proceedings might be instituted against them for the injury done. After this notice no outspanning will be allowed, and wagon drivers are again warned that the utmost rigour of the law will be taken advantage of in future for every sort of trespass committed upon Sidbury Park Property. Charles Crawford DANIELL William Henry DANIELL Sidbury Park 24th Jan 1848 FINAL NOTICE All accounts, promissory notes &c due to the late firm of McMASTER and PAKENHAM Not settled during the current month will be handed over (without distinction) to an attorney for recovery C.W.PAKENHAM 8th Jan 1848 Mr.B.SIMPSON is empowered to settle all accounts due to the late firm of McMASTER and PAKENHAM at Waterloo Bay C.W.PAKENHAM Grahamís Town 8th Jan 1848 NOTICE The Undersigned cautions all persons against shooting, hunting or outspanning on his farm Vege Kraal, Fish River Drift, adjoining Fort Brown. All unauthorised persons found so trespassing will be prosecuted, and all cattle sent to the pound from this date. J. PRYOR TO LET A cottage with outbuildings on the Green Vale Farm, adjoining Sidbury, with right of grazing one or two spans of oxen. For particulars apply to J. AUSTEN Saturday 5 February 1848 TO SAWYERS Wanted at King Williams Town, twelve sawyers, to whom constant employment would be given at 10 shillings and six pence per 100 feet (lunar measurement). Apply to Wallan HEWETSON, King Williams Town, British Kaffraria Feb 1 1848 Wanted by the Undersigned, a journeyman Bread and Biscuit Baker, to whom liberal wages will be given, and every encouragement if a steady and sober man. Also a smart lad wanted as an apprentice. W. HOPE Fort Beaufort Found on the Howisonís Poort Road, a Bank Note. The loser can ecover it by applying to the undersigned at the Poort John H. SMITH Howisonís Poort, 2nd Feb 1848 Saturday 12 February 1848 Birth at Grahamís Town on the 6th inst, Mrs. ROBEY of a daughter The undersigned cautions all persons against cutting wood, shooting, hunting or outspanning on their farms Burnt Kraal, Palmiet Fontein and Saxfold and all unauthorised persons found so trespassing shall be prosecuted, and all cattle be sent to the pound from this date. J.GOLDSWAIN & Sons Feb 11th 1848 Died at Grahamís Town of dysentery on 20th Jan 1848, Humphrey THOMAS, aged 36 years. Deceased was the son of James THOMAS, one of the British Settlers of 1820, and was greatly esteemed by all who knew him. Notice to Creditors & Debtors In the Estate of the late John REYNOLDS of Graham's Town. All persons having claims against the above Estate are requested to send them to the undersigned within six weeks from this date, and those indebted to the same to settle their accounts within the same period. Frederick HUNWICK, Ex-Test. Graham's Town, 25 Jan 1848 Mr. Joseph CAWOOD, intending to leave Grahamís Town for England at the commencement of the ensuing month, requests that all claims against him may be sent in immediately to the Counting House of Cawood Bros. TO LET In Jamesí Party, about 3 miles from the Village of Bathurst, the Location of James USHER Sen This property is planted with a large number of Orange Trees now in full bearing, together with a variety of other fruit trees. It is abundantly supplied with water from two fine springs ñ and contains an inexhaustible supply of wood of various kinds. Any further information may be obtained by applying to James USHER, Grahamís Town. Saturday 19 February 1848 Married on Tuesday 1st instant by the Rev Alexander SMITH, Minister of the Dutch Reformed Church at Uitenhage, William ATKINSON of Graaff-Reinet to Amelia Maria PANNELL, 3rd daughter of Robert PANNELL HP 60 Rifles. In the Supreme Court of the Colony of the Cape of Good Hope Cape Town, the 18th day of December 1848 [sic] John CARLISLE Applicant v Thomas ROBSON Respondent Upon motion this day made to this Court by Mr. J.W.EBDEN it was prayed on the affidavit of the said John CARLISLE, now produced and read, for an interdict in order to restrain Thos. ROBSON, the above respondent, from removing, selling or alienating any of the Goods, and any of the Sheep or other animals, as well those belonging to the applicant John CARLISLE as those belonging to the said respondent, or any other person, being upon a certain Farm or Place situate in the division of Somerset, called Glen Cliff, the property of the said applicant, until the said respondent shall have paid the rent due by the said respondent to the said applicant, under and by virtue of a certain contract of lease executed by and between the said applicant and respondent, dated the 21st day of February 1844 or thereabouts, and done and performed all matters and things which ought by him to be done and performed under the said contract. Whereupon it is ordered that the said interdict be and the same is hereby granted as prayed to continue in force until the further order of the court upon cause shown. By order of the court T.H.BOWLES Registrar of the Supreme Court UNION INN (Formerly occupied by Mr. J. OíBRIEN) Mr. William SHAIL having taken the above House of Accommodation begs to inform the inhabitants of Town and Country that no care or expense will be spared in giving general satisfaction to those who may favour him with their custom. He has made arrangements by which he can at all times be supplied with the best foreign wines and spirits, which he will sell on very reasonable terms. His Table will at all times be supplied with the best the market affords. Wagon drivers accommodated in the best possible manner. Stabling for horses and good Forage always on hand at moderate prices. G.B. CURL Begs to inform his friends and travellers generally that he has purchased those extensive premises in Campbell Street, lately the property of Quartermaster MAGILL, 7th Dragoon Guards. He takes this opportunity to return thanks for the very liberal support he has hitherto received, and hopes that this successful attempt to provide Superior Accommodation will meet with increased patronage of all old friends and give satisfaction to all who may kindly favour him with a visit. Saturday 26 February 1848 Married at Grahamís Town on Wednesday last, Joseph, second son of the late Walter CURRIE Esq. JP of Bathurst, to Frances Jemima, eldest daughter of John CARLISLE Esq of Belmont. Birth at Colesberg on Sunday 13th inst, Mrs. Thos. HOLMES of a son Died on the 24th Feb at the residence of Mr. Joseph YELLING, Innkeeper, after a few days illness, Mr. John WILLIAMSON, known as Dr.WILLIAMSON, one of the old settlers of 1820 ñ aged 59 years. London Tavern and Hotel Buffalo Mouth Mr. James RYDER respectfully announces to his friends and the public that he has opened the above Establishment for the accommodation of Travellers and the public generally. In soliciting the custom and patronage of his friends and Travellers JR begs to assure them that no exertions shall be wanting on his part to secure their convenience and comfort, on the most reasonable terms. JR will at all times be provided with the very best Cape and foreign wines, spirits, ale porter &c Grahamís Town 24th January 1848 THE FLOOD Winterberg, 10th Feb 1848 The recent flood has done, I am sorry to say, immense damage in this neighbourhood. The water rose so rapidly that it was impossible to remove any effects from buildings situated near the river. That fine water mill belonging to Mr. WIGGLE Sen. has been completely demolished, he water rushing down with such violence that it carried one of the stones a distance of 700 yards. This stone is nearly eight inches thick and four feet in diameter. My wagonmakerís and smithís establishment, which was carried on at the mill under the superintendence of Mr. WESTERBAR, is quite broken up, the whole of my property there having been swept away, namely ñ 2 new wagons just painted and completed, 4 do. nearly finished, wagon wood for 15 wagons, the whole of my smithís and wagonmakerís tools, new wagon chests, household furniture &c, amounting to at least £800 sterling. In addition to the foregoing I have lost 300 sheep by death, with some damage done to my buildings at the farm on which I re! side. Poor Mr. WESTERBAR is deserving of much sympathy. He has lost his all, only escaping with life and that of his family, and what clothing they wore at the time. He is now dependent on charity, not having saved any tools to recommence his business with. Information has reached us that some portion of the property thus lost has been picked up along the banks of the river. Should this be the case it is hoped that it will be restored, and any person giving information which may lead to the recovery of any of the lost articles will be rewarded for their trouble. W. BEAR