The Sun.
London, England, 1847-06-22 00:00:00

CAPE OF GOOD HOPE,

Wo have received Cape of Good Hope papers to the
list of April inclusive, from which we regret to learn
that the Kafir war is not yet at an end. Although much
asubdind, the hostile tribes carry on a bold desultory
'warfare, to the continual annoyance and loss of the colo-
nists. We append some extracts from the journals :
(From the South African Commercial Advel tiser April 14, )
There is nothing from the frontier this week, except
some details that indicate a determination to resist to the
last on the part of some of the Kafir tribes. Two
Then have fallen, and some officers of rank, it is said, the
Governor and the Commander of the Forces amongst
others have had narrow escapes from the balls of lurking
vnetaies.
From Mossel-bay intelligence has been received of the
lamentable death of Dr. Symes It appears that Dr.
Byrne, son of Mr. John Symo, of this town, on his arri-
val at Mossel• bay, went ih a boat to view a small rocky
islet in the vicinity, accompanied by the master of the
vessel, a young friend and a boy ; the weather being
6oes and the sea perfectly tranquil at the time. Nothing
is farther known of the party but that all have perished,
the body of Dr.. Some alone being found on the beach.
(From the Frontier Times.)
A. letter from the frontier states—
",Thior.:,-6 in Kafirland are in a very unsettled state so
that dot day nor an hour is to be lost; there is an
.-sdercurrent working in Kafirland, the effect of which,
Perhaps, will be seen when too late. Lately there was
ft rumour that Sandilla's and Boatman's men were mov-
ipg the Amatola; that Pate had sent a message to San-
tele to say that if he had made such a stand against the
kaglish as he had, things would be quite different to
*hat they are; and that the Gaikas were going over to
Creli. The Kafirs are scarcely afraid of the force now
oh the frontier. They care little for our English
soldiers. They will keep out of the way of the cannon
and Dragoons; they chiefly dread the Cape Riflemen
and Hottentots. I suppose all our eyes are now upon
Sir Henry Pottinger, but he will be an extraordinary
roan if he be able to settle affairs without a larger force
on the frontier, and if this is required, where will he get
It? and in one day it may be required. Fires hare lately
been seen upon Gaika's Peak, which are considered as
signs for something. The Boers on the posts on the
north-east boundary have all dispersed since Sir Andries
telgn'lZt. They were designed to keep tif Tambookies
an
Creli in awe, or to come to assist to subdue the
Gttikas, &c. The resignation of Sir Andries was one of
the greatest calamities that has happened to us."
~...SATURDAY.—lnformation received that Lieutenant
• Hyde, Fingo Levy, with a party of his men, lately
fell upon some Kafirs at Hell Poort, capturing a gun
and three bundles of assegais. One Kafir was killed,
and another, it is supposed was wounded.
(From the Eastern Province Herald.)
'The following extract from a letter from the first divi-
sion of the army contain the latest particulars received
'rona the scene of the present operations: of the troops.
lit will be seen with regret that two more colonists have
fallen by the hands of the enemy, the result of their own
htklPl'Udenee. There ought to be a general order pro-
i,
-Luting small parties from moving about the enemy's
Country. It is supposed that the " friendly" Kafirs who
visited the General's camp gave notice to their country.
men of the march of the Uitenhage burghers, and thus
led to the attack upon them, and to the subsequent loss
of the two burghers above alluded to. The attack was
made in Nonibi's territory.

" Wesleyville, March 31.
‘` The Somerset burghers arrived this afternoon. The
teneral, who was riding out this morning, was fired at
Y the enemy, who have just fired into our camp. The
waggon train was attacked yesterday, but the Ilith.s kept
itty stteh a steady fire upon them that they soon silenced
t'l*bn. About 150 shots were exchanged in this affair.
hie Fingo was killed, and an ox wounded. '1 he Kafirs
Ewe tried frequ.tntly to burn the grass, but it was too
green,"

" Mouth of the Buffalo.
" Some of the waggons proceeding to this place were
ttttacked, and the party were obliged to retreat to an
been sPEtce and send back for a reinforcement. We have
v.°Bt two burghers, Mr. Blakemore and a Dutch burgher,
00 were latelp shot. Major Smith, 73d, was fired at in
the 'vicinity of the camp last night, as he was sitting at
the edge of a bush, and hit in the shoulder. He is con-
ned to his bed in consequence, but is doing well. Stock
and Nonibi left this morning, having offered to protect
Oar flank and all along the Buffalo line. Captain Arm-
atrong, c.m•R , and Lieutenant Gregory, R.A., were also
abet at as they were out shooting."
trona another source we learn—
„" We moved from Wesleyville to within five miles of
the Buffalo. Just as we off saddled, the Kafirs fled,
after firing many shots. News was brought that the
tear Waggons had been attacked. A reinforcement was
atnediately sent, wounding one Fingo. Two shots
struck the waggon, just missing a driver. This was on
the 30th. A party remained behind after we started
thethe outspan place (previous to the attack made by
*ee Kafirs), and shot one of the enemy.
"April Ist-1N e crossed the Buffalo to scour the
"country, and took sixty head of cattle.
"2d. Received orders that the Albany Burghers
were to form a camp of their own 12 miles from the spot
Where it was intended to pitch the General's camp, and
2 miles in advance of the one formed by the Uitenhage
burghers, who would be 12 miles from Wesleyville.
17e, consequently, marched 85 strong, and took up the
!Tat position we could. We passed a quiet night. In
e morning the Uitenhage Burghers passed us. Pre
(.°IIBIY, however, some Kafirs, who had been to the
Gene al's camp with Nonibi, passed us. Soon after-
wards ards we heard heavy firing. This did not attract at
_cention at first, as parties sometimes fire in a loose
nanner. We were busy making our camp, but a party
'n seven (the country being open in front) started to dis-
Cover the cause of the firing. They proceeded to a part
of
the road where there was a rocky hill running
and
close
it, When a rty of at least 200 of te enmy rushed
Loin the bush and rocks. Two youngh men,eßlakemore
Pixten, jumped from their horses to screen them-
selves from the fire of the enemy, and fired at them.
;Lae enemy, however, closed upon them,' and they were
ieotnth killed. The other five returned. Information was
elediately sent to the General's camp, and Colonel
Somerset soon arrived with a reinforcement, to see if
Ine'th in g had happened to the Uitenhage Burghers.
Is Patty, lam happy to say, are safe. They had two
orBe. the. as an one ox shot. They had two waggons with
,t.n, and 150 men, and they killed four of the enemy."
are informed that two persons on their way from
lock Drift, last Saturday, near a deep kloof about three
°l' four miles from Fort Beaufort, observed two Kafirs
armed with assegais, driving eight oxen belonging to
rr. Riggs into the bush. The colonists having no arms,
I o a dexterous stratagem captured the cattle and
ught them to Fort Beaufort, the Kafirs following
""on, to within a short distance of the town.
.4.11 in Excellency the Governor is about to issue a pro-
clamation prohibiting the colonists at their peril from
'trafficking with the Kafir tribes, and persons contra-
vening the order will he considered as being engaged in
'Unauthorised and treasonable communication with the
enemy- Lieutenant-Colonel Johnstone has, we are
formed, suggested that the restrictions thus imposed
should be relaxed so as to allow the Kafirs to obtain
firewood, milk, &c. This has been granted. The
notice of stoppage of intercourse with the Kafirs was
elude known by the Government Commissioner, Mr.
ealderwood, at Fort Hare, a few days ago. Colonists
are, however, to be allowed, under certain regulations,
to employ " friendly" Kafirs as servants under certain
regulations, one of which is that they are to give in-
.stant notice of the absconding of such Kafirs.

THE WEATHER AND CROPS IN THE HIGHLANDS.
The weather, though on the whole agreeable, is for the
middle of June rather coldish, and in the evenings and
mornings it even feels chill. This year seems intended
to stamp some truth on the description given by a
itclivaller whose prejudices were not in favour of Scot-
,d, when he remarked of her seasons that they con-
misted of nine months of winter and three of cold weather.
We have had hail, and it is believed frost within the
last few days. It rained considerably on Tuesday, and
'ever since the air has been cold. This morning it rained
again, but the afternoon brought gloomy, soft-skyed
fair
„ - weather. The crops, however, continue to
ihrra, sent a very good appearance. On some cold
ausoils they seem stunted, compared with the
rau thick crops waving over deeper earth, and
"tia4 in warmer localities, but even there they
4.,exhibit better than an average growth. Wheat, Barley,
uats, Peas,
and Beans are, to the utmost limits of a
eas°nable ramble out of town, in a very cheering state
Lf advancement. Over all Ross-shire the crops are
17,aantiful, and in Moray, Nairn, Sutherland, Caithness,
fQ; in thiscounty, they present one general idea of plenty.
Ile, Plain that rain alone can now mar them as with the
cit covering over the ground, the warmest rays of the
ellaaa cannot penetrate to it, so as to produce injurious
'-'mst'quences. Turnip sowing goes on with spirit, in-
eh only by the rain of Monday and Tuesday,
teuich has thrown the preparation of ground a few days
11,,11„ind- To-day's rains will have a similar effect. The
4,aa crop continues to be prosperous, and there is no
in the potatoes.—lnverness Journal.
fuIIyLASGOW COTTON MARKET.—Prices have been
ea sustained since our last report, and in many cases
Taarivanee of tif has been procured on last week's prices.
beee sales, both of the trade and on speculation, have
considerable.—National Advertiser.
t o._ I'eTIONEERING MOVEMENTS.—Lord Mulgrave
oetivitzlours on m
dedhis canvass during the week, and the friends
otr John
Johnstone have also been calling on the
Party rteheain worthy baronet's behalf. The Conserva-
quite inactive.—Scarborough Gazette.
'made OF MR. GREEN'S BALLOON.—Mr. Green
the e an ascent last evening from Cremorne Gardens in
'telt Presence of many thousand spectators. The no-
IkeaL" the ascent was the fact of the aeronaut being
Insaej:Panied by two parachutes, in which were two
loon:LYE'. The parachutes were cut away from the bal-
-110, ""en at a great elevation over the grounds of Chelsea
ext. Altai. The ssiad was at the time very high, and the
vereacr,e of
air a
being large, the monkeys ho-
ts re in the air a long time, and seemed almost inclined
safavtalain there. They at length descended in perfect
kinawd% The company in the gardens were then enter-
-144i„ with a concert and the usual amusements, and re-
Ced till a late hour.
/I,O4zAtIENTAuLn AND FATAL OCCURRENCE AT MlLL-
are al", On Saturday a youth named Tripp, whose parents
aezt to reside in Chelsea, met an untimely death by
eraa,„'cnaPitation, at Messrs. Cubitt's, where he Naas
he V.Zed in the steam-sawing department. It apivars
wri at the time in a position with the works he had
rattehignt to occupy, when, unexpectedly, a part of the
seeet,nerY that vibrates perpendicularly fell in its de-
youth, g,uillotine like, upon the neck of the unfortunate
der, :Iris which the vertabra was cut completely asun-
t.ni7
.eath all but simultaneously ensued.
AT CARLISLE..-411 the late poisoning
diet' of• Curon..r' iurr •;•
aRt
ea inneazt, Will uhlomAlp
suornd er, administering poison,"
, who was committed for trial at
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