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CAPE-TOWN. 
[1814, 
Society one of the best places he had seen in Africa 
for a new settlement, and had named it Theopolis.* 
It is one of the places which I visited in the Zurefeld, 
or Albany, not far from Caffraria, which may ulti- 
mately become a very important station. I was sorry 
to learn from his Excellency that, during the three 
months preceding, the Caffres had stolen from the 
colony upwards of two thousand head of cattle, and 
killed five persons. Orders were given that on the 
next depredation, a party should enter their country, 
and kill a suitable number of their cattle and leave 
them all dead, to shew it is not for plunder but 
punishment. The Governor expressed dissatisfaction 
with the appearance of Bethelsdorp, and warmly 
recommended to Mr. Read to attempt an improve- 
ment upon his return to that station.^ 
On the 19th Sir John Cradock, the Governor, visit- 
ed the Free-school, which is conducted on the British 
plan of education. About one hundred and fifty young 
people were present, who performed their parts as 
readily as any similar school in England. Twelve of 
the best scholars were presented by his Excellency with 
silver medals. 
* Or, City of God. 
t From letters which I have received from Bethelsdorp since 
my arrival in England I find that Mr. Read is actively proceeding 
according to this recommendation. 
