WELLINGTON.

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 3515, 13 October 1882, Page 3

WELLINGTON.

October 13

Nothing has been done by the Government with regard to the case of Adams, recently convicted of conspiracy, because Mr Ollivier, solicitor for the defence, is to-day to move for a new trial. Quite a sensation was caused in town last evening when it was ascertained that a well- known Government official had attempted suicide under Somewhat peculiar circumstances. It appears that Mr W. M. Lewis, Assistant Crown Law Officer, was to be married yesterday to a young lady (Miss Dyer), but at the appointed hour for the ceremony to take place he failed to put in an appearance, and after waiting some time the assemblage were informed that Mr Lewis had been taken seriously ill and could not attend. It is very difficult to obtain full particulars in connection with the alleged attempted suicide last night. Various rumors have been afloat all the morning, some contending that Mr Lewis was only suffering from cerebral congestion, and others brain trouble. It is, however, well known that Lewis did make an attempt to cut bis throat, and that this fact was admitted by Lev. is' mother to the mother of the young lady about to be married. The wounds are not at all of a serious nature, and the patient is progressing as well as can be expected. One medical man who was called in to see Lewiß immediately it was ascertained what was the matter states :—" The immediate danger in my opinion is from cerebral congestion, and other brain trouble. Lewis has had an exciting time of it during the session, and has overtaxed his powers." The police are making enquiries into the affair, but as yet have been unable to obtain any particulars, the medical advisers preventing any person visiting Mr Lewis.