NEW ZEALAND.

Globe, Volume XXIV, Issue 2599, 5 August 1882, Page 3

NEW ZEALAND.

|PBB PBBBS ASSOCIATION.] AUCKLAND, August 5. The “ Herald " makes the following statement regarding Winiata’s execution “ Through the crevices the executioner could be plainly teen engaged in the horrible task of tugging at the suspended man’s legs for the purpote of completing strangulation, while Winiata writhed and twisted in a sickening manner. Gradually, however, the sounds of choking and stifled breathing died away, the violent vibrations of the rope corsed, and ten minutes after the belt was drawn the exceoutioner came forth from his ghastly work, and slipped away. The whole proceedings were of the most barbarous and scandalous character, and were a disgrace to our humanity and civili-ation.” Bichard Moore, wine and spirit merchant, attempted snioide at North Shore to-day. He shot himself in the forehead and body with a revolver. It is probable he will recover . No cause has been assigned for the rash act. WANGANUI, August 5. The Hall Byronio Company have been playing here tosplendid houses since Tuesday. iT. L. Hall took a benefit last night, when the theatre was crowded. The company proceeds south. INVERCARGILL, August 5. About three weeks ago a man named Wm. Ohim was found dead at Taylor’s Flat, Waiau, and it is now asserted that the gun. shot wound in his body must have been caused by a weapon discharged from a distance, suggesting murder or manslaughter. A constable has been sent to maka further enquiries,