"ANOTHER UNFORTUNATE."

Oamaru Mail, Volume I, Issue 112, 30 August 1876, Page 2

"ANOTHER UNFORTUNATE."

Tiie Clironicle of a late date gives some particulars of the Wanganui hanging case. It appears that the unfortunate suicide whose name was "Zeckariah Bezar," had been in bad health for some time, had received hospital treatment, had got into low spirits, and so concluded to hang himself. He appears to have gone into a stable in the rear of the Railway Hotel, and fastened tli3 rope round his neck when standing on the step of a ladder leading to the loft of the stable, and thus launched himself into eternity. On a piece of board close by was found a last message, written to his brother, concluded in the following terms : —"My dear brother, I am very sorry to bring disgrace upon my family, but you know how I have been for some time. Although I can say I have received the greatest kindness from yourself and your wife, from Mr. and Mrs. Armstrong, and also from Mr. B. Hood. But I see no way to get food, and cannot get into the Hospital, through Bamber, as you know, and have nothing to relieve me save death. Your affectionate brother, Zechariah Bezar." The deceased, Zeciiariali Bezar, formerly belonged to the 57th Regiment, in which he had served twelve years, and in which he saw considerable service. He was twice wounded in the battle of Inkermaim, but never would go into hospital. He was all through the Crimean campaign, which, with its attendant dangers and hardships, proved the death of many thousands of brave soldiers. Poor Zechariah !