TELEGRAPHIC.

Patea Mail, Issue 949, 23 October 1882, Page 2

TELEGRAPHIC.

[per press association.] AUCKLAND, Oct, 22. The Hon. J. Bryce, Native Minister, arrived by the Stella yesterday. Dr Goldsborough made a post mortem examination on the remains of the late Mrs Hedges, alleged to have died from arsenical poisoning. The contents of the stomach were forwarded to the Government Analyst. Additional evidence goes to show that the girl Hedges has been eccentric, subject to . fainting fits, and claimed to see visions. She had run away from home several times. Mr Bell who lived with Hedges four months, states that Mrs Hedges informed him on one occasion that unless the child got better she would have to be pul under restraint. Later. It has transpired that Dr Goldsborough found the body of Mrs Hedges in a bad state of preservation, and the moat important organs missing. The body was re-interred last night. WELLINGTON, Oct. 21. There will be 25 competitors from here for the. New Zealand Rifle Association meeting. CHRISTCHURCH, Oct. 21. The body of a man, aged about 28, was found in the river Avon this afternoon. It lias not been identified. There were 2s 6d, a pawn ticket much defaced, and a printer’s setting rule, in the pocket. The clothes were dark, and the bocty had brown hair, and a small light beard. DUNEDIN, Oct. 21. The store and dwelling of George Bell, postinaster, at Inch Clutba, has been burned down. The building is insured in the Colonial for £9OO, but the loss is estimated at £350 ovei the insurance. BLUFF, Obt. 21. A man named Coggins, late chemist at Oatnaru, who has been staying at the Bluff through ill-health, disappeared on Sunday last. All efforts to trace him since have failed. He showed signs of a weakened intellect, and it is presumed he has committed suicide, as he threatened to drown himself last week.