LATEST TELEGRAMS.

Poverty Bay Standard, Volume X, Issue 1174, 13 October 1882, Page 2

LATEST TELEGRAMS.

(EUR UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATION). WELLINGTON, Oct. 12. It is understood that the Government have decided not to interfere with the sentence recently passed on the two young persons for indecent behaviour in the Botanical Gardens.

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-mor-row to move for a new trial. The Commission to report on the best route for the northern extension of the southern main trunk railway line, will, it is understood,(comprise Mr R. K. Pollen, Mr A. T. Thompson, and a third gentleman, who has not yet been selected. The boating season will open on Saturday, should the weather be favorable. This Day. Quite a sensation was caused in town last evening when it was ascertained that a wellknown Government official had attempted to commit suicide under somewhat peculiar circumstances. It appears that Mr W. Lewis, Assistant Law Officer, was to have been married in the afternoon to a young lady (Miss Dyer), but at the appointed time for the ceremony to take place he failed to put in an appearance, and after waiting some time the assembly were informed that Mr Lewis had been taken seriously ill, and could not attend. It is generally understood that Lewis made au attempt on his life by cutting his throat, but no definite information, however, has reached town us to his ondition, although the wounds are not believed to be of a serious nature. Lewis resides at Newtown.

Latar. It is very difficult to obtain full particulars in connection with the alleged attempted suicide last night. Various rumors are 5 afloat all the morning. Some contending that Mr Lewis was only suffering from ceretral congestion and other brain trouble. It is however well known Lewis did not make an attempt to cut his throat, and that this fact was admitted by Lewis’ mother to the mother of the young lady about to be married. The wounds are not at all of a serious nature, aud the patient is progressing as well as can be expected. One medical gentleman, who was uatied in to see Lewis immediately it wu* ascertained what was the matter, states “ the immediate danger m my opinion is fiom cerebral congestion and other brain trouble. L-wh has imd an exciting time of it during the session, aud has overtaxed his powers." The police ure making enquiries into the affair, but aS yet have been unable to obtain any |Nirtioulai*, the medical advisers preventing soy person visiting Mr Lewis.

CHRISTCHURCH, This Day. The Industrial Association last night passed a resolution requesting the Government not to go on with the East Coast line, m the West Coast lino was of paramount importance, and should be undertaken Im mediately. Amongst those present were several M.H.R.'s, including Mr Pilliet, member fur Stanmore. A man named Lewis Jenkins was found drowned in tho River Heathcote this morning. He had been drinking. A two-roomed cottage in Old Windmill Road was destroyed by fire last night. The insurance amounted to £lOO. Clothes left to dry in front of the fire had ignited, and caused the fire.

INVERCARGILL, This Day. By a fire at Fairleigh, near Kingston, on , Saturday last, a family named Wright were burned out in the middle of the night without even time to dress ; they saved nothing. Mrs Wright was schoolmistress in the district, aud part of tho house was rented by tho Education Board. All the school appliances were destroyed. —. i DUNEDIN, This Day. The Papakaio murder case again occupied the attention of Mr Justice Williams and a common jury at the Supreme Court yesterday, this being the third day's sitting. The case for the Crown is not likely to be concluded before noon to-day, as medical and police testimony has yet to be taken. It is improbable that the case will be concluded to-night. Robert Gardiner was charged at the Police Court with fraudulent bankruptcy. The Trustee’s evidence was that the sworn liabilities amounted to over £l,BOO ; the assets were entirely valueless, they included some 80 horses, said to be running in the North Island. Accused stated that he had sold the farm to his brother, for, he believed, about £1,600, but he got no cash, as he was indebted to his brother, although, he believed, only to £6OO oi £7OO. If all was reckoned up, His Worship said, the evidence warranted committal, but the case was then adjourned to allow of evidence for the defence.

AUCKLAND, This Day. Richard Brigstock was committed for trial at the Police Court, to-day, for forging and uttering. W. X Lyttell was again charged with bigamy, and further remanded.

PATEA, Thia Day. * The Wakatu, from Wellington, met with serious mishap on entering the river this morning. She is alongside the wharf, with her hold nearly full of water. She was signalled at nine o’clock to take the bar, on which there was 12 feet of water, a westerly breeze blowing, and a moderate sea on. She crossed safely in mid-channel, but was carried on to some detached blocks at the end of the Break water, knocking a hole in her waist on the starboard side. The engines were stopped to prevent breaking the blades of the propeller. By means of a staysail she slid off. The engine* started full speed ahead,* and she was beached on the hard next the Wharf, in Bft of water. The extent of the damage cannot be ascertained until low tide. The cargo is now discharging, and is considerably damaged ; also the mails. The vessel is insured for £4,500 in the South British. She had a large general cargo, and a number of passengers.