TELEGRAMS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 5896, 31 December 1880, Page 4

TELEGRAMS.

(Peb Pbess Association Special Wibe

Auckland, December 30th. The following are further particulars of the suicide of the Hon. H. R. Beor, who is said to be a member of the Queensland Parliament:— He booked at Sydney, and it is believed that he intended to make a tour of New Zealand. After leaving port the weather became rough, and deceased was observed to be sea-sick. On Christmas night he went below, and had been there only a short time when the report of a gun was heard. The passengers found him lying with his face bleeding. An examination showed that he had shot himself in the neck, and that the windpipe was torn by the shot. Death must have been instantaneous. The gun was a double-barrelled one, and was loaded with heavy slug*. As the weather was hot it was deemed advisable to dispose of the body, and it was consigned to the deep, the burial service being read by the Rev. Messrs Burrows and Robs. A boy named Waugh, at Bombay Settlement, was kicked on the head by a horse—the same vicious brute that killed White a few weeks ago by bolting with him. The boy is 12 years of age. His injuries are so serious that he is not expected to recover. The Collector of Customs held an inquiry into the suicide of the Hon. Mr Beor, of Queensland, on board the steamer. Only two cases are for trial at the Supreme Court session on Tuesday. Thomas Eaves, who committed suicide at Bombay Settlement, was a widower, with five children. He was disturbed in his mind through Borne scandal in which his name was associated with another perßon. Three of his children went to a dance, and on returning late found their father hanging from a rafter. He had been much excited that day. At the inquest the jury returned a verdict of " Temporary insanity." James M'Fabridge, late of the Armed Constabulary, was charged at the Police Court with assaulting Miss Jones Hunter. The defendant did not appear. The defendant had professed an ardent affection for Miss Hunter, and continued to press Vus suit' greatly sgainst her inclinations. She has lost two situations through his annoyance, and was in danger of losing a third unless protected from his unwelcome intrusions. On the refusal of his suit he assaulted her. A warrant was issued for his arrest. Fiji papers by the Albion state that the reception of Governor D&s Vosax was most cordial. The assemblage was the largest and most respectable ever Been in Levuka. Addresses were presented from the Friendly Societies, and the town was decorated. The levee was numerously attended. John Curran, formerly master of the schooner Ariel, received the Royal Humane Society's medal for bravery in Baying the lives of two passenger?.

Wellington, December 30th. A. man named Abbott was seriously injured this morning while he was driving^ along the Porirua road. His horse shied, which caused the vehicle to capsize and the occupants to be precipitated over a bank. When picked up, Abbott was found to be severely injured, and was conveyed to the Wellington Hospital. The other occupants escaped with slight injuries.

Nelson, December 30th. At the Magistrate's Court this afternoon Mrs Wymond and A P. Wymond were charged with fraudulently taking away certain goods belonging to the bankrupt estate of T. S. Wymond. The list of good* filled three sides of foolscap. Most of the articles produced ao far appear to be remnants. The charge is being gone on with to-night, and probably will not be concluded to morrow. Messrs Hodder and Co., merchants, in ordering uniforms for the Stoke Rifles from Messrs Hobson and Sons, of the Haymarket, London, suggested their sending a trophy for competition at the New Zealand Rifle Association's meeting, and they have responded by forwarding a silver cup worth about L2O, which will be competed for at the forthcoming meeting.

Christchubch, December 301b. At the Police Court to day John Murphy wh fined LlO and costs (38s) for an unprovoked and savage assault on two men on Boxing night. Murphy encountered six men on the Lincoln road, attacked the lot, gave two of them a tremendous thiashiag, and made the others fly. , . . . . Heavy rains last night rendered the cricketground unplayable, and the match between the Carisbrook and the Wanderers Cluba was therefore drawn. The Lyttelton Harbour Board are going to make experiments with the clay dredged from the harbour for pottery purposes. The criminal calendar this session is unusually long and heavy. The caaes are as follow:—Forgery, 4; burglary and stealing, 3; horse-stealing, 2 ; larceny, 2 ; assault with intent, 2 ; perjury, 2 ; malicious wounding, 1; manslaughter, 1; escaping from custody, 1; making false declaration, 1; unnatural offence, 1; indecent assault, 1; concealment of birth, 1; wilful murder, I—total, 23. There are 24 prisoners to be tried. A public meeting on the sebject of the West Coast railway will be held next week. In the interim the promoters will place themselves in communication with the Government on the subjects of the Engineers' report and of discoreriea of minerals on the proposed route.

A woman named Linklater, at Kaiappl, enfc her throat in »even places yesterday. She- bma been in a desponding condition some time owing to the loss of two children. It is doaWU ful whether she will get over the lows of blood. Mr A. Brogden, of the well-known firm of contractors, passed through the town to-day^ The Hinemoa leaves to-morrow for Wellington, with 30 Maoris from Lyttelton Gaol and Kipa Island.