between three and four a.m., signals of distress being seen from a vessel near the Newcome Sand, the Lowe- stoft life-boat was launched and proceeded to her aid. On arriving at the spot, the schooner Oswdl, of Abroath, was found to be on the sand, with the sea breaking over her and a heavy gale blowing. Her crew had, however, previously deserted her, and had taken refuge on board a brig anchored near. The life-boat then boarded the brig, and took on shore the schooner's crew; but, as the weather began to moderate, left some of her own men on board the brig to aid in getting her into port. The Pakefield life- boat also put off in reply to the same signal of distress, but her services were not needed..