On the 19th of Feb- ruary the barque Niagara, of Troon, was driven ashore in a heavy N.W. gale, 3 miles north of Ayr harbour: the life-boat quickly proceeded thence to her aid, and first landed the master, who had been disabled and was in need of medical assistance, but who wished his crew to remain by the vessel as long as possible with the hope of getting her off. The danger to their lives in- creasing, the life-boat again put off and rescued the crew, 11 in number, landing them all in safety. The vessel afterwards became a total wreck.