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RAMSGATE.—At 6 A.M. on the 5th Jan., in consequence of signals of distress exhibited from the lightships, the Life-boat Bradford proceeded, in tow of the steamer Aid, to the assistance of the brig Speed, of Sunderland, which was ashore on the northeast part of the Goodwin. In conjunction with some Deal boatmen, the Life-boat's crew assisted in laying-out anchors and casting overboard the deck load, and with their aid and the help of the steam-tugs Rescue and Cruiser the vessel was ultimately got off the .t>ank. It was blowing hard from the S.E. at the time this service was rendered. The brig carried a crew of 9 men..