On the 22nd Dec. the Life- boat Centurion, in answer to signals of dis- tress from the Gull Lightship, launched, through a heavy surf, to the assistance of the brig Flossie, of Guernsey, ashore on the Goodwin Sands. The Centurion remained by the Flossie till the tide flowed, and then, with the assistance of a steam- tug, conveyed her safely into port. A strong westerly breeze prevailed at tie time..