MARYPORT AND WHITEHAVEN. — The barque Carn Tual, of Liverpool, sailed from Maryport on the 6th October, and on the 9th, at 9 P.M., she was observed to be showing signals of distress, at which time she was riding in the Sol way between Kobin Rigg and Dunrugh Banks, with loss one anchor. A strong S. to W.S.W. gale was blowing, and the sea was very rough.

The Henry Nixson Life-boat proceeded out, but as the barque had no lights up, she was unable 1o find her, and after searching for her in vain for 5^ hours she returned ashore. At 9 A.M. on the following morning the Life-boat went out again in tow of a steam-tug. She then found the vessel and brought ashore 9 men, one of whom had meanwhile become insane through fear; the master and mate, however, refused to leave their ship.

Information of the vessel being in distress was also received at Whitehaven, andat about 11.30 A.M. the Life-boat Elizabeth proceeded to her assistance, in tow of a steamer. The barque was reached, and 12 of the steamer's crew were put on board her, when she was taken in tow and brought safely into Whitehaven.

The Silver Medal of the Institution was awarded to Mr. JOHN WEBSTER, Coxswain of the Maryport Life-boat, in recognition of his gallant services in the Boat on this and several former occasions..