BALLYWALTER, Co. DOWN. — On' the 14th October, at about 10 A.M., the wind suddenly became squally from the W.

The Coastguard officer gave information that a fishing-boat was in danger outside Lifeof Long Rack, and as the wind had in- creased to a perfect hurricane, and had veered round to the N.W. and North, the Life-boat Admiral Henry Meynell proceeded to her assistance, and brought her crew of two men ashore. Great difficulty was experienced in rendering this service; for a long time the Life-boatmen were unable to contend •with the wind, and the Boat had to lie at anchor. Such a hurricane had not been known on this shore for many years.

The Rev. J. O'REILLY BLACKWOOD, Hon.

Secretary of the Branch, went out in the Life-boat on this occasion..