WEST HARTLEPOOL.—On the 2nd April, 1881,at about 11 A.M.,on observing the brigantine Danube, of Guernsey, which was about to enter the Hartlepool East Harbour, hoist a flag of distress, the West Hartlepool No. 1 Life-boat Rochdale proceeded to her assistance. On reaching her it was found that she had taken the ground and was striking heavily. The Life-boat remained by her three hours, and the crew were on the point of leaving, having already put their clothes on board the boat, when three steam-tugs arrived, and, after considerable difficulty, they succeeded in getting the vessel afloat, and towed her safely into harbour..