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The Screw Steamer Barington

MAHTPOBT, CTOBEBUHB,—At about 4.30 P.M. on the 26th September a smaE screw steamer, the Sarington, of Maryport, was observed to be making for the port. The wiad was blowing a strong gale from the W. by S.W., accompanied by a very rough sea, and fears were entertained for the vessel's safety as she was shipping much water. la trying to round the pier she struck $he ground heavily and became unmanageable. The Life-boat Henry NKKSOK No, 1 put off to her assistance without delay, and with considerable trouble rescued the crew consisting of five men..