Large flares were seen in the direction of the Cross .Sand at 5.30 A.M. during a fresh breeze from the S.W. on the 1st February, and the Cockle Lightship fired guns and rockets. The No. 1 Life-boat was promptly launched, sailed to the sand, and found the schooner Mizpah, of Dover, ashore there. The Life-boat remained by the vessel until she floated, when her assistance not being required she returned to her station..