NEWBIGGIN, NOBIHTTMBKBLAND.—During a gale of wind from the S.8.E., and a very heavy rough sea on the 22nd of December, the s.s. Acaster, of Hartlepool, bound from Honfleur for Shields, in ballast, was observed ashore on Bridge Head, a mile and a-half S. of Newbiggin, having gone too far in-shore during a thick fog.

The Life-boat, Robert and Susan, was launched at 5 A.M. and proceeded to the aid of the vessel, being struck on the broadside by heavy seas three times in succession during her passage, which filled her with water. She quickly freed herself from the seas she had shipped, and reached the stranded vessel, but it was impossible to get alongside her on account of the rocks. The boat therefore remained near until daybreak, when the tide flowed and she rescued the crew, consisting of nineteen men, also saving their effects, which were packed in the steamer's boat and towed ashore..