WEYMOUTH.—On the morning of the 1st November several vessels were reported to be driving out of Portland Boads towards the shore, and the crew of the Agnes Harriet Life-boat were summoned, and remained in readiness in case their services were needed. At 9 o'clock the brigantiue Maren, of Fanoe, Denmark, bound from Mexico for Hamburg with cargo of logwood, was observed to be dragging her anchors, and, fearing she would strike the Mixen Bocks or the outer pier of the' harbour, the Life-boat was launched to render assistance if necessary. The vessel drove rapidly past the harbour, and the Life-boat followed her, being filled three times by the heavy seas but quickly freeing herself, and arrived alongside at 10.30. The wind was then blowing with almost hurricane force from the S.S.W.,with heavy rain and hail.

The boat remained until all the cable was paid out, near the vessel, which continued to drive to leeward, and at 11.30 struck in broken water. The Lifeboat then dropped down to her twice, but those on board the vessel did not avail themselves of her services. The weather was then moderating, although the sea etill ran high. At 1 o'clock the ship appeared safe, resting on the sands with both anchors down, and the Lifeboat returned to the harbour. At 2.30 it was evidently unsafe to remain on board any longer, as the sea continued very rough, and the Life-boat again put off with the view of prevailing on the men to leave the vessel. After several attempts the boat succeeded in getting alongside, and the master and crew, seven men all told, then unhesitatingly decided to leave the ship, and with their effects were safely landed by the Life-boat, which reached the harbour, after an hour's hard pulling, at about 5 P.M.The following is a copy of a letter afterwardsafterwards received by the Honorary Secretary of the Weymouth Branch of the Institution from the master of the Maren:—• " DEAR Sm,—On behalf of myself and crew, who feel much gratified and deeply indebted for the services rendered to us by the Life-boat, especially for their skilfnl manner in coining alongside, also their endurance in stopping ahead of the ship for several hours, in order to be alongside in the moment of need; their care to save our clothes, and kindness towards us, together with the waving and hearty welcome of the crowd of spectators on shore, made an impression upon us which we shall never forget, and therefore beg you, dear Sir, to tender our warmest but poor thanks to the crew of the Life-boat. We remain, dear Sir, " Your most humble servants, for self and crew, "J. SVAKBEB, " Master of the Danish brigantine Maren.".