THURSO.—During a very strong gale from the N.E. and a high sea, on the 31st January, signals of distress were shown by the schooner Debonair, of Wick, bound from Castlehill for Newcastle with stone, which was riding in a somewhat dangerous position in Scrabster Roads.

The Life-boat Charley Lloyd was promptly launched at 12 noon; proceeded to the vessel, and brought ashore her crew, consisting of five men, safely landing them at 12.55..