NEWBIGGIN.— The fishing-boats proceeded to the fishing-grounds as usual, on the 27th January, and on their return were overtaken by a severe gale which suddenly sprung up from the N., accompanied by heavy showers of snow and a very rough sea. The Life-boat Robert and Susan put off at 2 P.M. to the aid of the boats, several of which were in.imminent danger of being swamped by the high seas. Fortunately all reached the shore after an arduous struggle, the storm being the most severe that had been experienced there for many years..