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NEWHAVEN AND EASTBOURNE. — The paddle-steamer Normandy, of and for Newhaven from Dieppe, with 130 passengers and a general cargo, stranded on a reef of rocks called the Ledge, opposite Holywell, near Eastbourne, in a dense fog, a light S. wind and a smooth sea, on the 26th June. As it was known that a large number of persons were on board the vessel it was considered desirable that the Life-boats should proceed to her so as to be at hand if their services were needed. The Michael Henry left Newhaven at 8 A.M., and the Eastbourne boat William and Mary was launched soon afterwards, and both boats remained by the steamer until with the aid of a tug she was extricatedextricated from her dangerous position and proceeded for her destination..