SUNDERLAND.—The brig Prince Consort, of Faversham, was being towed to Sunderland in ballast when, on the 2nd September, the steam-tug ran ashore in a thick fog and was followed by the brig.

Signals of distress were exhibited and the Life-boat Richard and Nellie Hodges was at once launched through a heavy sea; the steam-tug Earl of Glamorgan also proceeded to the spot. At the request of the master the Life-boat remained in attendance and passed the tow rope to the steamer and eventually the vessels were extricated from their perilous position..