. — A dismasted vessel was observed about 2J miles S.S.W. of Johnshaven, on the 17th March. The wind was then blowing a light breeze from S.8.W., the sea was rough and the weather thick and very cold. The Life -boatMeanwell of Gleribervie was launched at 6 A.M., and on reaching the vessel found her abandoned; she was the brig Terra Nova, of Tonsberg, bound for Leith, with a cargo of wood. Some of the Lifeboat men went on board, and as she was driving, more chain was paid out and she was brought up. Signals were made for more assistance, and a telegram was thereupon despatched from Johnshaven to Montrose for a steam-tug, and on her arrival the brig was taken in tow to the latter port, which was reached at about 12.30 P.M..