MONTROSE.—At about 9 A.M. on the 13th April the wind commenced to blow from S.S.E., and the sea rose quickly, the coxswains of the Life-boats were therefore on the watch during the day in case there should be any call for their services.

A large number of the fishing boats bad gone to sea in the early morning, but most of them bad returned safely by noon. In the afternoon the wind increased to a strong gale, with a heavy Bea, rain and thick aud very cold weather. Four of the boats had not come back and a sharp look out was kept for them. At about 5.30 one of the boats was observed making for the harbour, and it was evident she would encounter much difficulty and danger in effecting an entrance, as the sea was breaking frequently right over the bar. The Life-boat Robert Henderson was therefore launched, pulled down against wind and tide, and reached the harbour mouth just in time to see the boat, the Tisiphone, safely over the bar. Anticipating the arrival of the other boats, the Life-boat remained inside the bar, and at about 7.30 assisted two of them to cross.

The last one reported that the fourth boat had been seen running N., evidently for Stonehaven or Aberdeen. The Life-boatthen proceeded back to her station, but while going up the river saw a schooner running for the harbour; she therefore went back and by means of a flag guided the vessel safely in. The schooner proved to be the Gleaner, returning to Montrose after a voyage to Newcastle..