CRESSWELL, NORTHUMBERLAND.—The Life-boat Ellen and Eliza was launched at 5.45 A.M. on the 16th February, and proceeded to the s.s. Minerva, of Sunderland, which had stranded on Quarry Point in a strong breeze from S. by E., a moderate sea, and very thick and cold weather. The vessel was bound from the fishing-grounds for the Tyne.

The Life-boatmen laid out a kedge anchor and assisted to get the vessel afloat, returning to their station at 9 o'clock..