The British Press; or, Morning Literary Advertiser.
London, England, 1825-02-07 00:00:00

PROVIDENTIAL ESCAPES.

On Wednesday last, u thebng Broughton Tower, of and for
Hanington, was passing this port from ttrangford, cattle-laden, a
man of the name of James APGarrity fell overboard ; and the ac-
cident being fortunately perceived by the muter. Benjamin Wea.
tray, be threw out a rope, and ordered the ship to be rounded ro.
Alliarrity being an expert swimmer, soon got hold of the rope,
and was taken on boon!. The vessel then proceeded for !Jarring-
ton, but the wind was blowing so strong front the South (which is
right out of the harbour), that she was prevented from entering, and
as there was a heavy sea running, she was driven on shore be-
hind the woodwork. Soon afterwards, the Henry, Steel, failed
in a similar attempt to enter the harbour, and was also driven
ashore close to the Broughton. Tower, whose stem was stove in
by the bow of the Henry. The jib-boom of the latter coming
in contact with the main rigging of the former, Captain
Westray, to prevent further mischief, was about to cut away the
lanyard, when it broke, and he was precipitated into the water.
The sea was at this time running so high, that no boat dared to
denture out to his assistance ; and it was a heart-rending sight to
see him struggling with the waves, with scarcely a chance of pre-
serving his lite ; as he attempted to reach the slime, the retiring
surge still threw him back. Nothing daunted, however, he next
made for the wood-work. which forms a sort of triangle ; but 'one
again the back surge baffled all his efforts to get hold • exhausted
by his struggles, he seemed to lose the power of further con.
tention with the angry waves ; and then was heard
" The bubbling cry
Of the strong swimmer in his n,,,,0ny."
By this time numbers of persons had assembled on the top of the
wood-work, ready to lend all the assistance in their power. A boat's
oar was handed out to him; and with a convulsive effort he 'kited
it, but was compelled to quit his hold by the overpowering force of
a tremendous sea, which washed a man from the woodwork, of the
name of Edward 81• Carrol, who was exerting himself to save Cap-
tain Westray's life, and there was every appearance that
both individuals would perish. However, a rope having been
procured, they were fortunately both got on shore; Captain
AVestrsy being so muck exhausted, that it was leand the
vital spark had fled. lie was quickly conveyed to his house,
where Dir. Johnston, surgeon, with a most humane alacrity, pro-
ceeded to use the means recommended by the Royal Humane So-
ciety, for restoring suspended animation, and in • short time hap-
pily succeeded in his efforts, and Captain W. is now duing well. A
subscription was set on foot by Captain P. Ditchburn, to reward
the brave men who, at the imminent risk of their own lives, exerted
themselves so strenuously to save that of their fellow-creature,
whom they rescued from the very jaws of death. The sum of 81.
was very soon collected, and divided between Edward 31• Carrol,
Robert Renner, John George William llobkins, William Caddes,
and Richard James.— Whitekraeat Gazette.

BIRTH.
On the Ath instant, at Brcntford Butts, the Lady of Dr. Ro-
nalds, of a daughter.

MARRIED..

On the 3d instant, Mr. lesaader Hall, of the Borough. to
Miss Newton, only daughter of sir. Newton, of Wands-
worth.

On Wednesday, at the Collegiate Church, Mr. Samuel '7
of Manchester, to Sustannah,daughter ot the late Wm. Meek. t s
of Liverpool.
Thursday, Mr. Luke Kay, eldest son of Abel Kay, 17<q. of
Blakeley, to Jane, daughter of --'lap".s Evq. of Derbyshate
On the Ist instant, at St. Thomas a Church, Dublin, John
Gordon Hatton. Esq. of the county of Wexford, eldest 900 of the
late Lieutenant-General llat•on. to Augusta Jane, third daughter
of the late Lieutenant-Colonel Benson.