Star.
London, England, 1821-12-26 00:00:00

NAVAL INTELLMBNCE.

We yesterday stated that the Dungeness Light=
House had been materially injured: It was on Sun-
day morning, soon after ten o'clock, that it was struck
on the north-west side by lightning; intl has ]een so
much injured, that it is espected a new one must be
erected. The electric fluid in its descent from the

balustrade !plit the tower down to the first floor, in
which Mr. EDWARD ADAMS, the light keeper, with
his wife and four children, JAMS SMITH, his assist.-
ant, and ELIZABETH WaLic..a servant, were assern4

bled at their devotions: the sashes and frames, doors

and door-posts, were tom out, a looking-glass shivered
to atoms, and the furniture thrown in all directions,
but most providentially no person was injured. An
infant of three or four months old, which was asleep
in the second floor, was found surrounded by the
bricks and rubbish forced from the building, but hap-
pily it had sustained no injury. The fluid, after its
escape from the tower at the first floor, entered the
roof of a wash-house just by, split a stone sink, and
finally expended itself in the earth, tearing up the
pavement. By the great exertions of Mi. S. Tanttv,
of Lydd, inspector of the Light-House, and proper
assistants, a temporary light was exhibited, in the
evening, which will be continued till the former one
can be re-established.

Extract of a letter from Messrs. Goonwaw, Conine), and Co.
Agents to Ltorts's at Deal and Ramsgate, dated the 25th inst.
" Since our last, the account by the Semaphore off Dungeness,
communicated by Captain lidiCuLtocu, of his Majesty's ship
Sevens', is, that Lights are shewn from Dungeness Light-
house with difficulty.' Referring to our last for the effects of the
lightning, we have to suggest to Owners and Commanders of
ships bound down Channel, under the difficuky and uncertainty
of the Light et present bring distinguished, or of the further
consequences of a gale to the building itself, that the most vigilant
look-out be kept, as, under muting circumstances, reliance cannot
be placed on the Light. We have sent printed circulars on board
every ship in the Downs, which we trust may prevent any acci-
dent to ships bound to the Westward."
A vessel is stranded in Salcomise Bay, having been previously
dismasted, as it is supposed, with no person on board ; part of
the wreck has been picked up, as well as part of the cargo—
knives, scissars, thimbles, &c. From what has beta learnt by
the ship's papers, she is the London, from Loudon.
FALMOUTIS' Dec. 24.—The wind has shifted to the Eastward,
and the whole of the packets and outward-bound are preparing
to sail. Arrived the Echo, Isl'Leau, from London for Odessa;
Eunice, Rice, from Antwerp for Salem, with damage • and the
Dispatch, Howtasr, from Trepani. The Reward, damage;
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shifting her birth last night, ran on board of the Henry, Jana-
KM, and sprung the latter's bowsprit, and some other damage.
I'Lirmostru Dec. 24.—Wind N F.—Sailed, four ships, seven-
teen brigs, and eight schooners, of the outward-bound lieet and
the remainder will sail to-morrow if the wind keeps favourable.
Mat, Dec. 25.—Wind W. and moderate.—Came down
from the River and remain, the Aurora, Howie • Ida, Pass-
'soar; Edgar, Born; and John, STMICZ, for Jamaica; Warre,
Furze for Honduras • Pelican, EowaRDS • and Levant Star,
Dwain, for Dublin; Batavia, FowLza, for Cadiz and Teneriffe;
and Mary, Baum, for St. Thomas's.
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Cowes, Dec. 2.s.—Arrived the Selina and Jane, Dazw, from
Rotterdam for St. Übe's. She picked up the Master of the
Palemon Cassano, from St. Thomas's for London, by which
means she lost her boat on the ima Instant off the Lizard. The
two remaining crew of the Palemon were afterwards taken out
by a Dutch East Indianian : she was then, abandoned, being
nearly full of water.

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0118111•14, Dec. 23.—The BANN has undergone A considerable
repair, and will be put out of dock on Wednesday.
/Limes, Dec. 25.—Arrieed. the Vansittart packet; with a
Mall from Holland; also the Thelma's, Sot, of Welk., with loss
of anchor and cable. It baa blown very bard all night, and now
blows strong from the W. by N.

Taamourn, Doc. 2S.—The Regent, CALLIDIDIII, struck on
the Kentish Knock on the 2.1 d Inst. and unshipped her rudder,
but arrived here last night. Captain Catxzenza saw a large
vessel on the Knock about two miles from him, her main-mast
went by the board, but be does not know what became of her,
as he had drifted oat of sight of the vesseL Arrived, the Trent,
Haar, with loss of anchor and chain-cable. The Elizabeth,
Kiaouoar, lost her bowsprit last night; and the Master says, a
vessel, about 400 tons and Hull built, passed him about seven or
eight o'clock last night, without anchors. The East Indian is
now sunk nearly to the tops ; a few logs are washing ashore from
her. The /lumber, of Hull, bas been supplied with an anchor
and cable, having been on the Barber Sand.
l.rszaroox 24.—Arriv,ed, the Elsa, Frustts, from
Quebec, with loss of boats and bulwarks, and mainmast sprung.
PORTSMOVIN, Dec. 4.s.—Wind S. W.—Arrived the Mien,
Barron, from Jamaica, with has of sails, bulwarks, &c. having
experienced very severe weather the last four weeks; also his
Majesty's ships Nawcassza and Bati.xxis, from Halifax. Sailed
the Fort William, Girls, for London; and his Majesty's ship
Ramon, for Chatham.
PAnerow, Dec. 23.—Arrived the Hazard, HOWAIP" from
Lisbon for Loudon, with loss of boats, and sails split.
Poole, Dec. es.—The Love, Wuxi, arrived yesterday, lost
via anchors and cables in St. Lawrence, and one yesterday in
Steediand Bay.

Btozroan, 24.—Arrived the Mary, Fun, from Yarmouth
for Genoa, with loss of bulwarks, having been out 22 days.
Stratums, Dee. 25.—The Lord Cranstoun, Davis, from
London fur Jamaica, has lost an anchor and cable and drove on
the Moplin Sand, where she has received damage.: assistance
has been sent to her, also another anchor and cable. As the
weather is moderate, it is hoped she may be got off at high water.
Cotenasssa, Dec. 25.—A vessel running down the Swin yes-
terday saw a very large ship on shore below the Black-tail Bea-
con, on the Moplin Sand. There were several smacks round
her, and as the sea was breaking over her, it is feared she
would be wrecked.

The following occurrence took place at Romney
Warren, on Saturday night last :—Messrs. DONNZTT
and litcorNsosr, Admiralty Midshipmen, stationed at
Little Stone Watch-house, discovered a large tub-boat
near the shore, between nine and ten o'clock, and in-
stantly detached their petty-efficsr to summon a re-
inforcement ; the boat, however, came in almost im-
mediately, and, upon touching the beach, was boarded
by Mr. DONNiTT in the bow. Mr. Hroctusos waded
in the water, and attempted to cut her hawser with
his cutlass, in which he failed, and Mr. DoNtrirrT's
pistol missing fire, he was thrown overboard by the
smugglers, and instantly fired upon by them ; at the
same time Mr. HIGGINSON was struck by an oar, or
butt-end of a musket, and immediately two Ironies
were fired upon them from the full of the beach : the
boat immediately hauled off; and Mr. Dormarr being
wounded and in the water, and declaring his inability
to swim, Mr. HIOGINSON immediately waded and
swam to his assistance ; when the .blockade parties
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arriving in considerable strength, had merely to wit-
ness the escape of the smugglers, whose object was
completely frustrated, and the retreat of the das- ,
tardly smugglers who had fired from behind the
I beach, not one of whom could be seen. Mr. }hos
GINSON succeeded in assisting his companion, Mr.
Dosxzvv, to the shore, who has received three balls
in the left thigh, but is likely to do well. Mr. Hip-
. *lissom is slightly wounded, but both these Officers
have received several shots through their bats and
clothes. On this occasion the object of the naval
blockade has been decididly carried into effect, by
preventing the cargo frogibeing landed.