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 as we trust the gallant swimmer. Another astounding feat of heroic gallantry was that of a gentleman observed swimming with a lady under each arm, and his own child held in his mouth, supporting himself on a board, which he held under his chin. Some less scrupulous swimmer came across him and drew away the plank which enabled him to support his head, and he was forced to let go hold of his unfortunate child, which, in consequence, met a watery grave; the ladies, however, he safely brought to land. We have not learned this noble person's name, but it should be recorded. Another instance was that of a gentleman, who, having got possession of a small piece of floating wood, when a young lady was passing, he extended his hand to her, and saying "this may save us both," was enabled to keep himself and her up till they were picked off by a passing boat.

We understand that a large amount of money belonging to passengers lies within the iron sides of the Orion

Description of some of the bodies unclaimed:

An old man with grey whiskers and light grey hair; 17s 8d in silver and one sovereign, were found on his person.

An old man, with ticket 286; wore a pair of silver spectacles; had on a black vest, black coat, black trousers bound with green silk tape round the waistband, and brown over-all coat. Had a letter on him addressed "Mr Robert Donaldson, care of Mr Wm. Dickie, 135 Grafton Street, London." Said to belong to Dundee. White handkerchief and 16s 10d found upon him.

A stout gentleman, with a letter on him, addressed "Dr J. Williamson, at George's Hospital, London. Steerage passenger; had in his ⟨pocket⟩ a fusee-box, a hair comb, 13 sovereigns and 10s 6d; sandy eyebrows, dark whiskers, mixed with a little grey; had on brown trousers, with light blue stockings.

BROWN, PRINTER,