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Newcastle Harbour. - Another wreck had nearly, occurred a few days ago. The particulars are given in the following letter to Mr. S. Smyth, Marine Broker:- " Newcastle, Dear Sir, The Polly Hopkins on leaving the harbour yesterday, with a north-easterly wind got on the Oyster bank, and eventually on the beach, where she now remains. The weather at the time of the accident was and has continued since very fine ; and with a little exertion, the vessel and cargo, in all probability, maybe saved. This accident with many others would have been avoided, if there was in the port any of the material that has so often been prayed for and is fact promised. I have little hopes myself of anything effectual being done until two or three members of the Executive Council, or other powers that be, are drowned. ^ back to top ^ |