morning, as the day was breaking. The officers ofthe quarter-deck hurried to the after-part of thevessel. They examined the sea with the most carefulattention. They saw nothing but a strong eddy aboutthree cables‘ length distant, as if the surface hadbeen violently agitated. The bearings of the placewere taken exactly, and the Moravian continued itsroute without apparent damage. Had it struck on asubmerged rock, or on an enormous wreck? Theycould not tell; but, on examination of the ship‘sbottom when undergoing repairs, it was found thatpart of her keel was broken.