"It's miserable copy; these _Occidental_ reporter fellows have no fire; but the facts are right enough, I guess." And he began to read:-- "WRECK OF THE BRITISH BRIG, 'FLYING SCUD.' "H.B.M.S.

Tempest, which arrived yesterday at this port, brings Captain Trent and four men of the British brig Flying Scud, cast away February 12th on Midway Island, and most providentially rescued the next day.

The Flying Scud was of 200 tons burthen, owned in London, and has been out nearly two years tramping.

Captain Trent left Hong Kong December 8th, bound for this port in rice and a small mixed cargo of silks, teas, and China notions, the whole valued at $10,000, fully covered by insurance.
The log shows plenty of fine weather, with light airs, calms, and squalls.

In lat.