The Portland Gazette

Norfolk, Oct. 8.—Capt. Fearson, of sch. Eliza-Jane, arrived in Hampton Roads yesterday, in 18 days from St. Bartholomewe, states, that on the 9th of Sept. a heavy hurricane commenced at that place, from the north west: and continued until the morning of the 10th, about 6 o'clock, at which time the wind shifted to the south west, and continued until about 9, A. M. Previously to the commencement of the gale, there were fifty sail of vessels, large and small, at anchor in the harbor; of which only one was able to ride it out. The following are the names of some of the vessels:

Brig Paymaster, Loring, of Portland, with a full cargo of Molasses and sugar, entirely lost on the rocks—crew saved.

schr. Harriot, of do. with a small part of her cargo on board, entirely lost—the crew, with much difficulty, saved their lives.

Brig Fox, with a small part of her cargo on board, was driven on a point of rocks, and entirely lost, except a small part of her rigging—crew saved.

Many more were driven to sea and stranded, the names not known to Capt. Pearson.

It was stated at St. Barts, that about 60 or 70 houses were blown down, among which was the Governor's, and himself and family had to take refuge in some other. About 80 lives were lost.

It was thought to be the most severe hurricane ever experienced at that place, and as much or more damage done, considering the shortness of the gale. It was also stated that a shock of an earthquake accompanied the gale, which caused several houses to move from their foundations.

The West India Islands have suffered considerably, with Hurricanes, the present season. All the shipping in the harbour of St. Barts, were either drove on shore or went to sea, considerable damage done on shore, no damage of consequence done at St. Thomas, although the gale was severe; one or two vessels went on shore, and one went to sea. It was reported there, that Bassaterre had suffered very severely. All the vessels at Neuvitas, were lost. In Guadaloupe, report says its effects were terrible—the new Hospital, which was a very extensive building, was unroofed, and many lives were lost. Much damage was done at Antigua, Marigalante, and other islands to windward.

At St. Eustatia, two vessels were driven to sea. At Nevis, the damage was inconsiderable. Genoives, suffered considerably. A number of vessels driven on shore at Gibara. At Jaguemel and Aux-Cays, shipping damaged considerably. Cape Haytian, suffered severely on shore, and many vessels driven on shore in the harbour and totally lost.