23 FEBRUARY 1861, Page 5

Another severe gale has committed havoc by land and sea.

It occurred on Thursday. Near London the force of the wind broke down the north wing of the Crystal Palace, and tore up trees in the parks. At Chichester it shook down the whole spire of the cathedral. The tower sank at the base, and the spire fell through perpendicularly. 'This was an ancient structure and a landmark. Several wrecks have .occurred, but the worst has not been reported.