We regret to state that no accounts have been received from several vessels which sailed from this port early in January last and there is too much reason to fear they suffered shipwreck in a dreadful gale on the 3rd or 4th of that month. Among the vessels unaccounted for is the brig "Chieftain", Capt. McCARTHY which sailed hence 2nd Jan. for Montego Bay, Jamaica and had not arrived there when 85 days out. The vessel was owned by J.V. TROOP and others and her cargo belonged to George HUME, a man of color, born in (St. John) city who with his mother, brother and other relatives, were passengers intending to take up their residence in Jamaica having disposed of their property here which was considerable. The brig "Rocroy", Capt. SCOTT, for Barbadoes, sailed in company with the "Chieftain" and the same uncer tainty exists as to her fate. She was owned by J. & T. ROBINSON. Mr. GIFFORD, formerly Postmaster at Richinucto (Kent Co.) who was on his way to the West Indies for his health, was a passenger on board the "Rocroy".