The Express.
London, England, 1852-02-17 00:00:00

I " DESTRUCTION OF LAGOS.

=ay, we (Daily News)published exclusively
neesant of the capture and destruction at
I. by, at the slave king Resoko. The following
is lliis Amid report of Commodore Bruce on that
tamosolios, Wirodoor with a list of tho killed and
Voundod t
Penelope, off Lagos, Jan. 2, leA
dir.—l Imo the honour to report, fur the information et
the LOMB Ossamheioriers of the Admiralty, that their lord-
ships' ladosidsas of the 14th October, and the wishes of
her 's fleaetary of State for Foreign Affiirs, se he '
as rapines have been most faithfully fulfilled by the
Wain er
expulsion of slave-dealing chief, Kmiec', and his people,
the utter destruction of his town and the establishment of
db. tdoadly elder Akitoye, with his followers, in the seat of
power at Wu.
By my letter No. 216, of 18.51, their lordships are swore
that Koehn very recently rejected the proffered friendship
of Esglaad, and that he opposed with lire and sword the
approach of a flag of truce proceeding to his seat of govern- ,
merit with Mr. Consul Beerroft, who offered to negociate 1
and to advise with him, and who was merely attended by
an escort of armed boats, scarcely or problematically Butt-
neat for his personal safety among savages.
I therefore determined to send a strung and well orga-
nised force, to punish this refractory coief, and having,
through the untiring energy and exertions of Mr. Ileeerott,
procured the attendance of Akitoje, and ncariy live
hundred of his followers near the scene of action, ready to '
take advantage of a clear sweep when we should make it, I
concerted measures with Captain Lewis, Jones of the
Sampson, and Captain Henry Lyster, of this ship, who
both were volunteers on the occaion, and entrusted the
detail and execution of the service to Captain Jones,
seconded by Captain Lyster, and their lordships will ace,
from the accompanying reports, the complete success with
which the enterprise has been crowned.
I am at a tom to do juvicc to the chivalrous bearing and
devoted bravery of these two officers. Captain Jones, who,
commanding the expedition, was no lea. conspicuous for his
gallantry and firmness than for his judgment and energy;
and Captain Lyster, who, tinting himself, by unavoidable
circumstances, exposed in the Tearer to be summarily de-
stroyed by the enemy's guns, made a noble rush into the
midst of wined men on shore, and with his undaunted fol-
lowers spiked the obnoxious guns, and turned the fortune
of the day at that point. It as to be borne in mind that our
people could expect no quarter, nor did they get any.
1 should come short of my duty, did I not bring before
the notice of their lordabips the ardent and devoted
gallantry exhibited during this very severe affair by
olffeers and wen. The responsible part which Captain
Lyster Mild out him a severe wound, happly not de/t-
-rines. Coonnander Ilillyar of this ship, who charged
with him, la severely but not dangerously wountled.l
Limits. Reward Nanhou and P.D. Rich, each in command
of • paddhobox hint, exhild!cti heroism and thinness
never surpassed. Lieutenant John Corbat, in command
of Mr. Beteroft's iron boat., with rockets, with his own
bands spiked the gun, receiving a shot in his arm after
=soLand had five severe wounds before the affray
Lieutenant Williamson, it.M.A., was dangerously
weranded, and Mr. Frederick Fletcher, midshipman, com-
as:sal* one of the cutters appointed to guard the boats
whoa on shore, defended them to the last, and fell with
ten balls in his forehead. With the other division Lieut.
flausauer, of the Sampson, received a dangerous wound
while encouraging his moo ; and Mr. Richard'', usidthips
urn of that ship, got his death wound. The conduct of
Lieutenant Patey, commanding the Bloodhound, and Lieu.
tenant Larkin, commanding the Tenzer, and the success
=heir efforts, is beyond all praise; besides their
r tire, their vessels were a rallying point /or the
reeperstive divisions of boats, and were conspicuously instru-
mented in the attainment of victory, retiectiog infinite
Walk Os all belonging to them. Commander Coote of the
Voisomo, and Commander Gardner of the Waterwitch, with
ask detudemente, contributed, as won em they arrived, to
lobo Wows of the hour with an energy and real well worthy
Odra&

Nothing could exceed the devotion of the Olkene of the
medical staff to the exigencie. of the day. Mr. Richard
Carpenter, surgeon, Mr. Weging, and Mr. Sproule, as
surgeons of this ship ; Doctor Barclay, acting surgeon
of the Sealork, end .tlr.Morgan and Mr. Pendrith, assistant
surgeons of the Sampson. Wherever a man was struck in
the boats, a medical officer was immediately by his side,
setting their own lives at nought when compared' with the
wards of their Wave companions in arm.. Mr. Walling
sad Mr. Sproule landed at the charge, with their com-
rades, under Captain Lyster.
Mr. Beocroft during all these operations was on board
the Bloodhound, and gave every atentance that his advice'
end experience could afford.
I cannot withhold the expreiodon of my regret for the
very severe loss which has attended this achievement, but
in which I trust their lordships will feel that the dignity of
England has been asserted, and the honour of the glo-
-1 riously sustained. The enclosures with this dispatch will
I afford all further information.

I have, &c.
(Signed) B. W. Bnrcr, Commodore
ant Commander-in-Chief.
The Secretary of the Admiralty.
List of Officers, Seamen and Marines, and Rroomen, be-
longing to 11. M.'s ship Penelope killed and wounded at
Lagos, on Dee. 26, 1851, in spiking the guns to protect
the Teaser, then aground :
se ILLED.
Mr. F. R. Fletcher, mid., eho: through the head.
John M'Donald, A. 8., shut through the head.
Wan. Lawn, apt. foretop, shot through the orbit.
Fred. Rune, armourer, shot through the brain.
T. Sutton, opt. tureen:de, shot through the bruin.
James Webb, gunner's-state, slrzt through the abdomen.
Thames Davis. A. 8., shot through the uudomen.
Samuel Pitt, stoker, allot through the head.
Benjamin Tracey, stokes, killed on shore.
Rd. Peacock, stoker, killed on sheer.
Francis Bone, marine, shot through the brain.
• Thomas Noneby, marine, shot through the brain.
Wrn. Wilson, supy. do., shot through the brain.
Ring George, krooman, shut through the heart.
WOCNDED.
Henry Lyster, eaptaie, severely.
C. F. Hillyar, commander, severely.
John Corbett, lieutenant, very severely.
J. W. C. Williame,'first lieutenant of marine*, severt:y.
H. M. Gillham, master's assistant, dangerously—died
subsequently.
H. A. Dewar, gunner, slightly.
James Blight, boatswain, slightly.
Henry Regains, orderly, severely.
Valentine Walter', cap:al.l forecastle, dangerously.
George Strong, boatswain's mate, slightly.
Henry Keener, LB., severely.
Peter Coleman, captain foretop, severely.
James Markham, orderly, severely.
George Div, captain's coxswain, severely.
William N °ler, boatswain's mate, severely.
Thee. Stephenson, 2nd Cl. orderly, severely.
Hy. M. Davis, A.S., severely.
Henry Laws, LB., severely.
Joseph Brucker, orderly, severely.
George Cox, tad Cl. orderly, severely.
William Walters, A. 8., severely.
Richard Wisdom, A. 8., severely.
George Buller, A. 8., slightly.
William Rio., ordinary, slightly.
William Render, captain maintop, slightly.
Henry Harrison, uilmaker's crew, slightly.
Alex. Rutter, coxswain launch, severely.
John Murphy, A. 8., severely.
William Smith, captain maintop, severely.
William Hayes, ordinary, severely.
William Aldred, quarter master, slightly.
William Windsor, era. mate, slightly.
Charles Whitcomb, stoker, severely.
Robert William, stoker, slightly.
James Fullerton, leading stoker, dangerously.
Wl Marshall, stoker, severely.
Jam Oakley, B. lit Cl., dangerously.
Theme bander,, espy., ditto, severely.
Thomas lose, B. lot CI., slightly.
Theepheas Cork, B. Ist Cl., severely.
BMW Cocks, B. Ist Cl., slightly.
O. am Tate!, B. Ist Cl., salrY, slightly.
Davit Berry, B 2nd Cl., slightly.
Omer Peters, gunner, R.M.A., slightly.
George Olen, IHer, slightly.
William IVasalbrd, gunner, R.M.A., severely.
W. Bovingdm gamer, RICA., dangerously.
Wm. Hot user &N
.A., dangerously.
William raguier, 11.11. A.. severely.
FAVIIII , IpANfifj, &M.A., severely.
Geetaelimay, mew. ILM.A., severely.
John Slaws. limbardier, severely.
Robertilreml lesser, R.M.A., severely.
David H ,sidWit, semen A.M.A., severely.
Omega Ibrearet, slightly.
Imojimia . ki=z dangerous! y.
Tom. Teby,
Tom Peter, kitiseism, dlightly.
rzurgenaveleaadiei. eligur. ,
AWL—Elia, luesems, ssyslyl7.
Tosalltal killezhet, krootaea, slightly.
Toed
Total wounded
Total wouaded is Teaser

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CAUPENTZR, surgeon H. 11.8. Penelope.
Approved, H. LTSTIM, Captain.
List of Alms and men wounded blo H.M.
steamer Termer (tender to Penelope), at es, 27th
Doe., 1861.
Mr. O. R. Howell,4 grosser, 3rd class, very dangerously.
Jobs Yates, A.D(I. aligittly.
1684)

R. CAI/1N111; Surgeon to H.M.S. Penelope.
Approved, H. LTIIIR, Caption.
LM 6f saws, marines, and knomen belonging
kMed and wounded at Lagos, on
Dec. 2S, ISH. :
Themes Saumareis, Lieut. R.N., shot through right
Muni Lauds, midshipman, shot through brain—
less dead.

Rug. Harding, el., M.A., shot through left temple.
Ocro. Talc, M.A., shot through left thigh.
James Wade, M.A., shot through loft wrist.
Thomas Kirkpatrick, M.A., shot through right hand.
Joseph Marta, M.A., shot through right thigh.
B. Dohs% ord., wound of ring gaper left head.
P. Rowe, 0.M., tap, wound of left wrist.
P. Mee, A. 8., wound or left hip.
Jamas Williams, C.0.T., wound of forehead.