The Express.
London, England, 1855-07-03 00:00:00

DESPATCHES FROM ADMIRAL LYONS.

Admiralty, July 2.
Despatches, of which the following are copies,
have been received from Rear-Admiral Sir Edmund
Lyons, Bart., G.C.8., Commander-in-Chief of her
Majesty's ships and vessels in the Mediterranean and
Black Sm.
Royal Albert, off Sebastopol, June 19.
Bir,—The enclosed copy of a letter from Captain
Lushington, who commands the Naval Brigade before
Sebastopol, has just reached me in time to be trans-
witted for the information of the Lords Commissioners
of the Admiralty by this day's mail.
Their lordships will readily perceive that the gal-
lantry which has distinguished the Naval Brigade
throughout the war was never more distinguished
than it was yesterday, during the attack on the
Malakhoff Tower and Redan ; and on a future early
occasion it will be my pleasing duty to bring under
their lordships' notice the conduct of those engaged
during the late bombardment and attack.
I regret to Sod the name of Lieutenant Thomas 0.
Kidd, of the Albion, amongst the killed yesterday ;
he was a zealous and gallant young officer, and had
served a long time with the Naval Brigade.
Amongst the wounded is Captain Peel, of the
Leander, whose chivalrous gallantry and cheerful
readiness for every duty render his presence with
the brigade invaluable, and I hope that Captain
Lushington may not long be deprived of his Ber-
yline.

I regret also to find amongst the wounded Lieut.
William B. Urmston, of the Queen ; Lieut. John H.
Cave, of the Diamond ; Lieut. Osborne W. Dalyell,
of the Leander ; Mr. George Parsons, mate, of the
Dauntless; and Mr. H. E. Wood, midshipman, of
the Queen, Aide-de-Camp to Captain Peel.
I am, &0.,
(Signed) EDMUND LYONS,
Rear-Admiral and Commander-in-Chief.
To the Secretary of the Admiralty, London.
Camp, Naval Brigade, June 18.
Sire—l have the honour to report that on Sunday,
at 3 a.m., we opened fire is before on the different
forts of Sebastopol, which was very soon returned,
but not with the spirit or skill that usually charac-
terises the enemy's fire. Towards 2 p.m. the fire be-
came very slack, and their batteries appeared much
shaken.

The fire continued all day, and the Commander of
the Forces having intimated to me his acceptance of
my proposal to carry the ladders in case of an assault
being made on the town and batteries, I told off four
parties of 60 men each to accompany the four co-
lumns ordered for this servios ; and Captain Peel
having volunteered his services on this occasion, I
placed them under his command, and I beg to enclose
a list of the officers under him. I regret to say that
the assault, which took place at 3 a.m., was not suc-
cessful ; but our severe loss shows too plainly that
the seamen and officers of the Naval Brigade did
their duty most gallantly, and their ladders were at
their places in spite of the most murderous fire I have
witnessed.

Captain Peel led one party in the most gallant
style, and Lieutenant Cave led the other. The other
two columns did not advance, and consequently the',
ladder parties, although exposed to • severe fire, as
indeed was every one, did not suffer much.
Captain Peel was shot through the arm, but was,
enabled to continue his duty until the affair was over.
I have to regret u well that Lieutenants Urmston,
Cave, and Dalyell ; Messrs. Parsons, mate; end
Weod, micishipman ; were all wounded.
Lieutenant Kidd and 9 seamen were killed, and 41
seamen wounded, and 1 missing; these men, I trust,
will be got in to-night after dark. The party under
Lieutenant Cave, with the loss of Lieutenant Kidd
and 5 seamen killed, Lieutenant Cave and 7 seamen
wounded, equally performed the duty assigned. A
heavy fire was kept up from our batteries with ad-
mirable precision, until the Commander-in-Chief or-
dered it to be slackened.

I hive also to report the bursting of one of the 95
cwt. 68 pounders, which mused the death of four men,
and wounded three.

The enemy's line of battle ships did not Ere, but
the steamers did. I have the honour to return a list
of issualties for the last two days, and to inform you
oar sick list is 49, and all doing well.
Every officer and man engaged in this arduous
Iservice has done his duty most gallantly, and I only
await your permission to recommend those whose
conduct I have particularly noticed.—l have, &c.,
STUMM LIIIIHINOTON.

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NIGHTLY ATTACK ON THE SEA DEFENCES OF
SEBASTOPOL.
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Royal Albert, off Sebastopol, Jane 19.
134,—0n our return from Hertch, on the 15th inst.,
Vice-Admiral Brost and I were informed by the
commanders of the land forum that they intended to
re-open the fire of the batteries on the following
morning, and on the 18th instant to make further ap-
proachee towards Sebastopol and endeavour to obtain
possession of the enemy's positions of the Malakhoff
and Redan, and their encellencies also informed os
that they had ascertained that the nightly fire of oar
steamers had produced considerable effect.
On hearing this my colleague and I at ones de-
termined to repeat the operation on the two in-
tervening nights, and accordingly, on the 18th
instant, the steam-frigates and sloops named in the
margin,* accompanied by several French steamers,
discharged a heavy fire on the town and sea defences,
whilst the Danube, Lieut. R. P. Gator, and the
launches of the Royal Albert, under the command of
Lieutenants George W. Watson and Edmund Wil-
mot, poured in a shower of rockets, and happily
without any casualty.
Daring the night of the 17th instant, the Princess
Royal, and the steam frigates and sloops named in
the woad marginal note,t mad elmompanied by a,
division of French steamers .and the launches as,
before, renewed the firing, asd al Ms comfort I am
sorry to observe there was gem lees, the Princess
Royal harlot had one saaa mad twq wounded;
the Sidon, two mss Wed sad isas *added; and

Captain L f the Miranda, one, o 0 was so severely
wounded in the leg by a shell, that I have bee*
obliged to send him to Therapia Hospital.
Their lordships will readily believe that a stroll
desire prevailed throughout the fleet to go under fire,
but as only one ship of the line could do so wits
advantage, I thought it right that it should be the
iPrincess toyal, commanded by Lord Clarence Paget,
who having planned the course with infinite zeal and
ability, was naturally beet acquainted with it.
Returns of the casualties are herewith transmitted,
I am, &c.,
EDMUND LYONS,
Rear-Admiral and Commander-in-cm.,

• Tribune, Captain .Hon. J. R. Drummond; Higbilyte '"
Captain Jelin Moore ; Captain J. M'Cieeeny!
Miranda, Captain B. M. Loess; Niger, Commander H.
Him; Arrow, Lieutenant W. H.. Joni& ; Viper, Liestmagi
H. W. Comber ; Snake, Lieutenant H. F. M'Hillop ; Weggg,
Lieutenant J. B. Commerell.
t Sidon Captain 0. Goldsmith ; Highflyer, Captain Joh*
Moore Miranda, Captain B. Id. Lyons ; Viper, Liattenita
M. W. Comber; Snake, Lioutenant H. F. M'Hillop.

Poturn of Killed and Wounded on board her Majesty's ship Pea.
cme /Loyal, on the 18th June, 1635.--Jamea Courrie, 2nd teas ord.
nary, mod 87, killed. Thomas Davis, 2nd ohm ordinary, aged 21.
wounded severely, fracture to elbow Joint. Jaws Incas, gum: •
Hord Mario, Artillery, aged 37, wounded, slightly 000 cu.
Alrred G Elliott, gunner. Royal Kerins Artillery. aged 80,weirdsi
severely, lacerated wound of left hand.—(eigosd) A. E. Musa%
of; C. Peon, Ceptaki.
Killed and Wounded on board ha Ilaiestrs ship Kam
on the night of the 17th June, 1833, when awaked wki
•el dehisces of flebeetopsi. KULA • William
saUmaker's mate. Wounded: William boy, lot elem, le.
vaftly, MO amputated (since dead); klshard Meha, bey. let
elms, severely ; Mlles Hales, A.B. severely ; Dante JetTOOL pat.
vats LW., severely; William Yelynards, A. 8., slightly ; ken
Lome, stoker, slightly ; James lAtaciOrdantlawanel mato, allettly;
Ins Issi.All37ler. 8110• John NAPO,, and., BlittnlY ;
manlst Mar, sightly; Western mptun kft,
top, • lad* private b.w., eight!).—(tagaidi W.;
DALTON !taps DOOMS DOLDRIIITN. Captain.
Mons of ward as board nor Waimea ship
tag the Wed Men& upon dr Emu of SaltainapaL Joao Is,
Mannar M. Ly.as, aged U, captain, very severely wosililltet!
at shell in the calf ot left leg, w le usual a
(Signed) Jose A. Cowart. M.D.. Burgeon; Joan P. C. Ilia
cum; enkr Lieutenant. aommaadlog Odlear.