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London, England, 1854-07-29 00:00:00

MILITARY.

arrived in Fer-
ry, under cum-
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HaLrpigelrit
Greer,lnfant
rimy on Wednesday, from Belfast. The service companies
of this corps are at Malta, which they expect to leave
for Turkey.
A draft consisting of 82 men and 6 officers, of the 60th
(King's Own) Rifles, arrived t Cork
by gPeoial train on

Tuesday evening, from Buttevant, to await transports
for foreign service,
DESERTION OF A. SERJEANT OF THE 92D.—We
derstand that a serjeant belonging to the nillighlanders
has deserted from his regiment, taking with him a large
sum of money entrusted to his care to pay certain bills
due.

ROYAL ARTILLERY.
Serjeant Major M'Gillivray, 12th battalion Royal
Artillery-, has received an appointment in the Ordnance
storekeeper's civil department, at the Royal Arsenal,
Woolwich.
Colour-Sergeant Wiggans, Royal Artillery, is pro-
moted to be serjeant-major of .the 12th battalion, vice

Quarter-Serjeant M‘Vay, of the Royal Artillery, is
appointed adjutant of the Northumberla.ndshire Militia.
Captain Crofton's company, 7th battalion Royal Ar-
tillery, on arriving in the garrison this evening, from
Dublin, will march into the camp on Woolwich-common
until further orders.

An exchange of companies has been sanctioned
between .Captain Gibbons, of the 13th battalion, and
Captain Bingham (brigade major). No. 5 company,
12th battalion, is under orders for service in Turkey.
Captain Gibbons proceeds with his new company to the
seat of war.

OFFICIAL DESPATCHES

FROM

ADMIRAL DUNDAS.

[FROM LAST NIGHT'S GA ZETT2.]
ADMIRALTY, JULY 27, ISI4.
Despatches, of which the following are copies, have been
received from Vice-Admiral Dundas, C. 8., ComrAander-
in-Chief of her ‘lajesty's-ships and' vessels in the Mecliter-
.ranean and Black Sea :
DESTRUCTION OF BATTERIES, SM., AT THE SULINA. DEATH
OF CAPTAIN HYDE PARKER, OF THE FIREBRAND.
No. 330. Britannia, off Baljik, July 11, 854.
SIR,—I have the honour to enclose for the information
of the Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, copies of
the reports of Commander Powell and other officers, who,
on the Bth instant, attacked and completely destroyed the
inner batteries, stockades, and buildings, at the Salina
Mouth of the Danube.
2. The satisfaction I feel at the perfect success of this
gallant exploit, is much diminished by the death of Cap-
tain Hyde Parker, who fell when leading his men.
The service has lost in him a most promising young
officer, who was always zealous to do his duty, and never
made a difficulty.
3. Acting Lieutenant Lyons, after the fall of his gallant
captain, commanded the Firebrand's boats, and most ad-
mirably did his duty, suffering a loss in his own boat of
five men wounded.--I have, &c.
,J. W. D. DUNDAS, Vice-Admiral.
The Secretary of the Admiralty.

• Enclosure No. 1, in the-Mediterranean Letter No. 333.
Her Majesty's ship Vesuvius, off Sulina,
July-8, 1851.
Sir,—lt is with.great grief that I have to' report to you
that Captain Hyde Parker, of her Majesty's steam-frigate
Firebrand, has been this lay killed whilst in the act of
leadin6 his jnen to take a stockade battery on the Danube.
The loss of this gallant ofliCer is but ill compensated by
the complete success with which his attack was' attended.
The circumstances are as follows- —Captain Hyde Parker
'directed a strong party of boats from the Firebrand and
Vesuvius to accompany him up the Danube for the pur-
pose of destroying some works which were occupied by the
Russians. At two p.m. the boats entered the Danube,
Captain Parker's gig in advance ; at the bend of the river,
opposite a number houses on the right bank and a large
stockade on the left, a sharp fire was opened upon him,
and boat was nearly riddled ; some of his men were
wounded.

The heavy boats were coming up and Captain Parker at
once pulled back to them, hailing me to laud the marines
and be ready to storm. This order was exemted by the
marines and a detachment of seamen in the sane gallant
spirit with which it was given. Captain Parker then
dashed on shore in his gig, and at once advanced with a
few men, he was in front and greatly exposed. A tremen-
dous fire was opened by the enemy upon them, and a few
minutes after landing a bullet passed through their leader's
heart, and in a moment this gallant sailor ceased to live.
Thus died an officer whose merits, sir,, are well known to
yourself. His conduct on this occasion leaves an example
of valour that never can be erased from the memory of '
those who were present.
The command of the force then devolved upon myself.
I directed the gun-boats, and rocket-boats to be brought
to the front ; the storming party was formed by Lieut.
Jull, R.M.A, the gun-boats commenced a most effective:
fire upon the houses and battery,•• and in a short time the,
enemy's fire was silenced.
I directed the storming party to advance, and the place
was entered at a run by a detachment of marines and.
sailors, headed by Lieutenant Jull, R.M.A., and Lieutenaut
Hawkey, R.M.
We found that the enemy had already retreated at the
rear, and so thick was the cover, that pursuit was in vain.
The work that we had taken was a gabion battery, the
guns of which had been taken away and the embrasures'
filled up. It consisted of a front along the river raised
about 15 feet high, and 400 yards in extent ; in the rear.
was a morass, and the two flanks, which were not 30. yards
•in length, were defended as in front; this work enclosed
about fifty Government houses, stables, store-houses, and a
magazine. The works have been entirely demolished, the
houses destroyed, and nothing now marks the spot but a
heap of ruins. Part of the town of Suliva, from whence
the enemy had opened fire, has been burnt ; the principal
street I have thought it proper to spare.
Thtre was no means of computing the enemy's loss, al-
though they were seen to fall inside the intrenchments. I
am disposed to think that they were assisted in carrying
off their wounded, and even defending. the place, by some
Greeks, as men in the dress of that country were seen in-
termixed with the Russian troops.
From the heavy fir 3 that was opened upon us, and from
the number that were seen afterwards collected at a dis-
tance, the enemy must have been in great force before they
retreated.

It becomes my duty to report to you the extreme good
conduct of all employed on this occasion. The gun-boats
were most skilfully managed under circumstances of great
difficulty. They were commanded by Lieutenant Sullivan,
Acting-Lieutenant Lyons, and Messrs. Gooldenand Kerby,
mates.

Mr. Carey, second master, has, I regret to say, been
badly wounded ; he behaved most creditably.
It fell to Lieutenant Jull's lot to have an.opportnnity of
particularly distinguishing himself by. his coolness and
gallantry whilst in command of the marines, and he speaks
most highly of Lieutenant Hawkey, the non-commissioned
officers and men that were with him.
The medical officers have merited our best thanks. Dr.
O'Hagan, in the execution of his duty, was in the midst of
the fire, and his clothes were pierced with bullets.
I must claim your indulgence for the hasty manner in
which this despatch has been written, as I wish the Fire-
brand to join your flag immediately, with the body of the
late well-loved and gallant Captain Hyde Parker.—l
have, &c.
(Signed) RICHARD A. POWELL,
Commander.
Vice-Admiral J. W. D. Dundas, C.B.

Enclosure No. 2, in Mediterranean Loqer No. 333.
Her Majesty's steatu-frigato Firebrand,
off Sulina, July 8, 185 t.
Sir,—l beg leave to inclose the accompanying letter from
•Mr. Lyons (Acting-Lieutenant), who commanded the boats
of this ship in the attack and destruction of the stockaded
battery at the Sulina Mouth of the D.umbe. Ho speaks
highly of the officers and men under his command, espe-
cially James Shade, able seaman; but as you were per-
e malty present, it only remains for me to state, that Mr.
Lyons has displayed much courage and ability, on more
than this occasion, since joining the ship.
The death, ever and deeply to be lamented, of our much-
loved Captain, Hyde Parker, has thrown a deep gloom on
all who had the fortune to serve under him ; but he died,
leaving an example to all who survive him, of heroic gal-
lantry and ability.—l have, &c.
(Signed) War. Gong JONES,
Senior Lieutenant Commanding her
Majesty's ship Firebrand.
To Commander R. Powell, R.N.,
H.M.'s steam-sloop, Vesuvius.

Sub-Enclosure No. I, in Enclosure No. 2, in the Mediter-
ranean Letter, No. 330.
Her Majesty's Steam-frigate Firebrand,
off Sulina, July 8, 1854.
Sir,—l have the honour to forward the returns of the
boats employe 1 and the number of men killed and wounded
at the attack and capture, this day, of a stockade on the
left bank of the Danube.
The command of one division of the boats, after the
lamented death of Capt. Hyde Parker, devolved on me
the pinnace under my immediate command being in ad-
vance of the other boats, caused the principal part of the
enemy's fire to be directed upon her, and I regret to say
th.,t 5 men in that boat were wounded (three severely.)
I have, sir, to speak in the highest terms of the good
conduct and steadiness of the whole of the officers and
men under my command under the galling tire of the ene-
my, and I would beg to bring them strongly before your
notice. Where•all behaved so well it is almost invidious
to particularise, but I beg particularly to mention James
Shade, able seaman, who, I regret to say. after much dis-
tinguishing himself, was severely wounded.
Lieutenant Jell, R.M.A., speaks in equally high terms
of the marines under his command. • •
As you have already been made acquainted with the
circumstances under which his country has to mourn the
death of Captain Hyde Parker, and the total defeat of
the enemy and destruction of their works, which followed,
yet scarcely avenged it, it will not be necessary for,mo to
enter into any details of the engagement.—l have, d.c.
(Signed) A LGERNON LYONS,' Acting Lieutenant.
To Lieut. W. G. Junes, R.N., H.M.S. Firebrand.

Sub-Enclosure No. 2, in Enclosure No. 2, is Mediter-
ranean Letter, No. 330.
A list of the boats, officers, and men belonging to her
Majesty's ship Firebrand, at the destruction of the bat-
teries at the Salina mouth of the Danube.
Pinnace, 12-pound howitzer.
Mr. A. Lyons, acting lieutenant.
Lieutenant Hawkey, R.M.
Crew, 17 men and 8 marines.
Ist Cutter, Rocket-boat—
Mr. Mallet, midshipman:
Crew, 11 men and 8 marines.
Port Paddlebox-boat, 24-pounder howitzer—
Mr. Denny, midshipman.
Crew, 18 men.

Gig—
Mr. Everard, naval cadet.
Rev. P. Rogers, in attendance with medical officers.
Crew, 4 men and 4 marines.
Galley—
Captain Hyde Parker.
ollagan, surgeon.

Mr. McSorley, assistant-surgeon.
Crew, 6 men.
(Signed) W. G. JONES, Senior Lieutenant.

Sub-Enclosure No. 3, in Enclosure No, 2, in Mediterranean
Letter No 330.
A List of the Boats, Officers, and Men, belonging to her
Majesty's ship Vesuvius, at the storming of the Batteries
at the Sulina Mouth of the Danube. July 8, 1851.
Pinnace—
Mr. Sullivan, lieutenant.
Mr. Carey, second master.
4 marines.
13 bine jackets.
Pa ddlebox-boat—
Mr. Gooldin, mate:
Mr. Kirbey, mate.
Mr. Congdon, carpenter.
1 sergeant, Thomas Heath.
4 privates. •
13 blue jackets.
Ist Gig—
Captain Powell.
1 marine.
5 blue jackets.
2d Gig.
Mr. S. B. Swann, pd. clerk, acting as Aide-de•Camp
to Commander Powell.
Mr. King, assistant-surgeon.
2 marines.
4 blue jackets.
(Signed) POWELL, Commander.
Enclosure No. 3, in Mediterranean Letter NO. 330.
Return of Killed and Wounded at the storming 'of a Fort
on the Danube, July 8,.1854.
KlLLED—Firebrand._ _

Captain Hyde Parker, shot through. the heart.

WOUNDED.
Richard Smith, stoker, severely.
Peter Webb, ordinary seaman, severely.
James Shade, A. 8., severely.
Matthew Lipson; boatswain's mate, slightly.
William Sparrow, serjeaa " London," rather
severely.
• Veravini.
Mr. Edward Carey, 2d mater, rather. severely.
(Signed) JOHN REES.
Acting Deputy Inspector of the Fleet.

ADMIRALTY, JULY 28.
With reference to the above Despatches, and my Lords
havinc, already promoted Acting Lieutenant Algernon
McL.*Lyons to be Lieat meat, by Com uission, bearing
date 28th June, 18)4, thyare further pleased to promote
Mr. George Barnet Goolden, Mate, to be Lieutenant.
Mr. Edward Francis Kerby, Mate, to be Lieutenant.
Mr. Edward Alexander Carey, Second Master, to be
Master.

By Commisaions dated this day.

THE LONDON GAZETTE OF LAST NIGHT.

FOREIGN-OFFICE, JULY 25.

The Queen has been pleased to approve of Mr. Charles
Sfoess as Consul at Liverpool for his Majesty the King of
Bavaria.

WHITEHALL, JULY 28.
The Queen has been pleased to present the Rev. Rode-
rick Macdonald to the church and parish of South Uist, in
the presbytery of Uist, and shire of Inverness, vacant by
the death of the Rev. Roderick Maclean.

WHITEHALL, JULY 28.
The Queen has also been please.' to present the Rev.
James Peter to the church and parish of Old Deer, in the
presbytery of Deer, and county of Aberdeen, vacant by
the death of tha Rev. John Morison.

WAR-OFFICE, JULY 23.
Bth RegimLnt of Light Dragoons—Robert Carter Saw-
bridge, Gent., to be Cornet, by purchase, vice Viscount
Stormont, promoted to the Ist or Grenadier Regiment of
Foot Guards, July 28.
11th Light Dragoons—Charles Ley King, Gent.; to be
Cornet, by purchase, vice Go.nilell, who retires, July 28.
17th Light Dragoons —Drury Curzoa Lowe, Gent., to be
Cornet, by purchase, vice Jernifigham, who retires,
July 28.

•
Coldstream Regiment of Foot Guards—Ensign and
Lieutenant Frederick Hemp Ramsden to be Lieutenant
and Captain, without purchase, vice Brevet-Major Butler,
died of his wounds, July 28. _

4th Regiment of Foot—Ensign William Winniett to be
Lieutenant, without purchase, July 28.
sth Foot—Second Lieutenant G. H. J. M. Chapman to
be Lieutenant, without purchase, vice Templeman, whose
promotion, without purchase, on the 6th June, 1854, has
been caneel!ed, June 6 ; Ensign Joseph Margitson, from
half-pay of the 27th Foot, to be. Ensign, vibe Tetnpletuan,
deceased ; Edwin Fell Haig, Gent., to be Ensign, by pur-
chase, vice Margitson, who retires, July 28.
11th'Foot—Lieutenant Henry Curling, from half-pay of
Abe 52d Foot, to be Lieutenant, vice. Wilton, promoted,
without purchase, to an Unattached Company, July 28-
20th Foot—To be Assistant-Surgeons—Rowland Wim-
burn Carter, Gent. ; Richard Wolseley, Gent., July 28.
21st Foot—Lieut. William Pole Collingwood to be Cap-
tain, by purchase, vice spring, who retires ; Second Lieu-
tenant John George Image to be Lieutenant, by purchase,
vice Collingwootl; Stanislas Graham Bower St. Clair,
Gent., to be Ensign, by purchase, vice Image, July 28;
Serjeant-Major Humphrey Fowler to be Ensign, without
purchase, and Adjutant, vice Tinley, promoted, July 27.
22d Foot—Brevet-Major ,James Ramsay to be Major,
without purchase, vice Airey, promoted in the Coldstream
Regiment of Foot Guards; Captain Charles Kemeys
Ke-
meya Tynte, from half-pay sth Foot, to be Captain, vice
Ramsay, promoted, July 28.
35th Foot—Lieutenant Robert Joynt Gordon Grant,
from the 2d West India-Regiment, to be Lieutenant, with-
out purchase, July 28. . .
37th Foot—Brevet-Colonel W. Longworth Dames, from
half-pay Rifle Brigade, to be M. ler, vice Lushington, pro-
moted in the Slots Fusilier Guards, July 28.
42d Foot—Lieutenant Charles Campbell Graham to be
Captain, by purchase, vice Whitehead, who retires, July 28.
46th Foot—To be Assistant-Surgeons--Ralph Robrt
Scott, Gent.; John Duffite Geut.; Jtily 28
52,1 Foot—Lieutenant Walter James.Stopford to be Ad-
jutant, vice Peel, who resigns the Adjtitaney, only, May 18.
58th Foot—Lieuten mt Glad win John Richard Wynyard
to be Adjutant„ viceef3al.;eavi,s, prcenote.d, July 28. ,
61st Foot—Lie4tatiant tlavid Reid to -be Adjutant, vicit
Burnside, who resigns the Adjutancy only, Jan. 13.
63d Foot—Francis oaai, Geot4.tti be Assistant Surgeon,
vice Gibson, appointed to the Staff, July 28.
68th" Foot—Francis De Luttrell Gent.,Saunderson, to
be Ensign, without purchase, vice Cator, promoted, uly
28.
71st FoOt—Captain ThOmas Charles Ormsby, from half-
pay Unattached, to be Paymaster, vice Campbell, appointed
l'aytnaster of a Cavalry Depot, July 23.
76th Foot—Lieutenant John Cumming Clarke to be
Adjutant, vice Lacy; promoted, July 28.
80th Foot—Captain Anthony Ormthy, to be Major,
without purchase, vice Montgomery, promoted in the Scots
Fusilier Guards ; Captain Francis de Visme, from half-pay
of the 60th Foot, to be Captain, repaying the difference,
vice Ormsby, promoted, July 28.
83rd Fout—Brevet7Major John Kelsall, to be Major,
without purchase, vice Lloyd, deceased ; Lieutenant Henry
De Renzy Pigott, to be Captain, without purchase, vice
Kelsall ; Ensign Edward Meurant, to be Lieutenant, with-
out purchase, vice Pigott, May 7.
• 88th Foot—Captain George Vaughan Maxwell, to be
Major, by purchase, vice Balfour, who retires; Lieuten-
ant Benjamin Banbury Mauleverer, to be Captain, by pur-
chase, vice Maxwell ;
,Lieutenant Henry Ernst, to l?e
Captain, b 3 purchase, vice W. Hodges Tylden Pattenson,
who retires, July 28.
93rd Foot—Captain John Hutchinson Garner, from
half-pay of the 40th Foot, to be Captain, without purchase,
July 28.
97th Foot—Lieutenant Thomas Smith, from the 82nd
IFoot, to be Paymaster, Nice Griffin, appointed Adjutant of
a Recruiting District, July 23.