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shot of the batteries. At 4b. P.M., finding that the batteries
fired only occasional shots, I made the signal for boats of
squadron, manned and armed, to rendezvous alongside Gore
gon and Firebrand, and sent to propose to my colleague that
the remaining part of our plan should foe carried into
execution ; the officer bearing the message found Capt.
Trehouart occupied in moving the French squadron close in
to cover the landing; so, placing entire confidence in
the fire of his ships, and knowing full well that his
division of seamen would, as soon as possible, support us, at
511.45 m. I landed with 180 seamen and 145 marines, and giving
three cheers, formed on the beach ; the skirmishing party
and light company of seamen under the command of Com-
mander Sulivan led up the hill.
On reaching the crest they were received by a smart fire of
musketry, but the speedy arrival of the Marines, under the
command of Captain Thomas Hurdle, R.M., drove the enemy
back, and the light company of seamen, under the com-
mand of Lieutenant A. C. key, completed the work, by
carrying and holding the wood, the key, of the position.
Very shortly afterwards the French Brigade landed, and
the guns of Nos. 1,2, end 3 batteries were spiked and dis-
mantled. On the following morning the English and French
Brigades again landed, and completed the work of destruc-
tion ; carrying off all the brass guns, 10 in number, and re •
taining unmolested possegign of the grounds and woods the
whole day.
It was not to be expected that a contest, lasting from 10
A. 31. until nearly sunset, could do otherwise than cause the
loss of several officers and men ; and accordingly I hare to
lament the death of Lieut. C. Brickdale, who fell early in
the day. He was an officer of great promise, and w ould
have been an ornament to his country had he lived. Mr.
George Andrews, clerk-in-charge of the Dolphin, was also
killed whilst assisting the assistant-surgeon ; he was a
valuable officer, and one of a large family, who mainly de-
pended upon him, and I trust their case may be laid before
the Board of Admiralty.
Lieutenant Charles Doylet is, I fear, mortally wounded,
and ere many hours must terminate his existence. Although
suffering dreadful agony from his wounds, his mind ap-
peared bent on the result of the actioia. Such a spirit must
necessarily carry the sympathies 'of all his brother officers.
Lieutenant Levinge reparts most highly of the conduct of
Richard Rowe, gunner's-mate, and Walter Ross, caulker's-
mate, of the Dolphin ; although severely, wounded, they re-
mained at their quarters until the day was won.
The aggregate Inss of officers, petty officers, seamen, and
marines, amounts to
Officers. —.. .... 2 killed ... 6 wounded.
Seamen .....3 „ •• • 9 ff
Petty Officers.—. 2 „ ••• 6 If
Marines none .-.. 1 7,
Boys
The noble behaviour of my brother senior dicer, Captain
Trehouart, excited the admiration of all on board ; it was
evident that his brig was especially selected for the enemy's
fire, and I consider myself fortunate in having such an officer
for my colleague. •
I have great reason to be satisfied with the goodconduct of
all the officers, seamen, and marines of the squadron you did
me the honour to place under my orders.
I have already mentioned the services rendered by Cap-
tain Hope in cutting the chain, and I have to thank him for
acting as my aide-de-camp when on shore. I should be un-
mindful of the ability and continued zeal of Commander B.
Sulivan, did I not bring him particularly to your notice •, by
his exertions we were furnished with a chart, which enabled
us to comple,te our arrangements for the attack.
First Lieutenant S. E. NV. Lawrence, R.M.A., also acted
as my aide-de-camp, and has-a strong claim'on my gratitude ;
principally through his instrumentality a brigade of seamen
amhas been formed. capable, I A quite satisfied, of resisting
cavalry.
It is impossible to conclude this dispatch without recom-
mending to your favourable consideration Lieut. Reginald
Levinge; his little schooner occupied the berth better suited
to a frigate, and I sometimes trembled when I saw the
shower of shot, shell, grape, and rockets flying over her.
As soon as the damage sustained by the combined squa-
dron shall have been repaired, Captain Trehouart and myself
intend to proceed in the execution of our instructions, leav-
ing two vessels of war here to prevent the enemy offering
any further obstruction to the free navigation of the Parana.
I h ve, &c.
(Signed) CHAS. HOTHAM,
Captain and Senior Officer.
Rear-Admiral S. H. Inglefield, C. 8.,
Conanaander-in-Chief, &c.

Report of casualties that cccurred'in the Squadron under the
command of Captain Charles Hotham, while taking and
destroying the batteries, &c., at Point Obligado, in the
River Parana, on the 20th November, 1845.
Officers' Names.
Lieut. C. Brickdale, H.M. sloop Comus, killed.
Mr. G. Andrews, Clerk-in-charge, H.M. brigantine Dolphin,
killed.
Lieut. C. Doyle, H.M. ship Philomel, very severely wounded.
Mr. R. Warren, Second Master, H.M. brigantine Dolphin,
slightly wounded.
Mr. J. Gallagher, Assistant-Surgeon, H.M. brigantine Dol-
phin, slightly wounded.
Mr. T. Ellstob, Assistant-Clerk, H.M. brigantine Dolphin,
slightly wounded.
Lieutenant A. C. Key, Fanny tender, slightly wounded.
Gorgon-1 seaman, 1 marine, 1 boy Ist class, slightly
wounded.
Firebrand-1 seaman, killed ; 1 seaman, severely wounded.
Philomel-1 seaman, killed ; 2 seamen and 1 boy, severely
wounded; 2 seamen, slightly wounded.
Comus-1 boy, killed ; 2 seamen, slightly wounded.
Dolphin-3 seamen and 1 boy killed ; 6 seamen, severely
wounded ; and 2 seamen, slightly wounded.

Her Majesty's ship Vernon, Monte Video. Dec. 19, 1845.
Sir,—l inclose for the information of the Lords Commis-
sioners of the Admiralty a further report from Capt. Hotham,
detailing the proceedings of the squadron under his orders,
since the destruction of the batteries at Obliged°, by which
their Lordships will learn that the Chacabuco has been
blown up, and the probability of our expedition meeting
no further resistance on its passage up the Parana.-1 have
the honour to be, &c.

S. H. INGLEFIELD.
Rear-Admiral and Commander-in Chief.
To the Right Honourable 11. T. L. Corry,
M. P., Secretary of the Admiralty. .

H. M. S. Gorgon, Rosario, December 4, 1845.
Sir,—Having received intelligence on which I could de
pend, that the Chacabuco schooner and two gun-boats were
at anchor in the Arroyodel Pabou, I have the honour to in-
form you that Captain Trehouart and myself determined to
dispatch two vessels to destroy them ; but, owing to there
being no French man-of-war at that moment ready for sea,
the execution of our plan was postponed until the 24th, when
the Firebrand took the Fulton in tow, and proceeded on that
service.
On arriving at the mouth of the Pabou, Captain llope dis
covered that there was not sufficient water for his ship, so,
taking three boats and forty men, he started in pursuit ; most
fortunately they obtained more information from an intel-
ligent native, and learnt that the whole force accumulated
amounted to 250 men, that a chain was stretched across the
river, placing surprise out of the question. As any further
attempt would have been madness, he most properly re-
turned ; actin4 however, on his suggestion, I had previously
dispatched Firebrand by another channel, to intercept the
schooner, and this manoeuvre had its desired effect.
The windings of the river enabled the enemy to descry
the approach of tire Firebrand at a considerable distance.
Accordingly, they commenced hauling the Chacabuco up a
narrow creek, by means of warps, manual labour, and horses,
closely pursued by Firebrand. At the end of a chase of
sixty miles the steamer grounded, but the enemy had seen
enough : in the night a tire and explosion took place, and in
the morning no Chacabuco was visible.
The squadron re-assembled at Punta de las Siedras ; during
the night of the 2d'the enemy brought down four field pieces,
which however did no injury, and on the 3d instant the
squadron passed tlare strong point of the Rosario unmolested
by the enemy; a number of women and country people col-
lected on the beach to see the ships pass, not an armed man
was to be seen, hence it would appear that orders had been
given to offer no further resistance to our passage up the
Parana.—l have, &c.
(Signed) CHARLES HOTHAISI, Capt.
To Rear Admiral S. 11. Inglefield, C. 8.,•
Commander-in-Chief.
. • French.
San Martin, 8 guns, Captain Trehouart.
Fulton, steam vessel, 2 guns, Lieutenant Mazeres.
Expeditive, 16 guns Dieutenant de Miniac.
Pandonr, IQ guns, Lieutenant Du Paie.
Proneda, tender, 4 guns, Lieutenant de la Riviere.
English.
Gorgan, steam frigate, Captain C. Hotham.
Frebrand, steam frigate, Captain J. Hope.
Pbilomel, surveying bfig, Commander B. J. Sulivan.
Comus, 18 guns, Acting Commander E. A. Inglefield.
Dolphin, brigantine, Lieutenant R. Levinge.
Fanny, tender, Lieutenant A. C. Key.
t December 17, 1845. Lieutenant Doyle has since arrived at
Monte Vide, and appears to be iu a fair way of recovery. lie has
lost an arm.