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London, England, 1829-09-01 00:00:00

BATTLE OF NAVARIN.

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COURT MARTIAL upon CAPTAIN DICKENSON, R.N.

(rams out coaararoustrr.)
Motsoar--Firru DAT.
Thu, morning, at nine o'clock, the Court again resumed their
labours.

Sir EDWARD COD/INOTOS was called, to be cross-examined by
Captain Dickenson. On his advancing to the table, he addressed
the Court. and sail—" I would wish to add to my foregoing 9.i-
-deuce, that I did not even know Captain Dickenson ; that I tin not
believe I ever bad a personal conversation with him until after the
battle ; I bad no recollection of any conversation having passed
between me and Captain Dickenson, as stated by him. I do not
undertake to say that Captain Dickenson was not on board ; but
I will say that, according to my view of what was his duty under
the circumstances, be had no business to be on board. As to the
idea of him making use of the words imputed to him (Sir Edward
C.) which are, that' you Captain-Lieutenants will be sure of pro-
motion.' was it probable that he should say so to a person with
whom he had had no previous personal communication, whets even
he would not my such a thing to the friends wbo were in his con-
fidence; therefore, he would ask, was it likely he should do so to
Captain Dickenson?"
The COURT requested of Sir Edward to confine himself to his
evidence, and not to accompany it with observations.
Sir EDWARD Comm:pros replied that it was true he only ap-
peared before them as a witness, yet he was not a common witness :
his character was concerned, from the statement he had made to
the Admiralty, which be did to give them general information, and
part of which be had had only from the report of others, yet it is
expected he should prove the whole of his statement. All he could
do was to tell all he knew from his personal knowledge ; and he
was the more particular, as his evidence here would be on the
Records of the Admiralty, and future Boards would then be able
to judge of his services as an Officer.
The PRISMSr here interrupted Sir Edward Codringtm, and
said it was painful to him to be obliged to restrain these observa-
tions, which he considered extraneous : they could not enter
upon the records of the Court. therefore they could not entertain
them; and their duty was, only to inquire into the charges sent
them by the Admiralty.
Sir .B.ovr.saa CODILINOTOS then complained of the want of several
documents to enable him to establish the charge.
The PRESUISIft said that he could write to the Admiralty for
such as were considered essential.

The VICII ADMIRAL said, he would bow with deference to the
Court. but said he had written already there. and he hoped when
be came down here to find the documents before the Court.—Sir
Edward said there were many questions to be cleared up, and,
from the papers he bad seen, such was t►e contradiction of the
evidence, that many of the depositions that had been made required
the most minute examination, and if he had been made prosecutor,
he would venture to sayethit he would shake much of the evidence
they had heard.
Sir HINRY BLACKWOOD said, that he (Sir Edward) was asked to
become prosecutor, and if be had complied, he would have been
able to have put things possibly into a better light.
Sir EDWARD—Why was I not made prosecutor? the Admiralty
had the means of doing so, if they had pleased, and so I told them
in my letter ; but they did not, and it was out of that document all
the charges arose.
The /Niemen: said that he would, if be had the approbation of
the Court, write for the Admiralty to send them down, not only
that document. but copies of his letters, so as to enable them to
take them into the proceedings.
Sir EDWARD would bow with all deference to the opinion of the
Court, but would repeat again, that be did write to the Admiralty,
and that be was denied the means of proving the charge. which
they had said was incumbent on him to do.
Sir Heater Bt.scxwoon hoped that the Vice Admiral would con-
sider the situation in which the Court was placed, and that they
could only consider the evidence which was laid before them.
Sir Ewan, Conainoton—l have considered the evidence, and
I am of opinion that those documents ought to be produced.
The Omar said, they had no power to enforce the production
of them.

Sir EDWARD said that be stood in the character of a negative
prosecutor, and that the Court would be beat enabled to come to a
conclusion, by being in possession of such documents as he required.
The Court was then ordered to be cleared, when, after the ab-
sence of half an hour, we were again admitted, when the Couav
put the following question to Sir Edward Codrington :
Will Sir Eawaan CODILDIORON undertake to say, that those docu-
ments are absolutely necessary to carry on the prosecution?
Sir EDWARD CODIUNGTOII•4 cannot undertake to say positively
that they are.
By Captain Dsclanson—Were you aware, on the morning of the
21st October, that I came on board the Ada at two o'clock to re-
port the death of Captain Balstuarr ?
Sir Eloweezr—l do not recollect.

By Captain HANSOMS—Did the report come to you officially
or by any other officer, or conveyance, to your knowledge ; and
when were you made acquainted with the positive death of Capt.
BASNUMT?
Sir Buenas Conansoron—l do not at all recollect.
Sir HINST BLACZWOOD--4 wish to know if Sir Bamako ad-
dressed himself en the gangway to any %Far relative to Mrs.
BASNOSST?
Sir EWA= Comunoron—l am not aware of it. Ido not wish
to deny it. It is very probable I did, and that I aboold have made
such an inquiry.
By Captain Gosuson—Does Sir Edward Codrington recollect in
what way he was made acquainted that Captain Bathurst was mor-
tally wounded, = to his going on board the Genoa?
Sir NOWA= TOS—I am under an impression that some
Officer (not Captain Dickenson) first informed me ; he came on
board, not in a regular man-of-war's boat, and said that Captain
Bathurst was wounded. I think it was a Lieutenant of the Genoa.
By Captain Darignson—Was it during the battle that apprehen-
sions were entertained of the Asia being on fire from the frigate in
flames. and that the hawser was intended to be used ?

Sir EDWARD—No • the Asia I believe did not Are a single gun ;
afterwards the Genoa did, and it was in consequence of that that I
myself, lam putty nate, hailed her, and desired her to leave off
Aring ; I think the Genoa's log before the Court refers to that
very time (the log was here referred to)—it stated that a boat was
sent to assist the Asia with a havraer to swing clear of a frigate in
flames—that is under the time of 4-20 ; at Ave the frigate blew up ;
it is difficult to say when the action was over, the ships kept
firing; I have a record of 17 vessels blown up.
Carats Osimasirr being called, stated that he was on board the
Genoa at ten o'clock on the night of the 21st October, and saw
Captain Bathurst wounded in the cockpit ; be was quite sensible
at the time. He was not present when Sir E. Codrington was
there. He was on board some time previousfy, as he had been in-
formed by Slr B. Codrington himself.
By the Conan—After the action, be went to pay his respects to
the Admiral, to know what his commands were. The Admiral
said to kiln " get your ship ready as fast as you can."
By Sir H. Buicxwecus—it does not come within his knowledge
whether Captain Dickenson was on board the Asia on the night of
the day of the battle or not. Sir B. Codrington mentioned the
Genoa's name to him, either to express his approbation or the con-
trary. His interview with the Admiral was a very short one.
By Admiral Omer—Captain Bathurst, when he saw him in
the cockpit, was so sensible and collected, that, it was bis
he was capable of giving orders. He spoke to hint of bis private
affairs in a Arm and collected manner. When he offered his good
wishes for bis recovery, be thanked him, and said, it was impos-
sible that be could recover, having seen his entrails out : he then
spoke to him of his family affairs.
By the Pasumtax—Did be make any reference to the battle,
and state what it was?

Captain Onnassr—To the best of my recollection, I think be
said, " My good friend, I fear we have fired into you, but I hope
we have not done you much damage ?" to which I replied, to the
beet of my recollection, " Do not let that distress you, I cannot
say whether it has or has nor. I think he said, " I did the best I
could to prevent it."
By Admiral OTWAT—He did not hear Captain Bathurst give
any orders during the time he was on board ; he beard no reports
made to him; he conceived every Captain had the command whilst
he had life.
By Captain Suanamion—Did the Vice-Admiral suggest to you
that it might be necessary to put to sea that night, under the
apprehension of a fire-ship. and desire you to prepare his Majesty's
ship for that purpose?
Captain OXIIIANZT—He did not express any such intention of
going to sea that night, but, on the contrary, he told me not to
concern myself abort them rowing guard, for that Count Hayden
had meted to take that service. His order to get the ships ready
as fast as they could was a general order.
By Captain Isoiarzeut—ln the conversation you had with
Captain Bathurst, do you recollect whether he mentioned any
commendation that Sr 8 Codrington bestowed on the Genoa for
her conduct doting the action.
Captain 0101111111.—NO. Nothing of that nature did transpire.
[lt was here remarked that in the log book of the Albion there
was a new leaf put in, and the old one cut out.]
Br Captain Memnon—l ant not certain whether the French
Admiral was on board the Ada when I was. Sir IL Codrington
was busy writing. I do not know any thing of the introduction
of a leaf in the log book of the Albion. I never remarked it un-
til I saw it in Court now. The action ceased shortly after six
o'cleck in the evening.
Mr. Was. Lamar late Assistant-Surgeon of the Genoa, stated
abet be was First Assistant-Surgeon on board the Genoa. He saw

Capt. Bathurst immediately after he had received his wouuda, in
the cockpit. He saw him occasionally from the time be received
them, until he died; he retained irs faculties tnr some time; lie
gradually sank, and at about one o'clock in the morning of the 21st
Oct. he died; be was scarcely sensible at the time ; he was present
when the Vice-Admiral came below in the cockpit. but did not hear
the conversation that passed between him and Capt. B. ; lie was
sensible at that time ; witness was not present when Capt. ()mina-
ney visited Capt. Bathurst.
By the Peummet—After Captain BATHURST was brought itro
the cockpit, did he receive any reports, and did be know how to
receive any reports of the conduct of the Genoa?
Mr. Litsesev—None that I know of. At one period he gave an
order ; but It did not appear to me to he addressed to any parti-
cular person. The order was to Capt. Du:Leeson to fight the ship,
and to keep up a steady fire to the last.
By the Paningter—Did you see the Vice-Admiral pass through
the cockpit to visit Capt. Betuum?
Mr. Lumser —I did.

By what o6eer of the Genoa was the Admiral attended ?
Mr. Lemur—By Captain Smyth, the senior lieutenant.
The Passings:— Had Captain Smyth any lanthorn in his hand ?
Mr. LINDSAY—He bad.
Pa giumorr—H age you seen the report of the killed and wounded?
and did you assist the surgeon in making it up?
Mr. LINDSAY—No.

Sir H. BLACILWOOD—Data it come into your r•cullec•iun whe-
ther Captain Smyth went into the cabin with Sir Edward. or whe-
ther Captain Dickenson accompanied him
Mr. Smyth attended him.
PIMIDItt4T—Do you recollect it the surgeon or purser were pre-
sent? _ _ _

Liemsar—l do not recol:ect, but Captain Smyth spoke to
me as he ruse.: and said that the Admiral was coming.
Passinewr—Uses it come within your knowledge it any person
who bad been wounded in the battle, and died during the 24 hours;
was returned In the list as killed in battle?
slr. laminar —I do nut recollect. Captain Bathurst lived the
longest of any who were grievously wounded. Several died in my
presence in the cockpit. I believe Capt. Bathurst was the only
one, except Captain Moore, who survived the battle some days.
ByCapt.thcestssott--Do you remember the firemen being called ?
r. LINDSAT--Nes. _ _

Captain DICIERNSOI4—Did you hear Captain Bathurst make any
remark ?
B.lr. LINDSAT—None to my recollection.
11r. CHARMS E. Annonaws, late Purser of the Genoa, ex-
amined—l was purser on board the Genoa, o' the 20th October,
1827 ; I was not present when Captain Bathurst was wounded,
but I saw him when he was brought down to the cockpit ; it was
about an hour after the action commenced. I was occasionally with
him the greater part of the time until his death. He retained his
faculties until about 12 o'clock at night. I was in the cockpit when
Sir E. Codrington was there, but beard no conversation pass. I
saw the Admiral going to the birth to Captain B.thurst. but 1 did
not think it right to hallow him. Captain Bathurst, subsequently
g..ve me directions as to his family ; the property on board the
ship was given into my care and the surgeon, in wasting, by Capt.
B. previous to the action. I was not present when Capt. Om-
maney visited him.
By the COURT—Captain Bathurst, after he was brought into the
cockpit, issued no orders respecting the ship, excrpt when he heard
voices on the pier cables, he requested me to ordrr them on deck.
I heard the 'airmen called two or three times. The Admiral was
attended by Captain Smyth. then savior Lieutenant. I was not
concerned in making nut a list of the killed and wounded.
• By Capt. Einot-r—A report was made vs Capt. Bathurst when
the action was over, and he made a great many enquiries how the
ship got on, and was very anxious about her ; no Aker came to
him during the action, nor did be send any message. He did not
recollect any message beir.g sent by Capt. Bathurst to Capt. Dic-
kenson, as to figiring the ship.
By Sir Fisuast Macxwoon—He heard Capt. Bathurst, when in
the cockpit, express a hope that Capt. Dickenson would fight the
ship well, and he considered the ship in the hands of Capt. Dic-
kenson. Capt. Bathurst considered from the first that be could
not survive. _ _ .

Capt. &men was called to explain some part of the log which
appeared to be deficient in description.
The PILISWIDIT asked him if be would wish to have certain evi-
dence be gave on Saturday expunged, or altered in the minutes—
which was, that the Genoa was engaged in close quarters for four
hours with the enemy, with every gun from her broadside, except
one 18-pounder?—(The evidence was reterred to).
Capt. Starrn—lt is impossible (or me to say that every gun bore
upon the enemy, or that they were pointed in that direction ; as I
know, that if every officer did their duty, I know they were to
pointed. After Capt. Dickenson returned from the Asia, be told
him to prepare for sea.
Ely Captain McKesson—l Jo not recollect sending Lieutenant
Scutt to the Admiral with a message on the evening of the battle.
I have been subsequently under the command of Sir E. Codrington,
and he never complained of the conduct of the Genoa at Navarin.
The Parmosur—We have now done with the fifth charge.
The Court then adjourned until to-morrow morning. The in-
terest seems to increase considerably as the Court proceeds, and
the Chamber was more crowded than any previous day.

IMPROVEMENTS in the CITY of LONDON.

The new London-bridge 1611 be opened on the 18th of
June next, the anniversary of the battle of Waterloo, and the old
bridge will be cleared away immediately afterwards. The Fleet
Market will be pulled down in October next, and the new market,
which will be called Farringdon Market, will be opened under fa-
vourable auspices, if we may judge from the fact that all the stalls
and shops in it have been already engaged by respectable tradesmen.
A great number of applications have been rejected by the Improve.
meet Committee, who had, from the commencement, stated it to
be their determination not to allow any butchers, who have dealt in
wet'uns," to occupy as tenants. The new spacious street, which
is to be upon the site of the market, and to open a passage through
the filthy and wretched neighbourhood of Saffron-hill, Field-lance,
&c. is to be called Farringdon.street. Several of the houses in the

part s have put up new trouts, in expectation of having a magnificent
street to compete with. In fact, the improvements projected on
this spot will, it is reported, exceed any which have been effected
at the east end. The Fleet Prison is certainly to come down, and
a Wardmote Hall is to be constructed, for the accommodation of
the electors in this most populous ward, on its site. The Bishop
of London had determined, from the moment he perceived that
the last Wardmote held is St. Sepulchre's church was con.lucted
with as little ceremony and freedom from brawl as if the meeting
had taken place an Smithfield•market, not to permit the walls of
that place of wor►hip to be polluted by the exhibition of bad pas-
sions. His Lordship having made a communication to that effret,
it was found necessary to procure some fit place, in which the
meeting of this very boisterous Ward might be held, without any
violation of those forms to which places of Divine Worship are
entitled. The watch-house, which stood in Fleet-market, has
been transferred to Black-horse-court, to the great annoyance of a
notorious house of ill fame, situate in that court.

The Lord CHANCELLOR and the Earl of ABERDEEN
visited the Duke of Watuacermt yesterday, at the Treasury.
A King's Messenger was sent off from the Ford=
Office ou Friday night, with dispatches for the Continent. The
dispatches were understood to be for Mr. Gosnorr, our Ambassa-
dor at Constantinople.
Dispatches from Lord COWLEY, our Ambassador at
Vienna, for the Furl of AURDItlig were brought to the Foreign
Office, on Saturday night, by an extraordinary messenger.
His Grace the Duke of NoRTHUMBERLAND has been
afflicted with an attack of gout during the last two days.
His Excellency the Duke of NORTIIUMBEILLAND
has presented the Royal Irish Institution for the Promotion and
Encouragement of the Fine Arts in Ireland, with One Hundred
I'ounds.

Mr. Baron VA VC;PI A N Ly a singular infecility of ex-
peuion,in addressing the Grand Jury of Shropshire the other day.
complimented the coonty on the " highly creditable nature of the
crimes" he found in the ealendsr.—Cheaer. Asivertine.

Monday Lord ARBVTHNOT (Lord Lieutenant of Kin-
cardineshire) arrived at llnss's New lon, Forfar, on his way to
Arbuthnot Hous,. His Lordship seems fully co have maimed
bis late accident. On the same day. Captain Waxes., M.P.
arrived from the North, on his way to Wemyss Castle.
Tuesday, the 11th inst. the Duke of Goit DON accom-
panied by his friends the Earl of CLAWILLIAIt and
NGeneral Sir
Joan 'Luaus, &c. set out from Gordon Castle for Tantintoul, to
commence the shooting season on the celebrated moors in that part
of his Grace's extensive estate.

The following method of preserving corn is adopted
in Russia :—Tbe cern is dried in small ovens, or chambers, which
communicate with a large chambes or oven by small tubes that
enter the smaller chambers at the top. The oven is then fined
with straw, closely pressed, which is lighted, and left to consume
during the night, Neat morning the corn is taken from the smaller
chambers, the smoke from the ovens having passed into them, and
perfectly dried it. This practice has several advantages: the corn
is lighter to move, and is kept much easier. without requiring to be
constantly turned, being preserved from vermin by the smoky taste
communicated to it by the straw, which does nut quit it till Jt has
passed through the mill. The corn intended to be keyt for any
length of time is put into pits, in shape like a bottle.