Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-07-04

msjesty's sloop Grecian. He was officer Of the
guard AZ the time the aggression took place,
and, on being sent for, repaired TO the spot
with ten marines, and there kept considera.
BILE body of men at bay until reinforced; and
feel it due to Lieutenant r. Dew, first lieu
renannt OF this ship, to mention the prompti-
tude and smartness with which the crew of the
Encounter were landed.
ADVANCED PosT, SHANGHAI, Arrz g, 1854.
10. Since the above was written, / have the
honor further briefly to inform you that, at the
request of her majestys consul, in accordance
with the other consuls, we have found it requi-
site TO attack the imperial camps near our
boundary, which have been most gallantly
taken. l have not time to enter into details,
las lam writing this on the field.
III. The imperialists have retired in consider
able force a 900 to 5000 men) to the main
camp, My object will be now to defend the
settiement but the force at my disposal is
small, and urgently request reinforcement.
f possible, of some troops; indeed, SO critical
do deem our posiaon, that have resolved on
ordering the StyS up, if the senior officer at
Annoy can spare her.
IL. cannot too strongly praise the conduct
|of Commander Kean and Lieutenant Dew who
most galantly stormed the very strong works
Thrown up.
ID. am anxious this should reach as soon
las possible, and for this purpose the Nymphe
clipper will sail tonight or tomorrow morning.
IA. Our available force is about 800 men
with the Americans. Captain Kelly, with his
gallant crew, has operated with me in most
defective and cordial manner. am much in.
|debted to the gallant and steady conduct of
himself, officers, and men, and to all under nv
command. Enclosed is list of the killed and
wounded. Her majestys consul and vice.
|consul--the latter with forty gentlemen Of the
been with me in the field,
land afforded me much assistance.
10. will take the earliest opportunity of af.
|fording you more detailed account but of
This you may rest assured. that the extreme
measures taken were positively requisite for the
safety of the community.
List Of officers in the destruction of the Chinese
imperiGAst camps, Of Shanghai on the Sd
4M and 9th days Of April, 1854.
Captain G. W. D. O'Callaghan,
Lieutenant R. Dew.
Lieutenant L. E. Montgomery.
Dr.. J; I. Jenkins, surgeon.
Mr.. Hardy, mate.
Mr.. Butler, mate
Mr.. bucket assistant surgeon.
Mr.. Turner, passed clerk (acting as aide-de-
camp to the senior oficer.)
Mr.. Hardinge, midshipman.
Mr.. Tupman, naval cadet.
Mr.. Pardon, gunner.
Her Aaiesiys Ship Grecian.
Commander the Hon. G. E. Keane.
Lieutenant Majendie.
DR.. Layton, surgeon.
Or. Little, assistant surgeon.
Mr.. Jardine, mate
MIR. Rusden, acting second master.
Mr.. Williams, midshipman.
Mr.. Thursby, midshipman.
Mr.. Kelly, passed clerk.
MIR. Mankey, gunner.
have, &C.,
G. 'o'CALLAGHAN,
Captain and Senior Officer.
(Sub-enclosure in enclosure No. l, in No. 23)
Last Of killed and soounded IN an attack on the
april 4, 1884.
Her Majesty's Ship Encounter.
Lieutenant r. Dew, slightly.
Mr.. Tupman, naval cadet, slightly.
William Blackman, carpenters crew, killed.
William Stevens, ordinary, slightly.
Her Aajestys Ship Grecian. .
John Badge, a. B.. severely.
Ay uhSoA, qudrteImdSter, severely.
Henry Nicol, marine, severely (arm ampu.
tated.)
George Bailey, captain foretop, severely.
Shangai Volunteers.
Mr.. Brine, MORALLY.
Mr.. Grey very severely, thigh amputated.)
United States Ship Plymouth.
One killed; four wounded.
Total-Killed, Q; wounded. l3.
JOHN T. JENKINS,
Sen. Surgeon her Majesty's
ship Encounter.
G. o. CALLAGHAY,
Captain and Senior Officer.
BARRACUDA, SINGAPORE, April %, 1854.
SIR: / received on the 22d your reports.
dated on the 4th and 9Th instant, written from
the scene of action, describing the operations
and arrangements in which you had been en-
gagged up to the latest of those dates, and con.
aiming explanations Of some of the circum.
stances which had led TO the very serious col.
ision you describe, With the forces of an EN-.
pire at peace with her majesty.
On full review Of those communications. II
Is my duty to point out that it belongs to the
crown alone to declare war; and that the orders
md instructions Of the admiralty prohibit the
commission of acts of hostility towards the sub
i cts of foreign countries, and that naval officers
will be held most strictly responsible for any
from the limo &c lr.. IL. -lI