The. Gazette of last night contains a despatch from Admiral
Dundee with enclosures from Commander Powell. of the Vesuvius, and other officers engaged in an attack, on -the 8th July, upon a stockade battery at the Sulina mouth of the Danube, which resulted in the death of Captain Hyde Parker of theFirebrand. In communicating this, Admiral Dundas says- " The satisfaction I feel at the perfect success of this gallant exploit is much diminished by the death of Captain Hyde Parker, who felt when lead- ing 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.'
In describing the action, Commander Powell writes as follows-
" Captain Hyde Parker directed a strong party of boats from the Fire- brand and Vesuvius to accompany him up the Danube for the purpose of destroying some works which were occupied by the Russians. At two p. rn. the boats entered the Danube, Captain Parker's gig in advance. At the bend of the river, opposite a number of houses on the right bank and a large stockade on the left, a sharp fire was opened upon him, and his 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, bailing me to land the marines and be ready to storm. This order was executed bythe ma- rines and a detachment of seamen in the same 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 tremendous fire was soon 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 Commander Powell; who, after bringing the heavy guns to bear upon the' place, carried it at a run by a detachment of seamen and marines. 'The works, enclosing stables, Government houses, and magazines, were demolished, `and the town of Sulina destroyed, except the principal sireet. Our loss was Captain Parker killed, and six wounded. Acting-Lieutenant Lyons of the Firebrand, Lieutenant Jull of the Marines, and James Shade A. B., are highly commended in the despatches. Acting-Lieutenant Lyons is appointed Lieutenant' by commission.
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