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 , in Fort Royal bay, Martinique, Feb. 28, 1809, when the whole of them, and a few of her crew, obtained an honorable acquittal. In justice to the memory of the departed officers, the following declaration was made by the court:–

Of the remainder of the brig’s company then present to take their trial, 32 seamen and marines were found guilty of gross cowardice, and sentenced to 14 years’ transportation, except the Serjeant of marines, who was condemned to death, and, on the following day, executed.

We next find Lieutenant Deecker serving as first of La Junon frigate. Captain John Shortland, in which ship he was also wounded and taken prisoner, Dec. 13, 1809. His conduct on that occasion was very highly eulogised by the court-martial, afterwards assembled at Guadaloupe to inquire into the circumstances attending her capture; and, in order to mark the high sense they entertained of his bravery, perseverance, and skill, his judges most strongly recommended him for promotion; in consequence of which he was deservedly advanced to the rank of commander, by Lord Mulgrave, April 17, 1810. On the 10th Mar. 1811, a pension