The Express.
London, England, 1855-02-21 00:00:00

THE ARMY IN THE CRIMEA.

OF 111 DAILY

(MOIL ran lIPICIAL
NII/11.)
CAMP ABOVE SEBASTOPOL, Fes. 6.
No stronger evidence could be offered of the Tad.
Ws nature of this climate than the weather we have
had the last three or four days. On Feb. the 221 the
breeze was blowing from the south and south west,
and we had a mild temperature, while soft genial
rain fell, such as falls often on a spring day in Ear
land. Towards evening the wind gradually veered
round to the northward, when the surface of the
groomd rapidly became frozen and hard, snow fell,
and at night the cold was intense. So rapid was this
saccemion of temperature, from comparative warmth
to intense cold, that the canvas of the tents saturated
with rain became transparent, and glazed, as it were;
this was particularly obvious at night, when the rays
of the moon were shining through, and the
stretched web, and frozen cords, crisped and crackled
with every impulse of the breeze. The wind con-
tinued to blow from the north on the two following
days; at intervals, on February the 3rd, amounting
almost to a gale, so that fears were felt for the safety
of the tents. They held their ground, however,
fortunately enough—for a turn out into the snow and
driving wind would have been anything but pleasant.
The few huts which have been erected maintained
their position well, and gave no indications of want
of firmness. On the night of the 3rd the wind
subsided, but continued very severe until this
morning, when a change to the eastward, and a
bright sun, brought again a milder temperature. The
ground is now soft, and the snow is fast disap-
pearing, except in patches where it has drifted to a
considerable depth.

No change of importance has occurred in the siege
operations. The frost of the last three nights has
favoured the transport of heavy guns,. several of
which have been each night put into position in the
works of the Inkermann attack. Stores of shot, shell,
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sad ammunition have also been carried into the bat-1
teries oa Greenhill and Frenchmaa's-hill, and prepare,
tions are being made on all sides for a vigorous re-
newal of the bombardment. Arrangements are making
foe the removal of the sick and wounded at present
occupying the camp hospitals, but from their number,
and the deficiency of transport, the preparation ne-
osesary he the • of au increased number
of occupants s much more slowly than is
desirable.

The issue of rations is now much more regular,
sad Mora full. The commissariat are not yet able to
give the rations of fuel and light, except a small
proportion for the use of the hospitals. The coffee is
at last issued in a roasted state. Some preserved
potatoes, and peas, which would be more useful if
they were previously crushed, have been issued to
the troops. A supply of cattle and sheep has also
arrived, and been distributed to the several divisions
of the army. Some of the supplies of the Crimean
fend have reached us —among other things, packages
of oranges and lemons, risme of which have been
sent to each regiment. These have been a most
acceptable gift, as scurry has been considerably oa the
increase. Altogether, the health and spirits of the
troops appear improving, and the prospect of speedy
active operations is causing an excitement which is
calculated to rouse them from the apathy and torpor
into which many bad fallen.

Till DAILY Nuys.)
MALTA, F 33.14.

According to letters front the Crimea to Feb. 3, things
are beginning to wear a brighter aspect, the huts were
building, the railway was in progress, and in addition
to the navvies sent from England they had hired 800
Croats and Mussulmen at 3s. per day tourist in com-
pleting it. The Malacca and Sanspareil are on the
road to England. Admiral Stewart got to Constan-
tinople on the morning of the bth, and was to leave
for the Black Sea on the Bth. Admiral Grey hoisted
his flag on board the London on the 7th. The Albion
and Queen are both at Constantinople. Admiral
Lyons was to hoist his flag on board the Royal Albert
oa the Bth. Admiral Boxer on arriving at Basklava
tamed out all private individuals who had atom
there, azd took possession of all the houses to form
depots for government stores. Great activity is pre-
vai;ing among the troops in throwing up batterieg,
and the general feeling is an attwk will soon take
place. The health of the troops is improving, and,
they are looking anxiously forward for the arrival of '
reinforcements.