The Express.
London, England, 1855-08-08 00:00:00

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ADMIRALTY, AUGUST 6,1866.
A despatch, of which the enclosed is a copy, has this
day heeo received from Rear-Admiral the Hon. R. S.
Dundee, C 8., the Commander-in-Chief of her
Majesty's ships and vessels in the Baltic.
Duke of Wellington, at Nargen, July 30,11355.
Sir,—l beg you will be pleased to acquaint the
Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty, that having
received, on the 24th inst., from Captain Yelverton,
of her Mujesty's ship Arrogant, information which
appeared to render it desirable that he should again
examine the south western shores of the island of
Kotka, 1 took immediate measures to strengthen the
squadron under his orders by the addition of four gun-
boats, to be detached from off Croustadt by Rear-
Admiral Baynes, together with the further addition
of four imager meets from hencr,which he had hoped
to be able Isamploy.
I have awe satisfaction in transmitting for their
lardelig‘ Ishemation the enclosed report of
wadi. if Captain Yelvetton, who, with the squadron
sake hie lidara, has again succeeded in completing
the thsteeetlea et buildings and military stores to a
coasliesabis extent oaths island of Loth& ; and I
beg IMO MOM to express my entire approbation of
the =WW2 is which he has executed the service mi-
grated tel and of the conduct of the officers and
IMl=lsa the occasion.
asis having this opportunity to recom-
mend to the Tamable notice of their lordships the
aoudad of Mr. George (Elm master of the Arrogant,
and Mr. Macfarlane, the master of the Marmon*,
who have now been constantly employed in those
ships on the various services which I have meetly
had occasion to report.—l have. B:c.,
(Signed) R. S. DUNDAS,
Rear-Admiral and Commander-in-Chief.
The Secretary of the Admiralty.

Escloessre in Admir.l Deaden Letter.
Her Majests'e ship Arrogant,
05 the Mouth of the Hynes*, Joly 28, 185.5.
Sir,—l have the honour to inform you that very
early on the morning of the 26th I was joined, off
the island of Ragland by the Cossack and Maui-
cienne, bringing with them the mortar vessels
Prompt, Pickle, Rocket, and Blazer. I stood imam-
diately to the northward, leaving the Ruby to bring
on the gun-boats, which were not then in sight. They
joined at noon, and* 2 p.m. we all anchored off Fort
Itoisensholm._

As the safety of our expedition reefed chiefly
on our investing and holding the entire posses-
sion of the fortified island of Kotka, I determined
upon tekiog it at once. Accordingly I anchored
the mortar vessels out of range, and leaving two
gun-boets to look after them, I proceeded with the
rest of the vessels to the westward of Rothe, for the
purpose of destroying the bridge, so as to cut off the
retreat of the garrison, and prevent their receiving
reinforcements from the mainland. Captain Vaneittart,
of the Magicienne, with his accustomed seal and
activity, threaded his way at once through the shoals,
and destroyed the bridge. As soon as all the vessels
had anchored, so as to command the great military
road leading from the fort of Hogfors Holm, and also
the channel dividing the island from the main, I
landed all the marines under command of Captain 8.
N. Lowder, R.M. with Lieutenant Geo. D. Dowell,
R.M.A., and Lieutenants IL C. Mudge and P. R.
Hoban, who took possession without being
oppmeed, as the; garrison (no doubt apprised of our
coming by the telegraphs along the wont) had very
meetly ovieutdd, leaving behind them a lugs
mount of military stores, which have since been

I beg to enclose a list of all the crown property
destroyed by Captrin Lowder, including barracks,
magazines, ordnance stores, storehooser, stables,
gnard-houvli, and other government buildings, with
an immense amount of timber intended for building
and other military purposes.
The following morning I weighed, leseiog C.aptsin
Fassalaws with the Cossack in charge of this most
important point, which inquired the utmost are and
attenti‘n, as the enemy on Dermal occasions threw
ow reconnoitring parties, es if inclined to attempt
the rect.very of the island.
I feel it doe to Mr. George Giles, muter of this
p. * ad /dr. Geo. A. Macfarlane, muter of the Ma-
r am, to mention the seal and attention with
the lab
viola they have sounded and
buoyed, eight and day,
iate channel' of this meat, enabling ate

(without die isslataaes of pilots) to get into many,
places where oar pressoos wan )seat expected.
• I have, &c.,
(Signed) I H. R. YELVERTON, Captain.
P.S. Owls to a change of wind to the castles
I regret to sail that the village unfortunately
fire from some government buildings, and I
much injury was done to it.
mig It is, how's r, a source at congratulation to be
able to add t t the floe church on the island ans.
tained no da • whatever, owing to the precan•
lions that were immediatel taken to save it.
H. R. YHLVBRTON, Captain.
Rear-Adopt* the Hon. R. 8. Hands., C. 8.,
commander-in-Chief.
Datum of Buildings sad other Government Property
destroyed on the bland of Kotks, 26:12 July, 1866.
Barracks (4 fn camber).—l. Cavalry barracks, with
'tabling for 160 horses, bomb proof wisgsaine, and nage
of stone nominated storm, eonlainieg a large quantity of
sponge, TIMM. 711, band carts. spikes, fie. 2 Irstant.7
barrack' for 380 men, detached range of officen' quarters.
stablea,cookieg !poem and clothing store/. 3. infantry
barracks for 200 med. Officer.' quarters sod other buil*.
lags in an unfinished state. 4. Cavalry barracks ant sta.
Wing for 50 earns.
Magsaines (4 to number).-1 A large brisk esaessatad
magmine, M two stories, roofed with sheet irow, and au,.
roe. ded with • high wall ; fitted to contain 3,600 barrels.
2. Brick casuists, fitted to contain 1,100 barrels ; • small
laborsory close to it. 3 and 4. Stasi' casemate', noted
with iron, fitted to costal' 1,200 bartels each.
Guard Houses, Detached Buildings (4 in number).-
1. At the bridge head. 2. At the telegraph station.
3. In front of governot's home. 4 Adjaining cavalry bar-
racks.

Stores Detached (4 in r.amb►r).-1. large stone Celli-
mate, used for keeping oil, ter, &e., and eontaioiss a guts.
tity of casks. 2. Lap stone building helot miscellaneous
military stores. 3 Woode■ store, with stone casemate
attached, iontsiiiiag sleighs, warty carts, and buckets for
eatinguilhiag fire; lantern., teat poles, and pickets, stoves,
sad iron tubing. 4. Large fringe barn, stone, with iron
roof, enclosing three sides ef an area of 150 feet, containing
sleighs, brooms, sad other stable stores.
Other Biiidi (6 in number).-1. Commaadaat's or
governor's r , with others and outbuildings. 2.
Block of buildings wed as field-oilcan' quartirs, stabling
end offices. 3. Telegraph audits, look out house, and B.g•
staff. 4 and 5. Solid brick buildings (without fittings) in-
leaded to be used as block houses, or quarters for artillery-
men, or troops statiooed at the round Wintry on the south
point 8. Extensive brick maanfactory, with sheds sad
implements.
Miscellantioam—flome workshops, a quantity of squared
timber sod stacks of staves prepared for mensfattnnag
handspikes, tent poles, s?oage staves, and several tbonsaad
buds of cut firewood.

IL B. YILVILIATON, Captain.

SPAIN.

MADRID, AVOOST 2.
The Gazette publishes a decree, fixing the effective
of the army of reserve (mikes p►ovincials) at 60,000
men. The public revenues tor June exceed by
2,575,000 reale those of last year, notwithstanding
the reductions of oonentoos and puertal. The Carliat
chiefs, Tristany and Borges, have re-entered the
valley of Andorra.