The Sun.
London, England, 1854-06-30 00:00:00

THE AUSTRIAN SUMMONS.

The convention concluded on the 14th with the
Ottoman Porte, says a Vienna letter of the 24th,
secures and regularises the movements of Austria
for the occupation of the Principalities ; but the
Cabinet of Vienna will not adopt its resolutions on
this subject until it has received the reply of the
Cabinet of St. Petersburg to its last summons.
Colonel Manteuffel would not have arrived at St.,
Petersburg until the 19th or 20th. Nothing will
be done before the delivery of the Prussian note,
and the reply of the Emperor Nicholas will not be
known at Vienna until the beginning of July.
The Cologne Gazette, of the 25th, formally con-
trahicts the assertion made by the Augsburg Ga-
zette that Austria in her summons to Russia pro-
posed an armistice, and her good offices in the event
of the Danubian principalities being evacuated.
The language of Austria, adds the Cologne Gazette,
is in the sense of the German interests.

A letter from Berlin of the 26th, in the Post
Gazette of Frankfort, says :—" Although the offi-
cial reply of Russia has not yet arrived, it is clear
that since the last journey of the King no illusion
is entertained as to its character. It is poitivelY
stated, in fact, that the Cabinet of St. Petersburgh
has resolved to return a negative reply to the
Austro-Prussian summons, but in such terms as to
render negotiations on another basis possible."

THE „BALTIC.

ANOTHER EXPLOIT IN THE BALTIC.

A despatch from Stockholm states that Bomar-
sound was shelled on the 21st inst. by her Majesty's
ships Hecla, Valorous, and Odin.
Admiral Plumridge is recalled from the Gulf of
Bothnia to the Gulf of Finland, and is replaced by
Captain Hall.

COPENHAGEN, June 24.—The Porcupine, 3, Cap-
tain Jackson, which anchored in Kodjupet, Stock-
holm, on the 18th, announced that the French
fleet iadi joined Sir Charles Napier in Barey Sound,
so that he now commanded twenty-eight ships
of the line, besides a cloud of smaller vessels.
His destination was supposed to be Cronstadt.
The Swedish sailing fleet being dismantled and
in harbour, there only remains the steam fleet—
three or four vessels—which are to constitute a
squadron of observation in the Baltic, under the
command of Prince Oscar. Four of the eight
bomb-cannon boats stationed at Gothland are to be
sent home to Stockholm. No vessel of any kind
or nation is allowed to enter Abo—perhaps because
the authorities fear the arrival of intelligence in-
jurious to Russian interests. Not less than thirty-
one gun-boats are now ready and manned in Abo
harbour. Two English steamers have been pass-
ing a fortnight in taking soundings round Bomar-
sund and Aland, and in laying down fresh buoys
and seamarks. This object is now fully accom-
plished. The gaols in Gefle cannot find room for
the hundreds condemned to bread and water for
worshipping God instead of the State Church. One
-whole parish in North Sweden has officially re-
nounced any further connection with the State
Church. A telegraphic despatch from Grisslehamn
to Stockholm announces that the Hecla was sent to
recall Admiral Plumridge' squadron, and that all
his steamers are now on their way to Sir Charles
Napier,' in Barey Sound.

The Stockholm Aftonsblatt produces extracts of
Finland letters and journals, wherein it is stated
that our squadron in the Bothnian Gulf has con-
trived to make a willing prisoner of one Ananias
Michaelson, reputed the best pilot on the Finland
coast. He was taken in what the journal calls a
" tar-hunt," and, according to the assertions of the
Uleaborg seamen, has rendered great service to our
vessels.

A letter from Copenhagen mentions that the
summons addressed by Austria to Russia has pro-
duced an excellent impression there. It has thrown
the Russian party into great perplexity. The dis-
appointment of this party is further increased by
the news from the Danube. The prestige of the
Russian arms and diplomacy has thus received a
severe check.

THE AFFAIR AT . GAMLA CARLEBY-
WANT OF GUN BOATS.

The following is an extract from a letter written
by one who took part in the affair of Gainla Car-
leby, to a friend :
"As you are aware that I am attached to the flying
squadron under Admiral Plumridge, I take the oppor-
tunity of letting you know that I am safe and sound,
thank God ! but I was much afraid, when you heard of
the disastrous affair at Gamala Carleby, you might have
supposed that I was included in the list of poor fellows
who were sent to their last account. It was a sad affair
for us, but it could not have been conducted otherwise,
and the nation has only to thank the Admiralty for the
loss, for they must have been well aware, on consulting
a chart of the Baltic, that on nearly the whole line of
coast in the Baltic and the Gulfs of Bothnia and Finland
the shore is flat, with very little water, so that a vessel
drawing 14 or 15 feet cannot cover a landing party; and
in many parts of the coast guns to be made available
should be on board a vessel that could approach as
near as a depth 1} fathom (nine feet). This was
precisely the case at the scene of the late disas-
ter. Gamala Carleby is situate on the main in
East Bothnia, the small sandy island of Engma
sheltering it on its western' front. Where a landing
was endeavoured to be effected, the shore rises so gra-
dually that our Fteam-ships were nearly two miles off,
and so had not the slightest opportunity of throwing
either shot or shell amongst the enemy ; and what could
our boats do'with only Nelson's Revenge' (a gun so
named used in launches, &c.) and musketry against a
foe armed with artillery and mortars ? Had we gun-
boats of a light draught of water another tale would have
been told. I have been told that the old Pigmy and
Otter have arrived to act as gun-boats, but they wont
do, they would not bear the concussion of heavy metal ;
and I understand that the Otter is leaky already. before
firing a shot. If such is the case, of what utility will
she be ? And, if lam informed correctly, the new gun-
boats are to draw about 12 feet of water ; this is at
least five feet too much. What we want are strong
vessels, able to carry heavy metal, with a good beam,
rather fast, and, not to draw more, at all events, than
eight feet of water, and then we would be able to show
the Russians what we mean."

Tho Eastern, Counties .Herald publishes the fol-
lowing letter from the Gamla Carleby interpreter
between the Russian and English prisoners :
" GAMLA CARLEBY, June 12.—0 n the 7th June, in
the afternoon, we sighted two steam-frigates entering
the north channel with boats about sounding. About
9 p.m. they anchored in -the roads. At 11 p.m. ten
larger and smaller -boats left the ship, and one with a
flag of truce came to the pier head, having a document
in Swedish containing different questions, in reply to
which we stated that our instructions were to hold no
communication with them, upon which they'stated that
they wished to come and pee the town, but pernainin

was refused. The lieutenant at once went to the boat,
and returned to the others laying at a distance, and is
reported to have said—' Now, my lads, we shall have
some fighting, load your guns ;' and at the same moment
the flag of truce was hauled down. One of the boats
then advanced to reconnoitre, and passed very near
Halkokari. Our artillery consisted of two-guns, and
the troop, lay concealed behind the deals piled
upon the wharfs. The boat returned again to the others
lying off Neustkari, when they all began to advance
towards Halkokari again, but at a greater distance than
before. When the major who commanded our troops
perceived that they were preparing for action, be ordered
our artillery to open fire upon them. The first boat
appeared to sustain much damage; the action now be-
came general, the boats kept up a sharp fire, and ap-
peared to approach nearer to Halkokari, but after an
engagement of about an hour began to retreat. One of
the boats took the ground upon the wreck of Axelguist's
vessel. Upon this being observed, several of our small
boats put off and took her. She contained 28 men,
out of which five were killed, six uninjured, and the
rest more or less wounded. Another was shot and
fell overboard, but his body was picked up the next
day. The mate, Nathaniel Murphy, was first wounded
under the arm, and, according to the account of the
men, he partly undressed himself, apparently With the
intention of jumping overboard, and then stood up on
the boat and said to. them, I can do no more for
you, lads, you must now help yourselves,' At the
same moment a cannon ball struck him, and he fell dead
in the boat. When the boat was brought to the canal it
presented a fearful spectacle—it contained a 241 b ho-
witzer, and a quantity of small arms. General Wendt,
who was present, desired me to ask the crew if any
officer was amongst them, to which they answered in the
affirmative, but that he was killed. The prisoners were
taken to the Town-hall and carefully attended to. The
day before yesterday, those of the wounded that were
able to move about, expressed themselves thankful for
the kind treatment they had received, and upon my in-
forming them of the adjutant's request that they must
prepare themselves to be removed to Helsingfors they
replied that they were able to walk, upon which I in-
formed them that a conveyance would be provided, when
they laughed and said they could never have expected
so much consideration. Six of the killed were interred
the same day : nine more remain in hospital and are
carefully attended to by Dr. Hillstrom. The cannon
taken from the boat has been sent to Helsingfors. The
steamers were the Odin and Vulture—the boat was-from
the latter." ,

FORTIFICATION OF ST. PETERSBURG.-
RUMOURED JOURNEY OF THE CZAR

TO THE CRIMEA.
The Weser Gazette quotes letters of the 19th
from St. Petersburg, stating that the Emperor
has set out for Kiew, where Marshel Paskie-
witsch has been ordered to meet hint. It is
currently believed at St. Petersburg that the
marshal is in disgrace. After a week's stay
at Kiew, the Emperor will, it is said, proceed
to the Crimea to inspect such of the fortresses of
the Black Sea as are still in the hands of his
troops. The fortification of St. Petersburg is
proceeding rapidly, and troops are constantly ar-
riving there on their way to Finland.
Count Orloff, who was wounded before Silistria
on the 28th ult., 113.5, just received the Russian
order of St. George of the 4th class.
The Ilamburgh Correspondent gives the follow-
ing Russian bulletin, dated St. Petersburg, June
20 :

"The Commander-in-Chief of the corps of the Caucasus
and of the troops stationed in Asia, has sent a copy of a
letter, dated the Bth, from Lieutenant-General Androni-
kow, who commands the division of Ghuvi and Acbatzik.
The letter says : , I have just received a letter from Colonel•
Korganoff, announcing a victory over the Turks, by the
advanced corps under the orders of Lieutenant-General
Prince Tristow. The corps had taken up its position near
the ports of Nigoitsch, a body of Turkish troops being, ac-
cording to intelligence received, on its march to that point.
In this glorious engagement, of which we have no par-
ticulars as yet, the Turks lost two pieces of artillery,
and suffered other considerable losses. Hassan Bey was
killed. The flight of the Turks was so precipitate that
even their women were taken prisoners. The fugitives
were pursued to the distance of five wersts.' "

THE RUSSIAN ARMY OF OCCUPATION.

A letter of the 24th, from Vienna, says z--The
retrograde movement of the Russian army is no
longer doubtful, but the character of this retreat
still remains a mystery. A letter from Bucharest
states that the evacuation of Wallachia and of its
capital, will take place on the 26th, or the 27th at
the latest. By superior orders, the archives, the
public treasury, the functionaries, and the Walla-
ehian militia are to follow the movement, which
thus appears to lose its political character to as-
sume that of a purely strategical combination.
Although nothing is yet positively known of the
raising of the siege of Silistria, it is known that
the works have been interrupted since the action
of the 13th, and all military men agree in regarding
as impossible the prolonged occupation of the right
bank of the Danube, with the offensive movement
which is every day expected by the army of Omer
Pacha and the auxiliary troops.