The Sun.
London, England, 1854-07-19 00:00:00

THE BALTIC.
The Moniseur de la Flotte publishes accounts
from the combined squadrons in the Baltic, dated
the 9th instant, when the were lying .at Baro
Sound, near Helsingfors, on their return from
Cronstadt :--
"During their absence the Russians had removed the
buoys laid down to indicate the narrow and dangerous en-
trance into the bay of Baro Sound. Notwithstanding that
stratagem, which increased for the squadrons the perils
of the navigation, no accident occurred. Two vessels
which had got on shore were immediately set afloat
again. The Russian Government had changed several
commanders of the strong places in that part of the
empire. Some of them were in disgrace. Amongst
them was the governor of Riga, who was accused of
weakness in the performance of his duties. Be was
replaced by Rear-Admiral Tsebrikoff 11., commander
of the reserve companies of the Russian fleet in the
Bal tic."

The following letter is from Berlin, under date
the 15th inst.:—

" I have this morning seen a letter from an English
Officer from Baro Sound, dated the 10th instant. It
appears from this letter that the papers have much
exaggerated the number of the cases of cholera which
occurred on board the ships in the Baltic. In the
first, it is not true that all the ships were attacked, nor
did 70 cases break out on board the Austerlitz. In
all this there is much exaggeration. I was one of
the first to tell you that the fleet advanced before Cron-
stadt only to make a reconnaissance. You see that I have
been well informed. The answer of Russia is here the
principal topic. The policy of Prussia is clothed every
day more and more in mystery. Numerous diplomatic
notes are exchanged between the Cabinets of Vienna and
Berlin. One of the facts, which would prove that the
reply of Russia has not been as satisfactory to Austria
as to Prussia is, that the Austrian Government has
caused the text of the treaty of the 20th April to be
published in its official journal. Up to the present that
treaty, though known, had not received any official
publication. That publication at such a moment is
generally considered as the first symptom of a more
energetic conduct which Prussia seems desirous of
avoiding.
" The words addressed by the Emperor of the French
to the troops destined for the Baltic have produced here
the most lively and the best impression. What is
wanted here, as in France, is energy. It is felt that the
situation cannot continue longer as it is, and every one is
opposed to a system of procrastination and hesitation,
the issue of which is unknown, as it is replete with
danger. Prussia is ready, and when her Government
will judge that the moment is come to give the signal,
she will rise with enthusiasm for the cause of public
law and civilization."

AUSTRIA.
Colonel Manteuffel arrived at Vienna from Ber-
lin on Monday night, and next morning had a long
conference with Count Alvensleben.
The Emperor of Austria will soon leave Vienna
to inspect his armies.
A letter from Milan says :—" The situation is
very grave. The last levy has caused consterna-
tion in all classes of citizens. By the exclusion of
substitutes, the aristocracy are specially concerned.
In Milan alone 489 persons have not responded to
the appeal. In the mountainous provinces there
are great numbers of men who have taken to flight
to avoid enlistment.

FR &NOE.
EMBARKATION OF THE FRENCH TROOPS
FOR THE BALTIC.
The wily Autocrat can no longer be in doubt as
to the tremendous preparations making by France
and England to compel the disgorging of his ill-
gotten plunder. At Calais, in particular, the
hourly arrival of the engines of war keeps the citi-
zens in a constant state of feverish excitement.
Between five and six o'clock yesterday (Tuesday
morning two companies marched on
transport.
The d the
Avon, and were conveyed to the Julia
The Sprightly was literally choked with ordnancegrenades.
Alongside s
stores, grape and canister shot, and hand
Alongside were loading the large 40-ton fishing
smacks with 10 and 8-inch shells. The rumbling of
artillery waggons without cessation has continued
for 'eight successive days and nights. Geuer al Bara-
guay d'Hilliers is ever present, looking minutely
into every department, however trifling. From 4 in
the morning to 8 in the evening the fine-looking sol-
dier is to be seen examining men and materiel. Such
constant attention to the comforts of his troops
inspires them with a confidence that will stimulate
them to glorious deeds on the " battle-field." The
troops look happy and contented ; although their
fare is of the coarsest, yet they smile, and sing,
and smoke as though they lived sumptuously ;
their conduct is decorous and respectful, and now
that we have personally examined and narrowly
scanned nearly 10,000 men, we feel the greatest
pleasure in bearing testimony to their excellent
dispositions and exemplary behaviour.
The Termagant, 24, screw, Captain the Hon.
Keith Stewart, arrived in the Roads from the
Downs yesterday morning, at 10.15, which was
duly telegraphed. Captain Stewart instantly
landed, and paid his respects to Admiral Lepierre
and the General Baraguay d'Hilliers. It was soon
determined that the Termagant should receive on
board three companies of the Chasseurs de Vin-
cennes yesterday afternoon, and be conveyed on
board by the French corvette Cocyte. This is as
it should be ; these little exchanges work well—
the English sailor begins to talk French, and the
French soldier grins and says, " God dam bon
Englise sailaur."
The arrangements for the present are, that the
Hereford shall receive on board seven companies, and
be conveyed by the Avon and Lucifer; the Colum-
bia to receive on board three and a half companies,
to be conveyed on board by the Adder and Wildfire;
the numbers will be hard upon 1,300, and will em-
bark simultaneously at 4 p.m., at which time the
tide will suit.

The Sprightly and Comet are filled with materiel ;
the Fire Queen with stores for the Termagant ; and
the " old bundling " Echo with coals for the fleet.
We learn by telegraph that 1,100 French em-
barked yesterday in the Termagant, Julia, and
Columbia, which got under weigh at 8 p.m. Wind
a W.S.W. breeze, and fair tide. The troops appeared
to be very happy; there was much cheering. The
Termagant has overcome all engineering difficulties;
the defects were trifling ; her engines work beauti-
fully, and are perfect; the captain and engineer go to
sea with confidence. Some of the steamers will be sent
home after embarking the troops. To-day (Wednes-
day) the Prince is expected ; everything is ready.
The Lizard arrived with coal ; and the Tilsit and
St. Louis are filled with stores. The French fleet
were coaled by the Echo. The Prince will take
care of the Hereford and Edwin Fox on their way
to the Baltic ; and will also receive on board 21
staff horses.
The above will be the last of the first division,
after which the General Baraguay d'Hilliers follows
his army, in the Refine Hortense, to the scene of
action.
The weather is very propitious, and highly
favourable.
A letter from Vienna states that in the recent
combat at Giurgevo, a French regiment, the 25th
of the line, suffered most severely, and that it
was to the Zouaves that the successful result was
principally due.
The Emperor and Empress leave to-day for
Biarritz. The Emperor is expected to return to
Paris in 10 or 12 days, and the Empress will be
here for the 15th of August for the fetes.
The Bourse was very heavy yesterday. The
Three per Cents. closed at 70f. 45c. for the end
of the mouth the per couto,

(owing to the declaration of war) she was immediately
eant away. The captain's next attempt to get rid of his
care o was at Souchum ; this place had just been evacuated
by the Russians, and the Georgian Chief made seeming
arrangements to buy the whole, and managed to cajole
all the Ft. enchmen to go on shore together, when they were
made prisoners and the vessel sacked. Afterwards they
sent the crew again on board, with a loaf of bread each
and so made them go to sea, and I believe they have
not since been heard of. On all this coming to light
Captain Jones was highly indignant at such an act of
piracy, and demanded from the Pasha the name of the
offending chief (the Turks had but garrisoned this place
very recently), so that he might be hanged or otherwise
disposed of ; but the Pasha and the Circassians say that
this Georgian tribe are now with them there as friends,
but if the chief be dealt with in any manner except the
demand of a money compensation (which the chief offers
in full), they will all become enemies, and demur there-
fore to give him up. The fortifications of Redout-Icaleh
are now most respectable, but more guns are wanted
for them. The Sanspareil has been busy upon them,
under Captain Dacres and Lieutenant Jolliffe,
The ditch is full of water, and is well cut. To-morrow
I take the superintendence of the works, and, as the
marsh in the wood becomes passable in the dry wea-
ther, it will be necessary to make inundations, out-
works, &c. The Turks have increased their garrison
here to 2,400 men ; of these, however, 1,000 are
Bashi-Bazouks, alias irregulars, and mighty irregular
they are. Captain Jones is anxious to make an expedi-
tion up the river here, in quest of 13 Russian gun-boats,
which are said to be ensconced somewhere in the neigh-
bourhood. Of course, the Turks would cover it on either
bank. On the return of the Sampson we shall most
likely accomplish it between us, which will be something
to do. A Turkish steamer stopped here recently for a
short time, and we hear that a few days ago the Turks
received, a few miles south of us, what some call " a
check," and others "a good liking. The stories vary,
however, and the matter appears to hinge upon an am-
buscade having astonished a Turkish advanced guard—
as far as we can make out. The heavy night dews here
are sometimes tremendous.