The Sun.
London, England, 1854-07-13 00:00:00

THE BALTIC ARMY.

EMBARKATION OF THE FRENCH TROOPS
AT CALAIS FOR THE BALTIC.
The following men-of-war left the Downs yesterday
at 4 p.m. for Calais Roads, to embark the French troops
for the Baltic ; the whole under the command of Com•
modore Hon. P. W. Grey, C.8.:--
Hannibal, screw, 91, Commodore Grey.
Algiers, screw, 91, Captain Talbot.
Royal William, 120, Captain Kingcome.
St. Vincent, 101, Captain Manse!.
Sphinx, paddle, 6, Captai4 Clifford.
Janus, paddle, 5, Lieut. Commander Kane.
Lizard, paddle-tender.
With two steamers from the river. Wind N.W.

Commodore Grey and Captain Talbot, with the five
masters of the ships in the Downs, accompanied by
Captain Smithett, of the Dover Royal Mail service,
proceeded from the Downs on Tuesday morning to
Calais in the Vivid, Admiralty steam-yacht, Master
Commander Allen, when Captain Smithett pointed out
the anchorage for the men of war and transports in
Calais Roads. After conferring with the French autho-
rities, the abovo officers returned to the Downs.
Yesterday, as will be seen by the above telegraphic
communication, the men of war left the Downs for
Calais Roads. Another telegraph gives their arrival
off Calais.

To-day (Thursday) part of the baggage, &c. will be
put on board.
The embarkation of the troops will commence on Fri-
day (to-morrow), as early as the tide will admit—the
small steamers to leave the harbour about 10.30 a.m.
perhaps. The ships which the different regiments and
companies are to go on board of will be distinguished by
a particular flag. This will be given to the commanders
of the steamers also, which will prevent any confusion
or mistake, as each division will know before leaving
the harbour the ship to steer for.
The following are the ships of war that will be em-
ployed :
Hannibal, with broad pendant, screw two•decker.

Algiers, screw two-decker.
St. Vincent, three-decker.
Royal William, three-decker.
Gladiator, 6, paddle-frigate.
Sphinx, 6, paddle-frigate.
Termagant, screw-frigate.
The following are transports :
Prince, screw, 2,700 tons.
Belgravia.
Herefordshire.
Fox.

Columbia.
Clifton.
Julia.
Nimrod.
The Columbia alone will go into the harbour to ship
the staff horses (21).
The French Government steam-packets Reine Hor-
tense and Corse will assist in the embarkation ; and the
following English steamers will be employed to convey
the troops to the ships :
Dasher, 3, paddle, Captain Lefebre.
Wildfire. paddle, tender.
Echo, paddle, tug,
Fire Queen, paddle, tender.
Fearle-s, paddle, tender.
Sprightly. paddle, tender.
Adder, paddle, tender.
Comet, paddle.
Avon, paddle, tender.
(All of the Royal navy.)
Four Royal Mail steam-packets, three of the South-
Eastern Company's steamers, and one Dover-harbour
tug, with as many fishing-boats as may be found neces-
sary.
The Dover Royal Mail steam-packets carry parties to
Calais this afternoon and evening, who will witness the
interesting embarkation from the ramparts, whence a
good view is attainable. A South-Eastern steamer is
announced to take an excursion party on Friday morning.

CALAIS, WEDNESDAY.
This place is all bustle and excitement, consequent on
the continued arrivals of the steamers appointed to
carry the gallant French soldiers to the Baltic. The
first of the embarkation vessels was the Dasher, Cap-
tain Lefebre, which came from Portsmouth, and got
here sufficiently in time to save her tide into dock ; this
was Tuesday afternoon. The next in succession was
the Sprightly, Master Commander Allen. She ap-
peared at the pier at seven last evening, but was obliged
to wait three hours until the tide served. This morning
(Wednesday) the Fire Queen, Master Commander Paul,
and the Echo, steam-tug, arrived, and were laid along-
side the quay, under the direction of the harbour-master.
To-morrow (Thursday) the materiel will be embarked
on board the line-of-battle ships under Commodore
Grey, which squadron will be in Calais Roads this
afternoon, and be ready to receive the materiel to-mor-
row.

The Emperor Napoleon has been reviewing the troops
at Boulogne to-day, and to-morrow will arrive at Calais.
The good people of this ancient port are anticipating
a great treat. There will certainly be three days' great
excitement. It is a pleasure to witness the excellent
understanding that exists between the two greatest na-
tions upon earth. Long may it continue for the world's
benefit The greatest courtesy is shown by the French
authorities ; and the same kind feeling is apparent be-
tween the naval officers of both services, who vie with
each other to promote that harmony that so happily ex-
ists at this moment.