The Sun.
London, England, 1854-07-04 00:00:00

THE BALTIC.

IMPENDING ATTACK ON CRONSTADT.
HAMBURG, Tuesday, 1 a.m.—The combined fleets, in
order of battle, are in full sight from Cronstadt Isle. A
general attack on the island and fortification is expected
to-morrow (the 30th), says a telegraphic message from
Memel of the 29th.

Russian letters, received from St. Petersburg, state
that the allied ships of war had been seen from Cronstadt.
The letters refer to an impression, general in St. Peters-
burg, that the Czar will not hesitate to engage in
hostilities against Austria, should that power persevere
in an anti-Russian policy.
H.M.S. —, LESS KAR ISLAND, (30 miles from
Cronstadt), JUNE 24.—The Driver, taking the Re-
sistance in tow, started with the usual weekly mail to
Dantzic on the afternoon of the 20th. The Euryalus
also left under steam, and shaped her course in the di-
rection of Helsingfors. Two French frigates, under
canvas, also started, but they came to anchor outside,
as it was a perfect calm, the air being hot and sultry at
the same time. The Leopard arrived in. the evening,
with Admiral Plumridge, from the Gulf of Bothnia. I
believe he will return with the gunboats, to avenge the
Vulture's expedition.
Sir Charles Napier and staff dined on board the
French line- of-battle ship, L'lnflexible, Vice-Admiral
Parseval-Deschenes ; a royal salute was fired imme-
diately after dinner, when the royal toast was drunk.
The French squadron sent away their boats manned
and armed for exercise in the afternoon. A court-
martial was held on board the Neptune, flag-ship of
Rear-Admiral Corry, to try a marine for threatening
one of the sergeants' lives : I have not heard the result.
On the 21st the French marines landed early in the
morning, and drilled until near noon, on the island of
Rouskar. The Cuckoo arrived with bullocks from Faro,
from which place she towed a collier. The Imperieuse
rejoined the squadron from Helsingfors, the Euryalus
having taken her place.
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On the morning of the 22d, the Comm
leaving Admiral Corry with a portion of hader-in-Chief,
the fleet at Baro
Sound, and accompanied by Vice Admiral Parseval De-
schencs, proceeded up the Gulf of Finland. The English
squadron consisted of the Duke of Wellington, Royal
George, St. Jean cl' Acre, Princess Royal, Blenheim,
Edinburgh, Majestic, Nile,Caesar, Cressy, James Watt,
Hogue, Imperieuse, Desperate, Penelope, Magicienne,
Gorgon, and Lightning There were 6 French ships of the
line, which were taken in tow by 4 French steamers, and
the Magicienne and Gorgon also towed two of the liners.
There must be something wrong with the Austerlitz,
she was being towed also. The Arrogant joined
asus
in the evening. The Zephyr arrived with bullocks
and a mail, before our leuving Baro Sound. in the
evening the letters for Admiral Corry's squadron were
sent back in the Lightning, which vessel returned the
same night. The transport Holyrood left for England.
I understand two iron plates have been displaced in her
keel, by the accident of her running 'upon a rock off the
Sound (Baro). The ships formed into three lines, and
proceeded in this manner along the Gulf. Yesterday
we passed the Lighthouse of Rods Kar about mid-day,
and in the evening passed Hougland, which appears to
be a large island, and about GOO feet high from the sea
level to the highest point.

We anchored to-day off the island of Less Kar. We
passed it on the northern side, took a long sweep to
avoid an extensive shoal running out from its eastern
angle, and then anchored off its southern shore. We
are now only 30 wines from Cronstadt. No one can say
what we are likely to do. If we had lots of troops, I
could easily tell you what would soon be done.
The following is a list of the British and French ships
in the Baltic :