The Sun.
London, England, 1854-07-27 00:00:00

THE BALTIC.

HAMBURG, July 26. The Dauntless screw-
steamer has arrived with sick and wounded from
the Baltic fleet, among whom is Admiral Curry.
The following is an extract from a letter received
from Mr. Anderson, engineer on board hei Ma-
jesty's steam-ship Cuckoo, which forms one of Ad-
miral Plumridge's flying squadron :

" On the morning of the 22d of June we set out for
the Gulf of Bothnia. We had a French frigate in tow,
and on the morning of the 23d we saw a strange sail
make its appearance. We cast the frigate adrift, ran
up to her, and gave her one shot to make her heave to,
and when IN e came to her we found the men were Rus-
sian Finlanders, and the vessel was laden with barley
and wheat. We took the car ,:o and set the men at
liberty in the boat, which was a oraft of about 12 or 13
tons. We passed Hango-head Battery, and steered
away round in the direction of Aland, and cast anchor
about eight miles south of Lascar lighthouse.
" About eleven p.m., on June 27, we saw a large brig
coming right down. upon us; we could not make out what
she was, as she had no colours up ; we watched her
movements, and saw her men clear away her bulwarks
ready for action, with her boats lowered, in order to be
able to board us. Our gunmen, however, kept on deck
watching. We were quite ready for burning powder
with her, and when they saw our long gun manned,
and us watching them, she put about before the wind
and off with all sail, at the same time raising the Rus-
sian man-of•war flag. Our steani being down, and a
stiff wind, she thought to get away from us, but we
made her old timbers fly about as if she had been danc-
ing a polka ; she ran right through some shoals and
rocks to get away, as we could not follow her there,
but we kept the balls flying the nearest way, and caught
her in about ao hour at the other side, withcut a soul
on board; they all took to these small rocks ; their guns
they flung all overboard but one, and that we broke with
a shot, and it is a very small one. If we had been a
merchantman we should have been taken prisoners, for
there were two other vessels coming to assist ; the night
being very foggy, and the water very shoally and rocky,
and our steam not being up, we lost the other two ; they
gut under a large battery before we could get within
shot ; we took and set her on fire, after taking the mea-
surement of her ; she is worth about 541. to me as prize
money.

On July the 4th we took a cruise near Lascar light-
house ; saw four small boats loaded with provisions ;
went ashore, and took cargo as prizes, and sent them
adrift ; about eight tons each they would measure; they
seem to carry on traffic with these small boats, running
short stages from island to island, and there must be
some large boats not far away to take their cargo, for
they cannot trade on the seas very far with such craft.
We went ashore on the small island, but could not see
anything worthy of notice ; turned through the few
houses that were there, but they were all deserted, so
we took ourselves to duck shooting, and I was the
only one who killed anything. I shot a couple of nice
ducks with my pistol, a (Jolt's revolver, and I was not
within fifty yards of either of them. On the sth re-
tut ned to our station, eight miles from Lascar light-
house, and lay at anchor until the 7th, at nine p.m.,
when we set out for Admiral Napier, with despatches
from Admiral Pluturite ; and on the Bth, about three
p.m., we chased a schooner and a brig under Elango-
head battery, and were obliged to retreat, so we reached
the fleet in Barn Sound, near Onscar Light, about nine
p.m. ; and when we joined the fleet they sent small
boats alongside to sec what great feat we had accomp-
lished, for we had a Russian pennant up besides our
own, and alto the Ruazian war 114. Deli7erel our

despatches, and took in coal on Sunday afternoon, to be
ready for sea when ordered ; so I expect to be off to
Admiral Plunnridge this afternoon. The cholera is bad
among the fleet ; some large ships have 160 men, some
100, others 70, and so on • and the smallest boat in the •
service has some two or three sick, although not with
Clloleri fi

FR A.NCE.
The Messager de Bayonne gives some details of
the proceedings of the Emperor and the Empress
at Biarritz. On their arrival all the poor of the
neighbourhood placed themselves on the way of the
Empress, and she gave money to them all. The
Emperor, on his arrival, passed in review the 35th
regiment of the line which was drawn up to receive
him, and he invited the colonel to dinner. Their
Majesties walk out frequently. The Emperor, the
day after his• arrival, took the Empress to Port-
Vieux, and leaving- her there with her ladies of
honour, Went off on foot with M. Laity, the Pre-
fect, towards the Cote des Fous, and there entering
the cabin of the bather Peal°, took one of the
bathing-dresses which were hanging up, and then
proceeding to the seaside entered the water, and
commenced swimming about amongst the other
persons who were bathing there. Biarritz is
described as exceedingly crowded, strangers hav-
ing come in from every side. The bathing-
women of Port-Vieux have waited on her Majesty
and presented her with an address. Tho Emperor
takes a good deal of walking exercise, and the
health of their Majesties is described as excellent.
—The Prefect of the Basses-Pyrenees has published
the following proclamation :
" Inhabitants of Biarritz, the Emperor and Empress
are deeply affected by the marks of affection which you
testify towards them ; but her Majesty having come to
Biarritz to seek that repose necessary to her health,
which is so valuable to us all, I beg you to refrain from
any manifestations which may interfere with her free-
dom. Their Majesties, while receiving with gratitude
the marks of respect and affection which are manifested
on their passage, nevertheless wish not to be followed by
the crowd in the walks which they take at Biarritz.
The Prefect of the Basses Pyr4n4es, the interpreter of '
the sentiroents of their Majesties, is therefore convinced
that you will accede to his recommendation, and that • '
their Majesties will only have to admire the respectful
discretion with which you receive them.
_

"A. LAITT.

" Biarritz, 23d July."
M. Gonzalez Bravo passed through Bayonne on
the 24th, on his way to Madrid.
A considerable number of persons have been
arrested within the last few days in Paris. They
are principally ouvriers, employed at the works of .

the Louvre. -
On the 15th of August there is to be a grand
banquet in the Paris Crystal Palace. The number
of convives will be 2,000.
The Duke d'Elcliingen, son of Marshal NO',
whose death has been announced by telegraph, died
at Gallipoli of cholera. It is curious that the news
reaches the French public from England, the
French journals having been forbidden to announce
the fact.

SPAIN.
PROGRESS OF THE REVOLUTION.
A letter from Madrid, of the 21st, says : 41'
is doubted whether it will be possible even for
Espartero to maintain the Queen on the throne
though aided by the representatives of the French
and English Governments. It is difficult to giv'e,
an idea of the exasperation of the populace against
her Majesty—it is scarcely surpassed bTthat
is felt against Maria Christina, the Munozes, Sttr"
torious, Salamanca, and Cordova. I have heal' -
it stated by Spaniards that the task of Espartsre
will not only be difficult, but may be dangerous'
In the event of the voluntary or forced abdication n.
of the Queen, the plan suggested is to establish *
Regency, with Espartero at the head, or lather t° •
make him sole Regent, as in 1840, and then nisake
arrangements for the future government, or, in
other words, for the conferring the Crown on the
King of Portugal, and uniting the two countries
under one common rule."
The following is a letter from Paris, dated TtleP.
day, 6 p.m.
.
A person who arrived this day in Paris from
Madrid
and which I believe he quitted on the 20th, states Oat
at the moment of his departure there were cries in the
streets of " Viva Espartero Viva el Regente del .86.1 we
hasty la llegada del Rey de Portugal' Long 111_
Espartero ! Long live the Regent of the kingdom,
until the arrival of the King of Portugal !" The idea 18v
offering the crown of Spain to the King of Portugal
not a new one. It has been long very general and elfb
popular in the principal cities of Spain, and nearllt.
year ago I communicated some particulars on that poi°.
The wish of the French, and I am disposed to belicv:
of the English Government is, that Espartero shall suca
ceed in making himself master of the situation; a.,,n '-
keeping Queen Isabella on the throne. But before En
partero can reach the capital it is possible that eventil
may render such a solution, temporary as it may be.
impossible. I learn that the people of Madrid, notwith;-,
standing the calmness attributed to them by the Arcnr
teur, are in a state of great exasperation ; and at WO
moment, writing under the impression made by 018
knowledge of certain facts, I should say that it will requir.e
all the energy an .l popularity even of the Duke of Victoria '
to make them support Queen Isabella. The norninati%
of General Cordova, and the attack ordered by hiul °es
the people with artillery, roused their indignation to
Pub
•
highest pitch. They know that if he had succeeded in Pu
ting down the insurrection, the saute s 3 stem of Govern.
. ;
went as under Sartorious would have been persevered °' •
and no change made except the formal establishreent.fe
was
a cruel despotism. The popular feeling was so excir,
•
that the new Cabinet, of which the Duke de Rivas •
the head, and which was composed half of Moderad°
and half of Progresistas, fell soon after its formation•oo
It is really doubted here whether it will be P°sei."--
even for Espartero to maintain the Queen on the throne'
He no doubt will do his best, and he will be aided by the
representatives of the French and English GoveromentB°i
But it is difficult to give an idea of the exasperation
the populace against her M ljesty—it is scared/ srhre
passed by that which is felt against Maria Christint,
2,lunozes, Sartorious, Salamanca, and Cordova. -r
~t .
stated by Spaniards that the task of Espartero will °-6
only be difficult, but may be dangerous. In the Ole -
of the voluntary or forced abdication of the Queen, "a,
plan suggested is to establish a Regency, with EsP'ol
tero at the head, or rather to make him sole Regent rep 1840, and then make arrangements for the fott!,o,
government, or, in other words, for the conferring "
crown on the Kieg of Portugal; and uniting the tvre
countries under one common ruie.
It is remarkable that the Orleanists and Fusionists
are at this moment very active, and apparently 01f
joyous, because they hope to turn tho situation.
Spain to their own advantage. The former desir".
a
to secure the Regency for the Duke de Montpensier,
the hope of his becoming King of Spain before J°n/4,.
and the Fusionists are equally active in their efforts a
effect a fusion between tl,c Count of Montemolin h,
the Duke de Montpensier, in the same fashion as to
Orleans family and the Count of Chambord have be
-ir
reconciled. Instructions are said to have been conungo
nicated to their friends and organs in France to pur-8
that object, and some are infatuated enough to believe-0
that the Spanish people would accept at their ',silo
either the one or the other. A person who is gener,"„s,
employed in such secret missions between the palti
leaves Paris to-morrow, or the day after, for London► le,
order it is alleged, to confer with the persons interesteo,
Both have very little hope, indeed, that Queen Isabelto
can preserve her throne, and they appear determined to
turn her misfortunes, richly deserved as they are,
their own profit. din
The son of Maria Christina has, I am told, arrive, de
Paris. It is believed that that lady is still in Madre
be
and that, notwithstanding the reports of her escape, s 4,
has found it too dangerous to attempt travelling throesS
Spain. dr
The Moniteur publishes the following telegraphic
spatches rat
"BAYONNE, 24th.—Madrid is tranquil. Gene
Evariste San-Miguel has been named Captain-Genb.
and Minister of War. The Junta has re-established ",ja
municipality of 1843. The members of the diplorati"
body are convoked at the palace." .00
"PERPIGNAN, 24th.—According to the accounts gpi'or..
by the Nacion, General Blaser has taken refuge in iced
tugal. The names of O'Donnell and Espartero are
in all the proclamations of the Junta of Madrid. P' er,
gossa, Valencia, Barcelona, Cadiz, Seville, Santail-„,-$r
and Corunna are tranquil, and order does not aPP"
likely to be again disturbed in those places." ofe'
What immediately led to the sudden retrograde' ,°l-t
merit of General Blaser is not positively stated, °,121,4'0
all probability the same incident occurred as on the t
of Torrijon de Ardos, in 1843, between the armilio
General Seoane and Narvaez ; namely, a fraterniza
an-
after a dozen shots were exchanged. This is what Igo
ticipated. It is curious that it is the Minister of
whose terrors are implied in his name, and
nell, is the party who turns outs d
be flying in hot 'that
for a shelter in Portugal. We were b o often told or
O'Donnell's troops were wandering discontented, d. et
heartened, and miserable, deprived of leaders 3,1.1.0 in-
counsel, meeting sympathy nowhere, and under, tnose,
fluence of panic, occasioned by the approach of 13,:
flying to the Portuguese frontier.—Cosas de Eva° '

If
THE MEDITERRANEAN TELEGRAPH. - GENOA, j °ors
21.—The English steamer Pearian arrived at Gecal',,,, -
the 19th, having On board the wire cable that is t,°„-Aliof
nect the Continent with Corsica, then with the isit;
Sardinia, and hereafter with Africa, The spot C'-c9:ir
for its terminus on the main land is the ea,stern
mity of the Spezzia gulf. The Malfatano, a Sardinjigtl
war steamer, left yesterday at seven o'clock for SPe,,z-ble.
in order to assist in the operation of sinking the
His Royal Highness the Prince of Carig nan,
of the Fleet, arrived in the afternoon from "-- „Lni
accompanied by several members of the Cabinet, 114-
he embarked at ten o'clock on board the eteattt'eg
gate Constitution, in order to witness this inrcre- :ea .
operation. The French and English envoys bcd herew
invited to accompany the Prince to Spezzirt,
event
their presence would lend sanction to eniishy
fraught with great importance for French, -r'n
at tba.
that
and Sardinian interests. It is at Cape Boa
cable is intended ultimately to connect Africa' from
coss
t
there the electric wires will be laid down along the i,t
as far as the heights of Malta, and from this Vvrom
cable will join this island to the Continent• dof
Cape Bon another cable will cross the reads
i/6
tied.ta
Tunis, and terminate at Carthage, whence tho-ew—
wires will eater the French 1301 es:-.4olifi-in Alger