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 aLiainst 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 Imperieuirs
rejoined the squadron from Helsingfors, the Euryalus
having taken her place.
On the morning of the 22d, the ComintefleLitnßhaierfo,
leaving Admiral Corry with a
portion of
Admiral Parseval De-
at
Sound, and accompanied
schenes, proceeded- uanpietdhee Gulf
by Vice
of Finland. The English
squadron consisted of the Duke of Wellington, Royal
George, St. Jean d'AT.e, Princess Royal, Blenheim,
Edinburgh, Majestic,se, Nile, Caesar, Cressy, James Watt,
Hogue, Imperieu 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,
as she was being towed also. The Arrogant joined
us in the evening. The Zephyr arrived with bullocks
and a mail, before our let.ving 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 600 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 miles 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 :

ENG LIS
SCREW LINE OF BATTLE
SHIPS.

SHIPS.

Guns.
Arrogant
Euryalus 46
Penelope
22
Odin
16
Bulldog
Vulture
6
Rosamond 6
Basalisk 6
Amphion
Cruizer
Archer
Desperate
Conflict
Valorous
Magicienne
Dragon
Driver 6
Hecla 6
Gorgon
Alban 4
3
Porcupine
Lightning .. 3

Guns.
Duke of Wellington (flag
of Sir C. Napier)
Royal George
St. Jean d'Acre
James Watt 9l
Nile 9l
Princess Royal 9l
Ca sar 9l
Cressy BO
Majestic 9l
Edinburgh (flag of Ad-
miral Chads) 6O
Hogue 6O
Blenheim
Ajax
SAILING LINE OF BATTLE

Total guns 2045
STEAM GUN-BOATS
Pigmy
Cuckoo
Zephyr
Otter
HOSPITAL SHIP.
Belleisle

Guns.
.. 54
... 56
... 40
... 51