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session of the Swedes. They had numerous batteries on their shore, and a considerable fleet riding in the Sound. Yet, Opdam fought his way through this triple fire, and, with the loss of one ship, reached the roads of Copen­ hagen. For seven days the wind was unfavorable to the British, during which time our best exer­ tions were employed in preparing for the worst, so that we did not suffer any material mortification at finding we were left to shift for ourselves. The Swedish Admiral, Cronstedt, paid us a visit, at Copenhagen, during this interval, but for what purpose heaven only knows ; he came with his official attendants, but not with a single ship. On the morning of March the 30th, about seven o’clock, the thundering peals of Cron- borg put an end to suspense. Very shortly after, we could discern the fleet, which ap­ proached rapidly. The tremendous canno­ nading from the fort gave us an idea of what it might effect, if it could reach its object.