The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1855-09-25 00:00:00

australia.

LOADING BERTH, COBURG DOCK.
" BLACK BALL" LINE OF
BRITISH & AUSTRALIAN ROYAL MAIL PACKETS,

Under contract with H.M. Government to convey the Royal
Mails to and from Australia every month, and to make the
passage in 65 days under penalty.
SAILING ON THE FIFTH OF EVERY MONTH.

LIVERPOOL TO MELBOURNE.

PACKET OF THE sth OCTOBER.

Goods received until Midnight of the 29th September, if not pre•
viously full.

The splendid new Clipper-ship
eg'.) SC H O M B E R G,
eiit:4l J. N. FOItBES, Commander;
- (Celebrated for his wonderful passages in the MARCO
POLO and LIGHTNING,)
2600 tons register; has just been built expressly for this Line, by
Messrs. Hall, of Aberdeen, builders of the celebrated China
clippers Chrysolite, Stornoway, Cairngorm, &c.; and it is ex-
pected she will prove herself to be the fastest ship in the world.
Her accommodations have been arranged so as to ensure the
greatest possible amount of comfort, and for elegance they are
unsurpassed.—For terms apply to the Owners,
JAMES BAINES and CO., 6, Cook-street.

Succeeding Packet, sth November,
The beautiful Clipper-ship, OCEAN CHIEF;
Captain TonEN; 1,220 tons.

" WHITE CROSS " LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.

NOW ON THE BERTH,
AND WILL HAVE IMMEDIATE DESPATCH,
For MELBOURNE,
The unequalled American-built Clipper Ship
d• 1‹ .:
ELECTRA,
1,500 Tons Register, 3,500 Tons Burthen,

H. WEGMAN, Commander.

This unequalled specimen of ship building, whose swan-like
proportion and elegance of form is now attracting delighted
thousands to her deck, IS OPEN FOR INSPECTION, and the
Public are invited to see and judge for themselves. Her Passenger
accommodations are without parallel.
For Freight or Passage, apply to the Owners,
E. J. HORE and CO.,
6, George's Dock Gates, and SO, Waterloo-road, Liverpool.

STEAM TO AUSTRALIA IN 60 DAYS.
LIVERPOOL AND AUSTRALIAN NAVIGATION
COMPANY.

Incorporated by Royal Charter.

The new Steam Clipper
ROYAL CHARTER,
otr: „Alt 2,719 Tons Register,
• .04,61.11 A F. BOYCE (late of the "EAGLE"), Commander,
will be despatched
For MELBOURNE, Direct,
In NOVEMBER, taking Passengers for all parts of Australia.
Built expressly for the Company by William Patterson, Esq.,
with Engines by Messrs. John Peen and Son, this Ship combines
all the advantages of a Steamer with those of a Clipper Sailing
Ship, and offers the only opportunity yet presented to the public
of certainty in the time required for the voyage.—For Passage and
Freight apply to GIBES, BRIGHT, and CO., Agents,
i, North John-street, Liverpool.

"EAGLE" LINE OF PACKETS FOR AUSTRALIA.

PASSAGE £l4 AND UPWARDS.

4, To the consignment of BRIGHT BROTHERS and Co.,
Landing their Passengers, Luggage, and Cargo
mediately on tile Vessel's arrival in Hobson's Bay.

For MELBOURNE,
Forwarding Passengers to SYDNEY, HOB ART TOWN,
GEELONG, ADELAIDE, LAUNCESTON, &c.,
The celebrated Clipper-Ship
EAGLE, 2,000 Tons,
Capt. MURPHY.
Well-known as one of the fastest Vessels afloat.
Guaranteed to sail 27th October next.

The Ships of this old-established Line are famed for the supe-
riority of their Provisioning and excellent Passenger Accommo-
dation.—Apply to GIBBS, BRIGHT, and CO., Liverpool.

ENCLOSED BERTHS, .i'l4 AND UPWARDS.

" WHITE STAR" LINE
OF
LIVERPOOL AND AUSTRALIAN ROYAL MAIL

PACKETS.

Under contract with the Postmaster-General to carry Her Ma-
jesty's Mail regularly, on the 20th of every Month, and make
the passage to Australia in 6 days, under penalty. The 'Ailing
dates from Australia will be fixed by the Colonial Government.

For MELBOURNE,
,pc,441/.4\ Forwarding Passengers to SYDNEY. and all other
/44-0,4„ ports in AUSTRALIA, also to NEW ZEALAND
and VAN DIEMAN'S LAND, at a through rate and
by first-class Steamers.
Ships. Captains. Tons Reg. Bur. To sail.
MERMAID E. DEVEY 1320.. 3000.. 21st Oct.
EARL OF SEFTON (new ship) - 1126.. 3000.. 20th Nov.
WHITE STAR J R. BROWN 2450..5000.. 20th Dec.
Royal Mail Packet, 21st October,
MERMAID,

A 1 ; 1.320 tons register; 3,200 tons burthen ; Captain E. DEVEY.
The above celebrated A 1 clipper will be dispatched with her
Majesty's Mails, Cargo, and Passengers on her appointed day as
above. She has made two splendid passages to Melbourne in 74
and 7S days respectively, under very unfavourable circumstances,
and ran, in 13 successive days, the extraordinary distance of
3,206 nautical miles. On both occasions she landed her Passen-
gers in good health, and all have expressed themselves in high
terms of Ship and Captain, to whom excellent Testimonials have
been given.

Her Saloon Cabins are superbly fitted. She has excellent
Second Cabin accommodations in Deck House, and her 'Tween-
decks are unusually lofty and well ventilated. Passengers and
Baggage to be alongside on the 18th ; Cabin Passengers not
later than the 19th October.
For Freight or Passage apply to the Owners.
PILK INGTON and WILSON, 17, Water-street, Liverpool.

LOADING BERTH SOUTH-EAST CORNER OF PRINCE'S DOCK.
THIRD CABIN PASSAGE, £l4.
THE "LIVERPOOL" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS

To sail punctually on the 10th of October.

For MELBOURNE and SYDNEY,
The well-known Clipper-ship
PIVENIX,
Wo. MOPPET'''. Commander;
907 Tons Register, 2,500 Tons Burthen.
A S at Lloyd's.
This Ship is fitted up for all classes of Passengers, in the most
comfortable and commodious manner, and carries a Surgeon. She
has just returned from Australia, via India, after a very success-
ful voyage.
Passengers will be forwarded to any ports in Australia, Van
Dieman's Land, or New Zealand, at extra rates. Money Orders
granted Free of Charge.
Apply to the Owners, Messrs: P. MAGEE and J. LEVINGSTON;
and to JAS. M. WALTHEW, 4G, Chapel-street.

" UNION" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
SAILING FROM LIVERPOOL
For MELBOURNE,
GEELONG, ADELAIDE, SYDNEY, and
HOBART TOWN,
ON THE 10TH OF EACH MONTH.

The spirited Proprietors of this Line have determined to start
the greatest specimens of naval architecture hitherto produced.
The Line embraces at present the following sanspareil first-class
ships : Tons Reg. Bur.
BRITISH UNION 1811.... 2500.... Captain CARD.
BRITISH LION 2627.... 5500.... Captain JUMP.
BRITISH HERO 2024.... 4000.... Captain LAMB.
BRITISH EMPIRE 3011.... 6000.... Captain BELL.
BRITISH QUEEN 3427.. .. 7000.... Captain RUSSELL.
These Ships are all new,x nd constructed of the very best mate-
rials, by the most eminent builders of the day, and commanded
by the most experienced men to be found in the kingdom.
First-class Ships to ALL PARTS of AMERICA weekly.
For Freight or Passage, and all information respecting Australia
and America, apply to the Proprietors,
DEMOUNT and MIDDLEHURST,
56, South Castle-street, Liverpool.

Just published, a New Discovery in Medicine !
THEof
GOLDEN REFEREE, with Plates, on the
RATIONAL TREATMENT Nervous Debility, Low
Spirits, Lassitude, Weakness of the Limbs and
position and Incapacity for Study and Labour, Dthe Back, Indis-
ii,9ve of Solitude,
ulness of Appre-
hension, Loss cf Memory, Aversion to Society,
Timidity, Self-Distrust, Dizziness,
Headache, Pairs in the Side,
Affection of the Eyes, Pimples on the Face, &c.
The important fact that these alarming complaints may •
be removed is here clearly demonstrated, and the entirel easellwy
and highly successful treatment, as adopted by the Authory, full
explained, by means of which every one is enabled to cure himself
perfectly, and at the least possible cOSt.—Critic.
Sent post free, in a Beata envelope, by remitting 18 stamps to
Dr. F-RxNKLIN, the Author, No. 4, Francis-street, Golden-square
London. Also sold by Mr. NEWTON, 27, Church-street, Liver-
pool. Price Is.

Messrs. BURNS and MAC IVER beg to
• draw the attention of Shippers and Passengers
by their Steam Vessels to the 329th section
iibb- of the New Merchant Shipping Act, which is as
.- follows:
" No person shall be entitled to carry in any ship, or to require
the master or owner of any ship to carry therein, Aquafortis, Oil
of Vitriol, Gunpowder, or any other Goods which, in the judg-
ment of such master or owner, are of a dangerous nature ; and if
any person carries or sends by any ship. any goods of a dangerous
nature, without distinctly marking their nature on the outside of
the package containing the same, or otherwise giving notice in
writing to the master or owner, at or before the time of carrying
or sending the same to be shipped, he shall for every such offence
incur a penalty not exceeding £lOO ; and the master or owner of
any ship. may refuse to take on board any parcel that he suspects
to contain goods of a dangerous nature, and may require them to
be opened to ascertain the fact."

grance.

STEAM COMMUNICATION

BETWEEN LIVERPOOL AND HAVRE.

OTTER Captain LITTLE ;
vvr,..- Ni: MARGARET Captain JOHN HARRISON;
.A , :NW 11„ o DELTA Captain W. J. KELLY;
-.r. ;;gym' or other suitable Steamers, are intended to Sail
(with or without Pilots) from the HUSKISSON (or other) DOCK as
follows :
From LIVERPOOL to HAVRE, DIRECT.
DELTA This Day, Sept. 25.. at 9 o'clock, A.M.
~ Shippers must describe in theirShippingNotes the contents
of their Packazes.
Fares:—Cabin, 258.; Bteerage,l2s. Gd. _

For FreightorPassage apply, in Havre, to DONALD CURRIE; hl
London, to J. B. FOORD, 52, Ohl Broad-street ; in Glasgow, to
G. and J. BURNS, 9, Buchanan-street; in Manchester, to JOHN
WALKER, 77A, Market-street; or here, to
BURNS and MAC INTR. 16, Water-street.

*to tlanb.

STEAM COMMUNICATION
BETWEEN LIVERPOOL AND GLASGOW.

Unless prevented by any unforeseen occurrence, the under-noted
or other Steamers are intended to sail (with or without Pilots)
between Liverpool and Glasgow, with Goods and Passengers,
as under :
LYNX Capt. HARDIE.
ZEBRA (chartered to Government).Capt.BETTs.
*BEAVER(ScrewSteamer),car-)
rying cargo and steerage pas- Capt. BRYCE.
sengers only..
OTTER Capt. MAIN.
FROM LIVERPOOL.
LYNX This Day, Sept. 23.... at 9, Evening.
*BEAVER Wednesday, Sept. 26.... at 10, Evening.
LYNX Saturday, Sept. 29 ... at 1, Afternoon.
From Clarence Pier Head on days marked thus (t)
N.B.—Goods for shipment must be alongside of the vessel one
hour before the advertised time of sailing.
Passengers are requested to take charge of their own Luggage,
as the Shipisnot responsible in any way for its safety.
Carriages and all kinds of Vehicles shipped at their Pro-
prietors' risk.
The owners of these vessels are not responsible for loss or injury
to Horses, Cattle, or Live Stock of any kind shipped by them.
Gunpowder will not be carried by these vessels on any terms ;
and Aquafortis, Vitriol, and other hazardous articles can only be
taken by special agreement. The senders, consignees, and owners.
of dangerous articles are responsible under all circumstances for-
damage occasioned by or to the same.
The Contents of boxes and packages containing Liquids must
be specified in the shipping-note before shipment.
Parcels for• different persons made up in single packages, ad-
dressed to one party for delivery, will be charged the proper
freight for each separate parcel.
Freight for box and bale goods, 20s. per ton of 20 cwt.
Goods from Manchester and the manufacturing districts,when
consigned to the care of the Company's Agents, 15s. per ton.
FARES.—CABIN (including Steward's Fee), 155.; STEERAGE, 6s.
Servants in Cabin, Full Fare.
Apply in Glasgow to G. and J. BtraNs, 9, Buchanan-street;
here, to T. MARTIN and BURNS and Co.; or to
C. MAC IVER and CO.,
1, Rumford-street.

THE
LIVERPOOL AND PHILADELPHIA
, STEAM-SHIP COMPANY'S
Iron Screw Steam-ships
Tons.
CITY OF BALTIMORE, new 2367.... Capt. ROW?. LEITCH,
CITY OF WASHINGTON, new ..2350.... Capt. W. WYLIE.
CITY OF MANCHESTER 2109.... Capt. P: C. PETRIE.

STEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN

LIVERPOOL AND LONDONDERRY.

LONDONDERRY STEAMBOAT COMPANY.

The splendid and powerful Steam-ships
.
LYRA,
, si: • RICHARD CROMPTON, Commander;
oveer-1 ~,catio.
ROSCOMMON,
...77,.'"4-°7"- - DAVIES, Commander;
or other of the' Compvarist's first-class Steamers, are intended to
sail as follovrs, from the NELSON DOCK, LIVERPOOL :

TO-MORROW .. Sept, 26., at 11 o'clock, Morning.
FRIDAY. Sept, 28.. at 12 o'clock, Noon.
And from LONDONDERRY every MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, and
FRIDAY.

Calling off MOVILLE, PORTRUSH, PORTMOON, and BALLY-
CASTLE, for Goods and Passengers, weather permitting.

And by Railway to ENNTSKILLEN, thence to SLIGO,
BALLYSHANNON, and North-west of Ireland, per well-ap-
pointed Conveyances, at Moderate Fares.

FARES including Steward's Fee, 155.; Steerage,-4s.

The Owners of the above Steamers will not be accountable
for lose or damage of any kind sustained by Live Stock, nor for
Passengers' Luggage, nor for Parcels above the value of £5,
unless hooked and paid for according to their value.
For further particulars apply to SAMDELGILLILAND, Managing
Director, Londonderry; THOS: CALDWELL Coleraine and Port-
rush; or to GRAINGER, BRISTO'+, and JOHNSON,
34, Chapel-street,