Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1859-07-18 00:00:00

1,074 3,20 Q Oct. 10

Nov. 10,

The famous clipper ship "Shooting Star" will be despatched
punctually on the 10th of August for Auckland and Wellington.
This renowned clipper made The passage from Liverpool to Mel-
bourne.in 73,days and 75 days, and on her last voyafte home she
passed and re-passed one of the.fastest ocean steamships employed
in this trade.

Her captain (E. J. Allen) is one of the most popular commanders
in the passenger trade, and has received on his several voyages the
most handsome and flattering ;testimonials from 'his fellow-
voyagers.

the " Shooting Star" has accommodation for a large number of
saloon passengers, for whose use a piano, bidding, linen, and all
necessaries are provided ; a mileh cow is carried for passengers in
this class.

The fore cabin is a large and elegant apartment, specially suited
for a select number on second cabin dietary.
The-arrangements for second cabin, intermediate, and steerage
passengers-cannot be excelled by any ship afloat.
Passengers embark on the 9th of August. Saloon passengers at
10 a.m. on the morning of the 10th August.

Auckland, Now

Zealand, list.of agent

&e., refer to
H. T. WILSON al.& CHAMBERS,
21, Water-street, Liverpool.

XOTICE.—THE "BLACK BALL" AND "EAGLE" PACKETS,
SAILING PUNCTUALLY ON THE 5Tu A.IsTD 15Tu OF EACH
MONTH, IN 'ADDITION TO BEING THE only Line in the
Kingdom despatching Steamers direct to Australia, is the only
one ever honoured BY A VISIT FROM HER Majesty the Queen,
AND COMPRISES THE LARGEST,' FINEST, AND MOST
CELEBRATED CLIPPERS IN THE WORLD.

STEAM TO AU.STRALIA UNDER SIXTY DAYS.

PASSAGE MONEY £l4 AND UPWARDS

To the ecmsignineut of BRIGHT, BROTHERS & Co., Melbourne,

"BLACK BALL" LINE OF BRITISH AND AUSTRALIAN
EX-ROYAL MAIL PACKETS,
AND " EAGLE " LINE OF PACKETS.

In conkanction with the celebrated auxiliary steam :clippers
GREAT BRITON and ROYAL CHARTER,
Appointed to sail punctually from LIVERPOOL on the sth and
15th of each Month.

'Reg. Bur. Capt. Date.
CHAMPION or THE 5EA5...1946...5000...0urnm0E sth Aug!
MATILDA 1035...3000 . STfrIVENSON 15th Aug.
OCEAN CHIEF 1092...3500 BROWN sth 'Sept.
LIGHTNING 2000 4500 _CLARKE To foilow.
To be eracceeded by the following clippers and steamers:—
Tons.
GREAT BRITAIN 1763 J. GRAY.
LIGHTNING 1468 J. CLARKE.
ROYAL CHARTER 2164 T. TAYLOR.
CHAMPION OF THE SEAS 1946 . ...3. M. OUTRIDGE.
DONALD M'KAY 2604 C. E. PRYCE.
MARCO POLO • 1625 D. H. JOHNSTONE.
EAGLE 1049 M. MERPHY.
OCEAN CHIEF 1026 WM. BROWN.
BRITISH TRIDENT 1555 H. O'NEILL.
GIPSY BRIDE 1457 P. MURPHY.
GREAT TASMANIA 2163 J. GARDYNK.
COMMODORY, PERRY 2017 J. KIDDIE.
METEOR 1831 J. PORTER.
MONTMORENCY Bl2 A. STiNsott,
Loading berth North side of Coburg Dock.

PACKET OF. THE FIFTH. AUGUST.
For MELBOURNE,
Taking Goods for GEELONG,
The celebrated Clipper
CHAMPION OF THE SEAS,
JAMES M. OUTRIDGE, Commander ;
1,946 tons new register, 3,000 tons burden. This truly magnificent
Clipper, acknowledged to be the " Queen of the Fleet," was built
expressly for this line of packets, and is sister ship to the celebrated
Lightning, Donald M‘Kay, and Great Tasmania. She formed one
of thn rtall" fleet when Rnpriallv diktincrnighed by a rnvel

efil l4t&
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visit of inspectia from her Majesty the Queen, who was most
graciously pleased to say she had nd idea there were such magnifi-
cent ships in her merchant navy. The Ladies' Cabin and Dining
Saloon are superbly furnished and decorated, and the State Rooms,
which are unusually large, being eight feet by ten, with side
windows three feet square, are furnished with bedding, &c. For all
classes of passengers the accommodation is unrivalled.—Apply to
GIBBS, BRIGHT & CO., Merchants, 1; North John-street; and
JAMES BAINES & CO., Tower-buildings, Water-street.
Notiiv.—All goods by this line will, for the future, be delivered
at the Railway Pier only.

'BLACK BALL LINE. •
Will be despatched on the 18th instant.
FOR SYDNEY,
.!%4t A The beautiful Clipper Ship
lt, MORNINGTON,
Captain DYER ;
948 tons register, A 1 at Lloyd's, coppered and copper-fastened,
sails very fast, and is a most desirable opportunity to shippers;---
For freight or cabin passage apply to .

• • • - JAMES BAINES & CO.
Will be succeeded by the new A 1 Clipper Ship JESSIE BROWN,
628 tons register.

STEAM TO AUSTRALIA UNDER SIXTY DAYS.

BLACK BALL" LINE OF BRITISH AND
• AVSTRALIAN EX-ROYAL MAIL PACKETS,

_ "EAGLE" LINE OF PACKETS,
Sailing fsolll' LIVERPOOL on the sth and and 15th of every month.

PACKET OF THE I.srn AUGUST,
Receittug Goods up to the 13th, if not previously full

FOR MELBOURNE, '
The beautiful A 1 Clipper Ship
.... I.^ MATILDA
4 , ; N. .
A. STEVENSON, Commander,
4.....", ~,k,
...1----"7" 4 al (Who has great experience in the trade);
.r.: Burthen per register 1,035 tons.
This splendid clipper was built under special survey, regardless
4. exppnse, for the India trade, and is now only on her third
royage, basßroLed herself
.. to be unsurpassed as a conveyance,

EXCURSION TO MENAI BRIDGE,
BEAUMARIS AND BANGOR.

The Steamer
MANCHESTER,
►From the Great Landing Stage, at 9.30 a.m.,
I k I Prompt
diLVA On SUNDAY next, returning to. Liverpool in the
Evening.
N.B. Excursionists not already acquainted with the " MAN-
CHESTER," are informed that she is exclusively a ' Passenger
Boat, and in addition to being veil swift, possesses the advantage
of Spacious Cabin Accommodation, so that Passengers have not, in
case of rain, to stand upon the decks, as with the Tugs.
FARES.—There and Back, Saloon, 3s. •, Second Cabin, 2s.
Passengers are Landed at the Pier Free of Charge.