Northern Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1859-04-16 00:00:00

(Loading-berth north side Coburg Dock.)

PACKET OF THE 5 TH MAY.
The celebrated Clipper Ship
4A
p
haL, SIR WILLIAM EYRE,
Captain J. JOPP :
1,315 tons register, 3,500 tons burthen.
This magnificent Clipper is one of the fastest ships in the trade.
She made the run to Australia under 80 days, and her last passage
from Melbourne to Liverpool occupied only 83 days, on which occa-
sion she beat all the Clippers that sailed about the same time, and
brought later news from the colony than that to hand by the Over-
land Mail. The accommodation for passengers is unsurpassed for
light, comfort, and ventilation.
For freight or passage apply to
GIBBS, BRIGHT & CO., Merchants, 1, North John-street; and
JAWS BAINES & CO., Tower-buildings, Water-street.
No nee. All goods by this line will, for the future, be delivered
at the Railway Pier only.

Steam to Australia under Sixty Days.
Passage Money £4l and Upwards.
" BLACK BALL" LINE
OF BRITISH AND AUSTRALIAN Ex-ROYAL MAIL PACKETS, AND
"EAGLE; LINE" OF PACKETS,
Sailing from Liverpool on the sth and 15th of every month.
PACKET OF THE 15rn MAY.
The Liverpool and Australian Navigation Company's
Magnificent Steam-clipper
Witt4T ROYAL CHARTER;
2,719 tons register, 200-horse power.
This celebrated Clipper has made five passages to Melbourne.
1 voyage in 59 days,
2 „ in 64 „
3 „ in 62 „
4 „ in 63 „
5 „ in 61 „
And has just returned from Melbourne in 64 days,
having earned a reputation for speed unequalled by any other steam-
clipper in the world; under canvass alone she has frequently
maintained for several successive days a speed of upwards of 400
miles in the 24 hours. Her Saloon arrangements are perfect, and
combine every possible convenience— Ladies' Boudoir, Baths, &c.—
and her noble Passenger Decks, lighted at intervals, of six feet by
side-ports, afford unrivalled accommodation for all classes. —Appl y
to GIBBS, BRIGHT, & Co., Merchants, 1, North John-street, and
JAMES BAINES & Co., Tower-buildings.
NOTICE.—AII goods by this line will, for the future, be delivered
at the Railway Pier only.

4VOTICE.—The " White Star" Clippers, comprising the largest,
finest, and fastest Clippers in the world, will be despatched
punctually at noon of theist and 20th of every month.
"WHITE STAR" LINE OF BRITISH AND AUSTRALIAN

EX-ROYAL MAIL PACKETS,
Sailing from
LIVERPOOL TO MELBOURNE,
t•
c.,7*"‘" On the Ist and 20th or every month; and from
.:e-414Ma MELBOURNE TO LIVERPOOL
On the Ist of every month.
Passengers forwarded by Steamers to all parts of Australia,
Tasmania, &c:7 at through rates.
RED JACKET.. . N. R. Kirby WHITE STAR ......T. C. Kerr
PRINCE OF Tint SEAS...II. A. Brown STAR OP THE EAST Gaggs
BLUE JACKET Clarke SHALIMAR ... It. Brown
MERMAID James White ARABIAN
BEECHWORTH .• • .....1110S. Frain SIROCCO ...... ... ....J. Flood
CYCLONE . .•
George Kerr SULTANA ..Brewster
And other celebrated Clippers. .
Ship. Captain. Reg. Bur. To sail.
MERCHANT PRINCE-3May.. ..•...1745 4500.. • • April 20.
RED JACKET .... Kirby.... .... 2460 5000 May 1.
MERMAID . • . • James White .... , 1320 4000....
WHITE STAR Kerr .. • • . .....2360 5000
Passengers embark on the 19th and 30th April.
Loading b,rth West Side of Queen's Dock.
PACKET OF THE TWENTIETH APRIL.
The magnificent A 1 clipper ship
'IF MERCHANT PRINCE,
John L. M'Lay, Commander;
Register 1,745 tons; burthen 4,500 tons.
This c ipper is one of the finest merchant vessels afloat, and for
splendour, speed, and efficiency cannot be surpassed. She has only
made one passage from England to Melbourne, which was made in
the wonderfully short space of 72 days. Her saloons are roomy,
elegant, and profusely supplied with every comfort. This ship has
a separate retiring room tor ladies. For freight or passage apply to
H. T. WILSON & CHAMBERS, 21, Water-street, Liverpool.
All goods by this line will, for the future, be delivered at the
Railway Pier only.

NEW STEAMERS TO SLIGO.
INCREASED STEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN
LIVERPOOL AND SLIGO.
The powerful first-class new Iron Steam-ship
SLIGO
Captain CHARLES *AMER,
AA Or other Steamer, is intended to sail as under,
•=7t—fq- with or without a pilot, and with liberty to tow
(unless prevented by some unforeseen occurrence) :
FROM LIVERPOOL:
Saturday..
Saturday .. April 30 at 7 o'clock Morning
FROM SLIGO:
Monday .. April 18 at 3 o'clock Afternoon
Tuesday ..... April 26 at 8 o'clock Morning
Loading berth South-east side Clarence Basin. Goode to be
alongside two hours before sailing.
For terms of freight or passage apply to Messrs. Middleton and
Pollexfen, Sligo ; or
JOHN M'CARTHY, 16, New Quay, Liverpool.

STEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN LIVERPOOL AND
GLASGOW.
GREAT REDUCTION IN RATES OF FREIGHT.

Unless prevented by any unforseen occurrence,
- 4-^ the under-noted, or other steamers, are intended
M. Or tt
'IP to sail (with or without pilots) between Liver-
pool and Glasgow, with goods and passengers, as
• _,. under .

---LEoP.7cidi Capt. Hardie.
PANTHER Capt. Main.
FROM CLARENCE DOCK, LIVERPOOL.
April
LEOPARD Saturday l6 at 8 p.m.
LEOPARD Thursday 2l at 1 p.m.
LEOPARD Tuesday 26 at 5 p.m.
LEOPARD Saturday . SO.
. .

Goods for shipment must be alongside the vessel one hour before
the appointed time of sailing.
Passengers are requested to take charge of their own luggage, as
the ship is not responsible in any way for its safety.
Carriages and all kinds of Vehicles shipped at their proprietor's
risk.

The owners of these vessels are notresponsible 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 er to the same.
Fares : Cabin (including steward's fees), 15s ; Steerage, 6s.
Seriants in Cabin, full fare.

Apply in Glasgow to G. and .1. BURNS, 9, Buchanan-street ;
Captain Huou MAIN, Excise Buildings, Greenock ; JOAN IVA.l.xxa,
77A, Market-street, Manchester ; or here to
C. MAC IVER and CO., 1, Rumford-street.