The Northern Daily Times.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1857-04-16 00:00:00

" Peace hath her victims more renowned than war,

More elevating, more lasting, more powerful."
We have this day laid the foundation of a temple of
knowledge, the material fabric of which is emblematic of
that Divine Temple not made with hands; where mind
and spirit shall be carried to their utmost development,
and purged from everything sensual and degrading. But
we have not merely laid a foundation ; we have done for
ages yet to come, an influence of an elevating and
purifying nature, enlarging the sphere of human thought,
giving vigour to the intellect and strengeh to the cha-
racter. The creation of a moral influence is widely
different in its nature from that of material power. A
moral influence whether for good or evil has within it
an undying vitality which must perpetuate itself. Mind
flashes itself into mind with far more quickness and
vigour than ,the electricity along our telegraphic wires,
and who can calculate its t-emendous results ? How
then shall mind be directed aright, have its good impulses
quickened; its bad ones destroyed, and all its powers
directed to the most worthy and beneficial ends ?
'By a radical law of our rature we assimilate more or less to
the minds we are brought into contact with. "He that
walketh with wise men shall be wise, bill the companion of
fools shall be destroyed." Now, in the institution to which
we are referring, the choicest and noblest minds of all ages are
waiting to converse with us. We silently read their thoughts,
commune with their minds, drink into their spirit, and benefit
by theie'exatnple. This is the object for which these libraries
have been designed, and this is the purpose for which Mr.
Brown's noble gift has been destined. The history and
progress of the Liverpool Free Libraries is so interesting
that I may be paidoned for saying a few words on the subject.
Up to the year 1830 there did not exist in Liverpool anything
in the shape of a really public library. There were proprietary
libraries, institutional libraries, but none belonging to the
public, and to which any individual had a right of access.
Permission to peruse a directory or a dictionary could only
be had by purchase or courtesy. In April of that year, just
seven years ago, a• resolution was adopted by the Town Council
for a committee to consider and report on the subject,
The report was favourable, the subject was taken up in
the town, and the sum of about £1,400 was raised for the
purchase ,of books, to which fund, I may mention, our
excellent friend Mr Brown contributed £lOO. The
library was opened on the 18 h of October, 1852, with
considerable eclat, and has gone forward with increasing
spirit and interest to the present time. In the rar 1851,
the gift was made to the town, by the noble house of
Stanley, of the magnificent collec ions in natural history
accumulated by the late Earl of Derby. This gave a
great stimulus-to the Institution, and rendered it almost
of nations]. in erest. The want of suitab'e premises was
deeply fe.t, and au act' of parliament was ob-
tained giving powers to erect a suitable building.
Whilst this was going forward the Institution was still
further extended by the establishment of two lending
libraries, one in Hardy street, for the south district, the
other in Great Nelson street, for the north district.
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Designs were advertised for the new building, the pro-
curing and consideration of which gecupied the greater part
of last year. On this subject there has been considerab'e
excitement and difference of opinion. I will not go into
that vexed question I will only say, that 84 far as the
committee were concerned, never was there a more
honest and sincere desire amongst any body of men to
come to a right conclusion, and vide justice to all. Oat
of the difficulties arising from this source we were sud-
denly ard most aereeably relieved by the good fairy, in
the person of William Brown. Had we possessed
Fortunatus's wishing cap we could not have expected or
desired anything more opportune. We were relieved,
the institution established on a solid basis, and the town
laid undsr an eternal weight of gratitude, the feeling of
which we have this day met to express. So much for the
history of the Institute. Let me now say a word about
its present condition. In the central library, in Thrice
sir et, there are about 25 000 volumes, comprising many
most scarce and valuable works in many branches of
science and literature, increasing weekly in extent and
value. These are free and open to be consulted by all.
The mechanic, the shopman, the 'prentice boy, afrer his
hours of labour, can come in and consu:t works. which a
few years ago were altogether out of the rah even of
his employer. The number of volumes consulted is
about 25,000 per week, The lending libraries have
grown with prodigious rapidity, The number of volumes
is about 15,000. The present circulation amounts to
1,000 vols. per day, so-that the whole stock is turned over
in about 15 days. The number of volumes circulated
and consulted thus amounts to about half a million per
annum. Who can estimate the blessings scattered by
these half million volumes amongst tho families in which they
circulate—the weary hours which are soothed—the thirst for
knowledge which is gratified—the noble aspirations which are
encouraged and directed ? The future progress of the institution
depends partly on oursfilves and partly on circumstances beyond
our control. We shall shortly possess a noble building, giving
ample scope not only fur the library but for the developement
and proper exhibition 'of those treasures comprised in the
D. rby Museum, not yet half brought to light, I hear also
faint rumours of other treasures of art and nature which
it is probable be deposited for the benefit of the town
and the progress of knowledge and art. We have also
funds provided for the future increase of the library by
purchases of hooks. What then remains ? My friends,
the rest remains with yourselves. We have set before
us this standard, that the library shall contain all the
best books on every subject of human enquiry. The use
to be made of them is your own. Read, learn, study.
pu h your eacriiries to the utmost of human power.
Who loves not knowledge? Who shall rail
Against her beauty ? May she mix
With men, and prosper ! Who shall fix
Her pillars ? Let her work prevail.
But ever remember that
A hieher hand must make her mild,
If all be not vain ; and guide
Iler footsteps, moving side by side
With wisdom, like the younger child :
For she is earthly of the mind,
But wisdom heavenly of thisoul.l
Let me revert for one moment to Mr. Brown's noble gift,
and the lesson it teaches. May we not all learn that,
where there is a will to do good, the way will soon be
found out ? There are many wealthy persons in the
country besides Mr. Brown, many at their decease leave
a lone catalogue of legacies for charitable purposes—but
how few are willing during their lives to be their own
executors, and to see with their own eyes the benefits
they are the means of diffusing. It may be said of Mr.
Brown, as Burke eloquently said of John Howard, that
" he has trod an open but an unfrequented path to im-
mortality." Let us hope that his example will be an
encouragement to follow' in the same path, and find
by experience that "it is more blessed to give than
to receive." And now, in conclusion, permit me to
address one word to our honoured guest, whom I have
the pleasure to call my friend. Sir, may the happiness
you are the means of diffusing be returned ten'old into
your own bosom. May you long live to witness the
yearly increasing success resulting from your bounty;
and when that solemn hour shall come which must come
to us all, may 'The remembrance of the blessings which
you have been the means of diffusing mingle with the
welcome of angels to receive you to a higher condition,
fora far nobler reward. (Great applause )
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The Chairman then introduced a deputation from
the Readers, who read the address, which was most
elaborately emblazoned, and was placed in a beauti-
ful box, and was presented to Mr. Brown 'amidst the
applause of the audience. The box was of ebony, over.
laid with silver, and its design was after an old model of
an Anglo Saxon reliquary. it was very ornamental, and
the tracery work was exceedingly unique, and contained
ornaments of various descriptions. On the exterior com-
partments were embossed the armorial bearings of W.
Brown, Esq., M. p., a view of his residence at Richmond
Hitl, also a view of the new tree library and museum, with
other popular buildings of Liverpool, amongst which
was the Northern Hospital, the Blue Coat Hospital, the
Athenaeum and Lyceum reading rooms, the Exchange, the
Custom House, the Sailor's Home, and the Landing Stage, to
most of which institutions he has been a most liberal contri-
butor. On the ends of the box are views of a clipper ship, a
screw propeller, a railway engine, &c., emblematic of the
source from whence Liverpool derives her sources for exporting
manufactures. This box, like the trowel, was the workman
ship of Mr. Mayer, of Lord street, and reflects the highest
credit on the employees of that establishment, who were engaged
in its design and construction. _ _ _ _

The Rev. Mr. Twist then presented the address from the
inhabitants of St. Anne's street Ward, which appeared in this
journal when it was proposed at the public meeting.
Mr. W. Brown then came forward, and spoke as.
follows should be deficient in the ordinary feelings
of human nature if I wee insensible to the honours that
my fellow townsmen are conferring on me for doing
what I consider a pleasing act of duty, particularly as it
will afford to those dosses to which you have alluded in
your address, the means of improving their minds. Amongst
the difficulties we have to contend with are the humble

and uncomfortable dwellings that are occupied by many of
our excellent and industrious workmen. Many of them are
si had that they are tempted to leave their own firesides, and
resort to gin palcees, where they meet with apartments fitted
up with all the splenddur Of attraction, find their boon com-
panions, and are tempted and expected; from the accommoda-
tion they receive, as a remuneration to the landlord, to partake
of his demoralising beverages. lam desirous that we should
trcome the competitors of such establishments, and
induce the operatives, wi'h well warmed, well
Ventilated, and handsomely fitted up rooms, to give
us the preference of their company. It requires no argu-
ments to prove the debasing effects of intoxicating liquors
used to excess; and none to shew the moral and intellectual
improvement that can be obtained in free libraries and
museums by those who have the discernment and good
sense to attend Ilion, It is unhappily the case that the
means necessary to support a family are frequently squanr.
tiered in public houses, to their great distress and misery ;
whereas feaorting to libraries has effects the very reverse of
this. No money is spent, and no family male
miserable, The morals are improved, which makes
better husbands,
.better fathers, more indastriots and
better workmen, and elevate the whole maii: Ile walks
erect, he has self respect, anti his conduct is properly
appreciated by all win know him. Let us all use our
influenee to induce parries to attend libraries for their
own sakes and that of their families. A library with
well chosen books assists every one who has a taste for
mechanics, chemistry, or any of the other useful arts of
life, to acquire a knowledge of their respective pursuits,
and makes them useful members of society. It is
said, I have no doubt with truth, that there are
many Newtons at the plough, and that their talent
is lost to themselves and th ir country fur ever,
for want of opprtueities to cultivate their minds.
It is our duty as far as possible to rescue those talents from
oblivion. You allude to the location of the library. lam
pleased to sue that the inhabitants of S. Anne's Ward
approve of it. Ido not see that it could be better. It is
central as respects the whole town, and front the way in which
Shaw's Brow is opened, and intended to be opened, there will'be
abundance of light and air, which are essential to a comfortable
library. I think it is an advantage that the street is no great
thoroughfare for carts, which would disturb the quietness
of the Wade, and make it less desirable for
readers, The time has come when we must exert
ourselves to maintain our position amongst the Nations of the
Earth. We must enter into an honorbale competition with
them, to have an equally well educated people. Every step in
this direction adds to the nations importance, and to the happi-
ness
of the people. I have before said that your address
honors me much more than I have reason to expect, at the
same time the value of such an expression of opinion, emana—
ting from my feilow to insmen in your ward,• I
most highly appreciate, and most sincerely thank
you for the too fluttering sentiments which it contains.
In conclusion, he said : Permit me to make a few remarks
on a word that fell from your chairman, and also from
my friend Mr. Pictan, and I will tell them that these
concerts had a great deal to do with the Free Library,
and had much to do With the result of th;s day's pro-
ceedings. (Cheers.) Some years ago they called my
attention to the great good that these concerts were
achieving amongst the working classes, and that directed
my thoughts to the question of free libraries. (Cheers.)
Ile concluded by expressing a hope that the time would
come when one tenth of the population would attend the
institution which had been inaugurated, and he trusted
that it would confer a benefit to the town, and also be the
means of spreading information throughout the world.

The Chairman said Mr. Picton had referred to the colours
on the platform : all were good, very good colours, particu•
larly the Browns (hear, heat); and as one was so good already.
he would introduce another of the name to them. Here he
is. (near, hear )
The Rev. H. S. Brown was then called on, and on coming
forward was most warmly applauded. He said he did not
think there was any one in that hall, no matter of what age,
could remember any such day in Liverpool as that which was
now drawing to a close—(hear, hear)—nor a day so well to be
remembered. It would be a bright day, also, to see the
structure finished, no matter what the style of architecture
might be, though he believed such would ba very
fine ; yet no matter, he trusted it would be
one of the noblest structures that adorned the
banks of the Mersey. (Cheers.) If merihntile pursuits
and accumulation of property made hearts cold to the
feelings of the sons of their fellow men, as it was stated,
there was that day an example set for them. (Hear, hear.)
If there was any prince merchant of Liverpool who felt
so towards his fellow men, he would probably make a
suggestion that he should walk up and down Shaw's Brow
—no not up, because some of them might complain of their
crests—(loud laughter)—no, but let them walk down and
gaze on the building whilst being erected, until every
stone of the structure spoke to them, " Go thou and do
likewise." (Loud cheers.) Aye, sermons in streets, yes,
sermons in everything and everywhere, in any place—the
geologist and minerologist find them on the tops of the
mountains, by the sea side an l the river bank; the anti-
, qnarian discovered them in ruined arches and crumbling
lanes and every man in Liverpool may read them on the
walls of the building of the free public library. (Cheers.)
He could not believe that this example would be lost, as

it would make other good workmen as well as their noble
friend Mr. Brown —(loud cheers)—because it was the
duty of all the prince merchants in Liverpool to devote
some of their vast treasure to the benefit and welfare of
their fellow beings—(great cheering)—the men amongst
whom they lived, and moved, and had their being. (Be.
newed cheering.) They had met to honour, at least one
man who had not only the power, but the will to do good,
and what was more, he did it. (Great cheering.) He
did good, and not in a shabby way. (Hear, hear.)
but in a manner that would be remembered by all man-
kind. (Vociferous appl iuse.) He alluded to some charities
generally, and said it was au undisputed fact that the
funds of many were totally mismanaged, and applied to
other than the uses intended by the founders and donors.
He repudiated alms giving in the §treete, as it led to idle-
ness and every sort of vice and scoundrelism, and be said
there were many charities with landed revenues attached. to
them,and it was well known that the funds were most shame-
fully misapplied from the intention of the founders.
(Hear, hear, and cheers.) In the present case, he would say

that the most captious, or most far seeing man Could
not see nor discover any abuse that could arise out of the noble
charity that was for ever bequeathed to the public. (Cheers.)
They had a guarantee that no such abuse could take place, as
long as the public were true to the trust placed in their own
hands, and insisted that the library should be free for ever—as
long as that was the case so long could they rejoice in possessing
all the benefits of the library that was bestowed upon them.
(Cheers.) It was not like the Bodleian library at Oxford,
where every ono that entered was obliged to swear on the four
Evangelists that they would not dog-ear the books. Now
although the public would not be put to the test of the oath,
yet he was sure they would not dog ear the books, so that they
would at all events preserve tise spirit of the oath without
going to the letter. (Hear, hear.) It was for the public to
see to those things, because the establishment was their own,
and it would be nothing but by their own supineness that could
deprive them of it. (Hear, hear.) It was more especially
calculated for the working people of Liverpool. (Loud
cheers.) For the people who could not buy books
for their instruction and amusement, and enlightenment of
themselves and their families ; it was a library for all, but
more especially for the working man in the proper sense
of the word. (Hear, hear.) He did not think the
working man, when he left off work in the evening, was
downright tired, so that he was not able to shake off the
monotony of the day—not so tired as not to be able to
enjoy some recreation, either of mind or body, or of both.
The library would afford the food for the mind.
and he could wish to sea the establishment of
gymnasiums thoroughly through the town. (Cheers.)
He did hope the time was not far distant when they would
have attached to their concerts, a gymnasium. It was
that which had made the people of Greece the finest people
in the world, because it gave them physical as well as
mental exercise, and made these people what they were ; so
it would have a tendency to do with regard to the people
of this town. But they would leave the procuring of a gym-
nasium to some other great Merchant Prince of this great
town. He then pointed out the many advantages that
might be expected from the establishment of a free
library, because it would have a tendency to keep
the working man from the public house, and of making
him an economical and intelligent man, instead of
a reckless extravagant vagabond; and, if it did that,
they and the munificent donor would be amply re-
paid. (Hear, hear.) How was such a result as that likely
to arise? • He would tell them. The great curse of the
present age was thoughtlessness and extravagance, and
the working classes were not exempt from that curse. If
a man was economical, he would not suffer his children to
be uneducated. But, besides that, there were other evils.
The working classes were not economical—they did not
provide for a bad day, when they were out of work, or
when the provisions were dear, and a thousand other
evils to which they did not use sufficient forethought;
But, if they made a man thoughtful, he would
see the necessity of his children being educated, and ho
would see that his children did go to school, and should
do so while there was a shot in the locker. (Cheers.)
There were some persons who did not know two and two
were four, they thought that they could make two and
two, five. If they could make these men reflect,
they would soon see the great results that would follow.
They would find that the extravagant and thoughtless wife
would be found looking after their neglected children,
and they would be found looking after their own homes,
and would soon be getting out of the pig stt es—for they
were nothing but pig styes, and only fit for the humblest
of the lower classes—and tb y would be found
looking out for houses in wide, airy, and well
drained streets, and providing. for themselves
comfortable houses. (Cheers.) There might, however, be
'some who would say : But what good was a free lending library
to them—they could not eat the books. They might have the
delightful pleasures of literature, poetry, or the drama, but
what was the use of a forty guinea edition of Shakespeare ; it

would not fill their bellies, nor increase their wages from 20s to
24s per week. But he thought that the public library would
increase their wages, but it would not be done all at once; it
must be done gradually. He then went on to say that it would
have a tendency to make men more careful, and if a man was
careful ha would spend but an infinitisiwal portion of his earn-
ing wastefully, and thus become a better member of society.
He next asserted that public libraries would have
e beneficial effect on the labour market, as the
the man who had but twopence in his pocket had not the
pluck of the man who had Z5O in the Savings' Bank; and
thus it was only by saving, saving, saving, that they would be
enabled to preserve the price of labour. He then proceeded
to show ,hoe politica ly spoakinz, without going nts party
politics, that free libraries would be beneficial to the working
classes, because he believed that if they had had such institu-
tions fifty years ego, they would never have heard of the
machinery breaking fleets, of the O'Connor Land Scheele, of
of Preston and other strikes. They all arose through popiilai
ignorance, and thrnui.h uopular fallacies. He then went on td
argue that 'he only protection the country and the Constinition
had was by educating the people, and as a minister de
the Gospel he hailed the event of the establishment oif
such an institution, and concluded a most eloquent and
argumentative address by expressing the thanks that he,
and all ministers of religion, must feel to Mr. Brown for
his munificent donation,
The Chairman said it wa; not usual for others than the
members of the con:fruitier) to he invited, but on this ma-
-ien the rule had been depeetel frorrf, and he bad now the
pleasure ot introducing the Rev. Mr. Benny, from London,
who was well known for his celebrated bogie (Loud
cheers.)
The Rev. Mr. Benny, of London, was then called one,
and was loudly adplauded. He said he was called spore
most unexpectedly to address the meeting. He passed t
high eulogiurn on the Rev. Mr. Brown's eloquence. Hate
then told an anecdote about a gentleman who was charged
with not having paid his town dues, which meant that
he had not got married. (Laughter and cheers.) He Neent
on to tell of another who was charged with the same offence,
but he alleged it was not his fault, for he had been refused no
leas than nineteen times. (Loud laughter and cheers.) He
could not make speeches, but he could preach sermons, and
although he had not thirty thousand pounds, be made a book,
and the first year he sold thirty thousand copies of it.
and so far as that was concerned he had contributed
to education. (Loud cheers.) He then spoke of Mr.
Brown, and said it was a source of gratification for hlin
to he present on that day. They heel no free library in
London, and there was nothing like the enthusiasm
amongst the working people there as he saw in Liverpool.
(Hear, hear.) Ho said there was a meeting at the
Mansion House, London, two years ago, in order to
establish a free lihrgrf, but it was rejected in consequence
of ..it being likely to create a rate of a
farthing in the pound ; but he said that was
in the City of London proper, where there were only
merchants' counting houses, and few ot the working
classes. He was clad, however, to hear that day that
there was a free library to be in Westminster. He alluded
to the song " the good time coming," and he thought the
good time had come for Liverpool—(hear, and cheers)...
because they had got part of what they wanted. In
illu.tration of education and ignorance, he told a story
about a boy that he met in a field in Kent, some times
ago, and he asked him what was his name ?
John, sir. Who gave you that name? God, sir.
Where did he give it to you ? IJp in heaven,
sir. When ? A long time ago, sir. And bow did you
come down here, then ? D m't know, sir, and so he left
bim. (Cheers and laughter) He concluded a very
htimonrous speech, and was loudly al p'auded.
The Chairman then introduced

The Rev. Mr. Channing, of America, who said that he
would take a warning by what had been adi by the last
speaker. who said that he must speak because the
chairman had never been refused, and would not
be refused. That reminded him of a great sportsman
of his own country, who was such a shot that
he always killed everything he fired at. That was David
Crockett ; and one day he saw a raccoon go into a tree,
and he called upon him to come down or he would shoot
him. The raccoon, said no, hut as soon as he knew

that it was Dish' Crockett, he said very well, and he
came down out of the tree. and it was the same
with him; the Chairman had said that he most
speak, and he would speak, but they would get very
little oast of him. He then went on to say
that Mr. Brown hid united the two works
together by his commercial enterprise, and most strange to
say that on that d.iy the foundation stone of the building
had been laid at the south west corner of the building.
That was the corner nearest to the new world, and from

that he augured that Mr. Brown intended more closely to
unite the two cluntries together ; and hoped that they
NYould be so united by the ties of brotherhood as never to be

severed. Having Ofrared a few words of apology to
Mr. Brown for taking part in the meeting, he said,
the first he had to do with the hail i❑ which they were then

in, was on attending one of the Saturday evening concerts,
and he wrote to the people of his country, and told thew

that they must find high-and cultivated amusement for the
people. The next was when that great minded man pleaded
for Hungary,and he then drew the difference between the
freedom of this couitrv. He had heard many great dis-
cussions in the town—some in regard to the supply of gas
and others re to the,pnri'y of the water, but there canial
be no doubt ac to the light that would launch from

that great place he had •bestowed on them that
day, nor could there he any doubt as to the purity of the
stream that would flow from it. Tie then went on to
express a hope that there might always continue to be a
bond of good fellowship between the two countries, and
that the surest way to do so was to educate the
people, so that they might understand each others feelings.
(Cheers.)
The Chairman said he was not until that moment aware
that Father Nugent was present—(hear, hear)—he was a
great friend of profress and edueation—(hear, hear)—and
before they separated he would call on that rev. gentleman
to address the meeting. (Cheers.)

The Rey. Mr. Nugent came forward and was loudly
cheered. lie addressed the meeting, and said that from hi
heart, felt proud at what had been done that day, and the
noble gift that had been pr-sented to the town. (Cheers,)
lie was a native of the town, and as such he felt very
proud of the position of the town that day. He was a
priest, and on that account he felt doubly proud, because
many of the p or Catholl,s of the town would receive
great benefit from the lil racy. (Hear, bear.) This
was not a question of politics or religim, it was
for the general good of all, no matter at what altar they knelt.
(Loud cheers.) He then advocated the spread of education,
than which nothing could be more calculated to promote it
than such institutions as they had that day seen the corner
stone of laid down. Many that he knew at present belonging
to his flock had and were receiving very great benefits from the
blessings of the free library—(hear, hear, and cheers)—
and when the noble building would have been completed,
such would be much extended ; and on his part, and on
the part of the clergy, and the community to which he
belonged, he most heartily thanked Mr. Brown, and also
the meeting. He sat down amid loud and prolonged
applause.
The Chairman then, after a few brief observations, in-
trodnced

Mr. J. R. Jeffery, who came forward and said that the

Chairman had just before put into his hand a piece of paper,
on which was written, " I shall call upon you after the
strangers ;" and that he had told him \that, as it was so late,
he bad better dispense with the call ; but his rejoinder
was, that there was a few minutes for him. Therefore,
at that late hour of the evening, he would not occupy
their time many minutes: Ho said he esteemed it
a treat privilege and an honour to have an opportunity of
taking a part on that important and eventful occasion, for he
was sure that the events of that day would occupy an
.important place in the annals of the history of Liverpool, for
as it had been said, the work that they had that day been
engaged in, would have its effect on thousands yet unborn.
Re then went on to say, that years back there was a certain
class who were afraid to have the people
educated, and thought that it would lead to
forgeries and all sorts of crime, but the result bad been
the contrary, and, as Mr. Brown had said, an educated
people were the only safety for the constitution or the
country. He concluded by eulogising the munificence of Mr.
Brown, for his magnificent donation, which would be a
blessing to the town and to the country at large.

„,,„ EU the Barque J bit ; 302 u•ils
.4..;1',/-1.1t,, register; length. 98 feet 6-10ths ; breadth, 23 feet
M,N) 6 10ths; depth 1.5 feet. 6.loths. Carries a large cargo
On I=er tonnage; is zinced, and can be sent to sea at a
email expense; delivers her cargoes in good order, and
+vas a favourite v:issel in the French Government service. lying
1.. n Nelson Duck.—For further particulars apply to Messrs. Wier,
•ochran, & Merchants; or to CURRY, KELLOCK and CO.,
prOlcers for tte Sale and Purchase of Ships, Weimer buildings,
Wtter street.' =

PASSAGE MONEY, £l4 AND UPWARDS.
'• WHITE STAR" LINE OF BRITISH AND
AUSTRALIAN E%•ROYAL MAIL PACKETS.
Sailing from
LIVERPOOL TO MELBOURNE,
On the 20th and 27. h of every Month,
And forwarding Passengers by Steamers and at Ship's
expense'to all parts of Australia.

Ships. Captain. Ton s.To Sail.
Reg. Bur. ,
SIR WM. EYRE.. Jopp 1315 4000....20th April.
SAMUEL LOCKE, J. Sweetser
T1T1AN.......... Stars 2360 5000.... 20th May.
NEW 5H1P....27.h ay.

WHITE STAR Robt. Brown 2360 5000....'i'0 follow.
SHALIMAIEt J B. Brown 1432 40"0.... -
GOLDEN ERA .... H. A. Brown 1556 4200.... --
RED JACKET M. H. O'Halloran 24EO 5000.... --

This is the only establi•hed line sailing from Liverpool to Mel-
bourne punctually at noon of the 20th and 27th of every Month with
Mails, Cargo, and Passengers.
The Clippers of this line are composed of some of the largest,
finest, and fastest vessels in flit) world, and are well known to ship-
pers and emigrants as 1 aving beeniong employed in carrying H.M.
Royal Mails, and for the excellent accommodation on board.
The Sir William Eyre" and ;" Samuel Locke" are both new
clippers and very fast, the former ba. only made one voyage from
the Canadas to England, and on that occasion sighted England from
Quebec in 13 days. •
Saloons tiopplied with bedding and all necessaries.
Passengers embark on the 18th and 26th April.
For freight orassage apply to
H. T. WILSON & CHAMBERS, 21, Water-street.

TA PSCOTT'S AMERICAN PACKET OFFICES.

GRNERAL OFPICg . OLDHALL, OLDHAM. STREET,
l'as,Bsicza OFFICH.... ST. GEORGE'S BUILDINGS, REGENI-
-
—1 The followiug
astsima,
~, ,• will be despatt.F.gisoTn CLASS PACKETS
as under :
'.:'','',,
For NEW YORK.

Touts. To sIVI.
DREADNOUGHT, Satimels
EMERALD ISLE Cornish 2500.....215t April
PHCENIX, H ale
ANDREW FOSTER, Swift
UNDERWRITER, Roberts
CONSTELLATION, Aiulliiier ...... —2500....
ALBION, Williams . -
MIDDLE2EX, Pa,melie.
SHAMROCK, Doane
sr. LOUIS, Huyt 2500.... ----
ANTAIITIC, Stouffer
ISAAC BELL, Johnson -
GiORGE HURLBUT, Post 2000.... --
CABOLUS MAGNUS, Coffin -
W. NELSON, Cheever - ----
J %S. R. KEELER,'AIIen -
WILLIAM TA ?SCOTT, Bell
JOHN J. BOYD, Thomas • 250).... ----
ADVANCE, Child -
4, And succeeding Packets every five attys.
COPE'S LINE FOR PHILADELPHIA.

ruscARORA, Dunlevy ' • • 1232.... 26th April 11
SARANAK, Rowland
TONOWAN DA, Julius
WYOMING, E. Brookes.
ALSO FOIL PHILADELPHIA.
-- -----

WE.TMORELAND, Decan .
LANCASTER, Decan 1525...,. '
FOR NEW ORLEANS.
G OTTENBUII G, Weeks
CHA RLOTTE, Soule —
KOSSUTH, Dawson
ONTMO RENC Y, Brown...
CAMBR A, Perry
RAPPAHANNOCK, Cushing . '—
The above shins are of the largest class, and commanded by men
of experience, who will take every precaution to promote the healtb
and comfort of the passengers during the voyage.
Private rooms for families, or persons wi o to be more select,
can at all times be had ; thri deposits of .*1 each, to secure bertha,
slr.uld be 'emitted, which shall have due attention.
t•urgeons can have free cabin passages by the above shit:if!
Drafts and exchange for.any amount, at sight on New York, pay-
able in any part of the Uni,ed States, can at al times be fa Dished
to those who. prefer this sbf.r mode of taking care of their funds.
For fur.her particulars, apply, post-p id, to
W. TAPSOOT & CO.. Liverpool,
and 7, Eden Qqay, Dublin.

Agents for Terscorr & Co., New York.

TAR3Corr3 EMIGRANt'S GULDE, Fifth Edition, can be
had by remitting six postitge stamps.

TO CANADA.
The Ship,
FLORENCE,
Captain BONNER ;
2 500 ton&
TO SAIL ON TRE 21sT OF APRIL.
TO QUEBEC.

To be succeeded by First-class Packets every Ten days during the
Season. In connection Is ith the Grand Trunk Railway Company.

tIIROUGHOUT PATES FROM LIVERPOOL:—
To Belleville: ' .e 5 5 OTo Montreal ..........R4 5 0
„ Bradford '..:: 5 5 0„ Niagara............ 5 3 0
~ Brockville
„ Callingwood.. 5 9 0„ Ottawa City 4 15 0
„ Chatham ... .. 5 9 0 „ Port Hope
~ Cornwal ............ 411 0 ~ Pre cott • 416 0
„ Georgetown .. 5 5 1. ~ Richmond
-,, Hainiun... 5 1 '0
„ Stratford
„ Kingston
„ London ...... 5 8 0„ Woo'stock
~ St. John, N.B 7 7 0 „ Detroit
„ Chicago,. 6 0 0 ~ Milwaukie ..
Parties ,ailing their passage by the above Packets, can dep :nd
upon good treatment and quick despatch, both from this port and on
arriving at Quebec.
`f hedianager of the Grand Trunk Railway Company at Quebec
takes chat go of Passengers and their Luggage, and forwards them
immediately, per rail, to their destination, free of further charter.
Owing to the fluctuation in the price of passage, these rates may
ary bs. to 10s., more or less.:-Apply to.

SABEL AND CORTIS,
19, Water-street, and 3, Regent Road.
NORTH ATLANTIC STEAM NAVIGATION
COMPANY. •
FROM LIVERPOOL TO PORTLAND,

CALLING AT ST. aOHN'S,, NEWFOUNDLAND, AND HALIFAX,

N.S. OUT AND HOME.
•
The beautiful new iron screw steam-ship CIRCAS-
N siAN, 2,400 tons burthen, 350 horse power, Charles
Powell, commander; and the steam-ship
SONESE, 2,300 tons burthen, W. H. Thbmson,
commariiiiir, will sail for the above Parts every four weeks,:las
follows --

FROM LIVERPOOL.
CIRCASSIAN. Saturday, 2nd May.,
FROM PORTLAND.
CIRCASSIAN. Saturday, 4th April.
KIERSONESE Saturday, 2nd May. •
CIRCASSIAN Saturday, 3oth May.
Cabin Passage Money to St. John's, Newfoundland, Halifax, N.S.

- and Portland, Maiiie, 16 Guineas.
Third Class Passage Money, 7 Pounds.
A few.superor rooms in Third Class, at 10 Pounds.
FREIGHTS.
_ _

iverpooi to St. John's, Newfoundland, 455. stlg., & 5 per cent. prim.
Liverpool to B alitax and Portland .. 50s. stlg„ & 5 per cent. prim.
Liverpool to St John, N. 8., Mon.
1, 655. stlg., di 5 per cent. prim
, treal and Quebec...... .......

Messrs. SABEL & Coarts, 19, M ater-street, Liverpool, agents
for Third Class Pacsengers.
For further particulars and circu'ars, apply in St. John's, N.F., to
lowriug. Brothers; in Halifax, N.S , B. Wier & Co. ;in Port-
land, to John Rhynas & Co.; in Boston, to Joseph Stooks, 31,
State street; in Montreal, to Rae & Mi tcbeli; in Lon on, to Cunaro,
Austen & Co., t 9, Fer church street; ifl Glasgow, to Robert nestle
& Co., or to

WIER, COCHRAN & CO.,
Weaver.buildings, Brunswick-street. Liverpool.

eatipt.

Coaotintor,

DIRECT STEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN
LIVERPOOL AND BRISTOL.

One of the net' Screw Steam-ships
•
ATHLETE or AUGUSTA,
Will Sail Weekly (unless prevented by any on.
foreseen occurrence),
From CLA RENCE DOCK, LIVERPOOL ..Every Tuesday.
From CUMBERLAND BASIN, 8R15T0L...... Every Saturday.
Without Calling at any intermediate port.
Cabin Fare, 12s 6d; Deck, ss. Return Tickets, available for two
voyages 17s.
Apply in Bristol, to Mr. Richard Rowe, Steamers 'Wharf, Redcliffe
Backs; or here to
CRAY, POWELT, & CO., 35. South John-street