The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-05-09 00:00:00

australia.

Has forty to l((t tont of room only.
For HOBART TOWN,
The beautiful British-built Clipper Ship
aliiig d TEM PLEM AN,
1- 4 WILLIAM ELLIS, Commander;
327 tons; A 1 at Lloyd's 12 years; copper fastened and tem-
pered; is a well known, very fast sailing', and superior
conveyance : loading in the Salthonse Dock.—Apply to
Messrs. JOSHUA. PRowsz and Co.. or to
COTESWORTH, WYNNE, and LYNE.

LIVERPOOL" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.

To sail about Ist June,
For MELBOURNE, Direct,

wilsl, The splendid A 1 Clipper Ship
•
4%4
PH(ENIX,

W. MOPPETT, Commander ;

906 tons register; 1,500 tons burthen. This fine ship will
land Passengers and Luggage on the Wharf, free of extra
cbarge.—Apply to the Owners, Messrs. P. MAGEE and JAS.
LIMINOSTON, Queen's-buildings, New (bin, or to
JAMES M. WALTHEW, 46, Chapel-street, Liverpool.

" EAGLE" LINE OF PACKETS FOR AUSTRALIA

--To the consignment of BRIGHT BROTHERS, and Co., Mel-
bourne, who provide Steamers and Lighters for Landing
their Passengers, Luggage, and Cargo, immediately on the
Vessel's arrival in Hobson's Bay.
For MELBOURNE, PORT
Forwarding Passengers to SYDNEY & ADELAIDE,
• The splendid Clipper Ship BLOOMER,
Elrl,-.A% 1,200 tons burthen,
Capt. ALLEN,
:Will be despatched 23rd May.
To be followed by the BEE, 2000 tons, in June.

For SYDNEY,
The BELLA ISLENA, 900 tons,
WILSON, Commander,
Will he despatched 26th May, taking first-cabin passengers
only, for whom the accommodation is very superior.
Apply to the Owners.
GIBBS, BRIGHT, and CO., Liverpool.

GREAT BRITAIN.
Owing. to the unusually low springs nt the
,__ end of this month, this splendid Auxiliary
_o_,/'`-`.......14e.... l'N Screw Steamer and powerful Clipper Ship
4,441.
--,-,-----5.., ....:eiz. will he detained until the 10th of J ty x a, when
lie will be despatched for MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP,
booking Passengers for SYDNEY, ADELAIDE, LAUNCESTON,
and GEELONG.
Fares—After Saloon

R 5 to 70 Guineas.

„ Midship and Fore Saloon 42 to 45 „
„ Third Cabin,above and below 35 and 30 Pounds.
She has most of her Passengers and Freight engaged.—
Apply to • GIBBS, BRIGHT, and CO., Liverpool.

AUSTRALIA.
THE " FOX" LINE OF PACKETS.
tAitiir ESTABLISHED IN LIVERPOOL IN 1828.
a. .The following first-class Clipper Rios, regular
traders, will meet with punctual despatch, being fitted up
with all the improvements so lengthened an experience in the
trade suggests.
Ships. Captains. Rep. Bur. Destination
QUEEN OF THE SEAS.C.GA RDENERI337.. 2000.. elbourne
NEW SHIP - 2009.. -.. Sydney.

For Rate of Passage and Freizlit,vrhich is moderate, apply to
HENRY FOX, 2, King-street, Liverpool.

LIVERPOOL
"aoz.Dlr NT
OF
:;:e-:14,;. PACKETS TO AUSTRALIA.

For MELBOURNE, SYDNEY, and ADELAIDE,
-Landing Passengers and Baggage on the Wharf, free of charge.
Ship. Tens Neg. Commander. To sail
MORNING STAR 1333 .. E. J. ALLEN.... 20th May.

MINDORO
. HERALD OF THE} 1374 .. J. ArrßlDoe ..15th June.
MORNING
SOUT:I CAROLINA .. 1700 .. LEsK To follow.
GOLDEN FLEECE .... 1800 .. (New Ship) 'Fo follow.
GUIDING STAR
BRIDE OF THE SEA 1350 .. R. ELDER To follow.
MILES BARTON 1034 .. W. KELLY To follow.

The above are all first-class Clipper Vessels, regular
traders, and are commanded by men of experience and ability,
who will do all in their power to promote the comfort of pas-
sengers. Each ship carries an experienced Surgeon.—For
passage, &c., apply to
MILLERS and THOMPSON, 4, Drury-lane,
Water-street, Liverpool.

`` WHITE STAR" LINE or AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
For MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP,
~, Landing Passengers and their Luggage at the
Wharf, Free of Charge.
Passengers for SYDNEY, GEELONG. and ADE-
. LA IDE, will be forwarded from Melbourne at
the expense of the ship.
Ships. Captains. Tons. Destination. To sail.
FITZ JAMES ... HOYT 2500. M ELBOURNE.Mav 25.
EMMA UNDEEWOOD.2OOO. M ELBOU RN E.To follow
NEW SHIP — 2 OOO. MELBOURNE.
GOLDEN ERA..PEAT 2500.1 M ELBOU RN E.
RED JACKET.. REED 4300. M ELROD RN E.
MERMAID .... DEVEY 2500. MELBOURNE. _

The FITZJAMES, now on her third voyage, has gained the
reputation of being one of the most comfortable, as wed as
the fastest, passenger-ships out of the port of Liverpool ; has
made the passage from Quebec to Liverpool, land to hull, in
tfteen days. She is now being fitted up for the Australian
trade, and will be provided with every essential requisite to
render her equal to the other ships of this line, in her
internal sanitary arrangements for the comfort of p:ssengers,
newel' as in her equipment throughout. The Owners feel
confident they will be able to secure for her, as they have
done for all their other vessels of the line, the character of
a perfect, and in every respect an elizible passenger
conveyance. Carries an experienced Surgeon.—Av.ly to
PILKINGTON and WILSON, Commercial-buildings,
Water-street.
N.B.—The ships of this line take steam to Tuskar Light,
when necessary.

The Undersigned are thankful to state that, although their
Line, si nee its establishment, has conveyed more Passengers
to Australia than any other in the Kingdom, no .'hip be-
longing to it has ever put back or met frith any
accident, by which any loss of life has occurred, notwith-
standing their Ships have made the most remarkable
passages on record, viz.: Marco Polo, first voyage, left Li-
verpool for Melbourne 4th July, 1852, arrived back 26th
December, 1852 ; voyage, including detention abroad, 5
months and 21 days. Second voyage, left Liverpool 13th
March, arrived hack 13th September,—including detention
abroad, 6 months. Indian Queen, first voyage. left Liver-
pool for Melbourne 17th May, arrived back with November;
voyage, including detention abroad, 6 months to (lays.
Carries a full Band of Music, as well as Chess, Backgammon,
and Draft Boards, for the amusement of the passengers.

"BLACK BALL" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.

Being the only regularly-established Line of
Clippers sailing between
%.\,LIVERPOOL and MELBOURNE,
Forwarding Passengers to ADELAIDE, SYDNEY,
—.GEELONG, and LA TJNCESTON, at Ship's Expense.
All Passengers and Luggage landed on the Wharf.
These Ships are all constructed by the First Builders of the
Day, including NI`KAY, of Boston, and HALL, 01 Aberdeen.
Ship. Reg. Bur. Capt. Date.
OCEAN CHIEF 1220 . 2000.. Tonix .... May 15
JOHN AND LUCY 2000.. BREWER .. June 5
01.1YRR LANG. new 1275.. 2500.. MANNING To follow
CH A M LION oFTBE SEAS }
new 2280.. 3500.. NEWLANDs

MARCO POLO 1625.. 3000.. M'DONNELL
JAMES BAINES, new 2400.. 4000.. GA RDNER..
INDIAN QUEEN. 1040.. 2000.. MILLS

ELIZ. II AR 1t15,..)N, new .. 1401.. 2600.. JACESO N . .
BON N IF, J EAN, newAber- } 2000.. 3000.. NITA. RTII Y.
deen Clipper
SCHOM BERG, new 2300. 3500.. DA GUI D....
SA LDAN H A. 1565.. 3000.. FINLAY ....
LIGHTNING, new 2000.. 3500.. Forts ES .... ...

The above Ships are of the largest class, are commanded by
men of experience and ability, who will take every precaution
to promote the health and comfort of the Passengers. They
also carry experienced Surgeons.
Drafts and Exchange for any amount, at sight, on Mel-
bourne, Sydney, and Adelaide.
For terms of Freight, Passage, &e., apply to the Owners,
JAMES BAINES and CO.,
6, Cook street, Liverpool.
' 11 the Ships of this Line will continue, as heretofore,
to take Steam as far as practicable.

Mutat Mates.

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" RED STAR" LINE OF PACKETS.

For NEW YORK.

LOADING IN WATERLOO DOCK.

Will sail on the 141 h instant.
(No Goods received after Midnight of Me 12th.)
The beautiful new first-class fast-sailing American
1%:644N, Clipper Packet Ship PIICENIX,
11,Zrale

Captain JOHN HOXIE ;
1,:00 tons register; built expressly for the Line, but, being
wit of her turn, will be despatched (in this instance) as a
transit,hip; and, as a conveyance, abe is unsurpassed by
any ship afloat. —For freight or cabin passage, having very
superior accommodation, apply to A. TAYLOR and CO.
Freight payable in New York at 84.80 to the pound sterling.
-Agents Torlt--Mcasrs. KNRMIT and C*sow.

V_Einiteb ,tatts.

LOADING BERTH SOUTH SIDE WATERLOO DOCK.

"BLACK STAR" LINE OF PACKETS.

LIVERPOOL TO NEW YORK.

Packet of the 10th instant.
The fine first-class American Packet Ship
• EXCELSIOR,
;Nos s 1
S. D. HADLEY, Commander;
1,163 tons register ; copper-fastened and coppered built.
expressly for this trade; and well known as a. fast sailer and
a first-rate conveyance for Goods.
Apply to C. GRINISHAW and CO.
WEBSTER. LAWRENCE, will be the succeeding Packet.

TAPSCOTT'S AMERICAN PACKET OFFICES,
GENERAL OFFICE.. OLD HALL, OLDH A LL-STREET.
PASSENGER OFFICE.. ST. GEORGE'S-BUILDINGS,
REGENT-ROAD.
The following
FIRST-CLASS I'ACKETS
.-ett will be despatched on their appointed days, as
/ . under 1—
For NEW YORK.
To sail.
DREADNOUGHT (new), SAMUELS 2500 tons.. 10th May.
ADRIATIC, JACK 1500 tons.. 18t11 May.
COMPROMISE, ZEREGA 2OOO tons.. 23rd May.
CHARLES BUCK, SMALLIE 2OlO tons.. 26th May.
EMERALD ISLE, CORNISH 2000 tons.. 28th May.
ALBION (new) 2OOO tons.. Ist June.
BENJAMIN ADAMS. DCI7MMOND 2500 tons..
.
RICHARD MORSE, DINSMORE 2OOO tons..

KENNEBEC, SMITH lBOO tons..
CENTURION, Coomas 2OOO tons..

E. Z.' HARTSHORNE
WM. TAPSCOTT (new), BELL 3006 tons..

ARCTIC, J. ZEREG+ 2000 tons..
FOREST KING, ALLEN 2000 tons..
COOSAWATTEE (new), J. PAxToN 2000 tons..
NORTHAMPTON, REED 2500 tons..
A. Z., CHANDLER 1800 tons..
WEST POINT. NIULLINER 2000 tons..
ANDREW FOSTER. HOLBERTON 2000 tons..
SHAMRCK'K (new), DOANE 3OOO tons..

PROGRESS. CHASE 3qoo tons..
CONTINENT, E. B. DRUNIMOND 2000 tons..
EMPIRE (new), ZEREGA 2000 tons..
PHILANTHROPIST, WiLsow 1800 tons..

HELIOS, NAsoiv 2OOO tons..
KOSSUTH, DAWSON 2550 tons..
And succeeding Packets every Five Days.

For PHILADELPHIA.

WYOMING, DITNLEVY llOO tons.. 12th May.
TUSCARORA, Tv RLEY 1232 tons.. 12th une.
TONAWANDA, Julius 1300 tons.. 12th July.
SARANAK, DECAN 1000 tonst .12th August.

The above Ships are of the largest class, and commanded
by men of experience, who will take every precaution to pro-
rn,,:te the health and comfort of the passengers during the
voyage.
Private rooms for families, or persons who wish to be more
select, can at all times be had, and deposits of each, to
secure berths, should be remitted, which shall have due
attention.

Surgeons can have free Cabin Passages by the above Ships.
Persons proceeding to the interior of the United States can
know the actual outlay, and make the necessary arrangements
here, to be forwarded on arrival at New York, without one
day's delay, and thereby avoid the many annoyances Emi-
grants are subject to on landing at New York.
Drafts and Exchange for any amount, at sight on New
York, payable in any part of the United States, can at all
times be furnished to those who prefer this safer mode of
taking care of their funds.
For further particulars apply, post-paid, to
W. TA ['SCOTT & CO., Liverpool, and 7, Eden-quay, Dublin.
Agents for %V. and J. T. TaPscoTT and Co., New York.

TAPSCOTT'S EMIGRANTS' GUIDE, sth Edition, can be
had by remitinz Qix Postave Stamps.

CARGO for the CITY OF MANCHESTER is now being
received on the Quay, south side of the Wellington Dock.
THE
LIVERPOOL AND PHILADELPHIA
STEAM-SHIP COMPANY'S
Favourite Iron Screw Steam-ships
Tons
CITY OF GLASGOW. tfilO.. Capt. K.AfortnlsoN.
CITY OF MANCHESTER 2'25. Capt. W. WYLIE,
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA (new)2189.. Capt. R. LEITCH,
CITY OF BALTIMORE(new).... 2538.. Capt. It. LEITCH,

Are intended to sail as under:
FRONT LIVERPOOL : 1854.
CITY OF MANCHESTER WEDNESDAY.. 10th May.
CITY OF GLASGOW _

CITY OF MANCHESTER WEDNESDAY.. 28th Jane.
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA WEDNESDAY.. 12th July

FROM PHILADELPHIA. 1854.
CITY OF MANCHESTER SATURDAY.... 3rd June.
CITY OF GLASGOW _

CITY OF MANCHESTER SATURDAY.... 22nd July.
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA SATURDAY.... sth August.

RATES OF PASSAGE FROM LIVERPOOL.

Cabin, in Two-berth State-rooms, Twenty-one Guineas each
I , Three-berth ~ Seventeen „ [berth.
ff Forward Fifteen 9,
Including Provisions and Steward's Fee.
All having the same privileges, and messing together.
A limited number of Passengers will be taken at Eight Gui-
neas, including as much Provisions as required; and these
Passengers are hereby informed, that in order to satisfy the
requirements of the Government Officers, the date filled into
their contract tickets will be in every case the date of the day
preceding the fixed day of sailing.

TbEseSteamers carry "Phillips's Patent FIRE Annihilators."
An experienced Surgeon is attached to each Steamer.

Dogs charged .e 3 each.
Freight •Iper Ton ; and Unmanufactured Goods, &c. will
be taken subject to agreement, payable here or in Philadel-
phia, at $4 SOc. per pound sterling.
Apply, In Philadelphia, to SAMUEL SMITH, 17, Walnut-
street ; in Belfast, to RICHARDSON BROS. and Co.; in Dublip,
to CORNELIUS CARLETON ; in London, to 17.DWA R DS,
SAN FORD, & Co., for passengers, and PrcKvonn & Co., fot
goods. ; in Paris,to VitEDERICK REDVP.RN, 8, Rue de la Pnix ;
In Havre, to W. 1111tVIDSON ; in Manchester, to GEORow.
STONIER; and in Literpool to
RICHARDSON BROTHERS and CO.,
12 and 13, Tower-buildings.

N.B.—When the arrangemmts ere completed, and suffi-
cient Goods offer, one of the above, or other Steam-vessels,
will proceed to Baltimore, calling at Norfolk, Virginia, or
other Ports on the Chesapeake, going or returning.

The Rate of Freight by these Steamers is £6 Sterling per
Ton measurement, until further notice.
Freight must be paid in advance on Goods consigned to
order, unless the names of the Consignees are given at the
• time of Shipment, and upon all Goods when the amount
included in one Bill of Lading does not exceed Six Pounds
sterling.
t'°. The Rate of Chief Cabin Passage by these steamers is
Thirty Pounds, reserving Four of the largest State-rooms
in the ►'ACIFIC for Families, for which au Extra Price will
be charged.
These Steamers have superior accommodation for a limited
number of Secon 1 Cabin Passengers, at .e2oeach,including
Provisions.
All Parcels charged ss. and upwards, according to size.
UN. ITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS BETWEEN
LIVERPOOL AND NEW YORK.

TheSteam-sli nscomprisi n this Line are the
ATLANTIC Capt. WEST.
PACIFIC Capt. NYE.
ARCTIC Capt. Lucia:.
_ BALTIC Capt.CousTocx.
These Vessels are appointed to sail as follow :
FROM LIVERPOOL. 1854.
ARCTIC WEDNESDAY, 17th May.
PACIFIC WEDNESDAY, 31st May.
And every alternate WEDNESDAY.
FROM NEW YORK. 1834.
ARCTIC SATURDAY, 29th April.
PACIFIC SATURDAY, 13th May.
And every alternate SATURDAY.
N.B.—No Goods for the ARCTIC can be taken after Two
o'clock, p.m., on TUESDAY next, the 16th instant ; nor
can Parcels be received after Six o'clock on the Evening of
that (lay.
Freight on Goods, payable at New York, is charged at the
rate of $4.80 to the pound sterling. Dogs Five Pounds each.
An experienced Surgeon is .'tacked to each ship.
The Owners of these Ships will not be accountable for
Gold, Silver, Bullion, Specie, Jewellery, Precious Stones or
Metals, unless Bills of Lading are signed therefor, and the
value thereof therein expressed.
No Berth secured until the Passage-nioney is paid.
Steam-ships ply regularly between New York and Charles-
ton, Savannah, Havannah, Jamaica, New Orleans, and
Chagres. Goods destined for any of these ports, and ad-
dressed to E. K. COLLINS and Co., New York, by the above
Steamers. will be forwarded with despatch and economy.
NOTICE TO PASSENGERS FROM FRANCE.—Baggage to Ille
extent of twenty cubic feet to each Passenger will be for-
warded by Messrs. John Munroe and Co., Paris, rid the
Cunard Steamers between Havre and Liverpool, freight free,
on payment to Messrs. John Munroe and Co. of 12s. 6(1. per
Package to cover inland carriage and expenses incurred in
France and England.
tom- Passengers will he charged freight on their personal
Luggage when it exceeds half a ton measurement.
kor Freight or Passage apply to Messrs. E. K. COLLINS
and Co.,New York; JOHN MUNROF. and Co., 26, Rue
Notre ame des Victoircs, Paris; G. 11. DRAPER, 79, Rue
d'Orleans, Havre; STEPHEN KENNARD and Co., 27, Austin-
friars, London; or to
BROWN, SHIPLEY, and CO., Liverpool.
The Steam-tug Company's Boat SAMSON will leave the
Landing-stage, George's Pierheacl, at Twelve o'clock, Noon,
on WEDNESDAY, the 17th instant, with the Passengers for
the ARCTIC.

NEW SCREW STEAMER TO SAIL BETWEEN

GLASGOW AND NEW YORK.
The Clyde Screw Steam-packet Company's
new Screw Steamer
CLYDE,
1,200 tons, 250 horse-power.
DAVID HENDERSON, Commander,
is intended to sail na under :
From GLASGOW. I From NEW YORK.
MONDAY 15th May, 1854. I MONDAY .. 12th June, 1854.

This Vessel has been built and fitted out expressly for the
Trade on the most approved principles. Her First-class and
Intermediate Cabins are ..handsomely fitted up, and the
Steerage accommodation is unequalled.
Cabin and Intermediate Passengers will be supplied with
all l'rovisions, Bed and Table Linen, &c. Steerage Passen-
gers will receive an abundant supply of Provisions, properly
cooked ; but will be required to supply their own Beds, Bed-
ding, and articles for eating and drinking.
An experienced Surgeon, appointed as Medical-officer, on
board.
Rates of Passage, exclusive of Wines and Liquors, which
can be had on board at moderate rates :—Cabin, Eighteen
Guineas ; Intermediate, Twelve Guineas; Steerage, Eight
Guineas. No Steward's Fee.
Freight to New York (including carriage from Liverpool
by steamer to Glasgow, and all transhipping charges there),
808. per ton measurement, and five per cent. primage. No
Goods will be taken under that rate. Bills of Lading, to be
bad at Turner and Rose's, 7, South Castle-street, will be
signed here. _ _

Goods and Passengers forwarded to any part of the United
States and Canada. Money-orders granted, payable on
demand.

For Freight or Passage apply to ROBERT PATON,I3, Broad-
way, New York ; or to D. A. 11. MURRAY, Manager, 54,
Hope-str,et, Glasgow.
HALL and .MACKINNON, 13, South Castle-street,
Liverpool.