The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-07 00:00:00

STEAM TO AUSTRALIA,

The GREAT BRITAIN,
B. R. MATHEWS, Commander,
• ANA will positively be despatched
For MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP,
IN MARCH,
booking passengers for SYDNEY, ADELAIDE, LAUNCESTON,
and GEELONG. The last passage of 65 days out, and 71 days
home, after having been detained three days at Et. Vincent
ion the outward, and four days at Falklanu Islands on the
homeward voyage, will be shortened this time by her going
-from Liverpool to Melbourne direct, as it is intended that she
:shall touch nowhere; and in no vessel can the same comfort
Andsecurity be obtained.
GIBBS, BRIGHT, and CO., Liverpool.

NOTICE.—The GOLDEN ERA has no room except for a few
Cabin and Poop Passengers. She goes into the River on
the 12th inst.
'WHITE STAR" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
Will be despatched on the 25th instant,
For MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP,
. e,
Landing Passengers and their Luggage at the
Wharf, and also forwarding them, at the expense
J/Lc,2, of the ship, to SYDNEY, A DELAIDE,and GEELONG.
7-77, - The splendid new Clipper-ship MERMAID,
1,300 tons register,
SAMUEL REED, Commander,
(Who has had 18 years' experience in the Eastern Trade.)
The MERMAID has been built expressly for the Australian
Trade, by the celebrated Builders of the ship Eagle, of the
very best materials, and is one of the strongest, and, from the
fineness of her model, the fastest of her class afloat. Her
Between decks sre unusually roomy, and they will be fitted
up by the Owners in a manner calculated to insure the com-
fort and health of the Passengers. She has a large Saloon
forward on Deck, 46 feet in length, and another aft, 35 feet
long. Her best Cabin is unusually spacious, and its fittings
will be of the most superior description. The Ventilation and
Lighting of every part of the Ship is such as has never yet
been equalled in this Port. Her Commander, Capt. REED,
late of the Packet-ship lowa, has been for many years in the
Passenger Trade, and received most flattering testimonials
from those who have sailed with him. The MERMAID carries
an experienced Surgeon.—Apply to the Owners,
PILKINGTON and W ILSON,
3, Commercial-buildings, Water .street,
The MERMAID will take Steam as far as practicable.

The Undersigned are thankful to state that, although their
Line,since its establishment, has conveyed more Passengers
to Australia than any other in the Kingdom, no Ship be-
longing to it has ever put back or met with any accident,
notwithstanding 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 back 13th September,—including detention
abroad, 6 months. Indian Queen, first voyage, left Liver-
pool for Melbourne 17th May, arrived back 27th November;
voyage, including detention abroad. 6 months 10 days.
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,
GEELONO, and LAUNCESTON, 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 51 KAY, of Boston, and HALL, of Aberdeen.
Ship. Reg. Bur. Capt. Date.
NORWOOD 1527.. 2500.. PRICE .... April 1
LIGHTNING, new 2000.. 3500.. FORBES.... April 15
OLIVER LANG. new 1275.. 2500.. MANNING May 1
CHAME lONoFTHE SEAS},.„
new 3500.. NEWLANDS June 1
MARCO POLO 1625.. 3000.. M`DoN NELL July 1
JAM ES BAINES, new ... 2400.. 4000.. GARDNER_ Aug. 1
INDIAN QUEEN 1040.. 2000.. MILLS .... Sept. 1
ELIZ. HA R RIS`3N, new 1404.. 2600.. JACKSON .. Oct. 1
BONNIE JEAN, new Aber- l `,000.. 3000.. WCARTH Y. Nov. 1
deen Clipper
SCHOM BERG, new 2300. 3500.. DAGUID.... Dec. 1
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, &c., apply to the Owners,
JAMES BAINES and CO.,
6, Cook street, Liverpool.
N.B.—All the Ships of this Line will continue, as heretofore,
to take Steam as far as practicable.