The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-02-07 00:00:00

EARLY IN MARCH,

when it is confidently expected she will make her passage
under GO days.—For freight or passage, apply to
GIBBS, BRIGHT, and CO., Liverpool.

THE " LIVE R POO L" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
ESTABLISHED IN 1848.
To sail about the 20th instant.
For MELBOURNE, direct,
,p •,!;'"4;` The very fine A 1 Ship JAMES CARSON,
L JAMES KILGOUR, Commander
1064 tons register ; Isoo tons burthen. This ship
was very superior accommodation for Cabin, Second Cabin,
and Intermediate Passengers ; and is a most favourable con-
veyance for goods. Fares £QI6 168. and upwards.—For further
particulars apply to
JAMES sf. WALTHEW, 46, Chapel-street, Liverpool.

LIVERPOOL
"GOLDEN LINE" OF PACKETS

LP% SS:t
'GUIDING STAR...T. JOHNSON.. 1475. MELBOURNE Feb.lo
MONTGOMERY.. D.M‘KINsoN. 848. SYDNEY Feb.ls
For MELBOURNE and SYDNEY.
TILES BARTON, W. KELLY 1,024 Tons.... Ist Mar.
For MELBOURNE.
STAR OF THE EAST, ROBERTSON. 1,210 Tons.. To follow.
Theabove are all first-class clipper-built vessels, regular
traders, and commanded by men of experience.
The MILES BA wroN's last passage to Melbourne, 81 days.
'The ST►R OF THE EAST'S „ t, 75 days,
The quickest on record.
The accommodations for cabin, second cabin, and interme-
(Hate passengers are unequalled, and the dietary will be on
-the most liberal scale.—For terms of freight or passage

AUSTRALIA.

zipply to
MILLERS and THOMPSON, 4, Drury-lane, London.

THE "FOX" LINE or PACKETS.

For MELBOURNE, GEELONG, and
SYDNEY,
),:e441 The magnificent Packet-ship AFRICA,
.•••
H. O'NEILL, Commander ;
• 2,500 tons; A 1 at Lloyd's ; a regular trader.
.Euperb accommodation for Saloon, Second Cabin, Interme-
Aiate, and Third Class Passengers.
For Rates apply to Messrs. MAGEE and JAS. LEVINGSTON,
Owners; or to HENRY FOX, 2, King-street, Liverpool.

sail an the 10th instant, being under engagement to Her
Majesty's Commissioners to sail punctually on that day.
For MELBOURNE,
The magnificent new Clipper-ship,
MATOAKA,
&it R. H. FERGUSON, Commander;
1,240 Tons Register.
This fine vessel has spacious accommodation fora FAMILY,
.consisting of Five or Six Persons, or a similar number of
Females, being prohibited by the Emigration Rules
.-from conveying other Parties. A moderate rate for Passage
will be charged, and Passengers may rely upon the Vessel
tmaking a very rapid voyage, having been expressly constructed
for the Australian Passenger Trade. For Terms immediate
.application must be made ►o
POWER and STRICKLAND, 32, Castle-streeet.

-210TICE.—Circumstances have occurred which will enable
the Owners to despatch this Ship on the date advertised.
:fit.B.—The GOLDEN ERA, to insure her getting,quickly out
of Channel, will take Steam to Tuskar Light, and further,
should the wind prove unfavourable on her sailing day.
'I",YISITIL STAR" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
For MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP.
Landing Passengers and their Luggage at the Wharf, and also
*awarding them, at the expense of the Ship, to Sydney,
_Adelaide, and Geelong,
The magnificent new Clipper Ship
GOLDEN ERA,
,
1,635 tons register,
P;;If J. T. PEAT, Commander,
------- Will be despatched 20th February.
Thisfine Ship, one of the fastest of the Austra'ian Fleet, is
-Tatted up for the accommodation of passengers in such a
=gainer as will secure every comfort on the voyage. No ex-
pense will be spared to render the sanitary arrangements of
the most perfect character, her great height between decks
{upwards of eight feet) placing at the disposal of the owners
every facility for accomplishing that most essential requisite
of a passenger Ship—thorough and perfect ventilation. Sa-
loon Passengers cannot fail to appreciate the accommodations
in the GOLDEN ERA. State-rooms are fitted with every re-
gard to comfort, and, at the same time, in point of elegance,
- -not to be excelled in any vessel afloat. Baths are also pro.
hided. Captain Peat has had fifteen years' experience in the
Australian passenger trade. The GOLDEN ERA will carry an
experienced Surgeon.—Apply to the Owners,
PILKINGTON and WILSON,
Commercial-buildings, Water-street.

The 'Undersigned are thankful to state that, although their
Line, since its establishment, has conveyed more Passengers
Ix) Australia than any other in the Kingdom, no Ship be-
longing to it has ever pnt back or met with any accident.
Notwithstanding their having made the most remarkable
passages on record, viz.: Marco Polo, first voyage, left Li-
Terpool for Melbourne 4th July,. 1852, arrived back 26tb
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
:44i LIVERPOOL and MELBOURNE,
kit:* and back.
Forwarding Passengers to ADELAIDE, SYDNEY,
GEELONG, and LAUNCESTON, at Ship's Expense.
Passengers and Luggage landed on the Wharf.
=These Ships are all constructed by the Pint Builders of the
Day; including &MAY, of Boston, and HALL, of Aberdeen.
Ship. Reg. Bur. Capt. Date.
SALDANHA, new.... 1550.. 3100.. FINLAY.... Mar. 1
-LIGHTNING, new 2000.. 3500.. FoRBES.... April 1
'OLIVER LANG, new 1275.. 2500.. MANNING May 1
CHAMPION OFTHE SEAS } 2280.. 3530.. NEWLANDS June 1
view
KABCO POLO 1625.. 3000.. M`DoN NELL July 1
JAMES BAINES, new 4000.. GARDNER.. Aug. 1
'INDIAN QUEEN 1040.. 2000.. MiLis .... Sept. 1
_3lll-IZ. HARRISON, new 1404.. 2600.. JACIEsON .. Oct. 1
BONNIE JEAN, new Aber- } 2000.. 3000.. MICART HY. Nov. 1
Been Clipper
'ECHOSI B ERG, new 2300. 3500.. DAGUID.... Dec.
The above Ships are of the largest class, are commanded by
men of experienceand 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-
Lonrne, Sydney, and Adelaide.
-Nor terms of Freight, Passage, &c., apply to the Owners,
JAMES BAINES and CO.,
N.B.—All the Ships of this Line will continue, as heretofore,
to take Steam as far as practicable.