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

australia.

Has forty to fifty tons of room only.
` For HOBART TOWN,
el; The beautiful British-built Clipper Ship
TEMPLEM AN,
r- WILLIAM ELI/FS, Commander;
*327 tons ; A 1 at Lloyd's 12 years; copper fastened and cop-
pered ; is a well known, very fast sailing, and superior
conveyance : loading in the Salthouse Dock.—Apply to
Messrs. JOSHUA. PaowsE and Co.. or to
COTESWORTH, WYNNE, and LYNE.

‘` LIVERPOOL" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.

To sail about Ist June,

For MELBOURNE, Direct,

!,743The splendid A 1 Clipper Ship
91P- ,
• -__ •

PHCENIX,

W. MOPPETT, Commander ;
906 tons register ; 1,500 tons burthen. This fine ship will
land Passengers and Luggage on the Wharf, free of extra
charge.—Apply to the Owners, Messrs. P. MAGEE and JAs.
LKVISTOSTON, Queen's-buildings, New Quay, or to
JAMES M. WALTHEW, 46, Chapel-street, Liverpool.

44 EAGLE" LINE OF PACKETS FOR AUSTRALIA.

To the consignment of BRIGHT BRDTHERS, and Co., Mel-
bourne, who provide Steamers and Lighters for Landing
their Paasengers, Luggage, and Cargo, immediately on the
Vessel's arrival in Hobson's Bay.
For 3.IELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP,
Forwarding Passengers IO SYDNEY & ADELAIDE,
e•-•17-', The splendid Clipper Ship BLOOMER,
ag'" til 1,200 tons burthen,
174 Ci
Capt. ALLEN,
Will be despatched 23rd May.
To be followed by the BEE, 2000 tons, in Jane.

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.
.b. di Owing to the unusually low springs at the
• ' -,s, end of this month, this splendid Auxiliary
'14406, Screw Steamer and powerful Clipper Ship
--,--, . 4"-•:-._ - will be detained until the 10th of Juxr, vvhen
she will he dcspatched for MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP,
booking Passengers for SYDNEY, ADELAIDE, LAUNCESTON,
and GEELONO.
Fares—After Saloon 65 to 70 Guineas.
~ Slidship 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.
ESTABLISHED IN LIVERPtiOL IN 1828.
The following first-class Clipper Ships, regular
traders. will meet with punctual despatch, being fitted up
with all the improvements so lengthened an experience in the
trade suggests.
Ships. Captains. nee. Bur. Destination.
QUEEN OF THE SEAS.C.GARDENERI337.. MI.. elbonrne
NEW SHIP .... 2000.. -.. Sydney.

For Rate of Passatte and Freimlit, which is moderate, apply to
HENRY FOX, 2, King-street, Liverpool.

' • LIVERPOOL
"GOLDEN" LINE
::"InStel PACKETS TO AUSTRALIA.
For MELBOURNE, SYDNEY, and ADELAIDE,
Landing Passengers and Baggage on the Wharf, free of charge.
Ship. Tens iCeg. Commander. To sail
MORNING STAR 1333 .. E. J. ALLEN.... 20th May.
MINDORO
HERALD OF THE}
MORNING
SOIIT:4 CAROLINA .. 1700 .. LEEK To follow.
GOLDEN FLEECE .... 1800 .. (New Ship) To 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.

1" WHITE STAR" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
For MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP,
Landing Passengers and their Luggage at the
J;!.;.‘OA Wharf, Free of Charge.
Passengers for SYDNEY. GEELONG, end ADE-
LAIDE, will be forwarded from Melbourne at
the expense of the ship.
Ships. Captains. Tons. Destination. To sail.
FITZ.JAMES ... HOYT 2300.MELBOURNE.Mav 23.
EMMA UNDERWOOD.2OOO3IE L BOURN E.To follow
NEW SHIP — 2000. M E LBOURNE.
GOLDEN ERA—PEAT 2500. NI ELBOU RN E.
RED JACKET.. REED 4100. M ELBOURN E.
MERMAID .... DEVEY 2300.111 EL BOURN E.

The FITZJAMES, now on her third voyage, has gained the
reputation of being one of the most comfortable, as %sea as
the fastest, passenger-ships out of the port of Liverpool ; has
made the passage from Quebec to Liverpool, land to tans, in
fifteen 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 passengers,
as well as in her equipment throughout. The Owners feel
confident they VIM 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 Snrgeon.—Ap .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, since its establishment, has conveyed more Passengers
to Australia than any other in the Kingdom, no Xhip be-
longing to it has ever put back or met with 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.
serpool for Melbourne 4th July, 1852, arrived hack 26th
December, 1852 ; voyage, including detention abroad, 5
months and 21 days. Second voyage, left Liverpool 13th
Mardi, arrived hack 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 passengeh.

"BLACK BALL" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.

Being the only regularly-established Line of
Clippers sailing between
, LIVERPOOL and MELBOURNE,
Forwardidg Passengers to ADELAIDE, SYDNEY,
,
-.',... ,-r• GEELONG, and LAUNCESTON, at Ship's Expense.
All Passengers and Luggage landed on the Wharf_
These Ships nre all constricted by the First Builders of the
Day, including M'KAY, of Boston, and HALL, of Aberdeen.
Ship. Res;. Bur. Capt. Date.
OCEAN CHIEF 1220.. 2000.. TOBIN .... May 13
JOHN AND LUCY 1235.. 2000.. BREWER ~June 5
OLIVER LANG. new 1275.. 2500.. MANNINO To follow
CHA MI lON OFTHE SEAS } „„„"
zzaa,.. 3500.. NEWLANDS
new

MARCO POLO 1625..3000.. WHONNELL
JAMES BAINES, new 2400..4000.. GARDNER..
t NDI AN QUEEN. 1040.. 2000.. MILLS ....
ELIZ. VI ARRIS:N, new
BONNIE JEAN, new Aber- }
(leen Clipper2ooo.. 3000.. NITA RTII Y.
SCHOM BF.RG, new 2300. 3500.. DA 0V1D....
*SALnANH A
LIGHTNING, new 2OOO. . 3500.. FORBES . r..

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 coinfort 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.

Mutat tatrs.

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" RED STAR" LINE OF PACKETS.
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For NEW YORK.

LOADING IN WATERLOO DOCK.

Will sail on the 14th instat.
(No Goods received after Midnight of the 12th.)

The beautiful new first-class fast-sailing America n

Clipper Packet Ship PIi(ENIX,
1. ,4C
Captain JOHN Hoxta ;

1,500 tons register; built expressly for the Line, but, being
out of her turn, will be despatched (in this instance) as a
transit ship; and, as a conveyance, she 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 *4.80 to the pound sterling.
Agents in New Y..rl; 71trtrarr and CAROW.

aniteb Mates.

'LOADING BERTH SOLTTH SIDE WATERLOO DOCK,

"BLACK STAR" LINE OF PACKETS.

LIVERPOOL TO NEW YORK.

Packet of the lOth instant.
The fine first-class American Packet Ship
EXCELSIOR,
S. D. HADLEY, Commander;

1,163 tons register ; copper-fastened and coppered ;
expressly for this trade; and well known as a fast sailer and
a trst-rateconveyance for Goods.
Apply to C. GRINISHAW and CO.
WEBSTER. L4WRENCE. 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'AC K ETS
will be despatched on their appointed days,.as
' under :
For NEW YORK.

To sail.
DREADNOUGHT (new), SAMUELS 2500 tons.. 10th May.
ADRIATIC, -JACK 1500 tons.. 18th May.
COMPROMISE, ZEREOA 2OOO tons.. 23rd May.
CHARLES •BUCK, SMALLIE 2OOO tons.. 26th May.
EM ERALD .ISLE, CORNISH 2000 tons.. 28th May.
ALIGN ,;(new) 2OOO tons.. Ist June.
BENJAMIN ADAMS. DcummoNn 2500 tons..
RICHARD MORSE, DtNSMORE 2OOO tons..
KENNEBEC, SMITH lBOO tons..
CENTURION, Conran!' 2OOO tons..

E. Z., HARTSHORNE
WM. TAPSCOTT (new), BELL 3006 tons..
ARCTIC, J. ZEREGA 2000 tons..
FOREST KING. ALLEN 2000 tons..
COOSA W ATT EE (new), J. PAXTON-2000 tons..
NORTHAMPTON, EKED no° tons..
A. Z., CHANDLER 1800 tons..
WEST IPOINT. MULLINER 2000 tons..
ANDREW FOSTER. HOLBERTON —2OOO tons..
SHAMROCK (new), DOANE 3OOO tons..
PROGRESS. CHASE 3000 tons..
CONTINENT, E. B. Duummorm 2000 tons..
EMPIRE (new), ZEREOA 2000 tons..
PHILANTHROPIST, WILSON tsoo tons..
HELIOS, NAsox 2OOO tons..
KOSSUTH. DANN-sox 2550 tons..
And succeeding Packets every Five Days.

For PHILADELPHIA.

WYOMING, DITNLEVY llOO tons.. 12th May.
TUSCARORA, TURLEY 1232 tons.. 12th une.
TONAWANDA, Jct.! us 1300 tons.. 12th July.
SA RANAK, DECAN 1000 tons.. 12th August.

The above Ships a re of the largest class, and commanded
by men of experience, who will take every precaution to pro-
mite 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 el 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 lauding 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 PSCOVF & CO., Liverpool, and 7, Eden-quay, Dublin
Agents for W. and J. T. TArscorr and Co., New York.

TAPSCOTPS EMIGRANTS' GUIDE, sth Edition, can be
had lor remiting Rix Postage 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 1610.. Capt. K.MORRISON.
CITY OF MANCHESTER 2'25. Capt. W. WYLIE,
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA 1 I
.new,2.89.....,r ant. R. LEITCH,
CITY OF BALTIMORE (new) 2538.. Capt. It. LEITCH,
Are intended to sail as under:
FROM LIVERPOOL : 1854.
CITY OF MANCHESTER WEDNESDAY.. 10th May.
CITY OF GLASGOW

CITY OF MANCHESTER WEDNESDAY.. 28th June.
CITY OF PHILADELPHIA WEDNESDAY..I2th July.

MOM PHILADELPHIA: 1854:
CITY OF MANCHESTER SATURDAY.... 3rd June
CITY OF GLASGOW

CITY OF MANCHESTER SATURDAY.... 22nd July.
CITY OF PH ILA DELPH I A SATURDAY.... sth August.

RATES OF PASSAGE FRONI LIVERPOOL.

Cabin, in Two-berth State-rooms, Twenty-one Guineas each
„ Three-berth „ Seventeen „ [berth.
„ Forward , 9 Fifteen 11,
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 lunch 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.

ThcseSteamers carry "Phillips's Patent FIRE Annihilators."

An experiepcedSurgeonis attached to each Steamer.

Does charged £3 each.

Freight .eiper Ton ; and U n manufactured Goods, &c. will
be taken subject to agreement, payable here or in Philadel-
phia, at 34 80c. per pound sterling.
Apply, In Philadelphia, to SA NIUEL SMITH, 17, Walnut-
street; in Belfast, to Iticti A unsoN Duos. and Co.; in Dublin,
to CORNELIUS CattucTot4 ; in Loudon, to Envy). nos,
SANFORD, & Co., for passengers, and PICKFORD & Co., for
FOOtis; in Paris,tas FREDERICK REDFERN, 5, Rue de la Pais;
in Havre, to W. DAVIDSON ; in Manchester, to GEORGIE
STONIER; and in Liverpool to
RICHARDSON BROTHERS and CO.,
12 and 13, Tower-buildings.

_ .
N.B.—When the arrangements are 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 .46 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.
tt:7' The Rate of Chief Cabin Passage by these Nteamers is
Thirty Pounds, reserving Four of the largest ,Slate-rooms
in the 4'ACIFIC tor Families, for which an Extra Price will
be charged.
These Steamers have superior accommodation for a limited
number of Secon Cabin Passengers, at £2O each, including
Provisions.
All Parcels ch'trged ss. and upwards, according to size.
UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS BETWEEN
LIVERPOOL AND NEW YORK.

The t eam-sli vac° prisi ne this Line are the
ATLANTIC Capt. WEST.
PACIFIC Capt. NYE.
t5,./7 • . A lICTIC Capt. Lucr.
_ BALTIC Capt.COMSTOCK •
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. 1854.
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 P.rcels be received after Six o'clock on the Evening of
that day.
Freight on Goods, payable at New York, is charged at the
rate of 54.80 to the pound sterling. Dogs Five Pounds each.
An experienced Surgeon is a•tached 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-money is paid.
Steam-ships ply regularly between New York and Charles-
ton, Savannah, Ilavannali, 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 the
extent of twenty cubic feet to each Passenger will be for-
warded by Messrs. John Munroe and Co., Paris, girl the
Cunard Steamers between Havre and Liverpool, freight free,
on payment to Messrs. John Munroe and Co. of 12s. 6d. per
Package to cover inland carriage and expenses incurred in
France and England.
a - Passengers will he charged freight on their personal
Luggage when it exceeds half a ton measurement.
For Freight or Passage apply to Messrs. E. K. COLLINS
and Co., New York; JOHN MUNROE and Co., 26, Rue
Notre Dame des Victoires, Paris; G. H. DRAPER, 79, Rue
d'Orleans, Havre; STEPHEN KENNARD and Co., 27, Austin-
friars, London; or to
BROWN, SHIPLEY, and CO., Liverpool.
The Steam-tux Company's Boat SA BISON will leave the
Landing-stage, George's Prerhead, at Twelve o'clock, Noon,
on WEDNESDAY, the 17t11 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
oe ! CLYDE,
l,- .ll
41;111-.7%. 1,200 tons, 250 horse-power.
•,-- - - DAVID H ENDERSON, Commander,
•:
is intended to sail as tinder :
From GLASGOW. 1 From NEW YORK.
MONDAY 15th May, 1854. 1 MONDAY .. 12th June, 1854.
- - -

This Vessel has been built and fitted on► 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 Provisions, 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 he 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
hai 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, payabie on
demand.
For Freight or Passage apply to ROBERT PATON. 13, Broad-
way, New York ; or to D. A. B. MURRAY, Manager, 54,
Hope-street, Glasgow.
HALL and MACKINNON, 18, South Castle-street,
Liverpool.