The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-02-28 00:00:00

THE•" LIVERPOOL" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
ESTABLISHED IN 1848.
To sail about the.sth of ,Ilarch.
For MELBOURNE, direct,
ase ti‘ The very fine A 1 Ship JAMES CARSON,
JAMES KILGOUR. Commander ;
1064 tons register; 1800 tons burthen. This ship
has very superior accommodation for Cabin, Second Cabin,
and Intermediate Passengers ; and is a most favourable con-
veyance for goods. Fares £l6 16s. and upwards.—For further
'particulars apply to
JAMES M. WALTHEW, 46, Chapel-street, Liverpool.

THE " For' LINE of PACKETS.

For MELBOURNE, GEELONG, and
SYDNEY,
The magnificent Packet-ship AFRICA,
H. O'NEILL, Commander ;
2,500 tons; A 1 at Lloyd's ; a regular trader.
Superb accommodation for Saloon, Second Cabin, Interme•
abate, and Third Class Passengers.
For Rates apply to Messrs. MAGEE and JAS. LEVIIIOSTON,
owners; or to HENRY FOX, 2, King-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 PHILIP,
k • Taking one class of Passengers only,
The splendid teak-built Shin W ILLIAM MONEY,
1700 tons,—W. SREENE, Commander,
End of February.
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A limited number of passengers will be taken in the poop, at
4'25 and £3O, for which the accommodation is most superior.
For MELBOURNE, forwarding passengers to SYDNEY and
ADELAIDE, end of March, the well-known splendid Clipper
Ship " ALBATROSS,"-1700 tons burthen,—WM. GEVES,
Commander.—Apply to the Owners,
GIBBS, BRIGHT. and Co., Liverpool.

STEAM TO AUSTRALIA.
The GREAT BRITAIN,
, B. R. MATHEWS, Commander,
• arN IW,, Will positively he despatched for MEL-
BOURNE, PORT PHILIP, in MARCH,
booking passengers for SYDNEY, ADELAIDE, LAUNCESTON,
and GEELONG.- The last passage of 65 days out, and 71 days
home, after haying been detained at St. Vincent three days
nn the outward, and four days at Ealklann 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
and security be obtained.
GIBBS, BRIGHT, and CO., Liverpool.

NOTE.—Passengers per GOLDEN ERA must embark on
MONDAY, the 13th March, and have their Luggage along-
side the Vessel on the 9th, 10th, and 11th of March.
"WHITE STAR" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
Will be dtspatched on the 13th March.
For MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP.
landing Passengers and their Luggage at the Wharf, and also
forwarding them, at the expense of the Ship, to Sydney,
Adelaide, and Geelong,
~ The magnificent new and fully armed Clipper Ship
lok,\ GOLDEN ERA,
k.;:r1;t14., 1,635 tons register,
- - J. T. PEAT, Commander,
This fine Ship, one of the fastest of the Australian Fleet, is
fitted up for the accommodation of passengers in such a
manner as will secure every comfort on thp voyage. No ex-
pense will be spared to render the sanitary arrangements of
Me 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. The State-roorris are fitted with every
regard to comfort, and, at the same time, in point of elegance,
not to be excelled in any vessel afloat. Baths are also pro-
vided. 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.
N.B.—This Ship carries a Chaplain, under the auspices of
the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts.

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-
3onging 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
xt,e4, LIVERPOOL and MELBOURNE,
10,'!„ \ ~,,T; Forwarding Passengers to ADELAIDE, SYDNEY,
GEELONG, 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.
SALDANHA, new... • • ... .. 1550.. 3000.. FINLAY.... Mar. 1
NORWOOD 1527.. 2500.. PRICE .... April 1
LIGHTNING, new 2000.. 3500.. FORBES.... April 15
OLIVER LANG. new 1275..2500.. MANNING May 1
CHAMI lON OF THE SEAS 2280.. 3500.. NEWLANDS June 1
new
MARCO POLO 1625.. 3000.. M`DoNNELL July 1
JAMES BAINES, new 2OO..4OOO..GAanNEa_ Aug 1
INDIAN QUEEN 1040.. 2000.. MILLS .... Sept. 1
ELIZ. HARRIS9N, new 1404.. 2600.. JACKSON .. Oct. 1
BONNIE JEAN, newAber- )
deen Clipper zooo.. 3000.. WCARTHY. Nov. I
SCHOM BERG, new 2300. 3500.. DAGUID.... Dec. I
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.

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LOADING BERTH SOUTH SIDE WATERLOO DOCK.

"BLACK STAR", LINE OF PACKETS.

LIVERPOOL TO NEW YORK.

Packet of the 6th March.

The Bne first-class American Packet-ship
w;6!'

CORNELIA,

J . F. FRENCH, Commander ;

1064 tons register ; copper-fastened and coppered ; and
well-known as a first-rate conveyance for Goods.—Apply to

C. GRIMSHAW and Co.
Goods will be received till Midnight of the 4th proximo.

HENRY CLAY, CAULKINS, will be the succeeding Packet.
WANTED, a SURGEON for the HENRY CLAY.

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 name of the Consignee is 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.
4:10- The Rate of Chief Cabin Passage by these Steamers is
Thirty Pounds, reserving Four of the largest State-rooms
in the PACIFIC for Families, for which an Extra Price will
be charged.
These Steamers have superior accommodation for a limited
number of Second Cabin Passengers, at .4'20 each, including
Provisions.
All Parcels charged ss. andupwards, according to size.

UNITED STATES MAIL STEAMERS BETWEEN
LIVERPOOL AND NEW YORK.

.. TheSteam-shipscomprisin tthis Line are the
*i \N, ATLANTIC Capt. WEST.
. 4_ I.IK. A PACIFIC Capt. NYE.
'IN. la n • ARCTIC Capt. Lucs.
‘leaamk*.ar- BALTIC Capt. COMSTOCK .
These Vessels are appointed to sail as follow :
FROM LIVERPOOL. 1854.
PACIFIC WEDNESDAY, Bth March.
—, WEDNESDAY, 22nd March.
WEDNESDAY, sth April.
.---
WEDNESDAY, 19th April.
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WEDNESDAY, 3rd May.
..—..--- WEDNESDAY, 17th May.
-- WEDNESDAY, 31st .
And every alternate WEDNESDAY.
FROM NEW YORK. 1854.
PACIFIC SATURDAY, 18th February.
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.... , SATURDAY, 4th March.
---.—.-- SATURDAY, 18th March.
SATURDAY, Ist April.
.... SATURDAY, 15th April.
-----". SATURDAY, 29th April.
----- ....... ,
nATURDAY, 13th May.
--"--- ...... And eten • • alt,.rnate SATURDAY.
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N.B.—No Goods for the PACIFIC can be taken after Two
o'clock, p.m., on TUESDAY next, the 7th March, nor
can Parcels be received after Six o'clock on the Evening
of
that day.
Freight on Goods, payable at Newrolo'ogrskF,Ls.eelpiaorugneddsaetatclhie.
rate of .84.80 to the pound sterling.
An experienced Surgeon is attached to each ship.
The Owners of these Ships Precious Stones or
will not be accountable for
Gold, Silver, Bullion, Specie, Jewellery,
Metals, unless Bills of Lading are signed therefor, and the
value thereof therein expressed. is aid.
No Berth secured until the Passage-moral/
Steam-ships ply regularly between New York and Charles-
ton, Savannah, Havannah, Jamaica, New
Charres. Orleans, and
'Wes. Goods destined for any of these ports, and ad-
dressed toE. K COLLINSand Co. New York, by the above
•K. OLLINs O.,
Steamers, will be forwarded with despatch and economy-
-13::- Passengers will be char,ed freight on their personal
Lu/Ettee when it exceeds half a'ton measurement.
For Freight or Pam, to Messrs. E. K. Cow ss
and Co.,New York; agje"aPNPlluand' Co , 26, Rue
NROE •
Notre ame des Victoirea ' Paris. G. H. DRAPER, Havre;
STEPHEN KENNARD and a., 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 Pierhead, at T
the Passengers forwelve o'clock, Noon,
Ton WEDNESDAY, the Bth March,
&be PACIFIC, .