The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-04-18 00:00:00

austratia.

....7.Wias a very limited quantity of room, and will be despatched
in a few days•
For HOBART TOWN,
4...,*& The beautiful British-built Clipper Ship
,• jr ' • TEMPLEMAN,
WILLIAM ELLIS, Commander;
tans; A 1 at Lloyd's 12 years; copper fastened and c0p-
...--wered; is a well known, very fast sailing, and superior
e.monveyance : loading in the Salthouse Dock.—Apply to
..i.difaaars—JpsnuA PROWSE and Co., or to
COTESWORTH, WYNNE, and LYNE.

~-I.....fa,mxidegi first vessel.—Has a feto tons of room, and will
be despatched in a few days.
For SYDNEY, N.S.W.,
_ 4,44 .0: The remarkably fine British-built clipper Barque
*;, PORTIA,
Captain JAMES CAMPBELL ;
"IBM tons register; A I at Lloyd's, being only one year old:;
aid in every point a most eligible conveyance : loading in
- Prince's Dock.—Apply to
COTES WORTH, WYNNE, and LYNE.
'The above vessel has excellent accommodation for two or
Mlthree cabin passengers.

T"f:IZAGT:" 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
-4" Wessel's arrival in Hobson's Bay.
For MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP,
, Forwarding Passengers to SYDNEY & ADELAIDE,
0..•:!1.4*.'‘* The splendid Clipper Ship BLOOMER,
1,200 tons burthen,
- Capt. ALLEN,
Will be despatched 15th May.
-4.11. as first-rate Passenger accommodations.

'The ALBATROSS, to sail 25th instant,
mow roam for two or three first-cabin passengers only.

For SYDNEY,
The BELLA ISLENA, 900 tons,
WILSON, Commander,
—lsm be despatched 26th May, taking first-cabin passengers
as:,Ztaly, for whom the accommodation is very superior.
-.Apply to the Owners,
GIBBS, BRIGHT, and CO., Liverpool.
An experienced SURGEON WANTED.

GREAT BRITAIN TO AUSTRALIA.
CARRYIAG A. MAIL.
NOTICE TO PASSENGERS AND SHIPPERS.

The GREAT BRITAIN, S.S.,
will be despatched
For MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP,
• ' 29th April,
`MOMS. sr.*
""`, • - - booking passengers for SYDNEY, ADELAIDE,
LAUNCESTON, and GEELONG.
Cargo can now be sent alongside.
Passage .430 to 70 Guineas.
1140 Cargo will be received after 22nd; no extra luggage
--..statfter'24tb; no luggage (hat boxes and carpet bags excepted)
affter2sth ; she will leave the dock, .and anchor in the river, on
:2=27th; all, excepting After-Saloon passengers, must be on board
4.lbytune o'clock on Friday morning 28th, or they cannot go in
lLiteship. After-Saloon passengers must be on board by nine
4-aft:lock on Saturday morning, the 29th instant, when she
i2-MiTIIA proceed to sea.
Letters can be posted at any Post-office, but must he ad-
.l—dressed "per Great Britain via Liverpool," prepaid. News-
must have a penny Postage-stamp on.
ly to GIBBS, BRIGHT, and CO., Liverpool.

AUSTRALIA.
THE " FOX" LINE OF PACKETS.
344..„),,, ESTABLISHED IN LIVERPOOL IN 1828.
• • Ar,
- . _ _ The following first-class Clipper Ships, regular
itraders, will meet with punctual despatch, being fitted up
• icawith all the improvements so lengthened an experience in the
suggests.
Ships. Captains. Reg. Bur. Destination
• ,ToauuEEN OF THE SEAS.C.GA RDENERI 337.. 2000.. Melbourne
--47-.3ANE LEECH RICH A RDSON. 910.. 1509.. Sydney.
~AtiCOUNTESS OF E LG I N. PArr ERSON.. 1204.. 2000.. Sy, I ney.

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

LIVERPOOL
"GOLDEN" LINE
OF
t Of% PACKETS TO AUSTRALIA.
steamer GOLDEN AGE, despatched by this Line, made
the passage to Australia, deducting stop pa,4es, in 47 days ;
the most astonishing performance on record.
-..:TITLES BARTON'S last passage to Melbourne..
-STAR OF THE EAST'S „ 51

82 days.
75 days.

'For MELBOURNE, SYDNEY, and ADELAIDE,
-717:3,.andin' gPassengers and Baggage on the Wharf, free of charge.
Ship. Tons tt eg. Commander. To sail
--MILES BARTON 1034 W. KELLY 30th April.
riiIIKORNING STAR 1333 .. E. J. ALLEN.... 15th May.
-1.,.18R1DE OF THE SEA } 1350 .. R. ELDER To follow.
new Ship
I:7I4I'AR OF THE EAST.. 1219 .. J.B.ROBERTSON To follow.
.4':-CONSTANCE .... ...... 1109 .. W. MILLWARD-TO follow.
Ir-SOUTH CAROLINA .. 1700 .. LES R To follow.
' GOLIM4 FLEECE .... 1800 .. (New Ship) To follow.
isAIGUIDING STAR 1475 ..J. JOHNSON ....To follow.

t The above are all firat-class Clipper Vessels, regular
--.V.Araders. and are commanded by men of experience and ability.
rlbo will do all in their power to promote the comfort of pas-
vitengers. Each ship carries an experienced Surgeon.—For
_,,Massage, &c., apply to
MILLERS and THOMPSON, 4, Drury-lane,
Water•street, Liverpool.

"The Undersigned are thankful to state that, although their
I.ine,since its establishment, has conveyed more Passengers
. .10 Australia than any other in the Kingdom, no Ship be-
longing to it has ever put back or met frith any
.uccideat, 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 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.
',tarries 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,
, ';',,Vat 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 APKAv, of Boston, and HALL, of Aberdeen.
Ship. Reg. Bur. Capt. Date.
7.r.--LIGHTNING, new 2000.. 3500.. FORBES.... April 30
Irrt)CliAN CHIEF 1220.. 2000 . TOBIN slay 15
JOHN AND LUCY 1235..2000.. BREWER .. May 30
IJLIVER LANG. new 1275..2500.. MANNING To follow
-CHA.MPIONoFTHE SEAS }
t, cha— °au, . EWLANDS
HeW
:.MARCO POLO 1625.. 3000.. M`DONNELL
::.JAMES BAINES, new ... . 2400.. 4000.. GA RDNER..
.7; INDIAN QUEEN. 1040..2000.. MILLS ....
HARRIS',)N, new 1404.. 2600.. JACKSON
-BONNIE JEAN, newAber-
} 'OOO.. 3000.. M`CA RT H Y.
deen Clipper
7.7.-13CHOM BE RG, new 2300. MOO.. DAGUI D....
I.t...SALDANHA 1365.. 3000.. FINLAY ....
he above Ships are of the largest class, are commanded by
7 mmen of experience and ability, who will take every precaution
a-,-to promote the health and comfort of the Passengers. They
Ast isles carry experienced Surgeons.
Drafts and Exchange for any amount, at sight, on Mel-
imurste, 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,
X'-"to take Steam as far as practicable.

.-'''.IILACK-STAR" LINE OP AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
LIVERPOOL TO MELBOURNE.
To sail early in May.
ta, The celebrated stronz Clipper Ship
INVINCIBLE,
1,7C9 tons rezister, 3,000 tons bnrthen,
J. JOHNSON, Commander.
•"*"*"2"hiarelehrated strong clipper ship has accomplished several
A.--lof the shortest passages ever recorded in naval history ; and
-! -isbeitirntted in the most superb manner possible with a view
lo the attainment of comfort and thorough ventilation,
~- together with a most excellent scale of diet, will be found
soste of the best ships ever despatched to the Australian colo-
' _isles; every possible means will be taken to give the voyage
--.7.:--snorethe character of a pleasure trip than otherwise. She
gilt Carry chess, draught, and backgammon boards, as well
• a full band of music. State-rooms for married families,
-.single ladies and single gentlemen, as the case may be, can
Jfae fitted to suit their own taste, without any extra charge,
-provided a few days' notice is given. The spacious promenade
.deck, which is free from every obstruction, will be found one
is mg the most desirable features in the ship's excellence as a
.55 ger conveyance. The captain is a gentleman of the
t talent and experience, and has ever been distinguished
bis generous devotion to the welfare of his passengers. A
qualified Surgeon will be taken, and the entire arrange-
.,.anent conducted under the inspection of Her Majesty's
.migration Officer.—Passages secured and other information
._*obtained on application to
HENRY THOMAS and CO., 44, Dale-street, Liverpool.

NOTICE TO PASSENGERS.
"BLACK STAR" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
LIVERPOOL TO MELBOURNE.
HENRY THOMAS & CO.,
__ • . •:. \ 44, DALE-STREET, LIVERPOOL,
4.-`:.^.. ,?_ Continue to despatch first-class fast-sailing
• 4,A, Clipper Ships to MELBOURNE, SYDNEY,
~
, - - dayten DELAIDE, and other ports in Australia, about
,-vverys.
The advantages offered to Passengers by this Line (which is
lone of the first established in the trade) are moderate prices,
_istrict punctuality of sailing, and a faithful
supply, during the
passage, of the best
quality of provisions.
For MELBOURNE, SYDNEY, and ADELAIDE,
r Ships.
Captains. Tons. To Sail
.1 LANCASTER GILES
32tIhh
NAlparyi
.1 .
1200 20th April.
;WILES BARTON KELLY
JOHNSON 30270°
- :INVINCIBLE
SULTIA DES ROBERTSON 1500
:CARNTYNE II,IEsIVsEDERSON
1154c0
v 00
' CORNELIA ..........
_,"CHIMERA LEDSTONE 1700
,ALABA MA .. . .............`DoIiAticAMLELR
20001200
"JAN PIETERISZOON KOEN,
POETSKOKE 1400
* -BALTIMORE
BATA AN TASKER
500
_ al AINTK FOSTER
1500
1-',. ANNAMOOKA BEvts
-•'. /ROBERT HENRY Wittot7ol4BY 400
2000
31IDAS Sm ITH
._OVEN DOLORES HONEYMAN 900
CREST OF THE WAVE STEEL 1400
' '"VdARGARET RUSSELL EVANS 400
VON PEDRO LUTBRIDGE 500
----YARMOUTH HESKETH 500
- •:-.t.ISIONTGOMERY WKINNEN 1200
'.-CKESCENT CITY BA LLISTER IROO
27"311.JR0 PA JONES 2000
-''''JIALMORAL DOUGLAS 1700
lE'aseengers2 Luggage cannot be received by the above
Packet-shipa on the advertised day of sailing, but must be
.4..,aent down at least three days previously.
Pattages Secured, and other information obtained, on appli-
i'-cIIOM 19 HENRY THOMAS & CO.,
44, Dale-street, Liverpool.

Australia.

NOTICE TO PASSENGERS PER MERMAID.

Luggage must be alongside the Vess,l on SATURDAY next,
the 22nd, and MONDAY, the 24th ; and Passengers prepared
to embark on TUESDAY. the 25th instant.

"WHITE STAR" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
Will he despatched as above.
For MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP,
,t e,,, Landing Passengers and their Luggage at the
Aii"s\. Wharf, and also forwarding them, at the expense
Jeacioe, of the ship, to SYDNEY, ADELAIDE, and GEELONG,
_ , The splendid new Clipper-ship MERMAID,
1,300 tens register,
EDWARD DEVEY, Commander.
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 are 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
are of the most superior description. The Ventilation and
Lighting of every part of the Ship are such as have never yet
been equalled in this Port. Her Commander has been for
many years in the Passenger Trade, and received most flat-
tering testimonials from those who have sailed with him. The
MERMAID carries an experienced Surgeon, and also a Chap-
lain.—Apply to the Owners.
PILKINGTON and WILSON,
3, Commercial-buildings, Water street.
The MERMAID will take Steam as far as practicable.

" WHITE STAR" LINE or AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
To sail 25th instant.
For MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP,
,at • s Landing Passengers and their Luggage at the
`Wharf, and forwarding them, at the expense of the
o
/1,4 Ali,„ ship, to SYDNEY, ADELAIDE, and GEELONO,
. The celebrated new Clipper and fully-armed Ship
REDJA C K E T,
SAMUEL REED, Commander,

2,430 tons register.
This magnificent ship, the largest end fastest in the world,
having made her first voyage from New York to Liverpool in
the unprecedentedly short period of thirteen days, amidst the
terrific contrary gales which prevailed in January last, with-
out losing either a rope or spar, has just been purchased to
form one of the " White Star" Line of Australian Packets.
The RED JACKET was built by one of the most celebrated
builders in New York, expressly for the passenger trade.
Her dimensions are, measurement length, 250 feet ; over all,
265 feet; beam, 45 feet ; height between decks. 8 feet. This
large amount of apace w ill allow of unusual comfort and
berthing room being provided for passengers. The best Cabin
and the Saloon on deck are unequalled in the accommodation
which they afford by any vessel which ever sailed in the trade
from this or any other country. Splendid accommodation is
provided for Second Cabin and Intermediate Passengers.
Carries an experienced Surgeon, and also a Chaplain.—For
further particulars apply to
PI LKINGTON and WILSON, Commercial-buildings.
NOTE.—The RED JACKET will take Steam as far as practi-
cable, should the weather prove unfavourable on her sailing
day.

Has only room for measurement goods. All the heavy freight
engaged, and going or. board.
" THISTLE" LINE OF PACKETS FOR AUSTRALIA.

For MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP.
Will be despatched 25th instant. Loading in Canning Dock.
Landing Goods and Passengers at the Wharf,
The magnificent new first-class Clipper Ship
CARPENTARIA,
eck 1,460 tons register,
NEIL M‘LA RTY, Commander.
This magnificent Ship, just classed and coppered, has been
built specially to meet the requirements of the Australian
Trade, and is expected to make as rapid a passage as any
ship now on the berth.—For terms of freight or passage apply
to the Owner,
DUNCAN GIBB, 31, Strand-street, Liverpool.
WANTED, a fully qualified SURGEON.