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

THE WRECK OF THE TAYLEUR.

CAPT. WALKER, RN., who was appointed by
the Admiralty to examine into the particulars of
the wreck of the emigrant ship Tayleur, has pre-
sented his report. He details the evidence given
by the various witnesses examined, and gives the
following opinion as to the probable causes of the
melancholy catastrophe. He says :
"My inquiry having elicited the particulars of the
wreck, I beg to observe, that it appears strange to me that
the owners of an iron ship with iron masts, who spared no
care nor expense in fitting her for sea, should have omitted
taking the necessary precaution of ascertaining the local
disturbance of the compasses, by swinging the vessel after
the stores and equipments were on board; this operation
having been performed two months prior to sailing, and
before the cargo was taken in.
" The number of instances in which vessels have been
lost by the compasses being in error renders it desirable
that more care should be bestowed on this subject ; and
it is extraordinary that the commander of the Tayleur—
who holds a first-class certificate, and who, in consequence
of having passed such an excellent examination, was
recommended by the Liverpool examiners as an excellent
officer—should have proceeded to sea unprovided with an
azimuth compass, and should have started in an iron ship
on a voyage to the southern hemisphere, where the com-
passes might have been differently affected, without the
means of ascertaining with accuracy the error of his com-
passes ; more especially when he admits in evidence that
he had carte blanche from the owners to procure every-
thing he wanted. And I beg to suggest to your lordships
whether it might not be desirable for the Emigration
Commissioners, in addition to the excellent instructions
now issued to their officers, that they should require every
vessel coming within the provisions of the Passengers Act to be provided with that necessary and valuable in-
strument—an azimuth compass ; and that all iron ships
and steamers should have their compasses adjusted, the
deviation ascertained, and a card with a table of errors
produced before the vessel proceeds to sea.
" Before closing my report, I consider it necessary to
advert to the crew of the vessel, and to state that I do not
consider the Tayleur was sufficiently manned. By the
articles it appears there were three mates, one surgeon,
two carpenters, one boatswain, and one sailmaker, besides
twenty-one stewards and cooks ; but of the crew to work
the ship, only twenty-two able seamen, thirteen ordinary
seamen, and six boys, making forty-one in number. With
the large number of passengers, the cooks and stewards
(most of the latter had not been to sea before) would be
fully occupied in attending to them.
" It is stated by the master and his officers that after
the first night the crew of the Tayleur (British and foreign)
did their work very well, and I do not consider they are
in any way implicated in the loss of the vessel. The in-
structions given to the emigration officers are, that in
ships not under contract with the Commissioners, they
are, as regards manning, to comply with the usages of the
port, and at Liverpool, as stated by Lieutenant Prior,
three to the 100 tons are considered sufficient; now it
should be understood that this is upon what is usually
denominated the old measurement, which is a fallacy en-
tirely, as will appear by the following statement as regards
the Tayleur. She was by the old measurement (see
owners' letter) 1640 tons, but by the existing law, under
which she was registered, 1979 tons, and is supposed to
have been of the actual burthen of 3500 tons and upwards.
She had on board, at the time of sailing, 2616 tons, be-
sides accommodation for 472 passengers; and it will be
seen by the evidence of the carpenter that she had heavy
pomassintsgaallnd
to
oarbdse
0,
nthdumtya)n(alleyw2llli
When it is remembered that this ship had to go a long
mehenshaendwbooulyds
inhaavew(astus.
bad weather in a high latitude, where in all probe-
voyage, to pass through the tropics, and then to encoun-
terbility some of the men wdhld be on the sick list, I think
that three men to the 100 tons, as now calculated, are in-
sufficient. Where vessels merely carry cargo it is for the
owners and underwriters to manage their own business,
but where emigrant passengers are carried, I presume
they have a right to expect some protection from the
government. The Emigration Commissioners require
four men to the 100 tons for vessels under contract, and I
respectfully suggest that this rule should be applied to all
emigrant ships in accordance with the 26th section of 16
and 16 Viet., cap. 54."

COPYRIGHT TREATY NVITII AMERICA.—The proposed
copyright treaty between Great Britain and the United
States will shortly come on for discussion in the American
senate. It is stated that Mr. Everett, the American
Secretary of State, proposes a clause limiting the benefit
of the treaty to such British works as shall be reprinted
in America by their authors.

SHIPDITILDING.—THE WATER LINE MODEL,----SOIDB
controversy has arisen relative to the origin of ship
models in use. The invention has been claimed by some
of the oldest shipbuilders, but after proper investigation,
it has been awarded to Orlando B. Merrill, Esq., of this
city, who is now living, at the age of 90 years, andinsliwi the
e
the first water line model on the plan now in 1258, in
only
year 1791; previous to that time, there wert.t &c,
skeleton models, composed of pieces showing the ribs,
of the ship.—Nerburyport Herald.
—nn the night of
FRIGHTFUL GAME-LAW TRAGEDY.--
Fieldsend and
the 21th ultimo, two poachers,
William Wilkinson, were out poaciere°lin
hood of Blankney, Lincolnshire, an w,
after being ter.
captured,, and,
d poaching in
atthtauenkeedighbbAye.
keepers. Fieldseiid was
i, dogs, was handcuffed
ribly beaten, and torn by the keeper whilst they pursued hia
and left prostrate on the ground,
observing . at the time "that
companion, one of them
afterwards recovered sufficiently ton
devil's done for !" 1f2„...,,b Bracebridge, where he con-
.
mAen,warraGeorgntte,obohillsagrdlodging,
and went to his lodgings.
rise, and managed w reach
beseeonffi
in a most deplorable condi..
He
evedis
dtoescgriebtedhis
issued for his apprehension, two
and found him lying in a
castle, superintendent, and his
policemen,
brother, repaired
helpless state. on
application to the surgeon who had
r i, .ri
been in attendance on the wounded man, the ~,,,,,,ar.,,wais )0 1
that he might be removed to the County:Qtol
care was
used,
but not to Sleaford. Itch'
policemen compelled the man to get up, carriedvitywites:
stairs, forced him into an uncovered car, and4lesre."4. • - '":7'-' 0
rapid rate. The horrible sequel is, that the, ;• a • • ~,.• .. ifr:
died on his way to the gaol. An inquest has •: , ,- • '`-• r. 41
v. „L. q ,
the body, and the verdict being manslaughtet,„ , 71. . ,-, t. • men have been committed to Lincoln Gaol* :A: '.. --'• ,---- "' .
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Will have devaleh,
For HOBART TOWN,
IS,
„ The beautiful British-built Clipper Ship
sUee' TEMPLENIAN,
WILLIAM ELLIS, Commander;
32 tons; A 1 at Lloyd's 12 years; copper fastened and cop-
Kiered ; is a well known, very fast sailing, and superior
conveyance : loading in the Salthouse Dock.—Apply to
ideSSTS. JOSHUA. PaowsE and Co. or to
COTESWORTI-i, WYNNE, and LYNE.

Warranted first vessel.—Having a large portion of her cargo
engaged, will have immediate despatch.
For SYDNEY, N.S.W.,
044045„ The remarkably fine Ilritish.built clipper Barque
PORTIA,
u F 33. Captain JAMES CAMPBELL ;
336 tons register ; A 1 at Lloys, being only one y eard'
old .;
and in every point a most eligible conveyance : loading in
the Prince's Dock.—Apply to
COTESWORTH, WYNNE, and LYNE.
The above vessel has excellent accommodation for two or
three cabin passengers.

71113 "LIVERPOOL" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
ESTABLISHED IN 1848.
Now lying in the Salthouse Dock.
To sail about the 15th of March.
For MELBOURNE, direct,
Oi'N The very fine A 1 Ship JAMES CARSON,
JAM ES KILGOUR, Commander ;
1164 tons register; 1800 tons burthen. This ship
bas very superior accommodations for Cabin, Second Cabin,
and Intermediate Passengers; and is a most favourable con-
veyance for goods. Fares .el 6 16s. and upwards.—For further
Warticulars apply to
JAMES M. WALTHEW, 46, Chapel-street, Liverpool.

AUSTRALIA.
THE " FOX" LINE OF PACKETS.
;?..4401 tNk,.. ESTABLISHED IN LIVERPOOL IN 1828.
ecif 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. Reg. Bur. Destination.
AFRICA O'NEIL 1435.. 2500.. { & SYDNEMELBOURNE
Y.
JANE LEECH .. RICHARDSON. 910.. 1501 ... SYDNEY.
COUNTESS OF
ELGIN I PATTERSON 1204.. 2000.... SYDNEY.

For Rates of Passage, which are moderate, apply 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,
Taking one class of Passengers only,
ldS The splendid teak-built Shin W I LLIAM MONEY,
E itU e'? 1700 tons,—W. SKEENE, Commander,
- • End of March.
A limited number of passengers will be taken in the poop.. at
and .410, for which the accommodation is most superior.

For MELBOURNE,
Forwarding Passengers to SYDNEY and ADELAIDE,
End of March,
The well-known splendid Clipper-,hip ALBATROSS ,
1700 tons burthen.
WILLIAM GEVES, Commander.
Apply to the Owners,
GIBBS, BRIGHT, and Co., Liverpool.

STEAM TO AUSTRALIA.

The GREAT BRITAIN,
B. R. MATHEWS, Commander,
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 St. Vincent
OD the outward, and four days at Falkland 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.

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,
, Landing Passengers and their Luggage at the
t.titS Wharf, and also forwarding them, at the expense
r„ .4 , of theship,to SYDNEY, ADELAIDE,RMIGEELONO.
The splendid new Clipper-ship MERMAID,
1,300 tens 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 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
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 MERMAI D carries
an experienced Surgeon.—Apply to the Owners,
PILK I NGTON and WILSON,

3, Commercial•buildings, Water street,
The NfERMAID 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 moat 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.
Crimes 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
d MELBOURNE,
ForwLarTingßltO ssOenLgeand MELBOURNE,
, 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 M`Ka.v, 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 lONorrRE SEAS}
new 2280.. 3500.. NEWLANDS June 1
MARCO POLO 1625.. 3000.. M'DONNELL July 1
JAMES BAINES, new ... 2400.. 4000.. GARDNER.. Aug 1
INDIAN QUEEN
1040.. 2000.. MILLS .... Sept. 1
ELIZ. HARRIS9N, new 1401.. 2600.. JACKSON .. Oct. 1
BONNIE JEAN, new Abe-
rdeen Clipper 2000.. 3000.. M'CARTHY. Nov. 1
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.

"BLACK STAR" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
For SYDNEY, Direct,
the splendid New Barque LANCASTER,
1,500 tons burthen,
Commander.
• . This Vessel is fitted up in the most complete and
superior manner, and for comfortablr. family berths and pas-
sengers in general, the accommodation cannot be surpassed.
There will be the highest scale of diet given ; and passengers
going in a ship direct to Sydney will save themselves endless
expense and detention, consequent upon sailing in a ship
bound to Melbourne, from whence they have to be forwarded
in some small vessel, or other very inconvenient way, the
means of conveyance from Melbourne to Sydney being very
imperfect and uncertain. She will be despatched under the
inspection of Her Majesty's Emigration Officer.—For further
particulars apply to HENRY THOMAS and CO.,
44, Dale-street, Liverpool.

"BLACK STAR" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
For MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP,
Landing Passengers and their Luggage on the
Wharf, at the Ship's Expense,
/ ,-4 The magnificent well known Clipper lOWA,
• 1,500 tons burthen.
HENRY SELBY, Commander ;
(who has been engaged for a number of gears
surveying tk Coast of Australia.)
This beautiful vessel is ong of the strongest and fastest
sailers in the passenger trade, and the high character of her
commander, together with the liberality displayed in the
dietary, only requires seeing to give hers decided preference.
No passengers will be taken between decks, all the berths
being fitted in the house on deck, which is exceedingly spa-
cious, running the full length of the ship; families of a large
or small number can be accommodated with a State-room to
themselves, providing a few days' notice is given. and deposits
forwarded. She is A 1 at Lloyd's, newly coppered, and carries
a Surgeon. No expense will be spared to make her in every
way an excellent, safe, and comfortable Passenger Ship.—For
further particulars apply to
HENRY THOMAS and CO.,

44, Dale-street, Liverpool.

NOTICE TO PASSENGERS ABOUT TO EMIGRATE
TO AUSTRALIA. '
. HENRY THOMAS & CO.,
~Ae 44, DALE-STREET, LIVERPOOL,
i. ,-,);..`Continue to despatch first-class fast- sailing
Jr NIX' aks,-; Clipper Ships to MELBOURNE, SYDNEY,
=- . . ADELAIDE, and other ports in Australia, about
every ten days.
The advantages offered to Passengers by this Line (which is
one of the firseestablished in the
trade) are moderate prices,
strict punctuality of sailing, and afaitlf I supply, during the
passage, of the best quality of provisions.o
For MELBOURNE and SYDNEY,
.. BLACK STAR" LINE OF AUSTRALIANYPACKETS.
Ships. Captains. Tons. To Sail
lOWA. .. SELny 1500 20th March.
LANCASTER •-
1200 25th March.
MILTIADES ROBERTSON 1500
CARNTYNE HENDERSON 1400
CORNELIA VISsE 1500
CHIMERA? LIDSTONE 1700
M'DOWALL 1200
ALABAMA ... . . ..•
JAN PIETERSZOO.N KOER, HOMER 2000
BALTIMORE POETSKOKE 1400
JARAAN TASKER 1800
HAWK . . FOSTER .500
HARRISON 1800
THEMIS
ROBERT HENRY WlLLovurinv 400 .
MIDAS SMITH 2000
JOREN DOLORES . ... .. H 900
CREST OF THE WAVE.. STEoNELEYMAN 1400
MARGARET RUSSELL EVANS 400
DON PEDRO LUTBRIDGE 500
YARMOUTH HESRETH 500
MONTGOMERY WKINNEN 1200
CRESCENT CITY BALLISTER 1800
EUROPA 2OOO
JONES
BALMORAL DOUGLAS 1700
Passengers' Luggage cannot be
Packet-ships received by the above
sent down tit On the advertised days of sailing, but must be
least three days previously.
Passages secured, and other information obtained, on appli-
cation to HENRY THOMAS & CO.,
44, Dale-street, Liverpool.