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

HORTICULTURE.

STOVE, CONSERVATORY, &c.—So little change has take)"
place for some time past, that we cannot recommend any
other operations of importance. The cold winds have
very much retarded the progress of vegetation, which is at
least a fortnight later than usual, notwithstanding weeks
of uninterrupted sunshine. Orchids particularly have
suffered from the want of genial spring weather, and they
'will require much care to keep them from the attacks of
their various insect enemies, who will increase in propor—
tion as they become unhealthy. Do not spare the tobacco
paper, but fumigate thoroughly. Many gardeners are
very fearful of giving air to orchids ; but it is a greater
fault to withhold than even admitting it too freely. It 10
certain that nothing but good 't entilation will preserve
them in a state of health.
FLOWER-GAlLDEN.—Auriculas are now in perfection;
and, in order to keep them as long as possible, tte they
in which they are kept should be shaded ;
if Pl:ere'their
should be placed on the north side of a wail, rass Lawn
beauty will be much prolonged. Keep thevv&J spoil the
and verges well mown ; any neglect now
grass perhaps for the whole season.

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ADMIR/L Low, who, although 83 years of age, was up
to the hour of his death remarkably active, expired sud-
denly on Monday, last week, at his residence, 16,eakfast Pittvlle-
parade, Cheltenham. He had conic down to breakfast at
eight o'clock, and a few minutes aftere
wards was discovered
on his back, in the drawing-roorn, quitdead.
Mn. HENRY UNWIN ADDINGTON has resigned his
office of Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs,which
Under-Sec'eta
he has held since March 4, 1812. Mr. Addington entered
State in
the service of the Foreign-office so far back as 1807. g
of th
is entitled to his diplomatic pension after so many v e
service ; and on his retirement has been elevatedl;yeat..'
petitioningilEws,the lessee
Queen to the rank of a Privy Councillor. Mr. Addingt- t
is succeeded as permanent
the Foreign Department by Mr. Edmond 17
of
creditor is Mr, Henry Lindner,
entered the Foreign-office in 1824. _ Hammond, who
Tulkelsada. Cy.. J.TMheeTT e Lyceum Theatre,
has been adjudicated a bankrupt, and was
gazetted
os
described as a gentleman, of N
towirtatuts °. 61 Claremout-place, Bur.-

4" EAGLE" LINE OF PACKETS FOR AUSTRALIA.,

To tbe.consignment Of BRIGHT BROTHERS, and Co., Mel-
bourne, who provide Steamers and Lighters for Landing
Their Passengers, Luggage, and Cargo, immediately on the
Veneers arrival in Hobson's Bay.
.For 11:ELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP,
, Forwarding.Passenzers to SYDNEY & ADELAIDE,
•I•X The splendid Clipper Ship BLOOMER,
ktua 1,200 tons burthen,
Capt. ALLEN,
Will be despatched 15th May.
has first-rate Passenger accommodations.

The ALBATROSS, to sail 25th instant,
has now roosa for two or three first-cabin passengers only.

For SYDNEY,
The BELLA. ISLENA, 900 tons,
WILSON, Commander,
"Will he despatched -26th May, taking first-cabin passengers
sinly, for whom the accommodationiia very superior.
Apply to the Owners.,
GIBBS, BRIGHT. and CO., Liverpool.
An experienced SURGEON WANTED.

GREAT BRIT.II.OT TO AUSTRALIA.
CABETING A MA.LT..
NOTICE TO PASSENGERS AND SHIPPERS.

The GREAT BRITAIN, S.S.,
will be despatched
' 4 For MELBOURNE,
PORTPHILIP,
29th April,
- booking passengers for SYDNEY, ADELAIDE,
LAusiczwrox, and GEELONG.
Cargo can now be sent.alongside.
Passage *3o to 70 Guineas,
No Cargo will be received after 22nd; no extra luggage
sifter 24th ; no luggage (hat boxes and carpet bags excepted)
after23th ; she will leave the dock, and anchor in the river, on
311th; all, excepting After-Saloon passengers, must be onboard
nine o'clock on Friday morning 26th, or they cannot go in
the ship. After-Saloon passengers must be on hoard by nine
o'clock on Saturday morning, the 29th instant, when she
will proceed to sea.
Letters can he posted at any Yost-ofEce, but must be ad-
dressed "per Great Britain via Liverpool," prepaid. News-
papers must have a penny Postage-stamp on.
Apply to GIBBS, BRIGHT, and CO., Liverpool.

AUSTRALIA.
'THE " FOX" LINE OF PACKETS.
't 5 4:4\,, ESTABLISHED IN LIVERPOOL 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. Reg. Bur. Destination
QUEEN OF THE SEAS.C.GARDENERI337.. 2000.. Melbourne
JANE LEECH RICHARDSON. 910.. 1501.. Sydney.
COUN FESS OF ELGIN.PArreRsorr.. 1204.. 2100.. Sydney.

For Rate of Passage and Freistlit, which is moderate, apply to
HENRY FOX, a, Ring-street, Liverpool.

LIVERPOOL
"GOLDEN" LINE
OF
PACKETS TO AUSTRALIA.
The Steamer GOLDEN AGE, despatched by this Line, made
the passage to Australia, deducting stop lazes, in if days ;
the most astonishing performance on record.
WILES BARTON'S last passage to Melbourne 82 days.
STAR OF THE EAST'S ~ 75 dam

For MELBOURNE, SYDNEY, and ADELAIDE,
-Landing Passengers and Baggage on the Wharf, free of charge.
Ship. Tons tteg. Commander. To sail
NILES BARTON 1034 . W. KELLY 30th April.
MORNING STAR 1333 .. E. J. ALLEN.... 15th May.
BRIDE OF THE SEA} 1350 ..R. ELDER To follow.
new Ship
STAR OF THE EAST.. 1219 ..J.B.RoBERysoN To follow.
-CONSTANCE ...... 1109 .. W. MILLWARD..TO
SOUTH CAROLINA .. 1700 .. Lint( To follow.
GOLDEN FLEECE .... 1800 .. (New Ship) To follow.
GUIDING STAR 1475 .. J. Jo it Ns° ....To follow.

The above are all first-class Clipper Vessels, regular
_abraders, 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.

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, 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
month., and 21 days. Second voyage, left Liverpool 13th
March, arrived back 15th 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
.1.1,•1 LIVERPOOL and MELBOURNE,
ik'443 Forwarding Passengers to ADELAIDE, SYDNEY,
GEELONG, and LAUNCESTON, at Ship's Expense.
—Ail Passengers and Luggage landed on the Wharf.
These Ships are all constricted by the First Builders of the
Day, including 51`KAr, of Boston, and HALL, of Aberdeen.
Ship. Reg. Bur. Capt. Date.
LIGHTNING, new 2000..3500.. FORBES.... April 30
'OCEAN CHIEF 1220.. 2000.. Tont Ni ....May 15
JOHN AND LUCY 1235.. 2000.. BREWER .. May 30
OLIVER LANG, new 1275.. 2500.. MANNING To follow
CHASIFIONorruu SEA*3 12280.. 3500.. NEWLANDS
new
MARCO POLO 1625.. 3000.. M‘Don xnu.
JAMES BAINES, new 2400.. 4003.. GARDNER..
INDIAN QUEEN. 1040.. 2000.. MILLS
ELIZ. HARRISDN, new 1404.. 2600.. JACKSON ..
BONNIE JEAN, new Aber- 2000..3000.. MICA RTH Y.
<leen Clipper
WHOM BERG, new 2300. 3500.. DA GUI D.
SALDANHA 1565.. 3000.. FINLAY....
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 or AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
LIVERPOOL TO MELBOURNE.
To rail early in May.
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The celebrated strong Clipper Ship
INVINCIBLE,
1,769 tons register, 3,000 tons burthen,
J. JOH NsoN, Commander.
'This celebrated strong clipper ship has accomplished several
of the shortest passages ever recorded in naval history ; and
being fitted in the most superb manner possible with a view
to the attainment of comfort and thorough ventilation,
together with a most excellent scale of diet, will he found
one of the best ships ever despatched to the Australian colo-
mies; every possible means will be taken to give the voyage
inore the character of a pleasure trip than otherwise. She
will carry chess, draught, and backgammon boards, as well
as a full band of music. State-rooms for married families,
single ladies and single gentlemen, as the case may be, can
be 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
of the most desirable features in the ship's excellence as a
passenger conveyance. The captain is a gentleman of the
bighest talent and experience, and has ever been distinguished
for his generous devotion to the welfare of his passengers. A
fully qualified Surgeon will be taken, and the entire arrange-
ment conducted under the inspection of Her Majesty's
emigration Officer.—Passages secured and other information
obtained on application to

HENRY THOMAS and CO., 44, Dale•atreet, Liverpool.

NOTICE TO PASSENGERS.

"BLACK STAR" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
LIVERPOOL TO MELBOURNE.

HENRY THOMAS & CO.,
••A . 44, DALE-STREET. LIVERPOOL,
ji).:.1'..0., Continue to despatch first-class fast sailing
- ;SO , ••,, Clipper Slily; 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 first established in the trade) are moderate prices,
strict punctuality of sailing, and a faithful supply, during the
passage, of the best quality of provisions.
For MELBOURNE, SYDNEY, and ADELAIDE,
Ships. Captains. Tons. To Sail
GoAs 1200 20th April.
LANCASTER
KELLY N
~ N
3111. ES BARTON ....... 2000 30th April.
3000 sth .
INVINCIBLE
• RossaTtiox 1500
MILTIADES .. •'''''''
11,EN_DEasoN 1400
CARNTYNE
-CORNELIA ▪ :Dss‘EToNE 15u01700
CHIMERA ........... L
OWALL 1200
ALABAMA ............ EIII
_`11:1,
JAN PI ETERSZOON hru...,N
YOETSKOKE 1400
Ho mER 2000
BALTIMORE ..........
JAVA AN /800
TAsKER 500 FOSTER
,HAWK l5OO
ANNAMOOKA BEvra
ROBERT HENRY WlLLorox BY
2000
...MIDAS SMITH
400
900 •
3OVEN DOLORES HONEYMAN 1400
CREST OF THE WAVE STEEL 400
MARGARET RUSSELL EVANS 500
DON PEDRO LUTBRIDOE
500
YARMOUTH H ESKIIITH
MONTGOMERY M'KINNEN 1200
'CRESCENT CITY BALLISTER 1800
2000
lEURoPA JONES
BALMORAL DOUGLAS 1700
Passengers' Luggage cannot be received by the above
Packet-ships on the advertised day of sailing, but must be
sent down at least three days previously.
Passages secured, and other information obtained, on appli-
cation to HENRY THOMAS & CO.,
44, Dale-street, Liverpool.

austTatia.

NOTICE TO PASSENGERS PER MERMAID.

'Luggage must be Alongside the-Vessel on SATURDAY next,
the 22nd,-and'MONDAY, the 24th ; and Passengers prepared
;to embark on TUESDAY. the 25th instant.

HITE. STAR" LINE or. AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
Will he despatched as above.
For MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP,
;Landing Passengers and their Lugtage at the
• ip.ol/4 Wharf, and also forwarding them, at the expense
of the ship, to SYDNEY, AbELAIDEyandGEELoNG,
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
np 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 equallectin• 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.
PILE I NGTON and WILSON,
3, Commercial-buildings, Water-street.
V, The MERMAID will take-Steam as far as practicable.

-"WHITE STAR" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
To sail 25th instant.
:For MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP,
•,. Landing Passengers and their Luggage at the
0;4 Wharf, and forwarding them, at the expense of the
o:4iitil, ship, to SYDNEY, ADELAIDE, and GEELONG,
_ . The celebrated new Clipper and fully-armed Ship
XED J -A E T,
SAHUBLREED;COMMEOIder,

2,430 tons•register.

This magnificent ship, thelargest 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 Rio JAcitErr 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 space 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
PILKINGTON and WILSON, Commercial-buildings.

NOTE.—The KED JACKET will take Steam as far as practi-
cable, should the weather prove unfavourable on her sailing
day.

Has only room for measurement goods. Allthe heavy freight

engagzd, and going on board,

" THISTLE" LINE OF PICKETS 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
t.O CARPENTARIA,
," 1,460 tons register,
AN
- . NEIL APLARTY, 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.