The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-02-14 00:00:00

NOTICE.
GUIDING STAR,
For MELBOURNE.

This Ship will sail punctually on SATURDAY next, the 18th
instant, at One, P.M. She will' proceed into the River on
THURSDAY next, and no Cirgo will be received after To-
MO !MOW (Wednesday), at Noon.
She will take *team as far as Cape Clear, if required.
All Letters and Newspapers must pass through the Post-
ofhee, and be prepaid. All Luggage must be shipped not
later than THURSDAY MORNING.
At Steam-tug will be at the Prince's Pier, at Ten A.M., on
SATURDAY next, to take the Mails and Cabin Passengers on
Board. MILLERS and THOMPSON,

4, Drury-lane, Liverpool

Will have despatch.
For GEELONG WHARF,
,I,ll'f'B The remarkably tine British-built clipper Barque
14,4 1&,1 PORTIA,
Captain J. CAMPBELL;
336 tons register ; A 1 at Lloyd's, being only one year old ;
and in every point a most eligible conveyance : loading in
the Prince's Docic.—Apply to
COTESWORTiI, WYNNE, and LYNE.
The above vessel bas excellent accommodation for two or
three cabin passengers.

Will have despatch,
For HOBART TOWN,
#4.O:S„ The beautiful British-built Clipper Ship
TENIPLENIAN,
WILLIAM ELLIS, Commander;
321 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 PROWSE and Co., or to
COTES WORTH, WYNNE, and LYNE.

"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,
" The splendid teak-built Shin WILLIAM MONEY,
jr ,4 1700 tons,—W. SKEENE, Commander,
-
4
End of February.
A. limited number of passengers will be taken in the poop. at
415 and £e3o, 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,—Wst. GEVEs,
Commander.—Apply to the Owners,
GIBBS, BRIGHT. and Co., Liverpool.

STEAM TO AUSTRAf.IA.
The GREAT BRITAIN,
.
* B. R. MATHEWS, Commander,
• 4,2410,1 k Having just accomplished the voyage out
vP:mr-`,"--. in 65 days, with unfavourable winds, will be
again despatched from Liverpool
For MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP, and SYDNEY,

EARLY IN MARCH,

when it is confidently expected she will make her passage
under 60 clays.—For freight or passage apply to the Owners,
GIBBS, BRIGHT, and CO., Liverpool.

THE " LIVERPOOL":LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
ESTABLISHED IN 1848.
To sail about the 25th instant.
For MELBOURNE, direct,
The very fine A 1 Ship JAMES CARSON,
fa JAMES KILOODK, Commander •,
1064 tins register; 1600 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 .."16 16s. and upwards.—For further
particulars apply to
JAMES M. WALTHEW, 46, Chapel-street, Liverpool.

THE "FOX" LINE or PACKETS.

For MELBOURNE, GEELONG, and
SYDNEY,
~„,c,oc.%‘ The magnificent Packet-ship AFRICA,
tano H. O'NEILL, Commander ;
'2,500 tons; A 1 at Lloyd's ; a regular trader.
Superfiaccommodation for Saloon, second Cabin, Interme-
diate, and Third Class Passengers.
For Rates apply to Messrs. MAGEE and JAS. LEVINOSTON,
Owners ; or to HENRY FOX, 2, King-street, Liverpool.

N.B.—The GOLDEN ER t, to insure her getting quickly out
of Channel, will take Steam to Tuskar Light should the
wind prove unfavourable on her sailing day.
"WHITE STAR" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
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 Clipper Ship
GOLDEN ERA,
,
toe;4o4'
1,635 tons register,
"% U," J. T. PEAT, Commander,
Will be despatched 20th February.
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 the voyage. No ex-
pense will be spared to render the sanitary arrangements of
the 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 Staterooms 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-
longing 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
•,;:i!„.l\ LIVERPOOL and MELBOURNE,
16-14410 Forwarding Passengers to ADELAIDE, SYDNEY,
GEELONO, 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 d'KAY, of Boston, and HALL, of Aberdeen.
Ship. Reg. Bur. Capt. Date.
SALDANHA, new.... • 1550.. 3000.. FINLAY.... Mar. 1
LIGHTNING, new 2000.. 3500.. FORGES.... April 1
OLIVER LANG. new 1275.. 2500.. MANNING May 1
CHAMPION OF THE SEAS 12280.. 3530.. NEWLANDS June 1
new II
MARCO POLO 1625.. 3000.. MWONNELL July 1
JAMES BAINES, new 2400.. 4000.. GARDNER.. Aug. 1
INDIAN QUEEN. 1040.. 2000.. MILLS .... Sept. 1
ELIZ. HARRISON, new 1404.. 2600.. JACKSON .. Oct. 1
BONNIE JEAN, new Aber- 12000.. 3000.. M`CA RT II Y. Nov. 1
deen Clipper
SCHOM BERG, new 2300. 3500.. DAG u1D.... 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.

tnitcb 54,,tatts.

LOADING BERTH WELLINGTON DOCK.

"BLACK STAR" LINE OF PACKETS.

LIVERPOOL TO NEW YORK.

Packet of the 13th February.

The splendid new first-class American Packet-ship
/6142:itei

CALHOUN,

D. H. TRUEMAN, Commander;
1749 tons register ; New York built ; copper-fastened and
coppered ; now on her second voyage; and well-known as a
fast ship.—Apply to C. GRIMSHAW and CO.
Goods will be received till Midnight of the 17th instant.
CORNELIA, FRENCH, will be the succeeding Packet.

TAPSCOTT'S AMERICAN PACKET OFFICES,
GENERAL OFFICE.. OLD HALL, OLDIIALL-STREET.
PAASENGER OFFICE... ST. GEORGE'S-BUILDINGS,
REGENT-ROAD.
The following
FIRST-CLASS PACKETS
U , )Ij4 will be despatched onder their appointed days, as
:a-A un :
For NEW YORK.
?. .. _..-....

To sail.
ARCTIC, J. ZEREGA 2000 tons.. This Day.
ANTARCTIC, STOF ER 2250 tons.. 21st Feb.
FOREST KING, ALLEN 2000 tons.. 24th Feb.
CONSTELLATION, ALLEN 2500 tons ..26th Feb.
EMPIRE, ZEREGA 2000 tons.. Ist March.
SHERIDAN, CLARKE 2000 tons.. 11th March.
SHAMROCK (new), DoANE 3OOO tons..
ALBION (new) 2OOO tons..
RICHARD MORSE, DINSMORE 2OOO tons..
KENNEBEC, SMITH lBOO tons..
CENTURION, CoOMBs 2OOO tons..
EMAIA FIELDS, CROWELL 2OOO tons..
KOSSUTH, DAwsoN 2250 tons..
CAMBRIA, PERRY 2500 tons..
UNDERWRITER, SHIPLEY 2500 tens..
A. Z., CHANDLER 1800 tons..
WEST POINT, Mum.' NER 2000 tons..
E. Z., HAnTsiIoaNE
ANDREW FOSTER, HOLDE ETON 2OOO tons..
SIDDONS, BRIGGS lBOO tons..
CONTINENT, E. B. DRUMMOND 2000 tons..
ROSCFUS, R. W. FOSTER 2200 tons..
COMPROMISE, ZEREGA 2OOO tons..
JOHN RUTLEDGE, 2000 tons..
And succeedinz Packets every Five Days.
For NEW ORLEANS.
BOUGHTON, COTTER
RAPPAHANNOCK, CUEH iNo 2000 tons.. This Day.
2000 tons
NORTHAMPTON, REED
2500 tons..
ADRIATIC, JACK ....
..
For PIIILADET.PIISIMIAt7.. --
1232 tons.. 18th Feb.
TUSCARORA, Tu RLEY
TONAWANDA, JuLtus 1300 tons..l2th March
SARANAK, DECAN 1000 tons.. 12th April.
WYO3IING, DCNLEvv llOO tons.. 12th May.
For BALTIMORE.
FLORA MACDONALD, AIER RI LL... 1800 tons..
SCOTIA, M'CLEAN l6OO tons..

The above Ships are of the largest class, and commanded
by men of experience, who
will take every precaution to pro-
mate the health and comfort of the passengers during the
voyage.
Private rooms for families, or persons *ho wish to be more
select, can at all times be hail, and dewposh its
sh of .
all havt eaech, to
Secure berths, should be remitted, inc due
attention.
Surgeons 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 landing 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
asking care of their funds.
For further particulars apply, post-paid, to
W. TAPSCOTT & CO., Liverpool, and 7, Eden•quay, Dublin.
Agents for W. and J. T. TAPBCOTT and C 0.,•
New York.
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bad bi renaitips Six Footage Stamps,