The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-14 00:00:00

HORTICULTURE.

Is the conservatory there should now be a very brilliant
display of Camelias and New Holland Acacias, bath of
which require considerable care in watering. Remember
that the soil should never be allowed to become dry, and
wetness should be quite as carefully avoided a general
dampness of all the soil contained in the pots is all that
is required. In the peach-house, where the young fruit
is now set, examine the trees carefully, and see that the
red spider is not commencing its ravages ; if so, fumigate
without delay, and nip the evil in the bud. Mildew, too,
may be feared: nothing will destroy this but the appli-
cation -of sulphur, which is most effectual, applied as a
wash,—that is, mixed with water.

FLOWER GARDEN.—This department should now be
got into thorough order. Prune rose trees, and fork over
the beds, giving manure liberally to the roots of standard
and dwarf roses.

KITCIIEN GARDEN.—The active work of this depart-
ment has now fairly commenced, and, if not already done,
it is necessary without delay to get in the crops of early
potatoes, peas, parsnips, radishes and lettuce in frames,
longpod and Mangan beans, spinach, early Horn carrot,
and turnip. Plant out a succession of early York cabbage.

THE SCREW-STEAMER SARAH SANDS.—An American
paper (The Portland, state of Maine,) of the 21st ult.,
gives the following particulars relative to this vessel :
The steamship Sarah Sands, Capt. Washington Hsley,
from Liverpool, on the 31st of January, was signalised at
the observatory at two o'clock yesterday afternoon, passed
the forts at half-past four o'clock, and came direct to her
wharf, enabling her passengers to land at six o'clock. Al-
though her news had been anticipated by telegraph from
the Canada at Halifax, she brings papers and letters of a
later date than any yet received in Portland, the Canadian
mails not having yet arrived in our city. The steamer
Canada, which left Liverpool on the 4th, passed the Sarah
Sands on Wednesday, the 15th, off Cape Race, and put
into Halifax to deliver her mails. The Sarah Sands kept
on her course towards Portland, got ahead of the Canada,
which passed her again on Friday-, and reached Boston at
twelve a.m. on Saturday. Capt. Ilsley and the officers of
the Sarah Sands have much occasion to congratulate them-
selves on their good fortune and the good luck of their
vessel. She left Portland on the 25th of December, fairly
dodging the severe storm which set in upon us the nxt day,
and has made a second voyage from Portland to Liverpool
and back in the short space of 65 days.

UNLIMITED LIA.BILITY.—Amther illustration has.been
furnished of the working of the law of unlimited liability.
On the 27th of January it was mentioned that Vice-
Chancellor Stuart had given an important judgment, to
the effect that a certain shareholder in a concern called
the Sea Assurance Company was not liable to be sued for
a fresh call, he having already paid the amount of his
shares in full, while there were many shareholders who
had only paid part • the deed of the company, moreover,
having stipulated diat no one should be liable beyond hie
subscription. The affair at the time attracted considerable
attention, since not only the judgment itself, but the re-
marks by which it was accompanied, seemed to warrant
an impression that the Joint stock Companies Act afforded
more of the advantages of the system of limited partner-
ship than had hitherto been supposed. It now appear",
however, that an appeal was made to the Lord Chancellor,
and that a fresh judgment was delivered on 'Thursday,
reversing the former one. The course of the affair hat!,
therefore, been, that the order.was first made by a meter
l
in Chancery, that it was declared void by the 'i_ .
that it
cellor, and the money directed to be restored, a"d
chancellor
'has finally been re-established by the Iforrain
additional
the whole cost of the proceedings
the
farthing. One
weight upon the few shareholders falling
who have been found capable of payingtalich as, from the
good effect, however, has resulted, inasmuch are now given
clearly of his lordship, the publicivasien hitherto
clearly to understand that the imn2P
0,
e,caping, unlimited
enter-
tained, that there is no lee/ a Y ing 'entire concern
rfectty correct, and that
responsibility in such cases, Pe_
are to be regarded as
of sPecaia
in the prospectuses
delusion.
In the present instance it
gross attempts at
according to the terms of the deed
p7utx.it
rt:rward to the contrary
all statements that may be
was decided that,
ththemselves, there was no clause that
Company among
party ; but, putting that point on
could exonerate
tookan3
ev:nshareholders of the Sea Assurance
the opportunity of distinctly pro-
of the Joint-stock Com-
panies
'that no construction flouncing
nor any deeds, agreements, or notices that
Act,
entered
into
or published by
shareholders, can
may be effect in shielding have the slightest
one side, itnhteocobuyrt
personal liability for every claim that the creditors of the
undertaking may be able to establish.—Times.

Australia.

Australia.

4" EAGLE" LINE OF PACKETS FOR AUSTRALIA.

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
LIVERPOOL and MELBOURNE,
jr...,,%;"&gre; 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‘KAv, of Boston, and HALL, of Aberdeen.
Ship. Reg. Bur. Capt. Date.
NORWOOD 1527.. 2500.. PRICE .... April 1
LIGHTNING, new 2000.. 3500.. Fo RBES.... April 15
OLIVER LANG, new 1275.. 2500.. MANNING May 1
CHAMHONOFTHE SEAS } 2280.. 3500.. NEWLANDS June 1
new
MARCO POLO 1625.. 3000.. M`DoNNELL July 1
JAM ES BAINES, new 2400.. 4000.. GARDNER.. Aug. 1
INDIAN QUEEN 1040.. 2000.. MILLS .... Sept. 1
ELI Z. HARRIS DN, new 1404.. 2600.. JACKSON .. Oct. 1
BONNIE JEAN, new Aber- } 2000.. 3000.. MTARTHY. Nov. 1
deen Clipper
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.

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,
•
Thesplendid teak-buiItShipWILLIAM MONEY,
1700 tons,—W. SERENE, Commander,
To tail positively 151 h March.
A limited number of passengers will be taken in the poop, at
.€25 and £3O, for which the accommodation is moat supenor.

For MELBOURNE,
Forwarding Passengers to SYDNEY and ADELAIDE,
End of March,
The well-known splendid Clipper-Ship 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,
• At V will positively be despatched
For MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP,
IN MARCH,
booking passengers for SYDNEY, ADELAIDE, LAUNCESTON,
and GazLONG. The last passage of 65 days out, and 71 days
home, after having been detained three days at St. Vincent
on 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.

Is loading rapidly, and will be shortly despatched.
.7„ For HOBART TOWN,
The beautiful British-built Clipper Ship
TEMPLEMAN,
WILLIAM ELLIS, Commander;
327 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 Paowsa and Co., or to
COTESWORTH, WYNNE, and LYNE.

Warranted first vessel.—Has half her cargo in course of
shipment. and will be promptly despatched.
For SYDNEY, N.S.W.,
'sx*N„The remarkably floe British-built clipper Barque
*f PORTIA,
Captain JAMrs CAMPBELL ;
336 tons register; A I at Lloyd's, being only one year old ;
and in every point a most eligible conveyance : loading in
She Prince's Dock.—Apply to
COTES WORTH, WYNNE, and LYNE.
The above vessel has excellent accommodation for two or
three cabin passengers.

THE " LIVERPOOL" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
ESTABLISHED IN 1848.
Now lying in the Salthouse Dock.
To sail about the 2Sth of March.
For MELBOURNE, 'direct,
Cf .$ .N 6 The very fine A 1 Ship JAMES CARSON,
e JAMES KILGOUR, Commander ;
1164 tons register; 1600 tons burthen. This ship
Las very superior accommodations for Cabin, Second Cabin,
and Intermediate Passengers.—For further particulars apply to
JAMES M. WALTHEW, 46, Chapel-street, Liverpool.

AUSTRALIA.
THE " FOX" LINE OF PACKETS.
p, a' l 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 sugge ats.
For MELBOURNE and SYDNEY,
Ships. Captains. Reg. Bur. To sail
AFRICA O'NEIL 1435.. • 2500• 25th Mar.

For SYDNEY,
JANE LEECH RICHARDSON, 910.. 1500..
COUNTESS OF ELGIN.PATTERSON.. 1204.. 2000..

For Rates of Passage, which are moderate, apply to
HENRY FOX, 2, Ring-street, Liverpool,

" WHITE STAR" LINE OP AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
Will be despatched on the 25th instant,
For MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP,
, Landing Passengers and their Luggage at the
;!:•'F Wharf, and also forwarding them, at the expense
alq; of the ahip, to SYDNEY, ADELAIDE, and GEELONG,
• - 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,
PILKINGTON and WILSON,
2, Commercial-buildings, Water-street,
The MERMAID will take Steam as far as practicable.

" WHITE STAR" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
' To sail 10th April next.
For MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP,
Landing Passengers and their Luggage at the
Wharf, and forwarding them, at the expense of the
)ctc. pfy,!..: ship to SYDNEY, ADELAIDE, and GEELONO,
The celebrated new Clipper and fully-armed Ship
RED JACKET,
2,430 tons register.
This magnificent ship, the largest and 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, especially 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 nill 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 Passengers, but no Intermediate
or Steerage taken.—For further particulars apply to
PILKINGTON 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.

MILES BARTON'S last passage to Melbourne $2 days
/I STAR OF THE EAST'S „ 75 days

LIVERPOOL
"GOLDEN LINE" OF PACKETS

AUSTRALIA.

Passengers forwarded to GEELONG, SYDNEY, and ADELAIDE,

For MELBOURNE,

Ship. ........•
Tons Keg. Commander. To sail
MILES BARTON 1034 W. KELLY 10th April.
For MELBOURNE and SYDNEY
STAR OF THE EAST.. 1219 .. J.B.RoBERTsoN To follow.
CONSTANCE ... . ... 1109 .. W. MILLWA.RD TO follow.
SOUTH CAROLINA .. 1700 .. LEEK To follow.
GOLDEN FLEECE .... 1800 .. (New Ship) To follow.
GUIDING STAR

The above are all first-class Clipper Vessels, regular
traders, 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
➢TILLERS and THOMPSON, 4, Drury-lane,
Water. street, Liverpool.

"BLACK STAR" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
For SYDNEY, Direct,
The splendid New Barque LANCASTER,
1,500 tons burthen,
, A ,
This Vessel is fitted up in the most complete and
superior manner, and for comfortable 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
insrection 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
p,;6":4 Wharf, at the Ship's Expense,
jt The magnificent well known Clipper lOWA,
1,500 tons burthen.
HENRY SHLRY, Commander ;
(who has been engaged for a number of pears
surveying the Coast of Australia.)
This beautiful vessel is one 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 her a 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. Shell, A I 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.,
44, DALE STREET, LIVERPOOL,
ia:s'%\. Continue to a despatch first-class fast. sailing
0.1:;';1,*,-, Clipper
.. ADELAIDE, and
MELBOURNE, SYDNEY,
every ten days. , nd other ports in Australia, about
The advantages offered to Passengers by this Line (which is
one of the first establishedgi,n4hdeatrfade) are moderate
.prices,
strict punctuality of sailing,
provliithful supply, during the
passage, of the best quality of
For MELBOURNE anTgIYDNEY,
', BLACK STAR" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
Captains. Tons. To Sail
Ships.
1000 2205
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1.5
11
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cc
hh M. .
IOWA
LANCASTER ---
MILTIA DES ............ ROBERTSON 1500
CARNTYNE ............ CARLYLE MOO
VISSF
CORNELIA ............ , 1500
CHIMERA .............. LIDSTONE 1700
ALABAMA M`DowALL 1200
JAN PIETERS.ZOON KOER, HOMER 2000
BALTIMORE POETSKOKE 1401
JAVAAN TASTER 1800
HAWK . . FOSTER 500
THEM'S HARRISON 1800
ROBERT HENRY WlLLouoituY 400
MIDAS SMITH 2000
JOVEN DOLORES HONEYMAN 900
CREST OF THE WAVE STEEL 1400
MARGARET RUSSELL EvAss 400
DON PEDRO LL7TBRIDOE 500
YARMOUTH HESKETH 500
MONTGOMERY M'KINNEN 1200
CRESCENT CITY BALLISTER 1800
EUROPA JONES 2000
BALMORAL DOUGLAS 1700
Passengers' Luggage
cannot be received by the above
Packet-
ships on the advertised days of sailing, but must be
sent down three at least
panne* adays previously.
cation to secured, arid other information obtained, on appli-
HENRY THOMAS & CO.,
44, Dale-street, Liverpool.

THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD, AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER.

Mniteb sbtatts.

Till further notice, the Rate of Freight to Boston will be .Z 4
per ton, and to Jew York £6 per ton.
Until further notice, CARGO for the Steamers will be re-
ceived on and after Nine o'clock Morning of SATURDAYS
previous to Sailing, instead of on MONDAYS, as heretofore.
Freight on Parcels ss. each and upwards, according to size.
PARCELS for different Consignees, collected and made up
in Single Packages, addressed to one party for delivery in
America, for the purpose of evading payment of Freight,
will, upon examination in America by the Customs, be
charged with the proper Freight.

BRITISH AND NORTH AMERICAN
ROYAL MAIL STEAM SHIPS,

APPOINTED BY THE ADMIRALTY TO SAIL BETWEEN
LIVERPOOL and NEW YORK, direct,
AND BETWEEN
LIVERPOOL and BOSTON,
\, The BOSTON Ships only calling at HALIFAX
• AN'AILL to land and receive Passengers and Her
Majesty's Mails.
Captain Captain
ARABIA... C. H. E. Judkins. AFRICA.... Wm. Harrison.
PERSIA ...Alex. Ryrie. AMERICA.. W. J. C. Lang.
ASIA Fdw. G. Lott. NIAGARA.. John Leitch.
CANADA .. James Stone. EUROPA .. Neil Shannon.

CAMBRIA ....Captain W. Douglas.
The undernoted or other Vessels are appointed to Sail

From LIVERPOOL. 1854.
CANADA For BOSTON Saturday, the 18th March.
EUROPA For NEW YORK .. Saturday, the 95th March.
AM ERICA For BOSTON Saturday, the Ist April.
ASIA For NEW YORK .. Saturday, the Bth April.
ARABIA For BOSTON Saturday, the 15th April.
AFRICA For NEW YORK .. Saturday, the 22d April.
CANADA For BOSTON .. . Saturday, the 29th April.
From AMERICA. 1854.
EUROPA From !sissy YORK.. Wednesday, Bth March.
ANDES From BOSTON ....Wednesday, 15th March.
ASIA From NEW YORK.. Wednesday, 22d March.
ARABIA From BOSTON .... Wednesday, 29th March.
AFRICA From NEW YORK .. Wednesday. sth April.
CANADA.. From BoaroN Wednesday, 12th April.
EUROPA From NEW YORK .. Wednesday, 19th April.
The Passengers and Goods for New York are intended to
be landed at Jersey City, within the jurisdiction of the
Custom-house of New York.

CHIEF-CABIN PASSAGE IO HALIFAX and BOSTON, .e 25.
SECOND-CABIN PASSAGE, £l5.

CHIEF•CABIN PASSAGE LO NEW YORE, £5O. SECOND-
CABIN PASSAGE, £2O.
These rates include Steward's Fee and Provisions, but
without Wines or Liquors, which can be obtained on board.
Doos charged FIVE POUNDS each.

These Steain-sbips have accommodation fora limited num-
ber of Second-Cabin Passengers.

App'y, in Halifax, to SLIURL CUNARD ; in Boston. to
S. S. Lvwts ; in New York, to EDWARD CUNARD ; in Havre
and Paris, to DONALD CURRIE ; in London, to J. B. FooRD,
52, Old Broad-street; in Glasgow, to G. and J. BURNS ; and
in Liverpool, to
D. and C. MAC IVER, 14, Water-street.
Nogg.—All Letters and Neu:papers intended to be sent
by these Vessels must pass through the Post-office, and none
will be received at the Agents' Offices.
The owners of these ships will not be accountable for gold,
silver, bullion, specie, jewellery, precious stones, or metals,
unless bills of lading are signed therefor, and the value
thereof therein expressed.
Passengers will be charged freight on their personal lug-
gage when it exceeds half a ton measurement.
1M To prevent disappointment or difficulty, Passengers are
respectfully informed, that Packages of Merchandise will not
be allowed to be shipped as Luggage, or with their Luggage.
Passengers are not permitted to go on board by the Steamer
that takes the Mail.
Parcels will be received at the Office of the Agents kere until
Six o'clock on the FRIDAY Evabilmis previous to sailing.

The CA NAD A, for HALIFAX and BOSTON, will
start on SATURDAY next, the 18th instant. The Steam-
tender SATELLTYR will leave the Landing-stage, opposite
the Baths, George's Pier, at Ten o'clock, Morning, of that
day, with the Passengers for the CANADA.