The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1854-03-28 00:00:00

CHESHIRE A2VD WALES.

ST. AIDAN'S COLLEGE, BIRKENIIEAD.-Workmen have
been engaged during the past week in laying out the
grounds and sinking the foundation for the new college.
It will be a handsome building, commanding a splendid
view of the entrance to the River Mersey.
THE SEACOMBE, Egremont, and New Brighton ferries
will henceforward be worked by the same party, the
lessees of the two last-named ferries having undertaken
also to run boats to the Seacombe Ferry.
_ _

SHREWSBURY AND BIRMINGHAM RAILWA.Y.-14014
Bateman, Lord-Lieutenant of Herefordshire, has, upon
the unanimous solicitation of the directors, accepted the
chairmanship of the Shrewsbury and Birmingham Railway
Company, vacant by the decease of Robert Clive, Esq., M.P.
BIRKENHEAD.—At the police court, on Thursday, a.
young Liverpool thief, named John Jones, was committed.
to Chester Castle for 21 days' hard labour, and to be
whipped, for stealing wearing apparel from Mr. Mullock,
Oliver-street, on Tuesday last.

THE SHROPSHIRE MURDER.—At the Shrewsbury
assizes, on Friday, before Mr. Justice Wightman, John
Lloyd, aged 27, labourer, was charged with the wilful
murder of John Gittins, at Ness-cliff, on the 28th of
February, the particulars of which were published a short
time since. The jury found the prisoner guilty, and he
was sentenced to death.
CHESTER AND HOLYHEAD RAILWAY.—The traffic for
the week ending 19th March, 1854, was as follows :
Passengers, parcels, &c., per railway, £1994 4s. 9d. •
steam-boats, £342 6s. 6d. • total, £2336 118. 3d.: goods
£1344 3s. 441. : total, including Carnarvon traffic, per
rail, £3338 Bs. ld. • steam-boat, £342 6s. 6d. Cor-
sreteaspionn-dbioa, ngt zw2e3e k 2
281
9tdrail,
!t'creasPere, £218986. 23d.135. 7d. ;
Tun ANNUAL MEETING of the Woodside and Hoylake
trusts was held on Thursday, at Mr. Gough's hotel, Bir-
kenhead, Sir Edward Cust in the chair, when the annual
accounts were produced and passed. The affairs of the
trust were stated to be in a very satisfactory condition.
CHESTER ASSIZES.—There are at present sixty-four
prisoners entered for trial at the next assizes for Chester,
the commission for which will be opened on Saturday
next. The number at this time last year was seventy-
nine. There is, therefore, a decrease of fifteen, and there
are no charges for very serious crimes.
INQUESTS AT BIRKENHEAD.—On Thursday an inquest
was held at the Chester Hotel, Hamilton-street, on the
body of James Burns, a labourer, who was employed on
hoard the screw-steamer Brazileira, and who, on Tuesday
last, was struck on the head by a large block, which fell
from one of the masts, and rendered him insensible.—
Also, on the body of Llewellyn Griffiths, of Brook-street,
who, about a week ago, whilst employed with other men
at the dock works, received some injuries, which resulted
in his death on Wednesday. In each case a verdict of
" Accidental death" was returned.

RUNCORN ANNUAL TOWN MEETING.—On Monday,
last week, the annual meeting was held at the Town-hall,
Josiah Rigby, Esq., churchwarden, in the chair, for the
purpose of making a list of responsible householders to
serve the office of overseers. Mr. John Simpson and Mr.
Wm. E. Rigby stood at the head of the list. The other
names were Messrs. Henry Beswick, Peter Ormrod, Chas-
Hazlehurst, and Joseph Williams. Mr. John L. Wright
was unanimously appointed assessor of land and assessed
taxes. Thanks were voted to the chairman, and the
meeting separated.—Chester Courant.
NORTH WALEs.—We understand that Mr. Calvert will
shortly commence erecting his reduction and smelting
works in Merionethshire, for the purpose of extracting
gold from various ores and rocks. The establishment
will cover several acres of ground, and will be capable of
treating about 5,000 tons per week. It is estimated that
the total weekly expense will be about £2,000 when that
quantity is operated upon. Different processes will be
used, according to the nature of the ore or rock brought
to the works. We are not aware what the charge per tort
will be, or whether the establishment will only work up
the ores from their own setts ; but at any rate it would
seem, if the above figures can be carried out, that an aver-
age of 3 dwts. per ton will leave a balance in favour of
the owner of the ores. These and other proceedings will
do much to open up the resources of North Wales, and
she will evidently have to acknowledge a debt of gratitude
to science.—Mining Journal.
LOVE IN • PANTRY.—On Tuesday, a young man
named Thomas Jones was charged at the Birkenhead
police-court with being found concealed in the house
of Mr. Beck, director of the North and South Wales Bank,
Hamilton-square. The prosecutor stated that he remained
up in his house until late on Saturday, and suspecting
that the whole of his domestics had not retired to their
sleeping apartments, he went down stairs, and discovered
that the door of the pantry was fastened inside. Having
bolted the door outside, he went to the police-office, and
returned to the house with Inspector M'Neile, when the
prisoner was discovered in the pantry with one of the
servant girls. He was then taken into custody. The
defence was that the prisoner had no intention to commit
a felony, but had been tempted into the pantry from
genuine love to the servant maid. Mr. J. S. Jackson
remarked that, however honourable the motives of the
prisoner might be, such procedure could not be tolerated.
The prisoner's character, however, was free from Imputa-
tion, and he was discharged with a caution.
CLAUGHTON ANNUA.I. MEETING.—The annual meeting
of the ratepayers of Claughton was held on Thursds.kbas,
Knowles's Hotel. Present :—Messrs. Richard Stu/lici..
Park, Hind, Douglas, Bell, Fox, Highton, Debhcialiiied to
liams, Knowles, &e. Mr. James Highton as
the chair, when it was unanimously resolvtliedeewu
of overseers
lowing should be nominated to serve theo
mghton, John
for the ensuing year, viz., Messrs. James Charles Verelst,
Hartley Hind, Henry Kelsall Asl)!?l7„,ercival Witherby,
Henry Hill Cox, Nicholas Duckworthdetermined unanimously
and Hugh Dixon. It was ••s9
li for the 'office of
to nominate the following gentlemen A
Blythe, Edmund as-
sessors, viz., Messrs. .?Peter Douglas, Robt.
Thorny Curry,
son, Samuel Rickman, d
Dean, George Rae,
raandedthge Isaotisa fyaceatroryin
HenrylVilliam Carter. The salary of
inas
which he had perfo dttu,twi
rmed them. Thanks were
manner cothnesasidseirsatfultior oyferhieseiarineMreras.Ser
voted to Mr. James Highton and Mr. John Hartley Hind,
daring
for their services as overseers the past year ; and
the meeting broke up soon after nine o'clock.

GUANO.—The Baltimore Patriot says the amount of
guano wild' will be imported into that city, the present
ver, will probably reach 60,000 tons, costing three
mily
lions of dollars.

austratia.

Is loading rapidly, and will be shortly despatched.
For HOB ART TOWN,
The beautiful British-built Clipper Ship
t:,it TEM PLENIAN,
-gra-- WILLIAM ELLIS, Commander;
327 tons ; A 1 at Lloyd's 12 years; copper fastened and cop-
wered; is a well known, very fast sailing, and superior
conveyance : loading in the Salthouse Dock.—Apply to
iffessrs.JOSHlTA PROWSE and Co., or to
COTESWORTH, YNNE, and LYNE.

Warranted first vessel.—Has hall her cargo in course of
shipment. and will be promptly despatched.
• For SYDNEY, N.S.W.,
1:09*,. The remarkably fine ltritisb-built clipper Barque
PORTIA,
Captain JANIVS 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 Dock. —Apply to
COTESWORTII, WYNNE, and LYNE.
The above vessel baa excellent accommodation for two or
Three cabin passengers.

THE " LIVERPOOL', LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
ESTABLISHED IN 1848.
Was room for a few Cabin and Second Cabin Passengers, and
will go into the Rive, on the Ist of April next.
For MELBOURNE, direct,
^j4;` The very fine A 1 Ship JAMES CARSON,
-le JA HES KILGOCR, Commander •
-- 1064 tens register; 1800 tons burthen.
Tor further particulars apply to
JAMES M. WALTHEW, 46, Chapel-street, Liverpool.

'East Ertbits.

----
Takes only sufficient weight fcr ballast.—Has only from 50 to
100 tons of disengaged room.—No goods can be received
except by special arrangement and an order from the office.
Will be despatched as soon as eke can be stowed.
For BOMBAY,
The splendid new Clipper-built Ship
to- PROMPT, 767 tons register,
Captain ROE, :f (Who is we'l acquainted with the Indian seas;)
Quebec-built; and classed A 1 seven years; a most desirable
conveyance for fine goods ; and expected to make one of the
quickest passages ever performed between the two ports :
loading in King's Dock —Apply to
COTESWORTH, WYNNE, and LYNE.

Will be despatched positively first vessel, and having nearly
her entire cargo now alongside. will sail immediately.

For CALCUTTA,
The remarkably fine and fast-sailing British-built
7 Ship HIGHLANDER,
ROBERT THONIPSON, Commander,
(Who is well acquainted with the trade;)
Burtfien per register 568 tons ; classed thirteen years A I at
Lloyd's; and only one year old. Has just performed her
voyage to Calcutta, thence to Mauritius, and back to this
country, in a most satisfactory manner : loading in Prince's
Dock.
Will succeed the abore.—Flag a large portion of her cargo
engaged, and will hare despatch:—A regular trader.
The remarkably fine British-built Barque ANNE CROPPER,
Captain D. MORTON ;
523 tons; A I at Lloyd's; sails fast; and well known in the
trade as a most eligible conveyance: loading in the Prince's
Dock.—Apply to
COTESWORTH, WYNNE, and LYNE.

SAILING NOTICE; SHIP AFRICA.
.IPassengers will please take Notice that this Ship goes into
the River on MONDAY next, and that their Luggage must
be on board on SATURDAY next.
AUSTRALIA.
THE " FOX" LINE OF PACKETS.
J. 0.4%. ESTABLISHED IN LIVERPOOL IN 1828.
The following first-class Clipper Shins. regular
traders, will meet with punctual despatch. being fitted up
'with all th- improvements so lengthened an experience in the
Made suggests.
For MELBOURNE and SYDNEY,
Ships. Captains. Reg. Bur. To sail
O'NEit 1435.. 2500..
For SYDNEY,
JANE LEECH RICHARDSON. 910..1501.. -
-COUNTESS OF ELG IN z RsoN .. 1204.. 2900..

For Rates of Pa
HENRY
which t.re moderate
g-, apply to
Y FOX. 2, Kinstr eet. Livermol.

MAIL STEAMER TO AUSTRALIA.

The General Screw Steam Shipping Company's
Iron Screw Steamer
QUEEN OF THE SOUTH,
• At.ls
Of 1,800 Tons,
W. H. NORMAN, Commander,
mill sail from Southampton, with Her Majesty's Mails, for
ADELAIDE, PORT PHILIP, and SYDNEY, on the 4th of
April next. Her accommodations are of a most superior
description; bath-rooms, and many other comforts for pas-
sengers are on board; the cabins provided with every-
-thing necessary for the voyage; wines, spirits, and beer may
be obtained on board at moderate prices; and carries an ex-
perienced surgeon. The QUEEN OF THE SOUTH will proceed
.direct to Port Philip, where the Company's Steamer BOSPHO-
RUS will be in readiness to convey the Mails to Adelaide with
the Passengers, without extra charge.—For terms of freight
.and passage apply to JAMES BREBNEIt,
Agent for the Company, 20, Water-street.

-4" EAGLE" LINE OF PACKETS FOR AUSTRALIA.

To the consignment of BRIGHT BROTHERS, and Co., Mel-
thenho provide Steamers and Lighters for Landing
ir Passengers, Luggage, and Cargo, immediately on the
Vessel's arrival in Hobson's Bay.
For MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP,
Forwarding Passengers to SYDNEY & A DELA 'nu,
1, The well-known favourite Ship
A:; ALBATROSS,
Captain ITH.LIASt GEVES,
1,700 tons burthen, will bedespatched on the 25th April : first-
rate Passenger Accommodation.
Apply to the Owners,
GIBBS, BRIGHT, and CO., Liverpool.

STEAM TO AUSTRALIA.
CARRYING A MAIL.
The GREAT BRITAIN,
B. R. MATHEWS, Commander,
will positively be despatched
,smillgt!PP, For MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP,
13th April next,
booking passengers for SYDNEY, ADELAIDE,
LAUNCESTON', and GEELONG.
Cargo can now be sent alongside.
Passage
Although the last passage from Liverpool to Melbourne was
'only 65 days, the experience then gained leaves no doubt that
the present voyage will be performed in from 55 to GO days.
GIBBS, BRIGHT, and CO., Liverpool.

LIVERPOOL
"GOLDEN" LINE
OF
PACKETS TO AUSTRALIA.

NILES BARTON'S last passage to Melbourne So days.
STAR OF THE EAST'S „ 75 days.

For MELBOURNE, SYDNEY, and ADELAIDE,
Landing Passengers and Baggage on the Wharf, free of charge.
Snip. Tons Kea. Commander. To sail
24IILES BARTON 1034 W. KELLY 20th April.
BRIDE OF THE SEAS 1 1350 .. R. ELDER 10th May.
new Ship
STAR OF THE EAST.. 1219 .. J.B.RonEwrsoN To follow.
CONSTANCE .. .- ... 1109 .. W. MILLWARD-TO follow.
SOUTIII CAROLINA .. 1700 .. LESK To follow.
GOLDEN FLEECE .... 1800 .. (New Ship) To follow.
-GUIDING STAR 1475 .. J. JouNso's ....To follow.

The above are all first-rate Clipper Vessels, reznlar
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
MILLERS awl THOlf PSON, 4, Drury-lane,
Water. st reef, Liverpool.

'WHITE STAR" LINE or AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
Will be despatched on the 10th April next.
For MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP,
, • Landing Passengers and their Luggage at the
S',-4\ Wharf, and also forwarding them, at the expense
ita,'x,vslo,7 of theship, to SYDNEY, ADELAIDE, andGEELosci,
The splendid new Clipper-ship SIE R.IIAID,
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 beat materials, and is one of the strongest, and, from the
Zneness of her model, the fastest of her class afloat. Her
Between-decks are unusually roomy, and they will be fitted
-aip by tie 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, 33 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 has been for
=any years in the Passenger Trade, and received most flit-
tering testimonials from those who have sailed with him. The
MERMAIn 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.

'WkIITE STAR" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
To sail 20th April next.
For MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP,
Landing Passengers and their Luggage at the
Wharf, and forwarding them, at the expense of the
atistki. ship to SYDNEY. ADELAIDE, and GEELONO.
The celebrated new Clipper and fully-armed Ship
RED J A C K E T,
SAMUEL REED, Commander,
2,430 tons register.
This magnificent ship, the largest i'nd fastest in the world,
baring 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, 230 feet ; over all,
265 feet; beam, 45 feet; height between decks. 8 feet. This
large amount of space sill 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
PI LKINGTON and WILSON, Commercial-buildings.

-
ISTOTE.—The RED JACKET Will take Steam as far as pricti
vable, should the weather prove unfavourable on her sailinl

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 royaze, left Li-
• term& 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 hack 27th November;
'voyage, including detention abroad, 6 months 10 days.
Camelia 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
,p: 4,::. LIVERPOOL and MELBOURNE,
, • tip Forwarding Passengers to ADELAIDE, SYDNEY,
1R,...."="-- GEELONO, and LA UNCEsTON, at Ship's Expense.
All Passengers and Luggage landed on the Wharf.
"Tbe'e .Ships are all constructed by the First Builders of the
Day, including WKAY, of Boston, and HALL, of Aberdeen.
Ship. Reg. Bur. Capt. Date.
NORWOOD 1527.. 2500.. PRICE .... April 5
LIGHTNING, new 2000.. 3500.. FORBES.... ApTil 15
CILIVRR LANG. new 1275..2500.. MANNING flay I
CHAMI lON osTuz SEAS
'new 1 2280.. 3500..NEwLANDs June 1
MARCO POLO 1625..3000.. M'DONNELL July 1
JAM F. 5 BAINES, new .. _two.
_1040..2000 . MILLS
INDIAN QUEEN.. __ _ • —GARDNER.. Aug. 1
ELM. lIARRIKIN, new S t
1405..,600...Jk ' •• • • ep
I
BONNIE JEAN, new Aber- I - CKSON .. Oct.l. 1
deep Clipper 2OOO • 3000.. WCARTIIV. Nov. I
SCHOMBERG, new J 1
2300. 3500—DAM:1D.... Dec. 1
The above Ships are of the largest class, are commanded by
imen of experience and ability, who will take every precaution
to promote the health and comfort of the Passengers. They
experienced Surgeons.
Drafts carry expert rgeons.fo any amount,•
at sight,
Drafts and Exchange .1:1on Mel-
bourne, Sydney and Adele' e.
,re &c., apply to the Owners
Far terms of Freight, Passa„ 4 B
NESa d ners'
JAM . n C 0.,.
6, Cook-street, Liverpool.
his Line will continue, as heretofore,
24.11.—A1l the Ships of t
racticable.
to take Steam as far as p

Mit tub tatts.

LOADING BERTH SOUTH SIDE WATERLOO DOCK

"BLACK STAR" LINE OF PACKETS.

- -
LIVERPOOL TO NEW YORK.

Packet of the Bth April.

The splendid American Packet-ship
T. H. C. BARSTOW, Commander ;

AMERICA,

1,183 tons register ; copper-fastened and coppered ;
icnOwn all a fast sailer ; and a fine conveyance for Goods.—

Apply tO C. GRIMSHAW and CO.
Goods )Till be received till Midnight of the 7th proximo.

THE LIVERPOOL STANDARD, AND GENERAL COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER

Mritisb America.

ST. JOHN, N. 8., AND
LIVERPOOL LINE OF PACKETS,
pi "X` appointed to sail from LIVERPOOL on the sth
". ji.',,,k
*No and 20th of every Month.
4,..,,.• , -.70. -

.--..,,
Ships. Captains. Reg:. Ton. To sail.
DUN DONALD GILLIES 1347.... sth April.
DAVID G. FLENIING.. NICHOLS 1423.... 201 h April.
IMPERIAL MORAN 1297.... sth May.
JOSEPH TA RRATT .. PRITCHARD 942.... 20th May.
JOHN BANNERMAN..RonEtersox 1297.... sth June.
LIBERIA CRUIESHA Nit .. 87e.... 20th June.
MIDDLETON DELANY
JOHN BARBOUR .... MARSHALL

These fine Ships have been specially selected for this Line,
are built of the choicest materials in the province, and are
classed and connered. Their Commanders are men of expe •
rience and ability, and Shippers may rely on their being des-
patched nn their respective dates. Bills of Lading will he
signed at the Office of the Consignees for the Captain, of
which Shippers will please take notice.
For Freight or Passage, for which these Vessels have excel-
lent accommodation, apply, in St. John, to Messrs. J. and R.
REED ; here, to the respective Captains, on hoard, Brunswick
Dock Basin, or to FERNIE BROTHERS and CO.,
Orange-court, Castle-street.

The CANADIAN STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY.
COMPANY'S OFFICES :
No. 3, Royal Insurance-buildings , 'North John-street.
WIL lAM RUDD, Secretary.
STEAM TWICE A MONTH TO QUEBEC AND
MONTREAL.
The Company's first-class powerful Screw Steam-ships
OTTAWA Capt. J. B. ATKINS,
CLEOPATRA
Capt.
7/4.•
.. CHARITY Capt. W. PATON,
1-11 ERIE (new) Capt.
HURON (new) Capt. ---
- ONTARIO (new) Capt.
SARAH SANDS (chartered) Capt. W. ILSLEY,
Will be despatched as follows, from (Birkenhead Dock),
Liverpool,
For QUEBEC and MONTREAL, DIRECT,
on the 10th and 25th of each Month, from April to September
inclusive ; and from Quebec on the sth and 20th of each
Month, from May to October inclusive.
CLEOPATRA MONDAY loth April.
OTTAWA TUESDAY 25th April.
CHARITY WEDNESDAY.. 10th May.
Rates of Passage: First Cabin, Twenty Guineas ; Second
Cabin, Twelve Guineas, including Provisions, but not Wines
or Liquors; Third Class, Six Guineas, including Provisions
properly cooked.
Carries a Surgeon. Freight of Measurement Goods Os. per
Ton, and Five per Cent. primage.
Goods for these Vessels will be received at the Duke's Dock,
Liverpool, and at the Transit Sheds, Birkenhead Docks, and
will be shipped according to priority of arrival.—For Freight
or Passage apply to LAMONT and NI.LARTY,
Liverpool, March 20, 1854. 21, Water-street.

.itirbitmanean.

STEAM BETWEEN LIVERPOOL, ITALY, AND

SICILY.

The ANGLO-ITALIAN STEAM NAVIGATION COMPANY'S
splendid, powerful, and unrivalled Steam-ships
TRINACRIA (new).— 900 tons.. Captain
GENOVA 7OO tons.. Captain W. 0. CAMPBELL.
LIVORNO 700 tons.. Captain H. R. CUNIMING.

The GENOVA,
W. 0. CAMPBELL, Commander,
41N... *, will be despatched on FRIDAY next, the 31s1
'-' - ~\ - Ail\ inst ant
-,'..' - - :' . Receiving Goods till Midnizht of the 30th,
For GENOA, LEGHORN, and CIVITA VECCHIA,