The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1853-03-01 00:00:00

THE BURMESE WAR

Sir H. WILLOUGHBY moved for an address for extracts
of communications in reference to the Burmese war.—
Sir CHARLES WOOD said that everything that was pos-
sible had been done to avert the war, but without success,
and Commodore Lambert had delayed taking hostile
steps until the insults of the Court of Ava had become
intolerable. The papers asked for would be produced.—
Mr. HumE expressed his concurrence in the necessity of
further information being afforded on the subject.—Sir
J. W. HOGG defended the course pursued by the govern-
ment and the court of directors in reference to this war.—
The motion was then agreed to.

THE ARMY ESTIMATES

Mr. S. HERBERT proposed the Army Estimates for the
ensuing year, in which he said he should not ask an
increase of men beyond the number previously announced,
although there would be some slight argumentation
owing to the return of men from service in India, and an
increase for pay, &.c., of about £17,000. In the public
department there was an addition of £5,500, arising from
the great increase of business which had recently taken
place in the War-office. He proposed to increase the
rewards to sergeants for good conduct, by an annual
grant of £2,000. These were the principal beads of
increase upon the Estimates previously announced.
Much benefit had been found to result from the libraries
which had recently been established in the various
regiments. The soldiers evinced considerable eagerness
to avail themselves of the books thus placed at their dis-
posal, and the number of volumes thus accumulated was
no less than 117,000. The same good results had arisen
from the institution of regimental schools. It was also
satisfactory to hear that mortality in the army had greatly
decreased during the past year. The condition of the
soldiers, owing to the improved habits of the men them-
selves, would, be hoped. be equally satisfactory. He con.
eluded by moving that 102,283 men be the number for the
ensuing year, exclusive of the troops belonging to the
East India Company.—Mr. HUME disapproved of the
proposed increase of the number of men, for which he
contended no cause had been shown. He recommended
rather an increased police force, and the maintenance of
an efficient navy.—Colonel SIBTHORP, in expressing his
approval of the estimates, said that in the event of war,
the members of the Peace Society would be glad enough
to avail themselves of the protection of the military when
they found their mills in danger. The vote was then
agreed to. VOLUNTREB. CORPS.

Lord PALMERSTON said he thought that the formation
of volunteer corps ought to be postponed till next year,
so that the militia might be properly organized.—Mr.
Haase contended that volunteer corps should be formed
as a means of saving the expense which would be incurred
by the organization of the militia.—Sir GEORGE PECHELL
said that as fares Kent and Sussex were concerned, the
two counties most liable to invasion, the formation of
volunteer corps was desirable, as there was no probability
that a militia would be raised in those counties.—Lord
PALMERSTON observed that the defence of the counties
referred to would be provided for.—The several money
votes having been agreed to, the House returned—Upon
the Metropolitan Improvements Bill being proposed for
second reading, several Members objected to the Bill upon
the ground of its extreme obscurity, but on a division the
motion was carried by 104 to

The House adjourned at a quarter past 11 o'clock

New LOAN.—The accounts from Frankfort state that
a new Prussian loan for =8°5,000,000 (X 730,000,) was ex-
pected shortly to be contracted.
RAILWAY DIVIDENDS.—The following have been de-
clared during the week :—Midland, 41 per cent. ; Eastern
Counties, Gs. per share ; Yurk and North Midland, 3 per
cent. ; York, Newcastle, and Barwick, 3 per cent. ; East
Lancashire. 3 per cent. ; Great Nor thorn 21 per cent.
AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.—The General Screw COM-
sany's steamer Hellespont, sailed yesterday from London
for Australia, with 40,000 in specie, 200 tons of cargo at
£l2 per ton, and about seven passengers. In consequence
of the return of the Australian, the Hellespont will call at
Plymouth.

THE AUSTRALIAN, Mail steam-ship, which left Ply-
mouth on Thursday with mails for the Cape. Sydney, &c.
put back at six. p.m., on Friday. She had got about 60
miles from the Eddystone, when it was discovered that she
was making water fast, which increased to such an extent
as to put out the pot wing fire. There were then 4ft. 6in•
of water in her engine-room, which no effort with the
whole of the pumps could reduce. These at last became
choked, so that the pump on deck was the only one that
could be worked. At three, a.m., the captain resolved to
bear up for Plymouth, where she had to go into dock,
which will detain her some days. In bearing to in the
Channel she shipped a heavy sea, carrying away her port
life-boat. It is said also that she leaks forward, and that
there was at one time three inches of water in the fore
cabin.
DESERTING THE MILITIA.-011 Monday week, at the
petty sessions at Bury, Denis Ashworth, shoemaker, Roch-
dale, and Ellis Bon charged
en, weaver, Blackburn, were
with' having enlisted in the 4th King's Own Regiment,
being at the time enrolled in the 3d Lancashire Militia
50d, pleading guilty, it was at first determined to send
them to prison for a month , but as they expressed a
strong desire to remain in the. regiment, paying back the
bounty they had received on entering the militia, it was
ultimately 'agreed that they should be remanded until an
opportunity was afforded to make satisfactory arrange-
ments with the military authorities.
•
GENERAL SIR HARRY SMITH, as Commander-in-timer
of the western district, has been inspecting the garrison al
Portsmouth ; at the conclusion Sir Harry addressed the
men to the following effect :--"Soldiers,—Hitherto I have
not had the opportunity of having any of you under my
orders; but 1 am happy now to take the command of this
district. I start on the broad basis of a feeling of love for
the soldier ; and as long as you serve under my orders,
and do your duty as soldiers should do, you will always
find me your true friend—but, mind, I will have the duty
done, and done effectually ; no slatternly dockyard guards
mind. People talk of the French coming—but let them
come ; I know enough of the British soldier to say, if they
do come, we shall give them enough of it. Our duty is to
support and maintain the character of the country, anditti
tins feeling let us mow.give three right-good heart-facers
for the Queen."

austtalia.

THE " LIVERPOOL LINE" OF AUSTRALIAN PAOKETS,
ESTABLISHED IN 1048.
To sail on the sth instant.
For MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP,
.„,10..:1", The magnificent new clipper-built Br
-/ EBBA BRAHE,
re. G. 0. MELLING, Commander,
now lying in Canning Basin; 1,756 tons register; 3,000- tons
burthen; and, being the largest British Merchant-ship in the
World, will afford comfortable accommodation for all classes
of Passengers. She is first-class, will carry two experienced
Surgeons, and the entire arrangements are subject to the
approval of Her Majesty's Emigration Agent.
For further particulars apply to
J. S. DE WOLFE and CO. ; or to
JAMES, M. WALTHEW, 46, Chapel-street, Liverpool.
To be followed by the beautiful first-class new clipper Ship
SARAH, 1,400 tons burthen, to sail early in April

The Steam-ship
ANTELOPE

sh Ship

FOR AUSTRALIA.
The above STEAM-SHIP will he despatched, from Wel-
lington Dock, Liverpool, on the sth, and Queenstown on the
Sth instant. _

As most of the berths are engaged, early application is
necessary to secure the remaining ones.
A limited quantity only of freight can he taken, which will be
received up to, and not later than Ist March. All letters and
newspapers must pats through the postoflice.
For terms. &c.. apply to
MILLERS and THOMPSON, 4, Tower-buildings.
Liverpool.

THE
GOLDEN LINE OF PACKETS
eiP43/4_
6660 FROM
LIVERPOOL to AUSTRALIA,

To sail
MILES F.arly in
BARTON, new Ship.. 995.. 1500.. MELBOURNE
March.
.111 A RTA BAN.. ditto .. 850.. 1300.. MELBOURNE.. To follow
IV AN ditto .. 1050.. 1500.. MELBOURNE.. To follow

Tons Reg. Tons Bur

POT MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP,
The splendid new Clipper-built Ship MILES BARTON,
WILLIAM KELLY, Commander;
A 1 at Lloyd's ; 1,500 tons burthen.
This superb Ship has been built, --regardless of expense, ex-
pressly for the Australian trade;by the well-known builders of
the celebrated Ship Constance. She is expected to prove the
fastest Vessel afloat. Her Cabins are fitted up in a most su-
perior manner. The 'tween decks are extremely lofty, and
ventilated on the most improved principles.
The MILES BARTON is a Single-decked Ship, and has an
unusually clear Upper-deck for the Passengers to take exercise
on, and which has been proved to he absolutely essential to
health on so long a voyage. The fittings will be found to be of
a novel and superior description, and Baths are provided on
Deck for the Passengers. The Dietary is extremely liberal,
and great care will be used in the selection of the Provisions.
She will carry an experienced Surgeon.
For terms of passage and other information apply to
MILLERS and THOMPSON, 4 Tower-buildings.
The Steam-ship ANTELOPE will sail on the sth instant,
in connexion with the above line.

Is daily expected to arrive, and freight can now be engaged
on very moderate terms.
For MELBOURNF,

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The splendid Frigate-built Ship

FLEVO,

SWANSEA HAY, Commander;

1,315 tons resister; coppered and copper-fastened ; sails re
inarkably fast ; presents a desirable opportunity to shippers
and has superior accommodation for passensers.—For term.
apply to JAMES BAINES and CO., 6, Cook-street.

BLACK BALL" LINE OF AUSTRALIAN PACKETS

FORPASSENOERS,PARCELI &SPECIE, HAVINOBULLION SAFES.
An arrangement having been made with the Post-office for this
Ship to carry a Mail, all letters intended for her must he
marked "PER MARCO POLO," and passed through the
Post-office.

WM be despatched this month,
For MELBOURNE,

The celebrated Clipper Ship

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3,625 tons register; 2,500 tons burthen ; "HAS PROVED HER-
SELF THE FASTEST SHIP IN THE WORLD," having just made
the Voyage to Melbourne and back, including detention there,
in Fire Months and Twenty-one Days ! beating every other
Vessel, Steamers Included.

MARCO POLO,

J. N. FORBES, Commander

Asa Passenger-ship she stands unrivalled, and her Com-
mander's ability and kindness to Passengers is well known.
As she goes out in Ballast, and is expected to make a very
rapid Passage, she offers a most favourable opportunity to
shippers of Specie.—Apply to
JAMES BAINES and CO., Cook-street, Liverpool.

THE LIVERPOOL " WHITE STAR" LINE OF
AUSTRALIAN PACKETS.
For MELBOURNE,
NORTH ATLANTIC, HENRY COOK, f To sail on the
1500 tons burthen. / Commander. t sth instant.
LOCHIEL, THOMAS ROGERS, f To follow,
I
1500 tons burthen, C9lntnander. 1 End of March.

.A-ibk\

The splendid new clipper-built coppered and cop-
per-fastened Ship
NORTH ATLANTIC,

HENRY Coox, Commander,
..‘kSaI'OLLIN,% Will be despatched as above.
" This vessel was built expressly for the passenger
trade, and is fitted up with every modern improvement to
render her a desirable conveyance. Intending emigrants are
respectfully requested to inspect her accommodations ; the
poop berths are of a superior class, and worthy the notice of
those who look for comfort on the voyage, at a moderate rate
of fare. The number of passengers will be limited. It is
confidently expected the "North Atlantic" will make the pas-
sage with any vessel now on the berth. She takes fine goods
on freight, and is an excellent conveyance for such as may he
intended for an early market ,• also for specie.—Apply to
ALFRED HILL, 6, Goldsmith-street, London; and ALFRED
HILL and Co., Bank-chambers, Cook-street, or
PILKINGTON and WILSON,
3, Commercial-buildings, Water-street, Liverpool.

CLYDE LINE OF PACKETS TO THE GOLD

REGIONS

:Vow loading at La)!cefield-quay, North side of the River,

AT GLASGOW,

FOR MELBOURNE, PORT PHILIP,
DIRECT,
t4N The magnificient new three-decked frigate built
f.:,6144 Ship
CATHERINE GLEN,
J. H. WALKER, Commander,
who has great experience in the Australian trade; 1327 tons
register, 2100 tons burthen, A 1 at Lloyd's.
As a Passenger Ship this vessel stands unrivalled, and her
Commander's ability and kindness to his Passengers are well
known. The number of Passengers will be restricted to two-
thirds what the law would allow her to carry-, thus affording a
most select, agreeable, and comfortable conveyance.

FOR MELBOURNE,
o. t The -fine fast-sailing Brig
I.fr. STANDARD,
...va ' sV.tv A l at Lkwdts, and copper-fastened; is 450 tons
.."...-- .7—‘..- burthen; delivers goods at the Wharf; sails first
week in March, and is expected to make a quick passage; load-
ing in George's Dock, and has room for a few passengers.—
Apply to JAMES ROBSON, 20, Water-street.

WArst

To sail on lOth instant.
FOR ANTIGUA,
The Ship PHCENIX,
JOHN WKNIGHT, Master;
C. W. and F. SHAND

mnitat States.

Until further notice, CARGO for the Steamers will be received
on and after Nine o'clock morning of SATURDAYS previous
to Sailing, instead of on MONDAYS, as heretofore.
Vir NOTICE TO SHIPPERS.

To BON and HAEFFAX.
CHIEF-CABIN PASSAGESTO
.... TWENTY-FIVE POUNDS.
SECOND-CABIN PASSAGE .. FIFTEEN POUNDS.
RATE OF FREIGHT :
THREE POUNDS PER TON MEASUREMENT.
To CHIEF-CABIN PASSAGENEW YORK.
THIRTY POUNDS.
SECOND-CABIN PASSAGE TWENTY POUNDS.
RATE OF FREIGHT:
FOUR POUNDS PER TON 3.IEASISREMENT.

'Freight on all Parcels Five Shillings 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 tl►e Customs, be
charged with the proper Freight.
BRITISH AND NORTH AMERICAN ROYAL
. _

-- ---
MAIL STEAM SHIPS,
' APPOINTED BY THE ADMIRALTY TO SALL BETWEEN
LIVERPOOL and NEW YORK, direct,
AND BETWEEN
.. ~'ll'Zillk LIVERPOOL and BOSTON,
•IV P,.&- The BOSTON Ships only calling at -HALIFAX
~ -",— - to land and receive Passengers and Her
Majesty's Mails.
Captain Captain
ARABIA ....C.H.E.Judkins. AFRICA Wm. Harrison.
PERSIA ....Ales. Ryrie. AMERICA John Leitch.
ASIA Edw. G. Lott. I NIAGARA .. W. J. C. Lang.
CANADA James Stone. EUROPA .... Neil Shannon.
CAMBRIA.... Captain W. Douglas.

The undernoted or other Vessels are appointed to Sail
From LIVERPOOL : 1553.
CANADA For BosToN Saturday, the sth March
ASIA For NEW YORK .. Saturday, the 12th March,
NIAGARA For BOSTON Saturday, the 19th March
EUROPA For NEW YORK .. Saturday, the 26th March,
AMERICA For I3osToN Saturday, the 2d April.
ARABIA For NEW YORK .. Saturday, the 9th April.
From AMERICA. 1853.
NIAGARA From NEW YORK .. Wednesday, 21d Feb.
AMERICA From BOSTON Wednesday, 2d March
ARABIA From NEW YORK .. Wednesday, 9th March
CAMBRIA From BOSTON Wednesday, 16th March,
AFRICA From NEW YORK .. Wednesday, 23d March,
CANADA From BOSTON Wednesday, 30th March,

The Passengersand Goods for New York are intended to be
landed at Jersey City, within the jurisdiction of the Custo-
mhouse of New York.

CHIEF-CABIN PASSAGE to HALIFAX and BOSTON,
TMENTY-FIVE POUNDS. SECOND-CABIN PAS-
SAGE. FIFTEEN POUNDS.

CHIEF-CABIN PASSAGE to NEW YORK, THIRTY
PO UNDS. SECOND-CABIN PASSAGE, TWENTY
POUNDS. Including Steward's Fee and Provisions, but
without Wines or Liquors, which can be obtained on board.
Dogs charged Fire Pounds each.
These Steam-ships have accommodation for a limited num-
ber of Second Cabin Passengers.
Apply, in Halifax, to SAMUEL CUNARD; in Boston, to S. S.
Ly.'wts; in New York, to EDWARD CUNARD; in Havre
and Paris, IO DONALD CURRIE; in London, to J. B. Fooan,
52, Old Broad-street; in Glasgow, to G. and J. BURNS;
and in Liverpool, to

1). and C. MAC IVER, 14, Water-street

Nora.—All Letters and Newspaper: intended to be sent by
thebeVessels must pass through the Postoffice, 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 stories, or metals,
unless bills of lading are signed therefor, and the value thereof
therein expressed.

Passengers will be ebarged freight on theirpersonalluggage
when it exceeds ball a ton measurement.

fr,- To prevent disappointment orilitiiculty,Passengersare
respect fnlly informed, flit+ t Packages of Merchandise will not
be allowed to be shipped as Ltiggtige,or with their Luggage.
Passengersare not permitted to go on boardby the Steamer
that takes the Mail.

Parcels will be received at the Office of the Agents here until
Six o'clock on the FRIDAY EVENINGS previous to sailing.

The CANADA. for HALIFAX and BOSTON, will start on
SATURDAY next, the sth instant. The Steam-tender
SATELLITE Will lease the LANDING-STAGE, opposite the
Baths, George's Pier. at Two o'clock, Afternoon, of that day,
with the Passengers for the CANADA.

STEAM TO

NEW YORK AND (VIA JAMAICA) TO CHAGRES.

The undernoted or other first-class Screw
Steam-ships, will sail
14,6.41:41
in% From LIVERPOOL for NEW YORK,
ONCE A MONTH,
, until further notice, (the extended service
being Twice a Month, when the Ships now building are coin-
plptd) :77

ANDES.. Capt. WicicNlAN. )ETNA Capt. LITTLE.
ALPS.... Capt. HU rc li INCIS. TAURUS Capt. MILLER
JURA.. . Capt. Doutmets. fENERIFFE.Capt.-

The ANDES will sail for BO:
TO-MORROW (WEDNESI
The ALPS will sail for BOST(
WEDNESDAY, the

S'I'ON and NEW YORK,
DAY), the 2d instant.

)N and NEW YORK, on
30th instant.

FIRST CABIN PASSAGE TO NEW YORK .£2O.
SECOND CABIN PASSAGE TO NEW YORK...
Including Steward's Fee and Provisions, but without Wines
and Liquors, which may be obtained on hoard.

IM Freight on Fine Goods to New York, Three Pounds per
Ton Measurement, other Goods by Agreement.
Freight will he collected in New York at the rate of $4.80 to
the pound sterling.

Apply in Halifax, to SAMUEL CUNARD; in Boston, to S. S.
LEWIS; 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 GEORGE and JAMES BURNS;
or in Liverpool to

D. and C. MAC IVER 14, Water-street.
Some of the above, or other Screw Steamers, will go to
PORTLAND, whenever the Railway Communication with
Canada is completed.

(13- To accommodate the Canadian Trade, the ANDES, to
sail TO-MORROW. for NEW YORK, will call at BOSTON
to deliver Cargo. Her detention there is not expected to ex-
ceed Twenty-four Hours.

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STEAM COMMUNICATION BETWEEN
LIVERPOOL AND HAVRE.

*1161...it The following FI RST-CLASS STEAM-SHIPS
%or other suitable Steamers are intended to
• :77-- Sail (with or without Pilots) from Couumi
DOCK, as follows :
From LIVERPOOL to HAVRE DIRECT,
MARGARET Monday, March 7, at 9 o'clock, Morning.
COMMODORE Monday, March 14, at 1 o'clock, Afternoon.
MARGARET... Monday, March 21, at 8 o'clock, Morning.
COMMODORE Monday, March 28, at 12 o'clock, Noon.
t Shippers must describe in their Shipping Notes the con-
tents of their Packages.

Fares:-Cabin, 255.; Steerage, 12s. 6d.
For Freight or Passage apply, in Havre, to DONALD CURRIE ;
London, to J. 11. FOORD, 52, Old Broad-street ; in
Glasgow, to G. and J. BURNS, 9, Buchanan-street; in Man-
chester, to J of- t N WALKER, 77A, Market-street; or here, to
BURNS and MAC IVER. 1, Rumford-street.