NEW BILL OF LADING.

Westport Times, Volume VII, Issue 1064, 18 April 1873, Page 3

NEW BILL OF LADING.

By late English files we notice that the shipowners and brokers of London have had a meeting'for'the purpose nf drawing up and adopting a new bill of lading which is as follows-. "Shipped in good order and condition by yon board the good ship , whereof is master for this present voyage, , lying in this port of London, and bound for , being marked and numbered as in the margin, and to be delivered (subject to the executions and stipulations hereinafter mentioned) in the like good order and condition, at the aforesaid port of unto , or to his or their assigns. Average as accustomed. Freight for the said goods and primago to be paid by the shippers in London, in cash without discount, ship lost or not lost. The following- are the exceptions and stipulations referred to —The act of God, the Queen's enemies, pirates, and. robbers by land or sea (but not pilferage). Restraint of princes, rulers or people, fire, jettison, barratry; the neglect and default of pilot, master, or crew in the navigation of the ship, and all and every the dangers and accidents of the seas, rivers, and navigation of whatever nature or kind are expected. The Bhip is not liable for delays in delivery arising from inaccuracies or absence of marks, numbers, or address of goods; nor for leakage, breakage, loss or damage by heat, sweat, rust, or decay, unless occasioned by improper stowage. ' The ship will not be liable for gold, specie, silver, bullion, jewellery, precious stones, or precious metals, unless bills of lading are signed for such goods and the value declared therein. If chemicals or other goods of a dangerous nature are shipped without being previously arranged for, they are liable to be thrown overboard, and their loss, as well as any loss or damage to the ship or cargo, will fall upon the shippers or owners of such goods. The masters is to deliver the goodi with all reasonable despatch; and the consignees are to be ready to receive them within 48 hours after the ship "commences to unload, otherwise the master or agent may discharge and utore them at the expense and risk of the owners of the goods. In witness whereof the master, owner, or agent of the ship has signed bills of landing exclusive of the master's copy, all of this tenor or date, one of Which being accomplished the others to stand void. Weight, measure, and contents unknown.