4th. Cleanliness and decorum to be strictly observed at all times.
5th. Every place below to be well cleaned every day after breakfast, for the inspection of the surgeon and chief officer.
6th. All bedding to be on deck twice a week.
7th. The ’tween deck passengers to appoint constables to preserve order and see these rules are strictly observed.
8th. The constables are to keep watch in their respective compartments for their own safety and that of their families; trim the lamps; report all misdemeanours, for which they will receive a glass of grog or a cup of coffee every morning.
9th. Second cabin passengers are not allowed on the windward side of the vessel; but can promenade at all hours on the leeward side.
10th. Passengers must not upon any account open the ’tween deck ports without my express permission: a violation of this rule may be attended with serious consequences, and will, in any case, be severely punished.
11th. Dancing and promenading on the poop from 7 till 9 p.m., when all passengers may enjoy themselves, but not abaft the mizen mast. The promenaders are not in any way to interrupt the dancers, but will be expected to promenade in parts of the poop where dancing is not being carried on.
12th. On account of the overcrowded state of the poop and to satisfy all parties, third class passengers are only allowed on the quarterdeck from 7 till 9 in the evening.
13th. The use of the private staircase (into the saloon) is strictly prohibited after 11 at night.
14th. No person allowed to speak to the officers of the watch whilst on duty: nor to any of the quartermasters, whilst at the wheel.
15th. All parties not complying with these rules will be liable to have a part of their provisions deducted as a punishment, as the commander and officers may think fit. ANTHONY ENRIGHT, _Commander._
Perhaps a few details regarding the number and kind of passengers, for which these rules were framed, may now be of interest.
In 1855 the _Lightning_ took out 47 saloon, 53 second cabin, 20 intermediate and 253 steerage passengers, her crew numbering 87; total of souls on board—495.
In 1856 her purser gave the following details of the outward bound passengers:—
Saloon—Adults 39: children 12: Total 51 ’Tween deck—Married adults male 42 „ „ female 55 Single „ male 184 „ „ female 33 children 47 infants 7 crew 85 ---- Number of souls on board 504 ----