The Sun.
London, England, 1866-01-18 00:00:00

STATE OF TRADE.

CARDIFF, Jan. 16.--The steam coal trade of the
district continues satisfactory, and the various
works are busily employed in executing contracts
already in hand, while proprietors are receiving a
very fair share of fresh orders from France, Italy,
and the other Continental markets. The prospects
of the trade are very encouraging, and although the
exports for the past year were about the same as
1864 there is evcry reason to hope that there will
be an increase during the present year. The late
westerly gales greatly retarded the operations at the
docks, and the shipments have been comparatively
small in consequence. From Thursday to Saturday
the wind moderated, and business became more
brisk ; a number of vessels were cleared out, and the I
fresh arrivals are taking in cargoes as expeditiously
as possible. The house coal trade has been a little
more buoyant than of late. The iron trade is good,
and increased confidence has been given to it by
the tone which pervaded the quarterly meetings.
Quotations are maintained, and second-class houses
approach to nearly list prices.
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not fully employed. The wool market con-
tinues firm, and prices remain high. There is not
much alteration in yarns. Worsted yarns continue
Arm, and cotton maintains its value.
NOTTINGHAM, 17th.--The lace trade has slightly
improved during the past few days. There have
been several buyers in the market, and some fair
purchases have been made. There is a little more
doing in silk gechlins, and a slight improvement in
the quilling branch. There is also a tolerable de-
mand for spring nets for falls. The black lace
trade is quiet, and narrow edgings meet a very
limited inquiry. There is not much change in the
cotton department. The plain net branch is dull,
and the fancy trade is without much alteration.
Lace yarns are firm, and silk continues extremely
dear. In hosiery there has been a large amount of
business doing. The shipping trade continues
brisk, and the home demand is fully an average
one. There is no lack of employment, all the
operatives being fully employed. Hosiery yarns
without change.

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