The Liverpool Standard and General Commercial Advertiser.
Liverpool, Merseyside, England, 1843-11-14 00:00:00

STATE OF TRADE

MANCHESTER, Nov. 11.—Yarns, fustians, and domestic cloth
continue very dull of sale; but printing cloths of all widths,
contrary to general expectancy, are in good demand, and a
large amount of business has been done in them this week, and
some houses feel so certain that no sensible decline will take
place ; that they have even contracted for two mouths to come.
The manufacturers are aware that stocks are extremely light,
and that in a very short time the printers must come into the
market in spite of themselves ; we therefore fear that printing
cloth will not recede much in price for some time to come,
although we have no fear that it can go any higher. The talk
about a general turn-out at Ashton and the neighbourhood is
not likely to take place ; but we should be delighted to learn
that the masters had advanced the wages of their hands. The
printers are very flat, and some houses are clearing out their
de-lains at an awful sacrifice. The price of 27-inch 66's may
be quoted Is. to ss. dad., and 72's ss. 7d. to 6s. lid.

Lases.—Notwithstanding the advancing season, the woollen
cloth trade continues active in all its branches, with a fair pros-
pect of being more brisk at Christmas than it was at Midsum-
mer- A good deal of business has been done in the Cloth Halls
since our last, in addition to the large amount of cloth made to
order. Prices except for particular samples, remain without
material change.

HUDDERSFIELD MARKET.—The transactions at this market,
on Tuesday, presented no new feature. There was a good de-
mand for nearly all descriptions of goods suitable for the sea-
eon, more especially kerseys and plain cloths, which generally
realised late prices. The wool market was considered firm.
BRADFORD MARKET.—There was a considerable demand for
manufactured goods at this market on Thursday, but although
the Stocks on hand were somewhat scanty, the manufacturers
were unable to realise any advance corriiiensurate with the in-
creased prices which they allege they have been obliged to give
for Yarns and labour. Late prices were, however, in gener 1,
freely given. The Yarn Market was brisk, both for home con-
sumption and for exportation, but the Spinners complained that
the prices offered would not allow them to replace their Stocks
in consequence of the altered value of wool. There was a good
deal of business done in the Wool Market, prices being very
firm, notwithstanding the supply of fresh wools was considered
large.

lIALIvAx MARKET.—There was a good demand for mixture
cloths. laslings, as well as for Orleans, Merino and other plain
cloths at this market on Saturday last, and prices underwent no
material variation. Yarns also were in steady request at recent
rates. The Wool market was well supplied, and there was a
fair business done in that article.

WAKEFIELD 'WOOL MAnsET.—We have had but few trans-
actions in any description of Combing Wools this week. Ma-
nufacturers not being able to obtain an advance on goods pro-
portionate to that on Wool, are holding oft. Prices are never-
theless firm. Blankets and low clothing Wools are without al-
teration.

BARNSLEY LINEN TAAns.—There is a decided improvement
iu the linen or staple trade of this place. A turn-out amongst
the tick weavers which has existed for several weeks against
the firm of Messrs. Haxworth and Caraley, remains still the
same.

CLArroN WEST.—Great activity exists in the fancy trade at
this place and the surrounding district, notwithstanding the ad-
vanced state of the season. The respectable firm of Wood and
Walker are finding employment for an extraordinary number
of hands.

ROCHDALE FLANNEL MARKET.—There has again been a very
fair demand for flannels to.day at prices not mneli different
from those of the previous week. The decided advance in the
price of wool has: made the manufacturers very shy at purchas-
ing, and, on that account the sales have been limited.
THURSSTON,—This populous place, which has known no lack
of employment for the weaver for a great length of time, con-
tinues, we are happy to say, in full activity.
HOSIERY AND LACE TRADES.—The cotton hosiery trade still
keeps improving; the wrought hose branch but slowly, and, in
some cases, almost imperceptibly ; - whilst the cut-up and the
drawer branches may be said to be brisk, so much so that there
are more than a hundred cut-up frames to be let in this town
alone. The drawer branch has so far rallied that we may with
confidence say it is brisk ; the frames are not only fully em-
ployed, but some of the hosiers find a difiicnity in getting their
orders completed. The plain silk hose branch is duller than
ever, and, limited as are the number of workmen, we hear of
many being wholly stopped; they are destitute indeed. Even

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illy employed their situation is distressing, as the jour-
, now make silk stockings at pi per pair. There has been
stir with one principal house in making silk gloves, and
suds have been set on, but, as a great drawback, it has
pon gloves of very inferior quality, having cut thumb
The fancy lace trade still forms a striking contrast to

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iery manufactures ; nothing need be more fl.
ping in our opinion, can be more healthy.—No

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