The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-04-23

The following is statement of the receipts of the
Morris Canal from the opening to 10th inst. =
March 2s first week, earlier than usual slss %
April 2, second g :. 2,30s 43
Amt received earlier than any previous year 50 AIS Al
April 10 1852 49,. 1892 81 April Q, 1858 124 %
April II, 6 ..... SIS 20 April 10, " 5,3S7 %
Total amount of receipts 10th inst .S1l.9sO 6S
Up to the same time year the receipts amounted
only 81 100 17-showing increase of SS9 81 to
april l6, 1883
The Pennsylvania Coal Company have made arrange
ents bring to MARKET in the ensuing season. 500
COAL being of IS 900 last year The
delivery viii commence the 9th May. The coal
known the Ptston coal is mined from coal fields in
Wyoming Valley and Pitston, and is white ash anhra
cite.
The receipts Of the Richmond and Danvle Railroad
Company for the six months ending March 3lst 1858,
amounted to Sol 500 e. against eSs 81 for the cor
responding period the previous wing increase
of s32, 622 70.
The dry goods business is increasingly active, though
otherwise quite prosperous has been earlier
in the season. Factors anxious to realize,
especially upon undesirable fabrics which
abundant, and not in much request This is an evil
which has existed long time and ought to be rsmeded
without delay. When merchants bay goods tor this
market they should exercise their Judgment more than
many Of them do to select articles OF qua ty and
style that would exactly meet the wants of their
toners. Could they succeed in doing this they might
by and perseverance, they would find their business
less ksome and lucrative than naturally is and
will be while the productions designed for the trade of
New York imported manufactured without due
regard for the Of the Large have
been the receipts of goods here during the past three
months, were they seasonable aud charitable they
I,,- a; ,b,t;o
fun prices those which happened meet the views of
purchasers. But as q considerable portion Of them
undesirable, it has remained in first hands to de-
press the market and enervate prses operators will
but dtate upon this fact they will find that great
is the evil to which have adverted, it be Of
fectualy removed in the manner which we have prev
ou.y suggested Our local oobsrs very busy in sup
plying the orders of Western dealers who the largest
country purchasers here at present. and who will be fol-
lowed by those from the East and North whence there
is moderate but reviving inquiry
Brown sheetnss and shirtngs in better supply and
offered easier terms, which has induced larger pur
chases, especially of the lighter Styles the heavy
grades held with the utmost frmness. Bleached
sheetings and shrtings still freely dealt in partly by
home consumers bat mainly by shippers, at rather
lower rates Denims eagerly sought after and ap
pear steady and uniform. Drills rather dull browns
sell slowly, in part to exporters at &c. other styles
are insnnate, at 8Ec. for bleachsd, and exc for
blues. There prevails animated demand for
einghams at 10c 10zc for Manchester, and 1lc for
Glasgow and Lancaster. Lawns rather quiet the
sales of Hadey Falls and Portsmouth goods by Wilmer
dings Mount, the 18th instant and Of Lodi printed
lawns, by Hsggerty, Jones Co., on the 14th instant,
have furnished the trade with sufficiently ample stocks
too keep them out of the market for time hence
The Hadley Falls and Portsmouth Co catalogue consist
ing of 462 lots sold At lie 1Hc averaging about
II .c nearly 2sc below what the list Of Portsmouth
goods disposed of in January averaged. The Lodi Co.'s
goods were sold at proportonate rates. Esnkins
slowly bought at lie for plain l2c for striped and 13c
for checked and twiled OsDaburgs becoming more
abundant and less saeabe at ansud prices
not dispose of them in large quantities without making
some concession. An augmented stock and diminished
inquiry have essened the value Of Printing Cloths about
nc Prints are freely rendered at nc. nc. lower
prices but do not find any freer purcha these
suppose the turning point has not yet been reached
Stripes quite abundant and failing to attract the
attention Of bayers-they depreciating Ticks
taken they arrive at very full rates The fol-
lowing comparative statement of the shipments hene
between April LIST and goth -
1852 1858 Increase
Cotton goods, pkgs..........,. 116 6,7l5. $3.50
woolleps active, though besides the exist
Gem ana LOT goous, tucfe dT0
king for articles adapted 10 the auumna clothing trade
which are partially met by importers who accept the
orders from clothsrs extremely low figures of
the ease and cheapness with which the description Of
fabrics which these need be produced and imported
The execution OF those orders will probably da mage the
success of heavy American manufactures though the
superior quality and finish of these may preserve prece
dence for them The stocks in market very
meagre and the produc ion is unusually light. These
circumstances impart great confidence 10 owners and
there Is, consequently no apparent eaeerress 70 sell az
current prices There less doing in blankets a.
chasers but they viii remain long neglected should
the high prices and limited stock OF wool continue TO
obstruct their manufacture as much a. nov The best
makes of cassneres readily bought at full rates but
medium and low grades though freely ofe ed st afurher
red sparDgy dealt The trade 10 clio rs is ire
plar but moderate n 81 ent and indicative # rm mar
ket II probable that very large purchases Of these
goods will be made during the net two mouths or until
the demand for articles suited to the fall eason becomes
vigorous. Delanes have attrac cd more attention
from dealers who think that by purchasing them nov At
current and holding them till autumn good
profit may be secured The very high prices claimed for
nannes have intercepted the demand for such Jeans
are exceedingly dull and somewhat nominal Linseys
have been rather better request At unsiterei quota
tons There has been more DOING in saenetts which
are in fair supply and freely offered previous figures
very good inquiry exists for tweeds at uniform rates.
The private transactions in foreign goods have been
comparatively ght Though large numbers u buyers who
deferred purchasing early 10 the expectation OF
considerable reduction in prices towards its close have
arrived in the city hey have not entered the market
freely. In view OF this Ldi'po.on to buy, holders Of
heavy stocks very tmd and anxious u realize which
some OF them strive 70 do by cDcedng little price and
anordnR extended accommodation 10 the way OF credit
But this does not suffice 70 attract dealers who possess
ing smrle means after hqudating their previously
trsced obligations refuse 70 operate With freedom with
on, obtaining much greater reduction n the ratios
factors willing 10 grant Hence both pare. re.ort
20 the auction rooms, one 10 SCI snd the other 10
buy advautsgeousy as possible But here purcha
off best other than The most select goods
which need not go under the hammer At all bring prices