The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-01-22


Total since January ST 467 las $703l 034
The spring dry goods traffic is gradually extend
ing. Though it does not yet possess that activity
which dealers anticipated in December, it shows
considerable increase over the transactions which
occured in the early part of 1852. This is owing to
the more general demand which now emanatcs from
every quarter of the country, and which has been
produced by our unparalleled prosperity during the
bygOne year. The influx OF gold has, doubtless,
contributed to success by enabling consumers to
buy more of, and pay higher prices for, such pro-
duets not only their absolute necessities require,
but as their luxurious appetites covet II is this
which has given such an impetus to agriculture,
emboldening our farmers to enlarge the scope Of
tihge, and rewarding their labors with Il prorusion
so great that they now can provide themselves with
finer and richer garments, while they are not indit-
ferent about the future And from both the abuu-
dance of the precious metal, and the good fortune
which has attended our husbandmen, manufacturing
derives its vigor and pro6tableness. Buyers from
distant markets are here in large numbers; and as
they have thus far sparingly purchased, and as
dealers from the neighborng cities display more will
lngness to operate, we may confidently expect
thorough revival Of animation within a very bref
period. The two large auction sales Of Lodi and
Portsmouth lawns, which are to conc OFT to-day or
Tomorrow have restricted operations during the past
week; but subsequent to their occurrence, shall
have an unimpeded and vastly augmented stream
OF business Brown sheetings and shrtings are
more sought after by shippers and local deal
ers, at full prices. The recent large opera
Mons in bleached goods have SO far reduced the
stock that holders are incapable of supplying
the demand Immediately. Hence these fabrics
are quiet but very firm. Cotton iiannes are
scarce and inactive. Prices have not varied IL
mted demand prevails for denims, at 81 l0c.
Drills more freely offered, especially to arrive, at
previous prices They command ready market.
however, and are, therefore, firm. The cessation of
activity in gnghams, ocCasiOned by the late up pre-
citation, has rendered holders somewhat dident and
they are now more willing to sell Lancasters at 1lc.,
figures Osnaburgs are still rare, and firmly held.
They remain quiet Lawns were inanimate pending
the public disposal to-day and tomorrow by Nessrs
Wilmerdngs Mount and Hasgcrty, Jones II Co, of
the entire production of Lodi and Portsmouth Com
panies. which exceeds 600 cases and comprises an
unusually elegant assortment quite as durable and
beautiful anything Of the kind imported from
Europe This is statement feel the greatest
pride in making and only regret that all our American
manufactures do not merit the same Communications
We hope, however. that the influence Of untram-
meled Intercourse and competition betweenour own
and other nations, and the progressive spead, and
sumers, will do much TO remedy our defects in MANI
featuring Though the production of printing cloths
is still ample the requirements OF Traders are 80
meroUs and urgent that our stock is kept down aud
the frmneSs and buOyancy in prices are preserved
Prints are in fair demand and steady Stripes
yet rather inactive, but not being abundant, they
maintain their prices, holders quoting them thus