The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-02-10


Ticks are in light supply aud fair request, at last
weeks quotations WOCens perhaps less active.
bnt they maintain their value, as they must continue
to do while the raw material remains as rare aeu
dear, production as limited, and stock OF goods az
small as now. Blankets nearly out OF rst hands,
and are much wanted, at full rates. Cassimeres are
in moderate demand; the stock il not excessive and
prices are sustained. Cloths are sparingly offered
pending the advent OF a more animated demand for
distribution when holders suppose they will obtain
their present claims, which are now refused by
buyers. Doeskins are plenty. saleabls and steady.
Jeans are freely purchased, NJ uniform rates LIN
scys are more inquired for, at II l9c. Mouso lie
LANES arc becoming active and bnoyant; these
goods we formerly failed to produce In ~ fas a
manner a. European manufacturers, but OF late
q very decided Improvements mas occurred IN
our productions, which are now quite creditabie.
though capable Of further improvements. The At
lantic and Hamilton fabrics are deserving Of
much praise The best and neatest styles sell at l8o.
Manchester goods are o. better quality tnan eveT
nets are In fair demand, and firm. Tweeds are IN
poor supply, and In pretty brisk request, at full
prices Foreign manufactures are still increasingly
active and remunerative. The importations have
principal demand is yet to be satisfied. In view q
these circumstances, factors assume greater oonfi-
dence, aud put forward higher claims. They thus
temporarily divert buyers to the public sales whore
the latter eyince much spirit and liberaty in their
purchases seduced, as they are, by the prospect q
obtaining supplies In the auction rooms on
more reasonable terms than elsewhere. That
this entincement will not long endure I'D
rnits Of little doubt for, when the oompe
ton for goods at the auction sales increases prices
must rise and by doing no they will seriously thwart
the designs Of purchasers who will have to turn upon
the OF private traders, who will then havo
buyers in their power, and who doubtless will then
chastise them for their present partial neglect of
gular sellers. These are not eager to realize now
they hope, with diminution OF stocks. and an in
Of demand to be able to dispose Of their snp
plies in a more advantageous manner by and by.
Imported dress goods in good request, and oo,n
nand full prices. Bareges, dc laines. mnslins, and
organizes are readily taken, at steady rates. Cling
hams, lawns, and prints are rather more sought
after and rule very firm Cloths, doeskins, &c., are
much needed, and pay we'll. Ribbons are more easi-
y sold especially the plain and bright fancy plaid
styles. Silks are more inquired for. Though large
amount was imported the consumption has so far
kept pace with the arrivals, that it has left US In
possession Of reduced stock, which holders think
will he more desired shortly, and probably increase
in value. The black styles have met with the most
favor, but damask and other fancy descriptions have
been pretty actively sought after. Linens are COM
paratIvely scarce and quiet. at steady rates.