Nashville union and American. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1853-1862, 1853-12-10
NEW YoRK DRY GOODS MARkEr.

FoREIEN DRY GooDs.-The business of the past
week has been remarkably small it always is the
lsst week of November the only transactions which
have taken place relate to job lots which have been
picked up by the large Western buyers, who will
not fairly commence their purchases until the mid
die Of next month Some few sales Of goods adapt
ed to the Clothing trade are being made, but trade
generally is dull Importers are beginning to re-
ceve their spring goods the first instalment of their
importations isnow arriving and strong confidence
is entertained that we shall have good season; the
stocks throughout the interior are well sold down,
and the Jobhers OF distant cities are satisfied with
their autumn trade, country is in fine condi-
ton, and the money market is gradually growing
easier and the crops are coming forward for sale at
high prices.
The severe pressure through which we have
passed viii undoubtedly leave some useful lessons
Tor the future and teach merchants the folly of
leaning on aid from the Banks in time of need.
The high rates of money for the last two months
has cut down the profits considerably butt IS some
time since ourmerchauts have suffered in this man
ner, and the lesson will be salutary one.
That the prospects for the future are encouraging
NAV be reasonably inferred from the fact that ru-
NOR says many new firms will be formed on the
first of the coming year. Every thing looks ike
confidence in prosperous future as TO the present
we have nothing special to say-the stocks well
run dowl-the prices abroad continue high with no
prospect of iiminution-the demand from the in
terror of our own country will be large and the
means Of payment are ample. During the last year
the credits Of the Importers have been unreason-
ably extended and unless they are eurtailed they
will sooner or later do much harm. Eight months
credit is long enough, and to this complexion they
should come with unhinching resolution. Will the
Domestic Commission Houses sustain them?
Domestic DRY GooDs-This usually the dulest
period of the year for the sale of Domestic Dry
Goods The spring styles have not yet been open
ed publicly, consequently no sales are made except
from the stock remaining over, which is usually
light. A few articles have been in request for ex-
port Brown Drills, for instance, have been sold
clean up and it is difficult to fill orders. Prices
have not advanced, bnt they are very firm. Blue
Prints, &c nave also been taken in small lots for
export, at previous rates. The sales of the general
run of prints have been mostly confined to small
lots to supply the wants of the Jobbers. The bust
ness in these goods will not probably commence until
the middle Of next month. Ginghams are firm,
with only light sales. Nous de LANES are with
out alterations. A few sales have been made ofneW
and approved patterns but not any great extent,
vet prices are well sustained. Cloths, Cassimeres
Satinets, &c, remain without animation the trans
actions being confined TO small lots Blankets are
inactive but with light stock, and holders are not
pressing on the market The demand for shawls
has fallen off The balance of the seasons produc-
ton is however unusually light Brown Sheetings
and Shirtings are steady, the sales being confined
to lots as wanted by the trade.-CourSe' and In