The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-03-10

Inc IOHoWlny - D comparative StaJement on the
shipments hence, between March LIST and 9th
-1s62--1S53- Decrease
Cotton Goods, pigs. 1o74 GAS 420
Woonens do not seem very active, but they are
rather scarce and stffly held, in view of the in
creasng worth of the raw material, which will here
after seriously interfere with the production. 1t is
this consideration which leads holders Of goods to
believe that as soon their fabrics regain dealers
notice. they will be readily taken at prices above
those which can now be obtained for them, and bet
ter proportional to the cost of their production In
this conviction we cannot avoid participating, for
think that provided that all things remain as they
now are, such an appreciation the one which fac
tors look forward to is Inevitable We not igno
rant of the arguments used to dsspate the opinions
of holders. We know that it is imagined by some
that the present limitation of operations and
amplitude of importations will entail such
accumulation Of stock here as will prove burthen
some to the market, destroying its firmness and
buoyancy. Such forebodings would greatly in
uence us, were We less acquainted with the present
condition and prospects of the trade than happen
to be. But under existing circumstances they do
not occupy our minds very long; and in order that
others may think as little of them as we do, it Is
only necessary to remind them of what they have
already learned and forgotten, viz that the lightness
OF present purchases will leave an unsatisfed de-
mand, which, when It occurs, will rapidly devour
the goods in market, and subsequently exceed the
production. In all these remarks we have had in
view none other than desirable fabrics for every
dealer understands the comparative worthlessness
and unsaleableness of second rte and inferior
commodities, just now, when all consumers seek
for the very best goods
Plain and fancy cassimeres are sufficiently freely
bought to prevent them from becoming more alum
dant, though the receipts fair. Prices with
ont variation. Cloths Of desirable styles in fair
request, at full and rising rates. The stock is not
large, and not likely to receive many additions ere
the season ends. Deaines are In good supply and
moderate demand ut unaltcred figures. Flannels are
scarce and quiet, at former quotations Jeans are
sparingly offered and purchased but remain firm
Linens are more sought after at zoe. and over
having increased In value during the week. Satnets
are not very abundant, while continuing in good re-
quest and steady. Tweeds are rare and needed.
There is rather more doing in foreign productions
Both country and city jobbers buying up all the
to be less inquiry for British than for other
European fabrics, which some say is owing to the
fact that our own manufactures come into closer
competition with those Of great Britain than of the
continent. We believe such to be the CASE and arc
glad of it, as such a competition must undoubtedly
stimulate lubricants TO greater exertions in order
to attain hat excellence of quality and finish in their
productions which alone will secure them the
home market. The lighter descriptions OF imported
goods are attracting attention. and will daily
ncrease in favor until the season is over German
and though arriving freely they are not increasing
in stock. So, likewise, are British dress goods,
which, however, are more abundant than other
kinds and therefore leas firm, and less buoyant in
price All descriptions Of staple goods are in steady
request, and maintain their former valne. The auc
ton rooms are deneely thronged, as there are
Offering large proportion Of the early imports OF
French commodities, which find ready buyers and
realize full prices,