The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-05-17
1854 1855. 1861
Cotton yarns exE'd
in lbs. weight. 34,1S5,775 % 653 e9I as 237 142
Cotton manufaots

yards. 1896 48o 095 1876 426 500 455 500 $50
consequently exceeded 1853 by sixteen mi5ns OF bs OF
yarn at the rate OF 100 coo bales
ton Of cotton snnum in this article may not
be the case that the export Of yarns the remaining
mir months Of the year will oe kept NJ at this ra bat
prices 60 not check the demand there il mp-o5s-
biliy ofi.s being particularly il Russia should take
large quantity the market there being % bare
yarns. The home trade will show, We believe 4 much
larger consumption in 1855 than for the last years.
hut this we cannot state in figures until the exports of
the en-e year are made up. The fac that most ~ the
large home trade merchants hold very little stock will
induce them to purchase more largely when prices
come settled enc way the Others FOR the question s
scan the present rate OF prices be permanently sin
render it possible if nothing else Vii Thsre is ons point
TO which We have called attention previously and which
will be found to have effect upon the value cotton
amcmensry scarcity Of woS Let It BE- borne in mind
that some descriptions OF wool have risen 40 per cent
tcuary coarse qualities must be given up for the pre-
sent. Will such . circumstance have effect whatever
upon the prices Of domes,ics and other heavy cotton
goods The answer 10 plain and the realization after
OF time only While the nearer continental customers
hetiatDg to purchase at present market rates
glad TO state that the accounts from America, In
dis and China, are somewhat Gvo,abe. The ex-
ports both to Australia and California have Aerly been
IN unison with actual and an
ing trade ct remuneratve prices Is looked for in
those quarters On the continent the Of
stocks OF finished articles is noticed in market
here Nest manufacturers are working to order,
engaged for weeks to and the superior taste sho
II the selections Of designs and colorDgs has gven the
can markets, well in this country, in all cases
where prices about equal The recent a-ge direst
exports OF cotton and colonial wool from London
ircication OF what remarked. Bremen becoming
important market for cotton and the who
formerly bought in Liverpool are now supplying them
selves nearer home II must be confessed that the
cotton dealers have shown great foresight sBp
plying themselves freely at the beginning of the season.
when prices were yet more moderate.
Letters which we have received from Russ,. to-day
speak of a probable modification Of the tsrif whi h
the moment may prevent shipments while in prcspsc
Ayvo Int pfsx pIoAh
result. Stocks Of goods are also small in Russia and
activity now perceived in the Industrial esta5
yarns have sold well atteriy. supply and demand
have, seems to be the case become equslzsd all
.Se. ne ""1, y argues wen ,os gr aver s.eadnsss 9,
hsve experienced in former years. NOT likely
under such circumstances.
TIE London Bankers Magcsine gives the f,Iowiag re-
view Of the money market for April
The intimated arrangement OF . treaty Of peace S.
the close OF March had beneficial influence on none
tary and mercantile affairs. Generally expected it
was the event, when announced, elected expressions
that the commencement OF April wss marked BY cor.
tinued buoyaucy in a description of securities, and
resumption OF activity in trade. The sustained de-
mand for money however, occasoned some anxiety,
the remsnrg ins,ament: on the Loan and Ex:heS aer
outstanding the Bank Of France reduced the rate Of
discount from Fix to five per cent corresponding
ment was made BY the Directors Of the Bank OF Eng
lsnd In this anomalous position Of thinGs-altho1gh
the policy of the latter establishment was CON sidered
to ssys the and as the
month advanced the demand for accommodation became
less urgent Still despite all predictions to the contrary
the authorities of Threadneede street. have manifested
disposition to make Concessions even TO the extent OF
equazipg their rates. and 1t is questionable whe
caution in this respect is the multitude Of oompa
Mes local and foreign the promoters of which seeking
subscriptions in the open Market and were the directors
to encourage by any relaxation however slight, the
spirit manifested to engage In these adventures large
absorption Of pal would take place to the preice Of
commerce and recognized Industrial progress Another
to be found in the foresight necessary in ascsrainug
the views Of ment TO their measures for rastg
this YEARS. supplies; and since it Is now currently
an amount of from fl0, 900 600 to sld,000,OO
is contemplated, it would be indiscreet TO mako
time be borne mind that shipments of the precious
metals to the East including remittancss account Of
ports Of Austraan and American gold eshoush those
from Melbourne are now arriving more freely have
failed to supply the deficiency which has gradually in
creased in the Banks stock of bullion. These points
sidered thedirecors feel themselves justified in tempo
rariy abstaining from interference with the quotations
the vsus w
subsequently decreased ard ON the 23d and oath first
class paper negotiated at per cent and
men the loan. Since then there has been again
active demand which is maintained thr ough the reports
already referred TO. II will be perceived by
our usual comparative table of prices, that the
range in consols has exceeded l per cent, while
the quotation OF that security ~ now lower than
at the commencement of the month. This may
be planned by the circumstance OF the great rise hav
ing occurred antecedenty to the successful termination
Of the conferences Paris through the speculative ops
ratons Of French capitalists aud others Although the
payment of the dividends has rnce taken place. the pub
lie have not purchased to any great extent preuming
that the government may find essential to increase the
supply of stock by fresh creation TO quida.e the
standing engagements incurred on account of the
The impression with respect to the negotiation Of loan
has become much stronger within the last few days. and
prices have consequently again given way. Exchequer
bills continue to fuctuate between trifing discount
and par but If the Treasury authorities in ad tion to
direct ncezs Of the debt carry out funding the value
Of these securities will probably experience slight i'm
provement. As indicating the state of business with
ference to the rato money advances conso for short
periods cannot be obtained under six per cent.
The annexed statement exhibits tbs quantity and value
Of foreign dry goods entered At this port for consump
tion for warehouse and also the from
house. during the week ending and including Thur sday
May ID, 1866
MOVEMENTS FOREIGN DRY Goons.
Entered for Consumption.
Quantity. Value
Manufactures Of WOOL. ,361 $407, 268
DO. OF cotton. .......1 O86 1872 I'll
do. Of silk. .............. 3A ISL ,904
40 of 649 235 9b2