Nashville patriot. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1858-1860, 1858-09-22
The nrx Good. Trade..

We notice a more general demand. especially
from the West; Ohio and the Northwest being
more fully represented. Buyers are freely
discCunting their bills, and several houses re-
port a better class of purchasers than at any
previous week this year. This is gratifying,
and evidences that our country merchants are
gradually becoming freed of their monetary
difficulties, and better able to avail themselves
of the trade which is expected during the
winter. The Southerners are quietly leaving
us, rather earlier than usual; which is ac-
counted for by the resolution of many tn
buy sparingly until they can see their way
clearer-it being an easy matter, in the pre-
sent abundant facilities for transportation, TO
make new additions tn their stocks If the
wants of their customers seem to warrant it.
The jobbers have done good business, and
they now begin to have more confidence in
the future. The gradual Improvement in the
prices of many of the leading fabrics has
tended much to infuse feeling of cheerful
ness among the trade. The heavy inquiries
! from the West have been confined chiefly to
plain staple goods these being better suited
to the spirit of retrenchment so general
throughout that section. Western collections,
we understand, show some improvement. but
are still largely behind. The recuperative
energies of the Northwest have suffered some
what from the partial failure of the crops,
which fact. taken in connection with the very
abundant European harvest, increases the ne
. cessity of continued indulgence and caution
on the part of both trader and eastern mer-
chant
The commission houses are not doing much
business: in fact, some, we notice, are quite
idle. A circular has been addressed to us.which
informs us of the organization of "Manu-
facturers' Cloth Hail." at No. % Broad street,
in this city. AS there appears to be little
misrepresentation as to the intentions of those
who have started this new feature of the dry
goods interest, we have taken some pains to
inquire into it. 1t is substantially modelled
after the cloth halls of Manchester or rather
an exchange, by which the manufacturer is
brought more closely in contact with the con-
sumner, dispensing to some extent with the
commission dealer. For long time the pro-
posed change has been urged, and it now
seems to be approaching realization. There
are many facts that can be produced which
will tend to establish the feasibility of the
new organization, and we are not surprised
to see the increasing attention which it is re-
ceiving from all concerned.
The main features of the system are deriv-
ed from the charter of the New York Ware
housing Company, which has a capital of
100000. The important privilege which
this company possesses is the legal negotiable
ity of the warehouse receipt, which is avail
able for raising funds. Without going so far
as do many manufacturers, we are willing to
ton and hearty encouragement, on the same
grounds that we support Board of Trade,
Chamber of Commerce, or a Corn Exchange.
The beneficial influence of these institutions
upon our commercial prosperity is admitted
on all sides, and We do not zee why the same
principle. introduced into the dry goods in
terest, cannot be attended with like result.
The trade has always been more or less
scattered and irregular. What we want is
trat of fba huC fo
one concern, and the present plan appears to
be especially applicable to the exigency. The
unbrOken prosperity of the manufacturers of
Manchester is, no doubt, owing in a degree
to the Cloth Hall system, and in view of the
depressed condition of our manufacturers, the
plan is worthy of more than ordinary atten-
ton.
a significant item in the annual statistics
of the cotton trade is the large increase this
year-3ol 900 bales-in the exports to Great
Britain, while our own spinners have taken
only 452, lS5 bales, which is 2l3, 533 bales less
than the previous year.
DRILLS--The export demand has been mod
crate but holders evince much iirmness, ask
ing 81 for good makes. The confirmation of
the advices respecting the peace with China
is at hand, but there being so little known of
the details of the treaty, there is at the mo-
ment but few inducements for large opera
tions. We are all aware that a large and
prosperous trade with China must follow, but
yet shippers are disposed to await further in
formation.
SHEETINGS AND SHIRTINGs.-There is fair
business doing in brown. but we are unable
to see how the manufacturer makes any pro-
fit at present prices. Heavy goods are sell
ing at SIC. The production is now on a more
limited scale; the rise in cotton checks max
ing.-Bleached sheetings are quite scarce;
and we notice much buoyancy in prices. The
stock is small, which is owing chiefly to the
suspension of work in the bleacheries during
the past six months. Contracts for ~ by so
have been made for future delivery. These
goods are now mostly sold direct to the distri
buting houses.
DENNIS AND STRIPEs.-Prices have not i'm
proved. The margin for profit is now very
light the rise in the raw material having en-
HANGED the cost considerably. The shipments
to the South American market have been I'M
usually small this year.
Printing Cloths are quoted lite lower
The printers are not taking so many as FORM
erly. The introduction of the topical figures
does not favor free purchasers. They find
that this work consumes much more time
than they would wish, although they have no
reason to complain of the favor in which the
topical style is received by all classes of buy
ers Much improvement in prints has been
made within year or two. We quote the
providence market as follows. The following
are the sales for the week:
Pieces. I Pieces
5000 64O63 privat trims 1000 GA c9645kc
900 64064 51sc q 900 6oaR6O private trims
5000 64E964, SIC. 20o0 4s952, private trims
1000 60@6s private trims -
5000 6Od964, 53Sc. SIS, 900 pieces.
WoOLENs-The marked improvement in the
make of American Cassimeres is. we are
pleased to see, appreciated and there is
quick sale for all choice makes, with orders
ahead. The inferior qualities are not much
sought after.-There Is beginning ODE some
inquiry for heavy Pilots and Petershams of
English make. Our own heavy overcoatings
are doing very well.
AUCTION SALEs.-The offering of 1862 lots
of rich ribbons, yesterday and to-day, proves
very attractive. The choice fancy styles
prising the entire importation of Messrs
Theron, Haviland IL Co., was satisfactory
nne. The catalogue was composed mostly of
Stella, broche and chenille shawls The Of
ferings of tomorrow and next day, promise
To be quite inviting.
FoREIGN GGoDs.-These, as a general re-
mark, are doing rather better, owing to more
Inquiries from jobbers. The business in dress
goods at private sale is somewhat checked by
the announcement of liberal offerings shortly
through the auction rooms. The finer des-
'riptions of goods are not much inquired for,
While staple articles meet with ready sale. A
Few styles of foreign prints are selling freely,
particularly the Armaranth.-N Y. Post Sept
l5h.
SNGULAR.-Mrs. Marshall. of Tallahatchee
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