New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1859-04-08
WEEKLY REVIEW
OF THE
DRY GOODS MARKET,
gv the Manufacturers Cloth Hall Association.
A. II. ALMY, Manager.
NEw.YoRK, l37 Broadway, }
TuupsDAy EVENING. April Z, 1879,

NEw.YoRK l37 Broadway,
THURSDAY EVENING, April 7, 1883.
The activity among the Jobber has been quite
noticeable tue past week but we report quiet market
in the package business. Tnere more confidence mani
tested in Domestic goods, notwithstanding the falling
of of orders. Contracts could be made extending into
late Autumn for of the principal styles of our
manufactures, if small concessions from the current
prices could be made.
The impression exists that the production of our
looms is not equal to the regular consumption of do
mestio goods ia the country and that the export trade
will be largely increased in consequence of the abau
donment the exclusive policy Of nearly ouethird Of the
population Of the world The productive power Of our
machinery a. the North hss rot been materially
increased in the last decade of years aud no important
increase has been in other districts, while every
other branch of industry has been enlarged with the
increasing population and the consequent development
Of the resources Of the country tis estmstei thst
the annual Productions OF the general manufacturing
departments Of the country amount 10 81 ,OOOO OOO
vet the Cotton manufacture represents less than one
tenth of that estimate. That production has really
overtaken consumption in tais department there IS
little doubt, yet il will require careful, intelligent
action on the part Of the manufacturer TO realize tle
full sdvsrtsge Of such position
The large stocks Of goods which oppressed the
market one yesr since, we're all required aud, although
sctive employment was seen in the manufacturing
districts no surplus existed at the erd of the season.
Yet, many goods were produced without rsmunsratiye
returns 70 the fabIicant.
The distribution of goods during the season 10 the
South snd Southwest has been lsrge-ths. Of the
nearby trade largely IN excess OF sane period last
year-but the West has, thus lar, taken very few
goods. The resent favorable reports of the future
crops. give encouragement that she will be sble to
purchase more literally, and that moderate trade
from that section Will be realized throughout the yea.
TIE indications of peace the Cor tinen, are more
favorable ss IL in the advance OF Cotton and the
fluctuations Of the London Exchange.
DrtUs.
The mNket hs, been without change.
There appears 70 be no positive accumulation, but
the slsckpess OF demand ate apparent. The Chins
news offers no pducement 70 Shippers but the export
demand for other sections keeps the stock within
reasonable quantity. Prices are nominaly supported,
and no great anxiety hss been manifested by holders.
In view of the hardening tendency of the Cotton Mar
ket, 10 yds ps goods are selling at SIC. csc.
% in Drills srs in good stock.
Broom SAeiings and Skirtirg'.
The,e has been DO accumulation OF Brown Sheet
mo. I'm, ,bAre h.s been a falling off OF the orders
which have characterized the Heavy Goods market for
the last three months and some concessions would DC
made for large lots There have been large shipments
reported from Boston to the principal export msrtes
which have relieved the manufacturers OF any snxisy
as to any accumulation during the Summer months
Light Sheetings are in good request and at SAVAGE
ing prices. Medium SheetiDgs are frn.
Heavy Shestpgs are in less demand. Taese goods
are chiefly ed at the South and in the sb'ence
Of the Southern buyers, no important sales can be
reported.
Bleaeked SkestiHgs and Shirtings.
Tie goods received to large sxteot to Gil orders
given in February sOd March, although there is .
larger supply on the msiktt