New Orleans daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1851-1866, 1859-03-28
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LIVERPOOL, March 4. IL,

er Asla.J LIVERPOOL, March 4, 1859
Since our printed remarks of the 18th ult nothing
remarkable has occurred to influence any particular
change either in the character the aspect of our
Cotton market. Heavy receipts at the shippinr
ports continued rather longer than many antcinated
and under little disappointment arising from this
cause as we'll as renewed fears of hostities on the
Continent, the week ending the 18th ult. was dstin.
cushed by quetness of tone hesitation on the part
of buyers and in some quarters the DISPOSITION
evinced to realize gave consumers an ADVANTAGE in
prices, not generally however more than full Lied
gan insnuate itself; Continental affairs appeared
rather less portentous, and opinion since GAINING
strength daily that peace would not be interrupted
an active general inquiry has prevailed spinners,
spectators and exporters have operated with good
degree Of confidence, and the value of the staple for
| the most nseahle grades is again enhanced nearly
3lGd. per h. At these full prices there is however
no pancity Of supply; indeed holders pretty gener
ally show inclination to meet the demand combining
nevertheless, good measure of frmness
The late intelligence from the United States has
served though very slightly to assist the improved
tone experienced an indication of lessening receipts
may perhaps have been taken to open the promise of
more moderated crop estimates and as present com.
paravey high rates seem not altogether inconsistent
with such figures as 7000 900 bales for total yield,
tangible reduction from these might be ant 10 tell
favorably upon the value of the staple.
Amidst the uncertainties which at all times more
or less, almost naturally prevail and exercise nlue
the trade of Cotton it is matter of eratula.
ward character to the cheering state and healthy con-
ditiou of many markets for the consumption of the
manufactured article The ungenia aspect of affairs
in Europe must obviously entail some measure Of dis
trust adverse to commerce, and the wide range given
to the question of the supply of the raw material is
sufficient to inspire caution and keep alive reserve
occasionally these have pressed for attention rather
heavily but reinsurance has been found, and at the
present. moment is found in the extensive scale upon
which the consumption continues to rum The de.
mand for the East India markets. to the surprise of
many who predicted collapse, has continued to in.
crease and is now as vigorous ever, though it is
trne that late teegraphs from Bombay show some
symptoms of decline in prices for some kinds of
goods. Other markets are however, now beginning
to require increased supplies, and may not improbae.
bly, compensate, should any falling off occur in the
consumption of Cotton fabrics may be guaranteed at
least on enlarged scale at any previous time
all the elements of prosperity being associated in ia
vor of the consuming population.
Particulars of import, Sales etc. of Cotton from the
2Gth ult. to this date inclusive:
sS':sS '': a. A?s;ss"
$s;:s ,s$$$ Fiji; ;$
Stock of American Cotton in this port, 3O6 22O
bales, against 81 300 time last year, and of all
kinds, 35s, 74o. AGAINST los $50; Fair Uplands are
7;l6d ;,,Middling, I'd Fair Orleans I'D; Middng,
I'D per ID.
BREApsTuFFs.-There is no change to notice in
our market, the Interpretations altogether of
retail character at the following quotations:
NAVAL STORES AND TALLow.-Ihrpentine-
crude no change: Spirits. influenced by the ad-
vance in London, have improved here. AS being paid
the spot, but for arrival they are offered at lower
rates. Bizon Common has been coming forward
freely and with more desire to sell from the quay is
easier again; the sales the spot and to arrive 1000
barrels, chiefly at As Cd in other qualities there is
not any alteration Talow is du and the few
sales made have been at prices in favor of buyers,
generally about 52s Sd per cwt
Yours truly, JAMES HEWITT 70