Evening star., 1869-04-16
Dry Goods,

The large holders OF domestic goods have
eNlnced degree Of anxiety 10 sell, the past
buyers, and sales have been large but prices
lave not been firmly maintained, even for the
standard marks OF cottons. In nearly all de-
scripnons Of cotton and woolen fabrics there
has been declining tendency, which may oe
attributed chiefly TO the continu ned stringency
OF the money market. A change for the pe;ter
as confidently looked for, or there would be n
very serious falling on OF prices. The North
and the West are both behind time; bu, there IS
no cause to apprehend a falling of in the trade
from these sections. The delay 40 owing Alto
gether 10 temporary causes.
The TRANSACTIONS IN unoleached shiriings and
sheetlngs have been on q limited scsle, aud on
terms which favor the buyer. though price, OF
standard qualities are nominally without
change. The price Of the new material and the
expectation OF an increased demand before the
end OF the present month, prevent any con-
siderable reduction OF rates. bleaohed shirt
ings and sheetings are dull, except for some OF
the more popular standard makes, and prices
OF all descriptions can hardly De quoted as
hrm. The next week or ten days Will doubt
hshed or not, for during that time the amount
certained.
Prints nave exhibited an exceptional ACTIVITY
during the week, and much larger sales have
been effected than of any other class OF domest-
les, and prices are firmer, though ;he light
fancy patterns do not sell freely at quotations.
Spragues fancies beisg l2H less I per cent,
and for ID Merrimacks the same pro. Is OBJ
aimed. Ginghsms are in fair demand for the
best qualities, without any material cnaage of
prices. Printed Law ms and peracles are fair
demand At steady rates, but they are no. quite
so active as at the beginning of the season.
Rolled Jaconets are IN very good supply, ana
prices are not fully maintained. Camorics are
IN fs.r demaLd, but some makes are offered ~ a
slight decline OF prices Silesias are IN but lit
tie demand. The season is not favorable %
them and sales are limited. Prices remain
without Quotable change. In al other descrip-
tions Of domestic cottons the market remains
without material change. Muslin de laines are
slow OF sale, except for u few choice styles
adapted to the season.
Wcollens are generally lower and dun, ex-
cept for certain makes of black and clored
cloths In crssimeres and satinets there is but
little doing, and prices are unsettled. The
stock in first hands is large, while the demand
is mostly confined 10 medium or low grades OF
cassimeres. The finer qualities OF saunels are
dull, but there Is falr demand for some OF the
lower grades. kentucky Jeans are without
any quotanle change Of prise. Carpets are in
good demann. and prices are steady. Brussels
and ingrains are equally called for, and the
manufacturers have considerably reduced their
stocks. Imported goods hrve not been actively
dealt IN during the week: and except for silks,
and The best styles adapted TO the city ;rade of
dress goods and summer fabrics, the demand
rs very limited. The importations and with
drawals from bonded warehouse for the week
have beed large, and the auction rooms have
been well supplied with every description OF
goods adapted TO the season. bat the oIddi ng
has not been lively. y. Independea: