The Centre reporter. [volume] (Centre Hall, Pa.) 1871-1940, 1871-11-17

In oil departments of domestic goods,
saws the New York IadepeRdeaf, prices
have continued firmcr, though the huHi-
ness Of the week has not been active
but the situation OF affairs is well under
stood hy both manufacturers and lobhers,
and there does not appear 30 be any ex-
pcctation ON either side Of material
reduction Of prices, except in some of
the undesirable styles of prints,
In unhleachcd sheetings and shirtng''
the demand for standards has been Ian
guild for home consumption, but more
activity for export The light weights
are in deficient supply. Prices remain
steady and unchanged.
In hloaohed sheotings and shirtings
there is an increased stock in tlrst hands oi
the best grades OF standards. while OF
the inferior makes there iS "a short sup
ply. But prices of all descriptions are
essentially unchanged and firm,
Printing cloths are shade lower, with
less tirmness in the market Some in'
considerable sales OF Ga standards fot
immediate delivery are reported at n
cents.
mand. With an increase of price and
an accumulation in first hands of the
less desirable styles, n diminishing bus
ineSs may be looked for until some re-
durtion shall stimulate purchases.
Ginghams are in the usual demand OF
the season but the sales are moderate
and prices unchanged
Cotton ilannels are selling steadily,
bat the demand does not vary essentially
from what is usual at this season. Prices
are steady aud unchanged.
In most descriptions OF blue and col
orcd goods the demand is light, even for
the season, and sales are limitsd but
prices are firm in ticks and sttipes, and
more active demand is expected in
goods of these classes.
Corset jeans are not in active demand,
and sales are 10 a moderate extent Prices
are steady and unchanged.
Camhrics maintain firm prices, from
the fact of there being limited stock IN
flrst hands but the sales are not large.
Rolled iaconets are in good supply,
but prices continue firm with moderate
sales.
Silesias are comparatively inactive,
and the supply in first hands is large
but prices continue firm and unchanged.
Muslin de laines are not selling 80
freely as might be expected from the at
tractive quality of the goods offered, and
their comparative cheapneSs bat prices
remain firm and without change.
Linseys are in diminishing demand,
and the sales of the season appear 10 be
nearly over but prices are unchanged
and steady.
Wooden shawls have sold freely all the
season, though for the past week the de-
mand was languid but the fashionable
makes find ready market, and prices OF
all kinds are steady. The less desirable
styles, however, can probably be had at
a small reduction.
The business in cloth and oyereoatings
is by no means active. The clothicrs
buy very sparingly, and the iobbers on
ly 10 make up assoTtments. Prices are
not materially changed.
In fancy caSsimeres there is fair de-
mand but the sales of the week have
been confined 10 q few desirable styles
for the city trade.
Satinets are slow Of sale and without
change in price.
Blankets have been in limited demand,
the sales being mostly confined TO the
better qualities for city trade; but prices
are unchanged.
The demand for flannels has somewhat
improved, and there is marked activity
in the better qualities. Prioes are firm.
American linens undergo but few
chsnges, and sales are more steady than
in any other class of domestic fabrics
bnt they grow in favor, and the demand
IA COOL nj steady prices.