The New Orleans bulletin. [volume] (New Orleans [La.]) 1874-1876, 1875-01-30
Activity in the Tea Trade.

Activity in the Tea Trade.
Late in December last attention was called
to indications pointing at that time to re-
newal Of activity in tea as likely to ensue on
the turning of the year. Those Indications
are now fully verified. Business has been re-
corded since the first inst. to the extent OF
fnlly "A, 600 packages OF green tea, 5000 OF
Japan, and II, 900 Of Oolong, or total OF
13S, 600 packages counting only those reported
since the first inst, this quantity almost
entirely being Sales direct from importers
hands, through their brokers, though in some
instances the invoices were resod This no.
table activity, which shows as yet no signs of
subsldlng, has been at marked advance in
prices, while the quotations Of the line trade
have been raised from five to ten cents per
pound. The business has been stimulated by
the prospects of duty being again imposed,
which would, Of course, advance prices. The
more cheerful condition of monetary affairs
here and in the West has also tended to give
an impetus to the trade.-N. 7. Bulletin
The Dry Goods Trade.
New York journal of Commerce, Jan. 25
The inquiry for most kinds of domestic
fabrics has been bat moderately active, and
although prices are fairly supported, there
does not seem to be SO much strength in the
market as was anticipated at this part Of the
season Buyers from the Southwestern States
are now here, but they are purchasing with
great caution. There has been q good de-
mand during the week for brown cotton sheet
ings and shirtings, and the prospects of the
market are in favor of an increased inquiry
at full prices. There is an in proved demand
for bleached goods, and the market is much
stronger than it was a week ago. There con-
tinues to be an active inquiry for spring styles
Of cassmeres, and large quantities Of goods
have changed hands during the week.
Prices are still somewhat irregular, but the
manufacturers express themselves as being
satisfied with the present condition and flu
ture prospects of the market. There are no
excessive stocks on hand in any department
Of the dry goods trade, and the prevalent
feeling in the market indicates a fair spring
business at remunerative prices. There does
not seem to be any disposition on the part of
jobbers to buy largely, and in fact no specu-
lative demand has been developed.
The importers OF linen fabrics complain
that trade is very dull, and prices unsatis-
factory ..-.-..
Wooden goods are in better demand at
prices that are satisfactory to the importers.
Silks are in fair demand, and prices well
kept up; the stock on hand, however, is in
creasing. but the tone of the market seems
strong
Business Matters in New York City.
n. Y. Times. 26th inst.l
Inc week which ended on Saturday last
differed considerably from the previous week, |
80 far as business in financial circles was con-
cerned. The fluctuations, as rule were less |
violent. and dizziness prevailed during most
Of the time.
The general trade of the city was very mod
crate in extent. The import of merchandise |
at the port for the week, including 81 49,
1868 dry goods, were SG,O79, 34S, while the ex-
ports Of produce and merchandise were 81
659, 275, and the exports OF specie 81, 6s2. G6S.
The increasing volume OF imports re-
presents the usual preparations for the Spring
trade. In mercantile circles the number of
interior BUYERS present in the market was
larger than the previous week; but many of
these have confined their operations to a
survey of the field, and have not purchased |
literally as vet. The low values current for
goods generally especially cotton and wooden
fabrics are likely to encourage purchases
when the season is further advanced. The
leading domestic commission merchants are
making a good display of Spring goods, and
importers are beginning to receive their sup
ply Of Spring fabrics.
The import entries at New York on foreign
dry goods and general merchandise (not in
Guiding foreign specie), since July l, 1874, are
as follows The figures are official up to the
close Of December and since seml-oficial
from the custom-house
Total ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $3.50, 401, 500
To same date 1874. ........-..... s1,S64,962
Increase in 1875. IS, $50, 1877
The export clearances from New York of
domestic produce and miscellaneous goods.
foreign articles re-exported, since
July !, 1874, are as follows
Total s153, GAL 254
To same date in 1874 ...... l76,l32O96
Decrease in 1875 $22, 49O, $40
Cold January 49, 1875. ........ 1926
Gold, January "a, 1874. ....... 1111aaI
The exports Of gold and silver from New
York since July l, 1874, are as follows: