The Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1868-1895, 1876-05-24
COMMERCIAL.

COMMERCIAL.
Business affairs have moved somewhat slug
gishly during the week ending this evening,
though sales In the various departments OF
trade aggregate an amount which evidences
that Indianapolis is doing her full share OF
business. Fortunately for the interests OF the
city, her busip ess men in their survey of the
field, appreciate the obstacles they
are called upon to surmount, and
do not hesitate to adjust their
affairs to the exigencies Of the times. They
have full stocks, but are not overstocked, and
are therefore relieved OF the distressing anxi-
eties of those who purchase largely, not know
ing what they will do with their goods. The
times demand prudence, economy, vigilance,
and more than average industry. These
forces, always potential, in achieving success
are peculiarly valuable when business sur
roundings are unfavorable and the outlook
gloomy.
DRY GOODS.
In this department of business dealers report
fair trade, but 1t is largely in domestic goods,
in which prices are down to a level, never be-
fore hs ard of, and it would seem impossible for
any further decline to take place. Eastern
manufacturers are failing, and the indications
point TO the fact that as soon as stocks on hand
Buyers will do well to lock at the
subject, for there may be money in it..
The New York Comms rcial Bulletin, of Satur-
day, referring to the trade in domestic dry
goods, says:
The trade movement has been slow with the
domestic commission houses as a rule, but
little more animation has been observed in
fancy and shirttng prints, which were taken
in small parcels 10 a fair aggregate amount
yUEE q m
although individual transactions were com
paratively small, and in accordance with the
immediate wants ofretailers.
Next Tuesday 8 great trade sale OF 5000 pack
ages domestics is still the main topic OF con-
veIsatiOn in the trade, and the event is looked
forward 10 with the utmost interest as the
probable forerunner OF q steadier and more
satisfactory market than has been seen for
many months past, on which point there is
little diversity OF opinion.
Cotton goods have been very quiet in agents
hands, and little Improvement can be expect
ed until the results OF the great trade sale
have become known. Fine bleached shirt ngs
have, however been in fair request, and lead
ing makes are firmly held at current quota
TORS, The jobbing trade has been light, apart
from q fair demand through orders for limit
ed reassortments of the most staple fabrics.
Prints.-Ihere has been rather more doing
in fancy and low-prtced shirting prints, and
lille agents sales have chiefly been effected
in small lots, a fair aggregate distribution has
been reached, and the supply OF fancy prints
is gradua ly getting into good shape, owing
now standing idle. Job prints have been do
ing well in jobbers' hands and MORNINGS are
in steady request.
Dress goods have been in moderate demand
from first hands, and both cotton and worsted
makes have been q little more active with
supply, and styles which are not strictly de-
sirable are selling at prices which leave no
margin of profit TO manufacturers.
Hosiery.-White cotton hose and brown
half-hose have been in improved request by
J0hbeTS.
In the department OF
GRoCEIEs
trade has been fairly active, though as q gen.
eral thing buyers are purchasing limited
stocks, preferring to order frequently, and as
prices are fiuctuating within very narrow
limits the policy is not only safe, but suits all
parties. Sugars are ruling firm at quotations,
and coffees are steady. In other departments
of trade very few changes are required in quo
tations compared with last week.
WOOL.
There have been more liberal receipts during
the week, though an active movement OF the
spring clip is not expeeted for ten days or two
weeks yet. The Philadelphia wool market is
reported unsettled and prices declining, the
belief among dealers being that values have
not yet touched bottom. Sales are freely
made in that market at large concessions, and
a further decline is anticipated.
RECEIPTS AND SHIPMENTS.
The following is An exhibit OF receipts and
shipments of the articles named for the week
ending May 20: