The New Orleans daily Democrat. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1877-1880, 1878-08-16

The Philadelphia Record says: "There is a 8
improved feeling and more active movement
In nearly all branches of the package trade,
and the general aspect of the market is full OF
policy that has come to be generally adopted
BY the trade, and that has probably grown
out of their nearness to the principal centres
of distribution from the mills, are disposed to
defer purchases as much as possln1le u,ltli an
increased demand from the smaller dealers
necesstates stocking up to meet 1t, but job
bers from the West and South are taking hold
literally, and the aggregate movement from
first hands Is steadily enlarging. Transac-
tions. however, are generally based upon
welI-assured present and prospective wants,
and notwithstanding the growing confidence
of distributors in the stability OF the market,
there is little or no tendency to speculation to
note in any quarter.
THE TRADE OUTIooK.-An extended tour
during the week among merchants, trades
men, manufacturers and representative bust
ness men fully convinces US that the long
looked-for revival of trade has indeed com
menced The progress at first may be slow
and gradual, but the upward movement has
begun. and it will sweep onward in Increased
dimensions until all our Industries are again
in motion and honest labor finds steady en-
ployment. Retail dry goods merchants are
The outlook warrants them with new
naint and fixtures to render their
stores attractive. Many Of them are moving
into more commodous quarters, and
all are preparing for an enlarged autumn
business. Interior dealers say the agricul-
turaI communities are in a good financial con-
diton. Three years OF abundant harvests
have enabled farmers to pay, up their debts;
lift their mortgages, wipe out their taxes, and
they now will supply their families with
staple merchandise. which SO long, through
forced economy, has been denied them House
keeping goods Of every description. as we'll az
all articles of clothing and underwear, will be
among the first purchases made, so that
country stores in all sections will share in HI
| increased trade. Furniture, carpets and
house-furnishing goods, will be next in de-
mand, and it will be liberal one. as the veal
and breakage in these departments during the
last few. yetfrs mas tu roob esstent not heer
supplied anew Articles of luxury,will be more
or less sought AFTER and as business improves
the circle of wants enlarges, until all parts Of
the great machinery of business are again in
successful motion. The dry goods jobbina
trade breathes a new life and seems to have
caught a new inspiration: Hopefulness has
taken the place of doubt; purchases are
made with a feeling of confidence that the
goods bought will be sold at profit, and thai
the retail dealers are generally in sound
condition. They anticipate an increased anc
healthy autumn business. Manufacturers
| are exhibiting wise, conservative spirit
They realize that over-production has beer
the fruitful source of their past misfortunes
| Reduced hours of labor and reduction III
the number Eof looms employed are lesseneC
the production Of textiles, SO that the mar
plus. Let them be kept in this condition ant
it will inure to the profit of the manufacturer
commission agent and Jobber.-l UnlteC
States Economist August 10.