Grey Sutrivas.—In a P. S. to our last issue we noted a speculative business in 8}-lb Grey Shirtings.' The movement continued for several days, and the total result is estimated at about 1,700 bales, prices being as last qi The dealers, however, have bought very sparingly of this weight, piece is still its nominal value. Heavy Shirtings continue unsaleable at quotations. The estimated settlements to Chinese since 9th instant, saves anything to be ict with under Us, 172 " 1.79 per pies. Dewhurats quality has ut risen in proportion and Us, 1.75 " 1.0 per it they have again operated freely in 7-Ibs., the lower counts of which have still further advanced, there being now
amount to 90,000 a 95,000 pieces of which nearly two-thirds consist of 7-lbs. goods. It will be noted from our subjoined statement that the arock of this import is again on the increase, Last evening it amounted to 1,954,000 pieces, and this exclusive of the cargoes by the several hand, in the absence of a healthy trade demand, and (notwithstanding the oft repeated ery from home, that the export has ceased) yetuslncnumerated above, "Wo do not pretend to point oat, the future course of the macker, but we this, in the face of auch aatock the cbiainty (tox) of simple supplies during the winter months, there is litle chanco of much improvement until the operators for the next spring trade make their appearance Wuttre Surerrxos,—For these rather more enquiry has prevailed. Prices are stronger and the market closes with an upward tendency. Best chop 64 R. has again been placed at Tls. 2.15 per piece, while others may now be quoted Tls. 2.00 a Tls. 2.05 per piece. Sales and re-sales 15 a 17,000 pieces.
The cot mn counts, as is usual at this season, have attracted most notice, but a moderate business has also taken place in the Mexican qualities 'T-Crorus.—The estimated settlements of this fabric exceed 165,000 pieces Ginetnding resales and embrace every quality and weig]
in the value of both common and fine to the extent of 1 a 3c. per piece has taken place, Foreign Speculators have been in the market for Mexican T-Cloths, and to this cause may be ascribed the improvement in their position. A few S-Ib. 36 inch M Ts have changed hands at Tls. 1.85 a 1.88 per piece. At the close a demand exists for the lowest qualities of G-lb. and 7-Ib. cloth at Tls. 1.20 a 1.22 per piece, and la, 142 a 145 per pete, the fnea Laing steady a¢ Tin. 1.57 "1.45 per piss and Ts, 1.57 a 1.63 per pice respectively.
Dau. English and Dutch makes have been in active request. They have been taken chiefly by the Tientsin dealers but speculators have also been in the market, and the result is very extensive transactions at a marked improvement on our last quotations. American cloth has not been much sought after, but the last reported sale shews an advance of fully one mace per piece in the course of the fortnight. The business in all kinds is computed at 60,000 picces. however has been well maintained by constant arrivals from England, and as the market closes there are some sellers at current rates.
'JEANS.—Similar remarks (the speculative element alone excepted) are applicable to this textile. The supply of both Drills and Jeans Sales and resales of Jeans 20,000 pieces.
Smusr1Nos.—Recent sales of English cloth establish a further decline, and it is now difficult to place any quantity at quotations, say is. 3.50 per piece for good 15-Ib. weight. In American Sheetings there is no change to note. The ideas of holders and buyers do not as yet shew any indication of assimilating.
Faxcy Corroxs.—Transactions in these goods have again been very small. Dyed Brocades are dull of sale at Tls. 2.90 per piece for or-mary patterns and assortments, while there is a small demand for best Hankow pattern Dyed Damasks at Tls. 5 per piece. Chintces are remarkably quiet, and clearances of former purchases at low rates go on very slowly. Only 500 pieces of Turkey Red Shirtinys are reported cod Velo are wanted, but enhanced values seem somewhat to check consumption. There are very few of these goods now offering on as having changed hands during the fortnight, and Gentian Shirtings attract no attention unless at a considerable decline on last figures. the market.
NVooLLens.—Camlets have advanced 25 c. per piece for the best and 30.0 35¢. per piece for the ordinary qualities; Int the demand has been on a moderate scale, and is not active at the close. Assorted Long Bills have also risen 25 c. per-piece in value, while Scarlet all round, and there is aril a fair enquiry. Figured Orleans have been in active requeat—about 10.500 pileees having la, consequence changed show an advance of fully 30 a 360. per piece for medium makes. Quotations for Spanish Stripes show a spring of about ® candareens per yard hands at Tis 3.95 a 4.10. There is a good demand for Hankow patterns at current rates, but the chief sales of the fortnight have been of Tientsin designs to the Northern dealers.
'LASTINOS have been wanted to a amall extent at former rates—the demand being purely local—and giled by Buyers ideas of price, Tu several instances these have not yet been acceded to by sellers. 1 Mia Guam have found buyer in smal lts"abd ely 420 pees are reported as ples Crave Lastrnas are very quiet—and rates would seem to be tending downwards.
Grave Lusrnes—Tls, 3.70 per piece remains the current quotation for fair makes—and at this figure 2,500 picces have found huyors—but the demand is now less active.
Spanien Srarpas, C.P.H.—Cantars, O.P.H—8.8. Cnisties 138,000, Scarlet "Purkey Reds Velvets.
Handkerchiefs Dimities Spanish Stripes Purple '93rd inst. medium, Broad and Habit Bh,000 pieces. Cloth.
Brown 000 4, Camlets,—English Loxe Cris, 0.P.H—500" LongElls Senelet 200, Lastings 990 7 Crape Lastings 14300 25/000 7 Gustres—plain, figd.& Grape. 98,600 5, 2800 The above stocks are exclusive of unpub-2700 lished cargoes per Provence, Glengyle, Warrior, 2 Enterprize, and Hector str. from London and. 300 Liverpool, and per ship Ailsa from London.
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