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with his own in opposition to this measure Pc
The opponents of the measure are acting upon
the defensive, and its needless advocates, who
cherish it to the exclusion of every other idea,
and press it with even greater zeal than patriot.
ism would demand in a good cause, could re-
move this 'prstert' of Calhoun, as the Inquirer
calls it, and even obtain the credit Of calming The
waves Of excitement which tAeir own breath has
troubled. Now, il the Proviso is wrong, the In
quirer is right in opposing it, and if the Inquir-
err is right, then Calhoun is right in opposing it;
and if they are both right, then what plea of ex.
cuse can there be for the Inquirer to denounce
Calhoun and other opponents of it as disunion-
lists, who are seeking "pretexts" for their de-
signs, and to let the authors and movers of the
wrong pass without censure.
This may appear consistent and right with
some, but to US it seems an unjust desire 10 ad-
vance a cause at the sacrifice of consistency, and
to attain an end regardless Of the means en-
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Charleston, Dec, 81.

accident to the Steamer Crescent City,
The steamer Crescent City. which left
New York recently for Chagres, with a full
freight and a large number Of passengers,
on the 18th inst, while in latitude % and
longitude 720 80, broke the cross rail of
her engine, rendering it entirely useless
Fortunately, 10 n was injured by the &C.
cident. On the 18th she met q schooner
bound for Key West, which was chartered,
and took part of the passengers onward for
up, bound for Savannah. These took of
all the residue of those on board except If
teen, including Messrs. Morgan and Van
derbelt. On the 29th the steamer " az taken
in tow by a Wilmington steamer, and she.is
now anchored off the bar. She is to, be
brought into the dock to morrow for repair.
Much disappointment will result from this
accident.
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But the general depression of business
which called into existence that expense
Of the statute Book of Missouri, the some
Office law and other kindred measures, bore
hard on Louisiana.-[Record
Expense Of statute book and some Office
law! The author Of the above sometimes
uses the word "soft headed" Nobody will
think thathe is in that ~ix-carrying a !gourd
upon his shoulders with a shell too hard fol
the entrance of an idea.
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u The Record man thinks he had a tathe,
and seuen uncles. What a prolific family in the
uncle Incl Wonder if he had a motheri IF so
the old lady hardly knows he is out! The cow.
are fond of green food, and the fate of her sor
may differ but slightly from Jonah's-the one
swallowed by a whale, tie other by an old eoc.
The effect upon the animals would prove the
sams-the prophet thrown out by divine decree,
and the editor on account of nausea produced
by filth
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DEMOCRATIC

Il will be recoaEected by our readers that q
communication appeared in onr last, signed by
numerous democrats, recommending a meeting Of
the party, to be held at the Court House, in B, W.
ling Green, on Monday, the 9TH day of Februa-
ry next-the first day ofthe County Court. We
hope that every democrat in The county may feel
sufficient interest in the good of the cause, 10
come forward on the day appointed, for a friend
ly interchange of views. Since our last county
meeting, the party in this State has become some
what divided, and less harmony prevails at this
time than existed twelve months ago. Our own
county, in small degree, feels the effects of this
jarring discord. But this slight alienation of feel
ing among the members of the party, produced,
or greatly aggravated, by misunderstanding and
misrepresenting tie views of each other, can
readily be reconciled in a public meeting, in
which the views Of all may be freely express
ed, and where the public interest will operate to
engross the mind, to the entire exclusion of an
cry contention and petty prejudices.
The approaching election is one of vast i'm
pOrtance, and will consequently be attended with
much feeling and excitement. Our opponents,
believing the division in our ranks much greater
than it really is, and stimulated thereby to hopes
of success, will make the most strenuous exer-
tons in every portion of the State to secure the
triumph Of their principles, and herald it abroad
as the manifestation Of popular approval of the
benign administration of the peoples President.
Ills with the democracy TO say whether this shall
be the case or not; whether the unjust test of
linen, and nOt measures" shall supersede the
motto under which they have battlsd for the un-
changing principles Of their governmental policy.
1t is for them to say whether they will adopt al
platform, founded upon principle, and stand upon
it, regardless Of the heresies of one or the dere-
Lotions of another.
In this course, and in this alone, can we ex-
pect to enter the contest in a spirit of "union,
concession and harmony" Then let the demo
Gratis Of the county be present at the proposed
meeting, in order that preparations may be made
for the approaching election.
A District Convention must soon be held, in|
some part Of our Congressional District, for the
nomination Of candidate to represent US in Con-
gresss Our county stands about first in the dis
tEict. in political strength, and the expression of
her views, at an early day, viii give tone to SEN
6ment elsewhere. A State Senator is to be elect
cd from this County and Rails, composing the
district. This county is now entitled to two Rep
resentatives in the lower branch of the State
Legislature, who are also to be elected at the
coming election. A Sheriff, an Assessor, and
County Judges, are againto be selected for those
respective Offices. iii feel an interest in hav-
ing. these Offices filled by good and competent
men; then let all be present to take some pre-
parstOry steps towards the accomplishment of the
object.
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d5. The editor of the Metropolitan in looking
back over old files, discovers that about two wears
ago, he and the Inquirer man acted together up
on a committee of a public meeting in their city,
in which they approved and reported a resolu-
ton in very strong terms against the Wilmot
Proviso. The appearance ofthe resolution rath-
|er discomposes the Inquirer man, and in order to
cloak and disguise the great change which one
would suppose had visited his dream of late, he
admits that he voted for the resolution condemn
ing the Prouiso, and contends he was right and
his opinions are yet unchanged. He says he is
desperately opposed to the Wlmot Proviso, and
had always denounced it as a fre.brand, and in
the next sentence he calls it a "pretert with which
Mr.. Calhoun and his followers are cndeavoring
Ito bring about a dissolution ofthe Union" ooh
consistency! thou art a jewell" We are no
|apOlogists for the political character, generally,
of Mr.. Calhoun, but there is an injunction, and
conscience ~enforces it, which says, "do unto 9TH
ers as We would that others should do unto you."
And there is a coed old adage, homely but hon.
est and correct in all its bearings, which says,
|'give every man his due" Obedience to this,
will bring a cheerfulness of ccuntenance and a
of mind, unknown to the selfish who
withhold simple justice from their fellow-men.
And now, in all candor, the question may be
asked, how did the Proviso ever become the pre-
text of Mr.. Calhoun, or anybody else. (save those
who are constantly urging its adoption) to dis
solve the Union. Calhoun did not frame it, nor
did he introduce it into the councils of the ma
ton. 1t was framed and presented in Congress
to carry out the designs Of a few freesoilers and
abolitionists, who delight in tumult and agitation,
and was supported by some to cripple the admin
~istration in the prosecution and successful ter
m~ination Of the Mexican war, and thus to render
it odious in the eyes of the people. When in
troduced, Mr.. Calhoun opposed it. He begged
the advocates Of the measure to withdraw it, and
restore peace to the country. He told them that
it would be extremely odious to the slaveholding
States, and also denounced il as a "fre-brand." -
The Inquirer man says he himself did the same
thing and still does il. Now what is the differ
ence between himself and Calhoun, upon this
or where is his consistency in d~enounc-
ing Calhoun for entertaining opinions identical
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A good character should be considered
by a young men as his best capital. IRE
cord.
The Banner never dreamed Of attacking
the poor fellows character. We would like
to establish a character for him If he would
keep still, but just as we get everything
fixed, he blabs away and exposes his igno-
rance.
In p~rsising character. lie incidentally
hints to the ladies we %suppose) that he SIS
g young man." and was not sin existence"
at the time Of the Hartford Convention
Well, it makes but little difference when he
came in or when he will 90 out Of "exis-
tence." But it is too bare-faced for a
shriveled old bachelor to talk about being
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u The Statesman in speaking of the Mes,
sage says that 10 as iu admirable keeping with
Gen. Taylor's character" We think so too..-.
He was for everything and nothing during the
canvass, and still ",eems to cherish his relations
of amity" with the old policy.
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PEDrcREE.-The Record man gives us a
long pedigree Of himself and his celebrated
stock in his last. We expected to hear of
.Pacolets, Archers aud Diomeds of "turf''
celebrity, or some other creatures of long
cared renowu.
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TIE PARKMAN CAsE.--Dr. Webster is
said to be preparing q circumstantial &C.
count Of his intimacy with DR.. P~arkman,
in which he will endeavor to show that a
conspiracy exists against him, and that the
body found is not that ofDr. P. The trial
will not take place until March next, and
in the meantime the evidence given before
the Coroner's jury will be held secret.
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Independent Of its recommendations, there is
vein Of genuine Old-fashioned Republicanism
running through the whole document 1.-The mes
sage)---a fixed purpose 10 be The President Of
The people, and not q mere tool Of a party.--[Mo.
Statesman.
Its Republication is like that Of the Spokesman
$50 "Old fashioned" that a majority of the PEG.
pie treat it as they do old tights-refuse to wear
it. That he is President Of the whole people
and not Of a party, is clearly proved by the fact
that only 10000 officers have been turned out
under his administration. But perhaps these fell
lows were not a part of the "people." They may
have belonged TO the "rest Of mankind"
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MoRMoNs.-The steamer Ben West ar.
rived last night from New Orleans, with q
heavy cargo, She brought two Hundred
and fifty English ~emigrants, principally
Mormons, who it is said are on their way to
the City Of Deseret, or, in a more homely
Salt Lake. [St. Louis Republic
can, 18th inst.
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orem tax of only 80 per cent, and causing the
more wealthy consumer to pay just 60 cents rev.
enue to the Government for his ten yards of fine
goods, which are truly worth three times as much
as the coarser article purchased and used by the
poorer man,
In this case, they are taxed 10 the same amour,
for the support of Government. As we before
remarked, it presents to us a principle no more
just than a State law would be imposing the same
specific tax upon every man in the State, rich or
poor, for the support of the State government.
But it may be commended that Gen. Taylor does
not recommend the revival of the minimum prin-
iciple Of taxation. Ii not, his recommendations
would be still worse. He wants specific duties
that is, a fixed tax upon every yard Of cloth
upon every yard Of calico-every yard OF fan-
mel, and so on, throughout the whole list Of our
importations. Then if we take the article Of
broad cloth, varying in value from two TO ten
dollars per yard, and impose upon it a specific
tax Of two dollars per yard, I've will find the in
equality, injustice and oppression of the thing
even worsethan befors--the coarssr article, used
iby the poorer classes of community, paying an
Iadvalorem or value tax Of one hundred per cent,
and The finest article paying only twenty per cent
upon its value. Here, again, the rich and poor
pay the same TO the support Of government.
But we are informed that advalorem duties
are laid on the foreign value of the article, and
this opens the door for fraudulent invoices and
other receptions practised upon the collectors.
The hypothesis in this case is untrue, and be-
trays an utter ignorance of the present revenue
law. The collector may use the invoice of the
importer and his estimates of transportation and
other costs, TO aid him in ascertaining the value,
and ifany fraud has been used, any cheat impos-
ed, the importer loses by heavy forfeitures of his
goods. The predicate being destroyed, the ar
gument would necessarily fall.
But we desire to know what these frauds ere
at present, and in what manner they are to be
remedied BY a change Of the system.
The argument about "increase of population
and commerce" is destroyed by one simple fact
Of history--better than a thousand fine spun the
cries Of balderdash and twaddZe. The last
year Of the operation of the tariff of '42,
constituting a portion of the year as and a
of '46, produced a revenue of about
millions of dollars, 1--WE speak
from memory only and the first year of
the advalorem system, which went into ops-
ration in '46, produced a nett revenue of
about thirty millions and a half, and the next
year about t~hirty-one millions and . half
conclusively that no such cause as
that assigned, could have thus suddenly in
the customs from the standing a.
mount of the four years during the %contin-
uance of the unjust and oppressive tariff of
AZ. Other points Of this subject we will
notice hereafter.
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CoLD.-On the 18th December, at st.
Pauls, Minnesota, the murcury in the Their
nometer was at 81 degrees below Zero
At Fort Smelling it stood two degrees high
er,
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D,venport, M,y alh. 1850.
BOOKS AND STATIONERY.

TEyuE subscriber has received
- an addition 10 his former stock OF Rooti
and STATIONERY and can now supply eusones
at more reasonable rates than formerly
School Books from 10 70 20 per cent lower
than heretofore sold il the place. Toy and Re-
ward Books; Primers and Spelling Books Read
ing Books; Ari,htnc,ics; biographies; Gram
mars; ID Dictionaries and ID finers: School iislo'
rles; Works OF Nat. Philosophy, CacmlstV, Boz
any, Sc.
Blank and memorandum books; Cap and ic'
ter paper; steel pens; quilts; " fors; ink nh
stands; envelopes; note paper; pencils. g. &c
A. SANDERS.
Davenport Apgil 18Th. 1850.
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AN and after Monday, April -, 1850,
- the trains run daily, Sundays excepted,
between Chicago and Elgn, as follows:
FRS, train leaves Chicago q, 8, A. NJ
Arrives AZ Eigin II, 4. H.
Second train leaves Chicago at 3, T. NJ.
Arrives al Elgin, Ga P. N.
First train leaves Elgin al 7 AM.
Arrives at Chicago, 10, 4. NJ.
Second train leaves Egin a, 3, PM.
Arrives al Chicago, Ga Pm.
Stages run in connection, as follows:
From ELsIr, via Beiyidere, Rock ford and Free
port, 10 GALrsA, daily, on arrival Of cars, a, II,
4. NJ. Also. from ST.. CHARLES, via Genoa, Rock
ford and Freepor', to GALEss, daily, at 5, A. NJ,
connecting, a. Galena, with Steamuoats for the
Upper Mississippi.
From ELGIN, via Beloit md GAINESVILLE, to Map
IsoS, Wis, daily, at II, n
From ST. CHAELEs, via Aurora, Oswego and
Bristol, TO Onowa, Monday, Wednesday and
Friday, at 5, 4. N.
From Sr. CHARLES, via Sycamore, Oregon City
and Dixon, TO Rock IsLAsp, OH Sunday, Wednes-
day and Friday, a, Z, a. NJ.
From WnEAros's, via Naperville, 10 AURORA,
daily, on arrival Of cars, al s. 7. N.
From WHEATos's 10 Dixon, Albany, Rock Is
land and Gaiena, Monday, "Wednesday and Fri
dav, on arrival OF Cars a, 5. ps
JOHN B. TURNER,
.4ehng director.
Chicago, Nav /. 1850 34-Gn,
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Nashville Conventions al the SouTm and
Abolition ercitements al the NORTH! How
little do they effect the onward course Of
this great REPUBLIC! Eddies and ripples
in the tide-how soon they are absorbed in
the mighty current which knowing "no re-
firing ebb," stiIl keeps due on, enlarging
rs it goes, "strong without rage, without
overlooking full" and bearing upon its bo-
som destiny in comparison with which
the fortunes Of Caesar are no more than The
theme Of nursery tale!
With whatever freedom or fippancy
men 10 any part Of the Union, politicians,
enthusiasts, fanatics, or other, may indulge
in talk concerning the unity Of this RrrUB-
Lie and the facility with which it may he
disintegrated, they would be very apt, il
they should embo1y their ideas and pur-
poses Of dissolution in an overt act, to find
themselves confronted by one Of the stern
est and most terrific realities that ever
frowned upon treason. Ia the mean time
the talk does little harm.
Bali. american.
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KNOWLEDGE Is PowER.--The Boston
Post says that the curious and exquisitely
finished worries, cent home by Mr.. Lavsrd
from Nineyeh, when they reached Eng
land, seemed about TO crumble to dust. -
The keen eve Of modern science Instantly
detected the cause Of decay. '.Boil them
il said, sin preparation Of geia,ine; il i
that constituent part Of the ivory which has
persisted" II wns done, and the worries
arc IS firm as when first carved, and they
may last another ,houss I'D years.
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a cas- ld9Hls, pfirs dlnsUgs, Brushes
$50 Fancy articles, dc. DC, il PREPARED
70 furnish all those who may desire any ,hnyin
his line on the most reasonable terms, and with
medicines Of such quality as he can warrant.
Essential oils and essences: ,iHctares; oju
mems; meicuflals: iulalne; rtYan bark and
barhs, roots and herbs Of every kind; gam can.
phor, nyrrh, Arabfs, opium, and q her runs
resins and baisams; salera,us. sal soda L som
and other kinds of saltf; 5i-earb. soda, ,ar,are
acid and all other acids add alkales: m ,gness.
mama; saiffon; cream tarta Glove; cinnamon;
alsplce; pepper; nutnegs; mace aud other sgi.
ces. Fennel; coriauder; carui; ans,: lobelit;
mustard and flasseed, &c. &c.
DR. Stn5s-Loswood, chip'd and eslrlc:fas.
tic; madder; cappefa; aium; ndigt solution q
TIM; arnatto: blae vitnol, &c.
Chemicals, &e.--pHre nitrate siiver io1inf:
ioda,e Of iron; morphine; siryehnne; plperne;
podophyllin; hydroeyanc Gcd; nlas aae,s!iu;
Hylriodaie pgtassa; kreosote: e1iod0t; ehlugo.
form; cro,on oil; cod liver oil. &c. &c.
fancp .frtieles and stfops peakayts,
pins; needles; combs II all descriptions: saerti.
ces; watch key; match safes; steel beads; pun.
SEES: poeke. boots, powder pulls; toilet powder;
setls; fancy soaps: shaving cream; ishIHg tack.
le; violin strings; sc. &c.
With a general assortment OF all sueh ned
cines as contribute TO form complete drugstore;
including Paints, Of all kinds; Oils; fareisat
Window Class; and Bushes
The attention % Physicians, citizens sad
country traders is respectfully invited 10 tie
above articles.
Ba'eman's Drops; Godfrey's Cordial; Turing,
| toms BiIsam LlGdinum essence peppermint,
cinnamon, lemon, and all similar pa,cn, nee.
cines for sale BY the dozen al a small alsarel
on St. Louis prices nad warranted superior ar,
rIes. 4 SANDERS.
Opposite Sieamboa. Landing.
| Davenport, April lstlt, 1850,
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NEW SifOp AND
~ Il w PRICES!

EE1 HE subscriber would respectfully 10.
kss form the citizens oi Mlquos Ga ard these'.
rounding country that he is carrying on 'ht
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and the sales thus closed. But no sale .hsn
open longer than two weeks, and no rriv,AOe kep
amy ofthe lands viii he admitted until after ,ahn Of
ration Of the two weeks. 'ei me expi
Given under my hand, at the city Of Wasb;,,,.
thirteenth day Of June, Ammo nomlni onn ills
eight hundred and fifty. "' 'aousanl
I3y the rrcsidcnt n r,,,
J. EUTTERFIELD, aiLQR
Commissioner 81 DC Gcaeyal Land an.
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Chair and Cabinet Making

- form the citizens Of Mlquoke and thesc'.
rounding country that he is carrying on thu
Chair and Cabinet Making
in all its branches. lie therefore would in.
form the public at Large that he has opened
shop at Maq1oketa, Jackson county, wbeis
he has established himself permanently viii
the determination 10 please his cusomfrs u
quality and prices Of work. lie will positively
sell CHEAPER than any other establishments
The country Tor the quality of work. Farmes
bring on your Wheat, Lumber, Butter, Cheese,
Bacon, &C. Three months credit with security
will be given 10 those not having the READY,
TO those who have, 10 per cent discount WILDE
made. Noetlort will be sparedto accommodate
al! and he hopes by untiring industry and ai'en.
lion to business and pnnctuality TO his engage.
ments TO retain all old customers and obtain
ny new ones.
CorflSs made with dispatch.
fe5"Ihree IocRSR9aEN CHAR MAIsEs want.
ed immediate y TO whom good " Ies and steady
employment viii be given.
JOIN POPE.
Maqaoke'a. lnne 28th, l8!9. 42-ly
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DRUGS AND MEDICINES.

es EEEllE Subscriber having return.
- cd from ST, Louis with I'm
Ma supply OF Drugs, Medicines, Chem.
Gals, Paints, Ole, Varnishts, Brushes
- FANCY articles. DC &c N nrnnnri
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BOOKS AND STATiONFpy
E'AYEEs AND BLANK Y.acxs
WALL AND WINDOW pippp

AT The Rock Lla',a Book Store, No. Is Ii,a.;. :.
g. CllOOL BOOKS, Gen raj ,,...,
- ment for sale low to Merchants and y, e.''
Miscellaneous Books suitable lor s,
Libraries and priv ate alng Fancy Sa,;os,ay
Of all kinds-Couniry Merchants r,i,bod
low prices for Cash. County Record paos =
made 10 order. large supply OF Blaak Haas "ns
constantly on hand. WAY
Musical Instruments, consisting of fna =,
extra Flutes and Accordions, also fageoe,, w., ,'
Flies.
Also
Fire board prints and Oil Window sfado.
Cap and Letter Paper OH hand a, all times by 4,
Ream. Country Merchants and Others Ak -, y
quested TO call and examine my stock and p,s.
HENRY a. PORTER
January I'd 1880 '"
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TO THE PUBLIC.

VRTHEREyER STORMS celebrated sCOVCI COUGH CANDY has een
se,oft
the
the mose egan
Front Their sales in Four Months
Hamilton
.
I.
RED Co., 65 packageaai ehad BOYE ce 8 lo ALL had
all had IN, do
R&
ORA liberal discount made 0 Merchants
GJ-Aak Storms Scotch take no
For BY Clark
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Notice TO -Emplion Claimant,

Every person entitled to thr right of pre.em,,.z
any OF the lands within the townships and 10
townships above enumerated, required "a i. a, Of
the same to the satisfaction Of tho Register ana
Of the proper Land Oiee. and make taymnn, sesis
for practicable after seeno fhis Were
before the day appointed for the CONNIE att
public sale Of the lands embracing the tract e ole
otherwise such claim " III be forfeited s'a'aed,
- J. buTrERrIELD,
9uIy lot IooV.--Io- !M. NnmlnisrinA.-
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TIE cry is still they come"
WLM. p. HARRIS,

PAINTER AND GLAZIER,
5 still on hand to attend TO all kinds q
- Painting, such as House. Syn, Osnameaa,
Clrrage, Buggy and Wagon Painting. Glazing
and paper hanging in tho best manner. Thank
fui Tor past fayofs, and hopes by strict attention
10 business 70 merit the patronage OF 4 e pubic
y. IT, vi Scd paints and putty for sale.
Saop on Main street doors north OF WINS
lers Store