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The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-10-15

A HINT TO LISc In & Co. FROM STEPH-
EN- A. Let us take warning
from the examples of the past. Whenever
a Government has refused to listen to the
complaints of her people and attempted to
put down their murmurs by the bayonet,
they have pad the penalty. OF all those
who listened to the people in 1916, and
gran el the charters of liberty, and took
an oath to support them, only one has been
faithful, and he has been rewarded for his
fidelity. The Hing of Sarlinta granted a
constitution and took an oath to support it;
and to-day he is King of Italy IfGeor- e
III had listened the murmurs of our
fathers, and granted their just demands,
the war of the revolution would have been
avcrted, and the blood that was spilled
would have been saved"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-10-15
NE3sS1 THiusctts Patriotism.

-Four thousand two hundred names
were drawn in the Third Congressional
District Of Massachusetts, Of these only
40 were sent in camp as conscripts, l3i paid
commutation, 1876 furnished substitutes,
939 skedaddled, aud the remainder were
exempted"
We clip the above from the Cincinnati
Gazette-an authority which we commend
to our abolition friends as one not to be
suspected of copperheadism, or of desire
to willingly abuse the model abolition loy-
al State Of the Union How they ever
found is men out of 1900, in Massachu-
sets, patriotic enough to shoulder arms,
even when called upon by the conacription,
We are at loss to determine. but suspect
they were 46 poor devils who had not
money enough to pay their communication,
or "brains" enough to skedaddle.
Verify, the roads" do swarm" with the
patriots Gov. Andrews promised the Gov
ernment-all going in the direction of
Canada. Poor old contemplate Massa-
chusetts, If you had few good prtri-
otic ''copperheads' in your commonwealth
such as We have in Indiana, you would
not now make such pitiful figure in re-
spending to the demands upon the patri
otism Of your people the government
makes on you.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-10-15

onets- Yet many escaped, with great
ioy at their deliverance and met with
glad welcome from the rapidly increasing
osts on tn eright.
And from the left they necessarily call
ed and begged for deserters from the right.
But few responded, and they only when
promised an enormous price. And these
crawled on their bellies, through mire and
filth, from one assemblage to the other
And | noticed that their faces instantly be-
comes black. their feet cl0ven, and their
tongues forked and fiery.
And the voice said: What thou be-
holdest at the North, is but counterpart
of what | might show thee at the South
There marches specter host and there cur
dleth pool Of blood, and demons are there
carnage and vengeance; and there too, is a
great host, like unto that which thou seest
on the right, begging for Union, for Peace
for Compromise, for Constitution. But
look yet again, and thou wilt see the ter
rble judgments which are there in store
for people who violate the commands of
the Almighty.'
And behold brazen sky, and glaring
sun, and vegetation parched with drouth
and springs whose fountains had failed
channels rocky and dry And l saw great
multitudes of men, women and children
hurrying with parched tongues and feeble
footsteps to the great lakes and rivers, to
appeasc the demands Of thirst
looked again, aud beheld another curse.
for the green fields were smitten with frost
in the summer time, and yielded not the
harvest; and the cattle were dying by the
wayside; and the faces of mothers were
wan and bony; and children were crying
for bread; and there was famine in the land.
And | beheld yet another curse For
it grew dark, and heard the rushing of
heavy wings, and 10. the angel of the Pes
thence passed, crying wo. wo. wo to the
people accursed. And strong men fell
down and died on the highways; and
plague spots came upon every cheek and
breast, and there was none to minister to
the dying, and none to bury the dead; and
the vulturcs grew fat and usurpcd the
land.
Aud heard loud voice, saying: :"Een-
gcance is mine, saith the Lord."
And that which here relate, is truth.
in its very essence. And have written
it because it is truth. And let all people
receive il as truth. And | beg and i'm
plore all who shall read it, to be instructed
in the things which it teaches, and to con-
slider we'll that which they do. Study the
divine Book. Pray, without ceasing, fer
heavenly guidance And let those who
have been lured by false leaders and un-
godly priests, into that internal convocation.
over which the demon spirit of John
Brown bears rule, flee, in the name Of God.
as they would avoid the JUS t curse of hca-
ven, resting neither night nor day, until
they have set their feet on the hallowed
ground whereon they stood, when the
blessings Of Chris. rested upon us all
Amen
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-10-15

Here is an exhortation from the wri-
tings of Junus that the American people
will find specially adapted to the present
political crisis in this country:
"Let me exhort you never to suffer an
invasion of your political constitution; how
ever minute the instance may appear to be
never pass it by without a determined
persever ng resistance. Oae precedent
G. Gates another. They soon accumulate
an constitute law VIII yesterday was
Il fact, to-day is doctrine. Examples are
said to justly the most dangerous meas
urcs and when they do not suit exactly the
defect is supplied by analogy. BE assured
that the law that protects us in our politi-
cal as in our civil rights grows out of the
constitution and they fall or flourish with
~
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-10-15
RyDaniel Webster was verv far-s,

RE- Daniel Webster vas verv far-see-
ing man. He once made prediction in a
speech in Congress, which was as follows:
'If these Internal fanatics and abolition
lists ever get the power in their hands, they
will override the Constitution, set the Su-
preme Court at defiance, change and
make laws to suit themselves, lay violent
hands on those who differ in opinion. OF
dare to question their fidelity, bankrupt
the country and deluge the land with
blood.
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-10-15

TwENrY-FoUR hundred men, principally
is the sum total of recruits for
the army furnished by the draft in Massa-
chusctts--the State which votes so stead
fastly for vigorous prosecution of the war.
And Forney denies that the draft is a fail
ure 1t has demonstrated, he says, that
ave have government
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-10-15
PATRIOTIsM-Artemus Ward. in his
letter to Prince Albert, says:

Yes, sir, we've got war, and the troo
patritt has to make sacriisscs, YOU bet.
| have already given two cousins to the
war, X stand reddy to sacri6s my wile's
brother ruther'n not to see the rebelyin
krussht. And if wuss Gums to wuss III
shed every drop of blud my able bodied rela
tons has got to prosckoot this war. think
sumbody oughter be prosecuted, and it may
as well be the war as any body else. When
| g'ta goakin fit on to me its no use to try
to stop me"
The Plymouth weekly Democrat. (Plymouth, Ind.) 1860-1869, 1863-10-15

A letter from New Orleans says that no
wholesale business is done except by Gov
crnmept fsvorites
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-09
VICTORIA
THE HEIREss OF CASTLE CLIFFE.

: THE HE1REss OF CASTLE CLIFFE.
 By Cousin May Carleton, Author of ''Gipsy Gower," ''Sybil Campbell" |"
 "Erminie," "La Masque," Sc.
 .9he productions of this distinguished au. thoress need no eulogy. Public opinion has long since pronounced them superior to any other Novelettes published on this side of the Atlantic and the trde test of their merit is found in the fact that they are eagerly repro duced, after their publication in the Mercury, by the English press. We may add that the new tale, 'sVictoria," is fully equal in interest Alad depth of plot to either of those which val, and we can earnestly recommend it to all story readers.
 The New York Mercury is sold by all news men and periodical dealers in America To subscribers, it is regularly mailed every Sat- urday morning, for $2 year three copies for $5; six copies for $9; eight copies for SIP, with an extra copy, free, to the getter up of the club. Six months' subscriptions received. Always write plainly the name of your Post Office, County and State. We take the notes of all solvent banks at par. Payment must invariably De made in advance.
 D@ Specimen Copies sent free to all appli- cants.
 Address all letters and remittanees, post paid, to
 - CALDWELL & WHITNEY,
 Proprietors of the New York Mercury,
 113 Fulton st., New York City.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-09
Cavalry Volunteers

Cavalry Volunteers Gun secure the United States Counties by Vol-
 unteering aoithim thirty days.
 PROVOST MARSHAL GENERALS OFFICE,
 WASHINGTON. D. G., May 22d, 1863. ] A IL men who desire to join any particular "A regiment of cavalry now in the field are kkffyebH be eptah3rized a to present themselves at of Enrolment in their respective districts The Board shall examine them, and determine up- on their fitness for the service, and it fouud to be fit, the Provost Marshal of the district shall give them transportation tickets to the general rendezvous, at the headquarters of the Acting Assistant Provost Master General of the State. As soon as they present themselves at this gen. eral rendezvous, they shall be duly mustered by a mastering and dsbursing officer, and paid by him the bounty allowed by law
 JAMES B. FRY, Provost Master Gen. fS Board of Enrolment fer the 4th Con- gressional District, Bridgeport Connecticut, where application should be made.
 CAPT. J. E. DUN HAM, lm8 Provost Marshall 4th District.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-09
Notice


 To Invalid Officers and Soldiers of the
 4th Congressional District.
 PRovosr MARSHAL GENERALS OFFICE.
 WASHINGTON, May 22, 1863. .fE1HE attention of all Officers who have been II honorably discharged en accouat of wounds or disability, and who desire to re-en- ter the service in the invalid corps is called to the provisions of General Orders, No. 1O5, of 1863, from the War Department, published in the papers throughout the country. Such of ficers are requested to comply promptly with the provisions of that order, and to send their written applications, as therein provided, for positionsin the invalid Corps, (stating the char acter of their disability with as little delay as possible. to the Acting Assistant Provost Mar shal General of the State in which they may be. Such Acting Assistant Provost Marshal General will ut once forward the applications. with his endorsement, to the Provost Marshal General at Washington.
 Officers tor the Invalid Corps will be appoint ed immediately upon furnishing the papers re- Quired by General Orders No. l05. 1863, from the War Department Their pay will com mence from the date of acceptance of such ap. pointments, and not from date of organization of the respective commands to which they may be assigned.
 1m8 J. B. FRY, Provost Master General pA-s Enlisted men in the 4th Congressional District, honorably discharged on account of disability, desiring to re enlist in this Corps, will present themselves to the Board of En- rolment for this District, at Bridgeport, for ex- animation CAPT. J. E. DUNHAM,
 Provost Marshal 4th District
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-09
Notice of Special Partnership.

This is to. certify that Merritt Heminway, John Heminway, Homer Hemingway and Buel Heminway, of Watertown, in Litchield Coun- ty, and Truman E. Barnes of Southington, in Hartford County, have this day formed linn tied Co-partnership for the purpose of carry ing on the Mercantile Business in said Wa tertown, under the name and style of T. E. BAanxs, to continue for one year, from this 12th day of May, 1868, and ending on the 18th day of May, 1864. The said Truman E. Barnes iS the general Partner, and said Merit Hemin- way. John Hemiaway, Homer Heminway, and Buel HeninEay are the special Partners, and eacK. of said special Partners has contributed $500 in cash. making an aggregate of $2,o00 toward the Capitsfof said Company.
 M MERRIT HEMINwAY,
 JOHN HEMINwAY,
 HOMER HEMINwAY,
 BuEL HEM1NwAY,
 x TRUMAN B BARNES 6t5 Dated at Watertown, Conn, May 12, 1868.
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-09

3SpsSe1 (under the Act of 1887 76 State Street. opposite Kilby Street,
 BosToN.
 \ EYER an extensive practice of upwards of n twenty years, continues to secure Patents in the United States also in Great Britain, France and other foreign counties Caveats, Specifications, Bonds, Assignments and all Pa pers UT Drawings for Patents, executed on lib eral terms, aud with despatch Researches made into American or Foreign works, to test the validity or utility of Patents or Inventions and legal or other advice rendered in all matters touching the same. Copies of the claims of any Patent furnished by remitting one dollar Assie nmcntS recorded at Wash ington.
 The Agency is not only the largest in Ntw England, but through it, inventors have ad- vantages for securing Patents, of ascertaining the patentabil:ty of inventions unsurpassed by, ifnot immeasurably superior to, any which can be offered them elsewhere. The Testima- nials given below prove that none is MORE SUCCESSFUL AT THE PATENT OFFICE, than the subscriber: and as SUCt ESS Is THE BEST PROOF OF ADVANTAGES AND ABlL ITY, he would add that he has abundant Iea- son to believe, and can prove. that at no oth- CT office of the kind art the charges for pro- fcssional services 50 moderate. The immense practice of the subscriber during twenty years past, has enabled him to accumulate a vast collection of specifications and official decis- ions relative to Patents.
 These, besides his extensive library of legal and mechanical works, and full accounts of patents granted in the United States and Eu- rope, render him able beyond question, to of- fer superior facilities for obtaining Patents. All necessity of journey to Washington, to procure patent, and the usual great de- lay there, are here saved inventors.
 TESTIMONIALS.
 1T regard MT. Eddy as one of the MOST CA FABLE AND SUCCESSFUL practitioners, with whom have had official intercourse.
 CHARLES MASON, Commissioner of Patents. have no hesitation in assuring inventors that they cannot employ person MORE COM putting their applications in form to secure for them an early and favorable consideration at the Patent Ofice."
 EDMUND BURKE,
 Commi Isioner of Patents. "Mr. R. H. Eddy has made for me THIR. TEEN applications, on all but ONE of which patents have been granted. and that is NOW PENDING. Such unmistakable proof of great talent and ability on his part leads me to re- aN inventors to apply to him to pro- cure their patents, as they may be sure of having the most faithful attention bestowed on their cases, and at very reasonable char ges."
 During eight months the subscriber, in the course of his large practice, made on TWICE rejected applications, SIXTEEN APPEALS, EVERY ONE of which was decided in HIS FAVOR, by the Commissioner of Patents.
 R. H. EDDY. Boston, Dec. 18th, 1863. 1yl
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-09

Copy of Photograph from {. 4. Brown, ,showing ths effect .of STERLINGS AMBROSIA in eighteen months.
 CERTIFICATE.
 This is to certify that, about eighteen months ago, commenced using STERLING s AMBRosIA. My hair was short, thin, and rap idly falling out. had tried many Hair Tonics, Invigorators. &c.,, without receiving any benefit. Soon after using the Ambrosia my hair ceased falling out, and commenced my hair is thick, soft and glossy, and is five feet and four incAes in length-when let down reaching to the floor. This wonderful result attribute solely to the use of STERLING's AMBRosIA, as since commenced using it have applied nothing else to my hair.
 Mrs. l.. A. BROWN,
 No. 439 Broadway, New York. We advise young persons, whose hair is be. ginning to fall out, to take warning in time, and save their hair, by using the Ambrosia. To these who have already lost their hair, the free use of the Ambrosia will surely restore it. as it has done for thousands.
 Dr.. Sterling's Ambrosia is stimulating oily extract of Roots, Barks and Herbs It will cure all diseases of the scalp, and itching of the head entirely eradicates dandruff, pre- yeats the hair from falling out, or from turn ing prematurely gray, causing it to grow thick and long. tis entirely different from all other preparations, and can be relied on. It is well known fact to thousands in the oity of New York that this is the only article yet discovered that will cure the Disease of the Scalp and cause the Hair to grow.
 Price $l per box, containing two bottles.
 DR. H. H. STERLING, Sole Proprietor,
 No. 49S Broadway, New York. Fer sale by all Druggists. iy48
 VIM c BUELL., Agent for Litchdeld
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-09
The Pride of New York.
fSe8S SPECIALITY
Grand Mirror ef American Genius.
6Correct with spirit; eloquent with ease, Intent to reason, or polite to please"
TIE NEW YORK MERCURY,
 For the New Year.

H is with no fear of Wars effect upon their literary fortunes, that the publishers of The New York Mercury acknowledge the unwaver- ing loyalty of their two hundred thousand subscribers, and announce to them, and to all, that the New York Mercury for this year t1s63) will be richer in every luxury of polite literature than ever before. It is no upstart speculation, no temporary sensation" but a first class literary weekly, which has been fa- miliar to the United States for Q quarter of century and while the wishy-washy mush- room prints of yesterday are cutting down their talent even while they raise their sub sefiption- price, The New York Mercury main tains all it's great Staff of Romaneers, Poets, Humorists, Essayists, Story Tellers and Edi- 1e6Ss
 It is the one paper for every home. Its forty columns of reading matter per week constitute an unparalleled
 Conservatory etr the Enteataining. and its Novels, Miscellaneous Tales, Beauties of Verse, Gossip, Feuilletons, Broadsides of Humor, and Polished Editorials, combine to epitomize all the charms of
 WIT AND SENTIMENT The husband reads it to his wife, the mother to her children, the lover to his sweetheart, the soldier to his comrades, and the village eC no )lmastof to the olrcIe around the stove. Itis familiar to the sight of every man, wo- man and child in our country, and has regular subscribers in several countries of Europe 1he New York Mercury is also identified with the grandest patriotism of the age, for several members of it's brilliant Staff hold high rank in our noble army, and have made themselves as famoas with the Sword as with the Pen.- The great Illustrating artist of the New York Mercury, the inimitahle Darley, gives the pa- per the highest attributes of Fine Art; and yet this largest literary weekly of the day promises to surpass itself in all these respects during the New Year
 The first New York Mercury Novelette, for the New Year, commenced in the issue of Jan 8, 1868, is called
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-09
NEW SPRING GOODS!

UST received at the BEEHIVE ''- eD Comprising large Assortment of Cents, Ladies', and Misses Fancy and Mourning DRESS GOODS-in great variety, viz -Fr Broadcloths and Cassimeres-MozamL Liques- a-Valouns-Norwich Grape Poplins-Berrages-Cha and Muslin De Laines -Brlliants-Prints, Sc. Sc. Also-Drapely Marseilles Quilts Balmoral and Skeleton Skirts-and White Goods of every description, of Woolen, Cotton and Linen Fabric
 Also--Black and Fancy Colored DRESS SILKS and MUSLINS, at less than New York prices. Also Shaw ls-Gloves and Hosiery Laces---Ribbons-Dross Trimmings-Buttoh &c. Also--CROoKERY,C CUTLERY and G RO- CERES.
 Also-Metripolitah UNIVERSAL CLOTHES WRINGER and DRYER-the best made
 All to be sold VERY CHEAP for READY PAY.
 S. N. BRONSON. Litchfeld, April, 1863. 3t52o
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-09
f|s sSS 5 5k ;S r 5 20 I ;ys
 DIR. E. G. GOULD'S

DR. E. u. GOULD D . P I IN = w o R M $ Y R U P Is the first and only remedy ever offered to the public for the effectual removal of the As carides, or Pin Worms, from the human sys tenn. The high reputation it has established in the last two years, and the fact that it Is fast superseding all other worm remedies, is the best test of it's great merit. 1t affords Relief in twenty-four hours. and
 an Entire Cure is warranted, when taken according to directions, which each bottle.
 This Syrup is also most valuable family cathartic, to be always used when physic is required, especially for children. It corrects the secretions, gives tone to the stomach and bowels, assisting nature in her efforts to restore health. It is purely of Vegetable Extracts, and always safe and reliable.
 c. 'HERVEY, Sole Proprietor Sold in Boston by G EO. c. GOODWIN & CO.,, IF Marshall street, and other Wholesale Drug gists. At Retail by
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-09
MEDICAL.
MAYORS OF THE
 Great Cities.

tffy that the DrugsistA Ano1AssarisG aA Physicians of our several cities have eleneA a document of assurance tc us sha1 tha rsrn, edies of DIR. ]. C.AYMR O., of r;owrT. (Ayer's sarsaparills. Pins. kgus oarS. srA Cherry Pectoral,) have been fuund 10 ha medicines of great excellence. and wurthV the confidence of the cnmdannits. HON. JAMES CooR,
 Mayor of HOWELL. 1AsA HON. ALIEN BEARD,
 Mayor of NASHUA. Y. A HON. E. ". HARRINGToM,
 Mayor of MANCHMsT1A v. A HON. JOHN ABBOTT,
 Mayor Of CoNoozD. '. A HON. A. H. BULLOCK.
 Mayor of woRCHaIMR 1kAsA HON. MATTEL sILsBER,
 Mayor of sALN1E. lGAnA HON. F. VI. LINCOLN, IT,,
 Mayor of BOSTON. KAeA HON. VIM. N. RODMAlf,
 Mayor of PRov1DNHUR, 1 c HON. AMOS W. PREMTroA
 Mayor of NORWICH COMA HON. J. N. HARRIS. - Mayor of NEW LONDON oo1EA HON. CHAS. 8. RoDIER,
 Mayor of MoNTRIlAr. Q. A HON. D. F. TIEMANN,
 Mayor of NEW YORK 6ETA HON. H. M. MYSTERY.
 Mayor of HAszII1oN, Q. VI. HON. ADAM WILSON,
 Mayor of TORONTO. Q. V. HON. R. M. BISHOP,
 Mayor of CINCINNATI. 0H1A HON. I. H. CRAWFORD.
 Mayor of LoUIsvILEM, xE. HON. JOHN SLOAN,
 Mayor of LYoNs. IOWE HON. JAMES McFNEyERs, Mayor of BoWMANvui1. C. VI. HON. JAMES W. NORTH,
 Mayor of AUGUSTA. 1D, HON. HENRY COOPER, IT,,
 Mayor of HALLoWELL. 1D. HON. JAMES 8. BEEK,
 Mayer of FRnDERIOTCM, V. .. HON. WILLARD NYE,
 Mayor of NEW BMDFoRD. MAseL HON. J. BLAIarELL,
 Mayor of FALL RIVER. xAa0. HON. w. Fl. CRANsTON;
 Mayor of NEWPORT, A x HON. FRED sTAHL,
 IEayot ef GAINRk. m: HON. JOHN HoDGDEN,
 Mayor of DUBUQUE. IOWA. HON. THOMAS CRUTCHFIELD, Mayor of CHATTANOOGA. TENN. HON. ROBERT BLAIR,
 Mayor of TUSCALOOSA. A1AAs HON. R. D. BAUGH,
 Mayer of 1fElrPH1s. TENN. HON. GERARD sTITH,
 Mayor of NEW ORLEANS. LA. HON. Fl. D. SCRANTON,
 Mayor of RoCHEsTMK, N '. HON. DE WITT c. GROVE,
 Mayor of UTICA. ". '. HON. GEO. WILSON,
 Mayer of PITTSBURo, PE HON. c. H. BUHL,
 Mayor of DETROIT. 1ucHr HON. LEHMAN L. PAGE,
 Mayer of MILWAUKEE, WIS. HON. w. w. VAUGHN,
 Mayor of RACINE, w1D.. HON. A. FARR,
 Mayor of KENosHA. WIS. HON. JOHN c. HAYNES,
 Mayor of CHICAGO. 1L,.' HON. M. J. A. HEATH, ...
 Mayor of SELMA, ALA HON. A.. J. NOBLE, Mayor of MONTGOMERY, ALA. HON. W. 8. HoLYBAD,
 Mayor of CoLUMBUD. GA. DON ESPARTERo MANUEL,
 Mayor of VERA CRU8. DON PrETRE DE oABA1ro.
 Mayor ok 1RxxCo. DON ESTEPHANIE RODRIGUEZ
 Mayor of HAVANA DON ANTONIO ECHEvERA,
 Mayor of LIMA, FEEU. DON M. e. MILANGMo,
 Mayor of vALPARAIeo, oHHA DON MARC sEsQUIPEDALlx, Mayor of RIO JANEmO, BRAXu. Certify that the resident Dtuexists have
 assured them Ayers Sarsaparilla 1s an excellent remedy. and vortsv shs sou,
Litchfield enquirer., 1863-07-09
HOLMES & WELLS,
 ORMERLY

HOLMES < WELLS,
 FORMERLY
 HOLM MES & BRONSON.
 BANK-STREET. WATERBURY. CONN. WYE have associated MT. F. D. Wells Q w NewYork CitywitH us, and hope. by his acquaintance in market, to make still greater inducements for our friends to favor us with their patronage.
 We shall open every week the choiceststyles and qualities of GOODS from the Boston and New York Markets.
 Especial attention will be paid to the Selec- tion of the most elegantD DRESS ops and the latest and most stfashionableS Spring Mantles and Mantillas. A largestOck of ;nens& Housekeeping Goods fE Cash and Low 4.a-
 HOi1iYs 6 WELLS, Largest Dry Goods House in the City