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"Pledged but to Truth, to Liberty and Law; No Favors Win us and no Fear Shall Awe." VOL. 2. M'HENRY, ILLINOIS, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1876. NO. 18'. ||e$(eiry JiaMeafep. Published Every ^Vednesday by J. VAN SLYKE Editor and Publisher. Office in Riverside Block, Over Smith Bros.& Co.'a Store. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: Tear, (in Advance,) ,......$1 50 If not Paid within Three JlTonths, ..'2 00 •lib»c-ri;»tions received for three or six months |» the same proportion. BUSINESS CARDS. E. BENNETT, M. D., SURGEON and Ac "one her. Diseases of Women a Specially. Office and Residence on Clay Street, Woodstock, 111. W. H. BUCK, M. D., HOMEOPATHIC Phvtician and Surgeon.-- Office- East Side Public Square, Wood- stock, ill. Office hours 11 to 12 A. M., and 2 to 4 P. M. BUSINESS CARDS. II. T. BROWN, M. I). "JJHVSICIAN and Surjreori. Office in Brick J Block over F. G. Maves Clothing Store Water Street, Mc.IIenry 111. E. A. BEERS D. . T>HY»TCIAN and Snrpreon, Office a t residence, Jt^ two doors west of Post Office, Mcllenry O. J. HOWARD, M O. ^ PHT8TCTAN and Surgeon. Office at the store of Howard & Son, McHcnry, 111. F. J. BARBIAN. CliSAR Manufacturer, McHcnry I1L tory No. 171. Oi'ders solicited. Fac- RICIIARD BISHOP, ATTORNEY AND COUNSELOR AT LAW. Office in rear of Murphv & Bishop's Bank North Side Public Square, Woodstock, III. GEO. A. BUCK LIN, NOTARY PUBLIC, Conveyancer and In­surance Agent. Office "at Bucklin & §t«ven'rt Store, near tho Depot, McHcnry, 111. E. E. RICHARDS. HAS a complete Abstract of Titles to land in McIIenrv County, Ill'nois. Office with County Clerk, Woodstock. 111. ROBT. WRIGHT. Manufacturer of Custom Made Boot? and Shoes. None but the best of material maed and all work warranted. Shop Northwest Corner Public Square, McHcnry, HI. FR. HECIITLE. HOUSE, Sipn and Cnvriajre Painter, Mcllen­ry 111. Will do all work promptly and at reasonable rates. E. M. OWEN. GENERAL Dealer and Manufacturers Agent in Leading Farm Machinery. Frices low and Terms favorable. MCHENRY ILLINOIS. S GEO. SCHREINER. ALOON and Restaurant." Nearly opposite the Parker House, Mcllenry 111. W"Fir8t-Class Billiard and Pool Tables. J. BONSLETT, ? SALOON and Restaurant. Nearly oppoeite Owen's Mill, McHcnry, III. Fresh Oysters ••rved up in any shape desired, or tor sale by the Can. O-GOOD STABLING FOR HORSES..®* JOS. WIEDEMANN. _ _ P*ik1 Hewtnnrnnt. Near the ^Deper McHenry 111. Boarders by the day or reek at reasonable rates. Warm and cold Ineals at all hours. *3~Good Stabling for IIorses._fajr MCHENRY LIVERY STABLE. H. E. WIGHTMAN, Proprietor. First class rigs, with or without drivers, fnruished at reasonable rates. Teaming of all kinds ione on short notice. W. W. ELLSWORTH. BREEDER O the Celebrated Magie Hog. Also Light and Dark Urnlnna Fowls. Pigs •hipped to all points by express. 1'. O. Ad- 4resa, Woodstock, III., ar ran ted. ROBERT MURFITT, AWATCII-MAKERofl8years experience, has located at Nunda, and will give his atten- 1 tion to the Repairing of Clocks, Watches, Ac. Shop in Watson & Co.'s Drug Store. All Work W. H. SANFORD, Mercliaiit Tailor. In the store of C. H. Dickinson, East side of Public Square, "WOODSTOCK, ILL. " A good Stock of Fine Cloths for Suitings al­ ways on hand. Suits made to order aha a fit warranted- tiiyo mo a calL W. H. SANFORD. Woodstock IlL.Sept. 27th, 1875. Waukegan Cigar Manufactory, E. M. DENNIS, Proprietor. Manufacturer and Wholesale Dealer in CIGARS, TOBACCO, --AND-- Pipes of Every Description. 55 GENESEE STREET, WAUKEGAN, ILL. Removed. FROM thp Riverside House to the Brick store, opposite Owens* Mill, where I will open a lirst-class Saloon and Restaurant. J, WEBER. M. ENCELN. OU TV- SM I TH. Will change muz- zle loaders, both single and double, " to breach loaders. Keeps on hand all kinds of Gun Ma- t<jrial. All work warranted. Shop Southeast Corner Public, Square, Mcllenry, 111. o. w. OWEN, WATCH MAKES & JEWELER, twtofrin ttte I i iBiiv irC" spoons, MCHENRY ILL., Dealer in all kinds of American and Swiss Watches,Clock*Cromthetartwta country. «lv«>, 4plated ware, Silver &c., ALSO AGENT FOR THE Weber and Bradbury Pianos AND THE Estey Organ ! Which we believe to be the l>est Organ in the market. Wc think we know that by experi­ ence, and we believe it, for it is backed up by the Besl Musicians in the World. I also sell other Organs at less prices than the Estey, but can't reccommcnd them to b<! as good. * O.W.OWEN. S July 23. NE W PETER LEICKEM. EE PAIRS Watches, Clocks and Jewelrv of all kinds. Also Repairs Violins in tlie"best possible manner, on short notice and at rea- •ontble rates. Also Violins for Sale. Shop first door North of Riverside Block, McHenry I1L " McHEXRY HOUSE. McHenry, 111. John Karges Proprietor. Centrally located and the best of accom­ modations furnished. Charges reasonable. t JOHN LANSING,' RICHMOND HOUSE. KICTIMOND ILLINOIS. Frank Foster Pro. prietor. Good accommodations for all parties. Samplerooms for Salesmen. Livery Stable attached. Public Ilall for Lectures, Shows Ac., The McHenry Brewery. King & Herbes, Proprietors. THE best of Beer Shipped to any part of the country and wan-anted as represented.-- Orders solicited and promptly attended to. FRED. IRENICH, CIGAR MANUFACTURER, --AND-- WHOLESALE TOBACCONIST. WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS. PATENTS. Persons desiring to take out Patents, or de- •(ring information from the U. S. Patent Office should consult F. A. LEHMANN, SOLICITOR OF AMERICAN AND FOREIGN PATENTS, Washington, D. C. Examinations free. NO PATENT NO PAY. Send for Circular. For Sale. PTMie undersigned offers for Sale, me vBrick X Store on Water Street, in the village of McIIenrv, now occupied by Mrs. C. H. Morpy, as a Millinery Store. It is 14x35, the upper •tory being finished off as a residence. 1 F.UMS REASONABLE. Inquire of C. 1*L JLOUEV McHoury, III. Nov. 1st W75. Having opened a New Meat Market, in his Block, NEAR THE DEPOT, Is now? prepared to furnish all who may feive him a call with FRESH AND SALT MEATS Of All Kinds, PO UL TR F, SA USA OE, dc.,<frc At as Low Prices as at any other Market in the County. I keep none but the best of Meats, and my Sausage is made by an experienced Sausage maker, and are warranted the best. AirGivc mc a Call. ) JOHN LANSING. McHenry, Nov. 14th, 1)876. R E A I > T H I S PRICE LIST. I will not be undersold, and having bought my full stock for CASH, will offer the. follow, ing LOW PRICES for cash. Men's Boots, 83.50 and $?.. Youths *2.50. Bovs $1.90. Men's Slioes Woinaus Kid $2.75. Side Lace and Calf $S.-J5. Slippers, 75 cts. and $1. Child- rens'30 cts. $1.20 and Kid side lace $2. Rubbers 40, fiO, and 75 cents. Tinware and Stove pipe very cheap. Crockery Ditto. Groceries new stock. Teas 50 and 75*cents good as can be bought for a dollar. Saleratus, Yeast and Soap, 8 cts. 1t>. Fine Cut Tobacco 50.75 best 90 cents. Smoking 3a ots. Killiekinick 40 cts. and PlugBO and 75 cts. Candv, Mixed 30 cts., Stick, 18 cts., Fancy 30 cts., Notions, Paper, Envelopes furnished and Printed for 10 cents a bunch. Large stock of Pipes and fixtures. Flour all kinds. Check, ers. Dom inoes, Cards, Ac. I .can Insure you or your property, cheapcr than ever. You will save money to trade with me, TRY IT! The highest price paid for Produce. Yours, I. M. Mallory. Nunda, 111., Nov. 8th, 1876. Tflia PAPER IS OX mrr.T! WITH Where Adveitliwi^ iAiatncts can be madf BEFORE THE MILLENIUM. If the millenium would only come! For then all this fret and fever of party strife would cease. Good men would beJbetter, in public esteem, and more men would be good. Defamation of character would not prevail; con­ demnation of purpose would be rare. Prejudices would die. and factional hate vanish. The multitude of evils which now grow out of political contest would not weary and perplex Serenity would smile where now dis­ turbance and discordrule supreme. Verily.it is strange that men of equal judgment, equal candor, equal loj'alty, equal property interests in a Commonwealth, will differ so"Widely as to what measures are best for public welfare, and what mien are most to be trusted in the administration of public affairs. It is strange that so differing! they will criminate iiid* re-criminate each other, make charges and counter charges that are often as absurd as wicked, impugn each other's good sense, each other's honesty, libel each other's manhood, and soil each his soul. Yet they do it. Every political campaign repeats the same sad story, until one comes to query why this Curse of Poli­ tics was pronounced upon mankind, and tu question if ever the Millenium can come with partisans abroad in the world. Before every prominent election money is poured out "like water,as the saying is (and in this case it applies with pecular fitness, it being chielly in a liquid st ate)-rwl»y? That the Right may win? That great wrongs may be done away? Such is ever the cry. But the real reason for so much expenditure lies in the desire that Tom, Dick or Harry may retain their hold upon public pap; that party dogs may eat of the crumbs which fall from a party table. It would be pleasanter to believe all men intense­ ly patriotic rather than to think some men intensely selfish; but let us stand by the truth in believing. And we may be comforted in the thought that human nature does not more clearly assert itself ill Politics than in other affairs. Some men are mean outside of things political. It does seem as if they could be tneaner in Politics than any where else, but perhaps not. There has a vague idea gone out, that, with Polities, Conscience has nothing to do. It is a popular idea, and doeth "•iMtomrtgaoWtkAm&iamiMk Well, the Millenium is doubtless far away. These many j-ears, yet wa must bear with many things that are not as we could wish. Through generations yet unborn will human nature goon in bickerings and strife, degrading itself, and denying the Master Truth. But let us be hopeful. There is a gain. Men are growing better. Christianity isynot an existance for naught. Princi­ ples do not become corrupt, even though corrupt men use theto Corruptly for selfish ends. Sometimes the bright-! er era will shiue out as a promise ful­ filled. The impatience of Wrong was never yet so lasting or effective as the patieuce of Right.' I.KAP YEAR There has been a number of mar­ riages already this season, but the matrimonial market has been compar­ atively dull this year, chiefly became the young fellows are bashful anr! have considerable delicacy in proposing dur­ ing leap year. But, ladies, your year is rapidly flying past, and the golden opportunity will soon have gone, and leave you hoping still, so Improve what remains of this fickle year. As a means of assistance we will present some of the most attractive feature* of our marriageable young men: CHARLEY W. a splendid fellow, plays every musical-instrument known, and sings divinely. Handsome and gener­ ous, would make an excellent husband. It issaid he is engaged, but he would readily accept a better offer. WILL M. is anxious tp be asked. If any girl says the word, she is a "goner,"' but he must be asked in a business-like manner, as- he is straight business, could run a railroad alono if he had half a chance. A splendid specimen. FRANK S. must get married this year or wait four years longer, as he is en­ tirely too bashful to pop the question. Would make a girl happy for life, but she must do the asking. TOM W. a regular lady-killer, has broken eighty-seven ladies hearts. ' The future happiness of coming generations demands that he be immediately uiar- ried. PBESLUENLIAL CONTESTS. Five Presidential elections in which the vote of some one State might have chan^cd the result occurred out of the 22 from 1789 to 1872. In 1796. when the State Legislatures chose the electors, Adams, had only a majority of two over Jefferson, the vote being 71 to G9. In 1812 President Madison was chosen over De Witt Clinton by 128 to 89. In this contest the vote of either Penn­ sylvania (23) or Virginia (23) would have made De Witt Clinton President. In 1824 the full electoral vote of New York (34) would have given Andrew Jackson a majority of all the votes cast. As it was he received only one vote from said State, and the election de­ volved upon the House of Representa­ tives. The contest in 1844 was exceedingly close. Polk received 170 votes; Clay 105. The loss of New York (34) votes was fatal to Henry Clay. Polk's plu­ rality in said State was only 5,106--so that a change of 2,554 votes would have secured the election of Henry Clay, with all its eventful consequences. At the sixteenth Presidential election (1848), the vote of New York (34) or Pennsylvania (24) would have given Cass a majority over Taylcr. Bucha­ nan won in 1856 by 52 votes. Without the aid of Pennsylvania he would have had only 148 votes--the exact number necessary to a choice. Had Pennsyl­ vania gone Republican in October, his defeat was inevitable. Lincoln receiv­ ed, in 1860,180 votes, against 123 for hi6 opponents. Notwithstanding his great plurality, he needed the vote of New York to give him a majority of all the votes cast. Henceforth small as well as large States may deem themselves of great account. OL. N., can shoot a dart through any young lady's heart, is young and smart and could settle the political questions of the day had ne the ability. When you ask him, girls, put on your dlgnit}'. JOHNNY T. has too much of the young trait of bashfulness, and must be asked this year. Now, girls, don't let him wait so patiently four more years. This is a rare opportunity; CHARLEY B. preferred 1 to be born hahdsome than rich, is a regular fop, said to be engaged to every young lady in town and several out of town Yohng and accomplished. JOHNNY ii., good natured and affec­ tionate, says he is engaged but We doubt it; knows as much about what is going on as a PLAIN DEALER reporter. Is a tip-top good fellow but would hare to foe coaxed. Continued at some future time, if foucjd necessary. we Woolen and Flannels a full stock and at lower priccs than ever at Bucklin & Steve us'f"^ and. capid_£npt vapid Sr. Printer) Story, but the 'Chey­ enne Leader tells it well, and so reproduce it, as follows: About 10 o'clock yesterday forenoon an enormous jack rabbit, which had strayed into the city the previous night, showed itself on Sixteenth street, near the Bella Union. Its ab- pearance was the signal for a general yell from the many persons who crowd­ ed the street, and in about ten seconds the trouble began. Ten thousand dogs --more or less--"snuffed the battle from afar" and came yelping to the spot. The rabbit trembled with fear» as he surveyed the bloodthirsty curs, and all at once resolved to make a bold strike for liberty and his native health. Laying his enormous ears along his back, he started down Sixteeuth street, and now began one of the most ex­ citing races on record. Tiffe rabbit went like a streak of lightning, and after it followed the mob of dogs», yelp­ ing, snarling, and tumbling ovor each other in their eagerness to secure the prize. His rabbitship made a short turn up Ferguson street, much to the surprise of the dog army, which kept on down Sixteenth. The canines dis­ covered their mistake near the Inter- Ocean, and at once countermarched and went howling up Fergusen about three blocks behind their intended victim. The rabbit had, however by this brilliant maneuver gained a large percentage on the game, and improved it. As he passed a meat market he observed a number of his fellows hanging limb and lifeless, exposedfor sale, and this seemed to lend vigor to his exertions, and increased his speed toward freedom. He could not be seen with the naked eye as ho flew up the street, and was out of sight in an instant. We could hear him whiz for ten minutes after he passed the Court House. AND SATAN SMILKI) Satan was walking the floor of one of his regal halls, his usually sedate face looking careworn and troubled. A messenger from earth was announced. "What news ? My patience !s exhausted I have not heard a word from the earth for hours. Tell me where you have been and what you hate seen." ""I saw a purse proud, shoddy aristo­ crat p(WB a poor beggar on the street, ami have in church heard him exclaim: **The poor ye always have with you." Satan smiled. "I saw the daughter of a stock gam­ bler snub a gifted young lady because her father was an honest meet attic." Satan smiled. liI saw a bankrupt ricfing in his car­ riage. while a poor man whoih he had swindled out of hard earned earnings had a house gained by honest toil, sold over his head." Satan smiled. "I saw a doctor, whose educatiou ended a quarter of a century ago, visit the sick with a pair of horses iu hand." Satan smiled. ^ "I saw a bank officer who, drawing opulent friends into his confidence, in­ duced them to enter into a speculation from which they retired without a dol­ lar." Satan smiled. ' "I have seen the same bank officer purchase and hold the properties of the dupes whom he had defrauded." Satan smiled. MI have seen an editor so poor that he was sneered at on the streets by shoddy ites, because he dared advocate the truth and would not pander to false­ hood." Satan smiled. UI saw an editor who floated in dis­ trusted consideration to the scum and gloss of public opinion grow rich, while his fingers were soiled with dis­ honest gains." Satan smiled. jggy-Heirs and claimants to vast prop­ erties are the easiest things to find in the Vorld. It has been generally sup­ posed that the late California million­ aire, James Lick, lef£ only one heir to trouble, his last will and testament, but such is not the case. Besides his son John H.. a nephew, named James W., comes forward, and hovering over the dead man's golden shoes, claims them as most legitimately fitted to his meas­ ure. Other claimants have also appear­ ed on the scene, and soon the fight will commence, the hearing of all these pe­ titions, sprung up like mushrooms on the loam of a grave, being set for De­ cember 4. It would seem that, as a rule, he who dies rich bequeaths quar­ rels to heirs, business for courts, soandal to his own memory and money to law­ yers. THROWN INTO THE HOtSK. 4 My son," said a pious father out on the South Hill to his hopeful son, "you did not saw any wood for the kitchen stove yesterday as I told you to; you left tW back gate open aad let the cow go out; you cut off eighteen feet from the clothes-line to make a lasso; you stoned Mr. Robinson's pet dog and lam­ ed it; you put a hard-shell turtle in the hired girl's bed; you tied a strange dog to Mi. Jacobsou's door-hell, and paint­ ed reti"and'{^en old Mrs. Polaby's white pony, and hung your sister's bustle out in the frout window. Now, what am I, what can I do to you for such conduct ?" Are all the counties heard from?" asked the caudidate. The father replied sternly* "No trilling, sir; no, I have ydt several reports to receive from others of the neighbors." • "Then," replied the boy, "you will not be justified in proceed­ ing to extreme measures until the offi­ cial count is iu." Shortly afterwards the electiouvwas thrown into the house, and, before half the votes were canvass­ ed, it is evident, from the peculiar in­ tonation of the applause, that the boy was badly beaten.--Burlington llawk- eyc. llllnoU State Ihtlrymen's Association. The Executive Committee of tho Illinois State Dairymenrs Association arranged the following programme for- the Third Annual meeting of the Asso­ ciation, to be held at Elgin, on Tuesday* Wedutsday and Thursday, Dec. 12th - 13th and 14th. 1876. * FROORAM**. 1. Address of Welcome by the Fred- (Sent. \ 2. The supply antf Demand of Dairy Products, and their Future Markets.-- Hon. S. Wilcox, Elgin; C. H. Wilder, Wis.;H. W, Mead, Hebron. 3. The best plan to avoid the low prices which usually prevail for butter and cheese during the summer months. R. R. Stone, Elgin; R. W. Stewart, He­ bron, 111. 4. Manure. How to care for and ap­ ply it. John Keating, Elgin, C. II. Larkin, Elgin. 6L The best method of improving and supplying the dairy; different breeds, and their adaptation to our climate.-- D. Severy, Lelaiid; Hon. Wm, Pattoii, Sandwich; Geo. E. Brown, Elgin. 6. The manufacture of skimmed cheese. Is it injurious or beneficial to the dairy interests. Hon. S. Wilcox, Elgin; D. E. Wood, Huntley; A. U. Barber, Chicago. 7. Marketing dairy products. J. R. McLean, Elgin; Wm. H. Stewart, W oodstock. 8. The best and cheapest feed to keep up the supply of milk during the summer drought. S. W. Kingsley, Barriugton; Thos. Bishop, Elgin. 9. Grasses. Tho best varieties for hay and pasture, as adapted to our cli­ mate and soils. W. J. Bnrdick, White Water, Wis.; C. C. Buell, Roek Falls; S. Wilcox, Elgin. » 10. How shall we improve the dairy interest of Illinois. Israel Boies, Byron; C. C. Buell, Rock Falls; G. P. Lord, Elgin; R. R. Stone, Elgin. 11. What are the essential require­ ments of a good dairy farm ? R. \V. Stewart, Hebron; C. C. Buell, Rock Falls; M. H. Thompson, Elgin. 12. What is the best and mo«t eco­ nomical mode of handling milk to make butter from small dairies, froin five to twenty-flve cows? C. Gilbert, Marengo; S. K. Bartholomew,Marengo; Hon. S. Wilcox, Elgin. 13. To what extent may soiling be profitably substituted for pasturage? D. C. Scofield, Elgin; W, D. Henuiug, Piano. CHIC&tO "WOMEN. Did it ever occur to the public, asks a Chicago paper, that women are get­ ting entirely too healthy? It's amaz­ ing what a little lecturing ridicule, and consequently exercise and sensible clothing, have accomplished. The dan­ ger now is that the women will become so entirely robust, and live to such an astonishing age, that they will gradu­ ally drive puny men out of existence. Go through any of the streets of Chi­ cago and look at the faces and figures of the two sexes. Observe the sharp, thin visages, the spindling limbs and the dyspeptic countenances of three- fourths of the men.. They seem to have a yearning desire to lean up against something' and think, and would, were they not driven by the de­ mands of business to drag themselves on. The women on the contrary," are the pictures of good health and con­ tentment. They have not yet thought to scold and caution their liusbauds and sweethearts against a ruinous style of living; but the danger of a dearth of men will soon excite the fair sex to bold words upon the subject.--Ex. ^ jg?»In the DeKalb County poor house is a queer inmate, of whom, the licpubttcan says: "A lively, refined quiet gentlemanly German of about thirty years, who came from Squaw Grove some years ago, and stays constantly in his barred and grated cell for fear (so he says) that he will hurt some one. Through all the summer heat and winter's cold he keeps his place, often tramping back and forth all night in his little six-by-nine cell, or at other times whistling all night." and packed, that St will retain Its fresh­ ness and sweetness for winter use? N. Eldred,Gilman;C.C. Buell, Rock Falls; L. Boies, Marengo. 15. Can the dairymen of Illinois profitably raise calves to supply the dairy? I. H. Wanzer, Elgin; Wm Boies, Byron; E. II. Seward, Marengo. 16. Resolved, That the display of dairy products at the Americau Centeu- nial has been pf great beuefit to the dairy interest at Urge. All persons whose names appear Iu the above programme, are earnestly re­ quested^ prepare papers or deliver au addresss upon the subjects to which they are assigned. The Convention will be held in the Court House, in the city of Elgin^ asd will convene at 10 a. m., on tho 12th of December. Dairymen, manufacturers, dealers, and all those feeling an inter­ est in tfie prosperity of this association are cordially invited to attend. JOSEI'U TKPFT, President. M. A THOMPSON, Secretary. Waterproofs in Seal Blue, Grey aud Black, Stevens. Brown, Navy at Bucklin & WANTED' A TESTIMONIAL Thsy had a quarrel Snnday evening. He got mad and swore he'd leave her. Then she got vexed and told him lie could do as he pleased. He left. The next night he came around again. He asked to see her alone. She readily complied. She was all of a tremer.-- Her heart went out to him in a gush of sympathetic love. She stood ready to throw both arms about his neck and cry out for joy. There was not much color in his face, and his voice was husky. He said: "I have heen with you six months, and I triedT#all that time to do what was right." He paus­ ed an instant to recover the voice which was faltering rapidly, while her trembling increased. "I know that I have got considerable temper, and th$t I do not control it always as 1 ought.-- But 1 have tried to be faithful to you, tried to do everything that I thought would tend to make you happy. And feeling this I have called to-night to see if you wouldn't be kiud enough to give me a sort of testimonial to this effect, so that I could show it tv> any other young lady I might waut to go with. It might help me," He looked at her anxiously. All tho color left her face in a flash. Sho made a great eflort to swollow some­ thing whioh threatened to suffocate her. Then she spoke: "You can get out of this house so quick Ss you can. you miserable fellow, or my father shall kick you out.'* He didn't toy with time. Ho left without the testimonial. /