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SIT' WEDNESDAY, FES. 23 d, 1S70. T, VA3$ SLTKH Kditor- •'•r^'The Illinois LYjHibHeao State Committee t:iet iu Chicago, tin Tues- ,};iy to appoint the time imfl plaee for the meeting. St-%te "'Convention, and lo hold n general eor.sultation in relation to the commg«*:impaign. • fgy-The "Washingion correspondent of the Clm-ngo T.-'th«iu\ discussing the presidential q-uestion, sat s: "Of Brte- to\v,er.oug!i is heard hi politflesdelrelps hereto warrant the unqualified state­ ment that the whole weight of ofllelnl influence v.-ill be east against him, ami that lie can-count on no support from the ptflitteal inHuenec centering here. Yet,-in uttnuhibered ways.he is recog­ nized >y' among the possibilities--as liablehe i:tken up by the people and iiomttnted, despite the controlling po­ litical 'i iitl tie nees fo 11 lie re." "E^'The. independents of this si;ite TiieM thejr state oonveiitron at l)eeatur, last week and .nominated a full-ticket and elected delegates to national., iiide- .peinlent convention. which meets at IndianaiKili's. May 17. The following gentlemen we're put in nomination for *tate olllcers: For (Jovenor. Lewis' Steward, of Kendall county; I.ieuten-- ;int Governor. .John II. Pickerel, of Ma-( Von. comity : f^oeretary of State. Dr. M. M. Tlooton. of Marion county: Treasur­ er, Henry T. Aspenn, of (Champaign county: Auditor. John Ilise. of Cook county; Attorney Generr.l, W. S^Coy . of McLean countv. its' TIN: AVKISKV TKIAI. One of th«femo>t. thorough works of l ,Kcfonn" aivomplrshed in these mod­ ern times, is that of Secretary Bristow among the dealers in "brooked Whisky" and ttieir oo-adjutors. We clip from an ixcliange the fol­ lowing forcible summingupof the re­ sults. so far. of the whisky trials: "The great whisky ring which defied the government at St. Louis. Milwaukee. Indianapolis and Chicago has been not only broUeu but smashed. Every per­ son indicted iu St. Louis, except Geu. Babcoek. whose trial is now taking place, has been convicted or plead guilty. Every person connected one year ago.with the St. Louis revenue department is awaiting sentence for participating in the whisky frauds. At Indianapolis eight, of the govern­ ment officers have been sentenced to two years each in the penitentiary and to pay a tine of 81,000 each. Au ex- deputv collector who maintained his innocence, got three years in J lie pen­ itentiary and a 81,OOdHine. He seemed when "brought iuto court twenty years older than three months ago, looking like a broken-down okl man. One o£ the tlistilus, whose brother, a member of the lirrn. plead guilty and was awaiting sentence, died of remorse and Was burled at Patoka. Ind.,attended by the largest funeral escort ev£r known in that region. In Milwaukee confes­ sions, and conviction* have demora­ lized the ring, while the approaching trials in Chicago will, it is thought, make as many ' "awful disclosures" as did those of St. J.ouip. New Orleans is being investigated, and much fraud iu whisky is expected to fee discovered. "Many great reforms have had their origin iu Xew England--such re­ forms, for instance, as that for which the Kev. Edwin Bromley, of the Bap­ tist church at Norwood, Mass.. is now struggling. He demands no less than the total abolition of baked beans.-- "Baked beans,*' Jte exclaims in a voice *>f seven fo?d thunder, "are the devil's •own food." and to eat them is to be everlastingly da-hed. This is a gigan­ tic movement of Brother Bromleys. but.# it is so beautiful and sublime in its every aspect that it must ooinmand the earnest sympathy of every true re­ former. Let every lover of his race and of moral progress inscribe upon -- upon--something or other the banner •cry: "Down with baked beans/*' R«*al Instate Transfers. Conveyances filed in the Recorders •Office of McHenry County, Illinois, for the week commencing February 14th, 387G, aud ending February 19th, A. I)., 3870: . . t° li C Jefferson. Lots ill >V oodstock. Heinz, Property,81000. Leander lilandon to .John I Smith *w iiw 11, 4<;.r>, 8400. CUE EN WOOD- EDITOR PLAIN«>EA/,EU :--The late heavy rains clone considerable damage tliBoegli this section. Thompson A Co, on Tuesday the 8tli. commenced opera* tioijis, pfepar»liorf to filling their new Ice House. They had nearly finished plowing and cutting a sufficient quan­ tity to 3MI their house, from Tole's Mill pond, and were to commence drawing on the following.,day with ft large num­ ber of teams, but were saved tins trouble jt>f doing so, by the heavy rain during the night which caused a sudden rise of tlie stream, which, together with the lee that had been cut. carrying away a portion of the dam distributing their Ice rather promiscuously from Green­ wood to Spring Grove. The large cov­ ered Bridge across the stream, at this place, came near being destroyed by the force of the Iot\. Had it not be*1'1 f r the timely and strenuous efforts of a number of our citizens, in putting jn some strong braces tosupi>ort the Matin Bent, the old coop would have gone to catch the Ice already cut. " **The Mutual Protection Association'1 met again on Saturday last at 2 o'clock P.M. This is a matter which should deeply interest all hcrse owners at the present time throughout the country. There haye been several attempts of late to steal, ami some have proved successful. An attempt was made but a few nights since to take a horse and harness &e„ from the'barn of Mr. A. W. Murphy. Had not one of his sons en­ tered the barn during the evening, the thief would have ',doubtless been suc­ cess fuL There are quite a number of our citizens who are living within a convenient distance of our Association who have not as yet availed themselves of the opportunity of joining. We presume they are waiting to have, a •horse stolen to wake them up. We would gladly assist any of our neighboring towns throughout the eoun tv in organizing Auxiliary or similar Societies to work i u connection witli each other in case of theft.. We have a Constitution and By-Laws second to none. Townships. Districts or neigh­ borhoods, that wish to act in this mat­ ter, who may wish to correspond with our Society fur information or assis­ tance, can do so by addressing the Sec­ retary, J. II. Garrison, Greenwood. 111.. We would like very much to see all or* gauization of Ctiis kindstarterdin eve:y tewn, and there is no reason why it cannot be done. If two or three of the leading men in each township will atari in this matter, and it can be accom­ plished. Unite with us Brother towns-1 men in-organizing for self-defense. W,. C. ilerridgton starts this week on a visit to li+s friends in Eastern Xew York. Mr. Goo. Ilotchkiss is improving finely and is able to ride out again. "The way of the transgressor is bawl,*' as will be evinced ere long, unless there is a decided change in the conduct of one or two hapless youths.-^vhef, arc seemingly, devoid of even the first; principles of common decency. A' stare of entire idiocy would be prefer­ able. We have not the slighest in­ clination to (Jeuour.ee "Darwinism."' "The Greenwood Literary Assoeia- tigh," may truly be pronounced a suc­ cess. The meeting on Friday evening last was well attended, the house being filled to its full capacity for seating.--- The exercises were varied, and appar­ ently interesting to all. The Declama­ tions, by Mr. Henry Baldwin, Mr. G. B. Crawford, Miss Ida Wilcox and Master Charlie Jones, were very appropriate, and exceedingly well spoken. A vote of thanks was tendered to Mrs. M. O. Woop for her very able and iuterstin-g, original Essay, upon the subject of "Beauty." and also for the exellent music furnished by herself and assist­ ants. Miss Emma Young, as organist, liev. Byron Alden. as Bass, and our friend S. D. Baldwin as Tener, who happened in at a late I roue, but in time to throw in his mite, as he is ever ready and willing to do when called upon in a niusicial or educatkmal direction. The question fer Debate on Friday evening next is, Resolved, That pun­ ishment infldctetl upon the offender, ignorant of the law when violated is unjust. Also some general exercises. The M«tual Protection Association meet again on March 4th, (Afternoon.) Mr. Toles has commenced practical operation towa: ds rebuilding his Dam ; does not consider the vocal part (as represented by your Woodstock corres­ pondent last week,) of any account for stopping water, but thinks it works well sometimes in stopping wind, or vice versa. Try him. The entertainment given by Mr. Toles and Lady on Thursday aftffernoon .Teachers* Meeting* lield nt Richmond, III., on tSfqturday, .February 12<A, 1£"X0, 6#!^ to the almost,impossible con­ dition of the roads, only * few were present in J h« morning, «,ad it was not thought best to call tlie meeting to or­ der until about 11 oVioek. The Secretary being absent J, A, Baldwin was chosen Secretary pro tem. A discussion then followed as to what should be done *n relation to the Cen­ tennial. AU present seemed to feei that the edweational interests of Illinois should be represented. And the prospect seems to be that McHenry County will do its share towards meeting the ne­ cessary expenses, Mr. fickle then read an Essay on Arithmetile, in which he urg.ofl the ne­ cessity of every one having a knowl­ edge of thi-s branch. . The Association then Adjourned for dinner. Cidled to ordeVat 1:30 p. M. . S. I). Baldwin was called for and read an Essay on "School Government. Ac­ cording io his thepry Patience is an essential qualification, for he says 'the tendency k .to use most what Ave are best supplied with," .and certainly no school cau be successfully taught with­ out this. * Ifext .proceeded to regular business. The President ebose as committee oh programme., Miss Killey, Ed. B. Young and S. D. _ Baldwin. As Critic, Wm. Griffiths 3Ir. Griffith the« read an Essay on the '* Life and Writings of Oliver Goldsmith," INTERMISSION. After intermission Mr. Gardner read au-e^say on "Strength." lie dealt with his Object under three heads, yiz: Moral, Mental and Physical strength. The commi ttee on 'programme made the-following report: Time and .place of next meeting to be March 4, at Mc- Ilenry. Forenoon Programme.--Zo­ ology, W. A. Skinner,or in case of his absence, Mr. Gardner. 'Object Teach­ ing, Miss D. Brown. Essay, Ed. R. Young. -Aftettuoon.--Reading Miss Fanny Ivillej'. History, A. E. Baldwin. Grammar, Alex Gardner. Essay, J. II. Tappan. Query Box. The above report was adopted. The Critic reported that he had no criticisms**® make. A hearty vote of thanks was ten­ dered the people of Richmond l or their hospitality, after which the meeting \yas declared adjourned. WM. NICKLE, President. J, A. "BALDWIN, Seeretrry protein. Edward Murphy to Edward \ M.fr- yhy. lot 2 nw. 18, 4."), 7. $1. Heirs of Henrv Toniow to Bernini! , \ • , Touiow. 100 acres in 14. 45, 8. ewoo d even,uS ]:i^ to a circle of friends Whiston, Jr and wife to Ilan- an(1/ieighbors' was a very enjoyable •ijali WJiiiston. ne sw 23,4f», 7, §100. agair. Tliey never do things bj halves. Jame# I Pierson and wife to Marv O EVEN. -jHihehart. I.ot 2 blk 1 FordV addition to Crystal I^alie, 8700. Joseph Cyapmau and wife to George Earl, land in 1<», 40, 7, $50. " NOTICE. To all persons indebted to Smith & Co., allow us to call yotir es- ?!lcl,ael l notice to our claims. For many years we have sold you goods aiul al­ low ed you to pay us at your own eon- 2.} acres south side tie »rw 3, 44, 5, .$io, layman Freeman and wife to Silas P Chattield. se nw 3, 44, §400. Joseph Blackman and wife to Ward A Blackmail. South pt lots 1 and .2 blk SallbrdVaddition to Marengo,, .^400. Lucy J and Mary.A Iving to Henry Knowles. Undivided Wlf of piece iu 1, 43, 5, #2100. . ^ Simeon S Gates and wife to ^'-D Xincoln. Lot 1 blk 12, Nonda, ^300. Martin Costigau to Harriet E Heine. /P Acres ej lot 2 ue 4, 43., 7, §200. venience. Bnt now we are closing ̂ put our business, with the vie>v of leaving the country in the Spring, Therefore you must see the necessity of prompt paj'inent. All accounts not paid soon wall be put in course of collection. We are Ui earnest in this matter and would not aduse delay. Respectfully. SillTli BItoa. & CO., dap vary nil), 1376. , WHT OF Constantly on hand and for Sale AT O, BISHOP'S Agricultural Warehouse, nichenry, ill* <;Ol.I>EN' WEDDING. In the Lake City, Minn., Sentinel, of Febt'th, we find the following account of the Golden Wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Arnold, former residents of Mc- Ilenry, which will prove'of interest to their many old friends in this section: '•While but few live to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of ,tlieir marriage, a community that has such good old fitshio'ied people should feel proud when such events take place. Lake City has had but few of these remarka­ ble festivals in its history, ond of which transpired on Saturday evening last, at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Arnold, 011 Washington street. Mr. Arnold was born in Rhode Island, in 1801, and on the 7th day of March, 1876, will be 75 years old. The occasion of "the celebration of their golden wed­ ding was attended by about seventy- five friends and rolatives. Their chil­ dren, with the exception of Mrs. R. H. Mathews, who removed , to California last summer, were present, as were also sixteen grand-children and one great-grand child. The affair was a very pleasant one--the "old folks" were to be seen dodging about the hoifce, as nimbly and lively as the younger aiies. The refreshments, served in a hall built -expressly for the occasion, were prepar­ ed and served in good style--one of the rarities on the occasion being "roast peacock." After supper the crowd became quiet, when Rev. Mr. Door made a few choice remarks, which were followed by a pre­ sentation speech by Judge Stout, who presented to father Arnold a beautiful gold-headed cane from f his son, on which to lean during his declining days and of watch and chain from his son-in- law and wife., by which he could keep track of the time as dt passes by; also several other valuable and useful arti­ cles from friends and relatives. The presentation to Mrs. Arnold of a pair of gold spectacles from her son and his wife, through which she could watch her husband, was made by II. K. TerrelL The Lake City Band were present and discoursed some sweet music. Our attention was called during the evening to an iron kettle which has served tire aged couple since their marriage, and Mr. Arnold thinks if all the potatoes which have been oooked in it were placed in one pile they would occupy almost as much room as the present site of Lake City. -Mr. Arnold has a family record of ancient type bearing date of the birth of his great-grandfather at Springfield, Rhode Island, in 1700; of his grand­ father at same place in 1725, and of his lather iu 1775. The uxowd dispersed at about eleven o'clock, feeling that they had spent a ve'ry pleasant evening, and leaving Mr. and Mrs. Arnold happy, and iu good spirits, with prospects of many years before them. SVxIO Lumber Wagana, all Complete, 3.UX10 «• " 3V9 " - 2\,\8 Demorr.it Waicons, all Complete, The Waukexran Star Porcelain Cylinder Pump No. 0 Star Pump Tlfearf, PC" l'eet No, 0 Tuhtnjr .5x5 si# inch bore, per foot. Couplings, each. No. 1 Star P11 nip P O 7 feet. No. 1 Tubing 4x48 inch borepor foot. Couplings each. „ No. 2 Star Pump Head, withP C 7 feet. No. '2 Tuberin:-, 1?4 bore. Coupling* each, , No. H Cistern Pumps, 7 feet. No. 3 Tubering kVboro per foot. Couplings each. , No. '£ Improved Pitcher Spout Cistern Pump. No, 0 Revolving Top Cistern Pump, The star Sulky Cultivator, Bidingor Walking. The Series Snl'kv Cultivator. The VV ii Know 1 ton Rilling or Walking do The Diamond 5 Tooth Cultivator, The Enoch & Doty Gang Plows, all Complete. >< «. Sulkey " " Turf and Stubble Ploys, H L, 14 Inch. " «• •> L Li f4 Inch. " •»« II h 12 inch. Corn Plows 8.V Inch, Steel Keam, Turf and Stubble Plows, 14 itacb. The Cnion Corn Plnutec 'ItaiIroul W1 Iee 1 barrown. Quru J5:»skcts, The Dayton Sulkey self-dump Hay and Grain The Hockforr) sulkey Hay Rakes. The Wooden Revolving Rakes. No. 3, 4, 5, and 6, Hlaiu lianl or Emert Churn. The Monitor Van Brunt & Davis Seeder. The Win Auson Wood lieapers and Mowers. ^ tST^- cW/i n - • $15,000 Worth of Goods ! To be sold within %he nest NINETY DAYS, Regardless of Cost! Oat flenlor partner, I). S. SMITH, havfng long entertained a desire to e?- »mgo in Stoe.k-Breeding in the "Far West," ha« just completed arrangements with l»is"Ronitr Nebraskft, for and extensive stock R.inge, and is bound to try that land of cheap grarlnir afad in order that ho may be able to carry out his cherished purpose, we now offer our entire of Goods regardless of Cost, to close. We herewith annex a partial Price List? kouih h^ ever, to satislv anyone that we are selling at.New York Wholesale Prices ""*** OUR TKltMS--To our old customers, who have alwavs been PROMPT in narinc thpfr M- counts, we vvill, if desired, .give a tiredit of CO^daya, interest from date of purchase .OtherwiNl onr Terms will be Cash Merlmac, and all other best make Prints. .8 cts Wamsutta, second grade.,, .8>ts Bes%lomestic Ginghams ..TUX. cts Second Grade do „.,',8 to 10cts A fine assorted Brilliant Alpa^cas,,.. .20 pts A large line corded Alpnccas, (all colors(25«ts A choice selection English Crown Plaids 27 cts All Grades Black Alpaccas and Mohairs A full lineof Colors in Merinos Pacific Poplin, Cashmeres and Empresses Extra heavy Eastern "Wool Shirting'Flnnnel S6 Red, Orange and WhiteJFlannels, all grades Carpenterville shirting Flannel..... .54 cts Good Full Width Cotton Flannel.,,.9 to 12 cts Best 14 to 18 cts Best Brown and blue-Denims 20cts Best Cotton Batting in the market, 18 cts Clarence Darpet WaTp, 27X cts All Grades and Colors of Waterproof Stark and heavy Brown sheeting lOets "Best'Yariiwide line brown sheeting Sets Medfum Weight 7 to8cts Farmurs andJmccUanica Cottonade 26 cts Medium to good .. 18to23 eta Afull line of Ticking to22ct*Y A large stock of mens and womens shirts-and drawers 40 to *1,60 Wall papering'per Roll. 7 to 12 cft« Stark and Grain Bags. 25) eta A full stock of Buffalo and Rochester Custom made Boots and shoes at manufacturers price* 83000 Worth of mens'youths'and boysClothin* We cannot quote prices, bu ( guarantee to'sava you from $2 to per suit on fBoys and Youtlw and $5 to fs 011 mens wear A full stock of Oil Cloths Carpetings. Trunk's. Felt skirts and shawls Best Young Hyson Tea in the market tllOQ <T«od go ct« Best Japan Tea in the market HAI t« Good ; met* Babbet's best Salaratus 10 et* Kirk's Savon Soap, four Bars for ,<St ct* Ash ton Dairy salt per sack 18 cts Best Raisins 15 et* We areauthorlzed by the owners of the Store to oiler it for Rent and will give possession in time for the early Spring Trade. Will sell our Store Furniture and Fixtures very low and 011 Easy Terms. Smith Bros. & Co. McHenry, Nov. 1st 1875. -o-- The C. IL & X. J. AltvCormick Reapers and Mowers. . The Bell City Feed Cutter^-Vj, Nt>. 1, lilted for belt t»r rod unfrCrank. Xo. 2 " " .. . No. 3, flirted for'Crank. No. 4, Hantl Only.. Two H'irse Tread Powers. One Il.irse Tread Powers. Two Horse Lever Powers. The Little Giant Feed trrinders. O'iie Ueversable Motion Crushing and Grind­ i n g M i l l . The Warehouse fanning Mills. Gould's Improved iBinirell Corn Shelter. Jja rle liana Corn fche.tler. Fur.n Gri st Mills. Post Hole Augers. The Akron Animal Poke. Dog Powers. W00Mridge Patent Liuiil Roller. Eagle'Pruning Tools. Spades, Shovels. Scoops, Three Tine Forks, iFour Tine Forks, Five Tine Forks, Six Tine Spie's Patent Harrows, £and :i llorse. ll:ird(;oal for Parlor Moves. Soft Coal. , lllosbi rsr ©r Blacksiniths Coal. Bobs, Cutters, ,&c»,, Ac. All Kinds of Repairing Neatly Done. , O. BISHOP, "y McHenry, Feh. 21st, 1876. f%$>; H JOS. WIEDEMANN. SALOON and RESTAURANT I DON'T I Board at Wiedemann's | But wish I Did Nearthe Depot, Mcflenryv III. £3~We also keep the Celebrated Milwaukee Lager Beer constantly on hand. P. S.--All parties indebted to us by Note or Account, are earnestly request* ed to make immediate settlement, as our accounts must aud shall be closed. Smith. Bros. 8c Co. Fall and Winter Trade. SULIN A STEMS, NEAR THE DEPOT, M'HENRY. * Are now prepared with a full and well selected Stock of Goods, and aro continually receiving large additions from Xew York, Iioston and other mar­ kets, and are offering them at Lower Prices than ever before noted in the history of McHenry. IN DRESS GOODS, Are found Alpaoeos, Armnref?, Jonas, Reps?l?oplius, Royals, Surges, Cashmere s Lustree. Plaids, Empress Cloths, &e. New Styles Repellants, Flannels of all kinds, Edgings, Laces, Fringes, Trimmings, Buttons, Collars, Cuffs, Silk Ties, the best Dollar Kid Gloves, Ber­ lin Gloves, Hosiery;, Nubias, Scarfs, Felt and white Skirts, Tucking, Veils, Shawls, Fancy Articles and Notions Of all kinds. Table Linen, Napkins, Tow­ eling, Blankets and Bedspreads. Clothing for Men and Boys. Hats and Caps, For the WinterVcold. Boots and Shoes* & Line, and Rubber Goods. Crockery find Glass-Ware. Choice Groce­ ries and fine Teas a-Specialty. Canned Peaches by the Case. In fact every­ thing usually ealled for in a GENERAL STOCK, and for Cash or Ready Pay wo •will not be Undersold. g&T The Highest Market Price in Cash or Goods for Produce. BUCKL1N & STEVENS. McIIenry, 111., Oct. 27th, 1875. For Sale or Rent. In the village of Rinjovood, a good House and I,ot, and seven acres of land. The house contains fen rooms, and 1s in good repair. There is a good well of M ater and a barn on the premises, besides an abundanee of good fruit. It will be sold all together or theliouee and lot or lam! generate. TEUMSREASONABLE inquire of J. "W. Cristy or WESLEY LADD. Jtingwood, Nov. l»t 1875. 3m For Sale. A few Choice Thoroughbred Berkshire Pigs -for'Sale. Stock recently imported from England, .ml very *«,. £ JJcH'EKKV.^aopL, 20th, 187E. THERE IS NO USE IN GOING OUT OF TOWN TO PURCHASE ANYTHING IN THE LINE OF SB Hi HI BUDWH, STOVES, TIN WARE, FARMING TOOLS, to, When a better -article Can be Bought /or LESS MONEY at the Hardware Sfon John M. Smith, AT THE POST OFFICE. We have STO VES that, make frozen men laugh, and sell them Cheaper and jfou Can Steal Them. We also manufacture Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Ware. Into an Shape or Vessel desired. We make a point to do JOBBING OF ALL KINDS, JPromptlj/Kand Warrant it done well. We make Tinware a Specialty, be we think on this we are Master of the Situation. Conic and See for Yourself JO'lIN M. SMI' McHenry, IU., Aug. 2d, 1875. because •TJJ.