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,»?" . V -- - - - W1CDN EKDAY, APR1I' 12th, 1876. .T. VAN 8LYKE, Kklitor. • ii, %r ---r •• . f - ' •*<: i()S COXOKUSS, 4th IJ^KTIUCT, For the past few weeks the Congrew?- Imwil in this District h*s been rather quiet, tl* "ring" leaders in tho more which brought out the name of Wn». Tifcthrop. having dropped the subject entirely, only publishing such ^rrffht»<Of comfort as they could gather frorm *wch of their-exchanges- as had been previous ly posted what to say, and being under the party lash of course repeated it with that precision that a school boy reads his composition. The "ring" were so certain that they had, by the aid of Governor Beveridge's" tools, put up the pins so as to get con­ trol of the 4th District,'?that they failed to cover up the cloven foot, and their object in trying to supplant General Hutlbut is so plain "that he who runs may read." The question now is, shall this clique of scheming, truckling, un­ principled politicians, rule the 4th Congressional District of Illinois? Every honest, right-minded man in the District will say no. Then let the people awake to their own interests and^urn'tfut to-the fprimary meetings *nt!'Conventions and see to it that the ring is put down, and all the corrup­ tion aud rascalities Stilting there­ from, Against Mr. Latlirop as a man we ha^e notia word to say, but that he can better fepfeSeut the 4th district in the Halls of <kuigrese t han our present able Representative, we do not believe. Even tlie warmest advocate of a change cannot truthfully say one word against General Hurlbut's record, in Congress. The real cause of their hostility is be­ cause he will not allow himself to be ^controled by any ring or clique. To their secret plans for defeating the will of the pe :>ple he has c ver turned a cold shoulder, and foi* this they are attempt­ ing. to defeat him by clandestine means, not daring to brave an open fight before the people. In General Hurlbut this District has an able and honest Representative, and one who they cannot in justice to them­ selves at the present time, aflbrd to lay aside for any new and untried man. His influence at Washington is second to no other Representative ever sent from the 4th District, aud just at this particular time, when Southern rebels are again Matimt on the floor of Con­ gress, do we need his services at the National Capitol. Therefore we thiuk -we but reiterate the voice of the peo­ ple when we say, for Congressman, 4th District, Hon. Stephen A. Hurlbttt, of Boone. FOR eoVEKNOU, HON. S. M. cri.ixkt ' • , V. Hon. Shelby M. Ctillom,of Spriiiglleld, is now the most piumiucnt candidate before the people for the nomination of Governor.forHliis State. That all the ring politicians are against him. is the best evidence that he should re­ lieve the heajrty and undivided support of the people, lie belongs to no clique or ring, enjoys the reputation of being strictly honest and his record has not a blot. At this time, when dishonesty is the rule ami not the exception, the great State of Illinois could do herself no greater honor than by nominating and electing Mr, Culloin as her Chief Magistrate. The following we haver clipped from some of our exchanges, but what one we do not now know: "Hon. Shelby M. Culloin is urged by the better, class of newspapers aud people for the next governor of Illinois. The political rings are against him, but the rank and file who want honest and efficient govern­ ment, are enthusiastic for Culloin. He possesses the rare qualities of honesty and statesmanship, peculiarities not superlatively prominent in the past fouf years. He is of the kind the state and nation want for a few years to come, and the sort we begii^to have faith the people are to 'elect in this great centennial year. Mr. Cullom has served In Congress, and in the Legisla­ ture, one term as speaker, and his reputation for ability is of the highest drder," General Adalbert Ames, Carpet Bag Govenor of Mississippi, and son-in- law of Ben Butler, has resigned--his resignation took efleetTon the 29th ot last month. At the time of resigna­ tion he was before the court of im­ peachment for crimes and misdemean­ ors, and resigned to escajpe conviction. Immediately upon the notice of his resignation the House of Representa­ tives adopted a resolution by a vote of 78 to 10 instructing the managers of the impeachment case to discontinue proceedings and withdraw the articles. The resignation of Govenor Ames was a surprise to many of the leading Re­ publicans, and has created considerable sensation throughout the State. Col. J. W.Stone, president pro tcm of the Senate.* has been installed as Govenor. JBSiT The exploit of Phi neas Fogg, in making the tour of the world in 80 days is soon to be beaten by the regular lines. With new lines of steamers, soon to be put on their stations, the calculation is that the trip from Liver­ pool to New 'York will occupy 8 days, New York to San Francisco 6 days, San Francisco to Hong Kong 24 days, and thence to London 36 days, making in all 74 days. eol- • * NUNDA. Ewtob PlainDKALKii;--As the snow aud the mud disappears and the signs of Spring again put in an appearance, eyerybody is jubilant and business is on the upward tendency. The farmers aro bringing their plows to be sharpen­ ed and otherwise repaired, aud the souud of the blacksmiths hammer mingling with the songs of the Spring birds speak in unmistakable tones that the busy season of Spring has returned. Some of our more, ambitious farmers have already commenced plowing, while many are impatiently Waiting for their land to become more dry. The election of Town Officers callfefl out the usual amount of wire pulling (such as buying and selling candidates) and a fair vote was polled. The fol- fowing men were elected to the several offices to~wit: B. F. Peck, Supervisor, (third term) John Morton Town Clerk, John II. Doran Assessor, liobt. SuttOn Collector; James KittleHighway Com­ missioner, • At the election ©f School Trustee on the 8th inst., Mr. Amos A. Pcttihone was elected for a term of three years to succeed P. M. Huffman* The Board now consists of Win. H. Huffman, Wm, H. Harrison and A. A. Pettibone. A large crowd of our citizens lect.ed at the Livery and Sale Stable of Micham <fc Ellsworth at an early hour on Saturday morning to witness (as well as to buy themselves rich) the auction sale that was advertised to commence at 10 o'clock, Many kinds of farm implements had been collected tor sale as well as wagons, carriages, buggies, &c., but most ' notably was a lot of Indian ponies, some twenty or thirty in number, that had been pur­ chased by a gentleman near Richmond, in this county, and were drove here to sell. Wild, ungainly objects they were too, At only for the treacherous savage, but they elicited many comments and a few bids, at least some six or seven were sold at prices ranging from forty to fifty dollars a head. Total sales of the day amounted to seven or eight hundred dollars. Mr, Editor cuild you induce a Mis­ sionary to come to Nunda and try and straighten up the morals of our people some, for ono of the Methodist converts was out on Sunday breaking a span of those Indian ponies, and judging' from the number of somersaults they made he had rather an interesting time of it forSunday. While another party drove into town about 2 o'clock and if you could have pulled that old hay up a lit­ tle j'ou would have found some nice fish (so they said) but we won't say any­ thing about the one given to the Elder for he never mentioned it in his dis­ course Sunday evening. Tyro. Jarries Robbins. JUST After ft'Tife of arduous and re­ sponsible eervicc, in which he handled millions oi the public money, the en­ tire property left by the late General Webster amounts to only ten tliousamt dollars--a touching- and yet magnifi­ cent evidenae'Of the good man's Spar­ tan integrity.--Post and MaiL Such a record speaks volumes for a public man, and a very similar record could, tru thfully, be written of pur present 'member of Congress, Hon. Stephen A. Hurlbut. During our late ,«irar, the General had frequent oppor- toriities of amassing immense fortunes, «nd yet, to-day, he is really a poor man. 'Such men to represent the people in Congress, are the kind the nation de­ mands, and we believe this district Cfc&not be better represented than it hu been by our present member,. Gen. Horlbut.--Belvidere Standard. jp^rThe "New York Tribune, TJtica Iferaid and other papers are calling at- teation to a most diabolical scheme connected with the coming centennial exhibition. Letters have been sent from Philadelphia to young girts in the inland towns and villages, signed by "Hayes, Arlington & Bro., Agents for the exeeutive committee." stating that they wish to engage "comely and re­ spectable young ladies" to take charge of flower and news stands, act as cash­ iers in refreshment department, sell pictures, books, &c., wages from #8 to 4W* are ofteretL besides expenses paid MA a chance to eee «the grand exhibi­ tion every day." The girls are advised net to consult their parents, as they wight object to even so advantageous a «eheme;l ut are requested to come to Phfladeflphia at once, when their work tvill be assigxed them, and wages paid i* advance for fonr weeks. The letters 4re lithographed and have been sent Out in great numbers. The object of tiie scheme is apparent to any woman djf ordinary sense and experience;, but Unfortunately, giddy girls in the coun­ ty anxious for adventure and a glimpse of the world, have JMit enough of sense or experience to keep them from being Entrapped by this shadow device into ruin. 80 they are to be warned by the press to keep away from Philadelphia. pompons Judge once flneid several lawyers §10 each for contempt of court. After they had paid their fi»es, a steady-going old attorney walked gravely up to the bench and laid down a $10 bill. "What is that for?" inquired the Judge. "For con­ tempt, Your Honor." "Why, I have not" lined you for contempt." "I know that," said the attorney, "but I Want, you to understand I cherish a secret contempt for this court all the time, and I aqi wiling to pay for it.,r fiSaT The Carrolltoa Gazette says: Some business men would rather sponge ou a country fence than pay a newspaper anything for advertising. A man who understands himself will never be "on the fence" as to which is the best policy." MANUFACTrRKJW Champion Kfjrper and A«' KNT for the Mow or, U10 Gor- ham Corn "Cultivators and Diamond Plow, warranted to Scour in any soil, the Forest City seed Plow and State Itoam Stubble Plows Corn Planters, Horse l£akea, &e. Will take Cash or Good Notes in exchange for any and all of my Uoods. post Office* Solon Mills III., F I N ® AT > •* FIRST <3tst your Tea direct from the Importer at first cost and free iiroiri adulteration. ENGLISH'S PURE TEAS, All kiwis, put up in airtight lined patent boxes, all flint grade Teas, perfectly pure and free from adulteration. Tne sales of these tine Teas now extends to every village and town in the Union. I will supply families direct at the! following prices--alt first quality --espressos postage prepaid. 5 lb bo*...<.-..#.00 8" *75 1 lb box...; 2 «* 3 •- ...fosm ... L85 2.00 13 6.75 These prices are for the Tea delivered to vou without wet of carriage. Remit money w ith order. 12 lbs. and over can go C. O. D Make P. O. orders payable at Station. IX New York. Address^ WTLLIAM ENGLISH. Importer of High Grade Te»s» ' 340 East 16tt* St., yew York. VenrfteMr atoros keep these fine Teas; no storeRccner could possibly sell this quality at these prices. A.U goods shipjied same day or­ der is received, express or jwstage prepaid. Every box is sealed ujili bears m.y trade-mark and signature; ; Please state yon saw this tn the Plaikdsa. LEW. WO JUST RECEIVED. A full Stock, of Boots & Shoes Rubber Goods, &e., for the Fall and Winter trade which I can and will sell at prices that DEFY Competition. Bgg^ALi. Goods Warranted as repre­ sented. Call and C. At P. W. BLAKE'S, Opposite Pebrt & Martin's Store McIIonry, HI. CASH IS NOW KING. \ yjrTh« Detroit Free Press is au- ^lority for the statement that an Os- #ego man is the inventor of a plan 10 destroy the eftect of storms on the lakes »toy building a board feuce 30 feet high jftl around each lake. -Why not build t£be fienoe 100 feet high and stretch an 4lll<4!lojt:h from side to side ? When we idextake to do anything for our fel- >w men we should make thorough oft*. HARVARD. Editor Plaixdealer A Mr. Sweet from New York, who was ont here on a visit to his father, Dr. Sweet, met with an accident on Wednesday last which resulted in his death. His broth­ ers were at work sawing wood with a buzz saw, and he was standing close by when the saw caught his coat and pulled him on to the saw severing his left arm from , the body. Physicians Johnson and Woodruff were called but before they could get there he had lost so much blood that there was no help for him and he died within an hour. His remains were taken East 011 Thurs­ day accompanied by his father and brother. Mr. Sweet had buried his wife and three ehildFen during the last yeat and leaves three children to mourn his death. A religious excitement is going on at the M. E. Church. Several have been converted and many Others under dieep conviction, all of which is much needed iuHarvard. Long may it con­ tinue. The Spring Term of our Public School closed Friday. After a weeks vacation it will commence again under the supervision of Prof. Young, who is just finishing his third year success­ fully. He is assisted by the Misses Ilayner, Bently. Wilkinson and Gardner and Mr. Benjamin. Our Annual School Meeting was held on Saturday April 1st, and Gilbert R, Smith was elected to succeed Mr. Benjamin. The cost of schooling our scholars is 013,24 per year, which is de­ cidedly cheap for the grade of school we have. Messrs. Ilorton, Claric, Father Egon and Hoschild are all going to build this season. A-little boy, a son of David Chilsoa. while playing, fell and broke hi# leg below the knee. Dr. Johnson was called. Born, a son «to State Attorney Cheever. All parties doing well. Miss Murphy, -daughter of Judge Murphy, of Woodstock, has been in town visiting friends during the past week. Our village elected a License Board on the 3d instant by a large majority. IIAKYABO. BgsfThe f 10,000,000 in silver bullion which Flood & O'Brien intend to ex­ hibit at the Centennial would make a solid block ten feet long, ten feet thick, ^nd eight and one tenth feet high, con­ taining 810 cubic feet and would weigh nearly 2041-2 tons. For Sale or Rent. In the village of Itingwood, a good ITonsc and Lot, and seven acres of land. The honse contains ten rooms, and is in good repair. There is a good well of water and a barn on the premises, besides an abnndanee of good friii t. it will be sold all together or the honse •and lot or land seperate. Teum(>UeasokabAe Inquire oi J. "W. Cristy or Wesley Laotx Ringwood, Nov. 1st 1875. • 3m NED ALIIAMBRA, This highbred trotting Stallion will stand the season of 187fi at the barn of K. M. Owen. Ned A1 ham bra was sired by O. S. Dole's Al- hambra, dam Norma by Little Douglas* ho by a grandson of American Eclip.se. ' Dole's Aliiainbra was got by Clay's Meiubrino Chief lie by Membrino Paymaster, by Membrino out of a mare, by imp Paymaster. Membrino was a son of imp Messenger, the sire of Alxlallah and the grandsire of Hvsdyck's llambletoiuan. ROTJT. GOSLING, Proprietor. O H B A P K R Than Ever ! Goods are Selling at the NUNDA General Variety Store. Read this Price Lfst: HAILS,! ' - Nails, Nails, 6--I !> Kj «Q M !> H M H TOBACCO Smoking, Sfiets Shorts, 45 cts A A 45 cts Killikanick 50 cts Durham 75 cts A hurge Variety of other Brands-dirt Chea p. Plug, .ffiO, 75and"fl,0O Fine Cut, 55, 76 and $1 CANDIES Mixed 25 Cts Stick... 4i0 cts Fancy.: 30 ots l'rize, ..... SRaoOcts Sugar Sand, all colors 25 cents GKOCERIKS--Young Tlyson Tea SO cent per pound. (iunjKjwder 75 cts. Warranted #8 u;ood as you have been paying $L00 for. All Kinds. Graham, Back- wheat, Minnesota and Patent Rve Flour, &c. Meal the same AT Fiour, by the Sack ov pound Corn Tin-Ware. A large- Stock, of very heavy Tinware and Stove Pipe, Stoves to Order. J£2TAinnteur Printing Ofllce Orders of all kinds iakt'7) Real Estate and Insurance Agt County Agent for the] Protection Life In­ surance Company of Cliicago, which Insures for one-third usual rates and is the safest Company Try it *®"Calf and see my Goods and learn Priees, under the NEW NUNDA HALL, Which is the best in town and will be let as reasonable as any IRA M. MALLORY. Nimd&, Oct 20th, 1875 Reinember>-'tliat* ljucklin & Stevens ofler their goods at the very lowest living prices, and pay (Josh for Butter and Eggs. East Side Public Square, WOODSTOCK, ILL. C. F. HALL, but first Read MY PKICE - * * * • > & • fV- Best Prints,... v..... Best Bleached Cotton.,. Best Unbleached do...... A11 Cam bries...' All Dress Braids Bleached Table Damask,. U nbleached do Cheviot Shirting. Carpeting, Coats Thread «,.'\., i 1 lb Linen Thread .......v.. 100 Yard Spool Silk.*......Py Good's hoes .......» tfood Corsets. Job Lot Dress Goods. ...... No 1 Alpacoa.........; M»;ns Suits. Boys Suits... Best Young Ilyson Tea Best Japan Tea. ......6 to 7 els 10 cts 9 ets 6 cts 6 cts 80 cts 40 cts 11 cts an cts * «..ets) ; 60 cts ^ 10 cts 90 cts 50 CtS 2a cts SjRto^-iT) 2,50 to 10 90 cts 80 cts Best Gunpowder Taft 1,00 12 ft ltice 1,00 25 Bars Soap. 1,00 12 Cakes Faney Soap 25 cts NO Molasses 68 cts LIST 3 ' No 1 Syrup, Puri.i.,........ 1 ft Castile Soap.v.<„„-.v Box Layer Raisiil*......... 12 ft Pared Peaches Best Saleratus S G Starch..-. Corn Starch •JOfts White Fisb.'.'«*.»»........ '20 fts Trout v.'.-s..,;.i......... 20 lhs Codfish 25 ft Pal lock 8 fts Layer ltaisins 12 lbs Prunes .... w...J, 12 ftsZante Currants. No 1 Fine Cut Tobacco.,.. 50 Good Cigars S to v e Pol is!) ».'.i Best Axle Grease Lad ies Shoes Childrens Shoes 50cts to 150 Best Kip Boots 4,50 Good do ; 3,00 Boys Boots fl to 18.00 No 1 Floor Oil Cloth go cts Table Oil Cloth Patterns dot* ttet* ;,oo 8 cts 10 eta lOeto roo 1,00 1,08 1.00 1,00 1,00 LOO 50 cts so eta ft eta 8 ota 1,00 50 eta Am prepared to save you Money and an examination of Goods and Prices will convince. My-Clothing is all Home-Made and Custom Made, and will be, sold in all cases at less than Wholesale Prices. Consult your own interests and patronize a Store that deals itrictlv for Cash. Everything as represented or money refunded. WANTED--BUTTEli AND EGG'S. c. F. HALL* NAILS, NAILS, NAILS! Fence w ire, Crowbars, Mauls, Forks, Rakes, SHOVELS, HOES, and a Fall Line of n i l Dili w a W« have a lanre Stock of Pans, Pails, Line of Tinwhre of all kinds. Cains, and a Full 'ALSO: scum WIRE, clothes wringers, In fact everything yon want and at VERY BOTTOM PRICES. §3j|r*Call and examine. No trouble to show Goods. jgFj JOHN M. SMITH. JfcHcnry, IB., April 3d, 1S76. 1876. 1876. WL BUCKLIN & STEVENS, N i:\li THE DEPOT, M'HENRT. Have a Full and Complete General Stock for the Spring and Summer Trade. Uniformly Low Prices FOR CASH. The Highest Market Price for BUTTER AND EGGS, in Cacli or Trade. BUCKLIN & STEVENS. McHenry, 111., April 3d, 1876. . For Sale. fiphe nndersijmed offers "or Sale his J. situated opposite the "Riverside House, jjMcIIenry, oi» the most reasnnable terms. *^There is a good and substantial building, suit­ able for a store or other business, the upper part of which is lilted up for a residence. Con­ nected with this is four acres of choice land, a frond barn and some fruit. Persons contem­ plating purchasing will llnd it to their inter est to call and look this property over. V. A. HlBBABD. McIIenry 111. Aug. 16th 1875. Village Lot For Sale. T ot 1. Block 1., West McIIenry, containing 1 j one acre of land, which is well fenced and on which is anOrc,hardV>f good fruit, is now offered for sale ou reasonable terms. It is one of the most desirable building places in the village. For further particulars inquire at the PLAINDEALKR Oflice. McHenry, 111., March 1st, 1876. . For Sale. T>he Wheeler farm, situated eflfrods sonth of X the village plat of McHenry, containing 20() acres of prairie, and £0 acvcs of timber, Avitli a good brick house, cistern, two fniinps, and usual apendages, Also 150 acres of tim­ ber joining ilie village of McHenry on the east, together With the personal property. Inquiro at the premises, or address 1 J. Whbeler, McHenry. P S Household furniture, etc., together w i t h actual possession can be kad forwith by purchasers. For Sale. A Thoroughbred Short Horn Bull, four jfV. vears old past. A very fine animal. Will be sold at a reasonable price if applied for soon, ©an be seen at my farm, one mile West of McHenry'Depot. H. C. Mead. . McHenry, 111., Feb. 15th, 1876. For Sale. T>he Wheeler farm, situated eflfrods sonth of X the village plat of McHenry, containing 20() acres of prairie, and £0 acvcs of timber, Avitli a good brick house, cistern, two fniinps, and usual apendages, Also 150 acres of tim­ ber joining ilie village of McHenry on the east, together With the personal property. Inquiro at the premises, or address 1 J. Whbeler, McHenry. P S Household furniture, etc., together w i t h actual possession can be kad forwith by purchasers. For Sale. A Thoroughbred Short Horn Bull, four jfV. vears old past. A very fine animal. Will be sold at a reasonable price if applied for soon, ©an be seen at my farm, one mile West of McHenry'Depot. H. C. Mead. . McHenry, 111., Feb. 15th, 1876. FM Sale. rrMie Undersigned offers foT Sale, the Brick I store on Water Street, in the village of MrTIenTv, now occupied by Mrs. C. H. Moreyy as a Millinery Store. It is 14x36, the upuer storv being finished off as a residence. TE0ia HrASONAiiKic. Iiiiiuire of C. H. MoheY McHenry, 111. Xov. 1st 1875. House and Lot tor Sale. DITUATED near the Xippemnk Point, on © the noted Hnntinganc^ Fishing Grounds of Fox and l'istaqua Lakes. The House is well built and capable of accommodating twenty persons. There is a good stable, two acres o"f choice land ami one of the best spring of water in McHenry County. Any parties con­ templating building a Club House will And this auntnd opportunity. Will be sold on! the most rSisonable terms. For Further Particu­ lars inquire, at tlie I'LAiNDXCAiKK oflice^ FM Sale. rrMie Undersigned offers foT Sale, the Brick I store on Water Street, in the village of MrTIenTv, now occupied by Mrs. C. H. Moreyy as a Millinery Store. It is 14x36, the upuer storv being finished off as a residence. TE0ia HrASONAiiKic. Iiiiiuire of C. H. MoheY McHenry, 111. Xov. 1st 1875. House and Lot tor Sale. DITUATED near the Xippemnk Point, on © the noted Hnntinganc^ Fishing Grounds of Fox and l'istaqua Lakes. The House is well built and capable of accommodating twenty persons. There is a good stable, two acres o"f choice land ami one of the best spring of water in McHenry County. Any parties con­ templating building a Club House will And this auntnd opportunity. Will be sold on! the most rSisonable terms. For Further Particu­ lars inquire, at tlie I'LAiNDXCAiKK oflice^ For Sale, a Good Farm. f\f Eighty Acres .within one hundred and llsixtv rods of Crystal Lake Crossings, on easy terms. For further information apply to v * R. BISHOP, Attorney, At Murphy & lUshog's itouk. Woodstock, 111. Dated J uly SKld*^^