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:»> « '• *v WEDNESDAY. APRIlJlSth, 1878. J. VAN SLYKn >klltor. - - POLITICAL U IT IKS. An exchaugr, in * well considered ar­ ticle on our .national scandals, mentions a* one remedy for them, that *'the re­ spectable classes should determine with 0ne accord to go throng!i a certain ' ....amount of the disagreeable work of -polities." ^fhis means, of course, attend to the primary political duties, as we * iirged upon citizens last week. Prob­ ably few persons would scarcely believe that a large number of the voters of the better class have not been, for the past few years, in the habit of performing tireir lTfgli political duty at the b.allot- kox even--it is "such a bother*' to get feglstered, and the polls are surrounded by such "a low, josltng, auipadeut set yon know!" The fact is, the body of elect ors, we may almost say, especially in the cities, have left the caucuses--^where their "'candiites are selected--to a few pro- fe8sk>>nil wire-pullers and interested and a Jarge perccnt have vo­ ted at lite elections only in times of ^great excitement or during some pe- ariodical jpasm of indignation at dis­ covered •"Bosses." And thus shirking Xheir duties, many of these gentlemen are the first to shake their heads and -declare that republican institutions have gone to the everlasting bow-wows, whenever a Tweed or a Belknap is found out. Bepublicau institutions will be im­ proved whenever a voter is disfran­ chised for a period of years for neglect­ ing to exercise his right of suffrage, •or some other measure is devised to make this a government of the people, instead of by au endless chain of little rings. •SF"The House Postal Committee proposes to reduce the salaries of post­ masters. The salaries of Chicago, Cincinnati, Boston, Philadelphia, St. Louis.aml San Francisco potsmasters .are reduced to f4,000 a year, while the New York office has $6,000 attached to the;po8tmaster-ship.^Even these rates are too high. Postmasters in large cities do not work worthy of mention. Their subordinates have always everything to do, while they get the pay. In •mall to^rns and rural localities, on the •other hand, postmasters are inade- -•quatery compensated. They do all the work, and get much less for it than a messenger or under Clerk at Washing­ ton. They ought at least to be paid enough to pttpport them In 4xi humble ' .* - ,4. ^ . . * Articles of -impeachment have preferred against ex-Se cretary of ^V*r, W. W. Belknap, and the Senate 1>as taken jurisdiction of the case. The "House has appoiuted the following :Bepresentatives to manage the case in the Senate: Messrs. Lord, Lynde, Jenks. Hoar, McMaon.lvnott and Lap- Tiam, each of whom will have the right to sum up the case, or to have his argu­ ments printed in the proceedings. The case has also been laid before the .grand jury for tlie purpose of procuring •an indictment against Belknap. The •avidence is of such character as to in­ jure his conviction by impeachment, •or in the courts of. law, unless he suc- «ceeds in escaping the former on the ^ground that he had resigned hefore the articles of impeachment were preferred agdinst tiim, which as it seems is not iBaliksiy to happen. • :g-r» .X- .. \ ' I^W. C.t Barrett, the forger and awindler, who flew the track, forsook the bar of Newport and fled to Eu­ rope, was a pious old sport. lie gave $10,000 to the Reformed Episcopal church last winter, which churth offered prayers for him last Sabbath, to cancel its obligations. It is said that he fell and hurt his head some years ago. and has not been in his right mind since. Justifiable flighticide/ His. victims will have to grin and Barrett. tf^TThe new .postal bill has passed the Senate. It provides that third class matter in packages not exceeding four pounds ln weight may be trans- fla&tfced by miiil at due cent* per ounce tor aiagr distance. Transient newspa­ pers and magazines are to be carried for a»y distance for one cent for every three ouuoes or fractional part thereof, and one cent-far eaeh additional two. ounces or fractional part thereof. The* bill, if it passes the House, will go into effect on the l«t,of July next. John Weutworth says: "There are only two parties in this country, One is a party who believe it is their duty to support government. is the party who believe it is the dity of the government fco sup­ port them. The latter is the party in power in Chicago, Its leaders hold the offices aud levy the taxes. Its follow­ ers do the ballot-stufting and share the plunder."1 • J. 8. Medlar, Woodstock, has yet on tiand a few more of those splendid Ice Views of Woodstock and vicinity, and tthose wishing them should order early.1 #f hey are valuably and in future years will be highly prized. Orders by mail >romptly attended to. Address J. S. sdlaj, Woodstock 111. i WHAT THE PEOPLE SAT. Pf.RtKDKA lkr The article iu your last week's issue, in regard to your choice for Member of Congress, 4th District, meets with the approval of a large number of our citizens, who, like yourself, would Jike to see the liing or cliques spoken of swept out of exis­ tence. What you said favorable to Mr. Hurlbut the Ring papers litwe not nor dare not deny, but instead have lauded him up to the sky. Everything he done during the war arid since they claim has been perfectly satisfactory to his constituents, (which samo ia a fact.)-- They have no particular fault to flud with hhii in a*iy respect whatever, "but the People want •a change /" Now, Mr. Editor, do the editors of the Ring papers i:i each county in this District, the metfi who want the offices in the our Member of Congress, direct­ ly or indirectly, or the pigeon stools in each county who rope the unwary in, and are generally well paid for the «ame, constitute the People of this District ? The class spoken of are the only parties who want a change and claim It is the people, who have never been spoken to in regard to the matter. The slate has been made up long since by the Ring and clique, and the offices have been sold by them to unscrupu­ lous parties, who have no principle aud are not, as a general thing, qualified to fill any office, great or small. Gen. S. A. Hurlbut is a man who will not cater to the wants of this set of vultures who pack our Caucuses and Conventions*-- They want promises of something in the future which he Will not give them, lie cannot be led by the nose, will not be their tool, which in many instances they have acknowledged, and for this reason they are anxious for a man near­ er their own stripe, who will conform with all their requirements and come up more'fully to the standard of our present Governor, who this Ring and clique are perfectly satisfied with, and who is a man after their own heart. They know he understands holding office, and has shown great capabilities in making offices for others to hold. We have in our midst some pets of the Governor, who are holding office, and more who would like to, whose only capabilities are that they are good workers, excellent wire-pullers, know how its done, &c. In their weeding out process this Spring they have found one man who does not just suit. He is not the kind of man they took him-to be. The People are suited but the Ring are not. Shall we then turn the cold shoulder to Gen. Hurlbut merely because this 6et of leeches find in him the wrong man for them and his constituents the right man in the right place? I believe, Mr. Editor, Gen. Hurlbut can be re-elected, and if not some other much better man than the one the Ring are so anxious to foist upon the People. Gen. Hurlbut is well known for his ability,honesty and sincerity, who stands in the front rank among our best men in Congress, a friend of the soldier, and a man who, if he does not make himself notorious by much useless talk, and does things with less show and pomp than some others, nevertheless votes right, and when he has anything to say can talk and hold his own with any other mem­ ber of Congress. And just at this time, if ever, we want just such men to rep­ resent our District. Men that will not be brow beaten by such men as Hill, Gordan & Co. Mr. Editor, keep right on in your good work, post the People up in regard to the extent of this Ring business, and all will be well. A VOTES. Woodstock, April 1976. For a liice easy (Sliave call c :i Charley, at the Parker House. NOTICE. The co-partnership heretofore exist­ ing under the style of Smith Bros,. & Co.. having been dissolved on the first of the present month ami all notes and accounts due said firm having come in­ to the possession of the undersigned and feeling anxious to leave for my'new field of operations in "Nebraska, at as early a day as possible, I would earnest­ ly request all parties indebted to make immediate payment. By so doiri" they will conler a favor that will be greatly appreciated. Respectful!v. U s. SMITH. Go and learn the great Bargains offered in Domestic Goods of all kinds at F. K. Granger's. Ciiarley, at the Parker House, will cut your hair, dye your whiskers, or give you a shave, in the latest style of the art and on short notice. Call and give him a try. New Goods just received at Howard & Son's old stand. F. K. Gitaxgkr. Elegant patterns of Notingham Cur­ tain Lace from 20 cts.. and upwards. Also a new invoice of Wall paper and window shades, at very low prices. P. I>. SMITH. Remember that Bucklin & Stevens offer their goods at the very lowest living prices, and pay Cash for Butter and Eggs. EGGS FOR HATCHING. ' From Pwe Blood Brown Leghorn Fowls and oue-of the best strains to be found iu the United States. As layers the Brown .Leglioms have no equals! 1 rice per dozen $2. All orders prompt­ ly attended to. Address. Tiios. Whit son, Woodstock, 111, DRESS GOODS. • 5Tew.au d desirable shades in Ecru Plaids, Mohairs, Melange*, Alapacas, at IVD. Smith's. - GREENWOOD . 7 ./ Editor Pj.aini>kaurV-'Ti*e coirtio- motts rain for the past ten days is be­ ginning to make some of our farmers quite restless and uneasy, fearing that seed time and harvest, of whi<h they have had the full assurance will come, may yet crowd each other. Farmers generally are unusually backward or behindhand with their work, through this locality, which together wPli the extreme lateness of the season will necessity extend the seeding to a much later date then for many years previous, notwithstanding our very mild winter. y A few deysjsince we were shown by one of our citizens Mr. L. B. Pe&tt, one of the most singular and cqrious vege­ table formations that lias ever come under our observation. Upon opening a pi tt>f Peach blow potatoes which had been buried out in the usual manner, he found casters of new potatoes of a quart or more in a place from the size of a large hens egg down to a hazel growing so compactly together as to make some wedge shaped, not a sprout of any kind to be seen,save a fewfiber- ous rootsi. attached to eacho«w forma­ tion. '.) ( Ori Friday evening last, .«• Buckskin Joe" of Indian fame and notoriety, gave one of his interesting lectures upon his capture aud escape, the habits and customs of some of the various tribes, vividly illustrating a few of the tame, exhibiting many Indian relics, specimens of stone &c., from the f, "bad land of Dakota." The house was well filled, with an attentive audience who listened with much interest, He U to lecture again on Thursday evening of this week, giving an account of his travels and explorations among the Black Hills, a farther history, as to the peculiar habits, customs, &c., of his former captors. His oratory though not polished by scholastic elegance and culture, is the more interesting for its "originality. We bespeak for him a liberal patronage, as none, not even the most fastidious, need take exceptions. On Saturday last the remains of a young man by the name of Truman Roe, a son of Mrs. N". Town, living in the Southwest part of the town, near Woodstock, were taken to the Stewart Cemetry for interment. lie was a young man about 22 years old, of ex­ cellent character and ability and much esteemed by all who knew him^ We have a young man in town who?e habits of life are apparently becoming fixed, in one direction. We % promised him a few weeks since that we would say nothing about loosing apart^of that harness, and we wofi't, but $3»ow we would like to have him fell Jus about that buggy ride, and the old" gent act­ ing as hostler. Did that "purp" fol­ low? Such parental indulgence is n$rt olten displayed. The future prospect must look exceedingly bright and pleasing, or such pains would not be taken to thus wait upon the boy. EVEN. Closing Out S _A_ L JE . GOODS AT COST. The undersigned, being-desirous of closing out his entire Stock of 'Goods, will, on antl after this date sell anything in his stuck AT COST FOR CASH. MY STOCK CONSISTS OP Dry Goods, Groceries, Crcciery, Scats and Shoes, &c. This is no Humbug as I «*un bound to closo out my entire'SWok in the uo.vt o0 Days. you want good Goods at a Bargain now is your chance. J. E. VASEY. Ringwood, 111., April 20th, 1876. Farm For Sale. THE undersigned offers for sale his farm in the Town of Greenwood, cnn*Utii)£ of 210 acres of first class land, under a good .state of cultivation, well watered, jirairie and good Timber adjoining, good buildings, Fruit in good variety, in fact everything constituting a good farm. Will be divided if desired. Term.s very low, Inquiire on th« preiuiiesof Geo. 11. Gahhison. Greenwood 111. April ISth, 1*7(5. For Sale. The undersigned offers "or Sale hisnroperty, situated opposite tti« Kiverside House, in Mcllenry, on the most reasonable terms. There is'a good and substantial building, suit­ able for u store or other business, the upper part of which isiitted up for a residence. Con­ nected with this is four acres of choice land, a good barn and some fruit. Persons contem­ plating purchasing will llnd It to their inter est to call and look tins property over. F. A. HIBBAED. M("Henry 111. Aug. 10th 1875. NED ALHAMBBA. This highbred trotting Stallion will stand the season of I87f> at the barn of 10. M. Owen. Xed Alhauibru was sired by S. Dole's Al- hambra, dam Norma by Little Douglas* he by h grandson of American Eclipse. Dole s Alhauibru was got by ('lay's Membrino Chief lie by Jleiubrino Paymaster, by Membrino out ofamari;, by imp Paymaster. Membrino was a son of imp Messenger, the sire of Abdullah and the grandgire of ttvsdyck's Ilnmbietonian. KOBT. GOSLING, Proprietor. James Robbins. MANI'FACXrKKRH AGENT for tlie Chamidon lteaper and Mower, the Gor- hftin Oorn Cu.'fixators and Diamond Plow, warranted tt» Scour in any soil, the Forest Oitv Seed 3*iew and State iteam Stubble Plows Corn Planters, Horse liakes, &c. Will take Cash or Good Xotes in exchange for any and all of my Goods. Post Office. Solon Mills III.. BARNEY SEARCHER, JR. This thoroughbred Colt was sired by Barney Searcher aired by King Searcher by Sir Henry by Margrave by Eclipse by Duroc out of Giflett's celebrated*mare D.tnasel sired by Messenger. Barney Searcher's dam was sired by YoungWeasel he by Weasel he byiinnorted Black Hawk. His diim was a full-blooded Black llawk mare. Tiiis^Colt can be seen at the village of Mcllenry. lie is Owned and was raised by the subscriber. JOHNF. NASH. O Buggy for Sale. ne bran new two seat Buggy^for Sale a LJ Bargain. Inquire of t>^W. OWEJfe ilOlcnrv, ILL Jsov. 1st, 1B75. JUST RECEIVED^ A full Stock if Boots & Shoes ""Rubber Goods, &c., for the Fall and Winter trade which I can and will sell at prices that DEFY Competition. jg^"All Goods Warranted as repre­ sented. Call and 0» At P. W. BLAKE'S, Opjmjsitk Perky & Martin's Store McHonry, 111. NAILS! Nails, Nails, W > a K| £> c| t> H h-4 HI AT East Side Public Square, WOODSTOCK, ILL. M A R K U S ' GERMAN These bitters are manufactured by the pro­ prietor from GERMAN ROOTS, imported bv him. The receipt of these Bitters was obtained bv the proprietor In 1*43 , from an old and experienced physician (then a phy­ sician in the Prussian armv), and a graduate of the highest medical colleges of Germany. Tltese Bitters are Guaranteed to cure the Se. verest cases of DIAltUIICEA, INDIGESTION, DYSPEPSIA, and are a certain preventative of FEMALE SICKNESS, CHILLS AND FEVER, AND AG UK. Diarrhoea is aN disease characterized by an increased discharge from the Bowels, usually in a very liquid state, and sometimes contain­ ing a large quantity of Bile. Besides tl»e vari­ ous purgative medicines, undressed or indi- gestable food, or vegetables, acid fruits, oily or putrid substances frequently cause Diarr- hiea. Physicians distinguish various kinds of Diarrluea. as (crapulosa) when tke forces pass off ordinary quality; "bil'.osa" when the bile is more abundant than natural; "mucosa" when the excrements contain a quantity jof mucus; "serosy" iu which they are almost entirely liquid and watery; and "licuteria" M'Uen the food passes through the body in an almost un altered state. There a.re frequently, also nausea and vomiting, a bitter taste "in the mouth, a furred and yellow tongue, dry and harsh skin, a full or sallow ^ouutenanc.c, and if speedly checked, great emaciation. This is one of tqose diseases by means of which na­ ture strives to get rid of impurities, and re­ store the svstein to its natural condition. Hence, when it is not very violent, and the patient, is strong, it is best to let it take its course for a short time, and by taking only two wine glasses full of the Bitters for the first ten hours. For violent cases live w«ne glasses full per day, one before each meal and two between meals. In any case great care should be taken not to stop it too suddenly. The treatment thus in all cases depends upon the cause from which it sprang. For Indiges­ tion and Dyspepsia t*ke one wine glass full of the Bitters before each mea). >o family should be without a'bottle. Price per bottle, large 80'cts., small 60 cts. Manufactured bv " P. MARKUS, WOODSTOCK, ILL Agricultural Warehouse ! Is now filled to overflowing with Machinery of all kinds, which he is prepared to furnishat Low Figures and warrant as represented. We have the Celebrated ENOCH] &ED0TY PLOWS 1 W hie hTare WAfiRANTED to Scour in any. Soil. In Plows of any kind we can suit you both in quality and price. The Dayton Sulky Dump Rake, Which is acknowledged to have n > Superior. Do not fail to call a my W are ho use" and examine ch for yourself. • Reapers and Mowers, We handle the Wm. Ansow IWood and the McCobmick, both. <Jiines can bo tested beside any >ther in the market, having been ried in many fields and never found wanting. <•*«•<, vv««« . -r-w WAGONS ! WAGONS ! In Wagons we beat the world. We keep the celebrated Blake IV agon, .manufactured.expressly for us, which we warrant in every •particular. In short there is nothing in the line of Agricultural Machinery, Tools, &c., but what we can furnish you and at prices That Defy Competition. Mcllenry, 111., April 18th, 1876. O. BISHOP. HAILS, NAILS, NAILS ! Fence "Wire, Crowbars, Mauls, Forks, Rakes, SHOVELS, HOES, and a Full Line of Line of Tinware of all kinds. > ikU"' ALSO SCREEN WISE, CLOTHES WRINffii&S, In fact everything you want and at VERY BOTTOM PRICES. Call and examine. No trouble to show Groods. i^rfl JOHN M. SMITH. Mcllenry, 111., April 3d. 1870. 1876. 1876. BUCKLIN & STEVENS, NEAR THE DEPOT, M'HENRY. Have a Full and Complete General S,toek for the Spring and Summer Trade. Uniformly Low Prices FOR CASH, |3gr* The Highest Market Price for BUTTER AND EGGS, in Caeh or Trade. BUCKLIN & STEVENS. "Mcllenry, 111., April 3d, 187«0.