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]£e]{eirj pliiafoiler. WEDNESDAY. NOV. llth, 1876. «3T. VAN SLYKE, Editor. IK!) OF THE CAMPAIGN. It Is with a degree of profound satis- ftction that we announce, at this time thit the political campaign of1 the Cen­ tennial year is at an end. During the progress of the great conflict we have taken no particular part outside of this Congrcpsic::al District, am! In this we have endeavored, in o«r weak way and manner, to present the issue in what appeared to us a candid and truthful manner. If we have erred it is an error of head and not of heart. But we to­ day honestly believe, before God as our judge, that we were right, and that in the Congressional contest there was a principal at stake that the Republican party could not afford to ignore. And although the fraud perpetrated upon the people at Geneva and Elgin has been endorsed at the polls we honestly Relieve the day is not far distant when the people will awake to a realizing sense of the great wrong which they have sanctioned and consign the chief perpetrators thereof to political oblivion. We have confidence enough in the intelligence of the people to believe this, and that fraud and bribery will yet be wiped out, and that our citizens will rise in their manhood,, •hake oflfthe hold of the political Rings and thieves who now control them, and strive to emulate the lives and charac­ ters of the immortal feuuders of liber­ ty, who, in the morning hours of the Republic offered their lives, their for­ tunes and their sacred honors to insti­ tute and establish a government having human liberty for its corner stone, and for which, in our day and generation, half a million loyal men have laid down their lives to perpetuate. It was not for t!ie man, Stephen A. Hurlbut, that this contest was waged, but.for a great principal, a principal that no party can ignore and survive for any great length of time, that is the principal that majorities shall rule, and that Caucus and Convention packing must not be tolerated. As was proved by the late election ithe Ring still have a strong hold upon the throats of the people, and not until that hold is Shaken off need we look for anything like honest or fair dealing. We hope never to witness .-another campaign of slander and villification like the one through which jve have Just passed. While it is disgraceful to •urselves as a free people, it presets a demoralized and degrading picture te every civilized Natjon on the globe. In this Congressional strife we presume we have indulged too freely at times, Stirring up the dirty pool of partizan politics, aud if we have fell behiud our «toitetnporaries, it was because our Vocabulary of language did not contain Kmple words to admit of a full expres­ sion of our ideas in that direction. But believing we were right we have not a word to take back. But as the battle is over and the dead buried, we shall now tend more strictly to the wants of our patrons, aad endeavor to give them a live local ' paper, free from partizan bias, and one that can be read with interest by all classes. "Let us have pfcace." TUB KlACTlOK. ' Wfc confidently expected that We would be able to tell our readers the official remit of the Presidential con­ test this Week. but we cannot.' The Chicago Journal of Monday says: "There is no practical change in l he political situation since Saturday, the belief, if anything, being strengthened ttaa't the Republicans have carried South Carolina. Florida and Louisiana, and that a fair canvass will show; it. The Louisiana State Returning Board will meet 011 Friday for the dual can­ vassing of the returns. ,A number of prominent Republicans and Democrats from various parts of tho Country are now eti route for New Orleans to wit­ ness the prbceedings of the board, and see that there will be fair play. It is hoped that the result will be satisfac­ tory to the representatives of both parties." In our *oivn mind we have no doubt but that Hayes is elected, but the final result may prove Otherwise. It is to be hoped that by Saturday, at the farthere^t. we may be table to tell definitely who our next President is to be; Another Shower of Cicah. The phenomenon of flesh falling from a cloudless sky occurred in Gaston county, N. C., last Saturday afternoon. The shower fell in a cotton field belong­ ing to James Hannah, who lives near Gastonia. The flesh--for such it oer- taihly is-^fejl for several miuutes, de­ scending somewhat in the manner of hail-stones falling, and sprinkled a space of ground equal to a square rod. Mr. Hannah, who skw the shower as it fell, says it was perfectly clear at the time, and tl^&t there was nothing unusu­ al visible in the sky at the place of the singular occurrence. Mr. R. Frank Clark, of Chester, returned from Gaston county, last Monday, and brought a specimen of the flesh with him. A microscopic examination in­ dicates that it resembles the flesh of a cow. and a gentleman in town, who had the temerity to taste it, says the taste, is similar te that of beef.--Char­ leston News. The Nelson, (La.,) Record says: "In the lower end of this county, re­ cently, Mrs. Hymen llorim went to her milk house to get milk and butter for the morning meal, and as she opened the door a large snake lay coiled before her. She called to her husband to come and kill the snake, which ran voider the rocks, and in searching after his snake- ship, tdeep in'the ground they found an earthen jar, which, upon being brought to light and opened, was found to contain $400.60--9127 in gold, the rest in silver." t6?*On Friday of last week the no­ torious Kiowa chief, confined in the Iluntsville, Ala., penitetiary, attempt­ ed to commit suicide. O11 the iay mentioned he procured a small rope, ,and watching his opportunity,fastened one end over a scantling,and she other around his neck and stepped from an elevation and hung about 25 inches from the ground* He was found before life was extinct and restored to Conciousuess. his latest encounter with the Government troops, Sitting Bull and his Indian band suffered severe defeat. It seems that certain of his chiefs ad­ vanced to General Miles* headquarters with a flag of truce, and a conference was held with them, in which the Indians Appeared willing to agree to terms of surrender, but by the inter­ ference of Sitting Bull the truce was broken, and a fight precipitated, which resulted in the complete routing of the bad Indian chieftain, and his 1,500 braves. Several hundred lodges of Minneconjous and Sans Aracs, hitherto acting with Sitting Bull, became frightened at this fight and surrender­ ed te General Miles, who has sent them to the Cheyenne Agency. The Sitting Bull band was being pressed back to the Yellowstone at the latest accounts MT*A dastardly attempt was made on Tuesday night of last week tosteal the dust and bones of our martyr Pres­ ident, Abraham Lincoln. The vandals were frustrated, however in their en­ deavor, but were not captured. What object they could have had in so doing is a question hard to answer, unless it was to obtain possession of the sirred remains and then offer them back for a reward. A guard of soldiers now watch over the vault and no further danger is apprehended. Should the villians be caught, hanging is too good a punish­ ment for them. 10-In one of his most popular lect­ ures, that on "The Lost Arts," Wendell Phillips tells his hearers wonderful things regarding the science and arts ofaniquity. Few subjects are better calculated to interest an audience than this telling them the maryels which their forefathers knew. Great indeed were the discoveries of the past, but how much greater are those of the present. . I&'When hard times strike a Cala- fornia Chinamaa, he goes to a Joss house, where he is told by the priest in charge to double his hours of work, commit hari-kari' oiji all his luxuries, cut his living expenses in two, and put a certain amount of money in the sav­ ing bank once a week, if he has to hand it in with a whole row of blisters on each hand. How true it is that these Chinamen are away ahead of us la a certain class of wisdom. PHILADELPHIA 1ETTE& • PHILADELPHIA. Nov. 8, 1876. Friday, of thlt week, is the last or flSPuiiath" says that the presidential election of 1876 will be remembered as the first pool-selling contest, and that he does not believe that in any other country it would be permitted to sell pools publicly on such issues of sovereignity and dignity as the elec­ tion of a president. We agree with "Gath that this whole pool-selling business has been disgraceful in the extreme. fgrThe Queen of the Turf, grand old Flera Temple, is reaching the end <of her lite-cour se. her extreme feeble lic&s in her stables near Philadelphia toeiog anao*w#efl. The famous trotter t«JU years eid, and in her declining years has been kept in positive luxury by Mr. Wei «'h. her j* resent possessor. M^Ttic $ritiau Acetic expedition, fitted out »t^(co%t off 0,000, has re­ turned,, having .^cQompllstfeed nothing in particular. It did n<^t penetrate quite as far towards the Noijth pole as ,Capt. Hall did,, BO the Aq>er\ganf are theadyet, by several miles. JGTHon. E. M. Haines has com­ menced suit against the proprietors of the Waukegan Gazette for slander, laying his damages at #20,000. The article complained of appeared during the political campaign just closed. It must be that Haines defeat has soured on his stomach. Twenty thousand dol­ lars for defaming the character of a politician: Well that is rich. M&*-The tremendous crop of apples in Michigan this season has developed anew industry, that ot making apple jelly, for which a ready market is found both in this country and Europe. Good apples can be bought In Michi­ gan for ten eents a bushel. LADIES CLOAKS 'LADIES CLOAKS Just received from New York a fine assortment of Ladies Beaver Cloaks, at Buck!in & Stevens. public day of the Centennial, and prrtt»- arations are being made on a gr' d scale, for closing that will be worth bf he such a grand event. Every efTr Car- prolong the exhibition has failed®1®' "ring to keep it open until Thanksg"0 Day. On the night of the 9th o col- there will be a grand, competitifern1 hibition of fire works, when Aief < will contend against England t4 supremacy in this line. Both sl*®^ ̂ jn exerting themselves to the v«^e(je ugly most, and there may be expected finest,exhib!tiorfW the kind ev<?, tc in this country if not In the worked to Saturday night the total nuij^*f sently cash admissions, at 5Q cents, foi^_c m^n" 6.73fc,402; at 25 cents, 738.004; tci the 7- a?" 476.406, The whole cash receipt tor the gates were $3,553,702.99. 3es» The amounts have been received froie se, of sources, only the Commissioner^1^ f two but it may be pretty conclusivtitle *here tied that the exhibition will ellve] f least<1^500,00# in debt. It membered that Congress loaned T? hibition $1,500,000 last siting, t^d ble the Commissioners to car\m their original plans, bnt made express provision th at this sum itej be returned to the United States any •other creditors should be Already efforts are being ma^ avoid this provision, and itis'notiH that two interpretations can be £ or' upon it. At any rate it is thoughtf'that the Finance Committee will not make this retnrn tw> the Government until compelled to do so by Legal Adjudica­ tion." So much for not making the law so that even a fool could not misun­ derstand it, or so that it will admit of two interpretations. The poultry show, whieh has just closed, is said to havo been, toy the Judges, the finest ever held in America. The number of birds*in every depart­ ment was very large, and consisted of (lie finest that could be gathered to­ gether. The chickens comprised every variety from the little Bantams, up to Shanghais, that are almost ag lance as common turkeys. The uuraber of Tur­ keys was net very large, and with the exception that most of them were snow white, there was nothing notice­ able about them. Among them were two Egyptian geese, about the size of our Moscova ducks,and of adeepreddish brown color. So little of the *'goosey,? look have they abont them, that if one were not told what they are, he would be at an utter loss as to what kind of a fowl they are. The Ducks are also very fine, and most of them about the size of half grown geese. Strange as it may appear, the Pigeons were far the most valuable collection there, and the rewards offered for them were more valuable than for any other class. Some little idea may be formed of the value placed upon them, when 1 say that in two rows of coops, in which there could not have been over ISO to 175birds, their value amounted te over $15,000. There were the Pouters, as large as half grown chickens, which cost from $50 to $100 per pair; Carriers, with the warty looking rings around their eyes, and great bunchex around their Mils, cos* ting from $200 te #400 a pair; Runts, with their little shorts bills, $40 to 50 per pair; Barbs, a small bird,. with short bills,$100 a pair; Trumpeaters. with big tufts of feathers on the top of their heads,and with feathers enough on their legs to make them another pair ot wings; Owls, a very small, beautiful species, about $200 a pair; Swallows, Priests, Nuns, Fan Tails, and many other species. In this collection or fowls, thei'e wora r.lso Golden and Silver Pheasants; Pea Fowls, Fan Eagle, a foreign Buzzard, Guinea Fowls, Parrot, Rabbits, Guina Pigs, Canaries, a Squirrel, and a Maltese Cat, valued at $10. Tuesday, the election day, was set apart for the Woman's day, and very wisely, I think, for while the men were at the polls, atteudingto their political duties, the woman would be penned up out of the way of danger %nd mischief. But, Alas! for the best laid plans of mice and men. Tlue day was wet, rainy, and disagreeable, and the woman didn't turn out worth a cent. Jf the}' had put on their fash­ ionable attire, it would have been ruined by the rain, and when the dear creatures can't be fashionable, thm life'has no further charms for them, and they prefer to stay at home, eve* if their day did have to be a miserable failure. The complaint has been re­ peatedly made that tbifr exhibition has done much towards making the women rude and rough, and it is, I am sorry to say, only too true. Very man}' eome here with the intention of seeing the whole exhibition in a day, and in order to do so, they go rushing aimlessly around intent on satisfying only their own curiosity. The consequence is that they become far more regardless ef the rights of every one else than one-half of the men can ever be, and others around them imitating their example, become more careless and thoughtless than they otherwise would ever become. Thank God, Sbwever, this does not apply to all, or even a majority of them. I^You predicted that It would be close, did you? Yes? Well, you are not the man we are looking for. Being fond of curiosities, we are looking for some man whose prediction has not come true. T that they had bo narrowly escaped most fearful disaster. It is said that th upward train was in fault, not havim stopped the required time at Fort Wasb ington. "The blessed air-br&kee" aave4 /nany lives. j A SOUTHERN CfCkOME. NE. | All Hie Inhabitants ot • Small i«i«4 Swept^Awsy by the W>Te»-Extrufd| the Crew of a Unitei West, Trade in all CASES where you can do yonr BEST ! and iit that WAY feather your NEST! nary Sufferings of States Steamer. A letter from Key Wort, giving tbi experiences ef the United States steamd Ossippee in the storm of the 19th am 20th of October, says: "The men, if getting about the decks to attend to thef duties, were thrown violently from thei feet and Minifod hv tlm «oit were obliged to go groping about « if they were in total darkness. Th« could only stiok to their station by the most desperate straggliijj against the hatches, grating, doors, dec* buckets, and many other articles" tha were being swept back and forth acroi the decks by the rushing of the wat^ as the ship rolled and -tossed. Breati ii! ™ ™ icfdod wilio «lohm°nd ami Dundee Oa-K *«o that it caused excessive irritation, pre Best Prints.... ducing violent coughing and vomiting Best Bieacheii Cotton... The suffering of the men was most; Ul\.b,e,irh®d- ten«e, especially among the firemen am oreiHTntUlT:'.'.'.'.'.*. coal heavers, who were not only de?jriT/ec*'OHts Thread --......... of ventiiation, but obliged to inhale th®1 salf-water steam produced by the setsn<>• l black Alpacas.. rushing into the fire-room. It was thaiNo-1 blHck cashmere.... thought advisable to encourage the mei Mens^Su^ . by the use of stimulants. The surgeoiltoys -• •••• S *"»£*»»«*» •tSSiaSriiKss-wi;: hands a tot each, and SOIJ Best Gunpowder Tea -- it to the cabin to be dig-1!?511' jR\wn Tea The effect of the storwrribsf'tfomf^'coffee.'.' llit first fully HEAD the .new FALL and WINTER price LIST. «f a m Hail. tributed. 3* E W t Market. JOHN LANSING, 9 Hiving opener! a Vow Meat M;t,-ket, in hid Block, ^SEAR THE DEPOT, Is now prepared to furnish all who may give him a call with FRESH AND SALT MEATS Of All Kinds, POUL Tit y, SA IYSA OF, <frc.,<frc Atns Low Prices as at any other Market in the Coanty. I keep none^lMit thtr best of Meats, ami my Sanmiife is made 1»y an experienced Sausage maker, and are warranted the best, ttdruive mi; a Call. "McHenry, Nov. 14th. JOHN LANSING. I*7«. NOV LISTEN! 11 Say Mrs. S.A. ItKIl>, East Side Public Square* WOODSTOCK. ^J.INOIS. Has the Largost Stock of lien Goods! E^er brought to Mcllenrv County, and can sell vnu a KaHtii'wmhte aiul hondsomer 'Hat or Bonnet for 1,ES^ MONKY than anv other establishment in the Northwest. This i« a f.iet ami no dug&uiit. HEll STOCK OF Hats, Flowsrs, Hibbons, Laces NECK - TIES, COLLARS AND CUFFS, paticular. Call and be Mrs. 8. A. MID. Is complete in every convinced. Woodstock. Nov. lath, 18%. Removed. IJ>ROM the Riverside House to the Brick store, opposite Owens' Mill, where I will opea a first-class Saloon and Restaurant. .1, WEBER. L. FRANCISCO, W AGON AND Shop opposite the Parker House, McHENRY ILLINOIS. Persons contemplating purchasing a new Buggy should call at my Shop. I can give you a good open Buggy, made of the best material and finished in first class styJte for#90. Am now preparing to put up a fine lot of Cutters, which will be aeJM at Hard Pan Prices for Oashi I am also Agent for all lead­ ing Farm Machinery. H o r s e S h o e i n g ; A SPECIALITY. H E F A I B I N G Of all kinds promptif attended to, Oall and siwb for ypurweif, t. FRANCISCO. Mc{I«nry, III., Nov, 14th, 1876. 25 bars Soap. 12 Cakes Fancy Soap -- 6 boxes dime Matches.. 7 10 9 « 6 10 00 32 80 75 Sto$26 to *10 $5 to $20 . . . 8 0 .... 1.00 70 . . . . 1 . 0 0 .... 1.00 .... LOO 25 J5 No. 1 Syrup.: 1 lb Castile Soap ,1 Bov Layer liaisons 12 Tfi-'. t'a red Reaches saieratus Silver Gi-88 Starch Corn Starch... 20 thsi. Cod Fish.. 10 1f>«. Kaisens 15 1t»s. Prunes. 12 lbs. Zantc Currants;........ 50 Wood Cigars'. Stove Polish.... Axle Grease I<adies Shoes good Best Kip Boots Good Kip Boots Good kip Boots Boys (toots No. 10 to 13.: Bors bootsJNo. 1 to 5. Furs sand Robes. Afl Price 8.50M. oe*. 15 L00- LOO 8 10 1.0f> LOft 1.00 LOO LOO s 8 LOO 4.0W 3.00- •2.60 f2.(X> I am prepared to sell ynw Goods cheaper than any STORE in the NORTHWEST. WHY NOT ? I buy and sell for cash,--make no bad debts, and light running expenses completes the list. ALL my immense stock of men and hoys' clothing is manufacture I Expressly for ME. ONE price to all and that the LOWEST. A cordial Invitation is extended to YOU to call and < see me. C.F. HALL. FALL BUCKLIN & STEVENS, NEAR THE DEPOT, M'lIENIiY. Dry Goods, a full Stock. Boots I Shoes in abundance Clothing a Full Line. Hats and Caps for all. fj^CWice Groceries, Fine Teas, Oin F raits, Crockery and Glas» Ware. 'IV Highest Market Price for BUTTER EGGS, ANI> POULTRY* in Cash or Trade. BUCKLIN & STEVENS. STL, Sept. 23d, 1876. We invite in all our prices for Gloves and Mittens. A. RE ID. WOODSTOCK, ill«) m THE CAMPAIGN. O. BISHOP, in At his Agricultural T\'arch"""v, 3T^TTrr.rV " '.itica to his large stock of Has also put in a Full Stock of Builders and Heavy Hardware! Hand Hakes, Scythes, Shoes, Iron, and Forks, Nails, Horn Blacksmith's Supplies Generally, which he now offers to the buylaff l'ablic. *9~Remember these goods are being sold at Prices to suit the times. .Call and See. O. BISHOP. HcIIenry, 111., August 8th, 1878. REMOVAL. HAVE removed to their new Store on the corner opposite the Brick Church, where they will be happy to sec their old customers and as many new ones as may see fit to call. A Full Stock of Furniture of all kinds, at prices as low a« the lowest. BLAKE A BRO. McIIcnry, Aug. 14th, 1876. >