HI---W «I iaiiKleaief. ^ WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1st, W76. .T» VAN Slil KK. Kditor. - MET TitK' FfflttPIJi PBKPAKIi P The way to vln is to deserve suo firt'Wanfl strivf! forit. ' It will not be ready at tl>e bidding of merit. It Take® energy t<9 win a battle, activity "• wiMnot doit. There'limn be a ftrtn ttetermi nation the pan of those •who wish victory to galu it. There is no time for idle speculation nt the present ttute, A great and Important campaign is before tw. If the people wish to gain success over -rings and tricky politicians ttow is the time'to work, That there lias.been good cause for eoniplaist with many in high places none will presume "to deny, The .Salary grab and the whisky frauds liave -each left tm?1r Itnpulse upon the people. Tlierefore we say the present ^Arnpaign will have a record tn lyisfcsry. ,1s tSbesrc work to be done? Yes, local -work. It4« to see fuat none but the t>est men are nominated '*for every «oftice from President down* Wire pulling politicians have ruled too Vottg, •and the peopltHiare become thoroughly •aroused to the importauce of jMitrtlng iw^ite but hottest ami loyal nse* on •guard. That a man is loyal to his country. honest and capable, should be the qualifications, not wlietlier lie Is a Reps&Iican, Democratjor independent. Let us have men who are -Willing to fill the position to which ihey aspire., not •alone for the dollars which they can put into th^irpockets, but for the fcest i interest of their constituents,. There is-n©-notion fuller of danger to *«ur institutions, nor any idea that lias itaken fuller possession of that clase jn the community that "fix things*' poeti cally, thau that public office is for pri vate benefit. Tliere is probably not a reader of this -article who«cam*ot po4et! to half ii -dozen nie« that are holding! lucrative offices--the reward of p<*Uti- cal wire-pulling--solely and simply be- i Cfluse Mit;g*y£," and .with no thought "whate»er*iibout the faithful disclmrge of their duties furtl»erth«n is necessary to retain their official hold, and get tlie •opportmritjrto grab something a Utile, better. The*idea that public offices and polit ical ttdYft»een*enta«are for the private <employme«t of ^faithfiib worker#' has produced its legitimate e fleets, and the 'Offices of the country, from the highest to the lowest, are seized upon as pri vate property by organised deviltry And disposed of to the best advantage of those inside. OJiices have been known to be not only filled by, iiut •created for, men who do no real work ;in them. ' The practical question is, what are youtgoing to do about it? If -a -public •officer neglects his duties, or seeks to tmake tl»e performance of them stepping- .stones to something better, or betrays his trust in any-way, the only remedy is never afterwards to trustthe public (interest or the public purse-strings in lite bauds. When the idea that it* is jjuat as bad to betray a publi<rtrust, by political trickery or otherwise, as it is •to betray a private trust, comes to have 'its olfl force again and comes to .be raade a.principal of action,"things will •have a brighter aspect, and "politick' •will be •a little clearer field. There is nothing enobl.ng fn a .per- *onal'fight. and we will not advocate a •principal which will bring friends into :sueh a relation, but we "will advocate the principals which Will benefit the laborer, the producer and those #ho are trying to make an honest living. Hh»re4s w,c?rl?.-t^ifctc. fr *»?•!« ical campaign tbatcan be done in no <other. The irwjs are ready to -be •clasped upon those fr:*** will • jwt them on. 'The Chicago correspondent -of tlbe New York Times, who is evidently, well posted on Illinois politics, gives a treview of the probabilities of parties and candidates in the coming cam paign, aadtcloses with the remark that, **If the Republican party of Illinois )»U none but good men in nomination *b<1 acts with its customary discretion, the State may omoe more be cSp^ed «p»a for from 30,000 to*4Q;006 ty." ' --*ye there^s the rub. WHO TkVILL BE THE CAIS1KDATKS ? • '* it I* now time to aunoiu*$e'the hum M prospective eiiTfUtlates for the va rious offices to be filled *4 the Spring ejection. Jt is a custom, and one foun ded on right principles, that an aspi rant should come before the people in a public manner that his fitness for the position he seefcscan be well considered befool holding the nominating conven tion. When jtUis Js '.sot do;is it bears the appearand of hidden trickery ou the part of the candidat«for his friends, and this is one thing of which the people av* mow seeking to rid them selves. trickery, rather than honesty, has b*en the game of too many who were otherwise unfit to become candi date^. The man who is tdo delicate to have his name published to the people should be shunned by them at'the polls. Straightforward men, whose publ'c act-s arc known to the people need no better recoiuendation than to give their names as aspirants, and ask the suffrage of the people. JG^The Northampton bank burg lars hive succeeded in keeping the de tective.* at bay until an a.micable' set tlement, satisfactory to all parties--in cluding the detectives, no doubt--coukl be negotiated. The arrangeuiewt is now ready for consummation. In considera tion of the privilodge of retaining 812,000 of the stolen cash and of enjoy- inginutiunity from an'est, they will restore tlve rest of the plunder, incltt^ ding t1.200,000 worth of securities,-- This plan of compounding the felony will probably be accepted by t!ie bank officers and the owners of the stolen bonas,--'New York Dispatch, Then upon the settlement of this little affair the robbers will be at lib erty to put up another job on some other bank with the chance of making a big thing, or if discovered with the moral certainty of makinga desirable compromise with their victims. fiSTThe abolition of tli« bankrupt law gives general satisfaction to those who wish to do an honest business, and do not calculate to fail with-their pock ets full of money. Through its opera tion thousands of poor laboring men have been beaten out of their wages, by the baakruptcy of their employers, being tb.us forced to compromise for a small percentage <?f. their dues. Other creditors have been .obliged to com promise or lose everything, when the bapkrupt had his money hiid away so that ii^ jiuy event he was saf?. Not all did this., t>ut the gate was <j>p«i,n U> it, an-d many entered therein. JV"A«cording to th« Washington corrospondeut of the Boston Herald the Franking Privilege i§likely to be restored, 'I'Jie writer adjJs: - "The so called franking privileg-e^ was really1 rather a privilege of the people than the members, and the constant call of the people upon their representatives at'Washington for documentary and other information concerning the op- eratioits of the government renders the restoration of the frauking privilege as applied to certain classes of docti- meutftklmost inevitable.11 th^ agafl?st crooke cl A. 0. United fffi^Uotion to quash wlusky indictments Hesing was argued in the States court at Chicago last week, but the motion was overruled. His trial is set for March 6th. Endeavoring to quash the indictments against him on technicalities, instead of demanding spee dy trial on tlie uieri ts of Tt^e case^ will shake the faith of people gener ally in Mr. Hesing's innocence. ^•On Friday, Feb. 18t^ Charietfce Saunders Cushmau, one of thebrigluest ornaaoeiits of the American dramatic stage Aied at Boston, afDer a long and painful] illness at the age of '60 years. The macy of our readers who'have ,seen Charlotte Cushruan in herwonder- itnl delineations and impersonations twill hear tl»e announcement of her fiUuith with palaa »ud" sorrow. The dis- •aMithat caused Jaex death was a caa- per. WOODSTOdk. . r^iJs 1JKA tKU -r-The inevi ta ble we $ 11 te r, co u tj n ue s to be t h e , topic of conversation, and according to tlw» Jaw of proportion viz: "that th© (tuct of the means equals the product of the extrcm.es" wo must admit thswt the winter has.not only bee» peculiar but on the average remarkably pleasant, uotwithstanding "the lightnings flash anil thiHUlefa iyU'? ip the oid^tof rain, jslect and suow. The constant rum bling of grander wagons had before^the last thaw worn down the hybs in the roads so. that farmers who do their busi ness at the "Hub" of the county gen erally tur»ed out* if we may judge by counting teams., as every available hitchiug place around our beautiful Park was utilized during the latter days of the week. l>u Thursday a respectable delega tion was in.towii from Nunda. Cause, a lawsuit between two of Nqnda's cit izens. As "a prophet l» not without honor save in feis o>vn country" the plaintiff chose to go abroad to plant his suit, lie.sult: The jtiry disagreed and the parties went honje and settled wi thout further intervention of law. J, L. IJbyt has sold out his Boot and Sho9 establishment to McNett & Losee who are to «o»tinue the business »t the old stand, first door North of the Post Office. .Jaylloyt and Charley have started a new ehterprise Which they propose to furnish the people of Wood stock and stjrjiounding country with Brackets. 8 Wright & Jrwln caiuhe foun^ In the Post Office building, where they will be ghid to balance accounts with their old patrons, Brooklyn's Beeeher council has fin ished its labors, the Babcock trial is ended and now comes Woodstock for her share of notoriety. On Saturday^ W. D. ltingland was arrested oji . the complaint of some inember of the late firm of Heinz. Noble & Co., charging for libel. So tlut Woodstock is likely to furnish her quota to the centennial farces, and if it were in the line of your correspondent you shouldhave the parties interviewed for the benefit of your readers, liingland is evidently making the best use he can of the mat ter, playing the partofhero and martyr at. the same time, and as Heinz, Noble & Co., are not very popular here abouts since their failure, it is hard to tell which will avail him most. If the com plainant had called to mind the fable, of the fly on ttie bulls horn, he would not have been likely to have caused the arrest, thereby turning insignificance to significance. J^ittle Ally Austin picked up a letter on the,street, and supposing that some one had thrown it away, he opened it and found it to contain a small amount of money, which with the letter he re turned to the Post Office through which the rightful owner obtaiued it. Who will say why this honest act of Ally's should not become as immortal as the story of Washington and his luitchet. r Iley. J. Emery Fisher, Pastor of the PresbyterianChurcluiias returned from his Eastern visit, aud to the gratifica tion of liis, congregation resumed his labors., ^ It, is rumored that the ^6tar Restau rant is about to change proprietors. No vouchers. L. P. Square. jer &'he German BepmbO&cans of Wia- .conein *«e. said to be a ujnit i* favor of MlniiterlWTashburn for the Prei4«lenry «One of their;representatlve meaa ibold a •correspondeicuof the Chicago Tribune m I Sliccess *»nder his direction, but where NUNDA. Editor PlaindealerIn jotting down the items of news that w»ay in terest yo»r numerous readers from any »lven I ffarwe may exaggerate its importance, and thus inadvertantly make .oar correspondence dull, but wh"«t sccmsr to usjjow, as an omen -of a revival of business, is the numerous teams that throng our streets at all hours, of the day, and our merchants re port their sales as increasing. Thunder,lightning, rain, hail, and snow all intermingled, was in order in the Weather Office^ on Sunday. Divine Services are still continued at the31. E. Church, conducted by Elder Hewes and .assisted by his daughter Mrs. Caldwell, and many conversions are the result. Let tbe good work go on. There is considerable sickness in town. ^Ir. Walkup i« very low with the Pneumonia of tbe Lruigs, but symptoms are more favorable to-day. The firin of Young 4 Warner, Hard ware Deaflers,has been changed, Mr. Younggoing oult and Mr W. T. Hanul- ton cojwing ii). ilr. Hamilton was for- mefly.in the drug business here. "Tip*" is a thorough business man and what ever he takes hQld jof.is made a success. "Our School Directors have been for tunate e no jig h to secMre. the services of Mr. Alex Gardiuer for. the Spring term. He has the;reputation of being .a very successfifi:te#icber. We regret to part with our prase qct .teacher, ^r* fickle, as our School 1ms,beev made a perfect ,Recently, and gave these reasons fw .their preferc,Ji««; "First, because Washburne's -long career in Congress •waa a«f»fficient eytjdknce to all mankind .that noiie of the pj eesnt Whisky and .other ringf^would be perpetuated ; and, secondly and chiefly, becawse of the pat riotic and hufmue course ;pursued by Washburno during th^.Beige of jPwHPY the •ever duty calls him Ue well wishes. will bear our TYRO. *** Executive Committe of the Mqlleiwy County Agricultural Board met at tlie Court House, in Woodstock, an commenced the revision of the I remium 1^ Not being able to fin- :ish, the meetfi.igadjourned .to Friday, Match 3d, 1876. E./E. 4tlCIJiBJ0S,^BCWt4ry. proceeds, or b»il«ess^of ilte Post Office i« not governed by th« amount of Mail, or the number of letters sent out wholly through tbe office, but by the •number of St Amps, Postal Cards &c., sold from the office. Consequently buy ywtrjstiftwps at home, and thus help to sustain and buitd up our home Office, Some have been*u the habit of getting their Stamps at Woodstock, and mail* tng their letters here, thinking that by so doing they were sustaining the home office,which is quite a mistake. Our townsman Mr, H. M. Gerould has been improving the fine weather for a few days past hauling lumber,1 prepara tory to building a new barn, as has olso Mr, L, B. Peatt,: ] In our communication qf last week,; ourselves, the "Devil," or the Type, were somewhat mixed, or bottom side up, W. C. Herridgton, should have read W. C. Herrington,- and Mrs, M. O, Woop, should have x*ad Mrs, M. A. W*ood, \ \ • - We have imagined of late, that the fragrance of the summer like air was mingled somewhat with the odor of Wedding cake, but have concluded that our Olfactory organs have deceived us, flis we have had no auricafew* evidence to confirm it. EviiS, BARGAIN COLUMN. Village Lot For Sate. Lot ], Block 1., West MoHenry, containing one acre of hunt, which is wqII fence<l and on which is an Orchard of good fruit, is now offered-for sale on reasonable terms. It is one of the most (\esiruhle building places in the vitiligo. For further jrtrticulars inquire aj; the 1'hAINI>EATJKK Office. McIIeury, 111., March ist, 1878. For Sale* A Thoroughbred Short Horn Bull, four voara old.past, A very tine animn{. Will be sold afc u r^iifltMiable pVice if applied for soon, Ofinbe seen at my farm, one mile West of ^fcfleriry Dejwt. " H. C, Mead. McHenvy, 111., Feb: !5th, 187B. Horse for Sale. Ajcood flvo year old Horse, sound and tru«, In every particular, well broke either double or single, Will be sold reasonable for either cash or approve^ paper. Inquire at the Pr>Aixi>BALEB ofllce. For Sale. Afevy Choiee Thoroughbred Berkshire Pifcs fo» Sale. Stock l'ecuutiy iirported from. England, and very lino. E. ' I f . OWEN. McHenrv, Sept., 20th, 1875. For Sale. The undersigned offers for) Sale, "the Brick Store on Water Street, in the village of McHenrv, now occupied by Mrs. C. H. Morev, as a Mill'inerv Store. It is 11x35, the upper story being finished off as a residence. Terms Ri-;a«okabi,b. Inquire of C. H. Mokkt MeHenry, 111, „Xov, 1st 1875. For Sale, a Cood Farm. Of Eighty Acres within one hundred and' sixty rods of Crystal Lake Crossings, on. easy terms. For further hiformatiou apply to R. BISHOP, Attorney, At Murphy & Bishop's Bank, Woodstock, I1L Dated July 23d, House aad Lot for Sale. SITUATED near the Nippersink Point, on the noted Iluntingand Fishing Oronnas of Fox and Pistaqua Lakes. The House is well built and capable of accommodating twenty parsons. There is a good stable, two acres of choice land and one of the best spring of water in MoHeiiry Countv. Any parties con templating building a Cfub House will find this a grand opportunity. Will be sold on "the most reasonable terms/ For Further Particu lars inquire at the Pr,AlM>EAM5K Oflice. For Sale. The Wheeler farm, situated 80'rods south of the village plat of McHenrv, containing 200 acres of prairie, and SO ncres of timber, with a good brick house, cistern, two pumps, and usual apendage*, Also Lr>0 acres of Um ber joining the village of McHenrv on the east, together with the personal property. Inquire at the premises, or addross J. Wiikeler, McHenry. P. 8. Household furniture, etc., together with actual possession caube had forwith by purchasers. For Sale. GREENWOOD E»ixor ^laixdealeu:--Our fine -Summer like-weather which wo have beeu favored with for the past few days, has agam metamorphosed ^into that which is not quite so pleasant. ?Ir. Teles ha§ his Mill-dam repaired, •"wi l&.agttiwprG;- :rerV to; t- i his cuGtomei'S withllour, feed, Ac .The many frie?K!3 of Will Moses, are pleased to again see. hia iiv?i il ? ar and pleasant countenance among us once more. Will is looking healthy and hap py as ever, as though western life was agreeable and compatible to his nature. He reports times somevfhat quiet throughout the West, financially, though the inhabitants are • in a good oonditiou tolive. His home for the past three or four years has been in the ^Republican Valley, Neb*, where he still owns some extensive tracks of very line land. Farmers have been plowing there, nearly all wint vr, and for the past few weeks have be«*n busily engaged in putting in tlneir crops. He contem plates making his home In the future, (for a time at least,) in Southwestern Utah; after spending a few weeks with friends aud relatioua, bere and at Buf falo, New York, Wc are informed tliat the Directors of School District STo, 1, Village .of Greenwood, have engaged for the sum- «ier term, Mr. G. B. (J raw ford,. o f O ber- lin Ohio. Mr. CrawfeTd is -a young man of experience aud ability, and we trust will prove a worthy and exemplary member in society among us. He ist •engaged in teaching the winter term, •in School District No. 4. The Literary Association on Friday! evening last was favored with an increasefl attendance. The exercises for Friday evening next, will conslstofl Original Essays, Select Heading, Music.' Questions, &c. Horse Meeting^on Saturday. W. II. Wilcox, familiarly known a* "Uncle Henry,'" has returned from his visit to the East, .alone, and looking well and happy. ,It is a fact net generaly known'to1 ,.the patrous oi jaur l'ost OJicc, th^it tbe The undersigned offers *or Sale his property, situated opposite thu Riverside llouse, in McHenry, on the most reasonable terms. There is'a good and substantial biiilding, suit able for a stort5 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. Persona contem plating purchasing will lind it to their inter est to call and look this property over. £ F. A. HlBBABJD. 3loH<»nry 111. Aug. Wtlip875. ; For Sale or Rent In the village of Ring wood, a good House and Lot, and seven acre* of land. The house rontajr;: ten nunu-. au.I is 4u sooi repair; There in a good well of water ana a barn on tbe premises, besides an abundanee of good fruit. It will be sold all together or the'house an<l lot or lan^ se)>erate. TeiimsKeasonablk Inuuire of J. "W. Oristy Or Wbslet LAOT>. Klngwood, Nov. 1st 1375. 8m Ujn-.'T r/. ' . J -U' u Tf ,y ,%f|x> " n.*',. • " * < *' 'h *-» ' • $15,000 Worth of Goods ! To ba fcold within the next NINEW of Cost l «H«re 'Our Senior partner; D. R. SMITH, having long entertained * in Stock-llreeding in the "Far West." has iust connoted T° ®,H' Nebraska, for and extensive stock Kange, and is bound to trv that lanrtVf W hi» »on In in order that he may be aide to <;arry Out hi* cherished imrnLp ', «***}"#> of Goods regardless of Cost, to close. We herewith annex a nnr'tin 1 Ur Wltlr.e OUIt TIvRMS--To our old customers, >vho have always been PROMPT l«« n<»*.„< "SST»^rw,,,¥\iroSJr,a""™ •cr""' «•»-» Wdss^asas Merlmae, and all other be«| make Prints.cts Wainsutta, second grade....... k..; ... !6 cts Best domestic Ginghams...,....... 12'<r rt# Second Grade do .,8 to'idots A line assorte<l Brilliant A!pat-ens 20 cts A large .lino corded Alpiccas, (all colors(25 cts A choice selection Englisli Crown Plaids27 cts All (trades Black Aly accas and Mohairs X firll'lineof Colors in Merinos I'acific Poplin, Cashmeres and Empresses Extra hoa.v v Eastern Wooi;shirting*P!iinnel 36 Red, Ortinge and WhiteJFlaiinels, all grades CnrpenterviUe shirting Flannel.... ..... .54 cts Good Full Width Cotton Flannel,,,.8 to 13 cts Best ..,14 to IS cts Best Brown and blue Denims... 20cts Best Cotton Batting in the-market, 18,cts Clarence Darpet Warp, cts All (irndes and Colors of Waterproof!...... Stark and lie^ivy Brown sheeting..lio cts Best^Yarn wide fine brown sheeting,.., ..9 cts Medium Weight, • -.,, .7 to 8 cts Farmers ajid-jniee ha nice Cot toiia^e 9 cts Medium to pood <>« Afnll line of Ticklnjr.^. to 22 cts A large stock of mens MMtVemena shirtstanrl drawers 40 toki m Wall papering per noll...tV" 7 toiftta Stark fond Grain Tittersb. A full stock of Buffalo and Rochester Custom 1 a * ' 1 s h o p s a t m a n u f h « t n r e r s p r i c e s 9-vm Wort 11 of mens* youths'and l»ov.«01othln« We cannotquote prices, but-guarantee to'save you from £2 to $ti per suit on (Boy# and Youths and $•> to #8 011 mens wear A full stock of Oil Cloths Oarpoting», Trnnks. Felt skirts and shawls.... r Cood Young n.vson Tea the. markfti'.'.'.'.$u«9 * • •••»*•••••••• rtftg t. . 10 (Sis .» c*s • Mpt# Best japan Tea In the' market©.'.". G o o d < ? » • • • Babbet's best Salaratus• •""!!!!*!***'" Kirk's Savon Soap, tour Bars for...!!!.' Ash ton Dairy salt per sack Best Ilaisms,, "We nrcjiu^horlzecl by the owners of the fltoro to ofter It for Bent ami will give-poesepfMon 111 time for the early Spring Trade, Will sell ou* Atom F-urnltiwe ttud1 Fixtures very low and ou JCasy Terms, Smith Bros, So Co. •McHjefjry, JiToy. 1st 18^5. P. S.^-All parties indebted t^us by<N"ote or Account, are earnestly reqnesfe* ed to mflke immediate settlement, as our accounts must and shall be cloaed. Smith Bros. & Co. Fall and "Winter Trade, NEAR THE DEPOT, M'HENRY. Are now prepared with a full and well selected Stock of Goods, and gro continually receiving large additions from Neiv York, Boston and other war* kets, and afe offering them at Lower PriCGS thau ever before noted it) the history of McHenry. » IN DRESS GOODS, Are found Alpaccos, Armures, Jonas, Reps, Poplius, Boyals, Surges, Cashmeres Lustree. l'ltiids, Empress,Cloths, &c. %ew Styles Repellants, Flannels of all kinds. Edgings, Laces. FrJPg®«» Trimmings, Buttons, Collars, Cuffs, Silk Tips, the best Dollar Kid Gloves, Ber- ves, Hosiery,-Nubias, Scarfs, Felt and Avhite Skirts, Tucking, Veil#, linGlov< Shawls, Fancy Articles,and Notions of all kinds. Table Linen, Napkius, Tow- 'A t-Ti W-!« Ts¥« tR.AD THIS PAPER IS ON FILE WQB 22KR0VJ. WliaceJLdTeKtlstDsOotitrsetsenibeznade. ^OS. WIEDEMANN. mOONjand RESTAURANT * I Jxin' r Boardiflt Wiedemann's | T3ut m ish I Did Near the Depot, McHenry, J|U 49~We also keep the Celobrntj>dJttilw«Vftkoe gE^per^Beer itonstaiitly on h9nd. thmg anS Boy^ • Hats a^^ips, For tbe Winter's cold. Boots and SltCO% a ftill Line, and Ryfe|}©|r Coods. ..C'JL'o<;l<.«i\v and <*la,i*o. 8^. Chof^eo Groco- ries and fine Teas a Specialty. Canned Peaches by the Case. In fact every thing usually called for in a Genkkal Stock, and for Cash or Ready Pay w* will wot l»e Undersold. • -a,/' E^tThe Miff hast Market Price in Cash or Goods for Prodwe/^g/k BUCKLIN & STEVENS. McHenry, 111^ Oct. 2?th, 187i THERE IS NO USE IN GOING OUT OP TOWN TO PUKCllAXE ANYTHING IN THE LINE Of TTirmriTiTJ MliUW STOVES, TIN WARE, FARMING TOOL8, Ao, Whmxa better article Ctm.be.[Bayght /vrMSSS MONEY at the Hardware Stare John M. Smith, AT THE POST OFFICE. We have STOVES thaimake frozen men laugh, ami sell Ibm* Cheaf&r and you CanSteat Them. We aleo manufacture * Tin, Copper and Sheet Iron Ware* Into an Shape or Vessel desired. We make a po&at to d» 1 , JOBBma OF ALL.KmB«, Promptly, and Warrant it done well. 'We-make Tinware « Specialty, fteeavtt we thmbon this we arc Master of the. Situation. Came and See for "Yaurvetf. JOtept SJffiRES, JttcHenry, JU„ Aug. 3d, 18.71L « •