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I > - >kL; • -*v.. ",?, * •' -^ , «ftHi.' 'Xs V -?%;••%,'<1 :j, . *'<• V . » • ; ' -V , .'* .. 1 y;- ;:: f. 7•' • > > • •' MaMkfeaiM auyfryiiMqg !)Miileal#i WEDNESDAY, MAY"17^. 1876. «T. VAN 8LYKE, Alitor. STATK CONVENTION. On Wednesday next, the 24th, th« HepublieftT) Statu Convention meets in ttpringfte]d,.tp put in nomination can­ didates forState officers. That the people are tiwaku to the necessity of putting a good man, one against whom no taint of tlic ltfng can ho found, at the head of the State ticket, is evi­ denced by the interest manifested at the primary meetings -and Conventions which have already <been held. From present indications ft is alrfrost certain that a lsu&e majority of the delegates to the State Convention will be opposed to the ncaiii-nation of the present incum­ bent. If We read the -signs of the times aright, should the Convention be so foolhardy as to nominate John L. Beveridge for Governor, he would b ttefeated at tire polls by an overwhelm! lag majority. He never was the"choie «< the people of tho" State of Illinois, and as is shown by an article elsewhere when running *econd on the ticket,] « mar. comparatively unknown in politics, he ran from 5,000 to 15,000 behind his ticket. Can this be con­ strued in any other way than unpop­ ularity? Has he done anything during Ills accidental term of office to regain any of this lost ground? We answer no, unless it be the keeping under pay of the State a corps of hangers on, whose only known business has been to pull the wires and work the political ma­ chine for the benefit of his Excellency. These individuals are now industrious­ ly circulating reports thpt counties where conventions haw been held are fcolid for'Beveridge, when the reverse is the fact, hoping thereby to influence some where conventions have not been held. With these low, truckliug machine and ring politicians, the mass of the people have become disgusted, and if by trickery their will is thwarted in . the Convention they will seek the rem­ edy at the polls. Let the Convention on the 24th, nom­ inate a man for Governor of known ability, tried integrity, and one to­ ward whom no finger of "crookedness' can be pointed, and all will be well. Upthing else will be sanctioned by the people, and the delegates who assem­ ble in Springfield will do well to talQe heed. , \ 4 * ' \ Tl - * - Wi'4* Old Settlers' Meetiag. Pursuant to notice the Viee resi­ dents of Mellenry and Lake Counties, appointed ferthe Old Settlers Meeting, together with a number of other*, mot at The Tarker House, in the- Village of McHenry, on Wednesday last, May 10th," for the purpose of affecting a perma­ nent organization. ;>• Tlie President being absent the •meeting'was called to order by John G. Ragan Esq, Vice President at Large from Lake County, and on motion Hon George Cage, of Mellenry, was chosen Chairman, and Charles Partridge, of the Waukegan Gazette, and J. Van- Slyke„of the JfcIIenry PLAIKDKALEB, Secretaries. On motion of J. II. Johnson a Com­ mittee of three from each County was appointed by the Chair to present a Constitution for tlie organization, The Chair appointed as such Com­ mittee Charles Partridge, John G. Itagaii and Albert Kappell, of Lake Countv; J. IT. Jolnvson, J. Van Slyke,' Mark Hiekox, ot Mcllenr Paj'wafs appoinfe'd. consisting of'C.'W Upton, Win. B. bodge arid 1*. E. Clark. On motion of K. M. Dennis the Vice Presidents of tlie two counties were requested to furnish names of all Old Settlers who have removed to other States so that invitations may lie sent • • . f v ^ s v 1 t • • ' r - to them. ^ . - On mojtion of E. M. Dennis each Yl President was empowered to appoiat a Marshal in their respective towns. Each town is requested to have a Banner wit h the name of their'town in­ scribed thereon, aud that a correspond­ ing one will be over the table ussigned to said town. ' On motion adjourned. JUST GEO. CRAOE, Chairman. C»A8. P.VKTltTIXiB, J. VAITSLYKE Societariea ---B- CHOOSE TB. Elgin Advocate sajrs; "Foar years ago John L. Beveridge was a condidate for Lieutenant Governor. His opponent was a •'dyed-in-the-wool" democrat, little known in the State, and had no especial strength. Bever- idfle, however, ran 6.350 votes beliiDd Oglesby; 12,008 behind Harlow; 13,366 behind Lippincott; 15,546 belifnd Rutz, aod 13,50i0 behind Edsall, all republican candidates en the ticket with him. Ogl esby's opponent was Gustavus Koerner,a liberal republican and a very popular German, who took a large fol­ lowing of republicans and German from the former. Beveridge's oppo nent had none but party strength, ar hence the fact that he ran from 12,1 to 15,600 behind Harlow, Lippincott aud others on his ticket can be ex­ plained on no other hypothesis than that of unpopularity with the peo- pl«. • 3f"-fts caiiwlilate vfof Lieutenant Governor in 1872 he was to far behind his ticket,what may we expect the re- •nlt will be with him as a candidate for Goreraor, in 1876, when honest officials are at a premium, and the people are looking for men of integrity, purity Md ability, rather than of mere politi­ cal qualifications. We are of the firm conviction that the nomination of Beveridge this fall would weaken the ticket by several thousand votes and might cost tlie re­ publicans the election, besides endan­ gering a half dozen Congressmen and * United States Senator. Is it not their policy, taking the politicians' view of it, to put forward as standard bearer the strongest man, one who will not only poll tlie strength of the party, bitt enlist the confidence and support of. the no inconsiderable elements which are inclined to liberal or inde­ pendent views and actions. The nomi­ nation of Beveridge means, in our opinion, his defeat at the polls, while the nomination ot Shelby M. Cullom, or some other man of clean record} aud tried ability, as leader, meat* republi­ can ascendency in Illinois. Choose ye. % The general impression in Wash- nq^ appears to be that the deci­ sion ofthe Senate will be that it has no jurisdiction in the Belknap case. This is irfefte«et deciding that articles of im- Jaehment can be presented and tried ainst public officers only while in office. Termination of term of office resignation or removal will effectually bar all impeachment proceedings- and officials who had they remained in office, might have been impeached, can ®nly be tried for,alleged*misdemeanors !/,while in office, by indictment courts. ehilis. the Con stitution was taken up by Sections, and unanimously adopted. On.mot ion of J. H. Johnson the pres­ ent officers of the Society were made the permanent officers until tho next Annual mee t,i ngA as provi d<? d by tho C o n s t i t u t i o n . , ^ On motion the President and Secre­ tary were empowered to fix the place of holding the next Annual meeting, and give due notice thereof.* . On motion of Mr. Regau, an Assistant Secretary from each County was ap­ pointed, to hold their offices until the next annual meeting. ' Charles Partridge, of Lake and J. Van Slyke of McHenry, were chosen as such Secretaries. , ' Letters were then .reAd frog* Peter Deitz, Vice President from the town of Marengo, and Charles II. Tryon, Vice President from the town of He­ bron, asking that some one be appoin­ ted in, their place, as on account of sick­ ness they were unable to attend to it. On motion A. JB.Coon was appointed In place o( Mf. Deitz, and J. II. Gid- dings, in plaqe of Mr. Tryon,' > Tli&'"proceedings of a meeting held at Waukegan was then read, showing what they are doing and how they propose to provide for their guests on the oc­ casion of the Reunion in that city on the 7th of June. On motion Hon. George Gage, of Mc­ Henry, and E. M. Haines, of Lake, were added to the list: of Speakers oa tlie occasion. On motion tlie Old Settlers present were invited to enroll their names aud pay their initiation fee.'. ' - The following came forward and were enrolled as members. WOODSTOCK. EDITOR P LAINDEAI-EU:--Our city is undergoing a pretty thorough review religiously speaking shout these days, under the auspices of -Rev. A. P. Graves, N. C. Leland and Mrs. Cald- T ell, and it is to be desired that be­ tween the Rev; Specials, and the Puplic Specials who are just at this time taking Woodstock "under the shadow f their Wings, much gt»od may be Idone. What doth hinder?', It is now expected that meetings are to be con­ tinued through the present week. - Our Saloons are in full blast, and as ome of their patrons go staggering along our streets they seem to say "liichardis himself again," •'enjoying all the rights df free and independent citizenship." While the weather is very favorable for pushing work ahead for grass and small grain, farmers are growing impa­ tient in waiting for the ground to be­ come sufficiently warm for corn plan­ ting ' 1 J. L. IJoyt & Son are now fairly installed in their new business and our Yankee Restaurant finds a much more active and formidable competitor at the'Star Restaurant than before their accession thereto. Our present City Authorties do not eem quite to comprehend the neces- ity of taxing our City and Township everal thousand dollars in laying out nd constructing of a new road to tlje reat damage of private property without any public benefit to be - de­ rived therefrom. On Thursday it was whispere&ftfftund that a "Special agent" was in our midst. Anxiety was on tiptoe. Whom was he to "pick up" this time? What new developments were about to be un­ earthed in regard to our Post Offiee robbery or if not in regard to that what could be his business? He was surely here and for some purpose, but what, ah' there the inquisitive were obliged to rest, fcr none could satisfy the curl osity enkindled by the presence of a stranger on our streets, who when the truth was known turned out to -be a Chicago Cab driver. Moral: When Chicago Cab drivers come to Wood­ stock, let them wear the insignia of their business and they will not be mistaken for Police Detectives. 1 have heard it talked in under tones that H. G. Ehle of Hebron was being urged by his friends, to become a can­ didate for Sheriff, to what extent I know not, neither do I say. _ Charley Dick's partner weighs-- _ fwell I cannot say how many pounds neither can I say it is a silent partner, but this I will saj', Charley is proud, it proud is any name for it. As i t was predicted In my last Weeks article Circuit Court played out about as soon as the law allows. There was but two jury trials, both having been brought up from before justice Potter of Richmond on appeal viz., Foster vs C. & N. W. R. R. Company for killing stock and Cole vs James, judgment reversed and for defendants in both case£. Thus does it often happen that the "Best laid schemes of mice and men gang aft aglee" and pven Justices ofthe Peace are obliged to submit to a rever* sal of their sage rulings. On Wednes­ day the jury were discharged and the Court is now engaged in Chancery and other causes submitted to the Court without the intervention of a Jury. L. P. SQUARE. -T-i?A full Stock of Boots & Shoes For the Spring & Summer trade Which I can and trill sell at prices t ; that DEFY Competition. AS# ALL GOOPS ^aitiujybed as repre­ sented. CALL anil C, ' - V At P. W. BLAKE'S, OPPOSITE PERKY & MARTIN'S STORE McHenry, 111. WAILS! 5 Nails, Nails, w 3 "4 > H H *i AT BUCKLIN & STEVENS, NEAR THE DEPOT, M'HENRY. a Full and Complete General Stock for tke Spring anji Summer ftirtfTirrr" FOB CASII. ijjgF" The Highest Market Price for BUTTEIl AND C a e h o r T r a d e . - ' r ^ ' . • i - v ' BUCKLIN & STEVENS. ' Mdlcnry, lit, April Sd, 18?#.. /'i'V / 1 . \ ? . * - OF Can. be By Bvying Your Farm Machinery E. M. OWEN % AGENT FOR P. f>. MAST & CO S CELEBRATED t i ialMs OF SPRINGFIELD, OHL®, fj»n«tantly on hand and offere to the Farmera, Leading Farm Machinery, Of all kinds, among which can be found the Bertrand & Sames Celebrated Sulky Cultivator, That Stands without a Rival. Also several other Leading Cultivators, and in short Farm Machinery of all kinds, which I am prepared to sell as low as any other First Class Machinery in the country. * ' % Prices Low and Favorable Terms. CASH AND CLOSE BUYERS are invited to inspect stock and co pare Quality and Prices, as I will not be undersold in the same qui ity of Machinery in McHenry County. E. M. OWEN. McHenry, 111., May 17th, 1876. •iV- There's Millions in What? Executor's Notice. >2Sa®t Side Public Square, WOODSTOCK, ILL. MILLINERY -AND- Dress M aking! Mrs. A. HEI 1> L . F R A N C I S C O , •m »-.t (Opposite, Pai'kor Houa«, McHENRY,: . * , f- - ESTATE of WNIIAM s. MEAD The uniU'vsi^nctl having becm Dec.eascil. apiwiintod Kxt'cutor ol' thi' la*. L Will ajid Testament of Wil\Lani S. Mead, late of the County of Me­ lienry, ami (State of Illinois, deceased, hereby give notice that he will api>ear before tho County .Court of McHenry Countv, at the Court llouse, in Woodatoi'k at tlie Jline Term, on. the third Monday in Juno next, at whieh time all persons having claims against said K-<tate are noliiied ami re<iue»'3ted to attend lor tin; purpose of having the same adj listed. All por>miirt imtcbteil to said Estate arc ro- qtiestud to make iinine<liate pavment to tho undersigned. J). 1S7«. East Side Public Square* WOODSTOCK, ILLINOIS. Keeps constantly on hand the latest styles f Millinery Goons of all kinds, Embroidery, Combs, Collars, Ties, Veils, all colors, Weu- The Elmira Advertiser says i & At tlrtctor in that place took a tape worm <;€rotn a boy ninety-six faet toiig. wfa the boy's father? O, AV. Owen, Mrw. Harriet Ef Owen, A. V. Smith, Mrs. E. A..Smith,. Allien Kappel, Mrn, ('ovinia Kappel, Mark liickox, Mrs. i;. H. ilktox, A. II. llanley, Mr.->. Sii.san Uuuley, .John <;. Ka&in." Mrs. 1J. Uau'ait, .loi) Tole.s Sirs. Saiuaiitha Toles, J. JJanfrs, Mrs.-Caroline Bangs, W. II. Huffman, Mrs. M. S. Huffiiian, Joel II. Johnson, Mrs. Maria Johnson, E. Hiuk.st on, Mrs. Ellen Ilinkalc E. M. D'oimiti, Mrs. S. E. jpennis,' K. Coiiiptdri, Mr a. Mary CoraptOB, tioo. (iajfe, Mrs. 1». Gage, Johk'i Coinptqii, Dr. E. A. Bci/rs, Mrs. Esther M. llcori, lii.s first daV I. W. Ci: IST v. E For Sale. ding Ilats, Crape Hats, and domestic Patterns of all kinds. Dresses Cut and Fitted n tholatfest Stylo and made if desired at very ow rates. We also have a IT Style of Ladies Cloak! o which wo invitethe attention ofthe Ladles We are also Agent for the celebrated NORTHWESTERN ORGAN He is selling the celebrated Union Corn Jla&itfef", tlib Oiuv Two Horse Champion Cultivator, the Best Gaug Plow iu tho Mar­ ket, Carr, Scott & Co.'s Threshing Machines, the celebrated Kirby Reaper and Mower, The Improved MEADOW LARK MOWER, and other first ch Machinery. The Kirby He ape r and Mower is now* acknowledged to have H® equal, and will be ?<old as low as any other lirst class Machine in the Market. B^L-Remember I will not be uudersold when first class Machinery is in COW- petition. Call at my Shop and examine Machines and learn Prices. . McHenry, May 10tb, 1876. H.. FRANCISCO- HUllf 1. To all Wlom these Presents May Come, Greeting: ' '0--tM On motion of J. II, Johnson a special apQUxmittce to notify Orators of tbe The Wheeler form, sitnuted SCfrods so the village plat of SlcUenrv, confc iiiing 2W» acres of prairie, and 80 acres of timber, with a K'MMI bric-k lvouirt-, extern, two pmniis, ami usual upemlajrus, Also 150 acres of tim­ ber joining the village of Mcllenrvou the estst, together with the personal property. Inquire at the premises, or address J . WHEELER, MoITenrv. 1*. S. Ilonachold furniture, etc., together with actual possession eanlw bod furwith purchasers. ^ Which speaks for itself, sold. Call aud se% I will 'not be under Mrs. S. A. REID. Woodstook, Oct. 18 th. 1875. All who have dull liazors and wish them sharpened, take them to Charley, at the 1'arker House. "All work done by the latest tip of the wing. J*. We are now prepared to shoio one of the LARGEST stock of (foods ever offered by us in this market, bought for Cash from fir at hands, in one of the dullest Markets the EaBtemmerchantshaxexvitnessed since 1857. IN DRY GOODS! We are full in all departMents^/ram a 6 cent 3PHnt to ii* C&mefe Efafr Drw» Good* Clothing for Men, Boys and j YOUTHS\ that is both substantial and Cheap., Mens Boot#* wepowmeiVBe at #3 . ... . , . and upwards, Arties and Ladies Gaiters equally ktWi JTate i* Style and Caps ̂| that will makv the head ^moke with heat ivhen the !ffte$nometer ts at 30 below j zero. Buffalo Robes, not 100 Bales, but erwttgh "9b supply the wauis of our people. j Carpets, Oil Cloth# and Oil Ru(/gx,wfiOsc beauty will produce a smile from the ri| younq miss or aged matron. i*b r Fanou Goods call and see for yourselves, as we j are unable to describe at this writing. We only ask an inspection to verify the i above Proclamation, and by doing so will confer a great favor on the General btore Man. Woodstock Oct. 112th, f875. ' W BSSC" H. mP?: •**' W