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* " 1 > £ • • -- •>Wl -- .l.,--^... _v ^ ' ' WEDNESDAY. APKlt 26th, 1877. #. VAN^LYKB, Editor. Mr The young 'hoppers are begin- ,v fining to show themselves in Nebraska, v.: •'.•;iSi«|l# idea was prevalent that the warm "weather in February had impaired the vitality of the eggs, followed as it was by the cold term through March, but those eggs seem able to survive any pos- ^ej|iibl« catastrophe, thus completely dis_ -proving Darwin'* doctrine of th* "Sur­ vival of the fittest.* It^Thi New Orleans Republican says: "Th* will of the rich man ©f the fliture will read: "To the respective attorneys of my children I give my en­ tire estate and worldly goods of all de­ scription. Personally to the children, nnd to my beloved wife, I give all that remains.1 This instrument will satisfy the family and save the trouble of proving the old man insane.'* J. Van Slykfl tor Printing.«... Com, Went worth street work L Francisco, Blacksmithing F K Granger, I.ejril services for the year ending May 1st, 1877, . SI 00 Constable J.eickein, attendance ami oU- ci.il services to date, President Bishop, attendance on Hoard •t» date, ,,,r . Trustee Searles ,t, de . -- Trustee Story, ,, 11 do >er, <*• *•" {a.. Trustee Hanley, >tew .M,do '....w.. Trustee Walsh do Clerk Kelter, for attendance and servi­ ces. including the posting ordinan. ces and service* on Election Board, 11 00 A J Torrance, services on Election do,. 2 00 Geo A Bucklin do .. 2 00 MTTHT war iu Cuba still goes on, notwithstanding the oft-repeated as­ surances from the Captain General sent there thai the struggle would soon be ended. The last experiment of the present commander of the Spanish for­ ces has been bribery: but this has been so indignantly refused by the brave in­ surgents that the old battle-cry of "war to the knife" is revived as bitterly as Uf^Thfcre will probably be but lit­ tle trouble with the Indians during the coming summer, if appearances can be relied upon. Lately, a number of hos­ tile bands have surrendered to Gen. Crook, and have giyeu up their arms, and have bten assigned to their reser­ vations. The Indian war is practically at an end, although there are doubtless many roving bauds who will ceutinue to cause more or 16ss trouble on the .herder. of the Board «f Trustees. COl-KCn, ROOMS, April Slat, W77 Board met on call. President Bishop in the chair. Present, Trustees Searles Walsh, Weber audllanly. Minutes of last meeting read and approved. 'The following bills were audited, al­ lowed and ordered paid by order on Treasurer. • : « 1 15 7 00 7 SO 7 00 6 00 7 BO 7 SO 760 Total Owen's bill ot Admiral Porter believes the jpettiing war in Europe to be the most iimportant since the days of Napoleon. iHe considers the Turks valiant. Gen. .HBherai&R told a newspaper correspond­ ent: tlut he thinks the result will be HhAttthe world will witness the great- vest battle ever fought so far as destruct­ ion of life iscoucerned, and he believes .that this struggle is going to cost a • million erf lives, and they will not be all Russians and Turks either. Which indicates that!.he deems the approach­ ing fight ageneral one. •9*11100. E. B. Washburn is a lucky t«*ai). 'His whole career in marked with gootltfoxtune, quite as plainly as with the evidence of greatness. As liii-tan. «oes we might mention his numerous re- elections to Congress, his fortunate aid . and patronage to Gen Grant, who has ?*ince, as strongly aided lite former pat­ ron; his securing a fertujie as Con­ gressman and yet maintaining a public disputation as Watch dog of the Treas- iury ;hls mission to France; the oppor­ tunity he there found in the Franco- 'Germau war to do for the German re- ifuges what any man .would have done . da his place; and now during the past week, as a reward for that .se rvice, his reception of a high German order of knighthood, accompanied with a dia­ mond decoration worth $50,000. As minister to France he ccuikl not recLeve dt, but fortuuately.it comes juat as he has resigned that position;and be takes .it. He came very near attaining the ^Presidency in place of Hayea, and it might have gone Info far worse hands, --Ex. ...*168 06 EM Owen's bill ot (S Tabled. Beport of Treasurer Colby read and accepted and ordered placed on file. There being no further business Hin­ der the jurisdiction of the old B«;ard, the new officers olecc were invited for­ ward to qualify, which was complied with, the following gentlemen tak­ ing and subscribing to the necessary oath: R. Bishop, J. M. McOmber, Anthony Weber, Chas. B. Curtis, O. J. Howard and James Walsh, after which the new Board proceeded to organize by electing R. Bishop President for the ensuing year. Adjourned to meet on Monday eve­ ning next at 7 o'clock. B. BISHOP, President. M. Ksif BK, Clerk. t , • MEETING OF NEW BOARD. COUNCIL ROOMS, April 23d, 1877. Board met in pursuance to adjourn­ ment. President Bishop in the chair. On roll call the following gentlemen took their seats: McOmber, Weber, Curtis, Howard and Walsh. Minutes of last meeting read and ap­ proved. On motion Mr. Isaac Wentworth was appointed Commissioner of Streets for the ensuing year. Moved and carried that this Board graut Saloon Licenses at the rate of 8100 per annum for this municipal year. On motion the President appointed Messrs. Howard, McOmber aud Curtis, as a committee to confer with Com­ missioner Wentworth relative to Streets and Bridges with a view to fill­ ing and repairing same,said committee requested to report at next meetiug. Motion made and carried that an in­ vitation be extended te Messrs. D. S. Smith, Dr. II. T. Brown and F. G. Mayes to act as a committee to investi­ gate and snrvey the Public Square witli a* lew to setting out trees in same, and to confer with Mr Buckiand, of Ring- wood, in regard to the probable cost, and te report at next meeting. Adjourned to meet next Saturday evening, at 7 o'clock sharp. B. BISHOP, President. X. KELTER, Clerk. 19*English manufacturersof «otton £oods, in competition with American .manufacturers, appear to be losing •ground. Mr. L. J. Jennings, in A are- -cent letter from London, gives «ome significant figures in support of this .assertion. During the month of Feb ' *uary ,1876, the United Kingdom im­ ported 1,704,183 «wt. of raw cotton, white for the same month In 1877 the aggregate Imports were l,309,389A-a •decrease ef 394,794 cwt. For the same qaooAh of >876, the United Kingdom «,x- pert»4 303,511,700 yards of cotton £••44, as Against 287,694,000 yard# in February* 1877--* falling off of 16,817,- 700 yards. With this statement eomes the report of the American Bureau of Statistics, showing our domestics ex­ pert trade last year compared with M7S. From this it appears that our ex­ ports aggregated #637,452,168, against #667,011.818 for the veer before--an in­ crease of #70,440,350, which is a pretty good allowing for a country in eur con­ dition, and which a few years ago had tk$ kalfiTV* 0f trade against it. . CROP FK09PECH CINCINNATI, April 31.--The Commer­ cial has advices as to the crop pro&> pects from eighty-six points in Ohio, as follows: Wheat, eight report a fair crop; forty-nine good; twenty-nine un­ usually good. As to peaches, fifteen report a fair crop; thirty-five good; five unusually good; thirty-one a fail" ure. From seventy-one points in Indiana, a« to wheat, six report the prospect for a fair crop; thirty-seven, good; twen­ ty-eight, unusually good. As to peach­ es, eleven, fair crop; uirieteen, good crop; five, vnusuilly good; thirty-six, failure or partial failure. From sixty-feur points in Kentucky, as to wheat, twenty report prospects of a fair crop; thirty-four, good; seven, unusually good; two, failure or partial failure; one, none sown. Peaches, four, fair crop; five, good; fifty-three, fail­ ure; two, not raised. From ninety-eue peints in Illinois, mostly the middle and southern por­ tions of the State,seven report wheat A fair prospect; fifty-five, good; twen­ ty-one. unusually good; one, failure; seven, no wheat sown. Peaches, ten, fair; twenty-seven,good; thirty-nine, failure;fifteen, none raised. V sou's. NOTICE. To the holders of McHenry County <MMS. Notice is hereby given that on the %$th day of May, 1877,1 will pay the following $ 300 8 per cent McHen'y County Orders, to-wit: Numbers 118, Jf8, n% 160, 170, 180. 193, 203, 213, ?34,?34,244.254*668, 276, 286,301, 316 338,S&64, 77,90, 103. 114, 127, 140,152 Interest will cease on the Above County Orders ?<ay 19th, 1877. JAMES NISH, County Treasurer. ' W90ds.to.ck, April 17,187?, Buckllo & titevens have a iai]geetoek •f Clothing which they will sell' at very low prices in order to reduce stock. PRINTS in new and desirable styles at 6 ceuts per yard at Lansiug & Evan- CURTIS & WAITS, House, Sip, aiifl Ornamental PAINTERS, MCHENRY Notice is Heiseby liven ! That on and After April 18th, Maybe Seen, At the Store of J - ILLINOIS. Calsomlning and Paper Hanging done on short noticean<l in workmanlike manner.-- Also Graining of all Kindts in the beat manner Satisfaction guaranteed .in every instance. Orders leftat the Drug Store of H. Colby, will be promptly attended to. Curtis * Watte. McHenry, IU., April 16th, 1877. in Rtngwood, the Largest and most carefully selected stock of Dry Goods, Notions, Hats, taps, Clothing, BOOTS HARDWARE, CroctaT aifl Glassware, k. ever found in Ringwootl, which can be bought for Cash or Butter and Eggs at cash value, at as low prices as the • inie quality of goods can be bought at retail in Nortuein Illinois. Among the choicest collection of this stock are thu mo.-it beautiful patterns in Dress Goods and Prints, we have ever been able to show you, yet a Very little money in hand will buy them. But the greatest curiosity, if possible, we h«ve for all who admire the beautiful is our line of Wall Paper, which is prononnced by all who have ex­ amined it to be the most ele&uit designs, beautiful Shades, tinishand quality, that have ever found their wuy to any market, ami yet they can be had for Cash or its equivalent, at less prices even, than the old styles of paper were ever sold for I have also just received a new stock of very flue ' PUR and WOOL HATS, of latest styles. Also a great variety ofstrnw and Palm goods. If you have but very little money you can get one of these Hats. Also a choice line of Ladies aud Cliildrens, GAITERS and SLIPPERS, iu Serge, Goat and Calf, Button and' Lace. Gents and fibys BOOTS AND SHOES, fine and course, all of the best styles and ?ualitv to be found in the market, at prices, or CASH, that will astonish even a Uranger. In short I have designed to make my stock fully equal to the best general stock of goods that could be found in the Couhty McHenry either in style orquality. Audi now propose to sell any or all of these goods at such prices FOIt CASH lhat none shalLbe al>l« to say I can buy cheaper at some other House. All goods sold by me will be warranted as- repre­ sented. Ain very grateful tor the very liberal pat­ ronage so generously bestowed upon me in the past eight years by the people of McHenry, Ringwood and adjoining Towns, and it shall be my endeavor to merit a continuance of the same. Very Respectfully,. J W. CRISTY. COPY YOUR LETTER* US1^,Ext!elft.'or Spying Book. Made of .Chemical paper. Qhickiy copies any writing WITHOUT water. PRESS or BRUSH used at home, library or office. For Ladles wishing to retain copies of letters every busi- ness man, clergymen, correspondents, travel- er* it u invalur.ble--sells at sight. Send *3,00 and we will tend a 300 page Book, let­ ter size B^ MAIL paid © any address. We refer to any Commercial Agency, Send stamp for Agents Circular. EXCELSIOR MNFii? CO., 110 Dearborn St., Chicago, Ills. Agents wanted. SOW Notice To Farmers Something New ! J . ELLIOTT 'S ' IMPROVED HARBOW. This invention has reference to improve­ ment in Harrowo, so that a number toothed sections may beconnected, and the teeth may be set at any angle of inclination' to the ground. This' Harrow consists of a number of toothed harrow sections that are connecter! by pivoted side pieces and clamp bolts. It may bedrtwn by hitching the horses so eith­ er end. When'1rawn from one end, makes a slaiitii,,.: tooth for coivi. When drawn fron> the other end makesa perpendicular tooth aa the ground requires. This invention roils up like a log and shuts up like a jack knife, and is nicclv stowed under cover, and takes up little room. This Harrow has 10 sections and each one works independent of the other. Largest size Harrow is VI feet cut and has 70 teeth. The ten foot Harrow has 60 teeth. The eight foot Harrow lias 60 teeth. The teeth are half inch iron or ftteel, as desired. The teeth will not bend or break. This Har­ row is a splendid C O R N H A R R O W. And owing to hard times we sell them at low rates. Farmers will please call at our Shop and examine our Harrow before purchasing'. NORQUEST SL WEBER. Agents for McIIenry County. McHenry, III., Jan. 30th, 1877. NEW WACON S H O P ! MoHEMiy, rcxmois.' E. PERKINS Would respectfully inform his friends and the public generally that he is now prepared, at his Shop, West of the Public Square, to do all kinds of Carpenter Work or work in wood of anv kind, such as the wood-work of Bug­ gies, Wagons, making Boats, Av., and in short anything ever made in a first-class Carpenter Shop. From a longexperiencein the business and using none but the best of Lumber 1 can in all cases Guarantee Satisfaction ! Bucklin & Stevens, McHenry* are now prepared with a full and complete stock and are constantly receiving additions and iuvite the inspection of close buyers, as they are bound to meet any and all competition. They have opened a good line of fast colored prints at the extremely low, price of 5 1-2 cts per yard. French woven cor­ sets at 50 cts only. They are also 'receiving from New York, the finest lino of Dress Goods ever opened in this burg, among which will be fouhd, silks, cashmeres, Brilliantines, Alpacas of all prices, Pacific Fancies, &c., &c. Also Silk Fringes, Lace trimmings, Yak Laces in variety, with the largest and best assortment of Hamburg edgings ever brought to McHenry, ranging in price from 5 cts per yard, up to $ 1,00. Also a fine line of Linen and Turkey Red Tablings, TowelSj Napkins, and Crashes, Lace curtains and oil shades, ladies' gloves aud parasols. Plain broeha and black cashimere shawls. Ladies'silk ties of the latest styles. Boots and shoesT a full line, from a neat little button shoe for a baby to a fine French kid, side la.ee, or button for a lady, and from a three dollar stoga boot, to the finest French calf, all of the best make, and warranted to fit and to wear In clothing they have a full line to which they invite an inspection before you make your purchases. Also gent's furuishiiig goods of the latest styles. Trunks and tnivelling b:i<rs,and with all they keep choice Grocer­ ies and fine teas, at low prices. All of which they propose to ex­ change for cash or produce at the lowest living prices. BUCKLIN & STEVENS. GENERAL JOBBING Promptly attended to. Give Me a Call! E. PERKINS. McHenry, 111. ,Nov. 38th, 1876. JAMES ROBBIES, HUiLBK IN-- Agricultural Implements SOLON MILLS, ILL. MANUFACTUUEBS AGENT for the Cham-pion lieitper an l Mower: the Uorham Corn Cultivators and Diamond Plow, war- ranted to scour in any soil, the Forest City Seed Plow and steel Beam Stubble, Plows Corn Planters. Horse Bakes, Ac. Will take Cash or Good Notes in exchange for any and all of my Goods. Post Office, Solon Mills, I!!. BOOTS & SHOES. Now Goods, New Prices I t t Are Jyow Receiving Their SPUING and SUMMER Stock, Consisting ol French Kid, Button and Side Lace. American Kid, Button and Slile Lace. Straight Gout and Oil Goat Button, Front and Side Lace. Kid and Goat, Foxed Pol. Alpoaflne stock of Misses' and Childrens* Shoes; Men's Boys' an<i Youths' fine Shoes; Kip and Calf Boots; and everything usually found in a first-class Shoo Store. We now have one of the largest Assort­ ments to be found in the whole North*west. Good GOODS and LOW PRICES. ^Remember wo will not be Undersold. DWIGHT & FORREST. Woodstock, 111., April 16, 1877. FARMERS ATTENTION -THE WELL KNOWN- r Mammoth Spanish Jack, " PRINCE" IN * , iV- ..j! ....... aim ofiall Kills I New Warehouse Opposite the Mill, i .. . •- _ ILLINOIS. M'HENRY* ^eaperii Mowers, Hay Rakes, Horse Forks, Threshing Macuines, .Wind^^plU, Wood, Iron ' t i JDrive-Well and Force Pump#, Slng-le and Double Roarl Srrap^V-Rolle^r^rags, Plows, Gas-Pipe, Rubber Hoar, and Heltinof, Do«f Powers sntl Churns, Cider1 and Panning1 Mills, Scales, Feed Cutter*, Weighs, Bobs, 1. i . ' • A' ' i *. Horse and Hand Planters, Anjl in short everything in the Tool or Machinery Line nsed by the Farther, which we CAN and WILL Sell as Low as any other House in the County, quality of article considered. Warrant every article leaving our Warehouse to be just as repre­ sented. Do Hot Fail to Give us a Call Before Purchasing* JJaving1 Purchased tlie Fox River Valley Mills, • Refitted and put them in complete workinsr order, we are now prepared to do CUSTOM (xKINDINGr on short notiee and guaran­ tee satisfaction. FLOUR AND FEED Kept constantly on hand. We have put in a Patent Purifier and can now offer to the public as good Fbnir :ts can' be found in the Market. Give us a <*HII. J R. BISHOP A SON. Wcllcnry, 111., Aprirt4tfe, 1171° The Pure Bred Clydesdale Stallion, HEATHER JOCK, • '• ' • " C Will Stand at the Stable opposite the McIIenry House, in the Village of McHenry, every Monday until the 15th of July. For further particulars call at the Stable. A.. A. COLLEY. EARLY FAVORITE T O M A T O Tills new Tonuuo Is without doubt the Eirliest ami Best Variety pown ; slae, atwve milium, smooth an nearly rotinu ; very solid, flavor, an«i quality everv wav. Fruit if a beautiful <iiirk crimson cluster! larjre, riweiviuit evenly and perfectly, being free from tl'ie bard center core which many varieties possess. From seed sown in open Rrouivl in latitude of Northern Illinois and Southern Wisconsin, fruit begins ripen- intr Julv lAth to aoth. After 6 yesirs ot expe­ rimental resting we have yet to see an imper­ fect specimen. GAKKISON BROTHERS, Nurserymen. Greenwood, 111 Can be found on the pren.lses of the sub •criber, McIIenry, III., during the season ofj^J. 1877. * Those desiring stock of this kind would do well to call and satisfy themselves. Tenns Reasonable. Those from a distance wishing mares pastured can be accommodated at the owners risk. A. II. HAN LEV. program Ol w*v HENRY COLBY, -DEALER IN-- PAINTS. OILS, Painters Brushes, Dye Stuffii &c., &c. Physicians Prescriptions Carefully Compounded. McHenry, 111,, A|»rll 17, 1877. W4 lease of William M. Tweed, that he ii destined to spend a much longer time i the Ludlow Street jail than his friend imagine. A gentleman who .was formerly intimate with the " Boss " stated to thl writer yesterday that the Attorney Gent eral has, from sources not connected, with Mr. Tweed, got hold of information which positively implicates in the rin| outrages parties who now hold thei heads high in the State and county. Th possession of these facts has shown th Attorney General that "the brokei down old man " has been trying to ban boozle the prosecution into liberatiu Jiim..jiritluMi* Viis colleamipj HATS for Men aud Boys „a large variety at bottom prices at Landing & Evaupons, A LARGE STOCK OF Choice Family Groceries, Jn«t "Received, which will be sold at the Lowest Living Prices. H. COLBY. McHenry, April 24th, 1877. i-BEASLEY 'S CEI.EBRATED Hall's Safes, all sizes, for sale by O. Bishop. . For Sale at the Saloon of j. eiiXESi, McHenry, 111. Hall's Safes, all sizes, for sale by O Bishop.