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WEDNESDAY. NOV. 1R, 1881. .T.VANSLYKE, Kditor #S»-T1io trial or Gnit'ean for the m»irtW of President GarfleW. com- tw*nw*«1 In Wssliington on Motidny. TTp to Miree o'clock on Tuesday nine jurors had been sworn In. The other three will probably be secured to-day, when. It Is hoped, there will be no further «h»lav. That hi4 may be fairlv triH and fairly htmg is all the people ask. jBsgrThe I n f e r C r . e a n says: "The two Readinster Congressmen from Vir­ ginia, have. s'nee the election, announ­ ced their intention to act with the Re­ publicans, an<l participate in their cau­ cuses. This" gives the-Republicans 14§ votes in the TTon«e of Representatives, or two more titan a majority, without hunting the Oreenbackers. who Will undoubtedly vote with t.hem. KgrThe appointment' of Judge Folyer. of New York.ns Secretary of the Treasury, in place" of' Secretary Windom. resist-ied, has given very gen eral satisfaction. Notwithstanding the howl of the half-breeds. President. Arthur is likely to get a pretty good Cabinet and have a successful and pop­ ular Administration after all. Even the editoi of the Sentinel seems to think so, as lie is now eating lots of crow. of the officers of GOT. Cul- loni's staff remarked that the Virgin- la regiments which participated in the parade at Richmond last week carried only State flags, nearly all of the offi­ cers wore the Confederate s^ars. and many of them wore the Confederate uniform. He also noted that all the al­ lusions made in Winthrop's oration to nationality and equality were cotdly re­ ceived, while allusions to Old Virginia were vociferously applauded. The offl- oer in question is of the opivion that many of the Virginians have made up Itlieir mind not to accept the situation --Kendall County Record. The receivers of the wrecked Newark hank no sooner began an ex­ amination of its affairs than they found n little thief concealed behind the big "one, -otherwise "the most brilliant fin­ ancier in New Jersey." H. B. March- bank, formerly corresponding clerk o bank, was found to have got away with 950,000. Baldwin on being questioned admitted that lie knew of the theft* But as lie was a mneh bigger scoundrel than Marchhank and suspected the lat­ ter of knowing it. lie was obliged to condone and conceal the crime, March- bank's irregularity was three years old but the bank directors and the exam­ iners never so much as suspected It. The election on the 8th resulted very satisfactorily to the Bepublican party, every tiling considered. In the State of New York the entire Repub­ lican State ticket was elected with the exception of Treasurer. The Legisla­ ture is undoubtedly Democratic by a small majority, the estimate being, in the House, sixty-six Democrats and •ixty-two Republicans; in the Senate, seventeen Democrats and fifteen Re­ publicans. Last year, witli stalwart nominations, the Republicans had twenty-five members of the Senateand eighty-one in the House. Comment lb unnecessary. The victory for Mahone in Virginia is gratifying to every loy al man. The solid South is broken.-- There was a fair, stand-up figlti^^uid Bourboni?m went glimmering. Taken all in all the general result on the 8th was better than we expected. 'The following facts in reference to mutilated coin, which we clip from an exchange will be of interest to most of our readers: Certain papers, for purposes known to themselves, are publishing state metits that "the government has re­ duced the value of all coin chipped bored or mutilated." and gave figures of the pretended reduction. This Is all a fraud on tlve innocent holders of this sort of coin. "The government" has done no such thine, and any officer nf the government who should attempt to do so would be liable to indictment and a heavy fine, as Congress has pass­ ed a severe law to protect the |wopi<> inrainst sharpers. The law is however, clipped, bored or mutilated coin is not a legal tender and are worth exactly their weight in the metal of wliicii th« y are composed, and they have a lived standard value by law out of the reach of speculators. Don't submit to this pretended reduction of 65 cents « a dollar. 35 cents on a half dollar, cents for a quarter and fx euts for a dime. (»<• to the bank or jeweler and t iey will weigh yeur coin and pay ac- c 'I'dingly. This is a game of the sharpers and should be stopped. The secretary of t m Treasury in behalf of the "govern­ ment" has puhlitihe.'l a card denying t'iat the government has any fixed rates Of deduction on coin of any sort. WWk learn from the Harvard Inde­ pendent that J. C. Crumb, of that vil­ lage met with a severe and painful accident, while hunting at Lake Kosli- kouong on Friday last. In some man­ ner his gmi was accidentally dis­ charged and the whole body of shot entered his foot at the histep, lacerat­ ing it in a shocking manner, and it was found necessary to amputate all of the foot except the heel. ,\t iU8t ac­ counts he was doing as well as could beexpected under the circumstance?. TUB PKATBiK GAfCr. EDITOR P^AINDEALER:--The prayer question, it would seeui, has'not yet lost its interest. A desultory kind of defense is still kept up in the papers. So long as this is continued, it is no more than fair that the other side should have a hearing. The sliapo the defense now takes is that -prayer has its source in the Instinctive endow­ ments of the race, and hence must be considered strictly rational and proper. In your issue of November 2d, page 6. is a brief article headed "Prayer," in which we find this language: "But what seems t|o us a very powerful ar­ gument in favor of prayer, and. In tact, unanswerable, is the universal J list, i net to fall down before a higher power, and petition for relief under afflictions for which there is no human remedy." If the instinct here assumed could be proved to exist, the argument un­ doubtedly would have weight. But is it a fact that there is such an instinct as is claimed? To our apprehension the evidence furnished is not very weighty. The fact that pirates and other wicked men in their extremity resort to supplication, in itself is no proof, unless we assume that in the pro­ cess of moral degradation to which they have been subjected they have divested themselves of all intellectual belief in which they have been educat­ ed, or by which they may have been influenced in early life. This, we sus­ pect, it would be hard to prove. In this process of depravation the im­ pressions received in childhood and early training, though smothered for the time being are not obliterated, and hence assert themselves in aftlictlof? or. iu times of extreme peril. Until it can be proven to the contrary, we as­ sume that the impulse which prompts a man or woman to pray is, at all times and under all circumstances, purely the creature ot' education. Undoubt-* edly it lias its origin iu the religious sentiment, and as such is entitled to our respect, but to no more than we award to the thousand and one varient anil conflicting religious vagaries of mankind. The religious instinct or sentiment is one thing, our intellec tusi conviction iu the matter of re­ ligion. is another, and depends, of course, upon our education, and the use we make of our faculties. In your issue of October 26, is anoth­ er article in which the instinctive na­ ture of prayer is urged in felicitous language, btU with a certain depreca­ tory tone which we take to be proof that the amiable writer appreciates, to some extent, at least, the magni­ tude of the evidence which is arrayed against him. He says: "1 don't >vant the God of the deist. If I am deceived, let me remain so." If this were a question between that gentleman and ourself only, we. for one, would comply with the request here pathetically stated. But such is not the case. For­ mer teachings and recent melancholy events have forced an issue into notice which will not be ignored bj r the in­ telligence of tills age, though some ef us might wish it otherwise. Facts are facts however much we may dislike them, and however much we may essay to reason them down. That all Chris­ tendom has been on her knees beseech­ ing the Father of Mercies to spare the life of James A. Garfield is a fact. That this has eventuated in failure is also a fact, and the result is, the con­ fidence of thoughtful people is pro­ foundly shaken in the efllcacy of prayer. This writer's allusion? to the cry of young animals in distress, and of human infants, which he under­ stands to be instinctive prayer, is singularly unfortunate considered as a defense of prayer in general. We ad­ mit the fact, that is. that this outcry is an appeal for help, and we have no objection to calling it prayer; but what does it prove? Simply this: That Nature has provided extraneous help for the helpless up to a certain stage of development, on reaching wliicii--as Is the case with brutes who follow their instincts full}'--the help is withdrawn, and the offspring is left to its own resources, and to take its chances. Thenceforth the cry of dis­ tress may not avail. This instinct is a wise provision undoubtedly, and as we see it exemplified in the lower order of creation, fulfills a beneficlent pur­ pose. But those human parents whose instincts have served the chief end of their ordination when the child reach­ es maturity, but who still persist to shield them from the natural conse­ quences of their heedlessness, want of foresight or improvidence, generally fail of their purpose. The most of us neod the bufletings of adverse circum­ stances, more or less, to strengthen 'j" i and develop our character, and if wo do not get it we grow up improvident, vicious or imbecile. Strange that we cannot or will not see that the acci­ dents of life which bring trouble serve as ;in indispeiisible part of our traia- iuji. The Almighty has given us the ability to take care of ourselves, as a rule, and placed us iu a world of va­ ried security and danger for wise pur­ poses, which we can understand if we will. Evil in tills world has its uses. It stimulates £nd educates our facul­ ties to overcome it. and develops our characters generally. And. as things are here ordered, even death is a bless­ ing. God will take care of His children in His own good time, and in His own way. There can be no doubt of it. In ttie lonjr evolution of ages, the spirit •ething GREENWOOD. EDITOR PLAINDEALER :--While WE aro willing to give Veunor all due credit tor his occasional hits in his weather prognostications, we are much inclined to think from the past, and the present indications, that he has let his machine run down and has been making the weather by guess for the past few weeks. A glimpse at a ray of sunlight, would be like a bottle of St. Jacobs Oil poured down from Heaven spat upon the heads of the blue and dependent farmers, who are endeavor­ ing to improve every available mo­ ment in gathering and securing their fail crops. We heard one of our far­ mers remark a few days since that he had already turned over his clover five times, find if he could only havo a chance to shake it up once more he would liaye the straw nearly clean and tiius save threshing. Mrs. W. D. Paine, from Exeter, Neb. is spending a few weeks visiting with friends and relatives here. Mrs. Paine is a daughter of Gad. Moses. A telegram to Mr. Burton Wright, announced the death,on the 9th inst., of Miss Adelia Grey, late ot Ashtabula* Ohio, where she has been employed as teacher of penmanship in the various departments of the Public Schools at that place. Miss Grey was well known to many of your readers at this place and also at Richmond, where, some three or four years since, she taught some two terms in'each of the public schools. She was a young lady of fine accomplishments and excelled in the profession she had chosen. Mr. Clinton Case has removed to W. D. Stewart's, having taken Mr. Stew­ art's farm to work. D. W. Soper and wife are now hpppy in their new home, which they have very neatly and pleasantly arranged. The temperance address delivered by Mr. Nickle on Sabbath evening at the Baptist Church, was well attended and listened to with much interest. Our public school opened on Monday of this week. W H Business is Booming AT J. R." WELLS & SON'S Furniture Bti; Rooms McHenry, - 41 • As Illinois Where can be found the largest stock of XXtXi. Dry Goods, Clothing, Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes, Groceries, Crockery, Hardware, Carpets, Oil Cloths, &c., to be found in Lake county, to which they invite the attention of the buying public. IN WINTER DRESS GOODS, Our stock is complete, and comprises the latest and most desirable patterns in the market , which the ladies should not fail to call and examine, Ladies and Childrcns Underwear in great variety, A full line of Rubber Boots, Overshoes, &c. Buck Goods in Gloves and Mitts, all sizes. The finest stock of Jewelry in town. Perfumer}, all kinds and of the best. Don't fail to look at our 5 aud 10 cent counters. In short we have a store full of seasonable Goods of all kinds, which we can and will sell as cheap as any other store in this section. Give us a fair trial and you will be convinced that we sell only goods of excellent quality, at one price to all, and rhat the very Dowe^t. discount of five per cent for Cash. WAUCONDA. •^SUBSCRIPTIONS for the TLAINDBALER will he received in Wauconda at F. B Harrison's Drug Store anil at the Post Office EDITOR PLAINDEALEK:--John Murr is raising his shop, and improving it generally. Wm. Marble has torn down his old shop and is moving other buildings upon the same site and intends to fit them into a new blacksmith shop. '•Cal" has charge of these improve­ ments, and by the way he has rented the building at the rear of Brewster A Johnson's store for an office and work­ shop. All wishing fancy jobs In join ering will know where to find him, Although we failed to get a railroad this fall, Wauconda is nevertheless growing, as is proven by the advent of a young business man in town last week. At present he is largely inter­ ested iu the milk indi.vtry, but he doubtless inherits a taste for butchery and will become a partner in the firm of Rose Benton & Sortie. Wilber Houghton, of Tow^tas been visiting old friends lately. He1^'turns this week. The first of the seasons Club Dances will take place next Friday evening Quite a sensation was created Sun­ day afternoon by the news that Peter Johnson's store had been entered the night before, and a qiiantity of revol vers and candy taken. Although not generally known it ban just come out that a similar tlie11 occurred a week or two ago. At the present writing the thief has not been discovered. - JACOB BONSLETT, Having opened new Furniture Room- ,in the store lately occupied by Mrs. Searles, opposite Perry & Martin's Store, are now prepared to ofler to the buying public the ' Finest Stook of Furniture Of all kinds, ever brought to McHenry County, which thev will set at the LOWEST LIVING PRICES. (Anything from a common Chair to the finest Parlor Set can be found at thifl store, and of .the best make andfinish to be found in the inaikct. Jobbing of all kinds promptly attended to at reasonable ratea' First-class work guaranteed, Wauconda, Nov, J. 8th, 1881 R. WELLS & SON. Remember the Old Reliable --PLACE TO-- BUY FURNITURE! IS AT Two Doors North of Perry & Mar­ tin's, where you will find all grades of Furniture at the' Lowest Prices. All mv goods are WARRANTED as represented. f^jTMobbing of all kinds promptly attended to. e> A large assortment of Caskets and Coffins. I also keep Shrouds and Trimmings of all descriptions. Keep none but first class Goads. My prices are within the reach of all. Particular attention will be paid in this Department. I invite all my old customers to give me a call. Thanking you for past favors, I remain, yours, JOHN B. BLA Say t If you want a first-class gilt-edged, A. No. 1, warranted Pen Knife, Jack Knife, or any other kind of a Knife to give to your Father, Mother, Brother, Sister, Son, Daughter, or any­ body else, or for your own use, just call at the Wauconda Drug Store and Book Haunt and we will show you just the thing. Also an extra fine new lot of Shears aud Razors. F. B. HARRISON, Wauconda, Ills* THE -'CANSEE" BUBBER CO'9 Back-Strap Arctics. Ttic most Convenient of all Arties. They go on easily and lit perfectly. The corpulent anit cMerlv will appreciate them. No troub­ le to buckie. Exclude wet and snow. Very neat. Undertaking. We have a large assortment of Burial Cases and Coffins always on land and made to order on short notice. Our goods are first-claw, and prices within the reach of all. We invite all our firiends'to give us a call, JACOB BONSLETT. McHenry, March 15th, 1881. HEAR YE! HEAR YE! GEORGE W. BESLEY Dnnist aid Ap Whose §tore can be found on the west side, has just received a full stock of Goods in nis line, to which he has added the best stock of Ever brought to McHenry county, among which can lie found the Bonner Library, Princess Library, Harrison & Smith Safety Lampj and a fine line of Bracket and Hand Lamps of every description, which will be sold at prices that dafy competition. Call aud see them before purchasing. Physicians Prescript ions Carefully Compounded. Give meaCaL; C. W. BESLEY. sicA enry, 111, Oct. 10th, 1881. Try on these before you buy an old fashioned pair, FOR BALE nr Colby Bros. McHenry. §®*Mrs. Campbell, wife of Alcx-in- der Campbell, founder of tlie Christian Clmrcli. of which President GurtieU] WHf» a member. is a striking looking la«Jy of jenrp. Iler h«ir i-e sis l>Wk And her eyes sis bright as in her youth, mill her inenfnl nctivity is remarkable. She read* und wrjt<»s often until past midnight, and is now rr.grigod upon a VOhinic of reri»iiiUcciices»of her husband of litp !f»ve brooded over the elements of inchoate worlds until tli!s beautiful one of ours arose from the oh a on, and a home was thenceforth pro­ vided for His children. For one, we accept. this home in sill humility, and thank tins good Father for the bene­ faction. When, in the fullness of time, another home .phall be needed, can we distrust th»> ability or the will of our Father to furnish it? We do not. We a<-cc|>t the toil, the trials, and even the clisistisi-nients incident to the life Mint now is without murmuring, and as a fitting preparation for the enjoy- tn<Mits of ttie one to come. 11. UPKKNWOUII, III., Nov. 5th, 1881. AGi:.vrs i agi:\ts i B. COUGH'S bran* new book, entitled SIMIGHTANDSH is the clianc" offered to vou. Its SIXWB a re drawn from tiiO IJI iglit and sluuly sales OT lift, Jjoitraysjd as only John B. Qough Can portray thom. Tills Rrar.d wor!:--rrnu for the first time published--Utile " booming " book for agents, and is outselling all oi'icrs ten ta one. The Jorty-ihiri riowin Its immense sale has been made entire'./ l>y ac: iva canvassers. NootlierbooV com­ pares vviih it ior qn.clc and profitable returns. We are Startinr more apents row tlttn ever before, and we be- ti' ve the "r's of tl i'i book will n a< h On* Hundred Thousand Copies in the ttc.vt feiv months. We want 1000 more agents at oi.ee, to supply this crand book to the thonsr.nils who arc waiitiia; lor it. Kenwib'jr the s;.!'; is ot.'y nr-o The book tis entirely iv '.v, and tnoit of i!te territory it tttr.o clear. ttorj is yt;tr ti'.:ti to n:ikc money, and at tlie tim» circuCte a //: 'r v.""/ '/ first-tfr.ss booh. Ex- riutv' try nndvcryP -*c\ dTerinspivn. Send for «rr »jr~jc:rvu'aM c <ntr.ir.--13 full particulars. At'drest A.G. NLi TUTONfcCO* 27 N.CtarJ(St lChic48^lM> BOOTS AND SHOES. "We have just received an immense Stock for the Fall and Winter trade, and can show you the finest line of " ese goods ever brought to cHenry County. Remem­ ber we buy and sell lor cash, buy our goods at bottom prices, can and will give you such great bargains that it will pay you to come from any part of the county to trade with us, no matter how great the distance We keep a full line of the Selz celebrated custom made goods constantly on hand; both fine and coarse, for men, women and childrens S TJ INcHenry NO WONDER J. W. Cristy, Is Selliug More W. H. DWIGHT, Woodstock, 111. CO TO E. Lawlus, Merchant Taili And gel a line Suit, as lie hne the finest und the lai-ROSt Stock of ClothinK «t <'hira^o Pri­ ces. He nUo kvepa Foreign »n«t Domestic Cloths, whio.h he will make In order At the lowest prices. K* LAWLUS. G. M. Qwen & Son Than any other house in Mc­ Henry county. He has a better article for less money. But not content with that he has opened the largest and tmest stock cf GLOVES and H1TTEZTS, Mens and Boys HATS and CAPS, In the greatest variety of styles probably ever seen under one roof in McHenry county. And the strangest and most pleasing part of toe story it> that these goods are being sold at LESS PRICES than before the late advance. The public are in­ vestigating the fact and find it pays them. -DEALERS IN- AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. Have in their Warehouse a full (tock of PLOWS, Of all the lies*, make and patterns, which they are stMllnp as low as a good article car be bought anywhere. PUMPS! PUMPS! Both Iron and Wood, all slsea and prices. A few good Top Buggies always on hand, and Cutters and Sleighs in their season, Call when in want of any of the above. E. M. OWEN & SON. MCHKKRY, NOV. 7th, 1581. TO DAItl And If you are intending to lay in a winter's supply of Feed, now is your time to buy Please make me an offer on one or more cars and I will meet it if possible. Orders and correspondence by mail will receive prompt atten­ tion. YOURS TRULY, J. H. BAGLEY, Wccfttcck, Illinois