The Russellville Democrat., 1880-02-19
FRANKLIN COUNTY.

OH iaSt lHuTSuay, bue cAuiiiinh- tion of Burcham and Valentine, charged with the murder of Sadler, was resumed and continued until Monday evening last, when it was suspended until today (Tuesday) on account of the sickness of Valentine. The examination has already occu pied five or six days and only nine witnesses examined. At this rate it will take two or three weeks to get through with the remainder, thirty.
 The Supreme Court has consen- ted to examine the reasons upon which the new tral of Edmunds, the alleged murderer of Mrs. Allbrook and child, was asked. Should the court decide to refuse new trial be- fore the 27th inst, Edmunds will be executed on that day.
 John Hall, a mulatto, was drown ed in the Arkansas river at thls place on last Friday night. He and anoth- CT man were crossing the river in a skiff. He was drunk, and fell out of the skiff into the river to rise no more alive. Saturday morning the body was found stiff and stark, and on Sunday morning it was buried. Dr. A. w. Carter, coroner, summon ed jury and held an inquest over the dead body before it's intcrment, and the verdict was, "Accidental death by drowning" The negro who was in the skif when Hall tum- bled into the river, was arrested and upon examination it was that he did not in any way cause the death of Hail. The deceased sacrificed him self upon the altar of whiskey. Hall, we have learned, is lately from Fort Smith..-0zark Democrat.
 CONWAY COUNTY
 Last Thursday while driving home, the horse hitched to the car riage occupied by Mrs. Cotton and Miss Green, fsil. throwing the ladies out of the carriage injuring Mrs. Cotton seriously. The buggy was demolished.
 Gov Miller on Saturday last com missloned Mir. Frank J. Wills to fill the vacancy occasioned by the death of Hon. w. H. Conlee. He will hold office until 8 successor is elected at the special election to be neld Mar. 6.
 Mir. D. O. Bell has purchased from Mir. H. V. Crozier of this place, the printing outfit of the Beebe Watch man and is to start paper at Clin- ton.-State.
 YELL COUNTY
 It is a shame, Bro. Mcclure, for town of as much importance as Oar danelle to have no better road to the depot. For the honor of your town try and get your business men to do better.-Arkansian.
 CRAWFORD COUNTY.
 The Press. of Van Buren, says they had the first snow of the season at that place on Friday, the 18th ir st.
 Van Buren has a fine fouring mill, a steam lr-factcry, tobacco factory steam saw-mill and plan ing machinery, broom factory, and now wants a cotton mill.
 INDEPENDENcF COUNTY
 Batesville had small sized blaze on the 9th just. A blacksmith shop and contents were speedily reduced to ashes.
 In late issue of the GusI d we made mention of the old C'F .ynn mine, now known as the o Fl nn- Case mine, which is creating consid- erable excitement in this part of the country and becoming the chief top ic of the day. The mine lies some six miles northeast of Batesville, and every day news come to town of richer and richer discoveries. The shaft is now sunk to the depth of 110 feet, and the miners are working on vein of gold ore 13 feet wide, which is rich and abundant.
 The owners, Messrs O'Fly m and Case, are now confident of rich har. vest, and are sparing neither money nor labor Tn putting all the necessary improvements on the mine. The ore thus far taken out is paying hand 'somely, and the further they seem to go down, the brighter the prospects.
 The ore has been assayed by ex- perienced men, and proves to be very rich, and everything looks brigh- and prosperous for the parties ihtert ested and the country for miles around, and we predict that at no distant day, the mountainous hills that surround Batesville, will be one grand display ot mining camps, and the sound of the miners picks and shovels will be constantly heard in search of the hidden treasures. All that is now needed are plenty of good miners and some capitalists to put the machinery in motion. and all will be well.--Batesville Guard.
 MARRIED.