The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1874-01-15

Allison, r. ID. Friend. W. r.
Ball, Al. Hobby. Edwin
Baker, W. r. ireland. John
Bradshaw. AMI .Ledbetter, II.
Bradley, L. d. Morris. Joseph
Camp, J. L. Moore, W Z.
Culbertson, ID. g. Parker. {. A.
Davenport, J. II. Stirmam. w T.
billiard, J. L. Swift, " II.
DwyeT, Joe T. Trnlinger W. IT.
Ellis. Olinthus Westfail w. II
Enth, Geo. b. Wood. W. D.
The Senate then proceeded Ia organize
by the election of officers, the secretary pre-
siding, who announced the election OF
President pre- ten. as being in order; where
upon Senator Hobby nominated Senator
/ Ireland, who was unanimously elected
Senator Davenport moved 10 appoint a
committee of three 10 wait upon the Presi-
dent pre- ten. elect, inform him OF his elec-
ton, and conduct him 10 the chair Car
ried.
The secretary appointed Senators Daven-
port, Ellis and Baker said committee.
/ Upon taking the chair the President pre-
ten called on the Rev. o. Fisher to open
with prayer, after which the President pre-
ten addressed the Senate as follows:
'SeRators-W We meet under peculiar clrcum-
stances. For ten long years We disarmed
! people have been struggling TO establish
government of our choice We have yield
\ ed everything except honor FOR the sake of
! peace, and to-day, though we have been
chosen as representatives of the people, by
Il majority Of near fifty thousand, we find
ourselves menaced and embarrassed in the
discharge OF our duties. Yet | seek not 10
arouse your passions. The occasion is one
| that calls for the exercise of cool, calm,
deliberate judgment. Let us consider we'll
our duty to the country and so shape our
conduct that we will command the approval
/ of the Norld
III we act from passion, we do wrong;
therefore urge you to moderation. If an
archy and confusion comes, let the respon-
sibility rest where it belongs; take no rash
or false step. When you determine upon a
! line of conduct carry 1t out with prompt
ness but with firmness and dignity.
''As a senator my highest aspirations and
wish is that we may be able to give to the
! people of Texas government that will
restore quiet TO her people, and / trust in
God that our conduct may be such, that the
whole people may exclaim, well done thou
good and faithful servants. Senators, am
aware of my own intirmiti's and wish to re
mind you that no presiding officer can con-
duct your deliberations properly without
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distinguished honor you have done me, in
selecting me your presiding officer. ] now
declare the Senate of the Fourteenth Legs
lature ready to proceed to business"
The President pro ten. then announced
that the first business before the Senate was
the election of officers.
Senator Swift nominated j. F. Beall, of
Pamela, for secretary.
Senator billiard moved that the President
pro te'n. appoint three tellers to conduct said !
election. Carried.
Senators Wood, Hobby and Trolinger
were appointed said committee. The Sen /
ate then proceeded to vote, and the follow |
ing was the result: J. F. Beall % votes, who |
was declared duly. elected.
Nominations being in order for first as
sistant secretary, Senator Wood nominated
John w. Lane, of Dallas, who received %
votes and was declared duly elected.
Senator Westfall nominated Nat Q. Hen
derson, of Travis, for second assistant sec
rotary, who received % votes, and was de-
cared Gully elected.
Senator Ellis nominated E. L. Shropshire. |
of Fayette county, for sergeant-at-arms. |
He having received twenty-three votes, was
declared duly elected.
Senator Morris nominated Will B. Davis,
of Wood, for engrossing clerk, and he, Sc
curing twenty-three votes, was declared
duly elected.
Senator Ball nominated w. NJ. Claclx, of
johnson, for enrolling clerk. lie received
twenty-five votes, and was declared duly
elected.
Senator Wood nominated J. p. Farrell,
of -, for doorkeeper; and he having
received twenty-three votes, was declared
duly elected
Senator billiard offered the following res
olution, which was adopted:
Res0l0ed, That the rules adopted and en-
forced by the Senate of the Thirteenth Leg
islature of the State of Texas be adopted
and enforced as the rules of procedure for
this body, until otherwise provided.
Senator Swift moved that the Senate 90
into the election of a chaplain. Adopted
Senator Wood nominated George w. Bar
ber
Senator Ball nominated Rev o. Fisher.
Senator Swift nominated Rev. r. H.
Taliafero.
The Senate proceeded to ballot, and the
following was the result: Fisher 4, Talia-
Zero 10, Barber 6. Rev. Mr.. Taliafero hav-
ing received a majority of all the votes cast,
was declared duly elected
Senator billiard offered the following res
olution:
Resolced, That the President of the SEN
ate is hereby authorized to appoint such
number of pages as he may see fit, not ex-
ceeding four, and such number Of porters
as he may see fit, not exceeding three,
whenever he may think them necessary.
Adopted.
Senator Culbertson offered the following
resolutions
Resolced, That a committee Of three, on
the part of the Senate, TO act with like
committee on the part of the House, be APP
pointed to wait upon his Excelency APP
Governor, and notify him of the organiza-
ton of the Fourteenth Legislature
Adopted, and the following committee
were appointed: Senators Culbertson, Brad
ley and Ersth.
Senator Wood offered the following reso-
luton:
Resolce7, That committee Of three be
appointed by the President on the part OF ,
the Senate, to inform the House that the
Senate is organized and ready to proceed to
business. Adopted.
Senators Wood, Ledbetter ant Bradshaw
were appointed said committee. h
Senator Hobby offered the following res
olution:
Resolced, that the secretary Of the Sen
ate prepare, at once, tickets corresponding
with the numbers upon the desks, and that
Senators thereupon proceed to draw for tho !
same. Adopted
The following Senators elect being alb q
sent, the secretary was instructed to draw /
seats for them, to-wit: Senators Flanagan /
and Randle. Senator Flanagan drew seat
No. / and Senator Randle, No. IS.
Senator Hobby offered the following res
olution Ii
Res9iood, That under the direction Of the
president suitable seats be prepared within I
the bar OF the Senate, to be assigned to {
for the press. Adopted.
The sergeant-at-arInsa announced commit
tee from the House. The committee an !
nounced TO the Senate that the House was /
and ready to proceed to business. !
Senator Ball moved to adjourn until 10
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