The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1874-01-21
Yesterdays Proceedings In the
Texas Legislature.
Peace Reigns at the Capitol
Vote of Thanks.
Introduction OF q Large Num-
Der of Bills--The Liquor
Question.
AUSTIN, January 2O.-In the House,

AUSTIN, January 2O.-ln the House,
Mr. Simpson introduced II joint resolu-
ton authorizing the appointment of
board Of revision to revise and digest
the laws Of the State.
A resolution of thanks was voted TO
Captain George Himpleton and the
Travis Rifles for their GOODNESS, cour-
age and patriotism during the late
troubles ut the capital, and also to the
citizens, the scandinavian Club and
to Mayor Wheeler.
A Joint resolution was ado pied sus'
pending the power vested in the Mayor
and Aldermen of the city of lious ton
by an act of August, 1870, to issue
bonds and contract debts against the
city.
A bill was introduced to carry into
effect the thirteenth section OF an ar
ticle respecting minors.
Mr.. Stuart offered the following,
when was adopted:
Whereas, As peace prevails, the cap
itol is no longer place of arms;
Resolved, That the Sergeant at-arms
cause the the artillery which stands in
front of the capitol to be removed to
some safe place, where it may sleep
the sleep that knows no waking.
On motion of Mr.. Cochran, it was so
amended that the Adjutant General
was requested to make the removal.
A bill was introduced TO amend an
act to establish penal code; also, one
appropriating S25 600 for fees in crlml-
nal cases in District Courts for 1873; also
recurring SheriftS to make titles to land
sold for taxes; authorizing Clerks OF
District courts and Justices of the
Peace to issue bills of punishment in
certain cases.
A number of bills of local character
were introduced among them several
liquor bills.
Mr.. Rainey advocated the passage of
general law on this subject. Ihree
hundred bills of this character, he SAD,
came up ut the last session. lie hoped,
it would Ee disposed of by general
law.
Adjourned until 10 o'clock to-mor-
row.
am indebted to General j. b. Rob
inson for the following additional re-
turns:
Darden 1885, Thomas A, $50; Groos
9o,535: Keuchler 46 OH Hollingsworth
92,3Ol; Norton $3.50, For amend
ments l,7O6; against 3O,277 Coke
9,645: Hubbard 1915; Davis 4,O5l lay
lor 3,l3S.
In the Senate bill was passed regu-
lating the pay and mileage Of menu
bers.
A resolution was introduced by SEN
ator Bradshaw requiring the commit
tee on the Public Debt to report the
present debt of the State, ana what az
ldloren taxes are necessary to deiray
the legitimate expenses of the State
government, and to create sinking
fund to pay said debt. Referred.
Senator Parker introduced resolu-
ton resembling the resolution author
ling the Secretary of the Senate 10
subscribe for twenty-five papers for
each member. Referred to the COM
mittee on Printing.
Senator Baker moved that the Joint
resolution regarding the suspension OF
the powers of the Mayor and other
officers be taken from the table, when
was done; and the resolution passed 10
its final reading.
Senator Camp introduced bill reg
ulatiug the sale of homesteads.
Senator Culhelson introduced bill
authorizing District Judges to inquire
into the Sutliciency OF the oonuS Vi
Justices of the Peace.
Senator Wood introduced JOINT
resolution returning thanks to ifesl-
dent Grant for upholding the rights OF
local self-government. :,
On motion, the rules were suspended
and the resolution passed to It's maj
reading.
Senator Bradley, from the commit
tee OH Privileges and Elections, re-
ported, recommending that as they
considered Mr.. Davidson's seat vacated
by resignation, the Governor issue
proclamation ordering an election TO
ill the vacancy. Report adopted. -,
Senator billiard introduced Il bill
regulating the proceedings OF the Su-
preme Court in matters OF PROBATE.
A message was received from the
Governor announcing the vote OH tiie
constitutional amendments, to-wit:
For 81 ,7O6; against 3O,277. The mes
sage was referred.
Senator billiard moved that stand
ing committee Of five be appointed, ~ ~
investigate the condition of the lunatic
asylum. Adopted. Senators Dlllaru,
Swift, Allison, Westtnll and Dwyer
were appointed as such committee
Senate adjourned until 3P. NJ
sENATE-EvENING SESSION.
A bill was passed making an appro-
priation for contingent expenses.
The committee on newspapers re-
ported in favor of providing Senators
one copy for each county i'll ms senate II, y
rial district, ofany paper publishing tlle
proceedings of each house, at tne ra'e
of subscription. Report adopted.
The committe reported on consti te
tional amendments in favor OF ratlil-
cation.
NEW ORLEANS, January 2o.-Mls'
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