The Van Buren press., 1874-11-24
SENATE.
THURSDAY, Nov. /

THURSDAY, Nov, 10.
The senate was called to order by the
chairman. Prayer by Rev. Geo. A. Dan
nelly.
Senator Turner presented a memorial
from Maj. Ph Lee Anthony, which was
read
Senator Williams Of Phillips, asked if
the senator who offered that memorial
was member Of the late constitutional
convention.
Senator Turner answered no.
Senator Williams then went on to say
that he was here alone, the only African
in the senate, but he didn't propose to
see their rights thrown aside, as they had
| been promised in the constitution certain
things, ami he hoped the people would
not 90 back on it. lie moved the memo
rial be rejected
Senator Turner said the senator need
not fear our going back on their rights.
but as he stated when offering the same,
that there were some good things in it,
aud some things that were not good, and
things they could not do, but there was
ui SoihhIitl'S ioi w. ohN
thought it should be referred.
Senator Williams then withdrew his
motion, and said at the time he made the
talk his African blood was raised at the
thought Of their losing their rights.
Senator Tobey moved to refer to the
committee on agriculture. Agreed to
The following, from Senator Tobey,
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tee on federal relations:
Whereas, 1t has long been currently
reported and almost universally believed
that Senator Dorsey procured his election
to the United States senate by corrupt
appliances and bribery; therefore be it
Resolved by the senate, the house con
curing, That a joint committee of three
on the part Of the senate and OH the
part of the house of representatives. be
raised for the purpose Of invest eating
the matter and ascertaining by what
means and by what appliances Mr.. Dor
sev, stranger unknown to the people OF
Arkansas, secured his election to the
high and responsible Office of United
States senator; be it further
Resolved, That said committee be full.
" authorized to send for persons and pa.
pers, and compel the attendance Of wit.
nesses.
Senator Turner, chairman Of the ju.
dietary committee, reported back senate
bill No II, on gambling, and recon
mended its rejection, and moved tho
adoption Of the report.
Senator Loughborough moved to table
Agreed to.
Senator Hicks, chairman Of the specia
committee on resolution of thanks te
Elisha Baxter, reported back recon
mendng the following as a substitute:
Whereas, Elisha Baxter, late governor
of Arkansas, did. on the twelfth day o.
November, 1874, turn over the executive
office to his legally elected successor, A
II. Garland, under the provisions Of thu
schedule of the late constitution adopted
by the people on the thirteenth day O
October, 1874; and
Whereas, The people Of the state o.
Arkansas owe debt Of gratitude tC
Elisha Baxter for the fearless and manly
stand he took against the corruption ane
fraud that has prevailed for the pas
eight years and
Whereas, His untiring exertions ia be
balf of the rights of the people, have re
suited in the adoption of a new constitu
ton, and the election hereunder of Ollie
ers chosen by the people; and
Whereas. He rctires to the walks o
private life amid the encomiums ant
plaudits of grateful people; therefore
be IL
Resolved. BY the general assembly o
the state Of Arkansas, That the heartfelt
thanks Of this general assembly, in he
half Of the people Of the entire state. b'
rendered to xGov. Baxter, for the grea
and mcritorious services he has rendered
to the people and state.
Resolved, That our very best wishc
follow him in his retirement from publ,
life and may he find more cnjoymen
than can be found in any official position
On motion of Senator Pindall, the sub
sttute was received, read second tim