The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-01-21
LEoIsLArIvE PRoOEED1NGs.
Senate.
WrDNEaDAy Iantfarv II


WEDNESDAY, January 10, 1875.
4 After the usual ceremonies the Senate
commenced business.
1 The President announced that the com
mittees would remain the same as last ses-
sion, with the exception Of that on. engross-
ment. 8 ft4 &LLsAss
Leave of absence granted Senator Erath.
The election Of officers was postponed
one day.
] Senator Joseph introduced a bill to
authorize Galveston county to issue bonds
for the purchase of the Supreme Court Ii
brary. Passed under suspension of the
rules.
The following joint resolution was in
WHEREAS, 1t is the right and duty of the
States, on appropriate occasions, to give
expression 10 their sentiments on All ques-
tons seriously affecting the integrity OF the
Union and the general government; there
fore, Su a
Be &c reSOlUe1 6y the legislature Of the State
i Of Teas That we recognize in the late, in
reference sfthe Federal government in the
domestic affairs of Louisiana, and its de-
struction of the State government legally
established by the people of that common
wealth, manifest intention on the part
of the present Federal administration to de-
stroy the republican form of government
in the State. .ssrsasf sos gsssssas 8Ee
Sec. 2. That Texas entertains profound
appreciation Of the spirited indignation ex-
pressed by the advocates Of freedom and
constitutional governments throughout the
nation, irrespective of political parties, at
the outrage lately perpetrated in Louisiana
! by the present Federal administration upon
the dignity of the Union and the honor and
rights of the States, and joins in the ma
tiOnal protest against the pFostitu-
ton of the United States army to the llle-
gal purpose of making war upon any State
1 in the Union. Az ~
Sec. 3. That to our sister State, in this
her hour of oppression and wrongful Attic
ton, We extend the deepest sympathy and
our firm assurance that the American peO-
pie will crown the present usurpers of the
powers Of the Federal government with the
just odium merited by the insult offered
and the danger threatened to the entire
nation.
The further consideration of the resolu-
tion was postponed to the next day.
Senator Ireland introduced bill to pro
vide for public printing being done by the
inmates OF the State institutions, and to
make purchase of material for such pur-
poses. Referred.
Senator Moore introduced bill for pay
ing justices of peace for services done in
1874. Referred. E59 3E&9A 9tslsS
A bill was introduced by Senator Baker
to incorporate the Houston and West Texas
Railway.
Senator Culberson introduced joint res
olution to provide for the calling of con-
stitutional conventions said convention to
be composed OF 120 mem crs each. Senate
rial District to elect three delegates, and
FIVE to be chosen from each Congressional
District. Election to be on the first Tues
day 10 April, and the convention to meet
on the first Monday in May. Referred to
Committee on Judiciary - SOS
Senator Ellis moved to adjourn on the
fifteenth Of February. Laid over.
Senator Moore introduced q bill to au-
thorize Lamar county to issue bonds. Re
ferred to Finance Committee.
Senator CulbersOn's resolution to ascer
tain DEFICIENCIES due district attorneys passed
The President announced that the several
portions of the Governors message are re
ferred to proper committees.
In response to inquiry of the President il
was stated on the part of the Committee on
Printing that the Board on Public Printing,
composed Of the Governor, Secretary OF
State, and Attorney. General, had arranged
\ with ]. d. Elliott to DO the contingent
printing.
1. A bill to incorpolale Lamar University
was read and referred 70 Committee on Sd.
ucation.
A motion TO print 5000 copies more-oi
the Governors message was presented.
Senator Friend wanted e. know in What
lanruaqe. Some humorous illusions ere
made by Senator llison about having them
printed ia Dutch. Bohemian. English OF
nigrer, but he wanted cnouth n English.
The motion was put and lost By to II
votes.
Il A memosial Of sheriiTs was presented and
referred to Judiciary Committee.
Senator billiard moved-that each member
subscribe for twelve copies Of papers con
taining the proceedings 81 the Legislature
This was amended TO fifteen copies anc
passed.
Senate adjourned. isat VIZ a.
THURsDAy,. January IL 1879.
senate opened with usual ceremonies
when the President announced the specia
arder of Yesterday would be the election o
engrossing clerk. Charles Maillott, o
Travis, Was elected on first ballot. sE
A petition Of Williamson county citizeni
was referred.
Senator Ireland presented petition of j
y, Gray, in relation TO the. county seat o.
Montgomery county, which was referred.
Senator Dwyer presented petition from
Atascosa county, aslSine that the State IA,
Tor 1915 Be donated TO the county TO build
) jail and court house, which was referred.
Senator Westiai presented petition o
, the hsirs 81 5. n, Price esking rolief Re
foFred.
Senator Camp introduced biuto create
criminal district composed Of Anderson
! Van Zandt Counties Referred.
Senator Shepard offered a supplements
bill 70 an act Of April so, 1878, establishin.
public schools. Referred 70 the Committe
On Education.
Senator Ellis introduced joint resolu
ton authorizing the international Rsilroal
Company 20 introduce sui in the Distric
Court Of Travis county against the stat
Tor tho purpose Of determining the const
tutIenality q the charter Of said company
end tho validity Of its claim against III
ciete Tor bonds. Read iirt time and re
TERED . Judiciary Committee.
2 cenator Lcdbeefcr introduced q bin ap
4 propnsting $40, GOO for contingent ex
penssa g ne SECOND session Of the -Four
+ tctnt1 LoGIslaturc Under suenenrion o
rales p4lsEd lro1 final resainr-
"A message was received frorl tho Hons.
announcing the p44ssgc 81 HOUSE. BIC
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f Eiafln aud Eiel1hl6 GA = - .,-sss, =,
proved April 10. lol1
{ 6taator Ireland offered q bin lo in,,-,.
g rate tie 0ra1ssapt Gotten -.
!. Company. Referred
senator 1zrea pa. ~. 8 I., s.
/. en- act l1 4En1ll el -
q ArlII %. 1874 Referred
2.aal0g Neslian introduced biN u 81