The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-09-23
ELEVENTH DAY.

Convention met pursuant to adjournment
st "a. NJ.
Roll called; quorum present.
1t being a clustering, cold and rainy
morning, no chaplain appeared; probably
turned so cold there was no immediate
danger of HI, and their prayers were not
needed
On motion of Mr.. Mills, Mr.. Rentro was
excused five days on account of sickness in
his family.
RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. Davis of Brazos presented resolu-
ton that, on the death of the husband OF
wife, or both, the homestead shall descend
in like manner as other real property of the
deceased but it shall not be partitioned
among the heirs SO long as either the snr-
viving husband or wife desire to occupy the
same.
Mr.. Davis of BraZOs presented a resolu-
ton that salaries of State, county and mu
nicipal officers shall not be increased during
their term of Office; that the Legislature
may redice the salaries of any officers who
fail to perform their duty.
Mr.. Davis Of BrazOs presented q resolu.
ton that no corporation shall be created,
except upon condition that the said charter
shall, at all times, be subject to amendment
and repeal by the Legislature.
Mr.. Davis of Brazos presented resolu-
ton that the Legislature shall provide for
the establishment of State university and
that the university at Bryan shall be branch
thereof
Mr. Russell of Wood presented reso-
LUTON that the Legislature shall not pass
any general or special law whereby any
town or city shall be allowed to levy and
collect a special direct license tax exceeding
fifty dollars per annum from any persons
who are vendors of fresh meats. or special
direct license tax exceeding ten dollars pei
annum on persons who are or may be ven
doris of vegetables, frait, poultry, eggs,
milk or butter. " y7H a.f2 ff
Mr.. Mills presented a resolution that all
qualified electors shall be, qualified, jurors.
Mr. Wade presented resolution that the
amount Of envelopes and postage stamps to
delegates shall not exceed SIS.
MIR. Weaver proposed to amend by insert
ing S.. .'t-..
Mr.. Kilgore proposed to strike out S.
and insert 81.
Mr.. Mccormick, as burlesquc, proposed
twenty-five cents. The whole matter, RI
dlculous-as it was, was referred to the Com
contingent 4ApeHSeS-
Mr.. Robertson presented resolution that
the Legislature shall provide for thorough
and equal assessment OF; all the property in
the State, and for the condemnation and
sale of all lands in arrears for taxes; and
that the Legislature shall pass no special
law when a general law can be made apph.
cable; that all county officers shall hold
their offices for two years that all State and
county officers shall be elected ninety days
after the adjournment of this Convention.
Mr.. Norvell presented resolution, that
in all civil suits, the time between the
twenty-eighth day of January. 1861, and
the thirtieth day of March, 1870, shall not
be computed in the application of any stat
ute of limitations.
Mr.. Erhard presented resolution. that
in corporated towns, no one shall vote for
municipal officers unless he has $500 worth
of taxable property; that, three assessors
be elected or appointed, who shall annu
ally assess the property of all citizens il
said incorporated towns; corporations keep.
ing their roads in order, shall be exempt
from all road laws,
Mr.. Reagan presented resolution, that
| members of county courts shall not pass OIL
questions relating to their own salaries
| Mr.. Moore presented a resolution, thai
I no ohuCer Sualt dpPOiDC any one related n
him by consequently or affinity; and an,
such appointment heretofore made, shall
become vacant upon the acceptance of THU
Constitution; prorided, the incumben
thereof shall bold his office or appointment
until his successor shall qualify.
Mr.. Ferris presented resolution, tina
the Supreme Court shall consist of on,
Chief Justice and six Associate Justices
they shall have the power at any session
to separate and DIVIDE into two courts
each 10 consist Of the Chief Justice ane
three Associate Justices. Zach court shall
hsve the power to hear and decide all ap
Pellate cases, civil and criminal; thre,
members shall constitute q quorum. ans
the concurrence of three shall be necessar-
to every decision; in cases of difficult aiiu
! dication, or where there may be a conhic
of opinion, of which the court shall be IN
i Judge, or " hen the separate court canno
i make a decision, the court shall hear ant
decide upon the same as one united court
OF which four members shall constitute
quorum, and the concurrence Of four shal
De necessary TO decision
Mr.. Pouli presented resolution, that
beard Of assessment OF taxes be created.
Mr.. Russell of Harrison, presented res
olution, that the Indebtedness Of the Star
shall never exceed tWo and half per cent
Of its taxable property.