The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-04
NO. SO

tyi;" favorably on petition OF National
Board Of Trade Of the city Of Chicago; =
fayorably on Senate bill ito supplement
the act to organiEecourts Of justices Of the
peace and county courts :" favorably on
Senate bill ''to authorize the County Court
OF San Saba to issue bonds {.
Senator Baker reported favorably on the
petition of "N. j. Long, exzsherif of Bell
county, and submitted a bill to that effect.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Senator Shepard introduced bin to in
corporate the BraZos Valley Narrow Gauee
Railroad Company, and to grant lands to
the same. Referred,
Senator Wood introduced a bill to ex-
tend the time for the construction of works
Of internal improvements. Referred.
Senator Wood introduced bin TO amend
the second sectisn OF an act to incorporate
the Texss Timber and Prairie Railroad
Company. Referred.
? Senator Joseph introduced a bin supple.
mental to the act to Incorporate the Paris,
Greenyille and Cleburne Railroad Company.
Senator Bradley introduced bill ftc
amend sections two and eleven OF, An hct
to incorporate the Beaumont, Corsicana and
Fort Worth Railway Company
RESOLUTIONS.
Senator Dillard introduced a, resolution
"that the Committee on JQdiciar8 be in
structed to Inquire il any, Of the wharf
companies along our coast have collected
more wharfage than is allowed by law; and
TO inquire if any Legislation Is necessary 70
protect the agricultural interest from IN
just exactions Of this character"
BILLS PASSED.
Senate bill ''to attach portion of Trim
ity county to Polk county;H Senate bill Ito
authorize San Saba county to issue bonds y
House bill ito incorporate the Galveston
Cotton Exchange"
MISCELLANEOUS.
Senator Ellis gave notice that he would
move a reconsideration of the vote by
which the Senate on yesterday passed SEN
ate bill Ito prescribe compensation of the
financial agent of the State.
House bill "to erect monument 10 the
memory OF Sam Houston, was, after con-
siderable debate, referred to the Finance
Committee.
Senator Shepard opposed reference OF
the bill: He, in his eloquent style, paid a
glowing tribute to the memory of the
"Hero of San Jacinto, " and thought it was
but simple matter of justice torear a lofty
monument to one who was so distinguished
a soldier, patriot, and statesman; and one
whose memory would be cherished in the
heart of every Texan, and every lover of
liberty.
Senators Wood and billiard also spoke
in eulogistic terms of the 'Father Of
Texas, - and said they loved the name of
Houston, for his many great deeds and ex-
alted patriotism but they were afraid that
the State could not, in her present crippled
financial condion, appropriate the &12, 900
asked for but hoped the day would come
when finer, loftier and grander monument
would be erected to his memory than
$120, 90 could erect.
The Senate adjourned until 10 A. NJ. to-
morrow.
FRIDAY, February 96, 1875.
The Senate opened its session with the
usual ceremonies.
Prayer by Rev. Mr.. Phillips, Of Austin.
PETITIoNs
Senator Ball presented petition from
]. II. Sbortridge and Sallie Shortridge, OF
Erath county, asking relief for services rem.
dered as school teachers. Referred.
Senator Ball presented communication
from Major Jones, commanding frontier
battalion, referring to Indian raids on the
ing battalion at an early day. Referred.
Senator Stirman presented petition from
citizens of Henderson county, asking the
creation Of q new county.
citizens OF Gonzales and GuHoaIupe coun-
ties, asking the creation of new county.
Referred.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES.
Senator Wood, from Committee on Inter
nal Improvements, reported fsvorably on
Senate bill "to amend second section of
IAN act to incorporate the Texas Timber and
Prairie Railroad Company" favorably on
Senate bill ''to incorporate the Corpus
Christi and Rio Grande Railroad Company;'
favorably on the bill to amend the several
acts in rleation TO the, incorporation
of the Texas and Mexican Pacific Railroad
Company favorably on Senate bill ''to
amend section two of 'an act to incorpo-
ratio the Beaumont, Corsicana and Fort
Worth Railroad Company;'p fayorably on
Senate bill "to amend 'an act to incorpo-
rate the Paris, Greenville and Cleburne
Railroad Company" fayorably on Senate
bill 'ito incorporate the Austin, Mineral
and Western Railroad Company with
amendments; favorably on Senate bill ito
extend time to works Of internal improve
ment," with amendments.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
Senator Dwyer introduced bill ''to au-
thorIze the County Court of Bexar county
to levy taxes" Referred.
Senator Wood introduced bill ''to
amend the first section Of AN act.to encour-
age the construction Of railroads. Re.
ferred.
Senator Baker introduced bill "to make
appropriations for the support Of the State
government for the fiscal year, beginning
September I, 1875, and ending August 81,
1876" Read and 100 copies ordered
printed.
Senator Wood introduced bill ITO regu-
late assessments in certain cases." Re
ferred.
Senator Shepard introduced a bill "to
incorporate the Brazos Narrow Gauge Rail-
way Company" Read FIRST time.
Senator Baker introduced bill "to as
certain the deficiencies Of the several de-
partments.o of the State, and TO make an ap-
preparation for the same Read, and 100
copies ordered printed.
Senator Allison introduced joint resolu-
ton to grant the use Of the Capitol for
the meeting Of the Mexican war veterans on
the eighth day Of Nay, 1875.
4AN-AA2s
eSnate biii - " ~ E,-slate- che keeping and
bearing Of deadly weapons In the cities
and towns Of this State;p Senate bill "to
amend the second section Of an act 70 In
corporate the Texas Timber and Prairie
Railroad Company"
The House amendments TO Senate bin
'sto amend the act Incorporating the Dal-
las and Wichita Railroad Company, were
concurred in.
Senate bill "tolegalize the acts Of r. W.
Walton, j. G. Bartlett and j. G. Baird a
notaries Of Navarro county.
House amendments TO Senate bill ''to en-
courage the construction Of canal from Of
near Marble Falls 70 the city Of Austin,
were concurrcd In.
Senate bill 70 amend the several acts II
relation 70 the incorporation OF the Texai
and Mexican Pacific Railway"
Senate bin sstc improve the navigation oi
Oyster Geek, Bernard and Caney."
Senate bill " 70 amend a. act 20 establish
and maintain system Of public fres