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

q or Thursday at 10 o'clock A. NJ, an6
400 copies ordered printed.
+ vas Mr.. Russell of Harrison, and MOI
Mr.. Russell of Wood, who stated that h,
would make minority report on Legisla
tive Department.
Mr.. johnson of Collin presented resolu.
tom that the Committee ON Judiciary be in-
s,TGcted 90 report = clause in the Cons;itu.
ton giving just 5 of the peace jurisdiction
IN civil cases IT. the amount OF $500, aud
OYER petty cases under the grade of felony.
Also, clause TO simplify aud reduce the
expense of public schools in cnunties.
NJ. Fiournoy presented a resolution pro.
vlding that freights and passage be equal
! asd uniform on all railroads; but for long
the Legislature shall pass such laws as will
carry out these provisions.
Mr.. Whitfield presented a resolution thai
judges of the Supreme and district courts
shall be elected by the people; the State tc
be divided into five districts, each dIstric,
to elect one Supreme judge and five district
Judges.
Mr.. Holmes presented a resolution that
murder, manslaughter and other felonle.
may be cause of action for damages by
civil suit.
Mr.. Ramey presented a resolution that
each county shall be divided into justices
! districts, and the justices to have such in.
ris llction as the Legislature may prescribe
Mr.. Waeldcr presented a resolution to
render available the public domain, by To-
cation, TO actual settlers.
Mr.. Brown presented a resolution that
any Supreme, district, county OF CITY Judge,
mayor or recorder, " no shall sit on any case
while in q state of intoxication, shall be in.
eligible to try said case; and is shall be ar
offeDse in any officer in the State. who shall
sit in judgment in any case while intoxt
Gated; and that no juror shall be allowed L
appear in court in state of intoxication
| Intoxicating liquors shall not be sold during
an election; habitual intoxication shall bt
sufficient grounds for removal of any officer
Mr.. Murphy presented resolution tha
the Legislature shall provide for the organi
cation, armlng, and disciplining the militi
of the State; and that no minister of the Cos
pei shall be required to do military duty
The Governor may call out the militia il
case of rebellion, invasion or raids on tn
| frontier.
Messrs. West and SAMSON submitted reso
buttons without reading, consequently Their
was no chance to know what theywere.
Mr.. Weaver presented o resolution tina
| the justices of the State are humbugs, anC
whatever their PEACE may be in English his
tory, they are incapable of giving man anC
| wife in the holy bonds of matrimony
Ruled out of order. q ..lf..
Mr.. Mccormick presented a resolution
that all patents granted on forged certifi
Gates are null and void; also, that the Leg
islature shall prohibit the intermarrage O
the white and black races. es
Mr.. johnson of Collin was added to tn,
Committee on Revenue and Taxation.
Mr.. Murphy was added to the COMMITTEE,
on Grimes and Punishments. BIZ ea'
Mr.. Ross was added to Committee OF
Revenue and Taxation. ea
Mr.. West was added to Committee OF
Land and Land Office.
Mr.. Davis of Brazos was added to tn,
Committee ON Education. ga ga -
Mr.. Flournoy was added to the Commit
| tee on Railroad Corporations. ~ -Gar
Convention adjourned. 4 fe