The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-04

$4,000 was too much. The cases were those
concerning the Lunatic Asylum frauds IN
which Major Walton and Gen. Shelley were
employed as counsel. He hoped It would
pass, and vcBtured the assertion that VIM.
N. Walton had done more legal service for
the State Of Texas free Of charge than any
ether lawyer in it.
Dir. Brown took position in favor Of the
appropriation named
Ar. Tnplett moved to make the appro-
priation $500.
Mr.. Smith, Of Grimes, moved to make
II $1,000. Lost
Dir. Harrison said he was no lawyer, but
a farmer, and Il would take q farmer ten
years to make $4,000. He would ike to De
enlightened.
Mr.. Cards said to become a good lawyer
took & lifetime; 10 become farmer Only
a few years.
Mr.. Kemble opposed the appropriation;
said tha salary OF the Attorney General was
only $4,000 Tor one year; that Major Walton
had once filed the same position with
very great ability for the same amount OF
T1oney.
Dir. Storey thought the Attorney Gener-
ais salary bad nothing to do with It.. If a
Young lawyer would take the position of
Attorney General for $4,000, it was no evil
UEuCc tnAb lEG 1CANAICh VI TUG llDot ELAtuEnE
advocate in the State is worth less, even for
short time, than $4,000. It was not more
than should be paid for the character Of
the counsel employed.
Mr.. Smith again referred TO the large ap-
preparation, claiming that it was too much,
but at the same time paying high tribute
70 the talents and abilities OF Major Walton
and Gen. Shelley.
Fifteen hundred dollars was agreed upon
as the appropriation, and adopted By the
House, and under suspension Of the rules
the bill was passed.
Mr.. Simpson asked reconsideration of
the vote upon the insurance bill. Molten
prevailed and bill re-referred.
Mr.. Epperson was asked to report Cen
eral Bragg's railway bill, with amendments
Of the Senate. l. was taken up. This bill
is the Santa Fe railway bill, changed as
regards route, so as to make the road more
direct in its bearings, missing the I. wn of
Columbia, and running on a direct line TO
Brennan, and thence to Bolton, and indefi-
nitely northwest toward Santa Fe.
Mr.. Saddler proposed an amendment that
the road touch at the towns of Gatesyille,
Hamilton and Comanche.
Mr.. Stephens asked that the amendment
Of Mr.. Sadler be added to the bill, and
made strong appeal in favor Of it.
Mr.. Bryan said he regretted to appear
upon the floor TO discuss local measures
The parties who had subscribed to the
stock Of tho Santa Fe railroad lived in
Galveston. He partly Represented that
city. lie also represented Brazoria,
where all his interests lay, where
he was reared, and whose people
he. loved. The subscribers to the
road proposed to build il if its line
Il rhr III 10 4 Il
therefore, II this bill passes, leave Brazoria,
but yet, in view of the general results, he
was ready to see his friends forego the BEN
efits they had expected.
Mr.. Sadler said that the effort to leave
out the Leon country, was, as he conceived,
20 place the people Of his section in the
power Of the company, to subject them to
subsidies, if possible, in the future, and
he did not intend TO submit to any such i'm
position.
Mr. Bryan explained that changing the
route Of the road from Galveston to the line
Of the San Antonio road would, alone,
shorten It twenty-five miles.
Mr.. Epperson said that the defeat Of
the Senate amendments would virtually
defeat the building of the read. Char
tiers do not build railways it takes money
to build them, and people will not put money
Of economy and success.
Mr.. Bryan said that the subscriptions to
this enterprise have been made upon the
condition that the route be shortened and
the money win not be invested unless it is
done
Mr. Stephens made a vigorous speech in
favor of rights being granted to his section.
He asked that justice be done to his PEG
pie; he hoped that Galveston would grow
rich and prosperous, but he did not want
his people to be injured.
Mr. sadler warmed himself up to the
pitch of opposition. He advocated the
claims Of his constituency in an earnest and
forciblo manner WHICH began to tell.
Mr.. Delany looked upon Mr.. Sadlers
amendment as calculated to kill the BILL
and consequently he would have to vote
against his amendment. Ho did so in all
Difference to the gentleman, and upon gen
eisl principles.
The question was further argued by Mr..
Smith, Of Grimes, in a pointed style, for
the amendment of Mr.. Sadler, and by
Messrs. Bryan and Harris against it.
At last tho vote was taken and, owing to
the manly fight made onthe part Of Messrs
Sadler aud Stephens, they succeeded in car
rying the amendments of the former.
Mr.. Epperson moved that the rules be
suspended, under which the bill with
amendments was finally passed.
Mr.. Chambliss moved adjournment.
Several members made touching appeals
to him to withdraw the motion, but, like
Roman, he stuck to his resolution, and the
House adjourned to 10 A. NJ to-day.
FRIDAY, January 90, 1875.
Roll called; Quorum present.
Mr. Smith, of Grimes, made motion to
reconsider the vote upon the Santa Fe
Railroad bill.
Mr. Sadler opposed the reconsideration.
Mr.. Munson said that If the vote was re-
considered, the bill would be referred to
the Committee on Internal Improvements.
Mr.. Helton moved TO lay the motion on
the table.
The vote on reconsideration was taken, re-
sulting in 40 yeas and 80 nays.
Mr.. Epperson moved that the bill be re-
committed again to the Committee on State
Affairs.
Mr.. Savers, from the Committee on State
Affairs reported a substitute for 3 bill
granting pensions 10 veterans. The sub
stitute asks a repeal Of the pension bill
passed by the last Legislature. The records
OF the ComptrOller,s office show that over
$500, 600 Of these bonds have been issued,
and that claims are now on hand for over
$500, 900. In view OF frauds being perpe-
sraied, he thought il prudence to repeal
,the bin without delay.
Mr.. McLeary presented a memorial Of q
veteran association OF san Antonio, asking
that that part of the ve.erun bin referring
10 the poverty Of veterans be repealed.
Ar. Delany oAvred an amendment 10 au-
die claims put On file up 20 January 20,
1878.
Mr. McLeary asked that it be made first
81 February
Dir. Delany said It Was charged that
frauds upon the State had.been perpetrated,,
and he thoughg il hest To repeal the bill
rather than any frauds should be perpe-
trated.
1Irs Sayers acknowledged that frauds
were being pefpetratcd. lie had advised
with the officers 81 the State government.
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