The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-01-21

A bill YVES presented to organize the
COUNTY % kaines ont Of Wood, Hunt. Hop
sins ana en- kandt Mr. Patterson OBJ
leelea 70 the bin, and moved q postpone
ment, Ids proposition was sustained ~
nj NorthAm aud others. The bill wac
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TUESDAY, January 10. 1879
Roll called; quorum present.
PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS
Mr.. Reeves presented a petition from
citizens Of Gfayson asking for twelve
months time on executions.
Mr.. Eastland presented memorial from
Eli Baily, asking for lands.
Mr.. Lee was excused for four days from
next Thursday, % 60 on az Important mis.
si0a.
Mr.. Brown, Of Gregg, presented q petl
ton from the city of Rusk, 70 be attached 70
the county Of Gregg.
REPORTS on COMMITTEES.
Mr. Workman reported faoorably upon tho
bin TO have quarterly statements Of county
indebtedness published in newspapers. En-
crossed.
Mr.. Rosborough reported favorably on
the bill for lighting public buildings with
/ as.
Mr.. Eastland proposed an amendment
that the expense for the same should not be
| greater than charges to private parties.
Mr.. McLeary proposed that the work DO
done IN time for this session. The bill
passed with amendments.
Mr.. Epperson introduced a bin concern
/ ing proceedings IN district courts This
bin provides that when a plaintiff makes
oath to claim, preliminary to a suit fol
collection, no answer shall be entered ~
defendant unless sworn 70 as IN INC case 81
| the plaintiff
Mr.. Munson introduced a bin authorizing
the Governor TO give indemnity bonds ia
certain cases.
Mr.. Smith, Of Travis, introduced bin
for the relief Of the heirs Of Samuel Wilson.
Mr.. Barziza introduced bill to proside
for paying Justices Of the peace for collect
ing the taxes Cor 1874. Referred.
Also, bill in regard to attachments. Re
ferred.
Mr.. Henderson, Of Kendall, introduced
bill TO amend article ZOE Of the Code az
Criminal Procedure.
Mr.. McLeary offered a resolution that tbs
Governors message be translated into
Spanish.
Mr.. Kessler desired to amend by insert.
ing 'in German" Adopted,
Mr.. Smith, OF Grimes, introduced bill
to amend IAN act to define the boundary
of Grimes and Waller counties.
Mr. Scott introduced bill amending the
school law. Referred to the Committee on
Education.
SPECIAL ORDER.
The bill for appropriating 500. 600 to
complete the Agricultural and Mechanical
| College was taken up.
THE s,oo -, weed n.4f- .,e
ceedings
The minority report on this bill was
made by Messrs. Goodwin, Triplett and
Henderson, and was an able one In favor Of
the appropriation Of 500, 600. The ma.
| iority report was in favor Of So, O00
The House went into committee Of the
whole on the appropriation.
Mr.. Easley made a speech In favor Of the
smaller appropriation, but wished It under
stood that his opposition was not in a
spirit of opposition to the institution. He
honestly believed that the smaller amount
was enough.
Mr.. Triplett rose in favor of the larger
appropriation, and mado patriotic appeal
in favor Of completing the institution in
such q style as would be O credit TO the
State He thought IT wise.
Mr. McLeary thought Il best TO spend
only the $50, 600 now, as in all probability
constant demands would be made upon the
State.
Mr.. Smith, of Grimes, thought It pru.
dent to complete the buildings as pro-
posed that it would be economy to dc 80
now Such improvements, half done,
| would IN the long run cost the most. 10
hoped the larger appropriation would pre-
vail.
Mr.. Nicholson took position in favor Of
striking out $32. 600 and inserting $1,000,
and made an amendment FOR such an
amount
Mr.. Triplett said that with him it was no
sectional measure. He lived In the far
Southeast, but he was willing TO SEQ this
magnificent institution endowed in a man
ner befitting it. The endowment Of Con-
gress for this institution was 1856, 600, and
unless Texas does what is required Of her,
this sum might be lost. He opposed the
paltry appropriation Of $1,000 as worthless
to the enterprise.
Mr.. Goodwin followed, and reviewed the
question in a short but able speech, taking
strong ground IN favor Of an adequate ap-
preparation.
Mr.. Mich olson replied ia an earnest effort
to prevent large expenditures. He Thought
it an inappropriate time to spend money,
and hoped his amendment would pass.
Mr.. Smith, Of Grimes, read that part Of
the Governors message in favor Of appro-
priations for completing the buildings. The
Governor takes ssrong grounds in favor Of
full appropriations.
The appropriation Of 432, 900 was adopted
in committee Of the whole.
The House engrossed the bill.
Mr.. Goodwin asked for q suspension Of
the rules and passage Of the bin. Bill
passed By So yeas to II nays.
Dir. Lea introduced bill to amend artl-
Gle 50 of the Penal Code. Referred TO
Committee on State Affairs.
The Western Narrow Gauge Railway bill
was taken from the Speakers table, read
and, with a slight amendment proposed By
Dir. Brown, Of San Saba was passed
Also, bill to incorporate the CoFslcana
and Palestine Railway. Passed.
The Waxahachie Tap Ralwoy bin was
read and passed.
Mr.. Kimball introduced bin authoriz-
Ting the town Of Waxahachie to take stock
in the Waxahachie Tap Railway.
Mr.. McLeary rose 70 cali attention to the
unjust manner IN which the giving Of aid
TO railroads has been treated BY the Lcgiala.
tuTe. lie was not opposed 70 the PROPOSE,
ton, but he was opposed 70 the Leglslature
dilly-dallying upon this important question
in which the rights Of counties aud cities
7 are involved. lie referred 70 the fact that
a. the first session Of this Legislature, the
gentleman from Galveston and the one from
Ellis we're earnest IN having Q general bill
passed preventing counties and cities from
taking stock or making donations 70 rail.
ways; that the gentleman from Galveston.
after this came before this body and asked
q special bill IN favor Of Galveston taking
stock in the Santa Fe road. lie wanted 10
see general law upon this subject.
allowing eli counties and cities, when their
citizens deem il necessary, 70 give aid 'n
stock 70 railway enterprises. His remark
were pointed, and created quite al im.
preston. His point was made upon special
legislation.
Mr.. Kembie replied, and said that While
he was against a general bill, he had reason
. 70 believe that the privilege would Do
. granted 20 any and all who might desire j.
Mr. Savers presented bill tu regard 70