The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-01-28

resolution referred to the Committee on
Federal Relations.
Mr.. Smith, of Grimes, endorsed A good
deal of what the gentleman had said He
thought, however, that the resolution ex-
pressed the whole ruth. There is certainly
no rashness in truth, and he saw no reason
for such caution as the gentleman advised.
de thought the Legislature should be free
and independent in its expression, and
hoped the vote would be taken without de
lay.
Mr.. Delany wanted the resolution passed
| in way to do The most good to ouf sister
States. He thought it a good idea TO have
a night session on this question. He ac-
knowledged that he wanted something to
say about it. He thought it ought to be
freely discussed, and calmly disposed Of.
If such proved the action of the Legisla-
ture, it would have Its weight and influence
elsewhere.
Mr.. Swain agreed with the gentleman
from Colorado. The Southern people have
already done themselves great injury by the
passage of such hasty resolutions. What
we may do in this way but prejudices the
people of the North against us. He denied
that Grant, Sheridan, and those concerned,
are the Federal government. This resolu-
ton should be considered calmly and dis
passionately. He proposed to postpone the
consideration until tonight.
Mr.. Smith said that the resolution does
not denounce the Federal government, but
the present Federal administration. He
was tired of hearing our people talking
such questions. They had a right to be
heard, and he wanted it done at once, with
out any great parade.
The resolution was recommitted to Com
mittee on Federal Relations.
Mr.. Epperson, on the part of Judiciary
Committe No. 2, reported favorably in re-
gard to changing the time of holding
courts in certain judicial districts. Bill
passed
Mr.. Chambliss asked leave to make re-
port, stating that it was one requiring an
appropriation for the Lunatlc Asylum. Per
mission was not granted.
Bill to provide for the division of records
between Austin and Waller counties re-
ported upon favorably.
Mr.. Wood asked to present substitute,
which was referred to the proper committee.
Mr.. Storey reported bill, with amend
ments, on the exemption of manufactures,
worth so, 600, from taxation. The amend
ment proposes general exemption of five
instead of ten years.
Mr.. Munson objected to the exemption
OF any enterprise from taxation. He was
opposed to it on account of principle, but
had, as member of the committee, given
bis assent to this bill in consequence of the
importance Of manufactures He said a
good deal about the glories of Texas
Mr.. Smith was opposed to exemption
from taxation. The principle was wrong,
and he would not vote for the bill. He
could say good deal about the beauty and
glory of Texas, too, but this would not run
the State. Taxes were wanted, and he be-
lieved in everybody and every enterprise
paying taxes alike to support the State.
Mr.. Chambliss reported upon the Lunatic
Asylum. The report was highly f1attering
to the present officers, and recommended
an appropriation of $50, 900 to keep it GO
ing in first class style.
Mr.. Triplett introduced bill TO incerpo-
rate the Sabine Pass and Marshall Airline
Railway Company. This bill is in accord
ance with charters usually granted, except
that 1t provides for the company to issue
$40, 900 to the mile if wide gauge, or $4,000
if narrow gauge, of first mortgage bonds,
the payment of the bonds to be guaranteed
by the State, and leaves it optional with
the directors to build and equip narrow
gauge road of three feet or a wide gauge of
four feet eight and half inches.
Mr.. Delany asked to take up the bill val
idating the acts of the sheriff of Lavaca
county. Passed under suspension of the
rules.
Here the House was flooded with bills,
which it would have taken lightning re-
porter to mention in full. We hope to get
them all as they are reported.
The Honse adjourned to 10 N Monday
MONDAY, january 20, 1875.
Mr. Thurman was added to the Commit
tee on Asylums.
The Waxahachie Railroad bill was report
ed as having been sent to the Governor /;
also the resolution authorizing counsel to
be employed in the DeGress expulsion case.
PETITIONS AND MEMORIALS.
Mr.. Middleton presented the memorial of
William Burford, of Tarrant county.
Mr.. Ballard presented petition from the
citizens of Lavaca- county against its dis
memberment.
Mr.. Helton presented a petition from the
citizens of Bosque and Hill counties against
the sale of liquors within five miles of the
Female Seminary at Meridian.
Mr.. Linn introduced bill concerning the
Gulf and West Texas Railway Company.
Referred i
Mr.. Henderson introduced bill to estab-
fish criminal court in Tyler and adjoining
counties.
Mr.. Rogers introduced bill to protect
the Padre Island Salt Manufacturing Com
pany. Referred.
Mr.. Veal introduced bill to protect the
frontier Referred
Mr.. Easley introduced a bill to provide
for the payment of counsel in the Rio
Grande cases. Referred. ~ -Tfs
MIR. Reeves introduced bill to encourage
immigration to the unappropriated lands Of
the State. Referred.
Mr.. Simpson introduced bill to provide
for the settlement of the International Rail-
road bonds question, annuling the original
contract and requiring, instead, the en-
dorsement by the State Of the bonds Of the
international Railroad Company to the ex-
tent of $40, 600 per mile, on the whole route
from Jefferson to Laredo. Referred to the
Committee on Internal Improvements.
Ar. O'Neal introduced bin to give lien
on crops for advances made to help produce
them. Referred.
MIR. McLeary introduced a bill to better
regulate the collection Of debts Referred.
Mr.. De1Iorse introduced bin to protect
game and birds. Referred to the commit
tee of six.
Mr.. Delany introduced a bill to incorpor-
ate the Grange Fair Association. Referred
Mr.. Picket introduced bill to amend and
condense the acts concerning executions.
Referred.
Mr.. Farrar presented a bill to have re-
printed the first twenty-four volumes of the
Texas Reports and to provide for buying
300 each of Harrington's edition Of Re
ports. Referred.
The Committee on Public Buildings and
Grounds reported favOrably upon paying F.
Voigt his salary.
Mr.. Watts called attention to the fact
that law of the Thirteenth Legislature al
lowed only $1,000 year.
Mr. Rosborough explained that the<1600
mentioned in the resolution was to pay for
more than one year. Passed under suspen-
sion of the rules by unanimous vote
The special order, on account Of the bin
not yet being printed, was postponed.
The Committee on Public Lands and
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