The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-03-11
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House bill s'to amend An act to esfab.
lish, organize and define the powers OF The
criminal district court IN and for the cities
Of Dallas, Mckinney and Sherman. ~
Senate bill 50 provide for the expense
Of extradition Of criminals under treaty. be-
tween the United States and Mexico.
House amendments TO Senate bill Uto
legalize and validate certain bonds issued
by the city Of Galveston, for the purpose Of
building fro engine house, were con-
Cured in.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The Senate went into committee az the
whole, on the Senate bill s'makingon appro-
priation 70 defray the expenses Of the State
government, and made various amendments
thereto. The bin Is not yet perfected
The Governor sent in a message rela-
tive TO the financial condition Of the State.
Senator Ball presented the petition Of
eitlxens OF Hood county, asking the crca-
ton os new county, Referred
Senator Ban presented the petition Of citi-
zens of the town Of Peoria. In Hill county.
''asking an Incorporation Of said town. .
Senator Weod made favorable report on
Senate bin s'to incorporate the Central
Narrow Gauge Railway Company
The Senate is going in for low salaries TO
all the officers. Retrenchment aud re-
form . is It's Watchword.
Senate adjournedsto.10 A. II. to.mosroR.
~..s- FRIDAY, March 3, fss5.
senate opened With the usual ceremO-
Prayer by Rev. Rufus c. Rurleson, Of
REPoRTs FROM COMMITTEES.
senator Hobby reported favorably on Sen
ate bill "to require the Texas ana pac;gic
Nallroad Company TO erect and maintain A
depot at Texarkana within the limits OF the
State"
Senator Baker reported favorably on Sen.
ate joint resolution concerning the pur
chase Of certain laws printed in the 0af.
man language
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.
Senator Westfall introduced bill to in-
corporate the Capital City Savings Band, Of
Austin, Texas. Referred.
Senator Norris offered a joint resolution
to dispose OF certain furniture and mat
Senator Morris introduced bin to pro-
vide for the safe:lseeping Of the furniture
and fixtures belonging TO the halls Of the
Capitol, etc. Referred,
Senator Ireland introduced bill to au-
thorize the county Of Gonzales 70 build q
bridge across Peach creek Referred
Senator Friend introduced bin TO
amend article $50 Of the Code OF Criminal
Procedure. Referred.
Senator Ireland introduced bin ito
provide for the Disbursements certain
funds in the hands OF the sheriff Of Hous-
ton county" Read first time.
BILLS PASSED,
Senate bill "to incorporate the Austin
Mineral and Western Railroad Company
Senate bill to amend stAn act to incorpo-
rate the Pacific and Great Eastern Railway
Company Of Texas
Senate bill prescribing the mode OF SER
vice in certain cases.
Senate bill s'to create and provide for the
county of Norris
Senate bill making an appropriation for
the State government.
MISCELLANEOUS.
A bill by Senator Westfall. s'authorizing
the appointee in charge Of the Capitol
grounds to contract a supply Of water for
the protection Of the Capitol grounds and
buildings.n Referred.
Senator Westfall introduced resolution
hat tie g'.:s':s :...s ::::.:ss si 81 so
free schools for services rendered prior to
July 30, 1873; and, also, for pay Of school
superintendents who have not been paid.
The Senate adjourned to P. II.
AFTEREooN SESSION.
Senate met pursuant to adjournment.
REPORTS OF COMMITTEES.
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