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

Mr.. Jaekman asked indefinite leave Of
absence for Mr.. Storey, who went home 3
few days ago, in consequence OF sickness
in his family.
Mr.. Wood presented petition from citi-
zens Of Grimes county, asking TO be at
tached to Waller county. Referred to
Committee on Counties and County Boun-
daries.
Dir. Helton presented petition from citi-
Gems OF Bosque county, asking repeal Of
the law prohibiting sale OF liquors within
two miles of Iredell school. Referred.
Mr.. Abnar presented petition from oiti-
zens Of Harrison county against any fur
ther dismemberment OF that county. Re
ferred
SIr. Goodwin presented memorial from
citizens of various counties, asking that a
law be passed to protect game and fish. Re
ferred to Committee on Agriculture and
Stockraising.
Mr.. Anderson presented protest from oiti-
zens of Pamela county against any disnem-
berment Of their county. Referred.
Message from the Senate announcing pas
sage Of bill creating the county of Crockett.
Also, bin to authorize Karnes county to con-
struct bridges across the San Antonio and
Cibolo rivers.
Mr. Smith. of Grimes, called up the bill
in regard to prohibiting the sale of intoxi-
eating liquors within two miles of certain
places. Amendments of the Senate con
CURED in, and bill engrossed.
Judiciary Committee reported favorably
ppon the bin regarding the five per cent.
indemnity bonds. Report received and
bill engrossed.
A bill was introduced amending the
charter of the town Of Victoria and was
accepted. Engrossed
Mr.. Linn asked that the rules be sus-
pended, and the bill was passed.
a bill was introduced to annul article G12d
of the Penal Code, regarding murder, and
con6ning said statute to the provisions of
Constitution. This is Mr.. Henderson's bill.
A bill was introduced to provide a crimi.
nal court for Lower Red River and Fannin
counties The bill was read and discussed
by several of the members, MF. Swain
taking strong grounds in favor of its pas
sage.
Mr.. Savers differed with the gentleman
from Red River upnn the ground that such
legislation once commenced, will prove al
entering wedge to large amoUntof legisla
tion upon this subject; that in view of tho
early assembling of a constitutional conven
ten, he deemed such legislation unneces
sary. He had 40 objection to these coun
ties having criminal court, il they would
pay the expense, but be would lot vote fol
the bill as proposed. He could, for as good
q reason, ask such court for Dewitt, Con
zales, and other counties.
I'd Mr.. McCuiston stated that the establish
ment of such a court was q necessity,
had talked with the bar of the differen
counties, and had learned from them tha
it was imperative.
Mr.. Swain said that the legislators wer
not here tO count, dollars and cents agains
the protection of life and property. Thes
counties are on the line of the Indian Ter
ritory, and subject to atrocities from ba'
men in consequence. Asa matter Of justic
he appealed to the members that this bill
be passed.
The bill was engrossed.
/ A bill ihlregard 20 taxing costs reported
This bill requires a definite time to b
named at which executions are to be n
turned.
q 4 bill prohibiting the sale OF liquors
two miles of Buena Vista, reported favor
bly,. Mr, Harris asked for an amendmel
to the bill making it legal Adopted an
bill passed
A bill to prohibit the sale Of liquo
within two miles of Honey Grove. Rul
suspended and bill passed.
A bill repeating an act authorizing clerl
to issue executions on costs, reported fave
ably by the Judiciary Committee, with N
Harris at its head Mr.. Delany referred I
the Constitution on this subject, and sal
that according to his understanding of sue
law could not be repealed. Bill W;
referred.
Bill amending Article 7O2, Code of Grim
nal Procedure, reported, passed and engros
ed. This bill changes the law from legal tel
der" to slawfuI money! Mr Henderson
of Kendall, spoke in favor of the bill
Passed to engrossment.
! A bill, favorably reported, making 1t
Unable offense to use boistrous and ind
cent language in private families OF privai
Eplaces. Engrossed and passed under su
pension of rules.
4 Bill regulating attachments amended
the committee and passed to engrossmen
Bill TO incorporate Austin College W,
reported favorsbly. This bill authoriz
the removal of said institution from Hunt
Vile to some other place In the State. Th
bill proposes exemption from taxation. NJ
Epperson asked for suspension Of rules f
the bill TO pass. Mr. Barziza raised u
question that this bill required a two-thirC
majority to pass &C. Vote taken under th
4 rule and Lill passed.
" The committee appointed to investIga
the facts in regard TO the seizure Of Il
Office of the Superintendent OF Education
Governor Hubbard and Speaker Bryal
during the last session of the Legislatur
the case OF DeGrees, reported in favor
an appropriation Of $1,000 being made i
pay counsel in this case. The case VI
commenced in the district court of Tray
county, aud the Attorney General stat
that he cannot attend nor Is be required
attend 20 it. aes
Mr.. Watts proposed an amendment, !
ducing the appropriation to $1,000. lie sai
that whatever the amount might be,
would all be consumed By greedy lawSt
) aad be wanted Il, therefore, to be as smi
as possible.
The House went into committee
the whole, Mr.. Cochran in tho chair.
|, Mr.. BRYAN wanted Senator billiards. mar
included in the resolution.
Several parties made remarks thrown
light upon the question. Senator Dillal
Is not regarded as party in this paTticul
J SUIT.
Mr.. Watts's amendment was adopted.
The question again arose who were {
; parties IN this suit.
Mr.. McLeary stated that the suit v
I against Hubbard, = Bryan and Others,
/ which there was no reference 20 sen1t
, billiard. BE had been sued individual
; but this case had nothing 10 do with il.
Mr.. Denman wanted Senator Dillard n
tected.
1Ir. McLeaEy retorted in plain langua
, that the House had nothing TO do with >
billiard.
Mr.. Triplett explained the whole affair
: lawyer-like manner and showed that I
House, as Mr. McLeary stated, had nothi
to do With Mr.. billiards. case. THIS shoI
be question Of privilege 10 the Sena
{ Bill engrosscd.
8Ir McLeary asked the privilege to
troduce bill 70 establish > system Of 4
schools.
Mr.. Linn reported several engTosBed BIZ
The House adjourned till 10 o'clock
day.
THURSDAY, January 81, 1875.
{ Roll called; quorum present.
: Mr. Chamblis1 and the other members
the Committee on Asylums were excused