The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-02-18
MONDAY, February Is, 1875.
The Senate opened with the usual cere-
BTLLs ANp REsoLuTIoNs.

The Senate opened with the usual cere-
monies. s5sssa sssi
~ BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS. ~
Senator Wood introduced bill regu-
lating evidence in suits concerning lands
in certain cases.
Senator Morris introduced a bill proVid-
ing for the election of assessor and COLI
leetor of taxes. 5az 49,
Senator Ellis introduced bill prescribing
compensation of financial agent or any
agents appointed by the Governor to sell
bonds. The bill limits compensation to one
per cent. on the amount of bonds sold for
money.
Senator Friend introduced a bill confer
mig civil and criminal jurisdiction on
mayors of incorporated towns. It gives
concurrent jurisdiction with justices of
peace to mayors of towns of over 1000 in
habitants. 5ls
Senator Swift introduced joint resolu
ion authorizing and requiring the keeper
of the Capitol to exercise the same control
over the Capitol as if the Legislature was
not in session, and lock the doors at p NJ
Senator Shepard introduced a bill in
cooperating the BRENNAN College Associa-
ton
Senator Hobby introduced joint resolu-
ton amending section thirty-two, article.
twelve. of the Constitution. 1t prohibits
State, counties and towns, making grants of
bonds for works of internal improvements,
except the same are the exclusive property
of the State, county or town making the
grant. 81
Senator Culberson introduced a bill
amending the act prescribing proceedings
in district courts in matters of probate. s
On motion of Senator Wood, the Lieu
tenant Governor was granted indefinite
leave of absence on account of sickness in
his family.
On motion of Senator westfall, Senator
Ireland was elected President of the Senate
until the return of Governor Hubbard. ss
Senator Allison moved to take up the bill
giving Morris $1,000 for the capture of
Reed, the stage robber.
A motion by Senator Swift, toinsert $500
for $1,000, was lost. The bill passed.
On motion of Senator Bradshaw, the reso-
luton adjOurning February 10 was taken
up, the vote passing the same reconsidered,
and amended so as to read the twenty
fourth Of February, and passed. q
Senator Wood moved to reconsider the
vote and lay that motion on the table. Car
The special order was announced-bill
amending the act better defining marital
rights-and passed.
On motion of Senator Dryer, the further
special orders were postponed until to-mor-
row, and the bill amending the stock law
was taken up and passed undera suspen-
sion Of the rules.
Senator Shepard moved to take mp the
bin Creating criminal district court for
Austin and BRENNAN. Passed.
Senator Swift's resolution in reference to
the security of the Capitol building was
taken up, and 10 P. n. substituted for O.
Senate adjourned until 10 o'clock A. n.
to-day.
TUESDAY, February 10, 1875
Senate opened with the usual ceremo-
mics.
STANDING COMMITTEES
Senator Swift made en- adverse report 90
the claims Of Eli Kirk.
Senator Friend made an adverse report on
Senate bin, IAN act granting . charter to.
John 7. Miller 70 run feETyboat at Mon
topolis crossing, on the Colorado, near the
CITY 81 Austin;r also, made a favorable ne
port on Senate bin isto authorize Ferdinand
Dohme to establish ferry across the Col
oEafio, near the city Of Austin.
Senator Flanagan reported favorably on
senate bin 10 create the county Of Frank
In =, also favorable report on Senate bill
TO create che county Of Gordon, named in
honor OF Gen. John B. Gordon, Of Georges.
Senator Westfall made favorable report
on Senate bin. 'sAn act for the relief Of the
schol csnsus-takers FOR The yean 1871,
iS1s and 1873
Senator Hobby reported favorably on
House bin ,'to inrorpOrste the Henderson,.
and Centre Railway Company, with GER
tain amendments: also. on House bill ssto
incorpo-afc the Austin Bridge Company; -
also. on Senate bin TO incorporate the
Gulf Austin and Northern Railroad Con-
psny, and - grant lan1 to aid 81 ths cons
struction Of the same, with amendments:
also. 4 faTorabln repcTt On Seuasa hill 80
incorpoIatc the Dallas, Southwestern and
EaTIoW Gauss Railroad Coupouy, and 10
aid ia the construction Of the sane
senator Baker made fayorablc report on
Senato hill 10 prc1crihc tho compensation
a Be paid 60 the hnaneial sgcnt 81 &c
s1ate.
Senator Weed renoEtcd farorabig On Sen
ata hiIl .olalint stidence il suits con.
ccrninr land - certain c11e1 - also, Sen
als biil amending sectio1 sixsy-lhree q
~ e nrc nE re esoiIe 81 rrcC1cdint
In SISTERS q pEotntc. also. a lrll1HnIls
- loc1ll "a Honse iii i,tcneI16 pro-
ecsll11 n diriEicf coprtsf aissola So ~
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