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

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House adiournel % 70 a. Il. to-day.
THURSDAY, January Il. 1873.
Representative Storey, Bruce an.i Far
rar we've excused from attendance on ac-
count of being indisposed.
A communication w.s read frous George
3. Zimpelman, sheriff OF Travis county,
representing the late sheriff's convention,
in which many important suggestions were
urged in regard to laws Of arrest and ser
vice.
A petition from the common council OF
Victoria was presented. It asks that Ger.
tain of its acts BE made valid. Also, one
from citizens of Honey Grove to prohibit
the sale of intoxicating drinks in a given
radius Of that place. One, too, from the
people Of Sulphur Springs, asking : repeal
of charter for that place.
A bill was introduced 20 aTReRd article
ZOE Of Criminal Code One, too, TO make
appropriation 10 nav for the assessing of
the State tax for 1874, the amount required
being 1925, 600. One, also, TO make money
in banks subject to levy. One to incorpo-
rate the Houston, East and West Texas
railway. One TO amend bill waving time
for holding court in the Thirty-fifth Judi
cial District.
A bill to incorporate the Columbus bridge
/ HAAtN- N~~o~N NANt~- @AH fS-3-S-
of rules.
A bill to establish a criminal court for
Lamar, Red River and Fannin counties;
and one to authorize the county court of
Karnes county to build bridges across the
San Antonio and Cibolo rivers.
A bill to repeal section four of the act in
cooperating towns and cities.
A bill to appropriate $40, 600 to pay JUS
tees of the peace for assessing in 1874 was
referred.
Bill authorizing various counties to dis
pose of their school lands.
A bill introduced appropriating SEQ, 900
to defray contingent expenses of present
session of the Legislature.
A bill for the regulation of fees in
Justices courts.
A memorial was presented from S. w.
Simms, asking payment of money due him
from the State.
A resolution was passed providing for the
putting up of two stoves to heat the house.
Also, a resolution adopted instructing the
Judiciary Committee No. to inquire what
action should be taken todefend officers of
Senate and House IN thesuit brought against
them by j. c. DeGress.
JOINT resolution authorizing the Cover
nor to offer reward of $4,000 for the arrest
of the notorious murderer, John Wesley
Hardin.
joint resolution denouncing the late
action of Sheridan and Others in Louisiana
was read and referred.
The unfinished business Of last session
was then taken up.
A joint resolution to pay negro compa-
MES called into service by Governor Davis
was laid on the table. w
An act to limit the amount of bonds to
be issued by the State to the International
Railroad Company, to provide for the pay
ment of the same, and to adjust all matters
of difference between the State and the
railroad company, was introduced by Mr.
McLeary, oil, Bexar county. The act pro-
yides for the payment of $40, 600 per mile
in bonds from Jefferson to San Anto-
MIC, and when this be done the State
to be relieved of all further liabilie
ties. The act also provides that the
interest due on bonds up to the first of
January, 1875, is to be paid by the State in
bonds at par, and that no taxes shall be lev
led for payment of interest prior to january
1876. So soon as the company accepts the
proposition, the act requires the Governor
to deliver bonds to the company for the
completed portion of the road, the limit of
distance being three hundred ndseventy
miles, The act specifies that the depets of
the road are to be located in the cities of
San Marcos and New Braunfels, within one
mile and a.quarter of the respective court
houses.
The House then adjourned until Friday
morning, January 10, the cold being too
intense for the transaction of business
without heating stoves the putting up of
which had Deen previously PROVIDED tof.
FRIDAY, january IS, 1875.
, Some few absent members were excused,
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and bad roads in others.
PETITIONS.
From Ajapeto Servates, of San Antonio,
asking that land certificate be issued him
for past services.
Also, couple of petitions to prevent
} selling ardent spirits near Institutions of
learning.
From Richard O'Hanlon, asking for a
J special pension in his favor, not beng able
to qualify for veterans pension.
BILLS INTRODUCED.
To pay per diem and mileage of the men,
bers and officers of the present Legislature
$50, 000named. Under suspension Of the
rules the bill was passed.
Amend section one of an act directing the
publication Of expenditures and assets and
indebtedness of the several counties-6fty
dollars being the limit of expense.
To incorporate the Palestine and Corsi-
cana Railway, and to aid IN the construc-
ton of the same.
Toallow justices of the peace to use their
judicial seals in certain cases.
Prescribing the place where legal sales
: shall be made IN Marion county,
Authorizing Galveston county to issue
bonds to pay for fitting up the Supreme
Court rooms in Galveston, and to purchase
1 ~ NJ
bill was passed by the Senate and brought
In this morning, and, upon an explanation
by Mr.. Harris, the bill was, under snspen-
sion of the rules, PISSED. ~
Creating Office of county attorney salary
$500 per annum, with fees now allowed the
district attorney.
Change the boundary lines between
Karnes and Dewitt counties.
To provide for printing and distributing
the general laws as soon as possible after
the adjournment of the Legislature.
5 A resolution passed giving use of this bal
3 to admirers of Merrie Queen Nab on The
! twentieth instant. ~ ~
Rules were suspended to take up john
resolution authorizing the Governor to offeI
. a reward of $4,000 for the apprehension Of
John Wesley Hardin. Every member who
: spoke on the subject wanted Hardin caught,
e but some of them thought the reward
named was too large. Others, again, said
too much money could rarely be paid t.
bring such desperate to grief, some TWEEN
ty-seven murders being now charged tC
2 him, and that the reward be paid to who
ever delivered Hardin's bedy, dead or alive,
I to the sheriff OF Travis county. 81 - .s q
! Mr. Sayers thought it was not in accord
ance with the Constitution that Hardin, Of
! anybody else, should be shot down without
: trial.
. Mr.. Lea said no special law could b.
made in this case. It was repugnant Il
the Constitution and good order.
The resolution was amended 50 rs to hav,
G the body delivered within the Jail doors o
Travis county. This was all done In Gem
Q mittee Of the whole, who recommended th,
|. passage Of the resolution.
{ Under suspension Of rules the resolution
, was then passed by vote Of 60 to G.
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