The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-09-16

4 bSutOH ~feHs-to punt the lOufnAie OF tue
Convention 600 copies, usual type and
style, at One-sixth of a cent per page, the
lowest bid. The publishers OF the Calves
ton Meas also propose to print the Constitu-
. ton We may form, usual style, pamphlet
form, 20, 600 copies, at-three and seven
tweDtieths of q Cent per copy, regardless of
number of pages. This we also deem the
lowest and Jest bid.
The public ers IF the Ecenihg Neios
published q Ghis CT Y, propose 10 print such
M ,tter a. may be required for the u of
delegates, IN bill form, at two cents per
page, and this tie committee consider ihe
lowest and best bid Tor that class of work
The publisher of the Ereaing Nelcs fur
ther proposes, that, in the event of the Con
vention employing a stenographic reporter
of the proceedings of the Convention, to
print such proceedings at one cent per page,
which we deem the lowest and best bidder
for that class of work.
The committee therefore recommed that
the propositions of the publishers of the
Galveston Neos for printing the Journals
and Constitution be accepted, and that
such work be awarded to them; and that
the publisher of the EceRihg Nelcs, for
printing bills, resolutions, ordinances, etcf
be accepted, and that such work be awarded
to him; and that the printing of the daily
proceedings of the Convention be awardetd
to him, if such work should be desired.
Mr.. Crawford offered an amendment that
the parties to whom the award is given
shall enter into bond of $4,000 for the
performance of their duties. Adopted. 5
The report, as amended, was thGn
adopted.
Mr.. Reagan presented resolution that all
fines, penalties, forfeitures and escheats
which have accrued in the Republic and
| State of Texas shall accrue to the State of
| Texas, and that the Legislature provide a
method for determining what lands have
been forfeited or escheated. Also, ths.t,
whereas, after the lapse of forty years, per-
sons, including non-residents of the State
and aliens, are still depositors in the Latld
Office, and causing to he Ielevied in the
several counties of this State grants and
titles, or pretended grants and titles, 20
lands, which had their origin prior to the
declaration of the independence of the Re
public of Texas; therefore,
ReSOlUed, That the Committee on General
Provisions inquire into the expediency of
incorporating in the Constitution a declaIa-
ton that no grant, title, bond, contract pr
other evidence of right to or interest in
land having its origin on, or being dated be-
fore March 2, 1886, which has not heretofore
been deposited in the General Land Office,
or recorded in the proper county, shall,
after the adoption of this Constitution, be
deposited in the General Land Office, Or re-
corded in any county in this State, or used
as evidence in any of the courts of the
! State.
Mr.. Weaver presented a resolution, thst
| in all civil cases a majority verdict shall
decide the issue.
Mr.. Wade presented resolution, that
In do nfsvfA for hon
purposes be utilized under proper system
of lease, which will raise dlstributive
fund for the support of free public schools;
and that the title to said land never be per
mitted to pass from the State.
Mr.. johnson of Collin, presented reso-
luton, that all property, real and personal,
belonging to any railroad corporation shall
be assessed and paid in the county in which
the same is situated; also, by the same,
that all lands shall be assessed, and the
taxes upon the same paid in the county in
which it is situated; and that tax collectors
shall be authorized to advertise and sell all
lands not rendered, in the same year that
the taxes fall due, and without waiting for
decree of court.
Mr.. DeMorse presented resolution, that
every person elected or appointed to any
office, shall, before entering upon the dis
has not since his election or appointment,
received, and will not receive during his
continuance in office, any gifts, courtesy,
accommodation, free tickets, or comDensa-
ton, from any railroad or other corporate
company, or any private individual, other
than may be extended to the citizens of the
State generally.
Mr.. johnson of Franklin, presented a
resolution, that the Legislature shall pass
law, that, whenever -. number of citi-
zens require it, the county court shall
er spirituous liquors shall be sold in
the county, or any portion of it.
Mr.. Morris presented a resolution that
railroads be taxed on their years receipts as
basis of value.
Mr.. Lynch presented a resolution that the
Comptroller be authorized and instructed
to invest all funds belonging co common
schools, now in United States bonds, to-
gether with the amount of cash on hand,
into bonds of the State of Texas; and this
amount, when re ,lized, to be held as a sa-
cred fund.
Mr.. Alternately presented a resolution
that no minister of the gospel shall be en-
titled to a seat in the Legislature, unless he
had been first elected.
Mr.. Martin of Navarro presented a reso-
luton preventing any legislative, judicial
or executive officer from receiving any
brides or gifts to influence them in their
official action.
Mr.. Henry of Smith presented a resolu-
ton to protect from forced sale q certain
portion of the property of heads of fam
lilies, the homestead not to exceed in area
900 acres, and in value not more than
$4,000 (not included in a town or city vii
lage), or any town, city or village lot or
lots, not to exceed in value $4,000, shall not
be subjec: to forced sale for debt except
for the purchase money, or for taxes as
sessed thereon, or for labor expended
thereon, or for the enforcement of volun-
tary liens; nor shall the owner, if a mar
ried man, be allowed to ALLEVIATE or encum-
Der the same, unless by the consent of the
wife.
Mr.. Renfro presented resolution that
no member of this Convention shall be eli
gible to any office whatever, for twelve
months after the adoption of this Constitu-
ton.
Mr.. GRAVES presented resolution that
an assistant doOrkeeper be elected. Laid
over for one day under the rules.
Mr.. Flemming presented resolution that
all lands shall be assessed for taxation, and
taxes paid in the county where said assess
ment is made; that lands not rendered for
assessment shall be assessed by the proper
officer, and in no case at less than one dol
lar per acre; taxes due on land shall con-
stitute special lien thereon; that the Leg
islature shall provide for summary collec- |
ton of all taxes, and that as many tracts
or parcels of land as can be conveniently
embraced in one suit may be proceeded
against in one action, separate judgments |
being rendered against each tract; one writ |
shall issue in each suit or action, aid shall |
be published at least four weeks prior to
the day on which the court commences; no
judgment or sale under the proceedings to
be held invalid because of any irregularity |
in the proceedings, and the deed made shall |
be perfect title, to be impeached only for |
actual fraud or want of jurisdiction in the !
court rendering the Judgment Prorided,