The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1875-09-16
SIXTH DAY.
SArnnnAY Sentemher II


by Rev. T. B. Lee.
Mr. King presented resolution that no
act of the Legislature shall be enforced, ex
ccpt for appropriation, until ninety days af-
ter the session, unless by two thirds vote.
Mr.. Holmes presented a resolution limit
ing the powers OF grand iuries.
Mr.. Chambers presented resolution that
public school lands shall be held sacred.
Mr.. Bruce presented resolution that all
persons twenty-one years of age shall be en-
tltled to vote. No poll tax to be levied IN
town and city corporations.
Mr.. Robertson presented a resolution that
a committee be raised to see if steno-
grapher could he employed to report the
proceedings of this Convention.
The President appointed as said commit
tee Messrs Robertson, DeMorse and Stock
dale.
Mr.. Cook of Gonzales presented resolu-
ton in regard to the manner of having the
contingent expenses audited. Adopted.
Mr.. West presented resolution that the
sergeant-at arms make arrangements to FUR
nis6 water until rain will bring the neces-
sary amount. Adopted.
Mr.. Alternately presented a resolution that
none of the waters of this State shall be poi
soned. The Legislature shall pass laws to
protect fish.
Mr.. Burleson presented resolution that
no debt shall be contracted by any county
or municipal corporation, except with the
consent of two-thirds of both branches Of
the Legislature.
Mr.. Burlesonepresented resolution that
the failure of collector of taxes to pay
over the revenue collected by him shall be
made felony.
NJ. Graves presented "a resolution that
No lottery shall be authorized, nor shall
the selling or buying of tickets be allowed.
Mr.. Fleming presented resolution
that a committee of one from each Sena-
torial District be appointed to apportion
the State into judicial districts. Adopted.
MIR. Num- presented resolution that
the Judiciary Committee be instructed to
INQUIRE into the eXpediency of providing
by law the powers of a court to punish for
contempt thereof, SOFAS to protect the citi-
zen from capricious or absolute power.
Mr.. Robertson presented resolution that
six supreme and twenty five district judges
BE- elected; that the supreme judges receive
| . sa.ary of $500 each, AMI That the district
Judges receive salary of $500; and that
the judges of the Supreme Court hold their
office for six years.
Mr.. Robertson presented a resolution that
State and county, except the Secretsry of
State and the superintendents of the diff
ferent asylums; that the Legislature meet
bi-ennially, and 10 be convened in extra
session by the Governor, only in case OF
emergency, to transact such business as he
may designate; and that their per diem shall
not exceed five dollars; that they shall not
grant any money, or anything of value, 70
any individual or association of indivld-
uals; provided, this shall not be construed
| to prevent the Legislature from granting
aid in case of public calamity; that they
shall have no power to suspend any law, ex
cept by vote of two-thirds of both
| Houses; that they shall haze no power tC
grant any county or corporation the power
! to limit their credit or 20 grant money oil
anything of value to ally individual or as
ISOLATION of individuals; that no municipal
government can create a debt, except by q
vote of a majority of those owning rea
Counties for school purposes. shall eve
remain their property, to be disposed of By
| said counties.
| Mr.. Burnett presented a resolution, that
the first Legislature after this Convention
shall provide for the fling of an abstract oil
land titles, and payment of taxes on al
patented land titles in this State.
Mr.. Chambers presented a resolution
that all lands heretofore granted for schoo
purposes, shall remsin a sacred fund, anC
no Legislature shall have power to wrest i
from them; that the Legislature shall pro
vide from time to time for the sale Of thes,
lands, and for the disbursement of the
moneys arising from the sale of said lands.
Mr. SAMSON presented q resolution, tha
ali male inhabitants Of twenty-one year
and over, shall be qualified electors; pro
yided, that il tax be levied for publ.
schools, and any Que fails 70 pay said tax
he shall not be allowed 70 vote until said
tar has been paid; also, that 10 municipal
corporations all appropriations, excepl
those for Poiice. purposes, shall be submit
ted 70 q vote Of the property holders and
taxpayers Of the said corporation; and that
no poll tax shSll be levied By said corpora
| tons.
Mr.. Robinson introduced 4 resolution,
that each county be divided into a many
Justices precincts As the convenience OF the
p0pulation may require.
Mr.. Crawford presented resolution, that
the COMMITTEES on Printing be required 70
report 8 resolntion authorizing the Presi-
dent to receive sealed proposals. g his desk,
for three days Of the report Of iaid resoiu-
tiou, for the pointing Of this body; and, si