The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1876-11-09

The following communication was re-
ceived and ordered spread upon the min
utes:
GALVESTON, October 81, 1876.
To the President of the Convention:
GentlemeR-I am exceedingly sorry that |
am deprived of the pleasure of attending
your meeting on account of previous en-.
gagements, some of which are sacred.
Hoping your deliberations will be for the
good of all the fire departments in the State
1t gives me pleasure to recommend to you
my old friend and genuine fireman, Ebe
Rye, who will hand you this my excuse for
non-attendaAce. Respectfully, yours,
MARTIN A. DAvEY,
Chief Galveston Fire Department.
On motion, j. T.. Griffin was appointed q
committee of one to procure a charter for
this association. . -sr .- --5s
On motion, a committee of three was ap-
pcin cd to draw up a memorial to the Leg
islature of the State of Texas asking that
all active fremen be exempt from serving
on juries or working on public roads. =,
N. X. Brenan, of Calvert; S. P. Greene,
of Fort Worth; Joseph a. Nagle, Of Aus
tin, committee. -.-4 l,..s..-.' .r.f ......
On motion, it was f.......y.g,., 1.
ReSOoed, That each delegate at this con-
vention sign the memorial praying for the
exemption of active fremen from serving
on juries or working public roads. -
Adopted unanimously f... a. ...as,r
Mr.. Griffin, of Hampstead, moved that
the officers of this convention be accepted
as the trustees of the association. Adopted.
On motion, the convention adjourned to
meet at o'clock Thursday morning.
SECOND DAY-MoRNING SESSION. rv
THURSDAY, November 2. 1867.
Convention was called to order at 8
o'clock; all the delegates answering to
their names.
Mr.. I. B. Wheeler, mayor of the city of
Austin, was introduced to the convention,
who delivered an address, welcoming the
delegates of the different fire departments
of the State to the city of Austin, which
was responded to by the president, W. G.
Connor. 7a Of l7.E s...=
Mr.. E. T. Eggleston, of the local board
of underwriters, was introduced and in
vited to a seat in this convention. He de-
llvered a speech, in which he pledged him
self to do all in his power for the interest
of the firemen of the State of Texas.
Nominations for officers for the ensuing
year being IN order, on motion, the rules
were suspended, and w. C. Conner, of
Dallas, was elected president by acclama-
ton. LApplause.l .t . .'ls
He responded in his happy and hearty
style, thanking the convention for the
honor conferred upon him. .1
The following, for vice presidents, were
then, by ballot, elected: J. T. Griffin, of
Hampstead; Jos. A. Nagle, of Austin; W.
T. Forbes, OF Sherman; Frank D. Harra, of
Galveston; a. Hahn, of San Antonio /;
William Williams, of Houston; s. p.
Green, of Fort Worth; p. S. Turner, of
Bryan. ..t
On motion, the rules were suspended and
j. w. Golledgc, of Waco, elected by &C.
clamation, recording secretary and treas
urer of this association. 4rHu ..rt
B. Maurman, of San Antonio, was cleo
ted assistant recording secretary. rD
NJ. X. Brenan, of Calvert, was elected
corresponding seci ietary.
The chair appointed the following gen
tlemen as finance committee: J. G. Har-
rison of Waco, II. Karber of San Antonio,
G. G. Clifford of Galveston.
On motion of Mr.. Greene, the chair ap-
pointed the following delegates as a com
mittee to devise a plan of insurance for the
benefit of firemen and their families in case
of death or injury: Messrs. Greene of Fort
Worth, Gardoni of Galveston, Meyer of
Houston. F3.-r- ra
The committee on memorial reported as
follows: 5- no
AUSTIN, November 2, 1876.
To the Hon. Legislature of the State of Texas:
Gentlemen - Your petitioners who, as a
committee, represent the Firemen's ,Associ
atoms of Texas, would respectfully petition
that all active fremen under the jurisdic-
ton of this association be exempt from
duty as jurors and working on public roads.
Our duty and obligation as fremen re-
quire at all times that we shall be
ready. and answer by personal appearance
any signal of alarm under heavy penalty.
And this signal has been given, when some
of your petitioners were in the jury-box
and they had to obey that signal under a
risk of fine by the court. They further
that under the law heretofore, by
the act of incorporation, they have been
exempt, and that it is settled decision of
our courts. They further represent that
the duties which they are called upon to
discharge are performed without fee or re-
ward, and only as an obligated duty for
the relief of the suffering and distressed of
their fellow citizens in time of danger and
need. Respectfully submitted,
N. x. brennan,
Jos. A. NAGLE,
s. p. GREENE,
Committee.
The report was received and signed by
all the delegates.
On motion, Martin A. Davey of Calves
ton, L. j. Lockctt of Brenham, w. Will
hams of Houston, Jos. A. Nagle of Austin,
and II. Karber of San Antonio were ap-
pointed committee on topics, TO report at
next convention.
Nominations for place Of meeting for next
being in order, Galveston, Dal-
las, Austin, San Antonio, Houston and
Waco were named and balloted for, and
Dallas, receiving q majsrity Of the votes,
on motion, was unanimously declared the
next place of meeting, on the second We'd
nesdaY IN June, 1876. I
Mr.. Connor, on behalf OF Dallas, stated
that the firemen OF Texas would receive
hearty welcome.
The following resolutions were then unan-
Imously adopted:
ResolOed, That the thanks of this conven-
ion be rendered papers Of Austin and rep
Of the press throughout the
State for the Courteous manner in which
hey have treated this convention.
R<sot1ed, That we tender our heartfelt
thanks to the president and his able assist
lnts for the faithful manner in which they
have performed the duties deyOlviDg upon
hem
Resolsed, That our thanks are due to
Ios- A. Nsgle, the.efiicient chief Of the Ere
department. Of Austin, his assistants and