The Dallas weekly herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1885, 1881-01-20
XVIITH LEGISLATURE.
THE SEVENTH DAYS PROCEEDINGS
LieuteDant-Gev Sayers Retfres
and Introduces His successor,
Lieutenant Governor storey
Remarks OF Both Gentleman-
GoverBOr's Levee Last
Night-MiscelIane0u
SENATE.


morning pursuant to adjournment.
Prayer was offered by b. W. Brown.
On motion of Mr.. Duncan, the reading Of
the journal was dispensed with.
A message was received srom the house
that that body was ready to receive the SEN
ate in Joint session, to witness the inaugurs-
ton of the governor and Acknowledgements.
The senate went into joint session with.the
house at 1915 The governor elect not be-
ing ready, the senate retired from joint see-
sion at 1920.
| Mr.. shannon reported on senate bill No. l5,
Recommending its passage and that one hun
dred copies of the bill be printed Adopted.
Mr. Terrell reported on senate bill No. 25,
requesting that it bo referred 10 the commit
tee on stesk and stock raising.
Mr.. Houston reported on joint resolution
No. IL, recommending its passage. Rsad
first time.
Mr.. Buchanan, of Grimes, reported on
senate bill No. s, finding it correctly en-
crossed.
Mr.. MarLin, Of Navarro, reported on SEN
ate bill No. 0, recommending its passage,
and that one hundred copies OF the bll! be
printed. Adopted,
Mr.. Stewart offered joint resolution
amending section l |, article OF the consu-
tuition. Referred.
Mr.. Stewart Introduced 9 bill making an
tappropriation Of $2Sl 1853 04 to the perma-
nent school fund Of the STATE, and directing
the inves ment Of said money. Referred.
Mr.. Houston offered a joint resolution re-
curing the employment OF female clerks.
| Referred
Mr. Lane offered joint resolution amend
ing section 8, article Z, Of the constitution.
Referred.
Mr.. Shannoa introduced bill amendi.
article 375. chapter 4, title II, of the revisit,
statutes. Referred.
Il Mr.. Rsiney introduced bill amending ar
ticle 1,2S9, chapter II, title 20, revised stat
utes. Referred,
Mr.. Homsn offered resolution amending
senate rule No. l3. r ferred.
! On melton of Mr.. Houston, senate bill
Nos. 8 and l3 were ordered printed for use
the ssnste.
Mr.. Homsn reported on resolution offered
Mr.. Moore in regard TO printing bills,
mmending it be not adopted.
r. Stubbs introduced bill amending
% 1856, chapter TO- title 81, revised
cs. Referred. AlRo bill amending
1865, chapter 8, tile 20, revised stat
deferred.
Hoech introduced bill amending
10, title ~, revised statutes. Re-
I,rtiu, Of Cooke, reported on bids
~ the senate journal, Il. w. Swim
the best and lowest bidder.
ate returned 10 joint session With
II ii a. M. Senate returned from
b n, 1906 p. m.
ht. governor Sayers made few
appropriate remsrks ON his re-
pa the chair and introduced his
!. j. Story, who also made q
y.
reported on the senate resolu-
g rule 13, Recommending its
offered resolution that there
10 standing committees of the
pitteo on representation and
Referred.
ptil $50 tomorrow merning.
overnor Sayers, 10 retiring,
buing address: "Senators, in
is position / express TO you
NEST heartfelt thanks for
.urtesus kindnesses and
py term. i leave here
ublio 10 private life with
ps that each sud every one
health, wealth and pros
relation Of life. Yeur
I| I'M never be forgotten, and
best wishes that ! can
coisor is that he may re.
nc sRms uniform and ex-
uhlca you hays invariably
Hnyself have now the
6uclrg to you your presid-
ensut governor Storey"
Ternor Storey on taking the
said: "Gentemen Of the stnste-ln
Ilming the right aRd responsible duties Of
rptesident of the sens;e, am deeply
sensible Of tho delicate task l
have to perferni, and | earnestly
crave the indulgence. forbesrance and hearty
, CO. speration Of eash atd every member ef
thusenAie 10 ala me 10 toe discharge Of ever y
duty in the transaction Of the Business Of the
, sera.e. | will doubtless commit errors To
correct them will be no lees pleasure than
boupden duty. It shall be my earnest e.
: fort 70 eenduct ysur business In strict ae-
cSrdaDco with the rules provided BY this hon
orable hosy, 50 that harmony may prevail
aaopg Us, ans the best interests of Texss
isubserved, and IL can succeed As well ~ my
honorAbls predecessor, | shall be satiifeo.
HoUsE.
Meruipg sessisn--The bsEse was called 70
, order at $50 and quorum found present.
The chaplain, NcOcmbs, was excused I'LL
! Saturdsv.
Mr.. Plumly was excused for absence yes
! terday.
Mr.. Frymier was excused on account Oi
. sickness.
The journal was corrected.
: The seaais H,et the house at 1910 In joint
; session to vitpess the iuhugurstion Of The
e governor and iieutsDsni governor elect. Toe
, csmmittss on insugurAtion reported that
+, the governor was rot ready. The joint sss-
sion sdjournsd tll IL snd the senEte then
E rttirea 70 their chamber
Mr.. Weeds presented memorial from
the ciitzess Of KEEfmSn county to char q
the county boundaries.
Bills and rss0iufisuf were offered a
. follows
b, II. Dnvi5son-Te snsnd chapter G
Q section 376, revised Grim nal Etstuies forbid
= ding the giving or selling OF intoTisat ne
! liquors TO minOrss and imposing fine ol
! 500.
p By Mr.. Johnston-A bin - regulst'
' sttorneys' liens in the state .of Tsrns- Re
n ferrea