The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1881-01-20
XYlITH LEGISLATURE.
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THE SEVENTH DAYS PROCEEDINGS,
Liedferant-GOvernor sayers Retirss
and Introduces Ris Successor,
AieuteNnnk GOvCrn1r storey
Remarks OF Both GenGlemsn-
GOVerhor's Levee Last
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SNNATn.
Special to the Herald.

| SENATE,
| Special to the Herald.
Austin, Jan. 1S,.-rhe senate met this
morning pursuant to adjournment.
Prayer was offered by B. ". Brown.
On motion of Mr.. Duncan, the reading Of
the journal was dispensed with.
A message was recevca scom tho house
that shat body Was ready to receive the ,eu-
ate in joint session., to witness the insusura.
ton of the governor and Acknowledgements.
The senate wsnt into joint session with the
house at 1915. The governor elect not be.
ing ready, the s,aate retired from joint ses-
sion at 1920.
Mr. Shannon reported on senate bill No. Is,
recommending its passage and that one hun
drod copies Of the bill be pr,Ated. Adopted.
Mr.. ferrell reported on senate bill No. 25,
requesting that it be referred TO the commit
toe on stock and stock-raiSing.
Mr. Houston reported on Joint resolution
No. II, recommending lis passage. Read
frst time.
Gtr. Buchanan, of Grimes, reported on
senste bill No. 5, finding i. correctly en-
srosGed.
Sir. Martin, of Negsrro, reported on son.
ata bill No. 9, recommending It's passage,
and thst one hundred copies of the bill be
priatad, Adopted.
Mr. Stewart offered Joint resolution
amending section |, article Of the cons.i-
tuition, Referred.
Mr.. Stewart introduced bin making an
appropriation Of $23l,9.S Oh to the perms-
neni school fund 81 tins STATE, and directing
tbo ipy9i men! Vi asid money. Rofo;r9d.
Mr. Houston offered joint resolution re-
qairlng the employment Of female clerks.
| Referred.
Mr. Lane offered joint resolution AMEND.
iug section 9, article I, of the constitution.
Referred.
1Ir. Shannoa introduced bill amondi
article S15, chapter 4, title II, of the rovis
statutes. Referred.
Mr. Rainey introduced bill gmendiRg ar
ticlo l,2o9, chapter II, title 20, revised stat
utes. Referred.
Mr. Holman offered resolution smopding
senate rule No. l3. R-ferred.
On motion Of Mr.. Houston senate bin
Nos, and l3 were ordered printed for use
of the senate.
Mr. Homan reportad on q resolution offered
by Mr. Moore in regard to printing bills,
recommending il be not udouCi.
Mr.. Stubbs introduced bill amending
article 1856, chapter 10, title 81, regiqgd
ststutss. Referred. Ala0 a bill 17aoa3ier
article 1895, chspIer s, tiiia -, revised stat
utea, Referred
Mr. Gooch introduced BIZ amending
ehspLor 10, title ", revised statutes. Re,
ferrad.
Mr, Martin, Of Cooke, reported on bids
for printing the senate Journal, II. w. SWIM.
della being the beat and lowest bidder.
The senate returned to Joint session with
the house at II a. m. Senate returned from
Joint session q, l20j p. u.
Lieutenant governor Sayers mado few
eloquent aud appropriate remarks On his re-
tirement fram the chair and introdaced bis
successor, l.. j. Story, who also made
short sddreos.
Mr. HOmah reported on tho senate resolu-
lon amending rue ID, recommending its
| adoption.
Mr.. Shpnnsn oHered sresolution that there
be added to the standing committees of the
senate committee On representation and
spportioGmsnl. Referred
Adjourned Rntil 0,3O Tomorrow morning
LieuteRsnt.Goyern9r Sayers, in retiring.
made the following sdJraas: Senators, ia
retiring from this position / express to you
my slu0orest and molt heartfelt thanks for
your many eaurtGSNs kindnespss sAd
forbosraacc curing NY term. lcsve here
and retire from public 10 private life with
the hoar!isst wishes .haL each and evory ono
yoa may have health, wealth and pros.
party ia every relation Of life Your
coHrtfseI 10 me will never be forgotten, and
the highoat and best wishes that can
extend to my successor is that ha may rs
eSivo al yosr hasds iRs Sans uuitsrm and ex-
ceodng kindaossc. winch you hsye invariably
EXTENDED toward nynSlf. | have now the
pleasure OF introducing TO you your presid-
ing oAeer LieulsHaAt governor Storey"
Leutenan,-goyernsr Storey on taking the
chair asid: "Gaatlomen of tho stnSts-In
s''uming the right and responsble duties Of
president OF the senate, | am deeply
sensible Of the delicate task III
hsvs 70 perform, and | earnestly
crave the indulgence, forbesr8nce md hearty
corporation Of oaCh sBd ovcry member sfI
tie scnSte 10 aid me in the diicharge of eya,y
duty in tho tranrSction Of tho business Of the
senate. l will doubtless commit errors To
eSrrsot them will b0 no lass pleasure than
boundau duty. ltshall be my earnest OK.
lort TO e1uduc. ysnr business in strict nc.
cordanoe with the ruls5 provided by this hon
cradle body, 50 that harmony msy preysiI
among rs, and the best interests of Texas
subseryGd, and if can succeed rs well as n,y
honorable predecessor, shall bo satiaasi.
HOUSE.
MSnihg session The hease was called 10
ordor OF $3.50 and quorum found present.
Tbs chaplain, McCOmbs, was excused till
Saturday.
Dir. Plumly was excused for sbssoee yes-
terday.
Mr. FrJmier was excused on account of
sickness.
The Journal was corrected.
The senate met the house at 1910 in Joint
session to witasss the Inauguration Of the
governor and lieutenant. governor elect. The
COMMITTEES on Inauguration reported that
the governor was pot ready. The ioiat ses-
zion adjourned till II, aad the se1ste then
retired TO t6Oir chamber
Mr.. Woods presented memorial from
the citizens Of Kaufman county to change
the county boundaries.
Bills and resolutions were offered ne
follows:
II. 4,