The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-02-23


NtSu alton. ani respectfully recommen,
that they Ice adopted.
r. ;. STOCKD,LE,
"A. l.. BENTLEY,
j. A.PEACOCk,
p. WREN.
W. ID. REYNOLDS.
ResoiSsS; I. That 10 establishing per
manent policy Tor the management anC
disposition of the lands held by the state
for the benefit OF the university, school,
and ssylums, II Is, In the opinion OF thi:
convention, the best Interest of the stock
men that they SHOULD be allowed to pur'
chase at a ialr price, on long credit
with moderate Interest, pay able annually
2. That II will be but fair TO the pres.
ent occupants t. give them, in pui chase
or lease. the preference.
3. That legislation upon this subject
should guard the occupants against the
expressions OF the speculators, by ade-
quate provisions in the laws, aud secure
them 10 their dealings with the owners
OF alternate sections, by allowing condi-
tional purchases aud leases from the
state.
1. That, IN leasing, the terms should
be long, or the lease renewable at the Op.
ton OF the lessee, on fair terms, in order
to justify fencing aud other improve.
ments under "A lease.
y. That any line fixed with reference 70
a distinct policy as 10 grazing and farm
Ing lands should be carefully adjusted ac-
cording TO the facts and made certain by
natural lines OF county boundaries.
President Miller laid before the con-
vention the following communication
INTERSArIoNAL AND GREAT NORTH J
ERIN X. X. LEASED PROPERTIES.
AUSTIN STATION, Feb. II, 1882.
MI. F. Miller, President stockmen's Cou-
yention.
DEAR SIR would inform you that l
am instructed to issue, on your certl6-
/ cate, return tickets at one-iith Q-5th)
fare to those delegates of your conven-
ton who failed to obtain excursion
tickets. Respectfully.
z. }. LAwLEss,
! Agt. I. Il G. \. K. r.
! Secretary Lambert laid before the con-
vention the following communication:
FRIDAY, February IT, 1852.
Col. Will Lambert, Secretary Stockmen's Con-
| yentiOn:
l take this early opportunity of ex-
| pressing my very hearty thanks to the
| geutlemauly members OF the stockmen's
! convention, for so kindly and generously
aiding me In relieving the restitution OF
the Bay land Orphan Home, and making
their hard lot better. With frall health
and discouragIng weather, standing alone
US have, between disaster and success,
only those who can realize how disbear-
tenIng my position was, will feel how
| sincere and hearty are my thanks. Ali
| future stockmen's conventions will find
a warm place in my heart. You are all
invited to the concert without charge.
Very truly yours,
Mrs. CHARLES w. BARNES.
The convention acknowledged its re-
ceptiOn of the communication with APP
plause.
RESOLUTIONS.
BY Ex-Governor Sayers:
Resolved, That the thanks of this con-
vention be, and are hereby rendered the
citizens of Austin, for the courtesy, kind
ness aud attention shown its members
during the sitting of this convention.
BY Mr.. w. q. Lewis:
Resolved, That all parties who Intend
driving stock the present season upon
the trails, be requested to advertise in
the official organ of this association their
70 q brands, IN order that each man may
be enabled TO know his neighbor's brand,
and thus be enabled to protect each other
In his property; provided, that such
publication shall not cost exceeding two
dollars for each brand, with address OF
owner.
BY Mr. Evans:
Resolved, That we would recommend
that the legislature make ample pro-
visions for the compensation of sheriffs,
and other officers, dischargIng duties
in their efforts to enforce the laws, and
to bring violators TO justice, believing
that by rendering them ample support
that il will, at AN early date, do away
with the necessity of military aid in any
part of the state.
ON motion OF Governor Sayers, the
resolution was laid on the table.
BY Mr.. q. Il Cade, of Louisiana;
OgennltIOn
and postoffice address of the members of
this convention be published in pamphlet
form for distribution among the members.
The resolution was adopted.
BY Mr.. John n. simpson:
Resolved, That IL is the sense OF this
convention, that the present force of
rangers be continued in the field.
Tue resolution was adopted.
BY Mr.. e. W. White:
Be IL resolved, That the legislature at Its
next session, should so amend the laws In
reference to the firing and burning of
prairies, as that any person who shall
build a lire on the public highway, or on
land not his own, and who shall leave the
same without having first extinguished II,
shalt be subject 10 heavy fine or convic-
ton. Even though the flre so lett may
not result in damage to any range.
BE 1t further Resolved, The legisla-
| ture should, IN the o. Union of this con-
yenti0n, pass stringent laws to prvent
the irinS OF prairies by locomotives on
the railroad lines through the state.
The resolution was adopted.
Messrs. ID. IL. Snydor, Z. Goodnight, j.
| +. Evans, j. K. Stevens, John n. Simp-
son, Burk Burnett and III. Ii. Campbell
| joined In the following:
| WHEREAS, 1t has become custom IN
| some sections of country where cattle are
| handled by roundup systems, for men to
gather around grub wagons to that ex-
| tent that IL has become great annoyance
as well rs heavy expense. Therefore,
be 1t
Resolved, That we adopt the custom
OF charging 80 cents per day for the board
| of all men that may come to our camps
during said round-ups.
The resolution was adopted.
Governor Sayers offered the following I:
Resolved, That the names of I. NJ.
Coleman aud j. +. Scott be added to the
executive committee of the Texas Live
| Stock association.
Tho resolution was adopted.
CLOSING SCENES.
No further business appearing upon
the secretary's table, recess of ten mln-
utes was declared, during which time the
members paid up their annual dues and
| assessments and exchanged pleasant
greetings over the prospective good
work of the convention.
The body having been called to order,
President Miller said:
GENTLEMEN OF THE CONVENTION -
The labors of this body are now at an
end. congratulate you upon the per-
feet harmony which has characterized
the deliberations of this convention. 1
hope you will have safe and pleasant
| return to your homes. beg again to re-
turn my thanks for the courtesy you
have shown me during the time have
had the honor 10 sit AS your presld-
| ing officer. There now remains but one
duty to perform, therefore, in conformity
/ to the resolution heretofore adopted,
now declare this convention adjourned,
10 meet In Austin, ON the first Tuesday in
February, 1883. lApplause.1
county commandment.
In addition TO the proceedings hereto
fore published, the following changes In
polling places have been made by the
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