The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-02-16
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SECRETARY OF STATE BOWMAN,
in response to calls. took the floor. and
in a few remarks, paid Il glowing tribute
to the glory and grandeur of the Lone
Star State as we now behold her.
Dennis Corwin proposed 'The press"
and called upon
ALEX SWEET
to respond. The reporter tried 10 follow
that humble follower of Greeley, but the
constant roar of laughter produced by
his response drowned all his words, and
they were lost to the reportorial ear.
Suffice It to say the subject was thorough
ly sifted, and the choicest grains of wit
fell through the seiye.
NAT O. HENDERSON,
having been mentioned as the embodi-
ment of the United States, he rose in his
place and made a good speech. He very
good naturally said, referring to his
reported appointment to the
postmastership :at' Georgetown, that
''there is eighteen hundred dollars a year
in that office, and by the grace of God
To the sentiment, "The early days of
the Republic of Texas"
COLONEL JOHN S. FORD
was asked to respond. He did so IN an
eloquent and feeling manner. depicting
in thrilling words the glorious history of
the past. He would not forgetthe conser-
vatOrs OF the peace. He had witnessed
the growth of Texas from population of
30, 900 TO Its present magnificent standard,
and he could not but do justice to those
who were such important factors in the
achievement. of this grand spectacle.
Much of it was due to the eXertions of
those with whom the pleasures OF this
occasion are now being shared-the
sheriffs. He urged them to have but one
thought, one impulse, and let that be
duty.
"'ro the legal fraternity of Texas"
EX-GOVERNOR sToCKDALE
made happy response and appropriate
to the occasion, and the sentiment
"The health of the city government"
was acknowledged by
MAYOR sAYLoR,
who said he had no speech to make, but
in hoLoring the sheriffs of Texas, he
would ask all present to drink with him
their health, and it was done standing.
"The president of the Sheriffs' conven-
ton" was responded toby
CAPTAIN JONES,
he proposed the health of as good
sheriff as Texas ever had,
DENNIS CoRwIN.
Travis county's ex-sheriff acknowledged
the compliment becomingly and gave the
sheritfs and guests good send off by
wishing them good night. And thus
ended one of the most pleasant and
agreeable affairs that has transpired at
the capitol of Texas.
FOURTH DAY.
The association met yesterday morn
ing, at nine o'clock, and was called to
order by the president. A call of the
roll showed quorum to be present.
Sheriff Maddox moved, and his motion
prevailed, that Deputy Sheriff Haswell,
of Travis, be added TO the committee on
legislation; and Mr.. Haswell was accord
ingly so added.
Ex-Sheriff Corwin offered the follow
ing resolution, which was adopted by
rising vote:
ReSOlCed, That the Sheriff's Association
of Texas tender to Hon. John H. Tray
Ter, of Hood county, vote of thanks for
the noble, brave aud efficient manner in
which he advocated and defended the
cause of the sheriffs in the legislature of
Texas, at the last session, and that the
secretary be instructed to transmit copy
of this resolution to Mr.. Traylor, over the
seal of this association
Sheriff Edwards moved that commit
tee of five be appointed to report suitable
resolutions of thanks to the association.
The motion was carried, whereupOn the
chair appointed Sheriffs Edwards, Town
send, Maddox, Flatto and Hargett as the
committee.
The following resolutions were re-
ported, and unanimously adopted
ResOLped, That the thanks of this asso-
citation are hereby rendered to the citi-
Zens of Austin and heads of the depart
ments of state for the very kind and at
tentive manner in which the delegates to
the sheri1Is' convention have been re-
ceived and entertained during their visit
to the beautiful Capital City of Texas.
Such u bounded kindness will ever be
cherished in our hearts with the many
pleasant recollections of this meeting.
ReSOtced, That we return thanks to the
representatives of the Austin STATESMAN,
Houston Post, Galveston Nelos and San
Antonio Express for their attendance
upon, and publication of the pro-
ceedings of, this convention.
ReSOtCed, That we return our warmest
thanks to Colonel Ford, superintendent
deaf and dumb institute, DIR. Rainey,
superintendent institute for the blind,
and DR.. Graham, superintendent insane
ayslum, for the kind attention shown us
upon the occasion of our visit to the in
situations over which they preside.
Communications were received and
read from Sheriffs j. II. Millsap, of
Lamar, w. L. Yates, of Comanche, G.
E. Green, of Burnett, and w. p. Owens,
of Galveston, expressing their inability
to attend
On motion of Sheriff ]. c. Brown,
the convention adjourned to meet at
Waco, on the third Tuesday in Feb
ruary, 1888.