The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1882-02-16
SHERIFFS' CONVEA TION.
TEXAS sHERIFFS' Assoc
CITATION.
SECOND DAY-MoRN1Ne SESSION.

SECOND DAY-MoRNING SESSION.
The convention was ca led to order at
10 o'clock a. m. yesterday by ex-S.eriif
DOennis Corwin, and the first president
of the association. In discha' ging this
pleasant duty Captain Corwin said:
GENTLEMEN-As the president ha not
arrived on yesterday was called TO The
chair and adjourned the meeting until
10 o'clock today. AS l see before me
the handsome face of our worthy presi-
dent, Captain Ben. F. Jones, OF Dallas,
InOw call the meeting TO order and will
now Introduce him 10 the convention.
Captain Jones is from that fearfully
muddy city Of Dallas, (Auslin has some
mud, and il II had not been
for the railroads, ! don't suppose he
would be here now; but, as he is here in
body, heart and soul, / will introduce
him and let him speak for himself. Gen
tlemen, your president, Ben +. Jones.
lApplausel.
Upon taking The chair, Captain Jones
said:
GENTLENIEN-It is customary for pres
idents TO make n speech on occasions of
this kind, but as am no speaker, l will
not attempt it, and will only say that |
hope that this convention will be harmoni-
Gus, and that its labors may rebound 10 the
interest of the state and to the welfare
of those present. | now declare the con-
ventiOn ready to proceed TO business.
President in the chair.
The secretary, j. p. Kirk, called the
roll and announced quorum present.
The reading of the minutes of The last
,uaafiuar tuao IioNanooI with axnapf an
much thereof as embraced reports and
resolutions.
The following named sherifts enrolled
their names as members: G.. Van Hall,
McLennan county; w. Q. WISER, Rob
ertsOn county; Jno. Walters, Gillespie
county; J. IL. Stribling, Hood county;
]. V. Cunningham, Taylor county; X.
@. Ware, Mitchell county; ID. A. t.
Walton, Bee county, A. W. Brown,
Shelby county; H.. Z. Barber, Hays
county; ]. s. Davis, Hays county.
The secretary then read COM
munications from Sheriffs 7. S. Wyatt,
of Wilson county; G. T. Russell, of Blan-
co and +. III. Bayne, of Houston county,
expressing their regret at inability TO at
tend, and assuring the members that
they were in sympathy with whatever
action majority of the association
should see proper to take.
On motion of Mr.. Corwin, communi-
cations were received and ordered filed.
On motion of ex-SheriH Corwin, a
committee of three, on resolutions, was
appointed by the chair, consisting OF
Messrs. Corwin, Barber and Maddox,
10 whom all resolutions should be re-
ferrcd, and members were requested to
confer with said committee and submit
their ideas as to what action should be
taken at this time by the association.
The following resolution was intro
duced by Sheriff w. Il. Maddox, of
Tarrant:
Resolred, That we the sherifTs of
Texas, i'm convention assembled, do
solicit the Hon. o. M Roberts, governor
OF Texas, to address our body. And that
the chairman of this convention appoint
n committee of three TO wait upon his
excellency and make known to him the
wishes of this body, aud ascertain the
time when he will address us.
Mr. Corwin moved to amend by ex-
tending the invitation to the heads of
departments.
Sheriff Maddox accepted the amend
ment, and, rs amended, the resolution
was adopted.
The chair appointed the following
committee Shcr;fTs p. Cox, W. Q.
WISER and Nj. ii. Thomas.
Mr.. Corwin moved that the association
subscribe for five hundred copies of the
DAILY STATESMAN each day that the
association remain in session provided,
said paper contain full report of the
proceedings.
t.. tl,to ,,.lftat, naANatn Ttnr
win made some very sensible remarks
upon the power OF the press. He
would not substitute il, nor bride il, but
all must admit that it is great power in
the land. This body, to great extent,
was dependent upon the press for what
ever of good it may expect to accom-
plish for the people, or benefits to be con-
ferred upon themselves, and, therefore,
il should be patronized by the body as
far rs in their power laid
Sheriff j. G. Brown, of johnson, sec
onded the motion, and it was carried
unanimously.
On motion of Sheriff Tucker, of Will
hanson, the association adjourned until
three o'clock p. m.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The association met pursuant to ad-
journment, and was called to order by
the president.
Roll call was dispersed with, and
HON. F. LUBBOCK,
being presented by the committee, was
introduced by President Jones'
Governor Lubbock delivered one of
his Characteristic, sterling speeches He
thanked the convention for the honor
conferred in inviting him to be present.
In the course of his remarks he pictured,
in glowing colors, the rise and pro-
gress of Texas, from the days of her in
fancy, as republic, to the present time,
when she is looked upon as an
empire. People from all parts of the
world had their eyes upon our rich and
exhaustless soil, seeking homes and
fortunes This magnificent condition of
affairs was due, in great measure, by
the important part played by the sheriffs
OF Texas. He said they we're class of
he poor pay they get for
their services. lie hoped the govern
ment would recognize this fact, and give
them the compensation they deserve.
After illustrating in his own terse, vigor-
Gus and graphic manner, how sheTiffs
are so poorly paid, and again paying
them deserved compliment, Gov
ernor Lubbock closed with a
flight of oratory, which even surprised
many present who have often heard him
speak. Texas to-day presents to the
world the finest prospect of a growing
country that is read, or even dreamed.
You, gentlemen, should continue to play
the conspicuous part which characterized
you In the past, and push on this car OF
progress.
Governor Lubbock took his scat
amid rounds of applause, after which
HON. W. c. WALSH,
commissioner of the general land Office,
was introduced by the convention Cap
tain Walsh said that he beloneed to thai
class of people who never make speeches,
because, like countryman of hls,~ 'hC
never opened his mouth but he put his
foot in II" IL Is needless 10 say
the countryman referred to was d
Frenchman, born in the north of Ireland
Notwithstanding the Captains innate
modesty, he made very appropriate
speech. He endorsed most heartily
all that Governor Lubbock had said.
"Show me county with = brave, gener
Gus hearted sheriff; one who Is terror
/. to evil doors, and l will show you PEG
Pile who are prosperous and happy.
: congratulate Texas upon the fact that she
has, throughout her broad limits, ar
efficient corps of sheriffs. To each OF
you, gentlemen, l extend the warmest
welcome to our capitol city" Zap
planse.
At the conclusion Of the remarks Z
recess of 10 minutes was taken. At the
cxXF ION OF the recess the association