San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-03-01
FROM AUSTIN.
Legislative and General Notes.
AUSTIN, Feb. 9th. 1888


b.en A resolution introduced In the Senate TO u
effect that tbi, Legislature will cease TO grind a
I2,n on tho 18th day Of March. unless reconvene'
nv tho Governor. That this will be done. 10 said b,
men who speak from a standpoint that enables then
IN sneak knowingly. But little has yet been accom-
plshed. Most Of the bills introduced have been re
ferred TO- aud acted upon. by the different commit
tees. Hence most OF them are up for third reading
and final passage, which ELECTS prolonged discus
sioo upo most OF them
The Joint committee appointed to inspect the
alamo" and Milam's resting place. and TO secure
IN regard to the condition OF tho graves
of Fannins men and Kings men, who tell at Goliad
and Kefugio, have returned from San Antonio, and
in their report recommend that twenty thousand
dollars DO appropriated to purchase the Alamo
Church The city OF San Antonio and the Alamo
Monumental Association" agree 20 unite In super
Sising aud keeping in good order and repair said
building free from all expense to the State. saia
building when purchased, to be under the super
vision of the Commissioner Of Insurance, Statistics
aud History.
That the condition OF the cemeteries at Goliad
end Reiugio imperativeiy demand public attention.
and recommend that three thousand dollars be ap-
propriated to enclose the ground where Col. Fam
Minis men are buried and TO erect a suitable men,
ument 20 their memory at Goliad. And further re-
solve thst two thousand dollars be appropriated to
erect monument to Capt. King and his men at Re-
fugio.
There has been bill introduced In the Senate to
ra,ify the lease Of the Penitsntiaries, which was
acted upon by the Committee on Penitentaries In
which seven of he Committee favor the bill and
five dissent, but two OF the majority reserve Inc
right to change their vote should they see proper,
when the bin comes before the senate, thus making
about tie In the Senate.
There has also been bill introduced in the
House to revoke the lease, in which the Chairman
of the Coamittes Penitentiaries says that about
ten are in favor of rcvoking the lease, with seven
for ratiiyng the samc; hut no direct vote has yet
been taken IN the Committee room because the
House Committee expect to act and report upon the
Senate and House bills at the same time. and avoid
making two reports. But as neither Dill has yet
been reached in their regular orAr they will hardly
be reached and disposed of this session.
Resolution by Observation-Disclosures, monument
il bs!ng erected in the City OF Washington, ID. c.,
called the Washington Monsm0nt; and. whereas
each State u the Union 10 subscribing material,
TO- witt rocks properly inscribed representing each
State: and, whereas, tho State OF Texas Is SO far
not represented be it, therefore, resolved, that the
Committee on State Affairs be, and they are hereby
instructed to examine into this matter aud report
by bill or otherwise.
Mr.. McBride-A bill an for the relief Of Jas. A.
Wren, ey-sheriG Of Hays county, for services pea
Toned In felony cases. as approved by 3. W. Moore,
September, 1880. for tho amount Of $lO6.7O, which
IA k,, ,ha mi ffpa nd
this bill. together with others, take effect from and
after its passage.
Committee on State Affairs, to whom was referred
q petition from the citizens Of New Brauufels to
contract their corporate limits, are Of the opinion
that the rights specially prayed for should be ac-
corded to all cities and towns, and the subjecs mat
ter become general law.
Committee on Privileges and Eections-To amend
the civil statutes and to provide for the establish
meut of two ballot boxes in each election precinct
in each county, to be known and designated as Bal
lot Box No /" and ballot Box No. B." have con-
sidered the same and recommend Its passage.
Judiciary Committee No. l reported that Senate
bfll I'll do pass, which is as follows:
An set authorizing the County Commissioner
Court issue bonds tor the erection of court houses
and jsils, and to levy tax to pay the same.
Mr.. Harrison-Joint resolution instructing the At
torney General to inquire into the validity OF the
leases of railroads In the State, and to bring Suits
II necessary, to nulnfy the same.
Committee on Internal lmprovemeuts--Refused
TO favor IAN act require the railroad companies
in this State to allow passengers to travel on
their roads, when they do not at least two pas
senger trains each way every twenty -four hours"
Johnson, Of Collin dissolution iustructing the
Finance committee to investigate and report wheth
er the State Treasurer's bond should be Increased
from $685. 900 or not.
Senator Traylor--An act TO further provide Tor
the supervision and management Of the construction
Of the new State capitol building. and to make an
appropriation therefor.
senator Buchanan--To establish and maintain a
system Of Normal Institutes for the qualification Of
teachers.
Judiciary Committee No. IAN act better defu-
ing the duiies Of the attorney General and Comp
,rolIer In enforcing the collection Of accounts due
the state from desuliiRg tax collectors, and to pro-
vide for the fees Of the Attorney General, and to
rrpe.l ell laws and parts Of laws in eOuhet with
this act
senate Bill lsO-An act TO provide for the pay
met Of the expenses Of attached witnesses in felO-
nv Gases
Jyiut Resolution Inviting General DisI and
sber Mexican citizens route 20 Texas 20 visit the
Capital city.
Jutseisry No. l-"An act prOSldius 9 penslty
sgIinst any engineer railway trsiu uho fails ts
Tirg the beIi blo~ the ~Lisus al road crossing
- uhs f.s 10 bring bis train TO q igll stop At .
railroad crossing"
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