The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18


trodneed BY Gen. Maxey failed to be passed by
congress, have made no appointments 81
commissioners, and none OF the money Appro-
prlated for thst obi ct has been expended.
II the history OF this matter, including the
former en- lTts TO establish this line, be exam
ined into, In addition 10 What Texas has lately
done In repBId 10 the settlement OF this dts
puted line, Il will be 4 und that Texas and her
authorities have acted with a booming fair
nese, which, I undertake 10 say, has not been
met In the same spirit by the authorities OF the
United StAtcs.
Having thus submitted this explanation Of
the merits Of our claim, ana OF what has been
done concerning II during my administration,
10 is now lelt 10 the wisdom OF nv successor and
Of the legislature to take such furth action ar
may be deemed necessary. right and Just In pro-
tectiBg the interests Of the state.
q. NJ RosEErs. Governor
JOINT COMMITTEE REPORT.
THE joint committee appointed to
arrange the time. place and manner of
opening and publishing returns men
toned III section 3. article 4 of the
constitution, beg leave to report that
at the conference it was agreed
that such returns should be opened
and published in the manner prescrib-
ed by the constitution ut IL O'clock a
m, January II, 1883. in the hall of the
house of representatives.
lSigned DAVIS, for Senate.
WILSON, for House."
Mr.. Terrell-I move the reference
Of the message Just received from his
excellency to the committee on federal
relations. Carried.
The Chair-The report just receiv-
ed states the hour for the joint ses-
sion, and it will be well to take vote
upon It.
Mr.. johnson called for the reading
of the report.
Mr.. Houston-As it is approaching
the hour agreed for the joint session,
move the adoption of the report.
Report adopted.
BY Mr.. Pfeuffer: Resolved, That a
Joint committee from the house an /
senate be appointed, to be composed
Of three members from each house, to
enquire into the condition of the gov |
errors mansion and report what re
pairs will be necessary to put the |
same in an inhabitable condition.
Mr.. Houston-I move to strike out |
the syllable "in" before habitable.
Mr.. Pfeuffer-I accept the amend |
ment with pleasure.
Resolution adopted.
BY Mr.. Gibbs: Resolved, that the |
secretary of the senate send three |
copies of the governors message rela- |
tive to Greer county to each of our |
hgressmen, and ten copies to each |
our United States senators. with |
The request to make an earnest effort |
TO secure speedy and just settlement |
OF the matter in controversy.
Mr.. Terrell-The message has gone |
TO the committee ON federal relations |
TO inquire into the matter; refer your /
resolution to them also.
Mr.. Gibbs-I am willing first to 90 |
TO the committee, but the copies of the |
message should be forwarded at once.
BY Mr.. Peacock: A bill TO diminish |
the jurisdiction OF the coety courts |
of certain counties, and to conform |
the Jurisdiction of the district courts |
to such change. Referred.
The Chair-ln accordance with the |
resolution passed a few minutes ago,
/ appoint on the committee Messrs. |
: Pfeuffer, Terrell and Buchanan.
By Mr.. Pfeuffer: A petition from |
the citizens of Comal. asking certain 1
changes in the charter of lhe city of |
New Braunfels, authorizing an extern
sion Of the city limits. Referred.
Mr.. jones' move that the senate |
repair % the hall of representatives
anf roeeed to countth gubernato-
$50 70.
-R0tlhed that the house is
r.t receive the senate, or that it
red to count the vote.
Ones-It was stated by SEN
.ter q ut the house had passed the
resolution.
The Chair--It is true that there is
such a report in circulation, but the
senate has not been officially informed
hv the hOuse that IL is so
AT this moment messenger from
the house brought information that
the house was prepared to meet the
senatein joint session and proceed to
count the vote for governor and
lieutenant governor.
Mr.. Jones renewed his motion and
the senate repaired to the house.
At | o'clock p. IN. the senate re-
turned to the chamber.
at the request of Mr.. Shannon, the
senator from Fayette was excused
from attendance until Monday next.
On motion of Mr.. Gooch, the senate
adjourned to ESQ p. III.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
The roll call developed that quo
rum Of the senators were absent.
After visiting the various committee
rooIns, the sergeant-at-arms finally |
brought sufficient number of the alb
sent members to complete quorum,
when the senate Immediately adjourn
ed to the house to continue the cleo
fion count.
O'CLOCK P. NJ.
Upon the senate returning to the
senate nall Mr.. Harris moved to adj
iourn until Saturday 10 a. m.
Mr.. Gibbs-I move to adjourn to
Monday morning at 10 o'clock.
Mr.. Fleming-Mr. Walsh, the land
commissioner, is quite anxious and
desires abill passed ut once that has
been introduced in the senate.
Mr. Gibbs-I withdraw my motion.
Mr.. Harris-I understand the sena-
Tor objects to adjourning till Monday.
MIR. Fleming-I think the bill should
be passed without delay.
Mr.. Harris-I understand that the
committee is ready to report, and l
course.
Mr.. Matlock, for majority of the
committee on public lands, reported
favorably on senate bill No. "a, all-
thorizing the commissioner of the
general land office to appoint six adj
ditional clerks for period not to ex-
coed ninety days and at salary not
over SO per month.
Mr.. Matlock moved that the consti-
tutional rule requiring bills to be read
on three separate days DO suspended
and the bill passed to its engrossment.
The vote, however, showed that
quorum of the senators was not pre-
sent, and on motion of Senator Harais
the senate adjourned to Saturday at
10 q m.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,.
House convened at the appointed
hour, Speaker Gibson in the chair and
q quorum present. Absent: Messrs.
Blount. Chenoweth, Douglass, Frank.
Henderson, Kendall, Mathews and
Phelps. II
Prayer by the chaplain, Rev. DR..
Poindexter: D, Lord. great and good,
Thou art high and lifted up, in the