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

by title, and referred to the proper
COMMITTEES or otherwise disposed of
as follow:
By Mr.. Jackson, of Smith: To built
an insane asylum in the northern part
of Texas. Point of location not
stated. Referred.
By Mr.. Townsend. of Colorado: Tt
provide for compensation of county
attorneys, magistrates, sheriffs, OF
constableS-tiXing fees for services
Referred.
Mr.. Frymier, of Houston: Resolu.
ton that the following committees bt
allowed clerks to be recommended by
the respective chairmen, as follows
Judiciary committee No. l, one clerk
judiciary committee No. 2, one clerk
finance committee, one clerk; internal
improvements, one clerk; revenue and
taxation, one clerk; education, one
clerk; state aSylumS, one clerk; to be
allowed each 81 per day, and that the
speaker appoint them to do duty in
committee on any work provided.
Mr.. Wurzbach, of Lamar,
said that he didn't know
how many clerks were necessary
He was willing to have fifty APP
pointed, whom the speaker could as
sign to duty, or. as many of them as
were required on the recommendation
OF the chairmen of the committees
Some of the committees would not
need any clerk, and some might need
two or three.
Mr.. Nash offered an amendment to
add, provided further that any COM
mittee may be furnished a clerk on
the vote of the majority of the CON-
mittee, after we know what their Ia
bOrS require. He didn't want anv
slnecureS where there was no work
for clerks, but if any committee'was
Durdened with work it should have a
clerk.
Mr.. Moursund, of BIanco, offered as a
substitute that the speaker appoint
such committee clerks as he NAV
deem necessary. to be assigned to SER
vice on as many committees as may be
deemed proper.
Mr.. WurZbach argued that Mr..
NaSh's amendment would not effect
the purpose which the gentleman con-
templated.
MIR. Nash explained that Mr.. Wurz-
bach's argument was in the line of his
own to save too much expenditure for
clerks.
Mr.. WurZbach-It will extend the
powers of the committees too much.
Speaker-The question is on the
adoption of the substitute of the gen.
tleman from Blanco.
The member from Van Zandt moved
postponement till one o'clock Wednes-
day.
Mr.. Moursund said the resolution
didnetinply thatall the clerks should
be appointed at once. The system he
proposed was that which had operated
Wen in the 18th legislature, and was
the best and cheapest.
Mr. Wurzbach thought the matter
should be determined at once and not
postponed.
Ene member from Walker agreed
with Hl. ~ UrZbacb. Six clerks, he
.LHagat would be needed, and it was
not Hr. e5S3ry to appoint oil the clerks
-t Once
BIZ, .yuler thought the tirsL reSo-
luton contemplated the necessities of
the case fully, and he proposed to ac-
eept the amendment.
The motion to postpone was lost,
and the substitute of the member
from Blanco was adopted.
Mr.. Labatt, of Galveston, offered
that all bills and reso-
utions should be printed, and 250
copies be distributed on the desks of
members, as soon as possible. Read
second time and referred to committee
IN printing.
INAUGURAL BALL.
Mr.. Smith, of Travis, presented
That the hall of the house
Of representatives be rendered to the
of arrangements during the
evening of the 23d inst, for the pur-
pose of the proposed Inaugural ball.
Mr.. Frymier thought there would
be difficulty about removing and re-
placing the furniture OF the hall.
Mr.. Smith said it could be done
material inconvenience to
,he proceedings of the legislature.
Mr.. Brown, of johnson, opposed
my such use of the hall.
Mr.. DuTant said, We were here for
different purpose. 1t would be a
of civilization and an in
suit to the state.
Mr.. Foster, of Limestone, asked if
here was no other suitable place.
Mr.. Smith-ThiS is the one large
Mr.. Jackson, of Smith, wanted to
know if there was anything in legis-
alton that required balls, and said he
was opposed to such use of the hall.
7 ,9uUhtpr and aDOlauSa
Mr.. Wurzbach offered a humorous
substitute in the shape of joint res
1lution of the house and senate, to the
effect that, whereas, there were ru-
nors as to the safety of the temporary
capitol building, and it was the duty
If the state to protect the life and
limbs of its representatives, a COM
mission be appointed in their interests
10 ascertain to what extent the
life and limbs of the members of the
18th legislature now assembled We're
n jeopardy, in order that the MEM
Oers may protect themselves; and that
5he Sergeant-at-armS ascertain what
value they place upon their lives and
secure policies for their protection.
Laughter.l
Mr.. Cochran, who said he had been
1usy writing, and had gotten behind
with the proceedings, created some
nerriment by inquiring what had be-
come Of the resolution about the
Jerks.
He was advised, and the preceding
was read for his further in
Mr.. Smith assured the house that
he furniture Of the hall would be
moved, and restored to it's place prop
erly.
The member from Johnson hoped
he resolution would be voted down.
Mr.. Scott regretted to see opposition
% anything that could be done to
honor the man who had just been
elected governor by $4,000 majority.
Mr.. Durant-Would it not be better
o honor him with an egg-nOg? My
constituents would make me dance
f any mistake should be made in my
rote.
The main question being called, the
esolution of Mr.. Smith was adopted.
Ayes 81, nays %.
The member from Webb (Mr. Bena-
'ides) changed his vote to aye, pend
ng the tally.
By Mr.. Ayres: To prevent careless
of firearms. Referred.
By Mr.. Lee: To reorganize the 18th |
judicial district so as to consist of |
cameron, Hidalgo, Starr, Zapata,
Webb, Encinal, Duval and Nueces |
Referred.
BY Mr.. Jones, of Henderson: To |
mend section 3 of the act to reorgan-
ze the Sd judicial district, approved
Iarch 10, 1879, so as to give Hender-
On county term of four weeks. Re