The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-18
Eighteenth Legislature.
sixth Days Proceedings.
SENATE.
AusrIN. Ian. Is. 1883.

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quorum being present.
Prayer by the chaplain: Our
Father which art in heaven, we thank
Thee for the rest of the Sabbath day
Just passed, and for the light ana
privileges of this Monday morning,
and we pray Thee that as those SEN
ators enter upon their duties to-day
they may so deliberate, and so vote
that they will not fear anything
when they 20 before their
constituencies or when they go before
that far more awful and terrible
Judgment seat of God. We pray Thee
TO teach them that the fear of the
Lord is the beginning of wisdom and
to depart from evil is understanding.
We ask Thee to bless them with
strength and health; bless their fami-
lies and bless the commonwealth, so
that we shall all rejoice in the peace
that cometh from Thee; and Thine
shall be the praise both now and for
ever. Amen.
On motion of Mr.. Johnston, of
Shelby, Messrs. Chesley and Stratton
were added to the committee on con-
stitutional amendments and Mr.. Ches-
ley TO the committee on education.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES.
judiciary No. l.-Mr. Terrell, for q
majority of the committee, reported
adversely upon senate bill No. 80,
making husband and wife competent
witnesses against one another in di-
vorce suits.
Messrs. Davis, Stratton and Shannon
presented dissenting report upon the
same bill.
The memorial of the merchants ex-
change of Dallas, in relation to the
issuance of writs of attachment to
seize the property of citizens in GER
tainIcases was reportedupon unfavora-
bly,.
Public Lands.-AIr. Matlock, for
sQmittee, recommended the passage
OF 4 committee substitute for senate
bill No. %, suspending the sale of
public school, university and asylum
lands and all vacant and unappropri-
ated lands of the state.
Also, the passage of senate bill No.
10, repeating the veteran act.
Judicial Districts.-Mr. Harris,
chairman, reported favorably senate
resolution No. IL, relative to ascer-
tanning the number of days of work
: of the various district courts in 1881
Ind 1882, with the recommendation
lot 800 printed circulars be printed
1.-THE purpose of sending To district
clerks requesting them to comply
with the Instructions Of the resolu-
ton.
SELECT COMMITTEES.
BY Mr.. Chesley, Ior the committee
ON Inauguration and installation, the
following: After conference with
81 =. l. ..rrranI that tho ON
ate assemble in Joint session with the
house of representatives, in the hall
OF the house, ut II o'clock m, on
Tuesday, January 10, 1883, to witness
the Inauguration and installation of
( the governor and lieutenant governor
elect, and that Judge A. ). Walker
administer the oath of office to those
officials, and that invitation
be extended to members of
the supreme court, court
OF appeals and commissioners
OF appeals and to the public generally
to be present at the Inauguration.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.
BY Mr.. shannon: A bill to provide
for per diem pay of officers and EN-
ployes of the senate.
Also, bill to restore the criminal
Jurisdiction to the county court of
Parker county, heretofore belonging
to said court. Referred.
{. BY Mr.. Terrell: a bill providing a
mode of designating homestead;
providing that in the country it shall
consist of less than 200 acres Of land
with improvements, and in towns or
In cities less than lot or lots on which
residence stands.
Also, a bill preventin z tax collectors
from collecting taxes rntil their bond
Is approved.
Also, bill regulating the practice
of dentistry in this state; providing
that all dentists shall he examined by
a board of examiners before a license
shall be issued to them. Referred.
BY Mr.. King: A bill authorizing
courts 10 dismiss original writs of at
tachment when the allegations in the
affidavit therefor are not proven on
trial. Referred.
BY MIR. Davis, by request: A bill
providing that any person who has no
homestead shall acquire one of not
more than 800 acres nor less than 40
acres upon the public school lands.
Also. a bill confirming patents and
surveys by virtue of headlight and
bounty warrants issued under special
laws enacted after March 81, 1870, and
prior TO April Z. 1876. Referred.
BY Mr.. Chcsley: A bill amendatory
of articles 1915, 1916, 1919 and to repeal
AT ticle 1920 of the revised statutes re-
lating TO process and returns. Re
hirred.
BY Mr.. Kleberg: a bill extending
the time within which lands which
have been sold for taxes and bought
In by the state may be redeemed.
BY MIR. Traylor: \ bill amendatory
OF the present election law, providing
that the county judge shall count the
vote on the Saturday following
an election and forward the re-
turns to the secretary of state,
who shall count the same on the first
Monday in December after the cleo
tion. Referred.
By Mr.. Jones: A bill authorizing
the setting of cases for trial or dispo-
sition in the district courts. Referred.
BY Mr.. Matlock: A bill repeating
the law granting certificates to veter-
ans. Referred.
BY Mr.. Peacock: 4 bill to amend
law relating to hiring county con-
victs. Referred.
BY Mr.. Martin: A bill amendatory
OF article 22o7, revised statutes, so as to
provide that papers recorded in the
county clerks office shall be admitted
) In evidence without the necessity of
proving their execution.
Also. joint resolution providing
that the state tax for paying the pub
lie debt shall never exceed 90 cents,
and that counties shall not levy ex-
ceeding 25 cents, except to pay debts
already incurred. Referred.
BY. Mr.. Cooper, by request: A bill
to amend the revised civil statutes.
providing that where a county convict
refuses to work he may be placed in
stocks until he expresses willingness
60 labor.
Also, bill amending Art. 1915 re-
lating to the manner of serving and
contents of citation and repeating
Art. 1916 on the same subject. Refer
red.
BY Mr.. Houston: A bill to amend
Art. AS revised statutes. providing
for the payment for private property
when used by the city council for
widening, opening or altering streets.
Also, bin preventing county Off
GERS. their deputies or employees from
purchasing property at tax sales
Also, bill providing that county
officers shall not receive fees not al
lowed by law. Referred.
BY Mr.. Gibbs: A bill requiring a
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