The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-01-25

vices; therefore, be 1t
Resolved, By the senate of the state
Of Texas.
/. That Hon. L. J. Storey, lieuten-
ant governor and president of the SEN
ate of the state of Texas, has Impair
italy and faithfully discharged the
duties of this Office.
2. That as a part of the administra-
ton which during the last four years
has not only arrested the tendency to
increase the state debt, but have done
much towards paying off the same
and to promote economy in all the
of the government and
increase the efficiency of the laws, the
Hon. l.. j. Storey deserves the conf
dence of the people.
3. That we tender to him our
earnest wishes for his future prosperi-
ty and happiness.
Mr.. Matlock moved that the resolu-
ton be adopted by a rising vote, while
others called for the ayes and noes
that the name of each senator might
be recorded as having voted for the
resolution. The roll was called and
the resolution adopted by q unanl-
nous vote.
The chair laid before the senate
senate bill No. ii.
Mr.. Davis moved to take up out of
its order senate bill No. Z, abolishing
the office of county attorney in coun-
ties with a resident district attorney.
Mr.. Terrell said that before
the vote was taken he desired TO
state that the bill was simply to har-
monte the provisions of the con-
stitution in reference to this office.
The bill was taken up and passed.
Mr.. Randolph, chairman of COM
mittee on contingent expenses, re-
ported back favorably the house per
diem bill and it was passed at once.
Lieut.. Gov. Storey in the chair.
\ message from the house was re-
ceived announcing that the house had
passed the house bill withdrawing the
public school lands from the market,
by "A vote of 81 to l.
Mr.. Harris said he hoped the resolu-
ton inquiring into the number of days
of the actual session of the district
courts would be adopted, with the
committee amendment recommend
ing the printing of circulars to be adj
dressed to district clerks.
Mr.. Buchanan said if the effect of
the resolution was to postpose leglsla-
ton upon judicial districts he should
have to vote against it; otherwise, he
was willing to have the information
proposed by it.
Mr.. Harris stated that that would
not be its effect.
Mr.. Stratton said if the information
were limited to the years 1881 and
~ ha HnnyHrrN
how much business each court would
have, for no two years would answer
for a basis of average, as the amount
of business is constantly tluctuating,
the spirit of litigation being more in
tense at one period than at another,
and crime developed itself more at
times than at others, and that without
data relating. both to the past and
present, it would be impossible to
ascertain facts that would enable
the legislature to know the needs OF
each Individual district. He there
fore introduced an amendment re-
questing the district clerks to furnish
the legislature with statement of
the number of cases, civil and crimi-
nal, for the past five years upon their
dockets.
Mr.. Harris said he hoped the senate
would not adopt the amendment, as
he thought the circular contained as
many requests as the district clerks
would comply with.
Mr.. Terrell believed the information
sought by Mr.. StrattOn would be i'm
practicable.
Without further discussion the
amendment was lost, the committee
amendment prevailed and the resolu.
ton was adopted.
The chair referred to the appropri
alton committee the house bill
withdrawing from sale the public
lands.
Senate bill No. Is, authorizing the
severance of c0-defendants, was laiC
before the senate, giving rise to q
lengthy debate. 1t however passed t.
| engroSSment.
The bill fixing compensation for at
torneys appointed by court to defenC
in criminal cases was also laid before
the senate, together with the commit
tees adverse report thereon, and, upoI
motion of Mr.. Matlock, was killed by
adoption of the committee report.
BY Mr.. Davis: A bill authorizing
the publication of 5000 cop.es of the
general laws of the regular and called
| sessions of the 10Th and 18th legisla.
lures. Referred.
Senate bill No. II, repeating the vet
eran act, was laid before the senate
Mr.. Matlock stated that the reason
| for the introduction of the bill was
that there are now more certificates
| issued than there is land to locate
them on, and because it was bad poll
cy to draw unnecessarily upon The
states fund when she has no domain
to satisfy the certificates. The bill
was engrossed.
Senate bill No. Is, fixing the fees Of
| county and district attorneys in Grim
inal cases, was called up, and, on mo
ton of Mr.. Matlock, the adverse re.
ed, the passage of senate bill
No. Al, Incorporating the only
amendment proposed in this bill
having been previously recommended
Senate bill No. %, providing for the
suspension of sale of the university
public school and asylum lands, wa:
| placed before the senate for action.
| Mr.. Davis moved that the house bill
reported to the senate be substituted
in its stead.
Mr.. Pfeuffer stated that the provis
ions of bills were not identical; where
upon Mr.. Davis withdraw his motion
Pending the introduction of severa
amendments by Messrs. Davis, STRAIT
ton and Terrell, the business of tn
senate was, on motion of Mr.. Chesley
suspended until after the Inaugural
ceremonies, the hour for the same hav
ing arrived.
Upon invitation of the house, tn,
senate adjourned to representativ,
hall.
ADJOURNED SESSION.
The senate was called to order b.
Lieut.. Gov. Storey, who delivered tn
following valedictory
Gentlemen OF the Senate:
For ten long years 1t has been my for
tune to be 4 member of the legislature o
Texas, and as retire from public life
and the Office OF lieutenant governor Q
the state, cannot refrain from express
Ing 20 you my grateful acknowledgment
for the uniform Kindness and considers
ton shown me by the members, officer
and employees OF the senate. Durin
these years OF toll and service / hay
doubtless committed many blunders, bu
to correct them when discovered ha
been q pleasure, as IL was my bounde
duty II is gratifying to me TO kno'
that during my two years service q
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