The weekly democratic statesman. [volume] (Austin, Tex.) 1871-1883, 1883-02-15
Twenty-sixth Days Proceedings.
SENATE.

Il Ht NfildAt ltltl at Illt dIlOAnAt'
hour, Hon. y. W. Houston presiding
and quorum present.
The chaplain, Rev. DIR. Smoot, offer
ed prayer.
Reading the journal was dispensed
with, on motion of Mr.. Deberry.
The following members were eN-
cused: On account of sickness, Mr.,
Getzendaner. until Tuesday; Mr.Flem-
ing, until Wednesday on account of
important business; Mr.. Chesley, on
account of important business until
Wednesday; Mr.. Perry, for the day on
account of important business; Mr..
Pfeuifer, for the day on account OF Of
fetal business.
On motion of Mr.. Davis, the post
master was excused on account of Ill
ness.
PETITIONS.
Mr.. Evans: From the citizens of
Fannin county, asking for the sub
mission of constitutional provision
to the votes of the people in reference
to prohibition.
REPORT or STANDING COMMITTEES
Judiciary No. |. Mr. Terrell, chair
man, reported faVorably senate bill
liquor trailicerS who were prevented
from pursuing their occupation under
prohibition laws.
Also, senate bill making the appeals
and writs of error from the counties
of Burleson and Washington return
able to Galveston.
Penitentiaries.- Mr.J Johnston, chair.
man, reported favoribly, with slight
committee amendment, senate bill
No. 10, in reference to the establish.
ing of reformatory farm for convictS
under twenty years of age.
Insurance, Statistics and History
MIR. Jones, chairman, reported favor.
ably proposition from j. X. Holland
in regard to selling the state twenty.
five historical and statistical books
with committee resolution providing
that not more than 500 shall be paid
for the same.
Constitutional Amendments.-AIr
Houston, for committee, recommended
that senate joint resolution No. "a
amending the article of the constitu
ton relating to the withdrawal from
the treasury specific appropriations
lie upon the table. another resolution
on the same subject having been re-
ported favorably.
Favorably, senate joint resolution
submitting a constitutional amend.
nent in relation To prohibition to d
vote of the people.
Adversely, senate Joint resolution
No. y. amending the constitution SC
as To prohibit persons who fail To pay
the public school poll-taX from voting
at elections.
Engrossed Bills.-Mr. Martin. chair.
man, reported the correct engross-
ment of senate bill No. l35, and sub
stitute senate bills Nos. 1873 and al.
Enrolled Bills.-Mr. Fowler, chair,
man, reported the correct-cnT0Ilmen
of senate bills Nos, ~, "a and IS.
The Char gave notice of signing OF
senate bills Nos. IS, 81 and 81.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS.
Mr.. Matlock: a bill amendatOry OF
article $50 revised statutes, in refer
ence To county boundaries. Referred
Mr.. GoOch: A bill to regulate the
conduct of dogs and prescribe the
duties of officers, the public and lia-
bilities of owners relating thereto.
MESSAGES FROM THE HOUSE
Announced the passage of substitute
senate resolution appointing COM
mittee To correspond with those i'll
charge of the burial grounds of the
Alamo and Goliad, with the view of
purchasing the same; senate bills Nos
IL. 30. S3 and 80.
SPECIAL ORDER.
Substitute house bills No. % and
1870, providing for the purchase of a
site for the establishment of branch
lunatic asylum.
Mr.. Harris: An amendment striking
out 200 acres and inserting 600 acres.
Adopted.
Mr.. Traylor: An amendment to sec,
l. requesting the commission, if they
dee n il preferable, to erect the asylum
near, or convenient to, Mineral Wells.
in i';Ilo Pinto county.
Mr.. Johnston, of Shelby: Substitute
for amendment striking out North
Texas" in the bill, and inserting "at
such place as the board of commissions
ers hereinafter provide for"
Mr.. Gibbs said:
Mr.. PREsIDENT:-I shall support
the amendment of the senator from
East Texas, proposing to strike out
North Texas. do this, not ON ac-
count of the dreadful northers of
which he has such fears, but because
1t would be a great pity to locate any
government institution in such Il
sparsely settled country which con-
tributes so little TO the support OF the
government. Leave it to the discre-
ton of the committee, and they will,
rs heretofore has been the rule. locate
it in East Texas, where the tall pines
VIII protect it against the winds, and
where the spirits of great men, de
parted, Will serve us guardian angels
for il.
North Texas has prospered until
this time without government aid, and
will, by reason of the energy of its
people, continue to do soin the future.
Besides, this institution would be
more extensively patronized by the
gentleman'S constituents. for when
ever we get good thing in North
Texas, they import an East Texas
man TO enjoy it; for instance, when
there is an appointment to be made,
some man in East Texas is given n
hint to drop up in North Texas and
wait for executive lightning to strike
him.
After pithy and humorous discus
sion. Mr.. Johnston withdrew his sub
stitute, the amendment of Mr.. Tray
Tor was adopted, and the bill rs
amended passed 10y over a two-thirls
vote. Referred.
House joint resolution No. ), relat-
ing TO grants of leave of absence 10
certain county indgesto; Judiciary
committee No. |.
On motion of MIR. Stratton, senate
bill amending the general quarantine
law was called up and passed by a
unanimous vote.
House amendments To senate bills
No. 06 and 40 were concurred in.
Substitute senate bill No. %. 81. 63.
l2t and l04. was, on motion of Mr..
Matlock. made special order after first
special order for Monday.
House concurrent resolution. which
which provides for the appointment
OF committee to investigate the sub
jet of purchases of land in excess of
seven sections, was called up with
committee adverse report. The re-
port was adopted.
Mr.. Johnson. of Collin, called up
senate bill No. AZ, relating TO trespass
upon enclosed lands. Bill engrossed.
House bill No. %. providing for the
payment OF teachers claims. audited