The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-04-05

Of Texas, do hereby issue this my proc
lamstion converting the Tgentieth legis-
lature to meet in their respective halls IN
the city of Austin on
MONDAY APRIL 16, A. D. 1883,
in speclal session, and do hereby desig
nate the following as subjects of legisla-
ton; to wit:
First-To provide for the proper DIS
tribution of the surplus moneys now IN
the treasury by necessary appropriations
Second To inspect and make such pro-
vision for furnishing and preserving the
new capitol as may be deemed proper;
for putting the capitol grounds III CON
dition, and to determine what dlsposlt'on
shall be made of other state property at
the seat of government.
Third-To make such changes IN the
law relating to taxation and revenue as
may seem most consOnant with the III
terests of the people, with the view OF d
more uniform aud just assessment, Ger
tain collection and consideration OF the
ACCESSIBILITY of reducing the present TAX
rate.
Fourth-To make such alteration IN the
present law, regarding the public educa-
tion of the youth of our state, as may be
found necessary, and appropriations 10
pay any indebtedness that may have &C
crued by reason thereof; to make appro-
priation for our various charitable lnstl-
tutions requisite to their more extended
usefulness and betterment, and for a
geological survey of the state if demanded
by general public interest.
Fifth-And to make such changes in
subdivision "a of article 566, Revised
Statutes, as amended by act of March 70
A. d, 1887, as may be deemed wise and ex'
pedient to meet the increased demands Of
the agricultural interests of the state.
Sixth-To make such provisions as may
be necessary for cooperation with the
United States government in the settle
pent of the boundary of that portion Of
the state embracing Greer county.
Done at the executive Office in the city OF
Austin this, the 3lst day of March, A
#. D. 1888, and in the year of oul
LIE ~ independence the tifty-third.
L. s. Ross, Governor of Texas.
By the governor;
j. NJ. MOORE, secretary of state.
ooMPTRoLLER's DEPARTMENT.
Mr.. Neal Robson, collector of Fayettt
county, was in the city yesterday, ant
made final settlement of his account, end
ing May l, showing very close collections
His total net collections from 1887 taxes
are:
State, ad valorem. Observation-Disclosures. 29,412 q
School, ad valorem...." ............... l0,o3. o
Total S5o'oJo o.
Mr.. Sam Sch!erker, collector of Wash
ington county, also settled, showing the
following net collections:
State, ad valorem .....""..S29 5s9 i
School, ad vslorem ll,0l9 -
lolal "
The following counties paid their inter
est due April 10, on bonds:
san Saba county ....."..........."SI2O o.
Gonzales county you VI
San Saba county also redeemed one
bond of $4,000, and Gonzales county re-
deemed one of $1,000.
The following deposits were made il
the treasury yesterday from March re-
ceipt9:
Lease on lands, available school, .......S CLIO s.
| Interest on lanu sales, available school. $3.50
Land sales, permanent echOol.....,...... l4gI2 z
| Lunatic asylum land sales................ 1917
Available lunatic asylum interest on
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