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CITY OF AUSTIN, TEXAS, THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1866.
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ITtAfkrisa.-Rev. Thaddeus McRae. Ser-
Ifeersyfewiay at 11 o'clock, and 6 o'clock, p. ro.
LtL ......... «« ««' ««« * «A. S. WALKER.
úWERd t WALKER, Attorneys at Law, Austin,
iTnss. Office on Congress Avenue.
UTI3, BLACK., Attorney at Law, Austin, Tesas,
rrwticalsr attention given to the collection of
Offlce west side of the Avenue, Glasscock's
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0 t JMTTMAR, Attorneys at Law, San Anto-
, Texas. Will practice iu Bexar, Guadalupe,
t aid Gillespie counties, and in the Supreme
it Auitlo. ty Special attention given to
1 Batíaos and tie collection of debts. Office in
h'l building, No. 15. d -X>
US, JANES B., Attorney and Counsellor at
[ Lsw, Austin, Texas. ^ Office No. 1, Ziller's
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U.HI.U, J. W., Attorney and Counselor at Law,
JBouton, Texas, Will do a General Law Business
t the Counties of Harris, Galveston, Fort Bend, Bra
i,Colorido, Austin, Washington, Brazos, Grimes
j|OOi?ry, Liberty, Jefferson and Orange. Spe-
I Mention given to the Collection ot Claims,
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«. WALTON W. P. DM HOKMANDIK.
[[ALTON Sl Di NOHMANDIK, Attorneys at Law,
tad General Land Agents, Austin, Texas. Prac
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Senator Cook offered a resolution
that the committee on Freedmen be
instructed to take under considera
tion an official letter written by Bre-
vet Major Gen. Kiddo, Assistant
Commissioner of the Freedmen's Bu-
reau for the State of Texas, under
date of Aug. 8th, 1866, and address-
ed to his chief, Maj. Gen. Howard,
at Washington, D. C. That the at-
tention of said committee be special-
ly directed to that portion of said
letter which so wrongfully and inju-
riously reflects upon our citizens, as
persecutors and murderers of freed-
men ; and that said committee report
resolutions expressive of the sense of
this body concerning said letter, and
the serious injury which its uncontra-
dicted statements are calculated to
bring upon our State and its people:
dopted.
On motion of Senator Burney, the
Governor's special message was ta-
ken up and read.
On motion of Senator Jowers, the
different portions of the message were
referred to appropriate committees,
and 1,500 copies in English, 250
copies in Spanish, and 250 copies in
German ordered to be printed.
Message from the House, announc-
ing the passage of an act declaring
A. J. and J. C. Davis citizens of
Denton county; also, an act to in-
corporate the Dallas Manufacturing
Company.
Senator Stell offered a joint reso-
lution, approving the restoration pol-
icy of the President of the United
States; and, also, approving the ac-
tion of the Philadelphia Convention:
read and referred to committee on
Federal Relations.
Senator McDade introduced a bill
to incorporate the Yegua Bridge
Company : read and referred to com-
mittee on Roads, Bridges, &c.
Senator.Yarbro, chairman of com-
mittee on Commerce and Manufac-
tures, reported back, with amend-
ments, a bill amendatory of and sup-
jf^Tementary to an act" to Incorporate
the Jefferson Insurance Company,
passed Jan. 7th, 1860, and,'wllaft so
amended, recommended its passage.
Senator Foscue introduced a bill
donating lands to chartered colleges
and universities, on certain condi-
tions : read first and second times,
and referred to committee on Edu-
cation.
Senator Jowers introduced a bill
providing for the introduction of evi-
dence in criminal cases: read first
and second times, and referred to
Judiciary committee.
On motion of Senator Shelley, a
bill to incorporate the Rio Grande
Railroad Company, was taken up,
read third time and passed without
opposition.
Senator Randolph offered a resolu-
tion, that it is the sense of the Sen-
ate that the fees and salaries of all
officers, which are fixed by law,
should be increased at least one-
*hird, and made payable in currency:
postponed and made the special or-
der for 11 o'clock Friday next.
Question pending at the liffit ad-
journment, viz., a bill to amend 3d,
!:th, 5th and 9th sections of an act
o authorize County Courts to grant
license for retail of spirituous liquors
; in quantities less than one quart,
jvas t tken up, and, on motion of
Senator Parker, amended by strik-
ing out " $400," in section 4, and
inserting "$300," and ordered to be
engrossed. •
A bill to amend an act concerning
sequestrations, was taken up, read
«al io j and, on motion of Senator Dalrym-
>is i7 pie, postponed to Monday next, and
i ; 60 copies ordered to be printed.
uc pMU: | Message from the House, announc-
" "i'"!ing the passage of the Senate bill
íuiu. < .v , authorizing the State Treasurer to
Bread! í—[ employ an extra clerk for six months.
Monday, Sept. 3d.
House met pursuant to adjourn-
ment. Prayer by the Chaplain—Roll
called—Quorum present. Journal
of Saturday read and adopted.
Mr. Munson, from committee on
Finance, reported favorable to the
passage of Senate bill fixing pay and
mileage of members of the ~
ture: rule suspended, bill read sec-
ond and third times and passed.
Mr. Harmon, from committee on
Judiciary, reported on bill concern-
ing land and Gen. Land Office, of-
fering a substitute for the same, and
recommending its passage: read first
time,
Mr. Glassed, from commit-
tee, reported recommending the pas-
sage of a bill authorizing the County
Surveyor of Dallas county to tran
2 scribe records of his office.
BLVSN & WALKER,
Saddle and Harness Manufacturers,
Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas.
KKFUI. for past favors, are now prepared to
execute ill work in the above line, in a supeiior
tud at reasonable figures.
keep constantly on band, in addition to our own
mhctare, from tb e Eastern markst,
Saddles of ail kinds, Buggy
TrlaunJngN, Saddle-Bags, &c.
tall Country Manufacturers can have orders
Uoadiort notice.
(tarMdle Trees are tbe best made in Texas, and
•t fwiatee all work doue by us to give satisfac
¡ta. Ou terms—
ott* CASH ON DELIVERY.
Ey- Carriage Trimming attended to.
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4. BAHIf & CO.,
ViimCTCBIBS AND DEALERS IN
|(¡«L AND SIL VER WABE,
0 Congress Avenue, just below Sampson 4
Henricks' Store.
IÍW0UNCE to the publi: that they have now, and
11 «ill constantly keep on band, a large assortment
I if Jewelry, Gold and Silver Ware, a fine assortment
11193k Guards and Ribbons, Gold, Stiver and Steel
ItetKles from 25c. to $10, Spectacle Glasses, Mag-
Ijftta Glasses. A large assortment of Thomas'
I Railroad Spectacles, Periscopio Colored Spec
I ™i Parabolic, Pebble and plain Spectacles, Gog-
- .v. w five notice to watebma-
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w er material In ->jSr Bus of iuamess. Watch
*t w" a:' s:,hU, \ aU-hmnier'> tool , racin gringa,
tuads and -gnl*¿ors, crucible.1 ,
• will cüu'imjti to repair watches and Jewelry as
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the aij.iv named articles,
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Mr. Estes, from committee on
Commerce and Manufactures, report-
ed in favor of the passage of a bill
to incorporate San Antonio lee Com-
pany.
Mr. Diamond, from committee on
Interna] Improvements, made a mi-
nority report in favor of the passage
of a bill incorporating Houston and
Marshall Railroad Company, without
amendments, recommended by ma-
jority report: passed to orders of
the day.
Mr. Munson introduced a bill au-
thorizing the State Treasurer to de-
stroy certain counterfeit money, &c.:
referred to committee on Finance.
Mr. Thurmond introduced a bill
allowing Sheriifs and Constables
mileage: referred to committee on
Judiciary.
Also, a bill authorizing District
Clerks to issue executions for costs:
referred to committee on the Judi-
ciary. X
Mr. Whitton offered a resolution
requesting committee on Federal Re-
lations to take into consideration the
communication of Brev. Maj. Gen.
Dr. M. Kiddo, of 8th of Aug., 1866,
to Maj. Gen. O. O. Howard, and to
inquire whether the charges therein,
that the citizens of Texas are out-
raging and murdering negroes, are
false or otherwise; and further in-
quire and report what legislation, if
any, is necessary to secure the freed-
men their just wages: adopted. /r<J
Mr. Smith, of Harris, introduced
a bill to incorporate a horse railroad
from Houston to Harrisburg: refer-
red to committee on Internal Im-
provements.
Also, a bill for relief of Frank
Fabj : referred to committee on State
Affairs.
Mr. Whittpn introduced a bill to
amend an act regulating sequestra-
tions, approved March 15th, 1858 :
referred to Judiciary committee.
Also, a bill to exempt certain pro-
perty from forced sale: referred to
Judiciary committee.
On motion of Mr. Kyle, a special
message just received from the Gov-
ernor WaS rtjatl, fcucl, nn motion of
Mr. Munson, message and accompa-
nying documents referred to appro-
priate committees.
Mr. Smith, of Harria, offareJ *
resolution to refer that part of the
Governor's message relating to Geo-
logical Bureau, to a committee of
three to be designated by the Chair :
adopted; and Messrs. Smith, of H.,
Richardson and Thomas, of C., ap-
pointed said committee.
Mr. Brady, from committee on
Internal Improvements, by leave,
reported in favor of the passage of a
bill to incorporate the Orange, Jas-
per and Henderson Railroad Com-
pany.
Mr. Diamond offered a resolution
that it is the fixed policy of the
House to anhere to the established
corporate system of Internal Im-
provements, and that any measure
encouraging a system of Internal
Improvements by the State, is un-
wise, impolitic and detrimental to the
interest of the people—on motion of
Mr. Brady, made special order for
11 o'clock, Monday next.
Mr. Simonds introduced a bill to
amend Arts. 1081 and .1082, Old-
ham & White's Digest: referred to
Judiciary commmittee.
Mr. Merriman introduced a bill to
provide for the organization of Joint
Stock Companies, for works of In-
ternal Improvements, &c.: referred
to committee on Manufactures.
Also, a bill to incorporate the
Planters' Cotton Press Company : re-
ferred to committee on Judiciary.
A bill to encourage Home Manu-
facturing, &c., taken up, and on mo-
tion of Mr. Evans laid on the table.
A bill declaring A. J. & J. C.
Davis, citizens of Denton county,
taken up and passed.
A bill incorporating the Dallas
Manufacturing Company: passed.
Message from the Senate, an-
nouncing the passage of a " bill au-
thorizing the State Treasurer to em-
ploy an extra clerk for six months;
alsoi a bill apportioning the State
into Congressional Districts, and
providing for election of members to
U. S. Congress.
Bills on second reading: A bill
relinquishing the State tax to Hous-
ton county, for certain purposes;
read 2d time, and pending adoption
of amendments offered,"was on mo-
tion of Mr. Kyle, referred back to
committee on State Affairs.
A bill to authorize the Buffalo
Bayou & Colorado Railroad Compa-
ny to change their route, &c.: read
second time and ordered to be en-
grossed.
The hour having arrived 'for tak-
ing up the bill for the protection of
the frontier; .the bill was read sec
ond time and ordered to be engross-
ed, and on motion of Mr. Kendall,
the rule was suspended, bill read
third time and passed.
The adverse report from Judiciary
committee on the bill providing for
appeals from justices' courts; taken
up and adopted.
A bill to provide for including
stamps in taxation of costs: read 2d
time and ordered to be engrossed.
Tuesday, Sept. 4.
Senate met pursuant to adjourn-
ment. Prayer by the Chaplain—
Roll called—Quorum present. Jour-
nal of yesterday read and adopted.
Senator Burney, chairman of spe-
cial committee appointed to investi-
gate certain matters contained in
Houston Telegraph, of Aug. 29th,
purporting to be the substance of a
report, and the reasons therefor from
committee on State Affairs, made
through their chairman, Senator
Stell, severely censuring the commit-
tee and its chairman, Senator Stell,
particularly by name, reported that
the same had been investigated, and
while said report greatly misrepre-
sents said committee, and particular-
ly its chairman, it is believed said
report proceeded more from misap-
prehension of facts than from inten-
tion to misrepresent and injure either
the committee or its chairman, and
that Senator Stell is himself satisfied
on this point; together with corres-
pondence between the author of the
reports alluded to and this commit-
tee, and recommended that this and
the original report' from committee
on State Affairs, and correspondence
in reference to the same, should be
published in the Houston Telegraph:
report received to come up in order.
Senator Shelley introduced a bill
for the relief of S. B. Reed: read
and referred to Judiciary committee.
Senator Burney introduced a bill
to prevent the sale of ardent spirits
within four miles of Bosque College
and Seminary : read and referred to
committee on Education.
Senator Parker, chairman of com-
mittee on Enrolled Bills, reported
an act transferring settlement of the
estate of Allen XJrquhart from coun~
tv court of Titus county to county
court of Marion county, correctly
enrolled, properly signed, &c.: re-
port Qfnojiiorl
On metion of Senator* Record, the
report of Senator Burney was taken
up, and, on motion of Senator Stell,
adopted, and committee discharged.
A bill to incorporate the San An-
tonio Commercial Club—on its third
reading—taken up, read and passed,
two Senators only voting against it.
A bill to incorporate Jefferson In-
surance Company was taken up,
amended, read second time, and or-
dered to be engrossed. On motion
of Senator Guinn, rule suspended,
bill read third time and passed, with-
out opposition.
A bill to repeal certain acts there-
in named: read second time and or-
dered to be engrossed. ■-
The substitute for a bill repealing
certain Articles of Penal Code there-
in named, (recommended by Judicia-
ry committee,) read second time and
adopted; and, on motion of Senator
Shelley, 100 copies thereof ordered
to be printed.
A bill to amend an act establish-
ing Code of Criminal Procedure, and
to repeal certain portions thereof,
read second time and ordered to be
engrossed.
House bill attaching certain coun-
ties to Jack and Montague, for judi-
cial and other purposes: read second
time, and, on motion of Senator
Blount, laid on the table.
A bill for relief of citizens of Na-
varro county—adverse report of Ju-
diciary committee: adopted.
A bill repealing acts to incorpo-
rate the city of Jefferson, with a-
mendments recommended by commit-
tee : amendments adopted. On mo-
tion of Senator Gainn, read by cap
tion and ordered to be engrossed. On
motion of Senator Guinn, rule sus-
pended, bill read third time and
Joint resolution relating to the
establishment of a branch of U.S.
District Court at the town of Dallas:
taken up, amended by inserting "by
the Legislature of the State of Tex-
as," and ordered to be engrossed.
House bill to incorporate the Hous-
ton Gas Light Company—on its 2d
reading—talten up, amended and
read second time. On motion of
Senator McDade, rule suspended,
bill read third time and passed with-
out opposition.
House bill to incorporate East
Texas Petroleum and Mining Com-
pany was taken up, read second time
and ordered to a third reading.
On motion of Senator Foscue,
Honse bills, on'their first reading,
were taken up—a bill regulating con-
tracts for labor • read first time and
referred to Judiciary committee;
A. bill to permit Geo. W. Glass-
cock to sue the State: read first
time and referred to committee on
State Affairs.
A bill to incorporate the Dallas
Manufacturing Company : read and
referred to committee on State Af-
fairs.
A bill declaring A. J. and J. C.
Davis citizens of Denton county:
read and referred to committee on
State Affairs.
A bill to incorporate the Dallas
Manufacturing Company: read and
referred to committee on Manufac-
tures and Commerce.
A bill to incorporate the Texas
Land, Labor and Irrigation Compa-
ny : read and referred to committee
on Commerce and Manufactures.
Report of Finance committee on
special message, relating to monies
received by provisional Treasurer:
adopted.
House bill to incorporate Houston
and Galveston Wharf and Press
Company, taken up, and amended
on motion of Senator Shelley by
striking out " in all courts and.
places:" bill read second time and
passed to third reading.
Joint resolution expressing sympa-
thy, &c., for citizens of sister South-
ern States, and inviting them to a
home in our midst: taken up and
adopted ; and Senators Selman and
Shannon appointed committee on the
part of .the Senate.
Message from the House, an-
nouncing the passage of the bill for
frontier protection.
A bill to regulate the time that
railway passengers shall stop at way
stations, taken up, amended? read
second time and ordered to be en-
grossed.
On motion of Senator Burney,
House bill to provide for the protec-
tion of the frontier was taken up,
read by caption, and referred to com-
mittee on Indian Affairs.
BUI for the relief of Wm. Berry-
man, and adverse report of commit-
tee, taken up, and, on motion of Sen-
ator Shelley, bill and report laid on
the table for the present.
A bill to relieve John H. Bullard,
minor, taken up. read second time
anu ordered to be engrossed. On
motion of Senator Selman, rule sus-
pended. bill read third time and
The Chair announced that under
Rule 85, a substitute, like an amend-
ment, should be spread on the jour
nal in extenso. Senator Foscue
appealed from the decision of the
Chair; and, on motion of Senator
Burney, the question on appeal was
postponed until to-morrow.
Senator Neyland reported as cor-
rectly engrossed a bill to amend 3d,
4th, 5th and 9th sections of an act
authorizing county courts of this
State to grant a license for the retail
of spirituous liquors iu quantities less
than one quart, &c., approved Feb.
2, 1856: report accepted.
Senator Record, chairman of Ju-
diciary committee, reported back a
bill allowing District and County
Clerks, Sheriffs and Constables to
demand their fees of office in ad-
vance, recommending that it do not
pass;
Also, a bill to amend Art. 382,
title 11, c. 3, of Penal Code, and re-
commended its passage, after amend-
ing it by inserting after word " wea-
pon," in section 1, the words "so as
to;"
Also, a bill to repeal an act relat-
ing to sales on executions, deeds of
trust, mortgages, &c., approved Mar.
4th, 1863, with an amendment, re-
commending its adoption, and the
passage of the bill as amended: re-
ports received to come up in order.
On motion of Senator Cook, the
Senate adjourned until 10 o'clock
to-morrow morning.
Tuesday, Sept. 4.
House met pursuant to adjourn-
ment. Roll called—Quorum present.
Journal of yesterday read and adopt-
ed.
Mr. Brady from committee on In-
ternal Improvements, reported on
Senate bill incorporating the Rio
Grande Railroad Company, recom-
mending its passage; also, on a bill
to incorporate a Horse Railroad from
Houston to Harrisburg, recommend-
ing its passage; also, on a bill grant-
ing lands to railroad companies, with
amendments thereto, recommending
their adoption and the passage of the
bill; also, on a bill to incorporate
the Brazos Santiago and Brownsville
Railroad Company, recommending
its passage ; also, on a bill to incor-
porate the San Marcos Irrigation
and Manufacturing Company, with
amendments, recommending its pass-
age : reports received.
Mr Munson offered a resolution
, instructing the chief clerk to have
| the face of the Hall clock changed
so as to read "Texas" instead of
" Texan," as now: adopted.
Mr. Glasscock presented petition
of Mayor and City Council of the
city of Austin, together with a bill
to amend an act granting certain
real estate to the city of Austin,
passed Sept. 1st 1856: referred to
committee on State Affairs.
Mr. Diamond offered a joint reso-
lution in regard to treason : referred
to committee on Federal Relations.
The House on motion of Mr.
Smith of Harris, took up the Senate
bill to incorporate the Houston Di-
rect Navigation Company, in lieu of
House bill under consideration at
last adjournment, and pending the
adoption of an amendment offered
by Mr. Munson—
The hour having arrived for the
consideration of the special order:
A bill dividing the State into four
Congressional Districts, and provid-
ing for the election of members to
U. S. Congress : the same was made
special order for 11 o'clock to-mor-
row.
By leave Mr. Hancock presented
a memorial of citizens of Travis
county: referred to committee on
State Affairs.
The Houston Direct Navigation
bill was again taken up, and Mr.
Munson's amendment adopted.
On motion of Mr. Hancock, House
adjourned until 10 o'clock to-morrow
morning.
Wednesday, Sept. 5.
Senate met, pursuant to adjourn-
ment. Prayer by the chaplain, roll
called, quorum present, journal of
yesterday read and adopted.
Senator Jowers presented petition
of citizens of* Houston county, for
relief: referred to committee on Fi-
nance. ,
Senator Foscue, from committee
on Internal Improvements, reported
back a bill to incorporate Galveston
Wharf Junction Railroad Company,
recommending its passage : received
to come up in order.
Senator Cook, charman of commit-
tee on Federal Relations, reported
on resolutions endorsing the policy
and administration of the President
of the United States, (offered in the
Senate August 21st,) submitting
amendments and recommending their
adoption, and the adoption of the
resolutions: received to come up in
order.
.Senator Selman, chairman of com-
mittee on Public Lands, to whom
was referred a resolution relative to
the expediency of giving public lands
to actual settlers, &c.: reported upon
the same, and submitted a bill for
that purpose, recommending its pas-
sage : report received to come up in
order.
Senator Randolph introduced a
bill to amend first section of an act
regulating sequestrations, approved
March 15th, 1848: read and refer-
red to Judiciary committee.
Senator Guinn introduced a bill to
repeal an act suspending location,
&c., of public lands, except in certain
cases, approved Dec. 14th, 1863:
read and referred to Judiciary com-
mittee.
Senator Knox introduced a bill to
authorize the county court of Bexar
county to erect courthouse and jail,
and to borrow money, issue bonds,
and ^evy special tax for the payment
of the same: read and referred to
committee on Finance.
Senator McDade introduced a bill
to extend the time for renewing files
of land certificates and return of field
notes : read and referred to commit-
tee on Public Lands.
Senator Knox introduced a bill to
incorporate San Pedro Spring Rail-
road Company : read by caption and
referred to committee on Internal
Improvements.
Senator Parker introduced a bill
conferring the office of Librarian on
Clerks of the Supreme Court: read
and referred to Judiciary committee.
Senator Shelley introduced a bill
to amend^an act concerning proceed-
ings in District Courts, approved
March 16, 1848 : read and referred
to Judiciary committee.
Senator Knox offered a concurrent
resolution to raise a committee of one
from the Senate and two from the
House, to investigate the books, pa-
pers and accounts of the late Milita-
ry Board of Texas, and to trace out
the assets of said Board, in property,
money, bonds, or other funds; that
the committee be empowered to send
for persons and papers, administer
oaths, and to employ an experienced
accountant; that they sit without
delay, and begin the examination,
&c.: read and referred to committee
on the Judiciary.
The hour having arrived for con-
sideration of special order of the day,
on motion of Senator Shannon, the
Senate bill for the protection of the
frontier was taken up aid read; on
motion of Senator Burney, the House
bill, for same purpose, was also read
for information of the Senate. On
motion of Senator Neyland, both
bills were recommitted to special
committee of five. On motion of
Senator Shelley, 50 copies of each
bill were ordered to be printed, and
on motion of Senator Jowers, the
committee was instructed to report
to the Senate at 10i o'clock Monday
morning next.
The President announced Senators
Neyland, Shannon, Randolph, Cook
and Cooley, the committee under the
motion of Senator Neyland.
Message from the House, announc-
ing the passage of the following Sen-
ate bills:
A bill to incorporate the Houston
Direct Navigation Company ;
A bill apportioning the State into
congressional districts, and provid-
ing for the election of members to
the Congress of the United States.
Senator Shelley introduced a bill
to provide for elections in certain
cases: read and referred to Judiciary
committee.
On motion of Senator Stell, the
Senate adjourned until 10 o'clock to-
morrow morning.
Wednesday, Sept. 5.
House met pursuant to adjourn-
ment. Roll called—quorum present.
Journal of yesterday read and adop-
ted.
Mr. Merriman, from Finance com-
mittee, reported a bill to authorize
the State Treasurer to sell certain
Louisiana bank bills, paid into the
treasury from the estate of J. L.
Betts, June 5th, 1863: passed to
orders of the day.
Mr. Whitton, from Finance com
mittee, reported a substitute for a
bill to provide for maintenance, edu-
cation, &c., of widows and orphans
of Confederate soldiers;
Also, a bill to tax dogs : passed
to orders of the day.
Mr. Weaver, from committee on
Finance, reported back and recom-
mended the passage of a bill to au-
thorize State Treasurer to destroy
certain counterfeit money, &c., in
the treasury: read and referred.
Mr. Smith, of Harris, from com-
mittee on Federal Relations, report-
ed back to the House the communi-
cation of Hon. Secretary of State of
United States, concerning a propo-
sition to amend the Constitution of
the.U. S. by the several States adopt-
ing amendment Article 13, sec. l So
2—recommending no action in the
premises: report received to come
up in order.
Mr. Thomas, from committee on
Federal Relations, made a favorable
report on Senate's joint resolution
as to the loyalty of the citizens of
Texas: report received.
Mr. Merriman, from Judiciary
coramitttee, reported unfavorably on
a bill to apportion the State into
congressional districts, &c.: report
received to come up in order.
Mr. Armstrong, from committee
ón State Affairs, made a favorable
report on a bill for relief of F. M.
Hanks ; also, a bill granting ccrtain
real estate to the county of Travis
and city of Austin : report received
and bill read first time.
Mr. Daniel, from committee on
State Affairs, reported recommend-
ing the passage of a bill to incorpo-
rate the town of Carthage in Panola
county: report received &c.
Mr. Harmon, from committee on
Public Lands, reported favorably on
a bill for relief of the heirs of Daniel
P. Coit; also, on a bill for relief of
W. M. Cook: reports received.
Mr. Doom, from committee on
Public Lands, reported on bill grant-
ing 160 acres of land to disabled sol-
diers, &c., submitting a substitute
therefor—bill read first time : report
received.
Mr. Barrett, from Finance com-
mittee, reported a substitute for a bill
authorizing County Court of Mata-
gorda county to levy and collect a
special tax to build courthouse, &c.:
substitute read first time—report re-
ceived.
Mr. Jordan, from select commit-
tee, to examine into the condition of
the State arms, &c., recommending
mode of disposal, &c.: report re-
ceived.
Mr. Foster, from committee on
Stock Raising, &c., reported a bill
to amend Penal Code in relation to
offences against live stock, and a bill
to regulate transfer and sale of ani-
mals, &c., the same being substitutes
for sundry bills referred to said com-
mittee : bills read first time, and re-
port received.
Mr. Reeves presented a bill to
provide for the Tonkaway Indians:
referred.
Mr. Phelps presented a bill for the
relief of Texas soldiers : referred.
Mr. Cochran, of Dallas, presented
a bill to authorize Dallas to levy and
collect a special tax: referred.
Mr. Whitton presented a bill re-
lating to reports of Supreme Court;
also, a bill supplementary to an act
regulating proceedings in County
Courts on estates of deceased per-
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