Location of in said county; and the place receiving the greatest county site. number of votes, shall be the county seat of said

county, and the place so selected shall be known and called by the name of Sherman; after which, the commissioners shall proceed to lay off a town, and sell the lots therein on a credit of twelve months; and after reserving one dollar per day each, for each and every day they may be required to serve as commissioners-appropriate the remainder of the proceeds arrising from such sale to the erection of the necessary public buildings for the use of the county.

SEC. 5. Be it further enacted, That this act take effect from and after its passage.

Approved 17th March, 1846.

Territory de

fined.

Jurisdiction.

AN ACT

To create the County of Leon.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Texas, That all that territory included in the following bounds, and being in the limits of Robertson county, to wit: Beginning on the west bank of the Trinity river where the San Antonio road crosses the same; thence up the west bank of said river to the north-east corner of A. W. Cooke's and the south-east corner of D. M. Brown's survey, as represented on the map of the county of Robertson; thence south, sixty-one and a half degrees west, to the Navasoto river; thence down the east bank of the said river with its meanderings to the point where the San Antonio road crosses the same; thence with said road with its meanderings to the place of beginning, be, and the same is hereby created into a new county to be known and called by the name of Leon.

SEC. 2. Be it further enacted, That the inhabi. tants residing in the limits defined in the preceding section, shall be entitled to all the rights, privileges,

and immunities enjoyed by the inhabitants of the several counties of the State, except having a separate representation in the Legislature, and a separate land district; and the citizens of the said county of Leon, shall vote with the citizens of Robertson for Senators and members to the House of Representatives in the Legislature, until such time as the said county of Leon, shall be entitled to a separate representation; and that the said county of Leon shall pay the one-fifth part of the debt of the county of Robertson, and that debt to be ascertained by commissioners to be appointed by each county court.

SEC. 3. Be it further enacted, That this act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.

Approved 17th March, 1846.

JOINT RESOLUTION

Concerning the protection of the Frontier.

Whereas, the State of Texas has an extensive and unprotected frontier; and whereas, Texas has merged her former independence and sovereignty in that of the United States, with the confident hope that the protecting arm of that great Republic would be freely extended over her citizens:

THEREFORE, SEC. 1. Be it resolved by the Le- Senators ingislature of the State of Texas, That the Sena-structed and Representators in Congress from the State of Texas be, and tives requestthey are hereby instructed, and the Represen- ed. tatives from said State are requested to use their best exertions to obtain appropriations sufficient to afford adequate protection to the frontier of the State.

SEC. 2. Be it further resolved, That the Governor transmit to each of our Senators a copy of the foregoing resolution.

Approved 19th March, 1846.

Bond requir

ed.

Treasurer to

receive the

public funds,

AN ACT

Defining the duties of State Treasurer.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Texas, That the first Treasurer of the State of Texas, shall, within twenty days from and after the passage of this act, and every subsequent State Treasurer, shall within twenty days after he shall have received notice of his election, and before he enters upon the duties of his office, give a bond payable to the Governor of the State of Texas and his successors in office, for the use of the State, in the sum of seventy-five thor sand dollars, with not less than six good securities to be approved of by the Governor of the State of Texas; conditioned that he will faithfully execute the duties of his office; and shall take and subscribe the oath prescribed by the Constitution, which, together with the bond shall be deposited in the office of the Secretary of State, which said bond shall not be void on the first recovery of part, or of the whole of the penality; but shall thereafter continue in force, for the whole amount of the penalty thereof, and may be sued on from time to time, and shall be deemed to extend to the faithful performance of the duties of his trust, and until his successor shall be duly qualified and shall have entered upon the duties of his office.

SEC. 2. Be it further enacted, The Treasurer shail receive on the warrants of the Comptroller of public accounts, all monies, which shall from time to time be paid into the Treasury of the State, receipting for the same upon duplicate and triplicate warrants, which duplicate shall be deposited with the Comptroller, and the triplicate given to the person depositing such monies.

SEC. 3. Be it further enacted, The Treasurer Shall pay shall countersign and pay all warrants drawn by the Comptroller of Public Accounts on the Trea

warrants.

sury, which are authorized by law, and no monies shall be paid out of the Treasury except on the warrants of the Comptroller.

SEC. 4. Be it further enacted, He shall keep true, regular and methodical accounts of the receipts and expenditures of the public monies of the Treasury, and close his accounts annually on the 31st day of October, with the proper and legal vouchers for the same, distinguishing between the receipts and disbursements of each fiscal year.

SEC. 5. Be it further enacted, He shall provide at the expense of the State, all necessary books for the proper keeping of the accounts of the Treasury; and he shall open therein an account in the name of the State of Texas, in which he shall enter the amounts of all monies, securities and other property in the Treasury, and which may at any time be received by him; and shall state distinctly, the several sources from which the revenue is derived, and the amount received from each.

SEC. 6. Be it further enacted,. He shall also open an account in the Treasury for all appropriations of money made by law, so that the appropriations and the application in pursuance thereof, may clearly and distinctly appear.

SEC. 7. Be it further enacted, The Treasurer shall exhibit to the Governor on the first Monday of December, of each year, and at such other times as he shall require, an exact statement of the condition and situation of the Treasury, and of the balance of money remaining therein to the credit of the State, with a summary of the receipts and payments of the Treasury during the preceding year, or for such other period of time as may be specially required; and shall exhibit all books, papers, vouchers, and all other matters pertaining to his office, for the examination of the Legislature, or either branch thereof; or any committee which may be by them appointed, whenever required by them so to do.

Keep LC

counts.

Procure books.

Treasure? shall report to the Governor.

SEC. 8. Be it further enacted, The Treasurer shall, at the close of his term of office, deliver into the possession of his successor, the monies, securities, and all other property of the State, together with the books, vouchers, papers, and evidences of property in his possession, and all other matters and things which pertain to the of fice of State Treasurer.

SEC. 9. Be it further enacted, The Treasurer shall procure a strong iron safe or safes, in which shall be deposited all monies or dues received by him on account of the State.

SEC. 10. Be it further enacted, That this act take effect and be in force from and after its passage.

Approved 19th March, 1846.

AN ACT

To direct the mode of voting in all popular Elections.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Texas, That at all popular elections, holden hereafter in this State, each voter shall express his preference at the polls by a viva voce vote.

SEC. 2. Be it further enacted, That all laws contrary to, or in conflict with this act, are hereby repealed, and that this act take effect and be in force from and after the first day of June next. Approved 19th March, 1846.

AN ACT

Appropriating three thousand dollars for the contingent expenses of both Houses of the Legislature.

SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Texas, That the sum of three thou