MR. JUSTICE BLATCHFORD delivered the opinion of the court.
On the 18th of February, 1879, an act was passed by the State of Texas, (General Laws of 1879, c. 12,) entitled "An act to protect mechanics, laborers and operatives on railroads against the failure of owners, contractors and sub-contractors or agents to pay their wages when due, and provide a lien for such wages," which provided as follows:
"SECTION 1. Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State...
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