Madison Whig advocate. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1839-1841, 1839-10-12

At public meeting in Canton, Madison
county, Mississippi, on Monday the 3Oth of
| September, 1899, DIR. T. ]. Catchings was, on
motion ofSGen. G. w. Terrell, called to the
| chair.
On motion of DR.. L. F. Henderson, Lewis NJ.
Garrett was appointed Secretary.
Gen. G. w. Terrell being called upon by the
Chairman to explain the object of the meeting
said, in substance, that Gen. Samuel Houston,
ex-President OF Texas, had arrived in Canton,
and that the object of the meeting as to do
honor in some suitable manner, to this distin-
guished statesman and soldier. II was CUSTOM
airy, he said, among all civilized nations, for the
people to express their esteem in some way 10
those who may have signalised themselves by
eminent public services; and none perhaps was
more worthy of such honois than Gen. Hous-
ton. He alluded to his early history when as
private soldier he shouldered his musket to
meet a savage foe-when he split his blood
the battle of the Horseshoe in defence of our
helpless women and children on the frontiers
when afterwards he distinguished himself in
the councils of the Union a Representative
from Tennessee-when at still later period
he covered himself with glory on the plains of
San Jacinto, while fighting the battles of an
infant republic-when afterwards he presided
with distinguished ability over the destinies of
that interesting republic. He reminded the
meeting of the beneficial effects which have
resulted, and will result, from his acts in that
republic, in advancing the cause of civil liber-
ty throughout the world. He concluded by Of
fsring the following resolution which was
adopted unanimously by the meeting:
Resolred, That a committee of FIVE be APP
pointed TO wait upon ex-President Houston,
and invite him to partake of public dinner in
Canton, at such time may suit his convent
ence.
On motion of DIR. Harreld, it was
Resoired, That five persons be appointed by
the Chairman to act a committee of arrange
ments.
On motion of Col. Fulton, il was
Resolred, That committee of six be ap-
pointed by the Chairman to compose suitable
toasts for the occasion.
Under the first resolution the Chairman ap-
pointed G. w. Terrell, ID. NJ Fulton, W. E
Harreld, NJ. Calhoon and John Handy.
Under the second resolution, w. f. Harreld,
]. H. Baird, S. T. Feams,er, J. Mum and Geo.
Henderson
Under the third resolution, ID. NJ. Fulton,
L. F. Henderson, w. F. Chambers, J. B. How
colt, A. c. Gillespie and d. Hansbro-and on |
motion of Gen. Terrell, Gen. ]. w. Wiley and
the chairman were added to this last commit
tee.
On motion of Gen. Terrell, it was
Resotced, That the proceedings of this meet
ing be signed by the Chairman and Secretary,
and published in the Madison Wing Advocate.
On motion the meeting adjourned sine die.
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L. NJ. GARRETT, See'ry.
At the dinner the next day, prepared by Dr. |
L. c. Slaughter, the following regular toasts
were drunk
The Republic Of Terss-Truly the land of
promise to the oppressed Of all nations.
The Pfendent Of Tsras-The President and |
heads of department of the Texan Govern |
ment, distinguished alike by their patriotism, |
valor and integrity, under such officers the |
country must prosper.
Crockett, Milan, Bowie, Tanning and the
other heroes of the Texan Revolution-pos-
terity must honor them a. the purest patriots
and bravesf defenders Of the rights Of man.
Our late fslior eitisea Gen. NJ Hsns-his
private virtues not less than his public services
enfitie him to the affections Of his adopted /
country
The Lsdses-The pride and ornament Of the
world, the bachelofs would be more blessed if |
they would bless
Our aste fellow sssnsHsDs, Qen- y. HnkneyI
HendrTsos-while his P1vase virtues and gen-
tlemanly department. eminentiy qualify him to
adorn the social circle-his deep devotion to
the cause Of Texan liberty and distinguished