The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1884-03-19
Hon. R. E. Houston, of Monroe
Gained by the Sergeant-At-Arms Of
the House.

Mr. II. NJ. Walden, Jr., who has won gold
en- opinions from the members of the
/ House and visitors generally, presented
yesterday afternoon an elegant gold-he
! e / cane to Hon. X. L. Houston, of Monroe
county. The following letter was read to
the House by Speaker Inge:
JACKSON, MISS, March ~, 1884.
| Cor. X. Z. Houston, Representative of
| Monroe county:
In token OF my very high respect for
the able manner in which you
have represented your constituency in
all questions of debate upon this
floor. and of your earnest adherence to
your convictions of right, as well as your
appreciation and approval of the perform
ance of their duty by others, allow me to
present you with this cane. Garry it proud
ly, and may you long live to wear the lau-
rsls which you have won, and to defend the
right and denounce the wrong.
Respectfully your friend,
Ii. NJ. Walden.
After reading the letter, Col. Inge
(Mr. Govan being in Speakers chair)
said:
Mr.. Speaker and Gentlemen of the House
of Representatives of the State of Mis-
sippi:
The distinguished Representative from
the county of Monroe, by his suavity of
manner, his terse, clear and fOrcible
logic and matchless eloquence has en-
deared himself to every member on
this floor with whom he has served as a
legislator, with such distinguished ability.
By his manly bearing and for the fidelity
and zeal with which he represents any
cause he espouses, he has especially won
the admiration and friendship of the
Seargeat-at- Arms of this House, and as
slight testimonial of the very high regard
and esteem in which he holds the gentle
man and scholar, am requested by him,
and in his name, to present to Monroe's
distinguished Representative, this letter
and this beautiful cane. / will only add,
that it affords me pleasure to be the medi-
UNI through which the beautiful present
reaches its destination.
Col Inge then advanced to Mr.. Hous-
ton, and presented him the cane, which
he accepted in a few words of hearty
thanks. He was taken entirely by sur
prise, and was evidently too full of
emotion to express what be felt.
The compliment, all admitted, was
we'll deserved, and we trust the distin-
guished member from Monroe will find
the cane a valuable companion in his
Journey through life-a staff to lean
upon, "a thing of beauty and joy for
ever"
MR. HoUsToN's REPLY OF THAMES.
H. NJ. Walden, Sergeant-at-Arms of the
House:
DEAR SIR: have the honor to acknowl-
edge your favor of this date, which was ac-
companisd by the handsome cane present
ed through the Speaker of House OF Rep
resentatives.
thank You very sincerely for the con-
pliment you have paid me. In the accept
ance of your beautiful gift, ! desire to
assure Won that il is received more Is an
evidence of your regard for the good peo-
ple / have the honor to represent on the
aoor of the House, than as a tribute to any
personal merit of the writer.
The cane shall be we'll preserved. and IN
coming years. when there shall be need to
me of a prop upon which to leans fond
memory will revert to this occasion, and to
vox5r tlisfinguished kindness.
Once more thanking reg f0f shls pnDlio
reeognition-of my Loyalty e thase Nll1an
| I Was chosen to FepFesent II lcgislatlve
capacity, ana for tie graceful manner IN
which YOU we're pleased % testify your ac-
acknowledgements 81 sneh services and with
best wishes for goa and yourss have the
honor to be, Your friend very truly,
R E HousToN.