The Daily clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1866-1888, 1884-03-13
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-head-
ed cane to Hon Il. 4. Houston, of Monroe
county. The following letter was read to
the House by Speaker Inge;
JACKSON, MISS, March IL, 1894.
Cor. X. Il. 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 we'll as your
appreciation and approval of the perform
ance of their duty by Others, allow me to
present you with this cane. Garry 1t proud
ly, aud may you long live to wear the lau-
res 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 no 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 il affords me pleasure to be the medi-
um through which the beautiful present
reaches its destination.
Col, lnge then advanced to Mr.. Hous-
ton, and presented him the cane, which
he accepted in few words of hearty
thanks lie was taken entirely by sur
prise, and was evidently too full of
emotion to express what he felt.
The compliment, all admitted, was
well deserved, and we trust the distin-
guished member from Monroe will find
the cane valuable companion in his
Journey through life-a staff to lean
upon, "a thing of beauty and joy for
ever"
MIR HousroN's REPLY OF THANKS.
II. NJ Walden, Sergeant-at-Arms of the
House:
DEAR Sra: have the honor TO acknowl-
edge your favor of this date, which was ac-
companed 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 desired to
assure you t,sat II is received more as en-
evidence of your regard for the good peo-
pie l have the honor to represent on the
floor of the House, than as tribute to any
personal merit of the writer.
The cane shall be well preserved, and in
coming years, when there shall be need to
me of prop upon which TO lean, fond
memory will revert to this occasion, and to
your distinguished kindness.
Once more thanking you for this pablo
recognition of my loyalty to those whom
| was chosen to represent in legislative
capacity, and for the graceful manner in
which you we're pleased to testify your ac-
acknowledgement of such services, and with
best wishes for you and yours, l have the
honor to be, Your friend very truly,
II. e. HousroN.