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of Representatives :-His gallant conduct in the field, and his talents as a statesman have commanded the distinguished station he now fills. The Hon. Speaker made a brief response, and concluded by offering the following sentiment:- Retrenchment and Reform :-Let them be the order of the day, and our country must be triumphant. By W. J. Jones.-The Hon. E. L. Holmes:-His course has been marked by distinguished talent, a lofty patriotism and a generous chiv- alry. He worships at the shrine of his country's glory and independ- ence. The Hon. E. L. Holmes returned thanks for the compliment which had been paid him,· and proposed the following sentiment:- The Public Domain of Texas :-Plundered and despoiled by a band of corrupt, unprincipled, and perjured swindlers; may lasting infamy and disgrace rest upon the head of every legislator who shall shrink from the duty of exposing and defeating their unhallowed purposes. By T J. Golightly.-Hon. Edwin Waller :-Without fear, and with- out reproach. By W. H. H. Johnston.~General Sam Houston :-Texas has been the early theatre of his most successful exertions in the cause of lib- erty; arid it is here that the fruits and toils, sacrifices and blood, have ripened to maturity, and promise to be as lasting as his renown. l\fy Martin l\f'Mahan.-Tennessee :-1\Iay she continue in her great- est of all productions-soldiers, generals, statesmen and Presidents; and greet their return to their native soil, where their work was first known, with the same acclamations of joy, and tokens of respect, with which they received our hero and our country's friend, General Sam Houston. By A. Brigham.-A National Bank:-May our legislators find re- And united may we be- Happy land o_f Liberty. By R. D. M'Annelly.-The Bible Society :-An infant in an infant republic; if one flourishes the other must. By Owen O'Brine.-The "Shamrock of Ireland" and the "Lone Star" of Texas :-Though divided by the ocean from east to west, their sons palpitate in unison for Liberty. By A. H. l\foore.-The Speaker of the House of Representatives; A statesman, patriot, and soldier :-though young in years, a Socrates in mind. Texas need never fear while such spirits are her supporters. By l\faj. S. Whiting.-Col. Wm. Lawrence :-His commanding tal- ents have secured him the public admiration; his virtues have endeared him to his friends. He cannot fail to reach the highest honors of the republic. By Thomas Bryson.-Our honored guest, General Sam Houston: J\fen, unbiassed by party feeling, will give him his due. The hero of sources to establish one, and consider it expedient: By H. W. Olark:-Texas and the United States:- Firm, united, let us be, In bonds of peace and unity;
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