The Arkansas banner., 1850-03-19
Ltltsr from General IO,,ph Lape.

The Indiana Sentinel contains the following let- ter from this gallant officer, promising that it was not intended for publication. His expectation oI being removed by Gen. TayLOR, from the Govern otshtp of Oregon. has not been disappointed Mai. CANES, of Kentucky, having been appointed in his place:
 OKESos cTTY, Oct g, IS49
 Dear Spana l have the pleasure to acknowI. edge tho receipt of your very friendly letter, by Judge Bryant and also tue proceedings of two pub. lie eetines of my good frienss of Indianapolis for which tender you and thsm my thanks Ton will, hope, readily pardon me for not writing sooDer 1 have been constantly engaged in the discharge of official duties tat have not had time to write as often 10 my ftiem,s as would like to- arrived here in advance of all the Territorial officers, proceeded to organize the Government, caused the census to be taken, made the appoint nenl, caused eieciious to be held, couveaed the LeKisistive Assembly, and did ali other tlsings TO- qaired by law and the interests of tue Territory
 Most of the time have had no assistance, aud consequently every thing to do. h the manage
 ent of our Indian affairs have had but tile help Two sub-sgents received appointments in June One after resigned, and the other went to Cali forna la the discharge of this duty, for the pur- pose of maintaining friendly relations with the Indians, 1 found it necessary to visit many of the tribes, in their couniry. l proceeded 10 the Daes of the Columbia, Cheut's River, Yackanan country. Cowiity, POgents soand. the valley of the Willemetle ncross the coast mountains, from the Willamette to the coast of Yacona bay; near two hundred miles south of the Columbia.
 l have esen more less of the people of near forty of the sixty-seven tribes living in Oregon. made out and forwarded report of all the tribes, their location, numbers. and dispositiou, could possibly be ascertsined; copied the Execu- tive proceedings and official correspondence, and forwsrced the same 10 the Pre,ident, and did all other things necessary to be done to the best of my ability, honestly and faithfully. The Executive books and papers also of tho Indian affairs, in gocd condition, plain and easy to be understood.
 My heaIti has been tue, and have la5ored con stanty. have said this much about my doings. (which hope you will excuse) to let you know that no part of my daiy has been neglected. suppose that shali be removed but 1 deter miBed il shall be without eaust, or al least any reasonable cause of complaint These the reasons, my dear friend, why 1 have not written ere this.
 confess 10 you that am surprised to find that any considerable portion of the wAg party of lndi- ana should al sDy time be willing 10 fasten upon their State lasting disgrace. It is not deserved No better troops ever pulled trigger in their coontry g defence than the troops from Indiana, Why should they unjustly suffer They shall not shall feel it my duty al all tines and nuder all circumstances, to tell the truth and inc honest truth is the only defence of their reputation that they the State will ever quire. If Ii should be my misfortune to make enemies by defending the reputation of my command, my State, and myself letsii be so.
 While in the Mexican war, it was my fortune 10 troops from different States engaged in battle good troops-5ut no; better than tl.e lndianians.- No troops ever did their duty better, and but for the cowardice of Bowles, and the falsehood of others, no troops would have stood higher. And after that unfortunate affair, every lndianian who came under my observations epdessored by his gal lantry aud good conduct, 10 convince the world of their capacity to do, under all circumstances, iu battle or otherwise their duty-yea, honor 70 them selves aud their country. And they did so.
 have seen much of this county and like it. Yet would much rather be in Indiana 1 like the State, God bless her but am here, l am poor. and have a large family to support. l can make
 money, and have concluded to send by my son
 who goes home, for my family. It is like taking my life bId farewell to my State, but what better can l dol am not now able 10 labor as 1 once could, and here is perhaps the best place for me- He goes fully authorized 10 sell the honestead and all my effects, settle my business, pay all debts, and leave the home once so dear.
 Please tender my thanks 10 my friends for their kind defence of my reputation. l proud 10 know that no kentuckian. or other person. can as- sail it without ncurring the disp.easure Of geDer- ous, kind, and good people.
 God bless you my friend, and the State. JOSEPH LANE.