The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1850-12-21

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ground than Inst Of lbs senator from Ohio A under.
stood the honorable senator from North Carolina Cen
Lane removed for the that he had given pab-
eiiy faisehoods against the late Executive OF the
United States ] will preface what have to say with
The remark that am not now prepared 20 discuss this
question al length but at proper time propose 10 do
So think can show most conclusyey that the
from OHIO, say the least is mistaken. and that Cen
Lane was never removed from office for deslicnon Of
his official duties as governor OF the Territory Of Oregon
think show most conclusiyely that he performed
his duties while in that position under the embarrassing
circumstances surrounding him. in manner that may
chasngs the scrutiny OF all even those who seek find
fault with him. 9fa& al a
am as convsrsant with Gen Lanes official acts, and
perhaps little more so than any gentleman upon this
hoor. know the circumstances under which he took
the Office OF governor of the Territory OF Oregon know
something Of the tolls and privation he underwent ii
reaching his home in that far of Territory think
may say without fear Of successful contradiction, that
he performed those duties in highly creditable
to himself and eminenty satisfactory the citizens Of
Oregon Hence, sir, am unwilling one OF his
friends and he one Of my most valued constituents tina,
should be announced that he was removed for failure
TO perform his duty. No. sir, he removed for po-
cal considerations other-and not for the reason
assigned by the senator from Ohio
the hour that Gea Lane received the elegraphc despatch
advising him OF his appointment and al that time he
was guest in my domciluntl the day he was dspos-
dasroSsy or faithfully 10 discharge bis duties as became
an American patriot than he did. But do not propose
pursuing this point al this time
i
senator from North Carolina say TO him, in all kind
ness that he mistaken when he charges that Gen Lane
ever made publication derogatory TO the reputation Of
Mr.. MANGUM II the senator will permit me, sir, |
will say that have iDdisnct recollection OF the pub
licaton have not seen II for nearly two years My
country, that not only the publication made reject
ing upon General personal honor, but the ex-
tent Of impeaching his yeracy have heard further,
since came into the hall this morning. from senator,
a he nspde pnf danr a
OF character, had informed him that General Lane had
repeatedly said in public addresses to the people OF Ind
ana, that Gen. Tayors view of the subject presented
TO the world was false in reference to the Indiana yolun
teers do not speak upon my own knowledge only
assert that ii the iacls SO, Gen Taylor could not
have done otherwise than to discharge him from the pub
Mr.. BRIGHT / did not misunderstood the honorable
senator from North Carolina did not say that he had
that he uttered snch declarations, BUT alphabetically that
General Lane had done So he ought to have been
moved concur with him In that opinion. unless he
stated The truth but venture to assert that Gen Lane
made such publications, and will say that in the pub
nc addresses which heard Gen Lane make-and heard
hin several occasions-he made no such statement az
that to which the honorable senator from North Carolina
alluded If time be extended to me, and should here
after go into an investigation OF the reportsthe nnfo
nate reports made in reference TO the troops that volun
teered from the State Of Indiana trust shall be able
show that they have been msrepresened than any
troops that ever took up arms in defence OF their country
will go into that investigation hereafter If this discus
MINK snail De able 10 snow ttf the
fault in that case was not attributable 10 the men, TO the
sodery to the volunteers from the State oil Indiana not
attributable to Gen Tsylor attributable Gen Lane
but attributable to another Officer who gave the order
retreat, and concealed that fact from the commanding
general at the time he made his official report And will
here take ion remark that Drawer set oil men
never fought upon a battle field | will call upon the
honorable senator from Mississippi, tMr. DAvIsl dis
tnguished participant in all that occurred 10 sustain me
To use his language, talking to the subject come
months since, (and sorry that he is not in his
seat TO repeat il y
BILE evidence OF bravery that challenges sdction IL
was the number of dead lett upon the ground they
cupied"
But, do not propose following this subject at this
time merely rose Tor the purpose OF asking the Senate
speech OF the senator from Ohio charges General Lane
with official negligence civil officer and to disprove
the statements made by the honorable senator from
North Carolina have no doubt they will do so.
now, II the from New Jersey insists upon
IL, that the resolution be laid the table But hope
the motion will not prevail. II it does not prevail
wish TO move that the resolution lie day or
two.
Mr. DAYTON. II the senator asks as a right, or as
matter o courtesy. that the resolution lie over am dis.
posed 10 give him plenty OF time. therefore Withdraw
tue motion TO lay the table.
DIR BRIGHT. am very much obliged TO the honor.
able senator do not claim IL right but wish to
occupy half hour this question, some day this
week or next. | move the Senate adjourn.
The motion was agreed TO and the Senate adjourned
THURSDAY. DECEMBER 10. 1850