Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-12-26

Ger. There were then, believe, scarce any mears Of
regular communication with that distant Territory and
1t would take time after his arrival there for Gene
raj Lane to gather the necessary materials to make
satisfactory and intelligent report know not whether
his succcssof with all the advantage of the Generals
previous services, has made his report yet should be
glad to be informed on that subject.
General Lane went out to Oregon near the close Of
Mr.. Folks administration Soon after the commence
Of General Taylors administration and certainly
before report could have been reasonably expected
attempt was made to General Lane by the APP
pontment ct prominent citizen of my State That
gentleman, although Wing, declined the rendered Of
ice am satisfied, of the great services OF
General Lane and the high position he occupied in the
affections of the people of his State Major Gaines,
who then appointed, went out in Government YES
sci, at the public expense. Hewas appointed while the
Senate session. and he was in the lobby here after he
received his appointment He took his departure i'll am
correctly informed with his family, in Government
sell without waiting for the sanction Of this body to his ap
pontment We were treated with that much respect by
Major Gaines, and by the Cabinet who sent him out.
And it does TO that it does not with the
best grace to hodnp the condnc of General Lane
object OF oboquy and reproach looking TO the conduct
OF his have nothing TO the pri-
vate character of Major Gaines. He is gentleman,
doubtless, Of responsibility And as | have heard no.
thing said against the character of General Lane, do
not feel myself called upon to defend it, will only say
that he is the idol of his neghbors and the large and
creasing circle of his friends, without distinction of par
y had known him in civil station before he earned
his Wtl-IneFicu IdurelS III our war WITH Mexico. Il
have known him to be always equal to anything he
dertook always the side of law and order and al
ways for his country always friend where his friend
ship was deserved As member of the Senate of In
diana, when her pecuniary affairs the lowest
ebb he early took and maintained uniform, persever
ing and finally successful position for the restoration
her credit. OF his military achievements, his kindness
to his troops the magic by which he acquired their
hdenee, his power OF inspiring them with his brave
y his skill in strategy and the romantic heroism which
he exhibited in the open field it unnecessary to speak
They too well known and appreciated not form
part of the history Of his country.
should make no objection, nor would General Lane
make any objection, to his being removed if the
val put upon the ground that il for opinions
sake merely But when he is removed not only with
its being expressly stated that he is removed
count OF bis political opinions but for alleged deiau in
office, he is deprived merely of Office for which he
but little, but it Is attempted to take from him that
character, which is dear to him indeed. If gentlemen
frankly and say that they for political
opinions, shall observe silence But when it is given
in advance that removals will not he made ac-
count of political opinions, the implication is left that
when made they made account of defects of q
personal nature.
And now, Mr.. President | can ask the Senator from
Ohio with confidence, whether General Lane would
have been removed in view Of his character and past
services and after having performed that journey
land through toll prvation and peril If he had been
Wing? think The Senator from Ohio NAV think
he would have been give him credit for his belief but
have good authority for saying that the human heart
is decetfu and desperately wicked Laughter think
gentlemen deceive themselves by making any such sup
position. would here say in relation to General Lane
that when he left his post he received the nearly if
unanimous approval OF the Territorial Legislature of Or
egOn, without distinction of party would also state
that the very time he received notice of his dismiss
al, he actively engaged in tour among the Indian
tribes in acquainting himself with the facts which were
necessary in order enable him make that report
for a conlecturcd delay only of transmitting which he
was removed, according to the Senator from Ohio.