Indiana State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis) 1841-1853, 1850-01-17
Meeting 20 Address Gen. Lane.

Meeting TO Address Gen. Lane.
The meeting appointed to receive the report Of the
committee of one from each Congressional District TO
address Gen. Lane in relation his return to lndi-
ana, and in favor Of his nomination the Democrat
lie candidate for the Presidency in 1852. appointed by
previous meeting Of the Democratic Members of
the Legislature, convened at the Capitol in Indian
apois, the evening of the 18th of January, 1850.
The meeting consisted of the Democratic Members OF
the Legislature, citizens from different parts Of the
State now at Indianapolis, and citizens of the city
The committee. appointed at previous meeting, OF
one from each Congressional District address Gen.
eral Lane, is composed of the following gentlemen,
to-wit:
Hon. Robert Dale Owen, chairman.
Hon. Smith Miller, first district.
Hon. John /. Morrison, second district.
Hon. George Berry, third district.
Hon. John S. Reid, fourth district
Hon. Franklin Hardin, fifth district.
Hon. George w. Carr, sixth district.
Hon. w. d. Allen, seventh district.
Hon. 4. w. Lyon, eighth district.
Hon. ~ Eddy, ninth district.
Hon. S. S. Mckle, tenth district.
The meeting was organized by calling the Hon.
James g. Read to the chair President, and the
pointment of ]. w. Spencer and N. Bolton. as Sec
retaries.
The committee being called upon, Mr.. Owen, the
chairman, read the letter addressed to Gen. Lane to
the meeting, asking him not to make his permanent
residence in Oregon California but TO come home
TO Indiana, with a view of being candidate for Pre-
sident in 1852. Mr.. Owen remarked that the letter
was unanimously adopted by the committee.
The letter was adopted by reclamation by the
meeting and three hearty cheers given for Gen.
Joseph Lane.
A motion was then made that the chairman and
secretaries of the meeting, and chairman and mem-
bers Of the committee sign the letter. and that it be
forwarded to Gen. Lane. Several gentlemen then
and expressed desire that all present should
have an opportunity to sign the letter which latter
method adopted.
Eloquent and interesting addresses Tin favor of
Gen. Lane for the Presidency were delivered by
Lieut.. Governor Lane. Governor Wright. and the
Hon. Robert Dale Owen, at the conclusion of which
the following resolution, offered by Mr. Kent, of New
Albany, was unanimously adopted, to-wit
Rssolpsd, That the Hon. Robert Dale Owen be re-
quested to write biographical sketch of the Life,
Public Services and Character of General Joseph
Lane, for general circulation.
MIR. Owen was understood to accept the duty as
signed him. he remarked that should not the bio
graPhy of Gen. Lane exceed in thrilling interest and
romantic character, that of General Marion, il would
be the fault of the bographer. and of his sub
ject.
After signing the letter to General Lane the meet
ing adjourned, most enthusiastic spirit having been
manifested from beginning to end.
SMALL-Pox.-We regret to be obliged to state, SC
that our readers may know the truth, that there is
of smallpox at the Palmer House. We regret
this especially on account OF the injury which will
be inflicted upon Mr.. Palmer. who has been unfortu
in this respect heretofore. 1t is commendabe in
him, however, that he is humane enough to receive
continued loss, rather than the patient from
his house, at any risk The patient is MIR. Ash
bridge, dry goods dealer, who has resided here
some three months. He has knowledge how he
contracted the disease not being aware Of contac
with it directly indirectly. He is nursed by
devoted wife, very beautiful woman. and we hope
kind Providence will shield her against the oath
some pestilenee. The patient getting along very
well when we last heard from him, and we think vii
Every Precaution is taken to prevent tbs
spread Of the contagOn and we arc glad to see tina
people frightened death they were tire,
years ago.
GIVE suppose that have heard the remarl