Indiana American. [volume] (Brookville, Ind.) 1833-1861, 1856-06-06

As there l,a concert among the
lovers Of slavery IN their abuse Of Col.
Lane. We quote the following rs q
specimen Of their regard Tor him h
1910. and challenge them 70 bring
agains, bis character - single aeeusa-
lion now that he was not liablo 10 then.
excep, the lone olIense Of tesiifying
against the frauds upon Kansas.
From The Lasrenesburg Rsgl,,sf.
. or Col. Lane We need say but little,
60 he 10 personally known to most Of
our readers. and his reputation has
spread farther than our circulation
Those who know him personally know
him as one Of the working Democracy,
ever ready and willing 70 do his foil
share IN any political contest.
We have heard Il intlmated and ad-
vised by a few OF bis friends here. that
he ought not 10 accept the second Of
fee In the State after being brought for.
ward Tor the first; but we ieel confident
that Col. Lane knows his duty to his
party too we'll to decline the present
canvass. The old democratic doctrine
to decline nothing Offered by the party
however humb 10, will govern Col. Lane
regardless OF the III advised friendship
OF some OF his neiphbors, and he will
canvass the State with es much zeal ant
ability for the second as ne would foE
the first otfi;e. He knows bis duty Il
his party. and knowing, will do it,"
From the American Eagle, Paeii. Orange Co.
Col. Lane commanded the "Inferna
Third" the only regiment but what wal
compelled to give awny before the enc
my atihe battle Of Bnena Vista. Hi
services in the field are well known
and will secure to him a hearty suppor
from the Democracy Of Indiana.
From the Richmond Jerersonsan.
Col. Lane, the nominee for Lieut.
Governor. is a young man. but one "whs
has seen service" lie served in Mexi
co during the war. He Is young maj
OF talent, and will MIKE a good presiding
officer for the Senate
Fromths covington Peoples Friend.
Col. James II. Lane. OF Dearbon, on
ca ndidate for the second Office Of thu
State, Is mol unknown to fame as a pol
i,icisn. Again and again on all prope
occasions for the last lew years has hi
voice been heard on the side OF Democ
racy. In addition to this, he has acquir
ed military reputation IN Mexico, a
com mander OF the noble 81 Indiana a
! Buena Vista, and Of tie Indiana 9th OF
the southern line Of operations, whicl
Is a sure passport to the affections o
every patriotic voter of this State.
From the Logsnspor Pharos,
Col. James H. Lac.
Does any one need TO ask who he Is
Let him 90 to Buena Vista's bloody fels
where fires OF death liz mp the scene
where the lesden and iron hail twep
awsy entire ranks Of the embattled hos
-wh.re brave nen played their par
end won the admiration and applaus
of the world-whers the sharp IA tie o
musketry, the roar Of Briggs battery
and the quick. energetic word OF con
ms nd. blended fogether--end ask VIII
Col. Jim Lane is! Ask who command
ed the 3D. dia'a Regiment through ths
evenilul, desperate light when the
alone of all the brave regiments th'
psrtook Of the deeds OF noble daring o
ihst memorable dcy, NEVER CAV
lGROUND-neve- fell back before th
immense host which In the front, an
flank, end rear, threatened to whelm ar
destroy the gallant little bard wnic
wilhstood their attacksl Ask who cou
munded the gallant regimen which wo
the proud title OF the 'sTEADFAsT THIRD
And the answer will be, Col James I
Lane! Aye, and he is them the Den
ocrals of Indiana have selected as CAT
didate for the suffrage OF India1ians 4
Lieut.. Governor, aud who doubts b
election. He VINO risks his life FOR h
country, in defence OF her rights, wi
not be forgotten by the voters. III
commander OF The "sIEADFAsr THIRD
and OF the patriotic 5th, has done h
country and bis State coed service, al
well should he be remembered
From tho Oven Co. Republican.
or Col. LANE, it is only necessal
for US to say that he has earned his
reputation for bravery and gallantry
the Mexican war. He was Colonel
, the "steadfsst" Sd Regiment at the ba
tie Of Buena Vista. and was also Col
mel Of the 9th regiment, Afterwards raj
ed in Indiana. The reputation was sa
in his hands, when fighting her baltl
in foreign country, and II he was foul
worthy when abroad, he viii! not be lie
. so at home.