, 1859-04-01
LoIler frOm Gen, Lane.

Tha last mail from the States brought letter from
Gen. LANE, now United States Senator for Oregon
70 our fellow townzman, Gen. MILLER, who, in hand
ing It to US for perusa, has given US permission to
give Il publicity which we do with all cheerfulness
The letter speaks for ITSELF and besides being cramped
for space, iorbear extended comments upon t. but
ask for 1t careful and uupreludced perusal. That
Gov. STEVENS possesses working elements and capa.
bilities Of endurance Of most extraordinary chaae
ter large proportion Of those intimately acquainted
with him, we doubt not, will readily cOncede This
We think will be admitted, aside &0B poticnE, OF
any other considerations. That he has labored as
bard as any one man could do, to procure favorable
legislation upon war claims, and all other matters
Of interest with which territory is Identified we
think no unprejudieed man will deny, as bis belief
The evideneel Of Gen. LANE in his behalf Is very
strong And while we will not permit ourself to be-
come Involved in the unfortunate controversy going
on In Oregon, In which he Is accused Of Official neg
ect, Indifference and Of eonnlving at the defeat Of
the Oregon admission bill at the session Of 1878,
becomes us to say, and we think we speak ad
visedly that the people Of this territory, generally
have great confidence in whatever testimony that
Senator OF orgon might bear, involving matters OIL
opinions in which they are Immediately interested
Since the Organization Of our territory, (our separa
tion from Oregon having been in a great degree ef
ected through bis eOrtsl our people have regarded
him almost Is much eodelegaie Of our own, as ths
special one Of our now neishborng State The letter
reads ns follows:
WASHINGTON CITY, Feb. Is, 1859.
ny DEAR SIR:-I have, from tine to time promised
myself that would write you Of the progress of our
efforts tO secure the payment Of the war debt. al
other matters Of Interest 70 the people ofWashington
as we'll as Of Oregon. Though do not now sustain
Official relation to the people Of Washington, sill
feel deep interest In the welfare and prosperity OF
people, and whenever 1t has been In my power e
render them SERVICE II has afforded me pleasure tC
DO So little less than that OF doing my duty to my
constituents. The suierngsand losses Of the people
Of Washington, In common with those Of Oregon, du
ring the late hosttes with the Indians, appealing
strongly TO the synpathies Of all honorable and ns
men, awakened still deeper interest than had pre-
viousy iet for them, strong As that feeling had beer
from the time that elevated in part BY their sui
ages 70 the position have held until yesterday tha
being the day took my seat in the Senate.
Thus bound to the people Of Washington by the tie
both Of sympathy and gratitude, l look with thu
deepest concern 10 whatever effects their interests ant
progress, and most cheeriully cooperate with you
worthy delegate In his efforts for the promotion o
their interests. And let me say in this connection
that the rights and interests Of your territory have
most able and jealous advocate the person Of Gov
Stevens. His great talents learning and energy, hav
already given him a com handing influence IN Con
gress, and with the President and heads of Depart
ments. In his efforts to secure favorable action upo
war debt-to obtain appropriations for the Inda
service, mail service, military roads, and for the de
velopment Of the agricultural and commercial int
rests Of the territory he is and has been most ndS
fatigable
OF all the Senators, Representatives and Delegate
In Congress, know not one msrD vigent active an
Efficient than Gov. Stevens LHe Is, in fact the beS
working man that ever knew, he is all the time o
dnty-he seems never TO tire or let up, but preSse
forward constantly. Having been an eyewitness
his zeal. energy and ability IN the service Of his col
stitnents, do not consider that in saying this G
beyond what Is just tribute to his worth.
| Oregon being now In the Union, trust that tn
identity Of interest Of the Pacific coast will secur
unanimity Of the delegation that will give to ths
section due weight In the natonalcouncils In unio
there Is strength have felt myself strengthened b
having such an able coworker for the interests Of th
Pacific AZ Gov Stevens. and take pleasure in bein
Thus able 70 bear testimony IN you his friend that
have daily eminent qualifications for his position
and desire and determination to do bis whole dut
N those whose interests have been confled TO hi
care, that will insure Success If success Is possible
l You will see by the papers that the war debt ba
been placed In the hands Of the third Auditor for AZ
justment. Next Congress will no doubt nav ali tbs
may BY this second adjustment be found due
i Yo1r friend and obedient servant.
JOSEPH LANE
Gen. ". W. MILLER