Arkansas true Democrat., 1859-11-30

treaty of peace, not to have fight, and promptly stepping to the side of the principal chief, with his firm eyes fixed on hls pistol in hand, he told him, if a drop of blood of any of the whites was shed, 1t should be avenged by the destruction of the entire tribe. This well-timed move had the desired effect. The Chief told his warriors to cease their demonstrations The Co., vernon then advanced among the foremost, took their arrows from their bows and returned them to their quivers, and uncock- ed thelr guns, and knocked the priming from their pans.
 Gen. Lane did not hold the office of Go- vernon of Oregon more than about fifteen months before he was removed by Presi- dent Taylor. He, "who had no friends to reward or enemies to punish' as he declared oefore he was elected President, sienalzed his administration by prescribing his former companion in arms, who stood by him so firmly on the field of battle, and contribut- ed so largely by his gallantry and general ship to win the battle of Buena Vista, which placed him in the Presidential chair.- Whereupon the Legislature of Oregon pas sed resolutions expressive of their high sense of the energy, ability, and success, which characterized his administration as Governor of Oregon, and superintendent of Indian affairs, and their sincere regret that the President of the United States had deprived the territory of Oregon of the future services of one so eminently useful, and whose usefulness was enhanced by the unbounded confidence of the people over whom he was placed" The people whose representatives they were, seconded these resolutions by electing him by an almost unanimous vote, their delegate to represent them in the Congress of the United States.
 Upon the eve of Gen. Lanes departure from Oregon to the National Capitol, as their delegate to Congress. the people at;th- out distinction of party, held mass meeting to tender 'him public expression of opinion in regard to his distinguished tal- ents and services Among other things, they resolved, that as friends of J os. Lane without distinction of party, we tender him our hearty and entire appreciation of his acts as Governor of Oregon Territory,' and that from the ability, energy, fidelity, and purity of purpose, which have charac- terized all his public acts among us, it is but fitting that we express our appreciation and admiration of his course" and that Gen. Lane came to us covered with military glory. and leaves us, upon the business of the Territory, clothed with our confidence and attachment" That confidence and attach ment. the people of Oregon have ever since manifested towards him, by continuing him as their delegate in Congress until the Ter ritory was admitted as one of the States into the Union last winter when, in obedi- ence to the unanimous vote of his party, he became one of the Senators from that State.
 All the responsible positions to which Gen. Lane has been called were unsolicited dnd unexpected Gy him, what but few public men can say, and he has filled them with signal ability and success Endowed with a strong and practical mind. stored with the most useful knowledge acquired by exten- sive reading and accurate observation, sound, liberal and conservative in his views of the policy and principles of our government, he combines personal traits of character eminently calculated to win the popular heart, with warm, generous and manly spirit, with kind, frank and social disposition, with demeanor so modest and unpretendng that he excites no one'R envy; he has acquired an influence and popularity which but few men attain. In Indiana, the Legislature, and with the people, he was universally popular and one of the leading men of the State, and styled cher favorite son.'' On the battle field of Mexico the soldiers viewed him as invincible, and he was the pride of the of ficers of the army. In Oregon his name is a tower of strength. In the halls of Con- gress his popularity and influence are un- surpassed; indeed it was chiefly owing to his influence and exertions that the bill to admit Oregon into the Union passed the House at the last session. The passage of that bill was attended by great excitement. It was violently opposed by the ultra men north and south-the abolitionists and fire eaters.
 When the final vote was taken, breath less silence reigned through the Hall and the crowded galleries, broke only by the emphatic answer of yea or nay, as the mem- bers answered to the call of the clerk for their vote; as the vote was being taken, members were to be seen, in all parts of the Hall keeping count of the vote, and when Felix K. Zollicofer, responded to the last call, parties from all parts of the Hall, sur rounded General Lane with their warm and hearty congratulations, which indicated the result and when formally announced by the speaker from the chair, round after round of applause arose from the members of the Hall, which was caught and repeated by the crowded galleries of anxious spectators. with waving of handkerchiefs by the ladies and clapping of hands by the sterner sex, which showed that :" he lives in the hearts Of his countrymen."
 W hen the news of the passage of the bill, and that seat in the Senate was thereby secured to Gen. Lane, spread through the city, there was general rejoicing by the citizens, and the demonstrations of honor paid to Gen. Lane at his lodging that night. were of the most enthusiastic character. A band of musicians serenaded him with the most delightful music, the people assembled Tn crowds; the strong men of the nation were there, and made congratulatory speech es from the portico of Browns Hotel, which were received with the enthusiastic cheers of the assembled masses, which made the welkln ring. Gen. Lane appeared and re- sponded to the unexpected compliment in chaste, appropriate, and eloquent speech, then opened his rooms and his heart. to re- ceive his friends, and gave them the best cheer that could be provided at so short a notice.
 The past history of Gen. Lane is guar antee that he will ably and faithfully repre- sent the interests of his State in the Senate of the United States, and uphold and sup. port, by his jiudicious counsels and effective aid, " the Constitution of the Union, the richest political blessings which Heaven has ever bestowed upon any nation.''
 The life of General Lane will stand out prominently in history as that of remark able man, Illustrating the fact that the humblest individual may, under free and liberal institutions, attain the highest point of distinction by perseverance,, zeal and in. dustry, and will furnish an example to in. l cite ardent and ambitious minds to tba cnl