The Van Buren press., 1860-11-02
Gen. Lane in Oregon.


Our hles Of Oregon papers. says the Re
's5l;ean. indicate that the state Of popular {
ceiling the,e is overwhelmingly against Sc
ession and the Secession candidates. Tho
principal Journal Of the State, the Stasss-
aan. thus correctly speaks of the interest
California and Oregon has in the perma-
aencs Of the Union
But Joseph and his fellow-traitors to
the party will find themselves sadly mista-
ken in the position Of Oregon at this time.
Isolated from the great body Of the States, |
without the means Of elf-defense, even
against savage foes upon and within their
own borders much less against nations
which may at any time beco,se foes without,
and depending upca the General Govern
ment, not only fer military defcnse, bat for
greAs psst OF their ayii Institutions. Cal
ifornia and Oregon have an interest in the
perpetuity of the Union which is para
mount to all mere sectional issues between
tho North and the South. The Democracy
motive for jor joining in the detection and
treason to tho DcunocrA.ic organization, and
conniving at the plot to overthrow the
Union. merely to crafty the bssest passions
of bad men and the fol!ies Of weak men
the hato and revenge Of Buchanan, tho trea-
son Of Iancey, and the envy and ambition
of their tools. Breckenridge and Lane.
The patriotic and conservative Democracy
of The Pacific States. having nothing to
gain and much 20 lose by the success OF the
schemes Of these men, will not muster un-
der their banner. They stand now, where
they have stood for years, upon the princi
pie Of noninteryention by Congress with
slavery IN State or Territory, the same
ground occupied by the Democracy North
and South in the campaign Of lSoG. and
upcn which Buchanan was triumphantly
elected, triumph which has since turn
ed to bitter ashes in our hands" They So
no valid reason why they should chang
their principles and their position, merely
because Messrs. Buchanan and Lane hav
changed"
The Times. another influential paper. an
for long time considered the especial OF
gan Of Gen. Lane. has An article. wbic'
we copy, showing, if rothiny more. the te
raciiy with which loyal Oregon Democrat
hold to the regular organization and sup
por. the nominees Of their party. The al
.icle brsathes noble and patriotic spirit
"For many years past This Journal ha
steadily and consistently supported Genera
Lane. 1t advocated. in the years 1851. 3
'55 ard 81, his election delegate to Cor
gross from the Territory OF Oregon, NJ
lenntribnted to his success on each occasiol
warmly favored his selection rs the fir
United States Senator from the new Stat
and reioiced At his elevation to that exalt,
position. 1t has borne his name ut Il
head Of its columns as its preferred ma
for the Presidency CT the Union. and n
until the National Convention regular
placed Stephen A. Douglas in nomination
was the name Of Gcn. Lane removed. III
Times advocated and sustained Gen. Lar
because it was = democratic journal, al
regarded him as firm, consistent, undev
ating National Democrat. pledged to II
maintenance of tho Federal Union, All O,
ponent of sectionslism, whether shown
it's repulsive front at the North or Sout
and one who would ever abide by the us
gcs of the party, and support the regal
nominees OF its conventions. 1t stood
him through evil and good report. in a,
versity and prosperity, in sunshine ar
e throughout the State "a his certain frien
and the record will establish the assertio
J. This journal docs not now sustain hin
: II does not display his name for the Vic
o Presidency; and 1t docs not be :suso it ca;
!, no. and maintain its reputation Ms a consis
n ent nationd! demcc,atic journal. 1t has r
II posed too much faith in the pubic teac
y ings Of Democratic principles by Gen. Lsl
|. it has become deeply imbued with Il
D. spirit Of his teachings and professions-
g believes in democracy with too deep si
cerity and conviction to veer about in Il
- twinklins Of an eye, and condemn the pril
ciples it ha, inculca;ed, and pronounce
avor Of those it has opposed and retu,e
follow Gen. Lane out of the organizati
of Me party; or to countenance the eie
ton OF any candidates excepting those re
ularly and legitimately nominated.
The Times, with all its partiality
Gen. Lane, cannot support him in his pre-
ent position, because to do so, would be
most fragrant contradiction Of the doctrin
which have been disseminated through
columns since its establishment.
Deeply as this Journal regrets to pa
, company with Gen. Lane, it must do
when it finds bin disregarding his past re
ord and professions-when he bolts the re
ular nominees Of the party-when he len
his name and influence to break down tn
. great party which has conferred upon hi
many honors, great position, and has le
him in otficc and power for SO many yeal
With all of its past attachment tor hii
the Times cannot consent to desert its par
and her nominees and time-honored prime
:, Piles to follow him into tho camp Of the
le ceders and Disunionists. Much as we 10
him. we love our party-the National Del
ocratic party-its usages and regularly MOI
mated candidates more than we do Genel
Lane. We deplore his detection. and
lieve he will live to regret and repent it.
For the last two years, at the elections
ii Judge Stout and Col. Shell, y portion
the Democracy of the State boiled and refu
ed to support Stout. What will now
thought OF Gen. Lane. when he bolts t
m nominations of the Baltimore Conveutio
and not only this. but lends the use of
name for the purpose OF defeating the re
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