The Yazoo Democrat. [volume] (Yazoo City, Miss.) 1858-18??, 1860-07-14


Baving been transferred to Gen. Scott's
line of operations, LIE reached Vera Cruz
with his command on the 10th of September,
1847. On the goth, he set out for the city
of Mexico, at the head of two thousand five
hundred men. At Jalapa this force was in
creased by Maj Lally's column of one
thousand men, and at Perote by company
of mounted rifemen, two of volunteer in
fantry and two pieces of artillery. At this
time Col. Childs, of the regular army, was
beseged in Puebla by large force under
Santa Anna. Childs knowing tie impor-
tauce of the post, nobly held out; and his
officers and soldiers, animated by like
spirit, exhibited the most heroic fortitude
under numerous priyations. They knew
that to gain time was to gain victory; for
Lane was marching to their relief. Santa
Anna, also aware Of Lanes approach, used
every exertion to carry the place by storm
Failing in this, he cautiously Withdrew the
main body of his troops towards Huamantla,
intending to attack Gen. Lane in the rear
when be had passed that point, while anoth
er force would assault him from the direction
of Puebla Lanes scouts, however, were
neither deaf nor blind. He OWNED tbs
, Mexicau's plan and frustrated it.
Leaving his train at San Antonio Tanaris
with suitable defense, Lane marched against
Huamantla with over two thousand men. On
the morning of the 9th OF October, the peo-
pie were startled by the approach of soldiers
White flags were Immediately displayed but
g no sooner had the advanced guard, under
Captain Walker, entered the town, than volley
after volley assaied it. A deadly combat en-
f sued. Walker gallanty charged upon body
of five hundred lancers and two pieces of artil-
;, ery on the plaza General Lane, advancing
at the head of his column, encountered the
: heavy reinforcement of Santa Anna, who had
= arrived with his full force. Soon the roar Of
e battle resounded from street to street. For a
d short time the Mexcans confronted their as
n sailants with the energy of despair; but the
Q terrible decision of the Americans prevailed,
- and their flag soon waved over the treacher-
= ous town. A large quantity of ammunition
:, was captured and some prisoners-one OF
d whom was Major Iturbide, son Of the former
G Emperor Of Mexico This was the last field
:. on which Santa Anna appeared in arms against
+ the United States. For this victory Lane was
brevetcd maior-general.
e Having reioined his train, General Lane
:, arrived at Puebla on the 18th of October.
}, Lanes campaign, from the departure from
~ Vera Cruz up to this point, was series o
J. brilliant movements and victories. A sur
le geon attached to his command wrote home
e that no writers-only the soldiers-could tel
IF with what ingenuity and bravery Lane con
+ Quoted his handful of men. 81 never" ht
adds, "beiore could understand how coward,
- were transformed into brave men as by mira
ce"
;e The battle of Tehaulteplan was the las
n fought in Mexico. Peace was soon declared
t. but General Lane--who, not inappropriately
Id says Jenkins, was styled by his brother off
co GERS and soldiers " the Marion of the army
is remained some months directing the move
NJ ments consequent upon the return of our troops
= On evacuating the conquered land, Lane re
= e. marked to a friend, 81 left my plow to tax
o. the sword with a thrill of pleasure; for M
IN country called me- now go home to resum
I'd the ploS with as sincere joy
ne About the 1st of August, 1949, Genera
I'd Lane reached Indiana. His fellow citizen
m were reioced to see him; but he had not tim
= to respond to the favors extended to him, 70
q q on the 18th he-without any solicitation o.
III his part-was appointed Governor Of Oregon
rs Cn the 28th his commission reached him, an
he on the next day he set out for his post.
e. On the "a of March, 1S49, about six month
IT. after his departure from home, he arrive
rs safely in Oregon City. This Journey cost tn
y Government nothing-General Lane not ma
:: king any charge for his expenses; beside
Al which, he aided largely in subsisting the troop
the greater part OF the time, with the produc
d, of his rife, as he was both the pilot and tn
us hunter for the party.
", The Indians of Oregon-of whom ther
oy were between fifty and sixty tribes-kept tn
an whites in constant state of jeopardy. I'll
b. progress and settlement of the Territory wer
~ greatly impeded by their depredations. l
5u 1850, formidable outbreak took place o
e. Rogue River, in the southern part of Oregcl
ed Governor Lane took the field in person, co
lg lected force of settlers, miners, few officer
st. and men of the regular army, attacked III
q Indians at TableRock, and, after a desperat
conflict, in which he was severely WOUNDED
:. drove them from their position Foowin
this success up with his accustomed vigor,
Ut so severely chastised them that they were gla
is to accept any terms of peace.
nd AS Delegate from Oregon, Gen. Lane WI
nd unremitting in his advocacy of the inte
bo ests of the Territory, and untiring in his eor
,ir for her admission into the Union.
~ That day Oregon was admitted to the sste
- hood of States, and that night the Federal Oil
- was alive with festiyity in honor of the even
II, A band serenaded the President, Vice Pres
a dent, Mr.. Stephens, of Georgia, General Lal
ng and Others. In response to a call, Govern
lct Stephens introduced General Lane-now Sen
p tor elect from the State of Oregon-to Il
40 people. He made a brief Speech in which
~ said that bulwark had been raised on tn
I.S day on the shores of the Pacific against fc
ui- eign invaders, and fresh assurance given
'u, the perpetuity of the Union.
Dol While Governor Lane was in Oregon,
at was named for the Presidency by the conye
in ton assembled at Indianapolis to revise t
sb, State Constitution of Indiana. The Dem
Q 7 cratic State Convention, which met Feb 8
IN 1852, formally presented his claims for t
~ Chief Magistracy, pledging the vote of t
,ei State to him. On his arrival in Indiana trC
MS Oregon, he had public reception, at whic
tly in the course of an address of welcome, &c
out ernor Wright thus briefly viewed the care
md of the guest of the day =" He has be
the artifcer of his own fortunes and,
eld his progress from the farmer on the bar
A. of the Ohio and the commandant of fl
w. boat to posts of honorable distincton-tc
llS seat in the House of Representatives andin
'ed. Senate of Indiana-to the command of a br