The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1860-08-15

readiness 10 do honor to his command, his
country, and himself. Again, July 7th,
Wool writes, "I have seen you in all sit
uations-at The head of your brigade, in
the drill, and in the great battle of the 22d /
and 25d of February; and, in the course of
my experience, have seen few very few,
who behaved with more zeal, ability, and
gallaniry, in the hour of danger" And
General Taylor, in his report, says, "Briga-
der General Lane (slightly wounded), was
active and Jealous throughout the day, and
displayed great GOODNESS ard gallantry be- !
lore the enemy"
Remaining encamped near the battlefield
until June, he was ordered, with his brigade,
TO New Orleans, where the latter was dis
On his return home, public festivals at New
Albany and Evansville greeted him, while
his appearance everywhere commanded
and elic:led the most enthusiastic admira-
ton. Az order 10 join Taylor's line, how
ever, allowed him but short season oil re-
pose in the bosom of his family.
Having been transferred 10 General Scott's
line of operations, he reached Vera Cruz,
with his command, on the 18th of Septem-
ber, lS47. 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
Increased by Major Lally's column of one
thousand men, and at Perote by company
of mounted rihemen, two of volunteer in.
fantry, and two pieces of artillery.
Leaving his train at San Antonio Taama-
ris with suitable defence, Lane marched
against Huamantla with over two thousand
men. On the morning OF the 9th of Ocio-
Der, the people were startled by the ap
proach of the soldiers. White flags were
Immediately displayed; but no sooner had
the advanced guard. under Captain Walker,
entered the town, than yollev after volley
assaiIed It. A deadly combat ensued-
Walker gallantly charged on body Of five
hundred lancers ard two pieces OF artillery
on the plaza. General Lane, advancing al
the head of his column, encountered tie
heavy reinforcement of Santa Anna, who
had arrived with his full force. Soon the
roar of battle resounded from street TO street.
For short time the Mexicans confronted
their assailants with the energy of despair !;
but the terrible decision of The Americans
prevailed, and their flag soon waved over
the treacherous town. A large quantity of
ammunition was captured, and some pris-
oners-one OF whom was Major Iturbide,
son of the former emperor of Mexico. This
was the last field on which Santa Anna ap-
peared IN arms against the United States.
For this victory Lane was breyelted major
general.
Having reloined 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 a
series of brilliant movements and victories
A surgeon attached TO his command wrote
home, about this period, that no writer's
only the soldiers-could tell with what in
genuity and bravery Lane conducted his
handful of men. 81 never'-he adds-"be-
fore could understand how towards were
transformed into brave men as by miracle
The battle of Tehualtaplan was the last
fought in Mexico. Peace was soon declar-
ed but Gen. Lane-who, not iuappropri-
aleIy, says jenkins, was styled by his broth
er officers and soldiers "the Marion OF lhe
army''-remained some months directing
the movements consequent upon the return
OF our troops. On evacuating the conquer
cred land, Lane remarked TO a friend Il
| left my plough 10 take the sword with a
thrill of pleasure for my country called
me. | now go home 10 resume the plough
with as sincere Joy"
] About The ist of August, IS4S, General
Lane reached Indiana. His fellow citizens
/ were rejoced 10 see him; but he had moi
time 10 respond 10 the favors extended &c
: him, for on 18th he-without any solicita
:ion on his part-were appointed Governor
OF Oregon On the 2sih his commission
reached him, and or the next day he SCI
out for his post
! On the I'd of March, 1919, about SIX
months after his departure from home, he
arrived safely in Oregon City. This jour
ney cost the Government nothing-GeHera
Lane not making any charge ior his expen.
ses, besides which, he aided largely ia sub
sisting the troops the greater part of the
time with the product of his rifle, as he
was both the pilot and the hunter of the
| party.
The Indians of Oregon--of whom there
were between so and 60 iribes-kept tht
whites in a constant state OF jeopardy. This
| progress and settlement of the territory
J were greatly impeded By their depredations
| In 1850, a formidable outbreak took plac.
on Rogue River, in the southern part o
! Oregon. Governor Lane took the field il
| person, collected force of settlers, miners
few officers and men of the regular army
] attacked the Indians al Table Rock. and