Joseph Lane
Joseph Lane (December 14, 1801 – April 19, 1881) was an American politician and soldier. He was a state legislator representing Evansville, Indiana, and then served in the Mexican–American War, becoming a general. President James K. Polk appointed Lane as the first Governor of Oregon Territory. When Oregon was admitted as a state in 1859, Lane was elected one of Oregon's first two U.S. Senators.In the 1860 United States presidential election, Lane was nominated for vice president of the pro-slavery Southern wing of the Democratic Party, as John C. Breckinridge's running mate. Lane's pro-slavery views and sympathy for the Confederate States of America in the Civil War effectively ended his political career in Oregon.
One of his sons was later elected U.S. Representative, and a grandson U.S. Senator, making Lane the patriarch of one of the state's most prominent political families. Provided by Wikipedia
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Circular of Hon. Joseph Lane, delegate from Oregon, in reference to the settlement, soil, and climate of Oregon Territory.
Washington, Printed by J.T. Towers, 1852Format: Book
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Speeches of Hon. Joseph Lane, of Oregon, and Hon. Isaac I. Stevens, of Washington, on the payment of the Oregon and Washington Indian War debt Delivered in the House of Representat...
Washington, Printed by L. Towers, 1858Format: Book
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The Admission of Oregon. The serenades. The responses.
[Washington], [Printed by L. Towers], 1859Other Authors: “…Lane, Joseph, 1801-1881…”
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