CHAPTER XXXIV.

First meeting of the committee of twelve.--All invited to

participate.--The Rev. J. Lee and Mr. Abernethy ridicule the

organization.--Mr. Lee tells a story.--Letter from Governor

Abernethy.--The main question at issue.--Drowning of

Cornelius Rogers and party.--Conduct of Dr. White.--Methodist

Mission.--Catholic boasts of conversions.

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