1845.--Second session of the Legislative Committee.--Mr.
McCarver removed from the office of Speaker.--Mr. Applegate's
resolutions.--Protest of Gray, Foisy, and Straight.--A
legislative incident.--Law against dueling.--Dr. White
addresses the Legislature.--Resolutions.--Dr. White denies
the right of the settlers to organize a provisional
government.--McCarver signs documents without authority.--
Resolutions by the house on the subject.--Impertinent
letter from Dr. White to the house.--White cornered by
President Polk.--Incidents in White's temperance
movements.--Proposition to repeal all laws for the collection
of debts.--The Currency act.--Adjournment of the Legislature
in August.--Meets again in December.--Proposal to locate the
capital.
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