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. Page 263