CHAPTER XLIV.

Fourth of July, 1843.--Oration by Mr. Hines.--Meeting of July 5.--Debate on the land law.--How the Jesuits and the Hudson's Bay Company secured their land claims.--Speech of the Rev. G. Hines against the proposed Executive Committee.--The committee supported by O'Neil, Shortess, and Lee.--W. H. Gray closes the debate.--The report of the committee adopted.--Committee appointed to report to Congress, another to make a Digest of Territorial laws, and a third to prepare and administer an oath of office. Page 346