CHAPTER LII.

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. Page 428