CHAPTER LXI.

Preliminary events of the Cayuse war.--Message of Governor Abernethy.--Journal of the house.--Resolutions.--Assembling of the people at the call of the governor.--Enlisting of men.--Names of the volunteers.--Names of the officers.--Their flag.--Their departure.--Letter to Sir James Douglas.--His reply.--Commissioners return.--Address to the citizens.-- Public meeting.--Report of commissioners to the Legislature.--Messenger sent to Washington.--Memorial to Congress.--Champoeg County tax.--Strength of the settlement called for.--Bishop Blanchet's letter to Governor Abernethy. Page 535