CHAPTER XLIII

LEGISLATIVE CENSURE.--POPULAR VINDICATION

Governor Stevens's habits of labor--Adopts costume of the country--Builds home--Housewarming--Fourth message to legislature--Renders account of Indian war--Resolutions censuring Governor Stevens, for dismissing Company A and proclaiming martial law, pooled and passed--Indignation of the people--Governor Stevens nominated for Congress-- Canvasses the Territory--Elected by two thirds vote-- Resigns as governor--Death of James Doty--Turns over governorship to Governor McMullan; Indian affairs, to Superintendent Nesmith--Return journey East--Incidents 260