CHAPTER XLVII

THE OFFER OF SWORD AND SERVICES

Governor Stevens returns to Washington Territory--Recommends supporting the government and arming the militia--Elected captain of Puget Sound Rifles of Olympia--Democratic convention meets--Governor Stevens withdraws his name as candidate for delegate--His speech--Offers services--Hastens to Washington--Meets cold reception--Accepts colonelcy of 79th Highlanders--Governors Andrew and Sprague offer regiments 313