On motion, the fifth resolution was adopted. On motion, it was resolved "that no one receive a bounty (except Indians) unless he pay a subscription of five dollars." On motion, the seventh resolution was adopted. On motion, the eighth and ninth resolutions were adopted. It was moved and seconded that the Indians receive one-half as much as the whites. It was moved and seconded that all claims for bounties be presented within ten days from the time of becoming entitled to said bounties, and, if there should be any doubts, the individual claiming a bounty shall give his oath to the various circumstances; which was carried. On motion, W. H. Gray was chosen treasurer. It was moved that Messrs. McRoy, Gervais, Martin, S. Smith, Dougherty, O'Neil, Shortess, and Lucie be the standing committee; which motion was carried. It was moved that G. W. Le Breton and Mr. Bridgers be the collectors. Carried. On motion, the following resolutions were adopted:-- "_Resolved_, That no money be paid to any white, or his descendants, previous to the time of his subscription. "_Resolved_, That the bounty of a minor child be paid to a parent or guardian. "_Resolved_, That the draft for receiving subscriptions be drawn by Mr. Gray and Mr. Le Breton. "_Resolved_, That drafts on Fort Vancouver, the Mission, and the Milling Company be received on subscriptions, as payment." * * * * * As a kind Providence would have it, the "wolf meeting" at Mr. Gervais' house on the Wallamet River was one of the most harmonious meetings I ever attended. Every one seemed to feel that a unanimous war had been declared against the despoilers of our domestic animals that were dependent upon us for protection.