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CHAPTER XIII

Uneasiness respecting the "Beaver"—News of the Declaration
of War between Great Britain and the United States—Consequences
of that Intelligence—Different Occurrences—Arrival
of two Canoes of the Northwest Company—Preparations
for abandoning the Country—Postponement
of Departure—Arrangement with Mr. J. G.
M'Tavish 279


CHAPTER XIV

Arrival of the Ship "Albatross"—Reasons for the Non-Appearance
of the Beaver at Astoria—Fruitless Attempt of
Captain Smith on a Former Occasion—Astonishment and
Regret of Mr. Hunt at the Resolution of the Partners—His
Departure—Narrative of the Destruction of the Tonquin—Causes
of that Disaster—Reflections 284


CHAPTER XV

Arrival of a Number of Canoes of the Northwest Company—Sale
of the Establishment at Astoria to that Company—{14}
Canadian News—Arrival of the British Sloop-of-War
"Raccoon"—Accident on Board that Vessel—The
Captain takes Formal Possession of Astoria—Surprise
and Discontent of the Officers and Crew—Departure of
the " Raccoon" 294


CHAPTER XVI

Expeditions to the Interior—Return of Messrs. John Stuart
and D. M'Kenzie—Theft committed by the Natives—War
Party against the Thieves 303


CHAPTER XVII

Description of Tongue Point—A Trip to the Willamet—Arrival
of W. Hunt in the Brig Pedlar—Narrative of the
Loss of the Ship Lark—Preparations for crossing the
Continent 312