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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