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588 Astoria, where three houses were erected for the winter quarters of the crew, there being then no expectation of leaving the country for some time. The United States flag was planted on shore, the place taking on quite an air of military life. About the end of October the fur company's vessel Cadboro was chartered for the removal of the Shark's crew to San Francisco, and the 16th of November they went on board, but the winter storms prevented the vessel from crossing the bar before the 18th of January.

On the breaking-up of the Shark's quarters at Astoria, Howison presented to the government of Oregon the colors of the wrecked schooner, and also as many of the vessel's guns as could be recovered. This was the first flag owned by the territory; and the only gun they had hitherto was a twelve-pounder which had been presented to the corporation of Oregon City by Benjamin Stark, Jr., who arrived in Oregon as supercargo of the American bark Toulon in June previous.

The loss of the Shark was especially regretted by the