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