CHAPTER VII
Regrets of the Author at the Loss of his Companions—Obsequies
of a Sandwich-Islander—First Steps in the Formation
of the intended Establishment—New Alarm—Encampment 236
CHAPTER VIII
Voyage up the River—Description of the Country—Meeting
with strange Indians 242
CHAPTER IX
Departure of the Tonquin—Indian Messengers—Project of
an Expedition to the Interior—Arrival of Mr. Daniel
Thompson—Departure of the Expedition—Designs upon
us by the Natives—Rumors of the Destruction of the Tonquin—Scarcity
of Provisions—Narrative of a strange
Indian—Duplicity and Cunning of Comcomly 250
CHAPTER X
Occupation at Astoria—Return of a Portion of the Men of the
Expedition to the Interior—New Expedition—Excursion
in Search of three Deserters 259
{13} CHAPTER XI
Departure of Mr. R. Stuart for the Interior—Occupations at
Astoria—Arrival of Messrs. Donald M'Kenzie and Robert
M'Lellan—Account of their Journey—Arrival of Mr.
Wilson P. Hunt 266
CHAPTER XII
Arrival of the Ship Beaver—Unexpected Return of Messrs.
D. Stuart, R. Stuart, M'Lelland, &c.—Cause of that Return—Ship
discharging—New Expeditions—Hostile
Attitude of the Natives—Departure of the Beaver—Journeys
of the Author—His Occupations at the Establishment 273
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