Chapter 54
The Partners Displeased With M'Dougal.--Equivocal Conduct of That Gentleman--Partners Agree to Abandon Astoria.--Sale of Goods to M'Tavish.--Arrangements for the Year.--Manifesto Signed by the Partners--Departure of M'Tavish for the Interior. THE partners found Mr. M'Dougal in all the bustle of preparation; having about nine days previously announced at the factory, his intention of breaking up the establishment, and fixed upon the 1st of July for the time of departure. Messrs. Stuart and Clarke felt highly displeased at his taking so precipitate a step, without waiting for their concurrence, when he must have known that their arrival could not be far distant. Indeed, the whole conduct of Mr. M'Dougal was such as to awaken strong doubts as to his loyal devotion to the cause. His old symp
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