1st
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From this reading 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.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 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.
AbandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading 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.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading 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.
AgreeverbUS /əˈɡriː/
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading 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.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading 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.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 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.
announcedadjectiveUS /əˈnaʊnst/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading 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.
ArrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading 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.
arrivalnounUS /ərˈaɪvəl/
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading 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.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, the whole conduct of Mr. M’Dougal was such as to awaken strong doubts as to his loyal devotion to the cause.
Astoria
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From this reading 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.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading 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.
awakenverbUS /əˈweɪkən/
cause to become awake or conscious
From this reading Indeed, the whole conduct of Mr. M’Dougal was such as to awaken strong doubts as to his loyal devotion to the cause.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading 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.
breakingnounUS /ˈbreɪkɪŋ/
the act of breaking something
From this reading 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.
bustlenounUS /ˈbʌsəl/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading 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.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading 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.
causenounUS /kɑːz/
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Indeed, the whole conduct of Mr. M’Dougal was such as to awaken strong doubts as to his loyal devotion to the cause.
Clarke
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From this reading 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.
CompanynounUS /ˈkʌmpəniː/
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading His old sympathies with the Northwest Company seem to have revived.
concurrencenounUS /kənˈkɜːrəns/
agreement of results or opinions
From this reading 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.
ConductverbUS /ˈkɑːndəkt/
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading 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.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading 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.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading 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.
DeparturenounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtʃər/
the act of departing
From this reading 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.
devotionnounUS /dɪˈvoʊʃən/
feelings of ardent love
From this reading Indeed, the whole conduct of Mr. M’Dougal was such as to awaken strong doubts as to his loyal devotion to the cause.
DispleasedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspliːzd/
not pleased; experiencing or manifesting displeasure
From this reading 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.
distantadjectiveUS /ˈdɪstənt/
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading 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.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Indeed, the whole conduct of Mr. M’Dougal was such as to awaken strong doubts as to his loyal devotion to the cause.
EquivocaladjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪvəkəl/
open to two or more interpretations; or of uncertain nature or significance; or (often) intended to mislead
From this reading 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.
establishmentnounUS /ɪˈstæblɪʃmənt/
the act of forming or establishing something
From this reading 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.
factorynounUS /ˈfæktəri/
a plant consisting of one or more buildings with facilities for manufacturing
From this reading 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.
faradverbUS /fɑːr/
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading 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.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading 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.
fixedadjectiveUS /fɪkst/
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading 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.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading 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.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading 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.
GentlemannounUS /ˈdʒentəlmən/
a man of refinement
From this reading 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.
GoodsnounUS /ɡʊdz/
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading 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.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 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.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading 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.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 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.
highlyadverbUS /ˈhaɪli/
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading 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.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading 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.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading 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.
IndeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, the whole conduct of Mr. M’Dougal was such as to awaken strong doubts as to his loyal devotion to the cause.
intentionnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃən/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading 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.
InterioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading 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.
JulynounUS /ˌdʒuːˈlaɪ/
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading 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.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading 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.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading Indeed, the whole conduct of Mr. M’Dougal was such as to awaken strong doubts as to his loyal devotion to the cause.
M'Dougal
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From this reading 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.
M'Tavish
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From this reading 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.
ManifestonounUS /ˌmænəˈfestoʊ/
a public declaration of intentions (as issued by a political party or government)
From this reading 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.
Messrs
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From this reading 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.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading 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.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading 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.
ninenounUS /naɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading 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.
NorthwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading His old sympathies with the Northwest Company seem to have revived.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading 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.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading 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.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading His old sympathies with the Northwest Company seem to have revived.
PartnersnounUS /ˈpɑːrtnərz/
plural of “partner” — a person's partner in marriage
From this reading 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.
precipitateverbUS /prɪˈsɪpɪteɪt/
bring about abruptly
From this reading 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.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading 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.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading 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.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading His old sympathies with the Northwest Company seem to have revived.
SalenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading 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.
seemverbUS /siːm/
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His old sympathies with the Northwest Company seem to have revived.
SignedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading 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.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 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.
stepnounUS /step/
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading 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.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Indeed, the whole conduct of Mr. M’Dougal was such as to awaken strong doubts as to his loyal devotion to the cause.
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading 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.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, the whole conduct of Mr. M’Dougal was such as to awaken strong doubts as to his loyal devotion to the cause.
sympathiesnounUS /ˈsɪmpəθiz/
plural of “sympathy” — an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading His old sympathies with the Northwest Company seem to have revived.
takingnounUS /ˈteɪkɪŋ/
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading 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.
ThatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading 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.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 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.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading 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.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading 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.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 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.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading 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.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading 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.
waitingnounUS /ˈweɪtɪŋ/
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading 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.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Indeed, the whole conduct of Mr. M’Dougal was such as to awaken strong doubts as to his loyal devotion to the cause.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading 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.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Indeed, the whole conduct of Mr. M’Dougal was such as to awaken strong doubts as to his loyal devotion to the cause.
WithprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading 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.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading 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.
YearnounUS /jɪr/
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading 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.
