CHAPTER XXXV.--1863-1871.

Indignation of the Wintering-Partners -- Distrust and Misgivings Arise -- Proposals of Governor Dallas for the Compensation of the Wintering-Partners in Exchange for their Abrogation of Deed Poll -- Threatened Deadlock -- Position of those in Authority Rendered Untenable -- Failure of Duke of Newcastle's Proposals for Surrender of Territorial Rights -- The Russo-American Alaskan Treaty -- The Hon. W. McDougall's Resolutions -- Deputation Goes to England -- Sir Stafford-Northcote becomes Governor -- Opinion of Lord Granville as to the Position of Affairs -- Lack of Military System Company's Weakness -- Cession now Inevitable -- Terms Suggested by Lord Granville Accepted -- First Riel Rebellion -- Wolseley at Fort Garry. 481