a settlement in the territory of Oregon, about 12 miles from the mouth of the Columbia River, named after Mr Astor, its founder, who had designed it for an extensive fur depot. In 1813 it was taken possession of, in the name of Great Britain, by Captain Black of the Raccoon, who changed its name to Fort George; but at the close of the war it was restored to the United States. It now consists of only a few log-houses. It possesses a good harbour, which is chiefly used by the shipping of the North West Company, to whom Mr Astor sold the property.