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THOMPSON'S COAST PILOT. %3 until the stations A and B, in the cut midway of the Rapids, and on the western shore, come in range; then steer for the station C, on the east or Canada side, until the NE point of Duck Island is fairly opened; then keep the mid-channel through to Lake George. Vessels bound down should keep in the middle of the channel until they come in range with the two stations D and K, in a cut on the west shore, and at the lower end of the Rapids. Keep them in range until you come opposite stations A and B, and then keep in mid-channel as directed for vessels bound up. This channel (the west) has been dredged to 16 feet, and is now safe for any vessel. RANGE LINE FOR RUNNING THE EAST CHANNEL OF THE NEEBISH. From the point opposite the Upper Granite Island to two high trees close together, and not far from a lone pine to the westward of them, and a little above the tripod of the range for the west channel on the Canada side; the starboard side of this channel is close along the island, opposite the rapids, Nby WwW. The rocks can be seen quite plainly in clear weather. It requires a strong breeze to carry a vessel through with safety. Should the wind leave you just above the rapids, you are in a tight place, as the bottom is all rock. Red and black buoys are placed in this channel. These directions will be of great service to any one unac- quainted with the river; but it is necessary to take a pilot for a few times until you are accustomed with the localities. FROM THE HEAD OF THE RAPIDS TO SAULT STE. MARIE. From the head of the Rapids steer NNW, keeping the mid-. dle of the river until up to North Rock Island; thence NbyW for the entrance of the middle channel, which is staked out on both sides, red to starboard and black to port, with interme- diate stakes of triangles and bushes. This channel canbe plainly seen in clear weather; and as you approach the new cut, which is also staked out, you bring the range stations on Sugar Island in line; run on the range till up to the last stake to starboard; haul gradually round to the northward until Green Island bears WhbyS, thence NNE for the mouth of the river; and observe, as you approach the mouth of the river,