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_ THOMPSON'S COAST PILOT. 81 mazoo River, on the north side, about 40 miles north of St. J oseph. This harbor is continually changing. No, accurate directions can be given at present for entering the harbor, but vessels can come to and sound the bar, and runin. The channel has always been very narrow, and until the ranges are properly placed, it is not safe to venture in without sounding. 'St. Joseph light, fixed, visible 15 miles, at the mouth of St. Joseph River, about 25 miles north of New Buffalo. » Beacon light, fixed, visible 5 miles, on the south pier. This harbor is under improvement, 'The piers were temporarily repaired last season, and had ten feet water straight in over the bar. When the piers are thoroughly repaired, the channel will open itself, and will be one of the best, if not the best, harbors on Lake Michigan, It is an easy har- _ borto make in any weather, and Masters of vessels will be rejoiced to know that there is a harbor of refuge under theirlea ; 14 feet water may be looked forinashort time. The Lighthouse is on the hill, to the southward: of the Liberty Pole. The piers run ont NWbyW. New Buffalo, about 12 miles north 'of pene sae No harbor nor light. cis | Michigan City light, fod, sits lee 11 ailiey at x the. aciitth end of Lake Michigan.. Lighthouse on the north side of the harbor. Five -- feet-water over the bar... This harbors is under improvement; and can be made'a: good: hainbor. | VARIATIONS OF COMPASS. On Lake Michigan, from 4° to 5° E. "At the Head of Green Bay, 6° i iE, COURSES AND 'DISTANCES on THE EAST SHORE OF i LAKE MICHIGAN. ms All souiiae ¢ marin phan [+] are magnetic. : : Courses. Miles. From Michigan City to' New Buffalo, 200° °°" ®NEByE"" T2 -- New Buffalo to St. Joseph, peliiygtoy Os si SINR INEINE 5 260