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to a harbor called Put-in-Bay, where we lay dur-ing the night. 6th. This morning at 6 o'clock we again hoisted sail; wind and weather clear and pleasant. We are now, 9 o'clock at night, under sail. 7th. Have been under sail last night and this day until evening, when we cast anchor opposite to Presqueile, for the purpose of landing a part of our passengers. 8th. During last night lay at Presqueile, and this morning put on shore the passengers bound for that place, after which, the wind heading us, we lay at anchor the rest of the day. Presqueile is a town on the American side of the lake, con-taining about forty houses, several of which are stores. A small garrison of the United States is stationed here. 9th. About 10 o'clock last night, a light favor-able breeze sprung up, which encouraged us to proceed. The vessel has been all night and du-ring the day under sail. At 8 o'clock in the evening we dropped anchor, within four miles ofNiagara river. Our commander says that the channel leading into the harbor, is rocky and dangerous, and deems it imprudent to attempt an entrance at night. It is a pleasing reflection, that we are so near to the end of our passage over the lake; and we are gladdened with the hope, that we shall shortly prosecute the remainder of our journey over terra firma, where we shall not be subject to