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 all of them the same frank, gentleman-like manners, which distinguish our most accomplished countrymen; but there was something, at the same time, in their aspect, which gave me an idea of how unmoved they must have stood amidst unexampled difficulties and dangers. — Wishing that nothing in such noble beings should be imperfect, I said to their commander, "Why don't you some how or other contrive to improve the manners and conduct of your seamen, who are now filling your streets with noise and confusion amidst their women?" "You might as well ask me," answered this great officer, "why God has not made an elephant like an ape; or why he has fashioned all things to fill their allotted stations. — Our sailor of Armata is an animal non-descript, and must in nothing be changed or touched. — I am no politician. — You may reform parliament for any thing I care, but don't attempt to reform our sailor. — The love of woman is his distinguishing feature, he lavishes every thing upon her, and returns to sea when his money is spent; out