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Rh those that are stationary having awnings spread over their decks, and their port-holes left open, to keep them as cool as possible in the great heat. A great many small steamers were moving to and fro, across the harbour, there being several small towns on the side opposite the city: so that the scene was not wanting in animated as well as still life. Altogether it forms such a combination of everything that can constitute earthly magnificence, that it is considered the ne plus ultra of the world.