The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1842-07-29

NATIONAL CHARACTERISTICS, &c.-The two or
three litte incidents we have published, illustrating
national characteristics have in the present dulness
Of the times thrown up quite ripple, that promi-
ses TO coolof person as much big, bold bound
Ing wave at Rockaway or Long Branch beach Our
table groans with articles on the subject. One of
the first and best in is way is the following
JANIS q. BENNETT, EqR.:--
The issue you have thought proper to bring about in
and French Naval officers think highly dsgracelul and
uncalled for especially when reflect that you are
(and believe most OF those attached To your extensive
cstaDshment British born also although you may find it
to your interest present greater respect and
love for the land of your adoption Your motive for such
comparisons, and your remarks in general upon Britons
ana British Ulcers but too plainly understood by all
who not directly intended be affected ~ your inv
dious articles That any citizens who have visited the
but gentemany and courteous behaviour from those
board from the commanding officer TO the powder mon
key don't believe unless brought about by their own
improper md vulgar remarks such those related in the
of which have no doubt have occurred if may Judge
from remarks have myself overheard such but ill
calculated TO continue friendly intercourse among
Americans and Englishmen
That there is large portion of the junior British Off
GERS more mpudent and puppyhed than in the French
service (or the American eher) deny and it must
be denied also by all who have had much with
such officers in general The instance of i'll breeding
lated you witnessed board the British American
steamer is too contemplate to notice it however
afford great satisfaction at being able relate
such instance in British steamer when we consider that
any such conduct in American $50 noted for
regularity aud order in approaching the table at meals
would subject the TO be turned of the boat"
An ESolrHsr,s
This is the real John Bull, ignorant gender, lower
order. The language, tone and temper, confirm the
truth of the nice distinctions drew. This chap,
with an epaulette, would be precisely one of the
kind described. He remembers US of Mr.. Dun
dass of the British Navy, who brought into this port
few years ago slave vessel from the coast of Afr-
Ca aud writing note to correct an error that was
easily made, could not resist the opportunity to be
as insolent he knew how. The annexed article
comes froma different quarter and is in different
tone.
Ma. EprroR -
Your paper of yesterday contains article relative to
the respective civties shewn to visitors TO the French
ship Conner and the British frigate Warspite now
in our harbor which seems to to vary widely from
my experience both these ships, that cannot in
justice TO myself, suffer 10 to pass, without
Whatever may be the of your authority for the
tce allude to- and respectable beyond question as
may be- you will allow to say that have visited both
the Conner and Warspte frequently the last the most fire.
quently she has been longest here and the language
spoken on board is my make complaint OF want
OF attention courtesy board the Conner company
was ever politely and respectfully received and enter
tanned But in frequent visits to the Warspite attention
and kindness have been manifested and have
ingy increased at every visit Your article is calculated
10 Keep aNc spirit 81 enmity between countries where
good Will and affection only should dwell; and Ame
rlcan loving his country and her welfare anxious
very derent and and more generous feeling should and
tons. -
Gentlemen with ladies' visiting foreign vessels of war;
snouu certainly understand that in calling private
resliences or public Offices with us they should know
some one TO inquire for and trust to the
mere evly accorded by Laval usage to strangers. If
one mas no business or acquaintance on board foreign
ship, what cause complaint can he Justly have for want
OF more than ordinary oivty, he obrrdcs himself on
entire Strangers any wishes TO visit these or anv
other vessels OF war how simple thing Il TO find o,,
and get Introduced TO an officer 20 on hoard and
rankly you are anAmercan gentleman and wish some
officer board TO show you the ship went on hoard The
Warspe alone, and unacquainted and have always re-
ceve1 the greatest Kindness and attention and have ever
remarked the same exhibited to others and Justice and
fairness require that the imputaton contained your ar
,cle of esteray this subject should receive from me
in the spirit Of Kindness this refutation. D.
In great measure we agree with the wrter-and
with this remark we may well take leave of the
subject What we have said will do good-not
harm