The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-04-05
From tho singapore Free Press, Jan. 10.
Professionals In siam.

Professionals In slam.
From the annexed documents il will be seen that his
Majesty the King Of Siam has been gscousy pleased to
purchase, for the Proteslants residing at his capital
spacious and convenient place OF burial the want Of
which has long been felt great nconv The
parties whom this obligation has been conferred ac
knowledge his Majesiys kindness in suitable terms
This act OF his Siamese Majesty aceods with tbs whole
OF his past conduct since he assembled the throne mark
ing him wise and benevolent prince anxious 10 pro.
the welfare OF all Who reside under his protection
whether subjects foreigners We trust that ere many
years elapse may the connexion between Great
Britain and Siam still firmly cemenled. by the e.
tablishment OF treaty relations directly negotiated be-
tween the TWO powers supesedng the present defective
and cumbrous agreement which concluded by the
East India Company;
His Majesty P'hrabat Somde, P'hra Chom eau Chan
Yuhua has always at heart the welfare and prosperity OF
all foreigners. whether merchants and traders others
who to reside in his domnons TO trade or find
livelihood according to their respective occupations
whether the foreigners who come TO reside in this
kingdom all alike happy, whether some may have
troubles and drawbacks it is endeavored to find the
customs OF the best foreign countries that their exam
Plies may be followed in supporting and watching over
the interests OF the merchants and traders and OF all for
egners SO that they may all live happily and contentedy
"of all the foreigners who reside in this kingdom ii
has not been heard that any one OF them complained
OF being put into difficulties and with regard to their
gon il has never been heard that any comp ained
OF hinderances being put in the way Of their following
their respective modes oil worship.
"Of whatever language they may be OF, they
all are allowed 10 worship as they please Those OF the
Catholic and Of the Mahomedan persuasions have had
places OF burial from former times; but the English the
Americans, the Dutch and those of other nations that
Of the Protestant regionsome of whom have their
wives and families with them. but the greater part have
their dead. because places around Bangkok gardens
and houses, which have all owners, and there
employed ground.
ITO bury their dead in the middle OF the jungles would
not suit as the distance very great consequently, they
have been accustomed TO enter in the Sianese church
yards and in the gardens OF Chinese, with whom they
were on friendly terms.
"Ths excited compassion so his excelIency Colonel
Bntterworth the governor OF Singapore, Maacca, and
Pnang, who has been for long time past in friendly
terms with The Samese hearing that his present Majesty
had assembled the throne OF Siam. sent communication
stating that Europeans who came TO reside in Siam had
no proper place OF nterment Tor their dead and that they
had great deal of trouble in dsposng OF the bodies OF
any Of them that died. and begged that they would be
allotted place Tor that purpose
His Majesty, taking into consideration Colonel But
terwoIths letter. said that all great foreign nations had
houses sci apart 10 receive foreign vsers and that all
foreigners were provided with different burial grounds
according TO their different religions
That this custom was proper in all great nations, and
that Colonel Bulterworth's request consistent with
that OF great man-who had the interest of all men at
heart.
has been brought into consideration that some Of
the foreigners who here to reside have places OF
burial and that others have not has been for
time past in contemplation 10 arrange this difference, but
State affairs having prevented its being sooner arranged
OIueIeu the Minister OF fOIegn AHalfg
to find out piece OF ground that the DESTROYS
OF selling, the proper officer then called the Europeans
make choice of a place; but unfortunately the places
fixed upon could not be obtained The owners un.
willing TO dispose OF them Al the present lime the Euro
peans have fixed on the garden Of Mai Muang, debtor
OF Mr. Hayes This place is situated the eastern bank
oil the nve Maj Muang, the proprietor OF this place. alb
seconded, and the place made over to Mr. r. Hunter,
now residing in Bangkok. The proper officer, seeing
that the Europeans were pleased with the place. pro.
posed TO Mr.. Hsnter to buy IL and ne has consente6to
dispose of it, His place is hundred and sixteen yards
long, and foy,two yards broad next to the river, and
forty yards broad inland, and is valued al ten cates
OF Siamese money This amount the proper off ger has
drawn from the royal treasury and has settled with Mr.
Hunter
This place his Majesty has graclously been pleased
10 present 10 all Europeans and all other foreigners who
are OF the Protestant religion, TO be used as burial
ground
q From this, duan tutijasat rem Khampi Chaoo
Banjasak-2sih July, 1883
cas- the Catholics aud the Chinese who bury their
dead, arrangements being made TO provide them also
with suitable places OF n'eIment
This edihce inscription made in the third year oil
The reign of bis gracious Majesty s P P M Mcngku,
Phra Chom Klau Chau Yu Hua, The King OF Siam and
Sovereign OF Laos, &C.
BANGKOK soth July. 1853
May it please your Majesty:
We, the English, American, Dutch, and other foreign
Protestant residents in the kingdom OF Siam, would
specially present TO your Majesty heartfelt acknowl
edgments for you Majes'y's generosity in besowing
upon US burial place for our dead-one spacious,
eliglbly located, and 50 desirable in every respect
We recognise IN this truly royal grant spirit OF en-.
lgh'ened hberality and proofs OF favorable disposition
towards the citizens OF foreign countries who TO
reside IN your Malesys domnons, which, when khown
among the nations to which respectively belong,
not fail 10 heehien the respect and in which your
Majesty is already held throughout the European world
We beg TO express our sense Of gratitude for the
tended privileges and protection, and especially for the
freedom in all matters OF religion, which we foreign
enjoy this country and also forhe interest which
your Majesty has always manifested in everything cal.
culaed 10 promote our welfare
With our earnest desire that your Masstys reign may
be long and happy over prosperous and loyal people,
we renew the assurances OF gratitude, and have the
honor TO be, with sincere respect your Majestys ODE
dent servants.
ID B. Bradley, s. Notion,
Samuel ] Smith, L. b. Lane,
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