The true Democrat., 1856-11-11

of any kind, except the throne; and during the audience, we were obliged to sit on the foor which was covered with large Turkish rugs. This hall was very spacious, with two rows of square pillars supporting the roof, and in the center the throne stands. The walls and pillars are filled with fine engravings, and amongth these 1 noticed portraits of all the Presidents of the United States.
 The following presents were given to the first king from the President:--twe beautiful mir rors two candelabra; one compound solar mi croscope; one portrait of Gen. Pierce; one DOT trait of Washington; ten volumes of books; one map of the United States; one Sharpe's rifle; one Colts revolver; ten prints
 To the second king, the following:-one splendid mirror; one portrait of Gen. Pierce; one portrait of Gen. Washington; ten volumes of books; one map of the United States; one Colts revolver; six prints; one electrical machine, and complete apparatus.
 The paintings of Generals Washington and Pierce, 1 am sorry to say, were anything but creditable to the artistic genius of our country. Those of Gen. Pierce, especially, were misera- bly, done.
 During our stay we made official calls on the principal nobes resident al Bangkok. During our audiences we were invariably treated to ci- gars, theu tea then young cocoannt-water, then wines and fruits. They exhibited the greatest desire to please us, and tho most bountiful pro- fusion
 After a few days of discussion between Mr. Harris and the commissioners appointed by tho King, a treaty was made This treaty, we be- leve agrees in the main with the English one. IL also secures the privileges latel obtained by Mir. Parkes, the English consul at Canton, who exchanged the ratifcatons
 The second King sent several cases of pre- sents to President Pierce This person. Chan | Faa-Noi, Is one of the most intelligent men in Siam. He is perfectly familiar with the En- gish language, and is very friendly with for eigners, especially Americans. His palace, built after design by himself, is one of great beauty and comfort His rooms are filled with the best | European furniture, his walls decorated with choice engravings and paintings, and his libra l " we'll supplied with English and American books. He entertains hardSumelv and seated at the head of his table, dispenses with his royal hand to his ministers the fragrant tea of China or the delicious Mocha. Take him all in all, he is really respectable, and polite and intelligent gentleman. He deserves the | highest credit, as he has acquired the greater | part of his knowledge under great difficulties He has son named after Gen. Washington He IS now about twenty years of age. One afternoon we received an invitation from Prince Nong sa, to take all elephant ride. Go- Ing up the nver In our boats to the appointed rendezvous, we found the Prince, who is very | corpuent seated on the neck of a colossal ele- phant, with about twenty more around, for the officers. Each elephant had The usual mahout, | or drlver, and another keeper behind. The Prince became his position admirably, and the whole procession moved forward with majestic l tread. It was truly grand. The huge animals, as they pushed forward, throwing their trunks rom side to side, and overthrowing the fruit stands, or appropriating various vegetables to thelr own use Tn thelr markets and drew forth an admlrlng crowd oi villagers, or sent hcad- | long in fright those who dared to show them 1 selves too forward These animals are bv no means as tame as those wa are accustomed to see lh the menageles; and were not slow to thrust aside any who made show of interfer- ing with them in any way. We rode several mles, and returning, arrived at our quarters at l dark
 ! must conclude for the present; but before doing so, 1 will state that MT. Harris. under the | powers delegated to him, has appointed Rev. Stephen Mattoon consul al Siam, in accordance With ourtreaty. He resides at Bangkok, and IS connected with the Presbyterian mission.