The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1858-11-14

Interesting from BHrunah.
ynB NEW CONFEDERATION or A LETTER FROM
yKEsIpEsT BUCHAHAN-ENGLIsH MONOPOLY.
Prom the Boston traveller, Nov. 81
friend II the rooms Of the American Baptist Msscn-
ary cnsen in this city furnishes the following interesting
sGales-
In the absence Of any tidngs Of striking missionary
character DR. Dawson furnishes interesting account Of
up, IN March last, 10 Nandeay, the capital Of the
bwnah empire. Uminerapoora. near Ava, the former
capital, now unmngled mass Of ruins, and with
Nv exceptions has been abandoned by the people The
journey by boat from Rangoon rs about 600 miles,
scribed:-
The new city OF Mandelay derives it's name from noun
which stands northeast corner and about half
mile distant Besides the ordinary name by which il is
called has recently received historical and royal title
by which may be distinguished in after ages from all
other royal cites IN this empire which have preceded in
the annals Of Burmese history The title is haha bong
shyee pyee dau ghyee," which signifies, Thc great,
great great glory and place Of the rising sun"
The grand entry OF the King and Court into the
city took place the sh day OF the waxing Of the moon
WAhso, corresponang 70 our month OF July, 1921. ana
VAS accompanied by all the pageanty and display usual
state OCCASIONS
Within tho period of eight short months prodigious
amount Of work has been accomplished here and with
wonder and astnnshment stranger may now behold a
new city OF about three hundred thousand souls sen as
II were, ont of tho ground.
little over year since the site of the present city
Was one succession OF fields yielding rich and
fruitful harvest grain the population Of
the neshboring city and villages wall Of earth about
sixteen feet high and twenty feet deep and spreading
surface of two miles, has been raised up defensive
work. The city laid out in the figure OF square, with
temporary palace III the centre, and the streets, which
over hundred feet broad right angles Along
the SIDES Of the streets have been cut channels
IcI 'onuA.tlhs stream OF WAFER, winch - sfeat IN
provemeni over the late city, Rows Of trees have yet TO
be planted, and efforts being made to macadamze
some OF the public thoroughfares.
The houses present considerable uniformity not only IN
the mate Of which they are but but o the
men are all living within the walls, and all appear 10
have spacious premises The new palace is rapidly going
up, and around ii is brick wall, six feet thick All the
foreigners reside the west side of the city, and the
somcsticatod Chinese population on the south.
Az soon possible il is the intention OF the govern
ent 70 complete the digging OF deep trench outside Of
the city walls, and to face the walls themselves with
strong brick work On the four sides of the city i'm
mense suburbs have already sprung into existence and
are destined 70 be considerably enlarged.
Nothing be better than the regularity with
which the public roads laid out; and in every d.
rcction whole ranges Of well constructed teak and
bamboo buildings may be seen plan has been
adopted for supplying the city with water by canal
embankment leading from the river and, in order
90 procure the necessary level, the embankment eS
channel Of the river which flows toward the southwark
three miles distant from the city but half mile nearer
smaller branch has To be crossed Countless numbers
Of hauling bricks and other building materials
different directions, and the great extent Of public
works progress renders the whole atmosphere of the
region exceedingly dusty and unpleasant. The great
Of the population appear industrious and contented
In regard 70 order quiet and the public peace this city
free from all rowdyism, public turbulence and street
brols many the cities Of enlightened Christian ma
tons roer as credabe to the people as to the
government Ss : So OF course there are thieves here
aes and gentlemen ave picked every day IN the streets OF
London under the very eyes Of Of the best constituted
police forces IN the world. IL would therefore, be too
much expect that the Burmese should be found
exempt from crimes Of that nature
There two river steamers belonging 10 the
King anchored as near the city as they approach
These make trips ccasonally down 10 Rangoon, when
there sufficient depth Of water 10 enable them TO do
AL who wish can come up passengers IN them and
believe no charge u made Tor the passage. Besides,
regular communication kept mp with Rsneoon by Oak
boat and all letters and papers conveyed for the
community free Of expense boat leaves about in
ten days, and pushing along rapidly II docs, reaches
destination RangOon eight DAYS II remains there
about three days and the capital again from
twenty twenty tive days As may be supposed,
tins arrangement Is great favor and public convenience
all classes 81 foreigners residing in this city.
Several months since the King Of 'Burmah sent 81 this
country friendly communication, desiring friendship and
comfy 10 the President Of The United States The
municaton was responded o. hy government IN Citing
terms, and IN due time arrived in Burmah. The manner
81 US reception ny the Burmese authorities is sufficiently
unique and interesting
The letter from the President Of tho United States To the
address Of hs majesty the King Of Burmah brought 10
this country by Mr. kncaid received with every de-
ronstraton 81 respect and honor. Expressly for It's
reception, royal zayat or "thauday built al the
lover end of the city, and the day " its delivery
the hands Of the Burmah officers who appointed
receive IT, long and imposing procession formed to
convey distance ~ Eve miles into the royal city The
PROCESSION organized In accordance with the
style OF oriental spiendor comprising mounted horscmen
seated on gded saddles line Of fanbearers dressed in
flowing white robes royal elephants dccked with gied
bowdahs and closing the whole crowd OF government
officials mounted ponies aud others walking, and
attended by their followers, carrying various umbrellas
and utensils.
The chief magsraef letter was opened a, the zhoo.au
royal court Of the kingdom by order Of woondouk
under secretary Of state where Il translated into
Burmese by the kuowoon who l. Armenian In the
evening II presented by the woongyec. great
minister Of state, 10 bis Majesty, who Was very much
yIo assd " Ih u.
Being the nrsi communication 81 the Kind ever received
from the American government and from fuBctonary Of
corresponding rank with tho sovereign OF Of the great
European nations his Majesty apparently ANXIOUS TO
the OF unusual interest his govern
straightforward abiding 70 the receipt Of Burmese CON-
mapicaton from the King. and expressing hope that
there might be no dminuton ~ tho sovereignty domln
sons Of his Majesty and tina, the existing friendly rela
Aors between America and Brrmah night be perpetual
gave great satisfaction 10 the whole court
In subsequent interview with the missionaries the
King Of burmah intmated strong wish TO have Ame
rcan Consul residing his capital He requests that
man might be sent Of "taent and good temper who
U1he nc chose engage IN mercantile pursuits, and al
the same time, be medium Of communication between
hlwee6 and ,hs Presidepi VI the Unite. ss..sscs
The king has encouraged European mechanics and
engineers " make their home In his capital He has
Gently purchased and set up steam engine, by which
pampe src worked for the irrigation Of the fields.
The expectations which The King of Burmah may
United States, are wholly graiuou, nasmuch a. be can
not possibly carry any trade with this country By
the last treaty made with the British government the
latter obtained territory which includes all the part
NAH from the coast and from al intercourse
With all foreign nations lie cannot pound o
nor import q gross Of American without the per
mission of the British government
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