The Burlington weekly hawk-eye. [volume] (Burlington [Iowa]) 1860-1876, 1863-07-25

LETTER FROM THE KING OF SIAM To
ADMIRAL FooTE.-It is well known that
Admiral Foote was in the habit Of receiv-
ing letters from the King of Siam, with
whom he became acquainted when in COM
mand Of our fleet in the Kings waters.-
The lettersare autograph. and evince much
intelligence, especially with regard to our
affairs. This is apparent in the letter
which we are able to present to-day. Con-
sidering its date, we may be surprised at
the clear appreciation which it shows ofthe
relations of Slavery to the war. The King
does not hesitate to speak of the forces Of
the enemy as "rebel forces;' and he "earn-
estly wishes success to the United States
Government andthe complete suppression
of the reckless rebellion" Then, again
mark how clearly he sees the fatal conse-
quences ola failure to deal with Slavery
"IfSlavery, he says, remain unimpaired,
you will be exposed to all the perpleXing
difficulties of the past He then declares
himself for ''the complete annihilation of
Slavery
1t is interesting to read such generous
words of sympathy from foreign sover-
eign. No such words have come from
England or France; but, then, they are
civilized:
''PALACE OF THE SECOND KING,
BANGKOK, Siam, May %, 1863.
"C0nmodOre A. II: FOote, Flag Officer of
the Mississippi G9ynboat Fleet;
DEAR SIR: ! look with intense interest
for American intelligence. L see by the
papers that you are honored with an inn
portant and critical post. Recent intelli
gences announce your brilliant successes
on the Tennessee, Cumberland and Missis-
sippi rivers, in the taking of Forts Henry,
DOneson, and the town of Columbus, the
strong position of the rebel forces. We
earnestly wish success to the United States
Government, and the complete sup
preston Of the reckless rebellion, and
at the same time 1 deeply regret that
any of the Southern States have placed
themselves in a position where the main
tenance of the United States Government
must be attended with such sad conse-
uuences to them. The alternate successes
and disasters indicate that the struggle
must be bloody, and we sometimes fear
a protracted one. We wish and we expect
your triumphant success, but we confess
suggests the possibility that the United
States may become two republics, which to
us is an exceedingly repulsive prospect.
Should the United States Government be
successful in the present contest, and Sla-
very remain unimpaired, you will again
be exposed to all the perplexing difficulties
of the past The complete humiliation of
Slavery alone will put an end to the dis
turbing elements which have fOmented the
present rupture, and which, unchecked,
must initiate still more fatal ones in the
future.
1 have learned with pain that you have
received two wounds in your recent en-
gagements, and am thankful that they
were so slight as not to prevent you from
vigorously prosecuting your all important
work.
think of you much while you are con-
tending with stubborn foe, and wish for
you and your glorious country such tri-
umphs and such successes as will bring
back every State to its allegiance, and place
the peace and prosperity OF the whole and
unimpaired Union upon lasting basis. l
wish, too, the universal prevalence of the
humane principles of your celebrated Dec
laration of Independence-equal freedom
TO all in the pursuits of life, liberty, and
happiness.
For months past my health has been
frail, but is now improving. My palace,
too, has been undergoing repairs, but is
nearly completed. Write when you can.
Kind regards TO all the members of your
family. Yours truly,
$. p. PAwARESDUENNEsR,
SEAL Second King Of Siam, &C."
i Cor. ". Y. Tribune.