Daily State sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1861-1865, 1865-07-29

When the Prince OF Wales was married TO the
Princess AlsKandra. the vassal potentates Of
India sent 10 the bridal pair number OF rich
presents, which thus described:
These presents, and more especially those from
India, are OF exceedingly costly character, and il
the native workmen have not displayed the skill
ia setting which European artisans possess, the
potentates for whom the articles were made have
shown all that magnidcence for which Asistic
rulers are famed The Rsahs gifts consist
principally Of suits OF emerald. pearl. and da
mond necklaces, armlets, bracelets, bangles, aud
other ornaments and are of very great value
One OF the most remarkable objects is casket
presented TO the Prince and Princess by the
European and native subjects resident in the
Punjaub.
The top of this casket contains portraits in
ivory of men whose names will ever live in con
nection with the great struggle to regain our
Indian empire, and of others who are little less
famed and there are also views Of many we'll
known places and buildings in India. The portraits
are those of Mahsrsjah Runjeet Singh and two
young wives; the Bshahadur Shada. the ex King
of Delhi, whose venerable appearance contrasts
greatly with that of two young wives at his sidv
Dost Mahomed Kahn. late ruler of Cabool, and
his son, and also portrait OF Akbar Kahn, the
murderer of Sir W. Macnaughton; and lastly,
there il a faithful resemblance OF the Maharajah
Dhuleep Singh. late ruler Of Cashmere. and of
Dirvan Mural, the rebel defender OF Mooltan
All these portraits and views have been executed
by native workmen. with astonishing fidelity and
miscrocopic mInuteness, and under a magnif ing
glass come out with astonishing clearness and
improved beauty.
"A large-shield, presented by European and
native subjects, is very fine specimen of work.
msnship. The body Is OF curious watered
steel. which was obtained in India with great
difficulty: but into this steel ornaments in gold
of fsnciful pattern laid, and in the centers
of some plates there are figures in gold oil native
soldiers aud others. OF high relief In the center
are bosses enriched with large stars in diamonds.
There is also a large jewelled sword OF similar
workmanship 10 that IN the suites Of ornaments
described This IS marriage present 10 the
Prince and Princess f.om the Rliah OF Kapoor
tulla. gift Of great value consists of a de-
canter shaped vessel four large cups and sau-
GERS, and covers and tray. all of solid gold and
beautifully damlseeued
The Australian presents consist. firstly, OF a
table ornament in silver and gold, from the
Colonists of Victoria IL takes the shape OF a
group of trees, around which are entwined
grape vines AID other plauts Indigenous to the
Colony. and at the base some animals and
birds Oely to be found there. VarCu, speci
of rich gold quartz admirably served the
purpose Of ornament. and render the present pc
cularly Australian. A smaller epergne is of d
similar kind. but of gold. On the summit are
ave emus eggs, which will hold flowers This
is a present from the ladies' of Victoria Here
and thera at the base, in rich enamel are the
arms Of the Colony, the arms of the Prince and
Princess Of Wales. and other shields casket
of pure native gold and of native manufacture
is bridal gift from the ladies OF New South
Wales There il also a silver basket. presented
to the Princess of Wales by Sir James Frederick
Palmer. President of the Legislative Council OF
Victoria.