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American residents in the country, he was im¬ 
prisoned and fettered during the war ; for no 
logic could convince the Burmans, but that all 
men with white skins had a common political 
interest. In their utmost need, however, they 
did not fail to apply to this gentleman and to 
Mr. Judson for advice and assistance; and it 
was in a great measure through their influence 
in surmounting the unspeakable distrust, jea¬ 
lousy, and, it may be added, incapacity of the 
Burman chiefs, that the peace was ultimately 
brought about. Dr. Price was now in favour 
with the King, had received a title from him, 
and attended the daily levees at the palace. 
Through him the disbursements were made on 
account of the Mission, as far as regarded the 
slaying of animals,—a task in which no Bur- 
man connected with the Government could, 
with any regard for his character, engage. 
The first evening of our arrival, two Chinese, 
natives of Canton, came on board, offering their 
services as provisioned and brokers. These per¬ 
sons spoke English, and had made voyages to 
England, to our principal settlements in India, 
and to the European ports in the Malay Islands. 
These industrious people are to be found in 
every part of the East, where there is room for 
the exercise of their useful industry, and, wher- 
