The Lancaster gazette. (Lancaster, Ohio) 1846-1852, 1851-08-07
WAsHINoToN, July 81, 1851.

lCdu CtdtWo' III lHoS0 cases mere VIII
be some reason for suspicion, on the
ground thatthe parties concerned origin
ated, as is believed, the stories against
Gardiner, which resulted in the recent
Investigation. But, though these parties
are entitled to no special sympathy, and
though they put such an exaggerated val.
ue on their bottled porter, yet they should
be considered as innocent. until they are
proved to be guilty. 1t is TO be hoped
that they will not be punished before
they are tried, and had an opportunity to
confront their sccusers.
In times Of political and party excite
ment, such as are always present with US.
the er Partc proceedings Of grand juries
are not to be relied upon; and one Of
these days, they will be found dangerous
to the life, liberty, and reputation of cti.
zens. The grand jury system has been
condemned by the most enlightened Brit.
Ish jurists and statesmen, as one that
may, in times of popular delusion-to
say nothing of government influence
become dangerous inquisition. | would
greatly prefer, therefore. that the parties
now accused should enjoy the profits Of
their London porter, aud the glory and
satisfaction of having raised the clamor
against DR.. Gardiner after his back was
turned, than that they should, upon un.
known testimony. be presented for per.
jury, and held to excessive bail, which
is punishment before trial.
The evidence against DR.. Gard
iner is now held to be rendered complete
and fully justificatory ofthe presentment
made again-t him and his brother. Il
turned up after the presentment. but it il
considered as justifying the harshest pro
ceedings against DR.. Gardiner, should he
return.
1t is mere letter from a man of tn,
name Of Halsey, who says that he owned
part OF GARDENERS mine, and that it wa
not worth straw. A Mr.. Wright, anoth
or Disappointed Mexican claimant, vouch
es for Halsey. in letter to the New
York Express, and throws shadow @
suspicion upon the successful claims.
have no doubt that upon these tw
letters DR.. Gardiner would be held to a
amount Of bail exceeding the sum ths
his counsel and agents left for him. S
much for once starting popular hu
and cry against man in this enlightene
country! Halsey's story and Wright
story are akin to the Port story.
Mr.. Halsey was never at the San Lui
mines, which DR.. Gardiner worked, an
for the loss of property at which. and hi
sudden expulsion from which, he aske
indemnity. Mr.. Halsey had no intere'
in these mines, In different part Of tn
country there was mine in which d
Gardiner speculated, and in which Ha
sey had an interest.
But these public and patriotic accu
ers will have full chance, ere long,
tell all they know. Ion.
We need not say that The above lette
lie written by person having strong
lection for the Locofoco party, and "
publish it at this time merely for the pit
pose Of showing up the meanness Of p
pers IN that party, which are trying to cr
ate public opinion against DR., Gardin
before his case has been fairly dispose
of. No blame can attach TO the Board
Commissioners, C for the claim was swo
to by two or three witnesses, and if it
not proper claim, they were daceiv'
as any Court of Justice might be in d
same way. DR.. Gardiner,we may as WI
i. add, claimed that he had an interest in
silver mine. from which he was drive
upon the approach of the Americ
troops. Ifit can be shown that frat
has been committed, the Wing Admin
tration will not fail to deal out justice.
The LOcofoco papers insisted upon
War with Mexico, because that countI
) as they alleged, owed our citizens sor
: $l5,0OO,000. The Board allowed liz
! over So. 900 900. many of these arisi
after the war commenced, aud now the
r same papers are engaged in the laudaI
). effort of reducing even this amount.
Q they succeed in proving that perjury
i been committed in many cases, they v
:. only show. what was claimed long sim
q that War was commenced without an q
equate cause.
!. BOB WALKER.-We heard very 60
n one of Bob. While crossing the pla
h to Santa Fe. General Kearnoy was Sol
, distance ahead with the advance qua
Il