The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1851-07-13
The Gardiner Clai IN.

We have seen for weeks past n our exchanges no.
tcss OF this claim, and charges Of fraud with respect TO
it, We have also statements purporng 10 present
the substance OF evidence given before the grand jury
in this city, which holds its sessions in secret 1t is CON-
sndabls in public journal TO every exeroa to give
early information Of matters of public but we
have not that degree OF vanity which induce US, in
order 10 ret ahead OF contemporaries, to give currency
to grave charges unless have knowledge OF the
foundations on which such charges We know nothing
Of Doctor Gardiner. AID nothing but what have gath
cred from common to the business Of his claim.
The matter is now, we understand. undergoing legal
investigation In the mean time. shall have nothing
to cay about it but we feel that doing nothing
more than simple act OF justice in publishing and call
ing attention to the following letter Of J. c. Gardiner,
60, brother OF Doctor Gardiner. which imbodies a
translation OF note written by Mr. Port, whose name
hes been used in most, il all the statements mpeach
ing Doctor GARDENERS integrity and the claim which be
has been paid
WASHINGTON. July IL, 1851.
To We Editor Of the linton;
Sn hope you will. through your paper of to. NOR.
row. allow the earliest opportunity that can be afforded
founded and sandeross reports which have been crcula
ted during the temporary absence OF my brother Dr. G..
A. Gardiner in relation to the award made in his favor
by the board OF commissioners under the treaty with
Mexico.
II has been alleged that Mr. Port had stated that my
brother had confessed declared that he had obtained
his award BY false or forged evidence. Mr. Port-who
10 now in this city-usrly and Indignantly denies this
allegation 10 will be from the following letter adj
dressed BY him 10 me- and which received my arrival
here, and OF which give literal Translation. TO wit
"Nsw YoRK. July 8. 1881
"DRAR have Just returned from the country where
havs passed days In pleasure excursion and great
has been sarpise learning through friend what has
bssu published in the newspapers in reeicnce 70 your
broshsi's claim. and q conversation held with
II think IL my duty declare you, wthou any loss OF
ame that everything asserted coming from 10 base
)olseAoed and any person OF common easily
peses,vs IT, because suppose brother
UaHne me disclosure uniavorsbie his
And pesecO A. regards myself spsble OF suppo
sing things inlure my felowmen, and less would
lido g With persons whom esteem and who honor in
viii thsiy fsadship. With this ss.uance you are a, lib
and believe me 70 be, ~ ever your fend who
you, 20, A PORT
"To T. CAaLos GAnDWxn, esq, Warrington C,y"
ANY s4nasmsns or speeslations prsudicia TO my broth
ers reputation on TO the validity OF hs claim. may be
very soon and very easily conrad'ctsd or explained
While court full Investigation OF The subject IN be-
half 81 my BROTHER may also hope that the public will
give no cfedsncs TO sanderous and idle reports 10 reeac
to him. NY brother will return in few weeks iron
Europe, where he has gone short visit. and will
have no doubt be prepared protect bic rsputAhon how
ever or BY whomsoevsr assailed.
Very respectfully your obediens servant,
J. CARLOS GARDINER