Richmond daily times. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1853, 1851-07-15
THE GARDINER CLAIM.

we have seen Tor two weeks past in our axch -lges
notces q TINS cain and charges OF ir0ud with respect
70 H. we have also seen statements puporting pc
sent The substance of evidence Given before the ac
Jury in this city which holds its sessions in secret It's
commendable ia public Journal use every exeron 10
give early information OF matters OF pubic concern bu
we nave not that degree Of vanity which induce u.s.
IN order TO get ahead of our coemporaries to give cur
fency 10 grave charges unless have some knowledge
OF me foundations on which such charges rest. We
know nothing OF DR.. Gardiner, and nothing but what
we have gathered from common rumor as 70 the inst
ness OF his cls i'm. The matter is now we understand
undergoing legal investigation. In the mean time
we snail have nothing to say about it; but feel that
are doing nothing more than simple act ofjusce in
publishing and calling attention the following letter of
j. y. Gardiner, esq a brother OF Dr. Gardiner which
lmoooes trans alton OF note written by Mr.. Port,
whose named has been used n most not the state
mens lmpeachng Dr. Galdiner's integrity and the
claim which he has been paid Union.
WASHINGTON, July IL, 1851
To The Editor of the Union:
SIR hope you will, through your paper of to-
morrow, allow the earliest opportunity that car be
aIotded 10 me on my return TO this city, TO contradict
The ntounded and slanderous reports which have been
Circulated during the temporary absence of my brother
Or. u. A. Gardiner in relation to the award made in
ms favor by the board OF commissioners under the
ty with Mexico.
thas been alleged that Mr.. Port had stated that my
brother mad confessed declared that he had obtained
his award by false or forged evidence. Mr.. Pert
who IS now In this city-uterly and Indignantly de-
MES this allegation, will be from the following
letter addressed by him to me- and which | received
on my arrival here, and of which give literal transla
ton, to wit
"NEw YoRK, July 8, 1851.
DEAR SIR have just returned from the country,
whefe have passed lew days in a pleasure excur-
sion ana great has been my surprise learning trough
Trend what has been published in the newspapers in
held with me.
IL think my duty to declare to you without any
loss OF time that every thing asserted coming from
me Is base talsehood; and any person of common
sense can easily perceive because who could suppose
your brother capable of making disclosure SO I'm.
favorable to his reputation and person? As regards
myself am incapable of supposing things TO inure my
fellow. men, and much less would do with person
whom esteem, and who honor me with their friend
snip With this assurance, you are at liberty to make
any use you may deem proper of this letter. and be-
ieve me to be, as ever, your friend who esteems vou
&C., ]. A. PORT.
ToJ. CARLOS GARDINER, ESQ.,, Washington City"
ANY statements speculatlons prejudical to my
brothers reputation, or to the validity Of his claim,
may be very soon and very easily contradictad ex-
planned.
While court full investigation of the subject in be-
halt OF my brother, may also hope that the publicw will
give no credence slanderous and idle reports
gard to him. My brother will return in few weeks
from Europe, where he has gone on short VISIT and
VIII have 90 doubt be prepared protect his reputa
ton, however or by whomsoever assaiied.
Very respectfully you! obedient servant,
J. CARLOS GARDINER.