The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-09-23

Gates, Of The Y. 8. Army in testimony Of his chs
rAetsr stan ding, and pursuits
msir, win perhaps admit that they EXHIBIT proof
lt-Thst DIR. GARDENERS claim was publicly
known to have been admitted by the Commissioners
within eleven months Of their first meeting, and
dispute or challenge from other parties interested
I'd That. independent Of the proofs laid before
the Commissioners. the existence of the mines is
proved BY the title deeds now in Dr. possession;
pise; and again by the very material fact Of the
demand made upon him at Washington, by srsdi-
tors for those very supplies for his mines already re-
ferred to, which demands no settled, by paying
them upwards Of 10000, from money raised upon
the credit Of the award it had become certain after
the decidon Of the Board, Of the 18th of March.
1850, he would obtain. / 8'aa saa ~ N. ~
Sd THAT the evidence upon which tho grand
Jury found the bin against DR. Gardiner came first
from the "besieP' q Mexican general, that an
order from the " magnanimous' Mexican nation for
the expulsion Of Americans which is matter Of his
tory, "could" not possibly have been made-at
least. that he had never heard 0f-nor had he ever
heard Of DR. Gardeners possessing any property,
emitting to state that he had lived at Jalaps until
after DR.. Gardiner had gone to reside on his mines,
distance from there Of 500 miles, the Inhabitants
at such distance in that country knowing as little
Of each other as the people Of Warrington do of the
interior Of Japan; second, from former secre-
tary Of Legation Of the United States in Mexico,
who arrived in that country just before DR.. Gard-
ner left il Tor the mines, and who merely depOsed to
never having heard Of his possessing any property,
for the lucrative post of AGENT which it was known
the government would appoint, to proceed to Mexi.
to investigate the case in the event Of the bill
being " found'' by the grand jury.
ment, with very unusual rates of compensatory
delegated his powers to Mexican, who worked
upon the minds of the witnesses by assuring them
that Dr. Gardeners claim, if allowed, would form
heavy deduction from the next insta!ment due to
the country from the United States
9th Tina. the 'poor Dentist proves to be not
only regular bred graduate Of medical college,
but 10 have held the appointment, under Col. Gates,
highly esteemed as a gentleman. and which he
quilted ut the close Of the war, with the most COM
plimentary letters upon his professional success.
Gth-Tkat there were motives, both political and
personal, which actuated the origilatOrs Of this
prosecution-men of wealth, power and influence
who still keep it in position before the criminal
court unparalleled in the history Of our jurispru-
dence, and in violation Of that provision Of the CON-
stitution which guarantees to every citizen fair
and speedy trial.
Many Of the statements in this memoir nre ac-
compaDied with proofs. In other instances, Dr. G.
has dispr0ved charges alleged against him and he
does not therefore fear that any candid man will
doubt that part of it which has 70 other support
than his own assertion.
COPIES
MEXICO, April Is, 1912.
OenllenCL-l accept Win pleasure the KIM lnvl.
tation which you have rendered to me, in terms so
fattering, on the part of the American citizens resi-
dent in Mexico. l accept it, not 60 much for the
honor which you tender me, as for the opportunity
which will be afforded me Of at once making the &C.
quaintance Of all my countrymen in this city.
Accept for yourselves, gentlemen, and those whom
you represent the assurance Of my grateful acknov
want. w. THOMPSON.
Messrs G. A. Gardiner, r. W. Hoyt, ). c. Tory,
committee.
MEXICO, April IS, 1872.
Gentlemcn-I have the honor to acknowledge the
receipt Of your note, inviting me to public dinner,
10 be given by our countrymen to General Waddy
Thompson, on Sunday next. 1t is source Of deep
regret, that my early departure from this capital
will deprive me of the pleasure Of meeting you and
your distinguished guest at the time designated
pray you to accept the assurance Of the esteem
and respect with which am, Your most obedent
servant, POwHATAN ELLIS,
To Messrs Gardiner, Hoyt, and Tory, committee.
HEADQUARTERS, TAMPIco DEPARTMENT,
December Is, 1917.
My dear sir-You being about to depart from this
place for the North, cannot allow you to withdraw
without expressing my sincere wishes for your future
honor and welfare. Indeed, consider it a duty
owe to you, to sighiiy to al whom it may concern,
that your service. IS a physician ID tls gntsa
States Hospital, attbis place. has been Of vast im-
poltance. You entered upon the duties Of that es
adjustment in the early part of the season. when
fatal or epidemic diseases were prevalent, and the
hospital crowded with patients, aud when, too,
there were many who fell victims to them in many
patients we're most successfully and skllfully treat
ed. For several months bad the pleasure Of ex-
aiming your register of cases, and noticed to my
surprise that you had then comparatively but
few cases OF death out of many cases Of fatal 0ala
dies which facts assured that your services were
most happily secure to the public, and that your
treatment OF the men entrusted TO your care had
been judicious and faithful. If, therefore. you
nrI cIrnr usv,n ~da~A
mission in the service of the United States, shall
be glad, at any time, to do justice to your recom-
mendations, by certificate Of my high admira-
ton Of you as PHYSICIAN and more particularly as
gentleman, with whom l have associated with
much pleasure WILLIAM GATES,
Colonel U. 5. Army Commanding.
DR.. GEO. A. GARDINER, Tampico.
GEN. WADDY THoMPsoN-Dear Sir-I have great
pleasure in bearing testimony in favor Of Dr. g. A.
Gardiner, Of whom have, by personal acquaint-
ance and by the representation Of Others right to
speak confidently.
After his occupation of mining in Mexico was in
tenuptedby the progress of the war between that
at Tanpco Officers who knew him then and there here,
have always spoken of him, so far as ! know,
in terms Of respect and commentator. He was, in
deed, general favorite with them travelled from
New Orleans to this city with DR.. Gardiner, when
ne came out here, and though have not seen him
recently, he was and is highly esteemed by me as a
gentleman Of strict propriety and large atainments
His knowledge Of the mineralogy Of Mexico is
more extensive than any other l have met, and I
would place the highest estimate on any statement
he would make, his mind being well balanced, as his
principles are sound. With great regard, I am, as
ever, your friend. JEFF. DAVIS.
January IL, 1850.
ADJUTANT GENERALS OFFICE,
Washington, January IL, 1850.
Dear Doctor i am pleased to learn you have
presented your claim to the Commissioners for losses
sustained in Mexico at the breaking out of the war;
and sincerely hope you may be fully remunerated.
i first formed your acquaintance at Tampico,
Mexico, when you were performing the duties Of
assistant surgeon to tho United States troops then
understood from my friends that you, previous to
the war; wero established in the State of San Luis,
and largely engaged in mining operations, and
being nm American, the Mexicans after the war,
compelled you TO cease your operations, and your
property then fell into their hands.
take pleasure in stating that my own friends in
the army held you in esteem, and regarded you as
gentleman Of intelligence ond uprigntness. i GER
tainly regarded you in the same light. Very SIM
cerely, your friend, l.. THOMAS, Asst Adit Gen'l