Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1852-07-24
NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER.


THE GARDINER CLAIM
We find ne following letter in the last number
of the Neo Iqrk Express, and cheerfully give it a
place in oar columns, being satisfactory expa-
nation, by writer who appears to be fully informed
on the subject, Of tae connexion Of the Secretary Of
the Treasury with tha and other claims before the
Mexican Commission, concerning which there has
been some discussion, within the last few months in
the public prints
A friend, who has the best opportunity for know
ing the fact states TO that the writer OF the letter
to the Express should have added that, since the
very first rumor as TO the fraudulent character Of
Gardiner claim, Mr.. CoRwIN has been active and
jealous in his endeay6fs to probe the whole matter
to the very bottom, and has in the most efficient
manner seconded the President in his measures to
bring Dr. Gardiner to justice, should he really be
guilty.
PROM THE NEW YORK "ExPREss" or THURSDAY EVENING.
From an Occasional Correspondent
The Gurainer Caim--Its History--Mr. Cor,cin, dc
WAsHIxoros, JULr 10, 1862.
The Gardiner claim has again become the subject Of
both private and newspaper dssnsson and 10 tale Gu
riosit 10 felt to see the deoueen Of dis affair have
from pretty full knowledge Of the facts Of the case al
ways been among his defenders and contended for his
innocence but acknowledge that from what now hear
from good as the tenor Of the evidence which
the Government BY its indefaHgable exerons has OBJ
taned, my faith is very much shaken in him. II he
should really b. guilty. it viii prove 70 be one Of The
most extraordinary, and may say mysterious, pieces
Of successful deception that was ever pracsed in any
country. There was no case before the Commissioners
of the Mexican Indemnity which was apparently more
clear better subsantaed and which they had less
doubt in making up their decision The documents were
all in the most complete ORDER duly attested officially all
in conformity with each other and dovetaing in the
other in such manner to carry their face the
strongest internal evidence of authenticity yet is
said they all forgeres not only the signatures
also the official seals of the Mexican authorities though
ell of them certified being genuine by the Anne
rcan Consul and by NJ Rosas the late Mexican Minister
at this place OF the genuineness of these latter cert
Gates there is of doubt With the documents thus
authenticated the Commissioners Of course for
moment hesitated to admit them as genuine, and the
only question: therefore, to ascertain how much and
what they proved, and to decide accordingly.
Fora man to get up such bold scheme Of stupendous
fraud to procure such vouminons and detailed proofs
80 skuy put together to defy at the time detection
or even suspicion to carry this scheme through all its
delays and under such strict investigation during all
which time the claim, in consequence Of its magnitude
was matter of discussion only here but in Mexico
and finally to carry it through with the most c6ipete
success exhibits degree of TACT talent and ndotable
energy and management which is really extraordinary
quent conduct is entirely inexpcable If he had obtain
ed this large amount by such system of gross fraud
is alleged one would suppose that the FIRST step which
such shrewd man as he must be, if what they now
charge against him is true would be to put his money
entirely out Of sight, and for him have gone abroad for
few years to wait the course of events and the
ter passed off without further notice. have returned
when the business regarded the Mexican indemnity
had oil passed away and longer attracted public notice.
and H. on the contrary reports stirred up such
did take place. remain permanently away and tempt
Investigation by returning Instead of this however
ne left 100000 of his money with banking house in
this city and all about New York in the most public
manner to ascertain where he could advanageousy
dispose of the balance and finally placed it at low in
teres with of the Trust Companies there and taking
letter OF credit on London for few thousand dollars for
his personal expenses started travelling excursion
to Europe The natural consequence was that so soon
as the rumors respecting the fraudulent nature Of the
claim assumed tangible shape the Government at once
laid its hands the above money and sequestered it.
its deposte public that there were fifty persons
who could give information to its whereabouts. Dr.
Gardiner himself so he heard the charge brought
against him. stepped board the first steamer d
recty into the lions mouth at Washington defed his
accusers, and invited the searching investigation
He was OF course Immediately arrested and the heavy
bail OF S4O0oO demanded, which he Immediately gave.
Since that PERIOD now more than year. he has been
continually demanding trial. and the production of the
proofs against him, but the Government being pre-
pared have postponed the proceedings until it having
finally procured further testimony has again arrested him
$40 900 demanded which he has also furnished and
there the matter stands with the expectation that
the will be tried this present term when all the mys
teries of it will, it is presumed be unravelled.
DR.. g. still maintains the confidence in language
and manner and boldly dees all attempts to impugn the
correctness of his statement the validity and business
of his claim and If he is really guilty, he is certainly
most extraordinary in of the term than
one AS have already stated have always been among
those who believed in his innocence and though the
evidence have heard, and which believe correctly
stated looks very adversely for him. yet all the attending
Of the in his favor and his whole
conduct during the proceedings before the Commissioners
and subsequent to the award only be explained and
reconciled by supposng him to be innocent My curiosity
is much piqued to the final result
You have doubtless seen the resolutions attempted to
be introduced into the House by Mr. 0ds of Ohio rela
tive to the connection of Mr. Corwn the Secretary Of the
Treasury, with this claim Of Gardiner but which the
House refused to receive.
good deal Of feeling excited here at the time
among the numerous friends of Mr. Corwn not only at
the nature Of the nnuendoes contained in the preamble
and resolutions without making any direct charge but
also from the fact that they introduced Immediately
after the departure of Mr. Corwin for Ohio where he still
is and where he called by telegraph and left at
Few hours notice, onimportant egf proceeding which
be was interested.
The whole attack and nsnuatons against Mr.. Corwin
on the subject from the first to the last have been
generous rs they are unounded for could have
acted with more asdious decacy than he has DONE
you viii perceive from the following statement Of facts on
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