The republic. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1849-1853, 1853-03-22

f~s~~GSy wv ALI uOt sure WQetueT 1 WTOte II OF
not; 1t was letter to the officers of some of our
man-oi-war ships on the Pacific. / did not SEE
n!m alter that time, which was in 1874, till saw
PIN mere IN this city. may have seen him there
aIter mat conversation, and doubtless did, but be
left lew days after. If gave him letter it was
Immediately or within few days after that con
versation; am under the impression that did do
90. met him here in 1859 after the Mexican wa
saw him frequently. / do not remember any such
person az J. B. Andrew J. Halsey in the citv Of
Mexico. had repeated conversations with Dr..
Gardiner here.
Cues. What did you talk about?
Ans. great variety of subjects; met him
frequently in society; we talked about a claim
against the United States-a claim to be presented
to the commission; he said he had claim not only
of his own but other claims also. | know Dr.
Gardiner and his brother also; had repeated con.
VIBRATIONS with both of them; had conversations
with them together; they both at different times,
and while together spoke of these claims which
they had for themselves and others before this
Board of Commissioners; they said they wished
me to prosecute them; had no detailed converse
ton with either OF them respecting the nature of
their claims.
CUES. Did they, or either of them, say they were
interested in claim against the Government?
Ans They did not speak of any specific claim,
but they spoke of sour claims;'' which may have
been those they represented for others. They said
nothing OF any specific claim of their own.
CUES. This is the same person now in court
whom you saw in the city of Mexico, and who was
dentist there?
Ans This is the same person. know his bro
ther, but never saw him in Mexico; if did,
do not recollect 1t. In reference to the conversa
ton as to these claims, would say, that in June
lS49. was suddenly applied to by Mr.. Clayton to
go abroad, and when went expected to be gone
only about two months. left the city very sud-
denly, and made my arrangements in a great
hurry.
Mr.. BRADLEY. You went to San Domingo. did
you not?
Ans. Yes. sir. left Mr. Clarke in my office,
and to attend to my business in my absence.
About this time had conversation with both of
them, and more distinct one with John Charles
Gardiner, who called at my Office. l met them
almost every day. They occupied rooms on
street, near the Treasury building. had 80 many
conversations and interviews with them respecting
their claims, that my memory is at fault as to any
particular conversation with either of them or
when they both were were not present. told
MIN expected to be absent two months, and woulci
be back in time to attend to these claims before the
commission, and also Porte's claim before Con.
gress. Porte was Frenchman, whose claim
thought would eventually have to go before Con
gress They said they were both interested in
claims generally. but said nothing of any partner.
chip between them.
Cues. When did you get here, Mr.. Green?
-dns. This morning, sir; l had sleep last
night, and would be glad to get off as soon as you
can let me 60. was not summoned till THE morn
ing, just after got here.
Cross. examination General Waddy Thompson
was minister in Mexico when l went there as Sec
rotary; he left and | remained there as acting
charge until Mr. Shannon came do not remem.
Der applying to General Thompson for letters in
behalf of DR.. Gardiner. l think the conversation
y lth DR.. Gardiner was after General Thompson
left.
To Mr.. MAY. | was not employed to prosecute
the claims they spoke of had no knowledge
of the specific character of the claims until after
the award was made.
CUES. Was any thing said about their having
a joint interest in claim?
Ans No, sir; but they said they had number
OF claims OF their own, and could control number
OF claims beside their own. Perhaps should cor
rect my language and say they were authorized
to employ me in number of CLAIMS, and could
control others They said they had claims, of
which they spoke as sour claims,' and that there
were others which they could control and were
under their direction Nothing was said about the
amount of the claim; my compensation was to be
ten per cent. on the amount awarded them.
James w. Angus, s,Dorn.
am citizen of the United States. was born
In the city of New York. / reside in Elizabeth
town, New Jersey. l was not summoned to come
here. came to Washington my own business,
and was summoned after l got here. resided in
the city of Mexico. first went there in 1892 re-
turned TO the United States in 1885, / think.
remained in the United States and went back to
Mexico In 1912, and returned again to the United
States in lS4S, with the last division of the Ameri
can army.
CUES Between 1912 and lS4s, then, you were in
the city of Mexico?
Ans. was, except a while when was in the CITY
of Puebla. was in Puebla when General Worth's
army was there. am acquainted with George A.
Gardiner who sits here in court. I knew him
in the city of Mexico from the time of my last visit
in 1912 till the spring of 1884, early in the sum-
mer of that year. am not precise as to the time
Cues. State what was his occupation or bust
ness?
Ans. He pursued the business of dentist; he
had no other business, to my knowledge.
Ques State what were his means and resources?
Ans. presumed he lived on his business, knew
nothing to the contrary. II he had been man of
wealth would in all probability have known it.
l was In his rooms, and knew him to be practic-
ing dentist. / his instruments in his room;
they were lying on the table. / never was at his
dwelling. His Office was like other similar offices
1t was well furnished as dentists Office. lido not
think he kept horse or carriage. never saw the
doctor in carriage, though have seen him on
horseback; do not know that he owned the horses
there are several livery stables there.
have heard he was engaged or interested in
mine. knew the Haseys; am not acquainted
with their handwriting nor with the handwriting
of DR.. Gardiner; have one of the Halsey's
write, but would not know his handwriting. The
Halseys were acquainted with DR.. Gardiner l
know Mr.. Da Costa, and he was acquainted with
Dr. Gardiner; have seen them all in Mexico,
though cannot say have ever seen them all to-
gether at one time. / do not know Don Antonio
Quiros; have never been in MoreIia. think Dr.
Gardiner left the city of Mexico in the spring of
1874; had no communication with him as to
where he was going; never saw him in the Re.
public of Mexico after that time.
Cross examined. II saw him here two years ago
when he was before the commissioners; / never
met him to speak with him till met him this
morning in Mr. Bradley's Office. One of the Hal
sey's was writing. master, 1t was my impression
that he lived well; he dressed well, for if he did
not he would not get any business. There were
other dentists in the city of Mexico; think he did
good business. There one French dentist
and one German dentist there. DIR. Segur was
in business with him. 1t was said that DR.. Gar
diner retired from business and DIR. Segur took
his place. DR.. S. continued there after Gardiner
left.
To Mr.. MAY. was summoned by the United
States.
Cues. How comes it, then, you were in Mr.
Bradley's office with DR.. Gardiner?
Ans. was at the United States Hotel with
gentleman named Snffin; / rode with him in the
cars on the way to this city, and the Gardiner trial
was preached. This morning Mr.. Sniffin came to
me and said Mr.. b. adley wanted to see me. / did
not then know whether Mr.. Bradley was for the
defence or prosecution. had not been summoned
then at ALL
Mr.. BRADLEY. After had the conversation with
the witness got su mmons for him; but was told
one had been issued by the United States ! have
got the summons now in my pocket did not
think the United States would have found him so |
soon.
After short interval
Mr.. FENpALL said the United States had now |
gone through with all their evidence this branch
of the case except two, who had been summoned |