Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-03-19

called were f. S. Myer, Edward w. johnson, Dr. Mckay
and Charles W. Davis. The first named magistrate TO
this county testified that person calling himself Geo
A Gardiner called upon him and made nowledgmen
oo oath to the truth of the facts Contained in certain
paper or memorial, but he (sr. NJ, could not remembe
whether the person actually affixed his signature at thu
time or not Mr. Myer could not identify the person ii
court as the one who called upon him he did not know
Gardiner at the time nor in fact till long since
Mr. Edward W. johnson, Secretary to the Board, test
fed that the memorial in court the that hat
passed through his hands it had his official endorse
ment upon it.
Dr. Mckay Of the State Department testified that thu
signature to the memorial in the handwriting q
George A. Gardiner
Mr. Davis identified the memorial in court as ONT
among those acsed on by the Board
The testimony of these witnesses then commented
on by Henry May, Esq. for the prosecution who wa.
replied by Msssrs Carlisle Bradley, and Perry, whe
conended unless Gardiner could be identified
very person wis before the magistrate and
knowledged the memorial he could not be convicted Of
the crime charged in the indictment
The District Attorney cited judgment Of Lord Mans
field, in which the proof of handwriting held sufi-
cent to hold the party to penal responsibility This
point under debate by counsel at the adjournment of
the Court at half1past o'clock.
On Monday Mr.. GEORGE EVANS testified that lie was
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Mexico the settlement of claims Of American citizens
that George A. Gapdne> had claim, and that the
mortal then in the which the Com
nissoners acted in awarding the claim. second paper
was put in after the award was made Mr. Evans recog-
Rised third paper fled by Mr. Corcorau showing his
interest in the claim. Dr. Gardiner had been in person
before the Board, and answered questions put to him.
He Intercepted with view to ascertain his ability
make such large investments those clsimed to have
been made The Board received memorials for action
if they duly DR.. Gardiner had stated
that he had made about fifty sixty thousand dollars in
Mexico, which the capital of his mining operations
After TIE memorial had got into the hands Of the Board
\ it was never in DR.. GARDENERS.
Mr.. EDWARD w. JOHNSTON testified that the memorials
we're often filed with the Board long before they
technically said to be received for consideration
Mr.. RoBERT COCHRAN clerk in the First Comptroer's
office, testified that power of attorney to W. W. Corco-
ram of date May TO- 1851 which warrant was issued
a few days after, was received in his office.
Counsel for the prosecution offered to give the memo
rial to the Jury, which was objected to by defendants
counsel.
Mr. CARLISLE ably addressed the Court contendng that
the specific charge of false swearing had not been proved
The memorial proved to be filed the Goth Noyem
ber 1649 the urat appended dated the day after,
and there was proof that after its first filing it had
Mr. FESDALL replied, and contended that the United
States had shown enough put the memorial before the
Jury. Mr.. May followed on the side.
Mr.. BRADLEY, the other side, objected that the
tual false swearing must be directly proven.
The CoURT, having summed up the circumstances, de-
cded the memorial should be read the jury which
accordingly done by Mr.. MAY.
Yesterday the whole day consumed with the ex-
animation Of three witnesses-John NJ Togno, Alfred A.
Lewis, and Alexander Atocha; the first with the view
of showing that Dr. Gardiner in the city of Mexico in
the early part of the year 1884, in Guanaxuato in Sep
tember 1885, and in Mexico the ID June, 1877 and
rne lattvr W ennvarsotion with Gardiner about
his claim in the winter of 1852 They also all pro-
duced TO show that Dir. Gardiner dentist by pro-
fession and did display any beyond the avas
of his profession at the time he knew him in Mexico
On Wednesday, being the fifth day Of the trial. Jno. IT,
Tgo again brought to the witness stand and made
to several points, from which it ELECTED that
having complied with the law to the term to inter-
yene between the declaration Of intention and the adj
mission to citizenship he was citizen Of the United
States, as alleged the previous day.
Disturnells map Of Mexico having been offered by the
prosecution for the purpose of fixing the position Of
places rejected authority for that purpose by the
Court.
Noah E. Smith had resided in Mexico from 1881 to
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Gardiner there from 1912 to 1884, all the time he lived
in Mexico; he q dentist; thought DR.. Gardiner re-
turned Mexico and at the expulsion of American
citizens in 1S47, but not certain.
james Wright first knew Gardiner in 1910; in 1871
him in Vera Cruz; met him in the CITY Of Mexico in
1912. lie remained there till 1874, practising the pro-
fession Of dentist heard he also physician
Heard he had a share of n mine in Talpan, in the Real
Dolores, in the State of Mexico, in company with Mr.
Halsey Dr. Segur partner Of DR.. Gardiner in the den
fist business also had share Gardiner always appear
ed TO live we'll and dressed genteely Witness had held
conversation with Gardiner Wizards Hotel recently
in which he told Gardiner he witness for the Gov
enment and requested him not to hold intercourse with
witness might give for under the cir
cumstances. Also suggested that Gardiner should OBJ
the towards the other witnesses Togno
and Sayer During this conversation Gardiner told wit
that he Gardiner had become director Of mine at
Morelia in yalladoid and subsequently had "denounc
ed some mines Lagunillas, in San Luis Potosi
Came here BY agreement with Mr. Letcher who provided
each with draft for $500 to bear his expenses
the way.
Yesterday the examination Of Mr. Wright was continued
from which twas ELECTED that he had kepta monte
table in Mexico that he owned mines in Mexico him
self and that he intended seeking redress for the loss Of
them.
4 A discussion arose between counsel to the admis-
sion Of Dsturnels Map which finally allowed by the
Court.
FRoa New Brunswick have received ST. John papers
TO the 9th instant The Morning News gives account
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