The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1853-05-29
From Washington.


ness the House adjourned till Monday. ct 10 A. NJ.
From Washington.
SPECIAL CORRESPONDENCE OF THE NEW YORK HERALD.
THE GARDNER CAsE-THE JURY DIsCHARGED-THE
PRESIDENT AND OUR FOREIGN RELATIONS.
WASHINGTON, May 2S-1oP.M.
The jury In the Gardner was dismissed to day,
being unable to agree. They stood nine for acquita to
three for conviction. This result tantamount to an
acquitta especially after the extraordinary used
BY the prosecution, and the fact that although the Dis
tic Attorney consumed several days In summing up Dr.
Gardners counsel to expedite matters waived their
right Of addressing the jury altogether The whole
power Of the brought to bear to try and
convict him. Money was lavished upon Witnesses The
Minster to Mexico authorized to employ persons not
to hunt up facts whether for against the accused
but to procure such information would convict him,
and they to- receive fifty per cent additional in
case they succeeded. Such course we believe, is
unparalleled on the part Of q government crimnaly
prosecuting individual. Gardners counsel begged
that the jury might be detained at least until
Monday; but the Judge did not at to grant the
request. We do not know what course will be pur-
sued but it would folly to go to the expense
Of trying the case over again, after three ourths Of
jury declaring his innocence. It is now two years since
proceedings commenced against him and although
the government is good paymaster something is due
to the rights of citizens 1t is time the prosecution
should cease
OF general politics there is not word OF news. If the
President only get rid Of the Offices he will then have
time to turn his attention to foreign affairs. We
doubt very much whether the cabinet have able to
devote hafa dozen hours to the consideration of these
subjects since the fourth Of March. X.Y.Z.
EXPLANATION CONCERNING THE UNIONS ARTICLE
ON RUSSIA.
WASHINGTON May %, 1858.
The Itecencr publishes this morning singular let
ter from Mr. Roger A. Prior, who it appears is Of
the editors Of the Uno taking upon himself the respon
bilty of the article in that paper days ago.
Russia. Tho article in question excited very general
astonhment from the fact Of its appearing in the Unio
supposed to be the organ of the administration and there
fore believed to represent the view of the Cabinet
out however to be the work Of Mr. Prior alone and the
Onon does not publish his explanation it only be in
ferred that the article is by the administration
Htberefore ceases to be Of Importance Mr. Prior has
an undoubed to look upon the Russian
as the acme Of perfection to admire the institutions
Of Austria as preeminently liberal Nay the thousands
OF unfortunate wreches who perish in the SHOWS of ST.
IBERIA by the despoc will Of the Gar may be evidences
in the mind Of the Unios editor Of his honesty of pur
pote as well as the happiness Of the people he rules.
This is matter of individual taste. Mr. Prior is espe
Democratic Rerieso. whom he seems to think are the
cause of all the indignation which his article excited
lie wrote he says, as the editor OF journal generally
thought TO be in some sort organ desrou of soothing
tho fewifDy against Rursia aud puviny
views of the People here say that his Sc
lection OF the Iteiignor to publish the views he ex
presses was peculiarly happy His arguments In the let
ter are even less tenabe than the original article As
specimen, he praises Russia because the Institution of
slavery has been enormity In her eyes-as If govern
ment based upon the social serdom OF the people could
find fault with the less oppressive system Of slave labor
in our Southern States. Aave organ among us
SENTINEL.
EB DISMISSAL OF THE GARDNER JURY-APPoINT-
MENTs IN THE PATENT OFFICE, ETC.
FROM THE REGULAR NEWSPAPER AGENT.
WASHINGTON, May 2S, 1853.
In The Criminal Court this morning Judge Crawford in
tmated his purpose Of dischargirg the Gardoer jury
Mr. Fenda in behalf the United states advocated their
discharge while Messrs Bradley and Carlisle for deen-
dant, opposed It, The Court cited authorities amongst
them that of the Supreme Court giving judges discretion
ary power under certain circumstances, to discharge
juries and said it was satisfied the time had to
exercise that discretion and accordingly directed the
Deputy Marshal to bring the jury into court.
TIE jury came in, showing symptoms OF fatigue from
their weeks coD6nement but we're cheerful at the pros
pect Of being set at liberty
Mr. MIDDLETON, the clerk Of the court, said" "Gentle-
men, have you agreed upon verdictP'
Mr. MAGRUDER, the foreman We have not, and could
not If we stay ed out till Christmas.u
The COURT-"I am sorry you have not agreed. In
fecng upon the case, have to the conclusion to
discharge yOu as it seems that you would agree
You are therefore discharged
We Afterwards learned from the jurors that they stood
precisely they did when they first left the jury box
namely: Messrs. Lane, Balm, and Borland-three-f
conviction, and the remaining niue for acquittal.
The COmmisso of Patents has made the following
appointments:-S. T. Shugert, Chief Clerk, vice r. c.
Weightn TO take effect 1st June; T. r. Peale Exam
ner vice H. b. Renwick resigned Alfred Eerbert Assis
tant Examiner, vice Peal promoted; James I. Faes,
Clerk vice c. f. Stansbuy and Others in place OF clerks
recently removed
Senator Toucey has been in Washington for days
Cove nor Jones' of Tenn. arrived to day.
Mr. Dorshemer of Buffalo, barnburner has been here
during the past week. and his dned with the President
to-day
W.. B. Cace, of Ohio, Private Secretary of Senator
Douglas, appointed yesterday to a 81 800 clerkshp
in the Sixth Auditors Office instead of the Third Audi
tors, as telegraphed
The Unn of this morning states that private ters
have teen received in Washington from Fo,t Fillmore
forty miles from FL Paso, which say that me.ssoger
had arrived there the 7th Of April with dispatches
from Governor Tias to Governor Lane Tras had levied
forced loan tie citizens Of Chihuahua and was to
stelt on tbs Goth with 00o troops for FL Paso.
virginia Election.
BALTIMORE, May 20, 1858.
Faulkner, democrat, is elected to Congress in the
Eighth district Of Virginia by $50 majority.