The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1854-05-02
LOCAL NEWS.

| JoaN CHAsLrs GAHplsKH-U. s. VS.. john Charles Gar
a.ssr, o'siaai cear u. Ciadiossns for Psasy--fe s
terday being the day fixed for the trial Of John Charles Gar
diner for perjury charged have been committed by Hun as
witness in the first brother the late George A.
Gardiner the defendant called but did not appear bis
recognzancs therefore forfeited The recognizance IN
the case Of the indictment for false swearing charged 10 have
been committed in his affidavit presented 10 the board of com
missoners in support Of his brothers claim forfeited
Under the practice Of the court il the defendant should APP
before the close Of the term and ask for trial these
| iorfetares may be stricken out,
Doctor Thomas Miller the surety in the eight
thousand dollars for the appearance Of Gardiner
the charge of perjury and Hudson Taylor and james Me
Cey his surees in the Of four thousand dollars
appear TO answer the charge OF false swearing We
pleased learn from reliable source that Messrs Miller
Taylor, and VERIFY viii suffer loss being amply indemni
fed.
This is probably the end OF one Of the most remarkable
to be found in the criminal annals of the country The
facts familiar TO readers and indeed nearly
tire people of the United States An fraud sup
ported by perjury pacsed the government and
amount exceeding four hundred thousand dollars
drawn from the treasury. The principal in this nearious
convicted and hour after the verdict Of
the jury rendered he committed suicide by taking poi
His brother yesterday forfeited his recognzanee and
it reported and believed that he left the city weeks
since for some place beyond the United States.
The two GARDENERS prosecuted by Philip Richard Fen
dali esq, late District Attorney Of the United States and
by the Hon Henry May the House Representatives with
the ability ZEAL and hrmncs for which they distinguish
ed About $4,000 of the money improperly obtained from
the treasury by George A. Gardiner time since
attached in the hands of Mess Corcoran Riggs, and will
in due time be returned the treasury The probability
that the history of the Gardiner claim and report of the
trial which resulted in his conviction, will ut very distant
day, be published and it viii be found to be the i'm
posing and remarkable be found in the criminal
thorities of this or any other country.
TnE AmEsIcAs SCIENTIFIC CosvEsrlos--ExcuHslos
MouNT VERSos.In accordance with previously extended
invitation tho members Of this learned body accompanied by
ladies' Yesterday made excursion to the tomb
Washington II was the intention Of the association to have
visited Mount Vernon Saturday but owing to the unyor
able state Of the weather it deferred until Monday and
certainly day could have been more propou The late
showers have given impetus to vegetation, and
the trees shrubs and plants decorated in their gayest
colors. Birds singing flowers blooming and Ma
seemed in her gayest mood.
At o'clock the company, numbering three hun
bred persons embarked board the steamer Wasngton,
which Immediately got under and proceeded to Aexan-
dra where expected the corporate authorities of that
city would board but owing TO misunderstanding
their part and apprehension that the excursion would
take place. there at the landing and the
boat proceeded on her way to Mount Vernon
On reaching this sacred place the company dsembarked
and proceeded visit the points of
house. garden relies DC. An hour pleasantly occupied
this manner, when the party again embarked and
ceeded about five miles below the White House, mansion
built with especial reference to the entertainment of pleas
parties where elegant collation. had been provided
der the direction of Mr. Isaac Carey and here the appe
titles of the hungry voyagers were abundanty gratifed Az
parakng of this repast the company separated into diff
erent partesome of the scientific make explora
of the country and collect geological Genealogical
and botanical specimens while Others especially the ladies'
remained participate in less intellectual pleasuresto min
gle in the potve Dance the music for the occasion having
been furnished by Espua's Brass Band.
number of gentlemen of distinction, other than members
of the convention present. among whom would
Commodore Norris William w. Corcoran, esq, and Mayor
Skinner, Of New Haven
Returning, the company stopped Fort Washington
alb hal honr
large number of the delegates last evening parook of
Inequalities of the Hon. james Guthrie Secretary
Treasury.
"a COOP rALLEs IN IsRAEL."--The venerable
and beloved Rev William Matthews of the Roman Catholic
Church, departed this life Sunday night about o'clock
Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his
Good Father Matthews in the s5th year OF his age He
like Nathaniel Of old Iraelte in whom there
no guile"
The funeral obseques Of the late venerable and veneraed
pastor of St. Patrcks church. Very Rev VIM Matthews,
will commence at O'clock m, Wednesday, Sd inst
The mortal remains Of the deceased pastor having been pre-
vousy laid cataalque, in the body Of the church, the
clergy assembled in and around the sanctuary viii chaunt the
Office Of the dead. After the Office win be sung the solemn
''De Requiem" during which the funeral discourse win
be delivered The solemn rites being over, procession
will be formed under the management of the Young Catho
lies Friend Society," convey the remains the vault Of
the church The remains be at time to-day
his late residence
sbe impotence look forward TO the be Of
fered night in the harpplaying of Mr. APP
tomma Caruss Saloon and the highly finished singing
Of Miss Branerd and Mr.. Camoenz to nothing Of the
fantasia of Thxlbcry from Don Giovanni which is to be
ecuted by Mr. FIR Kcy Mr. Aptommas may be considered
the only artist who has visited America who has
ceedsd in making reputation without having to
putting Unheraded, untaked Of, he Came, Alexander
Smith has it,
g. With all his youth and unbown hopes
Upon the worlds heart, and touched 1t into tears"
We think with the editor Of the Boston Transcript, that
''Mr Aptommas needs putting his erqnise perform
their bet enoopHs,s. We glad notice
that Mr. Apommns has reduced the price Of admission
cents thus placing within the Of all 70 and
him upon this last and only occasion of his appearing in
Washington We learn from good authority that the Prcs
dent win have Apommas at the White House tonight.
THg Baltimore concert Of Mrs Cecilia
Young in Washington win not be given until about the 10th
| instant.
FIRsT MAy.'Twas indeed lovely day--moro lovely IL
possible than the thousands Of fair who promenaded the
avenue, in whom " the and the lily beautifully