The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1856-07-09
III e L A T E ST NE w 8
BY MAGNETIC AND PRINTING TELEGRAPHs.
From Washington.

TRIAL OF THE SUMNER ASSAULT CAsE-sENTENCE or
MR.. BRooxs-AxIcABLE FEELING OF THE FRENCH,
GOvERNMENT-EHD OF THE INDIAN wAR ON THE,
PAcIFIc-THE TARIFF. ETC., ETC.
WASHINGTON, July 8, 1866.
Quite lively correspondence has passed between1
Senator Sumner and the United States District Attorney
Barton Key ESQ., relative the trial Of the Hon. Prestou
s. Brooks When about leaving the Grand Jury rooms
Mr. Sumner inquired when the trial would probably take1
place. stating that he anxious to leave for Massachu
SETS Mr.. Key offered 10 consult his (Mr Sumners)
venence, and set the for the following Monday.
Mr.. s. said that the only witness who the whole
affair In Philadelphia and Mr. Key promised to haveI
him present The witness came, and note address.I
ed to Mr.. Sumner informing him that everything wasl
ready for the trial. TO which he replied that he ini
condition to attend Mr. Key then addressed another note
10 the honorable gentleman asking him suggest when
would meet mis- appreciation to have hetral brought on
To this Mr.. Sumner replied very tary, saying that he
had only attended In obedience legal process and be
presumed the District Attorney had the entire control Of
the case. Mr, Key responded that he well aware
that he controlled the disposition Of the criminal Docket
but that important business had been postponed and
aside accommodate the trial 10 his Thus
ended the correspondence and the trial 10 taxi
place Immediately after Mr. Herberts before the Judge
and without any Intervention Of jury.
The Of Mr.. Brooks for assault and battery
Senator Sumner up before the Juage OF The Central
Criminal Court this morning. There n large At
tendance including Senator Butler and other members
Congress. The District Attorney read the correspondence
between hineef and Mr. gu inner to show he had used
due diligence, though unsaccessfally 20 obtain the
presence Of Mr.. Sumner who had expressed himself
having desire to take part in the proceedings, and
had lef, the city Testimony then given By VIM. L
Lcder, who caused the OF Mr. Brooks amer the
assault on Mr.. sumner and by J. W. simonton Mr.
Keit and Senators Foster, Pearce and Toombs The last
witness oombs) wished to read in mitigation Of the
sault the instance Of Mr.. Linton counsel of the &C.
sused extracts from Mr. Summers speech rejecting or
South Carolina and Mr.. Butler. Drs. Boyle and
Lndsey and Senator BENJAMIN, also gave their testimony
The last expressed the opinion, judging from wha
he Of Mr.. summers notes, that he (sumner) had
had bis speech printed before delivery. Mr.. Brock
made short speech, regretting that Mr.. sumner wa
absent. lie had hoped for the benefit OF interrogato
concerning his (sumncrs) testimony before the HOUSE
Committee lie look the ground that there are some Of
fences for which the law affords adequate remedy
He said while he had heart 10 feel and hand to strik
he would redress the wrongs Of his political mother from
every effort TO her with oboquy and dishonor. Hi
property might be sqrandered and his life endangered
but he would be true TO her who bore him. He thel
bowed to the majesty Of the law to receive his sentence
Judge Crawford said the matter might, perhaps
that moment be subject 10 investigation, he would no
He would iorbear 10 the testimony, and pre-
nounce as the Judgment Of the Court that Mr. Brook
pay enc Of $500.
Mr.. Brooks then retired with his friends.
The Union or this morning says that this govcrnmer
continues the best footing with that Of France
that The French Minister has eynccd in the most prcpc
manner, anxious solcitude that the controversy wit
England should terminate amicaby. Marshal vaiIlar
has denied any Of Withholding from The officer
Of the Military Commission any courtesy extended 10 III
officers Of other nations, TO show disrespect TO ID
rnitei States.
The diplomatic and consular system Ia now undcrsoir
an examination before the Department Of State and wi
be ready for rcpor, during the present week.
Major General Wool, writing TO the War DcrartmeI
from Bcnica, under date Of June q, says
From all the information I have received, have
doubt snail be able 10 communicate by the mail OF u
18th inst the gratifying intelligence that the indian
has ceased IN the Department Of the Pacific. "
shall have enemies 20 contend with but the exit
raiors OF the Indian race and Il Colonel Wright he
taken the advice Of the Governors Of washington ar
oregon Territories there would not now be
dwelling standing on the banks Of tho
Had such event happened these Governo
would have been satisfied 70 their hearts content for
could not have iaed 70 cause Tong war.
in contrast with This the Governors continue their
ordinations General WOOL aud have sent addition
reasons why he should be removed from the command.
The recent passage through each house Of the hreo
yer Improvement bills, tho Presidents vetoes, b
caused much rejoicing among the congressional friends
ouch objects
Tho Committee OF Ways and Means have had no me-
ing az yet on the subject Of the tariff but the Charms
the Hon Lewis d. campbell is preparing bill to be so
m,cd to the committee At us next meeting. The list
free articles, contemplated by Mr.. Campbell will
furnished the readers Of the Herald in few days.
Gen. Cass's speech, on the veto message, an a.
exposition Of the doctrine Of internal improvements
the general government and upon the views oft
administration.
The bin reported by the Revolutionary Commtt
providing for the settlement Of the accounts Of the ocs
and soldiers tf the Revolution involves the expendtrt
Of several millions ~ dollars, large portion cf viii
will 30 10 OIL the pockets Of the lobby members. III
The Attorney General still holds mp his decision In 1.
case Of the children Of revolutionary widows involve
the payment q pensions under the acts OF 1899 sasa
subsequent acts.
THIRTY-FOURTH CONGRESS-.
FIRST SESSION.