New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1862-06-07

The Humphreys Impeachment Case
REPORTS OF THE BATTLE AT FAIR OAKS
MORE REBEL BARBARlTiES
WAsHiSeroS, Friday, June 9, 1862.
GOV. STAELY'S ACTION.

day, and was introduced to the President and Sec
rslary of War this evening by Senator Sumner
ThN interview was long, aud the conversation COW
cred the whole subject of Gov. Stan'ys action in
closing Mr.. Colyers school for loyal blacks, and in
returning fugitives from Rebel bondage to Their
masters,
Mr.. C,lyer gave a comprehensive view Of the con.
dition OF things at Newbefn, and Of the relations
bstwsen the soldiers and the white citizens and
blacks. lie gave it as his opinion that the army in
North Carolina was rapidly becoming Anti-Slavery.
The President having been made fully acquainted
with the proceedings of Gov Sanly and their de-
plorable consequences. seemed to be deeply interest
oil aud expressed hrnself strongly. He said that
nothing in Gov. Stsnlys instructions, written OF
oral, warranted bis action.
The President also reiterated the declaptcn which
be has frequently made tina, no slave coming within
our lires for protection should be reensaved,
aud he intimated that he should communicate these
views to Gov. Stanley.
Mr. Colyer before leaving Newbere offered to re-
sign the position Of Superintendent of the Poor, but
retained it at the suggestion of Gen. Burnside, who
gave him leave of absence for ten days, and very
kindly expressed bis hopes that the schools might
soon be reopsned.
COMMISSIONER TO HAYTI
Mr. Weeden, of n. H., was to day, upon the rec
concentration Of the Hon. j. z. Hale, nominated as
Commissioner to Hsyti
MILITARY GOVERNOR TO LOUISIANA.
Col. Geo. f. Sbepley of Maine, who is at present
Military Commandant of New-Oreans, has, upon
the Recommendation of Gen. Butler, en- appointed
Military GovernoInor of Louisiana. COL Sbepey
is regarded as the sbest lawyer of bis age In Maine.
He was Douglas Democrat in politics, but those
who heard speech which be delivered at Portland
lust before bis regiment sailed have fears that be
will prove Gov. Stsny.
MILITARY GOVERNORS.
The whole question of the power Of the President
to appoint Military Governors ia raised by Mr.. Sum-
ners resolutions offered in the Senate to-day. Ii is
known that Secretary Chase has always held that
there Is nothing in the Constitution or laws which
warrsnts the appointment
THE TAX BILL.
The Senate passed the tax bill to-day by sc Yeas,
TO one Nay, uttered by Powell Of Kentucky. The
amendment taxing slaves was stricken out after an
animated debate, in the course of which Mr.. Wade
handled MIR. Cowan without gloves Several Sen
stors unaccoun,ably evaded the responsibility OF
voting on this important question Mr.. Fessenden
the bill as possessing great merls although Decessa'
rily faulty in many respects. since time and exPori-
epce are required to perfect any sysem OF taxation.
He made an important statement OF the hnancia
condition and prospects of the country lie esn
mated the debt the LIST of July, 1861, at II 100,
600 900 Mr. Simmons estimates II at less than $9oo
900 900 while other Seuaios setit at 800 VVoo QUO
all basng their compula ions on the supposl1on that
an army of 500. 900 men will be kept afoot. Mr.
Simmons followed Mr.. FesoeLden with few re-
marks critical of some Of bis positions.
NO SESSION TOMORROW.
Neither Houses sits Tomorrow.
MR. HUMPHREYS IMPEACHMENT CASE.
The ssnate as xed Monday for the trial Of the
inpeacnment of Judge Humphreys whom i's SER
peaptat-Arms, after vain search at Nashville mai
returned without fnoiBg.
THE NEW MINISTER TO SPAIN.
The name of Gus,ayus Koerner, in'e Li'ut'-uoV
ernor Of Illinois, whose selection as Minister 10 Span
in place Of Gen. Scburz, we announced weeks ago
was sent to the Senate today.
TEg SUPPRESSION OF THE sLAvE-TRADE.
Caut. Schultz arrived to-day with the treaty with
f,ss Britain for the suppression Of the slave-'rade
armed by the Queen. Ralifcstions having beeI
been exchanged, tho treaty 10 now law' 0sP'
Schul,, wenrout and returned in the Persia, spen
les.:hap wSek in England, and was gone III al
buv<9 days.
The LOSS OF GUNS BEFORE RICHMOND.
Liant. John II. Howe / of Spratts lst New forA
Battery. who was in the battle OF the Seven fines
states that be brought bis TWO pieces oil the Held
The other two pieces were being brought Oh, when
solid sbot struck the last one, disabling 1t altogether
The battery did not retire until most OF the morse
had been killed or wounded, and every aVailao''
round of ammunition had been fired. Capt. op'a''
Fifs-Lieut Howell and many men were k'iiea o.
severely wounded. Spratte battery WE a"o0" Wv
yards ia advance Of the redoubs.
Leu,. Howell WAS him-elf shot through ne arm
below the shoulder, and although not inquired inter
naly, il very much bruised He also Lad iir s"oro
shot in tvo by piece of she'll, and his uniform rid
died with bullets Lieut.. Howell confirms the s'a'e
men autographed in this correspondence on 'ie ~'
tbotity Of other wounded soldiers belonging "Ua
seys Division He says that the DIVISION was COM
pleteiy surprised. The exterior hoe OF IleXels Wa
ct no point more than / 900 yards in advance ahe
could not have been pushed further without gone
into the open field in full sight Of the enemy:
The enemy drove in the pickets without hr'ng
gun. and within ten minutes after the first alarm
were upon our main body. For three hours uen
Caseyt division, unsupported, kept the heoe" a
bay. small proportion Of the men running -
though they were passed opOn three sdes "
masses Of the enemy, and constantly under 'e'
1ble Ere. OF the bravery and good conduct OF th'
officers. naming especially COL Bailey, MAJOR Val
valkeuburg, and Gems. Casey, Nagler and Palmer
Iseuf uc,y.J sn..L. in the hiOtest tefTne.