The daily union. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1845-1857, 1855-04-28
JUDGE McALLISTER, OF CALIFORNIA


Near the close of the late session of Congress
passed creating circuit Of the United States for
California The President appointed the Office thereby
created the Hon NJ H. McAllister formerly of Georgia.
and the appointment was confirmed by the Senate We
announced the selection at the time peculiarly proper
and we are now gratifed win be the many friends
the Judge in Georgia. to how cordially his promotion is
approved in California We clip from several papers in
that State the following notices Of the appointment:
From the California Clronicie
UNITED STATES COURT AND JUDGE roa CAlrroRSIA.-
Hon. NJ H. McAser, well and favorably known to the
bench bar and the public of this city and State
been appointed to the udgeshp under the law
Congress creating United States circuit for the Pa
faction Mr. McAllister is of the abest lawyers
land with experience and study and character
that that will give dignity to his court and confidence
the community No better appointment could have been
made.
From the Alta California
The appointment of Mr.. NJ. H. McAser as circuit Judge
OF the State of California to be received with
general favor by all classes, and especially by members
of the bar. Mr. McAlister formerly resident Of
Francisco and stood high lawyer, and a of
high character unnpeachable integrity The appoint
very important and in these days. when Judicial
offices frequently bestowed politicians this
State is indeed fortunate in having appointed for his
fitness rather than mere partisan services.
~ From the San Francisco Herald. +
NJ. H. McAllister esq., formerly resident and distin
gushed of the bar of this city, has appointed
circuit Judge Of the United States for Oregon California
The appointment win give very general satisfaction Mr.
McAster has always maintained high position the bar
has enjoyed bo in this city and the State whence he
grated very enviable distinction in his profession and is
teemed honorable and upright gentleman He possesses
in addition such elements of character will him
very popular Judge.
From the Placer (csl.) Times and Transcript.
CRouir JupeE.-The appointment OF NJ. II. McAllistcr
esq., to the judgeshp of the circuit court the
past session OF Congress- TO give universal saac
ton. We have yet learn of any who excerpts IT,
either regards the ability probity OF the incumbent
Mr.. McAster has envabe reputation among emf
nen and experienced urist and his appointment win
honor alike the President and the bench evidence
Of his character and standing OF the coun
by the Senate, and entered upon the journals
compliment bat rarely paid to the most eminent merit
C5vERSoR REEpra, or KASsAs.--We learn that this
gentleman with his family Easton Pa his late res
to Kansas Territory. He will be absent two months
The executive head OF affairs Of the Territory the
time Mr. Woodson, the secretary Governor Reede be-
fore his departure issued proclamation election
be held the 22d OF May TO 6 that ss
eight districts He also issued his proclamation to
the legislature the first Monday in July.
nv. " Commercial.
Governor Reeder expected in Washington in the early
part of next week