Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1868-01-23
Washington, ID. c., January q, 1s6e.

recipient of a handsome testimonial at tho
hands OF the clerks employed under him. The
testimonial consisted Of a massive gold -headed
cane, the stick made Of ebony brought to the
highest seate of polish, while the head was
elaborately carved with the inscription a nd the
names OF the gentlemanly donors. Col. J. r.
Hinton made the presentation speech, which
was responded to by Mr.. Tullock In a most
felicitous manner, thanking the gentle.
man and his friends, in whose behalf
ne mad spoken, for this generous man.
llestauon OF their esteem. He accepted
with gratitude this exhibition of their
kindness and friendship. He assured them he
would appreciate such a testimonial of their
regard and preserve it with scrupulous care.
1t would serve as a reminder of their pleasing
acquaintance. and the responsible and import
ant labor in which they We're engaged. He con.
ciuded by thanking them most kindly for this
generous gift, and rendered them his compli-
Inehts ana Acknowledgements, with the hope
that they might all be successful in life. and
blessed with health and happiness Altogether,
the affair was one of the pleasantest and most
agreeable of the sort which has taken place for
same time.
DICKENS was guest of Mr. Geo w Childs
during bis stay in Philadelphia. Mr.. Childs is
one Of the most public spirited men in the
Quaker City, and his company is courted by
the best society there.
THE COMMITTEE ON RECoNsrRUorIoN held
meeting this morning, eight members being
present. The following bill, drawn, it is un.
derstood, by Hon. Thaddeus Stevens, was dis
cussed, and finally agreed upon by vote of
five to three:
Be it enacted, de-, That appellate jurisdiction
OF the Supreme Court of the United States shall
not extend to any act done which shall ~,
zone or TO any proceeding had or which
entitled "An act to provide for the more et-
hcient government of the rebel States" pass-
ed March 2, 1867, or of the several acts
supplementary thereto; and all such cases
now pending in said court, either by appeal or
otherwise. from any decision or proceeding had
In the premises in any district or circuit court
OF the United States, shall be dismissed byssaid
supreme Court and no record of any proceed
ing had or which may be had before either of
the district commanders under either of the
said acts, shall be removed to or reviewed in
any other tribunal, either upon habeas corpus
quo WdrTdnto, or in any manner whatever
1t is understood that the vote upon the bill in
committee was as.-Yeas-Messrs. Stevens, Bine
ham, Paine, Boutwell, and Beaman. Nays-
Messrs. Hulburd, (Republican,) Brooks and
Beck. Ff
MARSHAL FOR THE DIsTRICr.-Mr Thayer
introduced in the Senate to-day bill (which
was referred to the District Committee) author.
izing the Supreme Court of the District of Co
lumbaa to appoint a Marshal OF the United
States for the District Of Columbia whose
powers and duties shall be the same as those of
the United States Marshal for the District un
der existing laws; the said Marshal to receive
the same compensation as the Marshal now re-
ceives for like services; and from and after such
appointment the ofice of the said Marshal now
held under appointment by the President shall
cease. 1 a-H t4 .sf-.t sss =
JuAREz has rendered Romero, late Minister
here, q position in his Cabinet as Minister of
Finance. Romero will accept the once: but
before entering upon its duties he will prob.
ably return toshis city tog Q aboyt time. :, =