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Washington, March 9.In addition to the confirmation of the ap pointment of Jos. Holt as postmaster general, the Senate also confirmed Juo. Hubbard as boundary commissioner, for which Mr. Wiggins was recently nominated but rejected.The Senate also confirmed the following: G. W. Jones, ex-senator of Iowa, as minister to Bogota. John Pettit, of Ind., as chief justice of Kansas, vice Lecompte. Bartholomew Pallor, of N. C., as first auditor of the treasury.— M. D. Potter, heretofore rejected as collector at Toledo, again nominated and con firmed.Other appointments* of less consequence*, j were also confirmed* ITha Senate will meet to-morrow at 2 P. M.. will then formally close the present session. It Is not expected that there will be a quorum present.i^The Supreme, Circuit and Criminal Courts have adjourned till Friday to attend the Postmaster General's funeral to-morrow afternoon. Orders hare been issued to the public officers throughout the country to pay the customary tributes of respect on the death of such an executive officer of the government.
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Janesville Morning Gazette
Janesville, Wisconsin, US
Fri, Mar 11, 1859
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