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Show Judge Miner. Hon. James A. Miner, of Marshall, has been appointed associate justice of Utah. Excepting the appointment of Mr. Lacey, this gives tho best satisfaction satisfac-tion of any the president has given this state. Mr. Miner is exceptionally well qualified for the responsible position, being a brilliant lawyer, a thoroughly honorable gentleman, and a mau of considerable literary attainments. In his removal to Utah, the republicans of this district lose one of its ablest leaders. Charlotte Leader (dem.) June 26th. The president today appointed James A. Miner, formerly of Marshall and now of Salt Lako Oily, to bo United States district judge for the territory of Utah. Mr. Miner was indorsed for 'this position months ago by the entire Michigan Mich-igan delegation of republicans. Ho came here a few weeks ago, and with tho help of Mr. O'Donnell and Senator McM-llan, pressed his claims and got the place. The position is an important one, us large mining and real estate suits come before the court aud it is no easy matter to sustain the federal authority in Utah. Mr. Miner is a good lawyer, and undoubtedly will make an able judge. Detroit Tribune, June21sl. |