Arizona miner., 1866-04-25
NEW MEXICO.

Gasene te March 10th, from which we take the following items
 Our readers will be gratified to learn tba, General Pope, department commander, fully approves the Indian policy that has been lopted in New Mexico, and has been plo ductive of such, and SO many, good results under the direction of General Carleton, dur ing the last three years. He endorses the BOsque Reservation, as we are informed by those who have conversed with him on the subject, and will do all in his power to main tain it and accomplish the design that was intended in its conception; to reduce that powerful tribe to condition of peace, and prevent them from making destructive for avs upon all parts of the country in the fu- ture, as they were in the habit of doing in the past. This is certainly good news for the people of New Mexico. It was feared that in the many changes that were being made among the officers, upon the reorgani- zation of the army, that it might be our fate 10 fall under the command vf an officer who was not acquainted with our Territory, our Indian tribes, and our military necessities Those fears are now dispelled, and our people can rely upon it that General Pope will take care of tbeir interests, so far as protection against Indians is concerned, as well, if not better, than any other officer would, who IS 50 far removed from us. We understand that it is the Generals intention to visit the Territory in the spring, and make personal inspection of our affairs. We hope he will. Our people will give him a hearty reception to our midst, not only as department com mander, but also as an old friend, who m former days has seen service in New Mexico.
 The appointment of General Mitchell, ofi 4 ,f E..r Mastg.. ka.i ia.ast confirmed by the United States Senate, and il Is said be will be out to aSsuise the duties of his office early in the spring.
 On tue night of March 9th sn afrray oe- cured at Fort Craig, between David M Knox, mail contractor, and Lieut.. John [. Uliphant. lst cavalry California yoluateers, which resulted in the death of Mir. Knox. IL appears that a quarrel arose between tEe psr- tie., during which Knox called Oliphant very harsh names. Oliphant told Knox be tn st take back the offensive language UT be dead man before morning. kn0A, who held a derringer in his hand at the time, refused to recract Oliphant then went to nls quar- ten and armed himself When he returned, he fired al Knox with his pistol, inhIcting a wound frUIn men iir sitrti iru ninutrz af,er The deceased was well known on the mail route between here and Mcsiila, and his uniinlely aud unl,rtunate death wlll be re- gretted by many friends.
 The confirmation of General Esies, by the Enlted States Senate. e. S.cfrEArA la Aez Mexico, |. announced. lt will le gratifying to the people of the Territory to kl.yw that the ilnter@,e bOor who has filled tse place during tise last three yesrs will be succevded by an accomplished gentleman. General Slough has bcen appointed CAiei Jastice ui New Mexiro, rie, bcReiict, removed Gen eral Slough has the reputation of beIng iirst rate lawyer and a gentleman oi integrity, who m the discharge of his official duiy, wti A minister law and justice with inpsrtlaIlty The citizens of the lst Jadicial Dlsirict wIii be rei0iced to know that they are to have an odiRT of tAis character to pFssiie Oyef tueif ctiurts.
 We have under consideration the propriety of writing A sketch of the life and official eonduct of the Hgu. W F M. Army, emirac- ing eseuis which have transiarcd since be lett kAnsA., with his colnmissAry well stored with charity provisions, until be was turned out of office. Should we undertake the work We =5v sufficiently well izsts,i with his oaTssT to enable Us io give him clear cxposItIun, and duiineAtc the mOuntebznk In A way that l Wiil be interesting to be rad, and which will 1 make some people wonder that be retained l so long the position be has held under the 4 government in New Mexico. Rich develop | men,s, oa this scorr, arc iii st0fr, le; waO may make them.
 Captain David II. Brotherton, 5th |. $. | infantry, Captain Henry 5. Bristol, 9th | <. i iniahtry, and Captain John R. Shinn, d L. :. I artillery, have been promoted io be breyei ] Majvrs lu the regular army. They are all good and worthy oriiccrs, and merit she ia soFs which have been bestowed upon them.
 Information vas received in the city yes- terSiay of the sudden death, at between enc and two o'clock on the morning of the stb
 instant, of haJor FrancIs McCabe, of the lst New Mexican cavalry.
 Lieut. Colonel | ii. Willis, ist New Mexi- can infantry, has been on a scout in New t... -l..