Arizona miner., 1867-05-04

morning Of this week. The Governor was
cordially welcomed by hi. numerous friends,
who are highly pleased 60 see him returned
in the enjoyment of good health TO the dis
charge Of the executive functions.
We are informed that n plot was entered .
into by five men in Santa Fe 90 follow and .
rob Col. j. Howe Watts, pavinaster, on his
way 20 Fort Union with large amount Of
government funds 20 pay troops at the sever |
al posts in his pay district.
The plot was diyulged az San Jose where 4
one of the robbers proposed 20 the Corporal
in command Of Col Watts escort 20 join /.
them and share in the plumber. The Corpo- |
raj made pretence Of yielding to their plans, /
and at the first opportunity exposed the
scheme TO Col. Watts. The consequence
was when the gentlemen thought their booty
was sure and within reach, in the hotel at
San jose, they were fired upon a. they APP
preached the room which contained the COW
eted green backs. They preciptatey fed
and were followed about two miles, but none
of them were captured.
The men, it ia said, are known and IT,
caught will be punished for the attempt which
thew made to rob Col Watts.
Gov. Mitchell reports having encountered
a most terrific wind storm during his recent
trip out from the States, about seven miles
the other side Of Maxwell's. The driver wa.
blown from his seat and did not light on
the ground until be had been borne about
forty feet from the stage. The dust flew in
great clouds, and good sized stones were
/ borne through the air with a force and veloc-
I ity that were not wholesome for human flesh.
/ The coach had to be fastened 20 the ground
/ BY chains to preserve il n position.
I The storm continued about twelve hours,
during which time the Governor and Con
ductor were compelled to remain in the coach,
/ IL being impossible for them 70 leave without
endangering their lives
j At the special election held in Bernalllo
/ County on the 22nd Feb. for sheriff. Martin
| QuintaBa, the nominee VI the Perea party.
was elected by a majority Of eight hundred
over his competitor who was run by the Cha
vez party. Well done for Bernalllo.
| The friends Of General James ii. Carleton
will be gratifed as his enemies will be cha
| gTiBed, to learn that the United States Sen
ate on the 23d ultimo, confirmed him as Bre-
yet Major General IL the regular army to
take effect from and after March IL. 1865.
We learn that General George Sykes has
been ordered to relieve the General in com
mand of the district Of New Mexico, and
presume he will soon be present at Santa Re
to assume command.
Capt Ed. Thomson and Jacob Amberg re-
turned to the city ON the 9th March. from
long visit on business 10 the Pinos Altos Mi
ming region. The report which they bring
with regard 10 the mineral wealth Of that
country, confirms the many other favorable
ones that have been received here.
We learn from Mai. l.. G.. Murphy. who ar
rived here from Fort Stanton on Tuesday
morning, that the work Of blowing at the
Bosqne Reservation Is progressing well, and
that il is expected al the land that was
planted last wear will be broken up by the
I 10th Of this month.
We also learn from the same source that
+ the Mescalero Apaches have been commit
ting some thefts OF cattle in the neighbor-
{ hood Of Fort Stanton.
a Captain William V. b. Wardwel has
{ turned over 81 Fort Craig the offices and ap-
pnrtances II United States Assessor 20 his
! successor, William Breeder, Esq, who has
, opened his office in this city.
Hon. John $. Watts arrived ont from
! Washington by rbe coach OF the sth instant
, The Judge viii, however, make but a brief
/ stay among us, as be informs US he will re-
turn to Washington this coming week.
Gov. Mitchell has appointed Maj Nicolas
Quinfana his private Secretary and Transla-
tor. He could not have conferred the favor
on more deserving yennS MAJ.
~ DAttiN INC PAT AhIAf NtthN tNt Biaitr
have been very irregular IN their arrivals in
this city from the east. The roads are re-
. ported 10 be exceedingly heavy.
Col. James l.. Donaldson. who was for sew
e eral years and up 10 March, Ice. on duty as
QnarterInaster in New Mexico, has been con-
c firrned a. Breyef Major General.
ii Tic Albuquerque pF la. :i sss fsSl.l=;;
+ We are informed tnat our reliable and ener-
+ getic citizen, Doctor Michael Steck, Is ex.
/ pected 20 arrive in few months with mining
machinery from the States 20 wask aioa the
I extensive estate Of the New Mexico Mining
Company, at the old Placer, in santa II
j., county.
Although not in Berualillo county this en-
I terprise will prove as beneficial 90 our count,
I, as 20 Santa Fe, and in time serve 20 develop
" the mineral resources of our Territory
On the first day % March, Gen. G. p. Gle
y yer was appointed Attorney General. vic
), Stephen b. Eikins, Esq, who had been re
coS;s:zea - sseA o.ssee: ~ the n:s:E:e: Gear
= at Santa Fe, on the opening Of the Februar-
term. still in session During the brief teri
p II Mr. E.. he exhibited great zeal and ability
N his well known professional characteristics
ID As for che pre-ent incumbent. Gen. Clever
,e he fills the position with his vigor and talent
now well known in New Mexico.
Hon. Benjamin Stevens, who labored :
energeticaly az the last session Of Legislatun
D for the interests of Bernalill0 and surround
I ing counties, land impartially for the who'll
n Territory }, has again accepted the Clerkshil
a of the Court, received b appointment o
u Judge Sidney H. Hubbel