New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1864-03-03

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! ONE MORE RECAPTURED.
Lieut. Caustin OF the United States Regular
Army, OF the officers who escaped from the Libby
Prison. in tho recent wholesale jail delivery from that
establishments was on Friday recapured in the neigh
borhood Of New-Kent Court House. He was brought
back to Richmond On Saturday and recommtted TO the
| Libby. (Whig, 22d.
1t is stated that 81 of the Yankee prisoners,
route from Richmond TO Georgia escaped, between
Branchyile and Augusta from one Of me box cara o.,
From The Richmond whie, Feb %.
THB HOUR OF TRIAL.
| We have a promise Of an early Spring, and
the enemy is already in motion in Mississippi and
Alabama sherman Is not making raid he 10 about
TO strike at the very yials OF the Confederacy Hs
plan is bold well laid and dangerous II permitted 70 Dc
executed. Ho has q large force and more are coming
20 him; cavalry from Corinth and infantry from
Huntsville and Chattanooga. We may rely upon 1t,
the Yankees have not sent a boy to do mans work.
What steps have been taken by our authorities TO
circumyent Sherman, we know not There is feeling
however, thafthe proper movements will be made at
the proper time.
No one believes that Selma, or Montgomery or Col.
umbus Ca, will be given up without struggle. That
line ought to be defended TO the last and We believe it
will be. The hour Of trial has already come TO the
Gulf States; turn in Virginia will not be- delayed
very long In all parts Of tho Confederacy the coming
trial viii not be Of arms only The laws recently
passed BY Congress at the earnest solicitation OF the
country will test patriotism and faith in the cause
much more than battles. IL IL easy 10 stay at
home making money and crying hurrah to the boys Ia
money is his blood. Some rate II higher than
the blood in their veins. We are now 10 see how the
non combatants Will stand the fire OF the tax CATERERS
batteries.
We have faith In the peoplesfor the that we
believe they have common sense and devotion 10 the
cause They have clear perception Of their Interests
and they have perception less clear, we trust OF
the interests OF humanity as connected with this strug
gle For themselves aud their children il IL struggle
for lie and death for peggary or independence tor the
generations yet TO come IL is struggle for civil liberty
and civilization on this continent The stake Is a. great
the cause rs just as any people ever fought for.
COntendpg for the right for the welfare not only OK
ourselves but of mankind IN America, having nigh
and holy purpose 10 in this war, why should we
not meet the coming hour Of trial with composure
Our enemy is about TO throw his whole strength
against us but have withstood that strength for
three long years. The same men fighting the same
men, ard the thing fought for is the Why should
the result this year differ from the results OF previous
yearsi
Ii cause is just il must triumph. Fit be not just
then the greater portion Of the enlightened world Is
deceived. On moral grounds the justice Of cause
has been indicated by the ablest neects in Europe
and by the best men at the North England the mother
Of Abolitionsm has sustained us France as thorough
y anti Slavery as England though, not Ike her pro
lin Pierce Seymour Of Connecticut, sustain us. In the
moral issue at least Thus sustained shall indeed
lack manhood II fail 10 meet this last hour CT thai
brayely and hopefully.
From The Richmond whis Feb. 7e
LATE ARRANGEMENTS.
II is in admirable keeping with that Difference
general
mony In all branches Of the public service that have 30
sgnely characterized the Executive department Of tho
Government, that Gen Bragg has been assigned 10
duty az the seat OF Government charged with the
duct Of military operations in the Armies OF the Con
federscy. in place Of Gen. Lee When fails In an
inferior position IL Ia natural and charitable TO conclude
the re In due 10 the inadequacy Of the task TO bis
capacities and wise TO give him larger sphere for The
proper exertion Of his abilities.
II, for example, General has shown himself incom
petpt 70 the command Of snge army and the conduct
and Hight 70 Try rim WITH Nic Command Of armir. and
the management Of operations without limit 80 too,
when has done well IN high position IL 10 the
best possible proof that he would 60 bot,s In an inferior
one and IL becomes duty az once 10 reduce him. All
sensible men, therefore, see the proprety Of eeyatng
Bragg and lowering Lee. We are sui prsed that u
c Jtenporary should hove thought IL worth whlo 20
uention that this proceeding only the approval
J Gen. Lee, but aiso Of Gems. Johnston and Beau
Nd ns c,.,,,, y, ro,s ,o,r,,, 0u., ..
been long understood that the President does nothing
without consulting these distinguished Leaders. espc
cialy the last named Since, however these little
ations have been considered ht to he made. We are
happy TO have II in power 10 add that while the
Generals named simply approve there arc Others who
are incXpresfibiy delighted among whom We may
mention Generals Poh, Breckinridge, Buokner,
Cheatham Forrest. and the dozen general officers and
he whole regiment Of hod officers whom Gen. Bragg
thought il would be necessary to remove nom The army
he commanded before u would be OF any account.
We may add that have reason 10 believe that the
appointment OF Gen. Bragg 20 conduct the military oper
tOns OF tho armies 0fthe Conederacy would have been
.lfler made and MISUNDERSTANDING congress WINS IN
esson f1r insance-but for the great anxiety Of the
President 70 confer with Gen Price before taking the
tep. This. Of coarse. required time. 1t Is hardly
ieossary for Us TO add that tho rumor that Gen. Penn
,crtcn has been made Secretary 81 War Is without
oUndaon Gen. Pcmberton has thus FAR failed IN only
me campaign. and cannot therefore bo considered IA
eyiDg won his way 10 the highest military honors. Be
idc have reason to think the present Secretary Of
Far If everything the President would have him DO.
FARMERS AND TUE CROP PROSPECTS.
Zion. Tho Whig, Feb. a.. 1
Accounts relative 10 farming prospects are, ,
Fitl the important exception OF wheat Of the most
ratifying and encouraging character. The dry Win.
er and spells Of mid weather We have nod have on
bicd the farmers 10 do more plo"ing than For years
asst at early period. In this particular operations
re al least Il month ahead Of last year Farmers viii q
able. in consequence, 10 plant more largely and with
lore thorough preparation, md the advantage VI
God start viii be felt all through the growing season
nd realized in larger products at its end. we hear the
est possible accounts, too, OF the disposition Of tho
,TmeIH.
~ life aud mean to leave stone unturned
produce tho largest amounts possible. Under the 4
roinptings OF patriotism. and IN the school OF trial.
icy are learning the nnaccustODcd lesson OF economy
nd prepared 10 put forth degree Of industry and
nergy never before employed. They sensible that
very other interest depends on them and that all their
crests involved In the Of the With
e forward condition Of their work, with the DISPOSE
on and purposes entertained, and with tho favor of n
,uniful Providence. the next harvest viii place US
3yond all fear Of want .
In connection with this subject publish the follow
q timely and judicious order OF Gen. Lee; g
nHApQuAsTpRs ApHr OF NonrHKRS VIRGINIA. Il
Jan. 28 1864. ! =,
GENERAL ORDERS No lIn order 10 afford every facility
10 the farmers prepare for planting tho b
season the General Commanding directs that particu
attention be gven 10 the preservation Of fencing and tho
,sing Of roads through the Geids which the may
10 cultivate Tho gaps In tho Enclosures OF such hed
ch have been made by the army will DO incosed by the
ae,t command and them by persons mounted
foot and by vehicles will bs strictly prohibited. Travel
VI be confined to the regular roads Of the country fax
actcabe.