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uns of the fort are now in position, and artisans and laborers are very busy in putting it in a complete state of defence. The Imprisoned in Fort Warren--their condition. At present there are one hundred and twenty political prisoners, between fifty and sixty rebel officers and over six hundred prisoners of war confined in the fort. On Thursday last the number was increased by the arrival of two officers and twenty-five soldiers who were taken prisoners in the night attack on Santa Rosa Island. The soldier prisoners of war are quartered on the northern side of the Fort, in the fine stone barracks which have been built for the garrison. These men have considerable liberty allowed them, and a portion of the parade ground is set aside for their uses. Their cooks prepare their rations by camp fires located in close proximity to their quarters.--Most of them seem quite well contented with their treatment. The political prisoners and the rebel army and navy officers a