Fremont Journal in Fremont, Ohio

Marlon Arrives in New York With Fort Veteran Returnees

The steamer Marlon from Charleston reached New York carrying ten wives of Fort Bainter’s garrison and seventeen children. The fort’s troops number 75 soldiers and laborers, all focusing on mounting heavy Columbiads. Southern forces total about 3,000 preparing for attack as Union support stalls. secession’s influence wanes. The ordinance vote in the Lotinet proceeds by popular tally, set for February 28 with March 2 enactment if passed, marking the seventh state’s exit. Overland mail conductor reports state troops seizing arena control near Little Rock, Arkansas on Saturday night.