Austin State Gazette, August 10, 1861
The ladies of Rusk have formed themselves into a “Female Army Aid Society,” for the purpose of making clothing and raising money for the support of the soldiers.
The Enquirer, speaking of the slow movements of some of the citizens of Cherokee, and the necessity for organization and drill, thus expresses himself:
“Every man old or young, capable of bearing arms, should now be preparing himself for the defense of his country; and those who think that the country does not need their services, had better put on the petticoat and hoop, and give place to their more chivalrous sisters and cousins; and to those who say “this war was not of our making and we will take no part in it,” we would urge the quicker they leave and join their Lincoln friends, the better it will be for themselves and the country.”
The Courier thinks enough salt can be gathered on the coast marshes of Texas to supply the whole Confederacy, and says the business will soon become very profitable. A small force at St. Joseph’s Island has been gathering at the rate of two hundred bushes per day.