Navarro Express [Corsicana, TX], November 16, 1860
We notice in the South West that the citizens of McLennan county have taken steps to raise a company of Militia. Once hundred and twenty-five persons enrolled their names at one meeting, and there was subscribed $1,125 to arm and equip the company with breech loading sword bayonet guns. It is said Waco alone will organize two corps. the most substantial men joined in the movement, while one old Revolutionary soldier said “he was still ready to do his own fighting.” We rejoice to learn that all parties joined in the move—of course except Abolitionists.
The citizens of Ellis county have also commenced organizing a military corps and all are taking steps to arm and equip it. Navarro county is not behind. A company is also being formed here.