Freestone County, Texas
History



ALAMO EXPRESS newspaper (of San Antonio, Bexar Co., Texas)
September 10, 1860, page 2, column 3

Significant."A correspondent of the Gazette, writing from Fairfield, makes the
following significant remarks:

We are, however vigilant and are guarding our village every night, and expect
to do so until the November election."

That is just what we have been telling people that this infernal agitation
about the "Abolition plot" was only gotten up for effect, and that it would die
out after the election." Intelligencer.  

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TEXAS REPUBLICAN newspaper (of Marshall, Smith Co., Texas)
December 1, 1860, page 2

"Galveston, Houston, Gonzales, Tyler, Henderson, Dallas, Fairfield, Jefferson,
and many other places have hoisted the Lone Star, and have passed unmistakable
resolutions.  Our people are almost unanimous for a Convention and for prompt
action."

[Note - This refers to secession of Texas from the Union.]