Bellville [Tx] Countryman, August 28, 1861
We, last Wednesday, visited the Foundry, and witnessed the process of making cannon. We saw one fine 6-pounder run–it was perfect in all its parts, and of beautiful shape. A large number of balls, six and twelve pound were also run. There is no telling what a people can do until they try–with material and machinery picked up around town, our enterprising citizens have shown that they can manufacture their own defensive projectiles.–Lavaca Gulf Key.