May 28, 1863, The Ranchero (Corpus Christi, Texas)
A number of officers stationed at this post, taking advantage of the short stay of Gen. Magruder, and staff, here, tendered them a complimentary ball on the 20th inst., at Anacreon Hall, which was accepted. We have only room to say that it was a magnificent affair, and was agreeable to all participants. The Hall was splendidly decorated with evergreens and flowers. Upon the right side, and high upon the wall, was the name of Major General J. B. Magruder, the letters being ingeniously formed by the entwining of evergreens. On the opposite side, were the two quotations–”Wait not for orders; but attack the enemy at once, and furiously, wherever he shall be found;” and–”From Palo Alto to the City of Mexico! From Great Bethel to Galveston–a succession of Victories!” both being beautifully enclosed in a wreath of flowers, and, of course, complimentary to the General. Mr. Jacob Ziegler, the superintendent and indefatigable caterer, prepared a sumptuous table, which received full attention. It is needless to say that the fair ladies of Corpus Christi contrived the decorations, and were the embodiment of beauty and loveliness upon this occasion.