The Ranchero [Corpus Christi, TX], October 13, 1860
The last party of gallant knights arrived here, that took a trip up the country, for they knew “there must be at the least calculation one thousand warriors up there somewhere,” and that all Mexico would be a toy for their future amusement. But, lo! they have returned, having been disappointed in the number of braves they expected to find at the lowest calculation one thousand men.