Collection of 5,462 lyric sheets, also known as slip ballads, published in the 19th century and offered for sale by stationers, street-corner vendors, and by catalog through the mail.

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THE CONVENT CELL.
THE CONVENT CELL.
Of girlhood's happy days I dream (2 vs.), Variant: a. From the Opera: The Rose of Castille; 2nd song: There is a Flower that Bloometh; [publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan kissing cupids border. 25 x 16 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 985; Words by Messrs. A. Harris and E. Falconer; Music by W. Balfe, from the new opera of the Rose of Castille; Sung by Miss L. Pyne; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.6 x 15.5 cm.
THE COON HUNT.
As I was gwine down to Sandy Point (4 vs. and chor.) Sung Nightly by Charley White, with shouts of Applause, at his Opera House, No. 49 Bowery, N. Y.; print. Andrews; with Astley's imprint added. T. o. border. 24.3 x 15.7 cm.
THE COPPERHEADS.
Who are the men that clamor most (8 vs.) [With "The Copperhead's Catechism of Negro Equality" on verso.] 19.5 x 11 cm.
CORA DELL.
CORA DELL.
Cora sleeps amid the flowers (2 vs.) Sheet no. 1084; by J. Ward Childs; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.4 x 15 cm.
Cora Lee.
Cora Lee.
Variant: a. 'Twas a lovely day in early spring (5 vs. and chor.) Print. Andrews. T.o. border with ornamental corners. 20.6 x 11.8 cm., Variant: b. Publ. Johnson (2); adv: 600 different kinds of Songs, A-J border; bust of woman. 24.2 x 16 cm.
CORCORAN TO HIS REGIMENT. OR "I WOULD NOT TAKE PAROLE."
Bear aloft that Flag, boys, Erin's glorious green (4 vs. and chor.) As sung at Jones' Wood, 29 August 1861, for the ben- efit of the widows and orphans of those of the 69th Regi- ment who fell at Bull-Run; Words and Music by an Irish- man., Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan clown border. 25.4 x 16.9 cm., Variant: b. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan ship border. 25.4 x 16.4 cm., Variant: c. Sheet no. 523; 2nd song: "Pretty Girl under the Rose"; sold by Partridge (2). T. o. border. 23.8 x 15.5 cm., Variant: d. [Without period after "Regiment";] sheet no. 825; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Ethiopian border. 24.7 x 15.7 cm.
CORCORAN'S BALL!
Of course, you've all heard of the Great Michael Corcoran (6 vs. and chor.) Air: Lanigan's Ball. Written expressly for Thomas L. Donnelly, Esq. and sung by him, with tremendous applause, at the New- Bowery Theatre; by John Mahon; publ. De Marsan (3). De M
CORCORAN'S IRISH LEGION.
A song for our Flag, proudly waving on high (3 vs.) Air: The Flag of Our Union. By Eugene Johnston., Variant: a. "Corcoran" misspelled with a "G"; publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan ship border, with war scenes in lower corners. 25.8 x 17.1 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 777; sold by Partridge (2). T. o. border. 19 x 12.3 cm., Variant: c. [Without author's name;] sheet no. 1069; publ. Wrigley (1); [with COMIC PARODY on recto.] Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.4 x 14.3 cm.
THE CORKERS.
The Corkers are a crowd of men, who loaf about the town (8 vs. and chor.) Air—"Oh Susanna." By Jack Williams; publ. Scroggy (2). T. o. border. 23.7 x 15.1 cm.
CORPORAL KELLY.
Away with the mallet and chisel (8 vs. and chor.) Air: Lushy Old Cobbler., Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan clown border. 25.8 x 17.5 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 1026; by J. P.; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.4 x 15.6 cm.
THE COT WHERE I WAS BORN.
THE COT WHERE I WAS BORN.
I've roamed beneath a foreign sky (2 vs.) Sheet no. 654; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Ethiopian border, col. 24.6 x 15.6 cm.
THE COTTAGE.
THE COTTAGE.
How well I remember the cottage (3 vs. and chor.) "Air, Gentle Annie." [Publ.] De Marsan (1). De Marsan Ethiopian border, col. 24.6 x 16.5 cm.
COULDN'T STAND THE PRESS.
COULDN'T STAND THE PRESS.
I'm going to sing a song (5 vs. and spoken lines) Sheet no. 846; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.5 x 15.5 cm.
COUNTRY, HOME AND LIBERTY
Freedom calls you! Quick, be ready (5 vs.) Double-line border; peach-colored paper. 19 x 9 cm.
COURAGE, MOTHER, I AM GOING.
Farewell, Mother! I must leave you (4 vs. and chor.) Air: When I Saw Sweet Nellie Home., Variant: a. By Otto W. Ludwig; publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan fountain border. 23 x 15 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] De Marsan ship border, with war scenes in lower corners. 24.5 x 16.5 cm., Variant: c. [Without "Courage" in title;] varying: Air—"Seeing Nellie Home"; Respectfully Dedicated to Wm. S. Corbit, late of the 28th Pa. Regt.; publ. Johnson (2); adv: Johnson's New Catalogue of Songs. A-J border. 24.2 x 15.1 cm., Variant: d. Sheet no. 774; by Otto W. Ludwig; sold by Partridge (2). T. o. border. 19 x 12.1 cm., Variant: e. Sheet no. 1058; publ. Wrigley (1); [with FATHER MACSHANE on verso.] Wrigley kissing cupids border. 24.4 x 14.6 cm. f. [As above; with MY NORMANDY on verso.] 24 x 15.6 cm.
COURTING IN CONNECTICUT.
COURTING IN CONNECTICUT.
'Twas Sunday night in Podunk valley (4 vs. and chor.) Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan military cupid border, col. 26.2 x 16.8 cm.
THE COVE VOT SPOUTS.
THE COVE VOT SPOUTS.
I will tell you in my song, what happened the other night (8 vs.), Variant: a. As sung by Mr. J. H. Briest; print. Andrews. T. o. border. 24.5 x 15.5 cm., Variant: b. Adv: Cards, Circulars, Bill Heads, etc. T. o. border; cut of magician with boy. 19.1 x 11.6 cm. (cropped)
THE COW AND THE MILKMAID.
THE COW AND THE MILKMAID.
All writers of fables, as fancy may strike (9 vs. and chor.) Air: Vilikens and his Dinah. [Publ.] De Marsan (4). De Marsan Ethiopian border, col. 25 x 16.5 cm.
THE CRAVEN.
THE CRAVEN.
Ore that mighty day of battle, 'mid the booming and the rattle (4 vs.) (From an unpublished poem by Alfred Andhison;) (Evening Post;) with contemporary pencil note attributing poem,to Alfred Sell and Son of New York. 23.7 x 13.2 cm.
CRAZY JANE.
CRAZY JANE.
Why fair maid in every feature (4 vs.) a. Print. Andrews. T. o. border. 23.9 x 15 cm. b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint added. 24.9 x 15.3 cm.
CRINOLINE.
CRINOLINE.
In the days there was no crinoline (4 vs. and chor.) Sheet no. 997; written by Frank Spear; publ. Wrigley Wrigley Ethiopian border. 24.5 x 15.6 cm.
CROSS-BOY.
CROSS-BOY.
When I was an apprentice I lived upon the square (7 vs. and chor.) Composed in Sing-Sing Prison by one of the B'hoys; [publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan trapper border. 24.4 x 16.9 cm.
THE CROW FAMILY.
I went from here to Washington a short time ago (7 vs. and chor.) Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan Ethiopian border, col. 25.1 x 16.4 cm.
CRUELTY TO JOHNNY.
Cruel was de Captain vot took my Short vrom me (4 vs. and chors.) Sheet no. 784; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley military cupid border. 25 x 15.8 cm.
Cum Plung Gum.
Oh, I wish I was a turtle dove, (5 vs. and chors.) Original song and dance by Joe Murphy, of San Francisco, Cal.; publ. DeMarsan (3). DeMarsan trapper border, 26 x 16 cm.
THE CUMBERLAND'S CREW.
THE CUMBERLAND'S CREW.
Oh! shipmates, come, gather, and join in my ditty (7 vs.), Variant: a. Publ. Auner. 19.7 x 11.7 cm., Variant: b. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan ship border, with war scenes in lower corners. 25.5 x 16.4 cm., Variant: c. [Without "The" in title;] publ. Johnson (2). 21.2 x 11.5 cm., Variant: d. Sheet no. 47; publ. Wehman (2). T. o. border. 23.6 x 15.3 cm.
A Cure for Our Country's Ills.
Our country dear is very sick (9 vs.). By a Nephew of Uncle Sam. 21.2 x 11 cm.
"DA VIS!"
Give us one chance, t'is all we ask (6 vs.) By Quien Sabe?; Baltimore, Feb. 10, 1862. Double-line border; [Bonsal] flag of Maryland. 27 x 13 cm.
DADA, DADA!
DADA, DADA!
I am going to tell of a charming belle (4 vs.) As sung by Sam Collins; publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan clown border. 24.5 x 16.9 cm.
DADDY. COME HOME PARODY ON "FATHER, COME HOME."
DADDY. COME HOME PARODY ON "FATHER, COME HOME."
Daddy, Oh! daddy, why don't you come home (3 vs. and chor.) By John L. Zieber; Copyright Secured; print. Auner (5). A-J border. 20.4 x 13.4 cm.
DAILY EVENING BULLETIN (1864).
DAILY EVENING BULLETIN (1864).
Peace be unto you, dear patrons (10 vs. uneven length) Peacock, Chambers and Co.; editor G. Peacock; publ. F. L. Fetherston. Engraved border; eagle and motto. 29.5 x 19.5 cm.
DAILY EVENING BULLETIN, 1865.
DAILY EVENING BULLETIN, 1865.
"Bright shines the dawning sun, it lights a world at peace (76 lines) Engraved border with ornamental corners; eagle with fasces. 25 x 19 cm.
DAILY EVENING BULLETIN, 1866.
DAILY EVENING BULLETIN, 1866.
Hark!Nay, 'twas but an echo (144 lines) Engraved border with corner shields; eagle with fasces. 39.4 x 20.7 cm.
DAILY EVENING BULLETIN, 1867.
DAILY EVENING BULLETIN, 1867.
This year's events the pen would now record (114 lines) Engraved border with corner shields; eagle with fasces. 38.8 x 25.8 cm.
DAILY NEWS. ANNUAL GREETING OF THE CAR- RIER'S TO THEIR PATRONS, JANUARY 1, 1858.
DAILY NEWS. ANNUAL GREETING OF THE CAR- RIER'S TO THEIR PATRONS, JANUARY 1, 1858.
"Happy New Year to all! as here we stand (6 vs. uneven length) Floral border; Liberty with eagle and bust of Washington; L. N. Rose[n]thal's Lith Phila. 47 x 30.5 cm.
DAISY DEANE.
DAISY DEANE.
'Twas down in the meadows, the violets were blowing (4 vs. and chor.) Sheet no. 1108; Music publ. by Root and Cady (2); publ. Partridge (2). Double-line border with ornamental corners. 20 x 12.5 cm.
DAN RICE'S BENEFIT. FRIDAY EVENING, MARCH 7TH, 1862, AT THE WALNUT STREET THEATRE.
Famed Dan Rice, with his mighty Show has come (8 vs. uneven length) A tribute From An Admiring Friend; print. King and Baird (1). T. o. border. 22 x 13.9 cm.
Dancing in the Dreamy Waltz.
Dancing in the Dreamy Waltz.
Dancing in the dreamy waltz, Beautiful, sweet and dreamy waltz (2 vs. and chor.) Music by Charles M. Connolly; Publ. W.J. Schmidt, 23.5 x 14 cm.
THE DANDY BROADWAY SWELL.
Oh what are dandy niggers ? dare's not one dot can compare (5 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Print. Andrews. T. o. border. 24.2 x 14.9 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint added. 23.8 x 15.5 cm.
DANIEL CAMPBELL'S TRIP TO ENGLAND.
My name is Daniel Campbell, I live in Argyle (9 vs.) Publ. De Marsan (4).

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