Down in a small Palmetto State, the curious ones may find (6 vs. uneven length) Air: The Fine Old English Gentleman., Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (2). De Marsan comic heads border. 25.2 x 16.2 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 804; as sung by J. C. Cross, the favorite Ethiopian Comedian; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley Pat and Mike border. 24.2 x 15.5 cm.
Way down in Alabama (3 vs. and chor.) Tune;—Dearest Mae., Variant: a. Print. Andrews. Andrews ivy border. 23.5 x 15 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint added. 23.5 x 15.4 cm.
The moon was rising in the sky (3 vs. and chor.) Composed by Henry O. Upton; And sung with un- bounded applause by the Howard Burlesque Opera Troupe, of Salem, Mass.; Words published by permission; publ. and sold by Peckham (2); print. Moreland. T. o. border. 24.1 x 13 cm.
I've wandered by the hut side (3 vs. and chors.), Variant: a. Sung with tremendous applause by Charles Melville, of Kemble's Celebrated Minstrels; print. Andrews. T. o. border. 23.7 x 15.7 cm., Variant: b. [Publ.] De Marsan (4). De Marsan Ethiopian border. 24.9 x 16.1 cm.
I'll sing you now de last new song (4 vs. and chor.) (3). Music obtained of Root and Cady (2); [publ.] De Marsan De Marsan Ethiopian border. 25 x 16 cm.
Come niggas and listen to dis darkey child (3 vs. and chors.) As sung by de Colored Society in General; adv: Price One Cent. All the New Songs constantly on hand; publ. Auner and Johnson, and Johnson (2). T. o. border. 22 x 11.5 cm.
A look of gloomy, bitter sadness (3 vs. and chors.), Variant: a. This Song was suggested by the incidents to be found in Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe's celebrated work, entitled "Uncle Tom's Cabin," and sung nightly, with tremendous applause, by Wood's Celebrated Minstrels, at 444 Broadway, N.Y.; print. Andrews; adv: All the New Songs constantly on hand. Price One Cent, each. T.o. border. 22.5 x 13.8 cm., Variant: b. Suggested by incidents in Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe's great work, entitled "Uncle Tom's Cabin," and sung nightly with great applause, by Wood's Minstrels; [publ.] Auner (6); adv: Printing of All Descriptions neatly executed. T. o. border. 21.5 x 14 cm.
Now, the war is gone and past (4 vs. andl chors.) By Edward Burke; sung, nightly, by James Gaynor, the Celebrated Banjoist, at Tony Pastor's Opera-House, Bowery, New-York; publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan comic heads border. 22.4 x 14.9 cm.
Oh, white folks I was never born (3 vs.) As sung by Mrs. G. C. Howard, in her Celebrated and Original Character of Topsy, in Uncle Tom's Cabin at the National Theatre. T. o. border. 24.2 x 15.6 cm.
On the grave near massa's dwelling (3 vs. and chor.) 2nd song: "The Heart Bow'd Down by Weight of Woe"; publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan ship border, with war scenes in lower corners. 25 x 16 cm.
Oh! we're de bully soldiers of de "First of Arkansas" (8 vs.) With explanation of song: "The following song was written by Captain Lindley Miller, of the First Arkansas Colored Regiment ..."; publ. by the Supervisory Com- mittee for Recruiting Colored Reg
Dar was an old nigg dat got hit wid a brick (6 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Publ. Johnson (2); adv: Sam. Sanford's New Song Man on horseback, with title "Billy on his road to Town to see the Sights." 23 x 15.5 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 717; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley horned imp border. 24.4 x 15.7 cm., Variant: c. As Sung and Danced at the Melodeon. T. o. border. 16.2 x 11.7 cm. (cropped)
Camptown ladies, sing dis song (4 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Print. Andrews. T. o. border. 24.3 x 14.7 cm., Variant: b. Title: "Bob-Tailed Nag"; publ. Scroggy (2). T. o. border. 23.9 x 13.3 cm.
See the light now gently glowing (4 vs. and chor.) Words and Music by Eastburn; cop: 1865, W. R. Smith, Agt. Music and Musical Instruments; publ. Auner (5). A-J border. 24 x 16 cm.
Now white folks I'll sing you a ditty (4 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Sung nightly with shouts of applause by Mr. C. White at his New and Beautiful Opera House, No. 49 Bowery, directly oposite [sic] the Bowery-Theatre; [publ.] De Marsan (1). De Marsan Ethiopian border. 25 x 16.5 cm., Variant: b. [Without "O" in title;] adv: You will save 25 per cent. by getting your Printing done; print. Johnson (3). T. o. border; four minstrels. 22.9 x 14.5 cm., Variant: c. With "Oh!" in title; publ. J. Peckham (1). T. o. border. 22.8 x 15 cm.
My massa an' my missus, dey both am gone away (5 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Sung nightly with Tremendous Applause by all the Minstrel Bands; print. Andrews. T. o. border. 24 x 15 cm., Variant: b. [Without period at end of title;] publ. Auner (3). A-J border. 23,x 14.6 cm., Variant: c. Sung nightly with Tremendous Applause, by all the Minstrel Bands; publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan comic heads border. 25.7 x 16.5 cm., Variant: d. Publ. Johnson (2); adv: Cards, Circulars, Bill-Heads, etc. A-J border. 24 x 15.2 cm., Variant: e. [Without comma after "missus" in first line;] publ. Johnson (3); advs: You will save 25 per cent, and Cards, Circulars, Billheads, etc. T. o. border. 21 x 12 cm., Variant: f. With "and" in first line; publ. Scroggy (2). T. o. border. 21.3 x 15.5 cm.
I calculate of niggers we soon shall have our fill (6 vs. and chor.) Air: Wait for the Wagon. By Wm. Kiernan., Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan clown border. 25.3 x 16.2 cm., Variant: b. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan Ethiopian border. 22 x 13.8 cm., Variant: c. With dash after "Air"; sheet no. 819; sold by Part- ridge (2). T. o. border. 22.8 x 15 cm., Variant: d. Sheet no. 1112; publ. Wrigley (1). Wrigley kissing cupids border. 22.2 x 13.2 cm., Variant: e. [As above;] Wrigley Ethiopian border. 24.2 x 14 cm.
Sweet Mississippi, pride of the West (1 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Publ. Auner (3). A-J border; small sailboat. 22 x 14.7 cm., Variant: b. A Popular Ethiopian Song; publ. Johnson (2); adv: 600 different kinds of Songs. T. o. border; two men in sailboat. 22.6 x 12.2 cm.
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.
Sally dear, I'm gwan to leave you (3 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Print. Andrews. Andrews ivy border. 23.7 x 14.6 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint pasted over Andrew's. 24.2 x 15.5 cm.
I am a simple darkey, I come from Old Virginny (3 vs. and chor.) As sung by Billy Birch, at Maguire's Opera House; 2nd Song: "Ham-Fat"; publ. Boyd; adv: 20,000 Songs For Sale. T. o. border. 22.1 x 13.8 cm.
I am de greatest little darkey on de top ob de earth- (4 Vs. and chor.) Composed and sung by Wm. H. Core, the Young Banjoist., Variant: a. Print. Andrews; with Astley's imprint added. T. o. border. 24 x 15.5 cm., Variant: b. [Publ.] De Marsan (4) De Marsan Ethiopian border, col. 24.8 x 16 cm.
White folks now I'll sing a ditty, if you'll listen to my song (5 vs.) Composed and sung by John Forbes at Long's Varieties 758 South Third St., Below German, Philadelphia., Variant: a. Publ. Auner (5). A-J border; soldier chasing Davis. 23.2 x 14.9 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Auner's initials in both imprints. 20.9 x 12.8 cm., Variant: c. Publ. Johnson (2). A-J border; man with pistol and lantern. 24.5 x 15.5 cm.
Say, Gents, habyou seen de enrolling officer (4 vs. and chor.) Air: Kingdom coming., Variant: a. Publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan clown border. 24 x 15 cm., Variant: b. [Publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan Ethiopian border. 22.5 x 14 cm., Variant: c. With "Coming" capitalized; sheet no. 863; sold by Partridge (2). T. o. border. 22.5 x 15.5 cm., Variant: d. [Title as above;] By B. A.; sheet no. 1150. Wrigley kissing cupids border. 23 x 14 cm.
De floating scow ob ole Virginny (3 vs.) Sung Nightly with Tremendous Applause, by all the Minstrel Bands; print. Andrews. Andrews ivy border. 23.9 x 15.2 cm.
As I walked out last Sunday night (5 vs.) With narrative beginning: "De ole musqueto bone nigga. . ."; Adv: Price One Cent. T. o. border. 23.7 x 13.7 cm.
Pearl River's side is far away, in Mississippi State (5 vs. and chor.) Publs. Johnson (2), and Auner and Johnson; adv: Cards, Circulars, Bill Heads, etc. A-J border. 24.5 x 15.8 cm.
A little song I'm going to sing (5 vs. and chor.) Composed and sung by Harry Fox, the Popular Negro Comedian, at Hitchcock's National Concert-Hall, New York; publ. De Marsan (3). De Marsan comic heads border. 25.5 x 16.5 cm.
Way down south in Beaver Creek (6 vs. and chor., text beginning with "Music—Turn, Turn, Turn, Turn"), Variant: a. [Without period at end of title.] A-J border. 20 x 13.6 cm., Variant: b. Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan Ethiopian border, col. 24.6 x 16.5 cm.
When I lef New Orleans 'twas early in the morning (5 vs. and chor.) As sung by Dick McGowan, the Prince of Banjoists; [publ.] De Marsan (1). De Marsan Ethiopian border, col. 25.1 x 16.4 cm.
Ofc darkies, what a time I had (3 vs. and chor.) Sung nightly by Charley White, with shouts of applause, at his Opera House, 49 Bowery, N.Y.; [publ.] De Marsan (3). De Marsan military cupid border. 24.5 x 16 cm.
Oh! ladies, don't you wonder (3 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Music obtained at Firth, Pond and Co. (1). A-J border. 20.3 x 13 cm. (cropped), Variant: b. Title: "D'Dolcy Jones"; sheet no. 1034; publ. Wrigley Wrigley Ethiopian border. 24.3 x 15.5 cm.
There's a low green valley on the old Kentucky shore (5 vs. and 2 chors.), Variant: a. Publ. Johnson (2); adv: Cards, Circulars, Billheads, etc. T. o. border. 23.8 x 15 cm., Variant: b. Sheet no. 427; sold by Partridge (2). T. o. border. 21.5 x 14 cm., Variant: c. Publ. J. Andrews, Words and Music by D.R. Hanby, 21.5 x 12.5 cm.
Simon had a son born (4 vs. and chor.) As sung nightly with thunders of Applause, by Dan Emmit, at White's Melodeon, 53 Bowery, N.Y.; print. Andrews. Andrews ivy border. 23 x 13.8 cm.
Down by de cane brake (3 vs. and chor.) Headed: ''Popular Song"; Sung Nightly with Tremendous Applause, by all the Minstrel Bands., Variant: a. Print. Andrews. Andrews ivy border. 24.4 x 15.2 cm., Variant: b. [Without heading or singers' names;] with "the" in first line in place of "de". A-J border. 19.9 x 12.1 cm., Variant: c. Publ. De Marsan (4). De Marsan Ethiopian border, col. 24.6 x 16 cm., Variant: d. [Without heading or singers' names;] publ. Johnson (4); advs: Cards, Circulars, Bill Heads, etc. T.o. border. 20.2 x 11.5 cm. (cropped)
The greatest old Nigger that ever I did see (4 vs. and chor.), Variant: a. Composed and sung with Unbounded Applause by Richard J. McGowan, the World Renowned Champion Banjoist; print. Andrews. T. o. border. 23 x 14 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint added. 24.5 x 15 cm., Variant: c. [Without exclamation point in title;] publ. Auner (2). A-J border; rooting hog. 23.7 x 15.1 cm., Variant: cd. [With exclamation point in title;] with "Niggar" instead of "Nigger" in 1st line; publ. Johnson (2); advs: Cards, Circulars, Bill-Heads, etc., and 25 per cent. less than any other Printer in the City. A-J border. 24 x 14.7 cm., Variant: d. With two exclamation points in title; publ. Johnson (2); adv. Cards, Circulars, Bill-Heads, etc. T. o. border. 20 x 11.2 cm., Variant: e. [As above;] with second adv: Get these popular songs Come Brothers Sisters, etc.; publ. Johnson (3). T. o. border. 20 x 11.5 cm.
I'm deep in lub void a colored gal dat came from Tennessee (3 vs. and chor.) Music, with Piano Forte Accompaniment, published by Wm. Hall and Son, New York; adv: 500 Illustrated Ballads [publ.] Magnus (2). Letter paper; single-line border with ornamental corners; hdpc. Magnus 222, col. 20.5 x 12.6 cm.
Oh darkies, now I'm going to sing (3 vs. and 2 chors.), Variant: a. Print. Andrews. Andrews ivy border. 22.9 x 13.6 cm., Variant: b. [As above;] with Astley's imprint added. 23.8 x 14.8 cm., Variant: c. [Publ.] De Marsan (4). De Marsan kissing cupids border. 24 x 15.5 cm.
