An Empress, brave and loyal,”—
Charleston: By Henry Timrod: Jan., 1863. (E. V. M.)
“Calm as that second summer which precedes
The first fall of the snow,”—
Charlestonians and Yankees: Dialogue between Yankees and the Charlestonians: by Kentucky. (S. O. S.) April, 1863.
“Ho! heigho! for Charleston, ho!”—
Charmed Life: (2 Kings vi, 16): by Kentucky. (S. O. S.)
“Ah! ours is such a little, half-armed band
Compared to those who fight to win our land!”—
Cheer, Boys, Cheer! [This was the favorite song of the Kentuckians, and was sung by Southern troops under General Basil Duke at the Battle of Shiloh. Several versions of adapted words were sung to the melody of this song. One of the versions was dedicated to Horace Greely and circulated throughout the North. The original “Cheer, Boys, Cheer,” has, however, always remained closely identified with Southern sentiment.] (Phot. Hist.)