Before this peace-expanding day”—

Wearing of the Grey: By O. K. P. (Wash’n. 218.)

“Our cannon’s mouths are dumb—no more

Our volleyed muskets peal,”—

Wearing of the Grey: By a Mississippian. (E. V. M.)

“Oh, have you heard the cruel news?

Alas! it is too true;”—

Wearin’ of the Gray: By Tar Heel. (Fag.)

“Oh! Johnny, dear, and did you hear the news that’s lately spread,

That never more the Southern cross must rear its stately head;”—