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The Daily Dispatch: March 7, 1865., [Electronic resource], A Yankee Picture of Charleston. (search)
) by a party of colored men. It was one of the few comic songs that are of negro origin, for most of their melodies are sad and plaintive. A colored band (Robert Lord's) was in attendance, and did credit to themselves, as well as added much to the festivity of the assembly. A Newspaper office Goes up the "Espout." There was a rather humorous scene at the office of the Charleston Courier. --The editors had run away, but the business man remained and hoped to save his property. Colonel Woodford called at the office at an early hour, and the following conversation took place: Colonel W.--"Whom have I the pleasure of addressing, sir?" Newspaper proprietor.--"Mr. L--, sir." Colonel W.--"Will you do me the favor, sir, to loan me a sheet of paper." Mr. L. (looking at the Colonel's shoulder-straps.)--"Certainly, sir, certainly. " Colonel W.""Thank you, Mr. L--, might I trouble you for pen and ink? " Mr. L.--"With pleasure, sir." Colonel W.--(Begins