...hearsed and highly commended, and at night a crowded house caught up the refrain and half the audience went home whistling Dixie. Bryant gave Emmett $5 for his work. The song became the rage, and Newcombe 's, Buckley's, and other minstrel bands paid Emmett $5 for the privilege of using it. Mr. Werlean, of New Orleans, wrote to Emmett to secure the copyright, but, without waiting for an answer, publishe...