1884[Jan]        Unknown. "Minstrelsy on the Sea." _The New York Times_ 27 (Jan. 1884). pg. 10.

It's a general article with waxing romantic touches. Perhaps also influenced by Alden's article.

A very touching sea air is known as "Lowlands Away." The choruses
of this are "Lowlands Away, my John," and "My dollar and a half a day." ...