Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1860-01-19

Some years after, gained confidence by the
kindly notices Of the press, and wrote my name
IN full to oil my articles. II mistake not, the
first thing in the story line which Iattempted, was
written about four years ago for the columns of
the 'Carolina Spartan, and was entitled, She
Kicked Him. The title was unfortunate, but
the editors gave it q generous editorial notice.
and It took very well among the readers. Had
! this story been rejected, never would have sur
vived the modification and it would have been
my last. The story, however, proved success
in some measure; and, at the request of many
friends, was subsequently revised, enlarged and
republished in my own paper under the moro at
tractiYe title Of Alice and Eddie, or The SLAM
derer's Victim -, -.. ,
My next attempt was Lula Wordsworth, or Love
Stronger than Pride;' published in the Spartan
then Leoline and, Lionel, or the Children of
the Sum- These two stories were published un-
der my real name, and drew 'aattering notices
from the Spartan and it's exchanges. After
this, wrote poems, sketches, and letters for the
same paper; and the friendly notices of the Edi-
tors determined me to continue literary efforts.
To these accomplished gentlemenI am indebted,
in great measure, for my subsequent success.
Since then, have written, written, written
for this, that and the other paper. The readers
Of the ENQUIRER have seen me in old Heads
and Young Hearts : Love, Courtship, and Mar
riage;' 'Unrequieted Loves /. First Kiss;' Take
my Arm Woman 8 Love : kiss Verses : Don't
Mind it, 'Who is the Herr Poems, and, finally
Reveries of Bachelor ..s .,s..
Beside these, have written for others papers,
and intend to write for many more SO that, put
ting altogether, suppose, that have contribu-
ted over one hundred articles to South Carolina
journals in the last six years. ~ n;t a.
Is it not very long ago that the nom de plume,
under. which I now write. was; chosen BY me;
nor do invariably contribute in that name but
I call upon every editor for whom / have written,
to deny the charge that willie Ligbtheart' is .
laughter-loyipg, happy young girL -. ''.'o "
. l have the honor Of being personally acqusint-
ed with many Of the editors and managers Of
our State papers; and . more generous, gentle-
manly and accomplished body of men never eI- ea.;
listed under the broad canopy of heaven. For
talent, learning, urbapity Of manners aud kind
ness Of heart, they are uneIcelled anywhere
They have dealt kindly with Wiiiie-hsye cheer.
ed and encourage BIN many aud mary atims;
and it is the earnest desire Of his heart, and his
highest ambition to become, one Or these days,
writer worthy Of their praise Uutil then be
pleased to bear with him; and rest assured that
he viii yet prove himself mas. s;r s7s.efs'.i
No, Laughing Lizzie I am not q girl ? would
not be such for all the wealth Of Eastern courts
Doyou knowwhys Because could not love your
dear seq half 50 dearly as T do now. Wbydo
you think that Tom girl, Lizzie s'--why isit
that others, who know as little of me as your
self, think the same thiugf@ ,ssitee sfi
: All, 'Lizzie' women hare been my teachers,
my companions, my almost worship, tfron the
baby years,awhich are gone, even to the present
time. Her sweet voice lulled me even, in the
little mahogany cradle; her dear hands were up-
on my boyish curls when the;sports Of the day
were over, and the Our Father, prayer was lisp
ed beside her knee; her dear lips have whisper-
ed courage, hope and peace in my ear, when the
heart was very sad and the first soroH had
come All through boyhood. youth aud man
hood, I'have had, their dear arms around me
their everlasting faithful bosoms to lean upon in
the dark days. No, no; am not q girl ;,but,
Lizzie,' love them from my very Soul |! Kmy
pen speaks their language !; If my heart beats
to the tune Of theirs II the thoughts that come
to me are akin to those which sing like summer
birds in their bosons, it is because 7 have been
their constant companion, their lifetime pupil
and their friend aud honorsd associate, . ~
So, you are about to join our corps Of coutri-
butors, are your Wen, Lizzie r know that
you will be welcome; for we want q thappy,
laughter-loving' contributor in this sunny little
State very badly. Writers are all talking SO
dolorously there is go much said about tdisap-
pointed hopes sad hearts, . broken vows and
'unfriendly world, that It will be quite refesh-
ing to hear something about the flowers, stars,
sunshine and beauty Of this dear, blessed little
planet, upon which anAll.wise creator has placed
Us until we finish our education. %'sE,dEao
Come, now; suppose we hunt up the sunshine
and the sweet flowers, and singing birds, and