Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-06-27
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particular time when we have severed every political
tie which bound in vassaage to an arrogant and oppres-
North when wehave pucked our stars from the hate
full and communicating atmosphere Of fanacis and placed
them In the sear blue Of our own Southern sky, that they
may shine encirced With halo OF truth, adjoining our own
bright sunny land with their glorious lusre when we havo
erected Republic declared Our independence TO the
world peculiarly becomes people, TO withdraw mat
patronage hitherto literally bestowed upon those who
have proven themselves worst enemies, and extend
helping hand those ''to the manor bo who are true to
our institutions, to principles and TO our native
home we should throw off all shackes that hold US IN any
wise dependent upon section whose creed nimica to
dearest rights and whose people can no longer con
template with the pure and holy love Of brotherhood
The nesenGs Of people Is ever estimated s Sy s
pale before none Authors, whose graceful pens drop ink
lets of gold and shining pearls of thought Let Us,
old and young within our own borders-es,ablish literary
enterprises OF own, and foster and maintain them. Be
evng that 1t the desire, nay intention, Of our people 70
Ito this, we propose TO establish
= SOUTHERN JUVENILE PERIODICAL,
Inland ereby fill ayacuum which has existed since the Dc
mise yeafs ago of the sweet little .Rosc Bud" We
therefore, confidently appeal to all to aid esahlsnng ue
enterprise upon firm and substantial basis. benevm9
that appeal not In 7an, we shall at the nrs or curing
the month of May, commence the issue Of "THE PORI-
FOLfO" monthly periodical, devoted 10 "Tith, Virtue
and Temperance - which shall mot only become an agree
able and amusing companion for the young, but by the OBJ
OF high moral tone, seek TO instruct ne rising
mind and teach the youthful heart -
As far as we able, weay make II Interesting to ALL
Many OF OUR most gte0 WIlters, pou
have kindly consentedto assist in making THE PORTFo
LILO rich with sparkling gems-the Southern asphodels Oh
thought OF those who avs thus vouchsaed their ald we
are permitted TO name our esteemed poetfrend, JAMES
WOOD DAVIDSON, Rev. c. p. GADSDEN, Rev. J. T.
KENDRICK, EDWIN HERRIOT, DR.. A. l.. HAM
MOND, B. d. TOWNSEND, Fl. JUDGE MOORE, J.
ALMA PELOT, Ed LIMERICK SELL, p GOWAN, j.,
A. Z. H., and the following ladies Mas. Nd. MARTIN,
MRS. CAROLINE II. GLOVER, Mrs. LAURA GWYN,
Mrs. REBECCA J. JACOBuS, Mrs. MARY A. EWART,
MRs. c. LADD, Miss f. B. CHEESBOROUCH, and
Miss CATHARlNE G. POYAS-a sisterhood Of shining
stars The columns of our paper will be enriched win
contributions from the caste and elegant pens Of Cade
Carolina Sigma Jurenis Freddie Franfe feiop Delta, Pei
ham, Willie Lshheart, Tom Lynn, Charlie Wildtrood,
Louise Bfanhcim Kate r. Morelad ttold, feic Ioeoah,
Stella and Maud thus combining brilliant contribuory
staff whose merits have been recognized and Justly appro
ciated.
We will spare no pains TO make THE PORTFOLIO the
Juvenile paper OF the South. II will be neatly printed In
clear type upon fine book paper quao form, OF good size
and among lis many attractions will contain promenade,
in which fair friends invited to walk with US into
"Jokers Budget" which shall unfold witticims
Little Farmer" and "Dary Maids Apartment " "Flo-
raj Column" in which the prettest flowers will bid; TO.
gether with corner devoted TO the Bgade OF Infantry,
where our smallest friend shine.
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