Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-06-05
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tic which bound In vassalage to an arrogant end oppres
sve North when we have pucked onr stars from the hate
full and communicating atmosphere OF iatcisn, ana placed
them In the clear blue of Southern sky that they
may shine encrcled with halo of TRUTH adjoining our own
bright sunny land with their glorious lustrc; when we have
erected Republic, declared or independence to the
world II peculiarly becomes people, 10 withdraw that
patronage, hitherto literally bestowed upon those who
have proven themselves on! worst enemies and extend
helping hand TO those 0 the manor bo.n, who are true to
our institutions true to principles, and TO our native
home; should throw off nil shackes that hold us In any
wise dependent upon section whose creed is nmical to
our dearest rights and whose people we can no longer
template with the pure and holy love Of brotherhood
The intelligence Of people is ever estimated by the
character ofther literature We have ineect which will
pale before none Authors whose graceful pens drop ink
lets of gold and shining pearls of thought Let
them turn our faces from the North and seek literature for
old and young within bordrrs-establIsh literary
enterprises of our and foster and maintain them Be
evng that 1t the desire, nay intention, of our people to
do this, we propose TO establish n
SOUTHERN JUVENILE PERIODICAL,
and thereby fill avacuum which has existed since the de-
mise, years ago, Of the sweet little 'Rose Bud We,
therefore, confidently appeal to all 10 aid In establishing the
enterprise upon firm and substantial basis. Believing
that appeal In vain, shall at the first during
the month of May, commence the issue of "THE PORT
FOLIO" monthly periodical devoted to "Trth, Virtue
and Temperance - which shall not only become an agree
able and amusing companion for the young, but, by the OBJ
servance of high moral tone, seek TO instruct The rising
mind, and teach the youthful heart
As far able, will make 1t interesting to all
Many Of gifted writers, both Of prose and verse
have kindly consented TO assist in making THE PORTFO
LILO rich with sparkling gems-the Southern asphodels OF
thought OF those who have thus vouchsafed their aid
permitted name esteemed poet-ffend, JAMES
WOOD DAVIDSON, REV. G. r. GADSDEN, Rev. J. r.
KENDRICK, EDWIN HERRlOT, Dr. A. L. HAM
MOND, B. d. TOWNSEND, II. JUDGE MOORE, j.
ALMA PELOT, ED. LIMERICK SELL, P. GOWAN, IT,,
A. C. H., and the following ladies:-MRs. NJ. MARTIN
Mrs. CAROLINE II. GLOVER, Mrs. LAURA GWYN,
Mrs REBECCA J. JACOBuS, Mrs. MARY A. EWART,
Mrs. C. LADD, Miss f. B. CHEESBOROUGH, and
Miss CATHARINE G. POYAS-a sisterhood Of shining
stars! The columns Of paper Will be- enriched with
contributions from the chase and elegant pens Of Claude
Carolina, Sigma, urenis, Freddie Frankeop, Delta, Pei
ham, Willie Lighthcart, Tom Lynn, Charlie Wildwood,
Louise Mannheim, Kate r. Moreand, IIola, Nellie, Tocoah
Stella and Maud thus combining brilliant contributory
staff whose merits have been recognized and justly appre
eiated.
We will spare no pains to make THE PORTFOLIO the
Juvenile paper of the South 1t will be neatly printed in
clear type, upon fine hook paper quao form Of good size
and among It's many attractions will contain Promenade
In which our fair friends invited walk with into
every southern heart and home that IL open to us
sJokers Budget" which shall unfold rare wttclims
aLittle Famer and "Dary Maids Apartment - "Fo-
raj Column" In which the prettics flowers will bud; to-
gether with devoted to the "Brigade OF Infantry
where our smallest friend can shine.
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