Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-05-30
THE "PORTFOLIO." AT THIS

Il particular time, when we have severed every political
tie which bound In vassalage to arrogant and oppres
slve North when have plucked stars from the hate
full and communicating atmosphere of fnnaticsn and 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 ustre when we have
erected Republic, declared our independence TO the
world II peculiarly becomes people, 10 withdraw that
patronage, hitherto literally bestowed upon those who
have proven themselves worst enemies and extend
helping hand to those to the manor bo, who are true to
institutions, true principles, and native
home should throw of all shackles that hold u1 In any
wise dependent upon section whose creed Is inimical to
our dearest rights and whose people longer COIL
The Intelligence OF people is ever estimated by the
character ofthelr literature. We have intelects which will
pale before none Authors whose graceful pens drop ink
lets Of gold, and shining pearls of thought Let u.s.
then, turn faces from the North, and seek literature for
old and young within our own MISREPRESENTATION literary
enterprises Of our own and foster and maintain them BE-
erlng that Is the desire my nenon of our people to
do this, We propose 10 establish 4
SOUTHERN JUVENILE PERIODICAL,
and thereby fill vacuum which has existed since the de-
mise, years ago, of the sweet little Rose Bid" We,
therefore, confidently appeal TO all TO aid In establishing the
enterprise upon 4 firm and substantial basis. Believing
that appeal not In vain, shall at the first, or during
the month Of May, commence the issue of THE PORT-
FOLIO,' monthly PERIODICAL devoted 10 "Truth, Virtue
and Temperance" which shall not only become M agree
able and amusing companion for the young but oy the Go
seS Of hg M mo seek to instruct e rising
As far able, will make It interesting TO all.
Many of most gifted writer's both of prose and verse,
LILO rich with sparkling gems-he Southern asphodels of
thought OF those who have thus vouchsafed their aid, we
are permitted to name esteemed poet FRIEND JAMES
WOOD DAVIDSON, Rev. c. P. GADSDEN, Rev. j. R.
KENDRICK, EDWIN HERRIOT, DR.. A. l.. HAM
MOND, B. b. TOWNSEND, II. JUDGE MOORE, J.
ALMA PELOT, ED. LIMERICK SELL, P. GOWAN, jr.,
A. c. H., and the following ladies Mas NJ MARTIN,
MRS. CAROLINE H. 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 our paper will be enriched with
contributions from the chasc and elegant pens Of Claude
Carolina, Sigma, urens Freddie Frank felop, Dea Pei
ham, Willie Lightheart Tom Lynn, Charlie Wildwood,
Louise Mannheim, Kate r. Moreland, pioa, Nellie Tocoah,
Stella and Maud thus combining brilliant conrbutory
saf whose merits have been recognized and justly appre-
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 quarto o Of good size
and among Its many attractions will contain "Promcnade
In which fair friends invited to walk with us Into
every southern heart and home that is open to US;
aJokers Budget" which shall unfold wltticms a
sLittle Famcr' and "Dary Maids Apartment - "Flo-
raj Column" In which the prettes flowers will bud to-
gcther with devoted TO the "Bgade Of Infantry
where our smallest friend can shine.
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