Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-05-10
THE "PORTFOLIO." O."-AT THIS

Il particular tnlr when have severed every political
tie which bound in rassaagc 10 arrogant and opprcs
sivc North when have pIcked from the hate
ul aud communicating atmosphere U 1naticsn, and placed
them In the clear blue OF our own Southern sky that they
may shine cncrclcd with lulu vi TRUTH adUrnns
bright sunny land with their glorious ustre when we have
erected Republic, declared our independence TO the
world, il peculiarly becomes Us as people, 10 withdraw that
patronage. hitherto lbelly bestowed upon tuse who
have proven themselves worst enemies, and extend
helping hand tn those tO the manor bo, who true IN
our institutions true TO our principles, aud 10 cur native
home; should throw oil all sacklcs that hold Us In any
wise dependent upon section whose creed Is imca IN
dearest rights and whose people we can no longer con-
template with the pure and holy love Of Brotherhood.
The intelligence Of people Is ever estimated BY tin
character OF their literature. We have ellecs which Will
pale before none Authors whose graceiu pens drop ink
lets Of gold, and shining pearls Of thought. Let s,
en turn or faces from the Morrill, aud seek literature for
old and young within own bodcscstablish literary
enterprises OF Owl and foster and maintain ten Be-
evng that ii Is tic dr-ire nay intention, VI our people to
do this we propose 10 establish q
SOUTHERN JUVENILE PERIODICAL,
and thereby ill vacuum, which has existed since the de-
mise, ycurs ago, OF the sweet little "Rosc Bud" We,
therefore. confidently appeal TO NIL To aid In establishing the
enterprise upon rIn and substantial basis. Believing
that appeal not In vain we shall at the first. during
the month of May, commence the issue Of rliE PORT
FOLIO monthly periodical, devoted to 'Tr,th Virtue
and Temperance; which shall hot only become agree
able and amusing companion for the young, hui. by the OBJ
seryance Of high moral tone seek to instruct The rising
mind. and teach the youthful heart.
As far rs ublc we will make interesting 10 all.
Many Of gifted writers, both of prose and verse,
have kindly consented to assist in making THE PORTFO-
LILO rich with sparkling genlsthe Southern aspE0dcs Of
thought or those who ave thus vouchsafed their aid, we
are permitted esteemed p0ctfrlcnd, JAMES
WOOD DAVIDSON, Rev. &. r. GADSDEN, Rev. J. X.
KENDRICK, EDWIN HERRIOT. Dir. a. l.. HAM
MOND, B. d. TOWNSEND, II. JUDGE MOORE, ].
ALMA PELOT ED. LIMERICK SELL, P. GOWAN, jr.,
A. G.. H.. and the following ladics:-NRs. NJ. MARTIN,
MRs CAROLINE IL. GLOVER, Mrs. LAURA GWYN,
Mns REBECCA J. JACOBUs, Mrs. MARY A. EWART,
Mas C. LADD, Miss +. Is. CHEESBOROUGH, and
Miss CATHARtNE G. POYAS-a sisterlood of shining
stars The columns of our paper will he enriched with
contributions from the clastc and elegant pens of Ciddc,
Carolina SsnQ. Jurcs Freddie cliou, Den0 Pei
ham, Willie LighthcGrt, Tom LYNN Charlie Hildrood,
Louise barhcn Kate X. Morcland, Vola, Nellie, 1ocoah,
Stella and Maud thus combining brilliant cotrbnory
staff whose merits have been recognized and justly appre-
ciard ,,, o,u-o, %, ,
We will spare no pains to make THE PORTFOlIO the
ycnic paper OF the South. 1t will be neatly printed In
clear tvpc upon fine book paper quurto o OF good size
and among It's many attractions will contain Promcnade
in which our fair friends are invited to walk with us Into
every southern heart and home that is open to US;
Jotcr,s Budget" which shall unfold witticnls
s.I little Farmer" and Dairy Maids Apartment 3; aFiO
mi Conmn in which the prctti,st flowers will bud: 10
petcr with corner devoted TO the "Brgade Of nfany"
where our smallest friend can shine. . D..
rbe Portfolio will be furnished ut the following reasona
bic rates: . nm
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W SAMUEL L. HAMMOND. Publishers,
FREDERICK W. MILLER. ""''
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