Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-07-11
THE 0PORTFOLIO."-AT THIS

- particular time, when we nave severed every political
cwhch bound us In vassalage TO an arrogant and oppres
sive North when have plucked from the hate
full and communicating atmosphere OF fnnacism and placed
them In the clear blue Of Southern sky, that they
may shine enccled with halo Of truth, adoning
bright sunny land with their glorious lustre when have
erected Republic, declared our independence TO the
patronage hitherto literally bestowed upon those who
have proven themselves enemies, and extend
helping hand to those o the manor bo, who true to
our institutions true 10 our principles, and to our native
home should throw off all shaccs that hold US In any
wise dependent upon section whose creed Is nimca 10
our dearest rights and whose people can no longer con-
template with the pure and holy love Of brotherhood.
The intelligence Of people IL ever estimated BY the
character oftheir literature We have ntrects which will
lets of gold and shining pearls Of thought Let us,
then, faces from the No and seek literature for
old and young within our own borderestablish literary
enterprises OF our own and foster and maintain them Be-
eving that Il the DESIRE nay Intention, Of our people TO
do this, we propose TO establish
SOUTHERN JUVENILE PERIODICAL, 4.
hand e.cby fill vacuum, which has existed since the de-
mise, year ago, Of the sweet little "Rose Bud" We,
therefore, confidently appeal to all to aid in establishing the
enterprise upon firm and substantial basis. Believing
that appeal not In vain, we shall at the first or during
the month of May, commence the issue Of "THE PORT
FOLIO" monthly PERIODICAL devoted to "Truth Virtue
and Temperance" which shall only become an agree
able and amusing companion for the young bui by the OBJ
serance OF high moral tone, seek to instruct he rising
mind, and teach the youthful heart. ...
As far able, will make It interesting to ALL
Many of our most gifted writer's, both of prose and verse,
have kindly consenedto assist In making THE PORTFO
LILO rich with sparkling gems-the Southern asphodes OF
thought or those who have thus youchsafed their aid,
are permitted to esteemed poet-fncnd, JAMES
WOOD DAVIDSON, Rev. c. p. GADSDEN, REV. J. X.
KENDRICK, EDWIN HERRIOT, DIR. A. l.. HAM
MOND, B. d. TOWNSEND, II. JUDGE MOORE, J.
ALMA PELOT, ED LIMERICK SELL, P. GOWAN, j.,
A. e. H., and the following ladies:-MRs. NJ. MARTIN,
Mrs. CAROLINE II. GLOVER, Mrs. LAURA GWYN,
MRS. REBECCA J. JACOBuS, MRS MARY A. EWART,
MRS. G. LADD, Miss E. B. CHEESBORCUGH, and
Miss CATHARINE G.. POYAS-a slsterhood Of shining
stars The columns Of paper will be enriched with
contributions from the chaste and elegant pens Of Claude
Carolina Sigma Jurenis, Freddie Frankeop, Deha Pei
ham, Wiuic Lishtheart, Tom Lynn, Charlie Wildpood,
Louise Manheim Kate r. Moread, pioia, Nellie, Tocooh,
Stella and Maud thus combining brilliant conbufory
staff whose merits have been recognized and justly appre
cIated.
We will spare pains 10 make THE PORTFOLIO the
juvenile paper of the South II will be neatly printed in
clear type upon fine hook paper quao onn OF good sze
and among Its many attractions will contain "Promenadc,
In which fair friends invited to walk with US into
every southern heart and home that Is open 10 us;
ssJokpr's Budget" which shal, unfold wlttlcms
'sLiulc Farmer" and ''Dairy Maid, Apartment " "Flo
raj Column" in which the prettiest flowers will bud to-
gether with devoted TO the 'Brigade Of Infantry,
where smallest friend can shine.
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