Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-05-21

THE "PORTFOLIO." ."-AT THIS

particular time, when we have severed every political
tic which bound in rassange to an arrogant and opcs
sivc Nurh when have plucked stars from the hate.
full and cnntaminaling atmosphere Of aIllcs, anu placed
them in the clear blue Of Southern sky that they
may shine encirced with halo of TRUTH adjoining our own
bright sunny land with their glorious usc when we have
erected new Republic, declared our Independence 70 ie
world peculiarly becomes us as apcople TO Withdraw that
patronage, hitherto bcrlly bestowed upon those w:o
have proven themselves enemies and extend
helping hand those ''tO tho manor bO. who are true 10
our Institutions true TO our principles, ana 10 our latiVe
homc should throw of all shackles that hold us In any
wise dependent upon section Whose creed Is inmical to
dearest rights; and whose people We can no longer con-
template with the pure and holy love Of brotherhood
Tie intelligence OF Il people Is ever estimated by me
character Oteir literature. We have lntrllccis which will
pale before noe Authors whose graceful pens drop ink
lets vi gold, shining pearls OF thought lr 's,
then turn our faces from the North and seek literature
old and young within our own borders-esaDlsh literary
enterprises of our own and foster and maintain them. Be-
Icving that Is the DESIRE nay ntcnto Of our people 10
do this, we propose 10 establish q
SOUTHERN JUVENILE PERIODICAL,
and thereby ill vacuum, which has existed since the de-
mise years ago. OF the sweet little .Rosc Bud" We,
therefore, confidently appeal to a TO aid in establishing the
enterprise upon iiEn and substantial asis Believing
that we appeal not in vain shall At the irs during
the month of May, commence the Issue nf TilE PORT
FUIO," monthly periodical, devoted 10 'Ttl, Virtue
and Temperament which shall not only become nj agree
able and amusing companion for the young butt by the OBJ
SCryalcc high moral seek Instruct ,hC rising
mind, and teach the youthful heart.
As lar ahlc we will make il interesting to ALL
Many Of our gifted writers, both of prose and
have kindly cosenedto assist in making TIE PORrFO.
LILO rich with sparkling gcns-the Southern asphodels Of
thought. OF those who have thus vouclSncd their aid we
are permitted 10 esteemed poct-fricnd, JAMES
WOOD DAVIDSON, REV. G.. p GADSDEN. Rev. J. X.
kENDRICK, EDWIN HERRIOT, DR.. A. l.. HAM
MOND. B. d. TOWNSEND, H. JUDGE MOORE, J.
ALMA PELOT, ED. LIMERICK SELL. p. GOWAN, jr,
4. e. H.. and the following ladies :-MRs. NJ. MARTINI
MRS. CAROLINE II. GLOVER, Mrs. LAURA GWYN,
Mrs. REBECCA j. JACOBUS, Mrs. MARY A. EWART,
MRs. G. LADD, Miss Z. b. CHEESBOROUGH, and
Miss CATHARINE G. POYAS-a sscrhoOd of Shining
stars! The columns of 0Ir paper will bc enriched with
contributions from the castc and elegant pens of Claude
Carolina, Sigma, Jurens Freddie Frateliow Dcla, Pei
Jotrsc Manhcim Kate X. Morelard Itoia Nellie, Tocoah
Stella and Maud thus combining brilliant contributnry
staff whose merits have been recognized aud justly appre
ceted. -
We will spare no pains to make THE PORTFOLIO the
juvenile paper Of the South. 1t will be neatly printed in
type, upon fine book paper, quao form. OF good size
and among It's many attractions will contain "Pr0mcnade"
In which fair friends invited 10 walk with lis into
every southern heart and home that is open TO ils
"Joker's Budget" which shall unfold wittclims
sIiiilc Farcr, and "Dalry Maids Apartment >; Flo-
raj Column" In which the precSt flowers will buds To-
cetfcr with corner devoted to the 'Brsade OF lnantry
where our smallest friend shine.
The Portfolio will be furnished at the following rcasona-
bic rates:
Single Copies, foronc year. 90
Thirty Copies, for - 4" ........... .....". y W w
Fifty Copies, for 9 " OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ~ w
iI3- Palablc ntrn1S in advance.
w SAMUEL j.. HAMMOND, } p,,,usho,,
FREDERICK w. MILLER. u'e".'''
Charleston. May 10, l9 #