Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-05-17
THE TESEMI-WEEKLY KLYfYORKVILLE ENQUIRER.
.T,HE aPo oRTFOLI0 AT THIS

Qaftlcular Wnen we nave severed eScEy
tic which bound In vassaage to arrogant and opps
sve North when have pucked stars from the hate,
full and communicating atmosphere of anutlc and placed
them In the clear blue Of Southern sky, that they
mny shine enclrced with halo of truth, adjoining ourown
bright sunny land with their glorious use when we nave
erected Republic declared our Independence to the
world peculiarly becomes us sapeope to withdraw at
patronage hitherto literally bestowed upon those who
have proven themselves enemies and extend
helping hand TO those to the manor bo,' whoarc true TO
institutions true to our principles, and TO our naive
home we should throw off n shackles that hold us In any
wise dependent upon section whose creed Is inmicaf TO
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 tle
character ofther literature. We have nlelects which Will
pale before none Authors whose graceful pens drop ink
then, fhces from the Morrill, and seek literature for
old and young within own borders-estnblish literary
enterprises Of our own and foster and maintain thenl Be
ieving that is the desire nay tento of our people 10
do this, wepropose to establish 4 .s.-....- o.. 10.
(. - SOUTHERN JUVENILE PERIODICAL, -
and thereby fill vacuum which hus existed since the de-
mise, years ago, of the sweet little "itosc Bud We,
therefore, confidently appeal to M to aid In establishing the
enterprise upon firm and substantial hasis Believing
that appeal not IN vuin we shall at the first or during
the month of May, commence the issue of '"rHE PORT
FOLlO," monthly periodical, devoted "Tth, Virtue
and Tenperance which shall not only become an agree
able and amusing companion for the young but by the OBJ
of high moral tone seek TO instruct he rising
mind, and teach the youthful heart. ''r- SO. :
As far as VIC able will make it interesting To a.
Many of gifted writers, both of prose and verse;
have kindly consented to assist In making THE PORTFO
LILO rich with sparklng gemsthe Southern asphodes Of
thought. OF those who have thus vouchsaed their aid We
are permitted to nume esteemed poet-triend, JAMES
WOOD DAVIDSON, Rev. G. p. GADSDEN, Rev. j. X.
KENDRICk, EDWIN HERRIOT, Dr. a. l.. HAM
MOND, B. D. TOWNSEND, II. JUDGE MOORE, J.
ALMA PELOT, Ed LIMERICK SELL, p. GOWAN, jr.,
A. C. H., and The following ladics:-MGs. NJ MARTIN,
MRs. CAROLINE II. GLOVER, Mrs. LAURA GWYN,
MRS. REBECCA J. JACOBus, Mrs. MARY A. EWART,
Mrs. G. LADD, Miss E. B. CHEEsBORoUGH and
Miss CATHARINE q. PoYAS-a sisterhood Of shining
stars The columns of our papcr viii be- enriched with
contributions from the chastc and elegant pens Of Claude
CuroIna Sigma Jurcnis, Freddie trakteow, Delta, Pei
ham Willie Lghtheart, Tom Lynn, Charlie Wildrood,
Louise anhcim Kute r. Moreond, Iola, Nellie. Tocoah,
Stella and Maud thus combining brilliant conbutory
staff whose merits have been recognized and justly appre
cated. .
We will spare no pains to make THE PORTFOLIO the
Juvenile paper of the South II will be neatly printed In
clear type upon tine book paper quarto orm OF good sze
and among It's many attractions will contain PrOmcnade,
I'm which our tair friends invited TO walk with US into
every southern heart aud home ifut Is open to us;
ssittlc FarIner'' and "Dnlry Maids Apartment 30 "Flo
ra Colnn,' In which the ettles flowers will bud; to
gether with devoted to the 'Brigade of Ifany."
where our smallest friend Gun shine. -..-. &
The Portfolio will be furnished ut the following reasona
bic rates: ,.sg - i~..-. --a .s.t .. -.
Single Copies, forOne year. w
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lis Palcblc clpoys in Advance. -...,. az.
. SAMUEL l.. HAMMOND, ! p,b,;sbors
, ..E 80. FREDERICK w MILLER, A''' U
Charleston, May 10, 19 If