Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-07-04
THE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES THIS

L particular tnic when have severed every political
ticwhch bound In vassalage arrogant and oppres
svc North when have pucked stars from the hate
m and communicating atmosphere OF fanatcism, and placed
them in the clear blue of own Southern sky, that they
may shine encirccd with halo of truth, adjoining our own
bright sunny land with their glorious lustre when we have
erected new Republic declared our independence to the
world peculiarly becomes lis az people, 10 withdraw that
patronage, hitherto so literally bestowed upon those who
have proven themselves worst enemies, and extend
helping hand to those $50 the manor bom, who are true TO
our institutions true to our principles, and to our native
homc we should throw of all shackes that hold us In any
wise dependent upon section whose creed nmical to
template with pure and holy love of brotherhood.
character ofter literature We have nteecs which will
pale before nOne Authors, whose graceful pens drop ink
lets Of god and strew shining pearls Of thought Let US,
then, turn our faces from the Morrill, and seek literature for
old and young within borders-establish literary
enterprises OF our own, and foster and maintain them Be-
eving that the desre nay Intention, of our people 10
do this, we propose 10 establish
SOUTHERN JUVENILE PERIODICAL,
,and creby fill vacuum, which has existed since the de-
nisc years ago. of the sweet little "Rose Bud" We,
therefore, confidently appeal to a 10 aid In establishing the
enterprise upon 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 TO 'Truth, Virtue
and Temperance" which shall not only become an agree
able and amusing companion for the young, but by the OBJ
servancc of high moral tone, seek to instruct The rising
mind, and teach the youthful heart.
As far we able, will make II interesting TO all.
have kindly consented TO assist III making THE PORTFO-
lilo rich with sparkling gemsthe Southern asphodes OF
thought Of those who have thus voucsafed their aid, we
permitted TO esteemed poet-fnend, JAMES
WOOD DAVIDSON, REV. c. 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. {. H., and the following ladies' s:-MRs. NJ. MARTIN,
MRS. CAROLINE Fl. GLOVER, Mrs. LAURA GWYN,
Mrs. REBECCA J. JACOBUS, Mrs. MARY A. EWART,
Mrs. G. LADD, MISS f. b. CHEESBOROUGH, 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, renis, Freddie Franeiow, Della, Pei
anm, Willie Lishhear, Tom Lynn, Charlie Widpood,
Louise Manhe Kate r. Morcand, Ifola, Nellie, 7oeoah,
Stella and Maud thus combining brilliant conribltory
staff whose merits have been recognized and justly appe-
ciated.
We will spare pains to make THE PORTFOLIO the
juvenile paper OF the South 1t will be neatly printed in
clear type, upon fine book paper quarto o OF good size
and among It's many attractions will contain Promenade"
in which fair friends invited to walk with into
every southern heart and home that is open TO us;
"Jokcr's Budget" which shall unfold rare wicims;
"Lue Faner,' and "Dairy Maids Apartment % "Fo-
raj COmn in which the prettiest flowers will bud; to-
ccher with corner devoted the Brigade Of Infantry
where our smallest friend shine.
The Portfolio will be furnished at the following reasona-
ble rates:
Single Copies, foronc year, %