Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1861-06-13
THE ssPORTFOLIO."-AT THIS

particular time when have severed every polltlcai
lie which bound us In vassalage arrogant and oppres-
syc North when we have plucked from the hate
full and communicating atmosphere oil fanatcisn ana paceu
them in the clear blue of our own Southern SKY tat hey
NAV shine encirced with halo Of truth, adoning our own
bright sunny land with their glorious lustre when we nave
erected new Republic, declared independence To e
world, 1t peculiarly becomes us a. people, to Withdraw at
patronage, hitherto literally bestowed upon those who
have proven themselves worst enemies, and extend
helping hand those o the manor bo who are true TO
our institutions, principles and to our native
home should throw of all shackes that hold US in any
wise dependent upon section whose creed In inimica to
s and w1ss o peH dS W NO
The intelligence of n people Is ever estimated ny tne
character oftheir literature We have nteects which will
pale before nome Authors whose graceful pens drop Ink
lets of gold and shining pearls of thought Let US,
then turn our faces from the North, and seek literature for
old and young within our own borders-estabsh hteray
enterprises OF o~n and foster and maintain them Be-
lleving Is the dese, nay nenon Of our people to
do this, We propose 10 establish a
SOUTHERN JUVENILE PERIODICAL,
Inland ereby fill Vacuum which has existed since the de-
mise year az Of the sweet e Ia So.s r. SS we
enterprise upon finn and substantial basis Believing
that appeal in vain, we shall at the rst or during
FOLIO," monthly periodical, devoted to 'Truth, Virtue
and Temperament whrh shall not only become an agree
able and amusing companion for the young but by the OBJ
Of high moral tone, seek 10 Instruct me rising
mind, and teach the youthful hesxs
As far az we are able, make interesting TO all.
Many of most gifted writers both Of prose and yse
have kindly consented assist In making THE PORTFO
LILO rich with sparkling gems-he Southern asphodels OF
thought. OF those who have thus vouchsafed their aid we
permitted 10 name esteemed poetfnend, JAMES
WOOD DAVIDSON, REV. c. P. GADSDEN, Rev. J. R.
KENDRICK, EDWIN HERRIOT, Dr.. A. l.. HAM
MOND, B. b. TOWNSEND, II. JUDGE MOORE, J.
ALMA PELOT, ED. LIMERICK SELL, p GOWAN, j.,
A. c. H. and the following ladies Mas. N. MARTIN,
MRS. CAROLINE II. GLOVER, MRS LAURA GWYN,
Mrs. .REBECCA J. JACOBt1S, MRS. MARY A. EWART,
Mrs. G. LADD, MISS z. B. CHEESBOROUGH, and
Miss CATHARINE C. POYAS-a sisterhOod Of shining
starr! The columns Of paper will be enriched with
contributions from the chaste and elegant pens Of Claude
Carolina, Sigma, trens Freddie Frankfeor, Delta, Pei
ham, Willie Lishthea7t, Tom Lynn, Charlie Uildacood
Louise Mannheim, Kate r. Moreland, pioa, Nellie Tocoah
Stella and Maud thus combining brilliant conributory
staff whose merits have been recognized and justly appr-
ciated.
We will spare no pains to make THE PORTFOLIO the
juvenile paper Of the Soutll II will be neatly printed In
clear type upon fine book paper quaro fo Of good size
and among it, many attractions will contain aNPromenade"
every southern heart and home that Is open to US
"J0kers Budget" which shall unfold witticilms
"Lic Farmer" and "Dairy Maids Apartment % "Flo-
ral Column" in which the pretties flowers will bud TO-
geer with corner devoted to the s'Bhgade OF Tnfanty
where smallest friend can shine.
The Portfolio will he furnished ut the following easona-
| be rates..
Single Copies foronc year, oo
| Ten. rnnje, ---..... q 90
rhIty Copies, 1or " ............. ........ = W
Fifty Copies, for g NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 10 w
tI7- PAYABLE alrd1s in adrunce.
SAMUEL l.. HAMMOND, I puh,,.h.,s
| FREDERICK w. MILLER "''''Ae'''
| Charleston, May 10, ID