The Portland daily press., 1862-07-08

Both of the above named papers will labor to
inculcate in no dictatoral spirit sound political prn
cples and to promote the material interests of the
State and of the City of Portland as its interests
Irvine with, and are inscparable from, those of the
State
Politically the Press will give an earnest, cordial
and generous support the administration of AsRA.
HAM LINCOLN. who in little more than one year, has
indellibly impressed himself upon the nations heart
as an incorruptible patriot, inexible Chief Mag
istrate, and an honest the ability of whose adj
minstration is most sgnally exhibited not only in
the matchless operations Of our army and navy but
in the unparalleled fact that in the midst of this
gigantic rebellion, our Government securities are
selling at premium. 1t will zcalousy labor to ex-
hibt and defend sound Republican principles and.
inasmuch as political organizations have become a
necessity in carrying into effect great principles of
political economy, and inasmuch as the Republican
party which, in the brief chapter its history already
written has successfully refuted the allegation of its
enemies that its designs and tendencies were Sec
tional, and triumphantly vindcated its claim to a
just and liberal Nationality, has remained steadfast
in its devotion to the Union while other organizations
have SO generally become infected with disioyal
spirit and inasmuch IL is the only party which at
present seems competent to the great prin-
will cordially sustain the organization of that party,
not with design to foster mere partizan spirit. but
in the full consciousness that it embodies the true
principles upon which government rests and af.
fords the only available of accomplishing such
results as lofty patriotism imperatvely demands
1t will neither seek nor endorse any compromises
with men in rebellion against the laws of the land
but will inculcatc loyalty to the great central idea of
all true democracy-that the majority must govern
Upon the exciting question of Domestic Slavery II
may be proper to say, that while the PRESS will sane.
ton interference with the constitutional or legal
rights of loyal men, it will neither apologize for an
evil which constitutes the foulest blot upon our
national character. attempt to resist the tide of
events that seems destined to sweep from existence
an institution which is the greatest anomaly in free
government. The emancipation of slavery in the
federal Capital the cooperation of the Federal with
the loyal State governments TO gradual cman-
cipation, as proposed by President Lincoln and all
other constitutional measures looking TO peaceful
removal of our greatest moral political and social
evil will find In the PRESS generous and hearty
support.
While thus distinctly announcing the general course
proposed for the PRESS and intending that alike in
war and in peace-in countrys peril and in its
triumph it shall speak with uncertain voice, we
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esty differed, and that, coming by different routes
they now find themselves travelling parallel roads;
and, instead of seeking to widen the differences be-
tween. those who required by a common patriot
ism to act in concert, the Press will labor hopefully
to encourage unity of purpose and harmony of act.
ion amoug all loyal men.
Aside from its political department. the Press viii
be earnestly DEVOTED to the advancement of the best
interests of the city and State. Its Local Depart
ment will In be neglected. Particular atten-
ton will be given to the Commercial and Maritime
interests II viii be the aim of its conductors to make
il an indispensable institution of the State and ge-
NAL and welcome visitor in every workshop count
ing-house aud family circle. The Editors, not un-
known TO the people of Maine will give their undivi-
ded energies to the work before them and labor to
make such paper as the city of Portland, the State
of Maine, and the exigencies of the times demand
one that shall be true to the popular instincts.
The PORTLAND DAILY Press is printed with en-
tirey new type. on a sheet large as that of any
daily in Maine. and issued every morning, tsun.
days excepted.) at IS per annum Subscriptions for
less than SIX months, 80 cents per month.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS. large. neatly printed,
and well filed with the news Of the week and orig
inai and selected Political agricultural Literary and
Miscellaneous reading making ii specially adapted to
the Family Circle, will be issued weekly at 81 so per
year, Invariably In advance. To any person sending
the names of IRE subscribers, cash in advance,
an extra copy win be sent gratis.
n. A. FosTER,)
IT. GILMAS, "a. FOSTER & Co.. Publishers.
j. b. HALL.
Portland, May 10, 1862.
The undersigned cordially approve the enterprise
projected in the foregoing Prospectus and earnestly
commend the paper to the hearty support of the
People of Maine.
May, 1862.
LEONARD ANDREWS.