The Portland daily press., 1862-07-01

printed ceekiy paper. intended specially for general
circulation throughout the State.
Both of the above named papers will labor 10
incucate, In dicatoral spirit, sound political prn-
cipes and to promote the material interests Of the
State and of the City of Portland as its interests
twine with, and are nscparable from, those of the
State.
Politically, the Press will give earnest cordial
and generous support TO the administration OF ABRA-
HAN LINCOLN. who in little more than one year, has
indcbly impressed himself upon the nations heart
incorruptble patriot. an innexible Chief Mag
istrate, and honest man. the ability Of whose adj
ministraton is most signally exhibited mot only in
the matchless operations Of army and navy, but
in the unparalleled fact that, in the midst of this
gigantic rebellion. our Government securities arc
selling at premium. II viii zealously labor to ex-
hibit 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 Of its history already
written has successfully reated the allegation of its
enemies that its designs and tendencies were scc-
tional. and triumphantly vindicatcd its claim to a
just and liberal Nationality, has remained steadast
in its devotion to the Union while other organizations
have so generally become infected with disloyal
spirit and inasmuch it is the only party which
present seems competent to the great prin
cipes underlying all free Governments. the PRKss
will cordially sustain the organization of that party
not with design to foster a parzan 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 lofty patriotism imperafivey demands
1t will neither seek nor endorse any compromises
with men in rebellion against the laws of the land
but will ncucate loyalty to the great central idea Of
all true democracy-that the majority must govern.
Upon the exciting question Of Domestic Slavery 1t
may be proper to say, that while the Press will
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 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
cipaton, 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
and In peacc-in country's peril and in its
triumph. IL shall speak with uncertain voice. we
do not lose sight of the fact that true have hon.
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 q 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 will
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 will be the aim of its conductors to make
it indispensable institution of the State, and ge-
nal and welcome visitor in every workshop count
ing-ho1se, and family circle. The Editors not I'M
knowE TO the people of Maine will give their undivi-
ded energies to the work before them. and labor to
make such paper 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
tirely new type, on a sheet as large as that of any
daily in Maine and issued every morning, tSun-
days excepted.l at s5 per annum Subscriptions for
less than SIX months. 50 cents per month
THE MAINE STATE Press large, neatly printed,
and well filed with the of the week. and orig
nal and selected Political Agricultural Literary and
Miscellaneous reading making IT specially adapted to
the Family Circle will be issued weekly, at so per
year. idvariaby in advance. To any person sending
the names of dre subscribers, cash in advance
an extra copy will be sent gratis.
n. A. FosTEg,l
1T GILMAN MA. FOSTER Co., Publishers.
j. Is. 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.