The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1862-08-05

Both of the above named papers will labor to
inculcate. in dctatoria spirit sound political prin-
ciples and to promote the material interests of the
State and of the City of Portland its interests
Irvine with, and inseparable from, those of the
State
Politically, the PRESS will give an earnest cordial
and generous support to the administration of ABRA-
HAM LINCOLN who in little more than one year has
indellibly impressed himself upon the nations heart
as an incorruptible patriot, nhexibe Chief Mag
istrae, and honest man; the ability of whose adj
ministration is most sgnaly exhibited, not only in
the matches 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 zeaously labor to ex-
hibit and defend sound Republican principles, and
inasmuch as political organizations have become
necessity in carrying into effect great principles of
political economy, and inasmuch the Republican
party which, in the brief chapter of its history already
written has successfully refted the allegation of its
enemies that its designs and tendencies were Sec
tional, and triumphantly indicated 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 disoyal
spirit, and inasuch 1t is the only party which at
present seems competent to the great prn-
cipes underlying all free Governments. the PRESS
will cordially sustain the organization of that party
not with design to foster mere partizan sprit but
in the full consciousness that II embodies tho ,rue
principles upon which government rests, and af-
fords the only available means of accomnI;sbi,g s,
results as lofty patriotism impcratvely demands.
Ii will neither seek nor endorse anv comnrom;ses
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 II
NAV be proper 10 saw that while tho ppvss v;,, .a,.
ton no interference with the constitutional or Icon,
RIGHTS of loval men ~ will ne;,her anoo,;zo cr a.
evil which cons,;,,,os tho c,,lost lilo, rno, an,
national character nor atemnt IN ras;st tho ,;d !,
events that seems destined 10 swecn from ex;,ence
an institution which i; The greatest anomalv in froe
government. The emancination of slavery in tbe
federal CAPITAL the cooperatiop of the Federal with
the LOYAL State governments to secure gradual emap
cjpatiop. ms proposed bv President Lincoln. and all
other constitutional measures Iooliny 10 peacef,,l
removal of our greatest ..noral poitica and social
cyilo will find in the PREss a 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 our country's peril and in its
triumph it shall speak with no uncertain voice we
do not lose sight of the fact that true men have hon.
estly 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 are required by n common patr;ot..
ian, IN az, n, cone.rt tho ppxss viii lahor hs,,
M " - " ' INV ~ ~ o' "oPeiuiy
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Aside from its political department the Press will
be earnestly Devoted to the advancement of the best
interests of the city and State It's Local Depart
ment will in no case be neglected Particular atten.