The Portland daily press., 1862-08-15

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printed ,ceekty paper intended specially for general
circulation throughout the State.
Both of the above named papers will labor to
inculcate in dictatoral spirit sound political prn
cples 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 earnest cordial,
and generous support to the administration of ABRA
HAM LINCOLN, who in little more than year, has
indellibly impressed himself upon the nations heart
an incorruptible patriot, infexible Chief Mag
istrae, and honest man; the ability of whose adj
minstration is most sgnally exhibited, not 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 are
selling at premium. 1t will zealousy 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 reted the allegation of its
enemies that its designs and tendencies were Sec
tiona and triumphantly vindicated its claim to
just and liberal Nationality. has remained steadfast
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 at
present competent to the great prin.
cples underlying all free Governments, the PRESS
will cordially sustain the organization of that party
not with design to foster partizan spirit but
in the full consciousness that it embodes the true
principles upon which government rests, and af-
fords the only available means of accomplishing such
results as lofty patriotism mperatively demands.
1t will neither seek nor endorse any compromises
with men in rebellion against the laws of the land
but will incucate loyalty to the great central idea of
all true dcmocracy-that the majority must govern.
Upon the exciting question of Domestic Slavery it
may be proper to say that while the PRESS will sane
ton no interference with the constitutional or legal
rights Of loyal men, it will neither apologize for an
evil which constitutes the fouest blot upon our
national character attempt 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
cipation, proposed by President Lincoln, and all
other constitutional measures looking to a peaceful
removal of greatest "moral, political and social
evil" will find in the Press generous and hearty
support.
While thus distinctly announcing the general course
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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 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 a common patriot
ism to act in concert the Press viii 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 10 the advancement of tine 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 1t viii be the aim of its conductors make
II indispensable institution of the State and ge-
NAL and welcome visitor In every Workshop count
ing-house, and family circle The Editors, not I'M
known to the people of Maine. will give their undiy-
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 en-
tirely new type, sheet as large as that of any
daily in Maine, and issued every morning, (sun-
days excepted at s5 per annum. Subscriptions for
less than sIx months, 90 cents per month.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS large neatly printed
and well filed with the news of the week, and orig
inal and selected Political Agricultural Literary and
Miscellaneous reading, making it specially adapted
the Family Circle will be issued weekly at al 80 per
year. Invariably in advance. To any person sending
the names OF dre subscribers, cash in advance
an extra copy will be sent gratis.
n. A. FOSTER
j. I. GILMAN n. 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 new paper to the hearty support of the
People of Maine.
May. 1862.