The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1862-08-16
THE MAINE STATE PRESS

and telegraph.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS
Is large. well-fed, carefully edited, and neatly
printed fceeky paper, intended specially for general
circulation throughout the State.
Both of the above named papers will labor to
inculcae. in dicatoral spirit sound political prin-
cples and to promote the material interests of the
State and of the City of Portland its interests
Irvine with, and inseparabe 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 than one year, has
indellibly impressed himself upon the nations heart
as an incorruptble patriot, infexble Chief Mag
istrate, and an honest man the ability of whose adj
mnstration is most signally 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 a premium. 1t will zealously labor to ex-
hibt and defend sound Republican principles, and,
inasmuch as political organizations have become
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 refuted the allegation of its
tional, 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 a disloyal
spirit. and inasmuch it is the only party which at
present competent to the great prin-
ciples underlying all free Governments the Press
will cordially sustain the organization of that party
not with design to foster a partizan spirit but
in the full consciousness that it embodes the true
principles upon which our government rests, and af.
fords the only available means of accomplishing such
results as lofty patriotism imperatively demands
1t will neither seek nor endorse any compromises
with men in rebellion against the laws of the land
but will inculcate loyalty to the great central idea Of
all true democracy-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 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 resist the tide Of
events that destined to sweep from existence
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-
cipaton, as proposed by President Lincoln, and all
other constitutional measures looking to 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
proposed for the Press, and intending that alike in
war and in peace-in country's peril and in its
triumph, it shall speak with uncertain voice. we
do not lose sight of the fact that true have hon.
estly differed, and that. coming by different routes
they find themselves travelling parallel roads;
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tween those who are 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 will
be earnestly devoted the advancement of the best
interests of the city and State Its Local Depart
ment viii in be neglected. Particular atten-
ton will be given to the Commercial and Maritime
interests 1t will 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 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 en-
tirely type, a sheet as large as that of any
daily in Maine and issued every morning. tsun-
days excepted at SIS per Subscriptions for
less than srx months, so cents per month.
The MAINE STATE Press, large, neatly printed,
and well filed with the news of the week, and orig
ina and selected Political Agricultural Literary and
Miscellaneous reading, making it specially adapted to
the Family Circle will be issued weekly at 81 80 per
year. Invariably in advance. To any person sending
the names of fire subscribers, cash in advance
an extra copy will be sent gratis.
n. A. FosTER,)
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.
Nav 1862