The Portland daily press., 1862-07-29

Both of the above named papers will labor to
inculeate in no dctatorial spirit, sound political prn
ciples and to promote the material interests of the
State, and of the City of Portland its interests
Irvine with, and inseparablc 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
indelliby impressed himself upon the nations heart
as an incorruptible patriot, nfexibe Chief Mag
strate, and an honest man; the ability of whose adj
ministration is most signay exhibited not only in
the matehless 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 zcalously 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 reuted the allegation of its
enemies that its designs and Tendencies were Sec
tional, and trumphanty 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 disloyal
spirit, and nasmuch it is the only party which at
present seems competent to the great prn-
ciples underlying all free Governments, the Press
will cordially sustain the organization of that party
not with design to foster mere parzan spirit, but
in the full consciousness that it embodies the true
principles upon which our government rests and af-
fords the only available of accomplishing such
results as lofty patriotism imperativey demands.
1t will neither seek nor endorse any compromises
with 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 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
cipation, as proposed by President Lincoln and all
other constitutional looking to peaceful
removal of our greatest "mora 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
do not lose sight of the fact that 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 are required by 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 viii in BIO neglected Particular atten-
ton win be given to the Commercial and Maritime
interests. 1t 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 and family circle. The Editors, not I'M
known TO the people of Maine, win give their undiv-
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-
tirey new type, a sheet as large as that of any
daily in Maine, and issued every morning, tsun-
days excepted,l at So per annum. Subscriptions for
less than SIX months, 80 cents per month.
The MAINE STATE Press, large. neatly printed.
aud well filled 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 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. FosTRR,l
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 paper to the hearty support of the
People of Maine.
Nav, 1862