The Portland daily press., 1862-07-14

Both of the above named papers will labor to
incucate in dicaoral spirit sound political prin-
cpes 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 viii give earnest cordial
and generous support to the administration of ABRA-
HAM LINCOLN, who in little more than one year. has
indcbly impressed himself upon the nations heart
as an incorruptibe patriot, infexble Chief Mag
istratc and an honest man; the ability of whose ad-
ministraon is most signally exhibited, not 'ony in
the matchless 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 zealously labor to cx-
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 Hasmuch as the Republican
party which, in the brief chapter of its history already
written, has successfully refued the allegation of its
enemies that its designs and tendencies were Sec
tional, and triumphantly indicated 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 seems competent to the great prin-
ciplcs 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 il embodies the true
principles upon which our government rests and az
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 nculcate loyalty to the great central idea of
all true democracy-that the majority must govern.
Upon the exciting question of Domestic Slavery IL
may be proper to say that while the PRESS will sane
ton no interference with the constitutional or legal
rights of loyal men, it win neither apologize for an
evil which constitutes the foulest blot upon our
national character nor attempt to resist the tide of
events that seems 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 eman
cipaton. as proposed by President Lincoln and all
other constitutional measures looking to a peaceful
removal of greatest "morai 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 our 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
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 a common patriot
ism to act in concert the Pass 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 will in be neglected Particular atten-
ton win be given to tine Commercial and Maritime
interests II will be the aim of its conductors to make
it an indispensable institution of the State and ge
NAL and welcome visitor in every workshop, count
ing-house, and family circle The Editors, not un-
known to the people of Maine, will give their undivi-
dcd 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, sheet as large rs that of any
daily in Maine, and issued every morning, (Sun-
days excepted at SIS per annum. Subscriptions for
less than SIX 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 aud
Miscellaneous reading, making 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 IRE subscribers, cash in advance
an extra copy will be sent gratis.
n. A. FosTER,l
j. 7. 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.
May, 1862.