The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1862-08-14

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circulation throughout the State.
Both of the above named papers will labor to
inculcate. in dictatorial 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 are 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 year, has
indellibly impressed himself upon the nations heart
an incorruptible patriot, inhcxibe Chief Mag
istrae, and honest man; the ability of whose ad
ministration is most sgnaly exhibited not only in
the matches 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 zeaously 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 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
tiona, 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 disloyal
spirit, and inasmuch 1t Is the only party which at
present seems competent to conserve the great prn
ciples 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 1t embodes the true
principles upon which government rests, and af-
fords the only available of accomplishing such
results 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, 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 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
cipation, proposed by President Lincoln, and all
other constitutional looking TO a 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
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 find themselves travelling parallel roads;
and, instead of seeking to widen the differences be-
tween those who 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 will in be neglected. Particular atten-
ton win be given to the Commercial and Maritime
interests 1t will be the aim of its conductors make
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 viii 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 trnc to the popular instincts.
THE PORTLAND DAILY Pass is printed with en-
tirely new type, on sheet as large that of any
daily in Maine, and issued every morning, lSun-
days excepted,l at IS per annum Subscriptions for
less than sgx months 80 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 1t specially adapted TO
the Family Circle viii be issued weekly at s150 per
year, Invariably in advance To any person sending
the names of ire subscribers, cash in advance,
an extra copy viii be sent gratis.
u GILMAN, Ma FOSTER Co.. Publishers.
j. b. HALL.
Portland, May 10, 1862.
Tho 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. 1852.