The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1862-07-19

printed HeeRty paper intended specially for general
circulation throughout the State
Both of the above named papers will labor to
inculcae. in dictatorial spirit, sound political prn
cpIes 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
indelibly impressed himself upon the nations heart
as an incorrupble patriot, infexible Chief Mag
istrae, and an honest man; the ability of whose adj
ministration 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 zcalousy 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 refuted the allegation of its
enemies that its designs and tendencies were Sec
tonal, 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 dsloyal
spirit, and inasmuch it is the only party which at
present seems competent to the great prin-
cipes 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 of accomplishing such
results as lofty patriotism imperatively demands
1t will neither seek endorse any compromises
with men in rebellion against the laws of the land
but viii 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 will 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 secure gradual eman-
cipaton, as proposed by President Lincoln and all
other constitutional measures looking TO peaceful
removal of our 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
triumph, it shall speak with no uncertain voice we
do not lose sight of the fact that true men have hon
cstly 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 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 to the advancement of the 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 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 undyi-
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 on sheet large as that of any
daily in Maine, and issued every morning, tsun-
days exccptedl at SIS per annum Subscriptions for
less than SIX months, so cents per month.
The MAINE STATE PRESS, large, neatly printed
and well filled with the of the week. and orig
iDa and selected Political Agricultural Literary and
Miscellaneous reading, making IL specially adapted TO
the Family Circle, will be issued weekly at 81 so per
year, Invariably in advance. To any person sending
the names of fre subscribers, cash in advance,
an extra copy will be sent gratis.
n. A. FosTER,)
j. r. GILMAN! n. A. FOSTER & Co. Publishers
j. Il. HALL.
Portland May 49, 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
LEONARD ANDREWS,