The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1862-07-18

Both of the above named papers will labor to
inculcae in dictatoral spirit sound political prn-
cples and to promote the material interests of the
State and of the City Of Portland as its interests
Irvine with, and inseparable 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 more than one year has
indellibly impressed himself upon the nations heart
as an incorruptiblc patriot an inexible Chief Mag
istrate, and an honest man; the ability of whose adj
mnstration is most sgnally exhibited, not only in
the machless 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 zealousy labor to ex-
hibt 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 refted 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 a disloyal
spirit and nasmuch ii is the only party which at
present seems competent to the great prn-
ciplcs underlying all free Governments the PRESS
will cordially sustain the organization of that party
not with design to foster partzan spirit, but
in the full consciousness that it embodies the true
principles upon which our government rests and af
fords the only available means of accomplishing such
results lofty patriotism imperativey demands
1t will neither seek 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.
IpOu tho uazt;o ~
may be proper to say, that while the Press will sane
ton no interference with the constitutional or legal
rights of loyal men, II 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 eman
cipation, as proposed by President Lincoln and all
other constitutional measures looking to peaceful
removal of our greatest 'mora political and social
eyii.' 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 countrys peril and in its
triumph it shall speak with no uncertain voice. we
do not lose sight of the fact that men 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 n 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
mcnt viii in be neglected Particular aiten-
tion will be given TO the Commercial and Maritime
interests twill be the aim OF its conductors to make
IL indispensable institution Of the state and re-
nial aud welcome visitor in every Workshop count
ing-housc, and family circle The Editors, not nm
known to the people of Maine. will give their undiy-
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. sheet as large as that of any
daily In Maine. and issued every morning, tsun-
days excepted at IS per annum. Subscriptions for
les than sIx months. 30 cents per month
THE MAINE STATE Press. large neatly printed
and wei filed with the of the week. and orig
ina ard selected Political Agricultural Literary and
Miscellaneous reading. making II specially adapted to
the Family Circle will be issued weekly at so per
year. Invariably In advance To any person sending
the names OF IRE ne~ subscribers cash in advance,
an extra copy will be sent gratis.
J. I. GILMAN. n. A. FOSTER & Co, Publishers
j. Ii. HALL.
Portland, May 10. 1862.
The undersigned cordially approve the enterprise
projected in the foregoing Prospectus and earnestly
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