The Portland daily press., 1862-08-01
THE MAINE STATE PRESS

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Is large well-flled carefully edited, and neatly
printed weeky paper intended specially for general
circulation throughout the State
Both of the above named papers will labor TO
nculcate, in no dctatoria 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 year, has
ndelliby impressed himself upon the nations heart
as an incorruptible patriot, nfexiblc Chief Mag
strate and honest man; the ability of whose adj
mnistration is most signaly exhibited not only in
the matches operations of army and navy, but
in the unparalleled fact that, in the midst of this
gigantic rebellion, Government securities are
selling at premium. II will zeaously labor to cx-
hibit and defend sound Republican principles and
inasmuch 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 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 ii 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 parizan spirit, but
in the full consciousness that it embodies the
principles upon which government rests. and af-
fords the only available of accomplishing such
results a lofty patriotism imperatvely demands.
1t will neither seek endorse any compromises
with men in rebellion against the laws of the land
but will inculcae loyalty to the great central idea of
all true democraey-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 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 destined TO sweep from existence
institution which is the greatest anomaly in free
government The emancipation of slavery in the
federal Capital the corporation of the Federal with
the loyal State governments, to gradual eman.
cipation proposed by President Lincoln, and all
other constitutional measures looking to peaceful
removal of greatest "noral, 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.
estly 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 aiten-
ton will be given TO the Commercial and Maritime
interests 1t win be the aim of its conductors TO make
it 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-
dcd energies to the work before them, and labor to
make such paper the city of Portland the State
of Maine, and the exgencies of the times demand
that shall be true to the popular instincts.
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS is printed with en-
tirely new type, a sheet large as that of any
daily in Maine, and issued every morning. lSun-
days excepted, at IS per annum Subscriptions for
less than sIx months, 80 cents per month
The MAINE STATE Press, large, neatly printed,
and well filed with the of the week, and orig
inal and selected Political Agricultural Literary and
Miscellaneous reading, making ii specially adapted
the Family Circle, viii be issued weekly at s15o per
year, Invariably in advance. To any person sending
the names of IRE subscribers, cash in advance
extra copy will be sent gratis.
n. A. FosTER,l
j. 7. GILMAN n. A. FOSTER & Co., Publishers
j. u. HALL.
Portland May 10, 1862
The undersigned cordially approve the enterprise
projected in the foregoing Prospectus and earnestly
commend the new paper to the hearty support of the
People of Maine.
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