The Portland daily press., 1862-08-12

circulation throughout the State.
Both of the above named papers will labor to
nculcate in dictaoral spirit sound political prn-
ciples and to promote the material interests of the
State, and of the City of Portland its interests
Irvine with, and are inseparabe 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
ndelbly impressed himself upon the nations heart
incorruptibe patriot, an infexiblc Chief Mag.
istrate and an honest man. the ability of whose adj
ministraton is most signally 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 viii zealousy 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
tional. 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 disoyal
spirit and inasmuch as it is the only party which at
Pieocht tttiHs competent 10 conserve the great
ciples underlying all free Governments the PRESS
will cordially sustain the organization of that party
not with design to foster mere parzan spirit, but
in the full consciousness that it embodies the true
principles upon which government rests and af
fords the only available means of accomplishing such
results as lofty patriotism imperativey demands
1t will neither seek nor endorse any compromises
with men in rebellion against the laws Of the land
but will incncae 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
non 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 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 secure gradual eman-
cipation, as proposed by President Lincoln and all
other constitutional measures looking to a peaceful
removal of greatest moral political and social
evil" will find in the PRESS a generous and hearty
support.
While thus distinctly announcing the general course
proposed for the Press, and intending that alike in
and in peace-in country's peril and in its
triumph, ii 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 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 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 no be neglected Particular atten-
ton will be given to the Commercial and Maritime
interests. will be the aim of its conductors 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 undiv
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-.
tireiy new type. sheet large as that of any
daily in Maine, and issued every morning. tSun-
days excepted,1 at So per annum. Subscriptions for
less than SIX months, 80 cents per month.
The MAINE STATE PRESS. large, neatly printed
and well filled with the of the week. and orig
ina and selected Political, Agricultural Literary and
Miscellaneous reading making it specially adapted TO
the Family Circle, will be issued weekly at $50 per
year, Invariably in advance. To any person sending
the names of dre nec subscribers, cash in advance
an extra copy will be sent gratis.
N A. FosTER,l
j. +. GILMAN n. A. FOSTER & Co., Publishers.
j. b. HALL.
Portland May 49, 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
May. 1862