The Portland daily press., 1862-07-26

c"cuiauoh throughout 'he otate.
Both of the above named papers will labor to
ncucate in no dctatoria spirit, sound political prin
ciples 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 AGRA
HAM LINCOLN, who in little more than one year, has
ndelliby impressed himself upon the nations heart
as an incorruptible patriot, infexible Chief Mag
strate, and an honest man; the ability of whose adj
ministration is most sgnaly exhibited not only in
the matchless 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-
hbit and defend sound Republican principles, and,
inasmuch as political organizations have become
necessity in carrying into effect great principles of
political economy, and inasmuch as the Republican
party which, in the brief chapter of history already
written has successfully refufed the allegation of its
enemies that its designs and tendencies were
tional, and trumphantly vindicated 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 a disloyal
spirit and inasmuch as 1t is the only party which at
present seems competent to conserve the great prn
cipies underlying all free Governments, the PRESS
VIII coruaiiy sustain the organization OF That party,
not with design to foster mere partizan spirit but
IN the iuil consciousness that IL emoodes the true
principles upon whch our government rests, and at
lords the only aVaaoe means OF accomplishing such
results as ioi'y patrousm imperanvely demands
IL VIII hei'her seek nor endorse any compromises
with men IN rebellion against the laws of the land.
put WI" hcuica'e Ioyaty 10 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
uon no interference with the constitutional or legal
rights OF loyal men, 1t viii 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
an institution which 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 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
war and in peace-n our country's peril and in its
triumph, 1t shall speak with no uncertain voice. VIC
do not lose sight of the fact that true men 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
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Aside from its political department, the Press will
be earnestly devoted 10 the advancement of the best
interests of the city and State. Its Local Depart
ment will in case be neglected. Particular atten-
ton will be given to the Commercial and Maritime