The Portland daily press., 1862-06-28
THE MAINE STATE PRESS

I'LL MAIN II III "A II llEkOkJ
Is large, well-flled, carefully edited and neatly
printed ,ceey paper, intended specially for general
circulation throughout the State.
Both of the above named papers will labor to
incucate in dictatoria spirit sound political prn-
cpes and to promote the material interests of the
State, and of the City of Portland as its interests
twine with, and inseparable 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
indeibly impressed himself upon the nations heart
as an incorruptible patriot, infexibe Chief Mag
istrate, and an honest man. the ability of whose ad
ministraton IL most signalIy exhibited not only in
the matchless operations of our army and navy but
In tho unparalleled fact that in the midst of this
gigantic rebellion our Government securities are
selling at premium. 1t viii zealously labor to ex
hibit 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 its history already
written has successfully refuted the allegation Of its
enemies that Its designs and tendencies were sec-
tional. and triumphantly lvindicatcd 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 ii is the only party which at
present seems competent TO conserve the great prn
ciples 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 embodies the true
principles upon which our government rests, and af
fords tho only available means of accomplishing such
results as loffy patriotism imperatiyoly demands
1t will neither seek nor endorse any compromises
with men in rebellion against the laws of the land
but will incucae loyalty to 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
tion no interference with the constitutional or legal
rights of loyal men, it viii neither apologize for an
evil which constitutes the foulcst blot upon our
national character, attempt 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 q 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 pcace--in country's peril and In its
triumph, 1t shall speak with no 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 4
and, instead of seeking to widen the differences be-
tween those who are required by common patriot
T. m
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 win in no case be neglected. Particular atten-
tion viii be given to the Commercial and Maritime
interests. twill be the aim of its conductors to make
it an indispensable institution of the State and ge-
nai and welcome visitor in every workshop. count
ing-housc, and family circle. The Editors, not un-
known to the people of Maine will give their undvi
ded energies to the work before thcm and labor to
make such paper as 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-
tirey new type, on sheet large as that of any
daily in Maine, and issued every morning, tsun-
days exccpted,l at s5 per annum Subscriptions for
less than s!x months, 60 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 it specially adapted to
the Family Circle, will be issued weekly, at 81 so per
year. idvariably In advance. To any person sending
the names of sre aec subscribers, cash in advance
an extra copy will be sent gratis.
N. A. FosTER,l
IT GILMAN, Ma. FOSTER Co.. Publishers
Portland, May 10, 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.