The Portland daily press., 1866-02-06
To the Readers of the Press.

1t will be seen by the foregoing that Mr..
GILMAN, who was one of the original propr,e-
tors OF the PRESS, and has been connected
with 1t as chief Editor and joint publisher
irom Its commencement, has disposed of his
interest in the paper to the undersigned, and
is about to retire from its editorial depart
ment.
1t is to be expected that this announcement
will be received with expressions of regret by
the readers ofthe PRESS, who, through its col
umns have formed his silent but intimate ac-
quaintance. That the energy, tact and talent
which he has displayed in the general man
agement of the paper, and the high political
tone which it has maintained, have been ap-
proved and appreciated by the public, is evil
denced by the unexpected success which has
crowned the enterprise; success hitherto un-
precedented in the history of newspaper pub
fishing in this State; much of which Is un-
questionably due to the energy and skill with
which the editor has thrown himself into the
great struggle between liberty and slavery,
civilization and barbarism, loyalty and trea-
son, which has convulsed the nation during
the last four years. In retiring from the
PRESS he win carry with him the ardent wish
es of the loyal people of the State for his fu-
ture happiness and prosperity, as well as their
heartfelt thanks for the fidelity with which he
has combatted the common enemy whether
found with arms in his hands at the South,
or with treason on his lips at the North.
In assuming the sole proprietorship of the
PRESS it may not be improper to say that the
changes already alluded to will involve no
change in the political character of the paper
or in any other of its essential features. 1t
will be found the advocate of the inalienable
rights of all men as embodied in the Declare
ton of Independence, and which are yet to be
actualized through the united energy ofthe in
rincible Union party Of the nation 1t will
sustain the administration in the adoption of
all measures tending to restore the states late
ly in rebellion, to their normal relation to the
general government, which are founded upon
justice, liberty and equality
1t will studiously avoid all mere personal
controversies, but viii not hesitate to criticise
the actions of public men whenever public ne
cessity shall require it.
At an early day, an Agricultural Depart
ment" will be added to the Maine State Press,
which will materially enhance its value to the
farming interests of the State, and articles up
on that subject viii also occasionally appear in
the Daily. Such other improvements win
from time to time be made as the public in
terest may indicate or orexperience suggest.
The place made vacant by the retirement Of
Mr.. GILMAN viii be filed by gentleman
whose ability and experience are sure guar
antee that the high position which the PRESS
now occupies among the leading papers of
New England, will still be maintained, and
who, in connection with the present Assistant,
and the City and Commercial Editors, will
make the PRESS what the political emergen-
cies of the country demand, the business in
terests of the community require, and me-
cessity in every loyal household.
N. A. FOSTER.