The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-17


country that pays aay considerable attention Ca
madam events.
tFrom the Waterville Mail, Oct. 25.l
The .proprietors OF the Press are sparing ex-
pense IN strengthening their editorial force, and in
improving their paper In every department. A first
class daily may now be found Without going out Of
| the State.
From the Machias Republican, Dee. 1871
The Portland Press has Instituted new feature
In Its news columns, that of culling the news from
every county in the State, and arranging column,
more or less according material This is certain
ly good plan, and has added much to the already
well earned reputation of the Press for reliable
formation.
[From the Augusta Standard, Sept. 20, 1851
The Portland Evening Star is conducted with
far more manliness dignity ard honesty, than any
other Republican paper in the State. 1t presents its
views with marked ability and defends them with a
zeal that betokens sincerity, but 10 descend
60 person. abuse, SANDER and vilcaton political
opponents. Its course In THIS respect is in marked
contrast VIII that OF the Press, published in the
same city.
[From the Maehias Republican, Oct. 2il
We learn, not for the first time, however, from
letter in the Bangor Wing and Courier, that Mr..
George Clifford, young Augusta lawyer, has accept
Press. Mr.. Clifford has been time In that stu
aion, and has done some good service and is capa-
be Of doing much more, Mr., &. is an earnest and
devoted student, and VIII be acquisition to the
editorial corps OF Maine.
III. IL
THE PORTLAND DALE PRESS enter on the new
year with full and able corps edito s. and with
determination on the part of he publishers, to
MAKE it merit the large patronage il 10 receiving
Our merchants should consult their interests and
take 1t instead OF supportng the Boston dailies
tirely.
From the Lewiston journal, Jan. 81
For the excellent synopsis of Legislative reports
which viii appear IN our first edition during the
Maine Legislative session, we are indebted 10 the
Portland Press, which, with commendable enter
in 1aa otaln
the CAPT al.
IFrcm the Kennebee Reporter, Jan.4.
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS is not only a credit
to the city but also to the State 1t is now as large
as most Of the Boston daes, and In point Of ability t
deserves high rank Its editorials are not ten dull
but usually have fresh and sparkling style
mon In our daily exchanges. The Press also has
the iull teegraph3 dispatches OF the Associated
Press, and regular CORRESPONDENTS from Washington
New York; and the principal cities of our State.
During the session Of The legislature it will have spe
csl dispatches every night containing the substance
of the days proceedings. ANY movement that looks
to the ma,eral growth of the State always finds in
the Press hearty advocate 1t should have a large
list in all the prominent places of Maine.
For those who desire family paier the weekly
sides the carefully selected of the week, and
pc itca matter. it has readable stories and choice
miscellany attractive to the family circle.
From the Bath Times Jan. Al
II gives pleasure to note the enterprise and en-
ergy of our friends IF the Portland Press in the edi.
toIiai anu news ueIaftments Oh tnaI paper. No pa
per in the Slate is more fully up with the times than
is the Press.
from the Hallowell Gazette, Jan. ILL.,
THE PORTLAND DAILY PREss.-This sterling
journal has for Maine readers the advantages which
belong to paper rerrese nting Maine interests, and
1t presents SUMMARY of tie fent history Of the
world. The reports ofthe proceedings of Congress
are given at length, and the regular correspondents
at Washington and New York, the political and
comme rcia capitals OF the country, have for a long
time given pioot of their ability.
tFfom the Waterville Mail, June A. 1871
THE PORTLAND PRFss.-B. W. Richardson Esq,
has resumed his old position Of itor.n chief of this
paper. Mr.. Richardson's ability
has come to be widely known and recognized, amt
hiH courtesy aud candor are acknowledged even by
his warrpest political opponents. For short-lved
popularity he es net pander to a prurient and vi
cious Taste; and in his earnest advocacy OF good
cause he does not unnecessarily grieye his friends
nor tbouehdessly exasperate his opponents.