The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1868-01-14
f N. A. FOSTER,
PUBLISHER OF THE PRESS,
No. 4 Printers' Exchange, Portland, Nc.


Notices of the Press.
From tn Round Table, New York, July, 1861
The Portland Press evinces a commendable ener-
gy In collating facts pertaining to the commercial
manufacturing and agricultural life Its State Its
editorial opinions are also expressed with unusual
weight, and it is the only provincial Journal in the
country that pays any considerable attention to Ca
madam events. Fl. fFf e. ta
[From the Waterville Mail, Oct. 1851
The proprietors OF the Press are sparing no ex-
pense In strengthening their editorial force and in
improving their paper in every department. A hrst
class daily may now be found without going out of
the State.
From tho Machias Republican, Dec. 1911
The Portland Press has Instituted a new feature
in its columns, that of culling the news from
every county 10 the State, and arranging q column,
ly good plan, and has added much to the already
well earned reputation of the Press tor reliable in
formation.
GFrom the Augusta Standard, Sept. 20, 1871
The Portland Evening Star Is conducted with
lar more msnness, dignity and honesty, than any
views with marked ability and defends them with a
zeal that betokens sincerity but TO descend
opponents. Its course in this respect is in marked
contrast with that OF the Press, published in the
same city.
from the Machas Republican, Oct. 24l
We learn, not for the first time, however, from
letter in the Bangor Wing and Courier, that Mr..
George Clifford young Augusta lawyer, has accent
ed situation on the editorial staff OF the Portland
Press Mr.. Clifford has been some time in that stu
ation and has done some good service and is capa-
be of doing much more. Mr. q. is an earnest and
devoted student and will be an acquisition to the
editorial corps OF Maine. rG -f0 ~
[From the Gardiner Home Journal Jan. IL
TIE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS enter 8 on the new
year with full and able corps OF editors and with
determination on the part of the publishers to
make it merit the large patronage it is receiving.
Our merchants should consult their interests and
take it instead OF supporting the Boston daies en-
tirely. .--..lt
[From the Lewiston journal, Jan. 81
For the excellent synopsis OF Legislative reports
which will appear in our first edition during tho
Maine Legislative session, VIC are indebted to the
Portland Press, which, with commendable enter
prise receives its report in special dispatches rom
the capital. lU
lFrcm the Kennebec Reporter, Jan. a.
THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS is not only credit
to the city but also to the State 1t is as large
as most OF the Boston daes and in point of ability it
deserves high rank. Its editorials are not often dull
but usually have fresh and sparkling style not CONS
mon in our daily exchanges. The Press also has
the full Geographic dispatches OF the Associated
Press, and regular correspondence from Washington
New York, and the principal cities of our own State
ayery neb W nave pe
of the days proceedings. Any movement that looks
to the material growth of the State always finds in
the Press hearty advocate. 1t should have large
list in all the prominent places of Maine.
For THOSE who desire family paper the weekly
edition OF the Press has much to commend it. Be
sides the carefully selected news OF the week, and
political matter, it has readable stories and choice
miscellany, attractive to the family circle.
From the Bath Times, Jan. A.
1t gives pleasure TO note the enterprise and en-
orgy of friends cf the Portland Press in the edi-
torial apd news departments Of that paper, No pa=
per in the Slate Is more fully up with the times than
Is the Press.
From the Tallowell Gazette, Jan. III
THE PORTLAND DAILY PREss.-This sterling
journal has for Maine reade the advantages which
belong to paper representing Maine interests, and
II presents summary of the current 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
commercial capitals Of the country, have for long
time given proof Of their ability. res
[Fiom the Wateryille Mail, June IA, 1867
THE PORTLAND PRRss-H. W. Richardson Esq,
has resumed his old position Of editOr~n chief of this
paper. MIR. Richardson's ability
has come to be widely known and recognized, and
his courtesy aud candor are acknowledged even by
his warmest political opponents. For u short lived
popularity be d not pander to prurient and vi
cious taste and in his earnest advocacy OF good
cause he does not unnecessarily greve his friends
nor thoughtlessly exasperate his opponents.