Year: 1862

Both of the above named papers viii labor to
inculcae, in dicatoral spirit sound political prin
cples 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
indellibly impressed himself upon the nations heart
as an incorrupble patriot, infexible Chief Mag
istrafe, and an honest man. the ability of whose ad-
ministration is most signally 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, Government securities are
selling at premium. 1t will 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
tona and triumphantly indicated its claim to n
just and liberal Nationality, has remained steadfast
in its devotion to the Union while other organizations
have so generally become infected with disloyal
spirit and inasmuch it is the only party which at
present seems competent TO the great prin-





will cordially sustain the organization of that party,
not with design foster mere partizan spirit but
in the full consciousness that IL cmbodes the true
principles upon which our government rests and af.
fords the only available of accomplishing such
results as lofty patriotism imperatiyely demands
IL will neither seek nor endorse any compromises
with men in rebellion against the laws of the land
but will incncate loyalty to the great central idea of
all true democracy-thai the majority must govern
Upon the exciting question of Domestic Slavery. ii
may be proper to say that while the PRESS will sane
ton no interference with the constitutional or legal
rights of loyal men, il will neither apologize for an
evil which constitutes the foulest blot upou our
national character attempt to resist the tide of
events that seems destined to sweep from existence
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, proposed by President Lincoln, and all
other constitutional measures looking to a peaceful
removal Of our greatest moral, political and social
evil" viii 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-in country's peril and in its
triumph, it shall speak with no uncertain voice We





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
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 10 the advancement of the best
interests of the city and State. Its Local Depart
ment will in be neglected. Particular atten-
tion will be given to the Commercial and Maritime
interests II will be the aim of its conductors to make
ii indispensable institution of the State and ge-
NAL and welcome visitor in every Workshop count
ing-bouse, and family circle. The Editors, not un-
known to the people of Maine win give their undyi-
dcd energies TO the work before them and labor TO
make such paper as the city of Portland the State
of Maine, and the exigcncies of the times demand
one that shall be true TO the popular instincts.


The PORTLAND DAILY PRESS is printed with en-
tirely new type, ON sheet large as that Of any
daily in Maine, and issued every morning tsun-
days excepted,l at s5 per annum Subscriptions for
less than SIX months, so cents per month


THE MAINE STATE Press, large, neatly printed
and well filed with the news of the week. and orig
nal and selected Political Agricultural Literary and
Miscellaneous reading making it specially adapted to
the Family Circle, win be issued weekly. at sl50 per
year, idyarably in advance. To any person sending
the names of Sre Hec Subscribers, cash in advance.
extra copy viii be sent gratis


\. A. FOSTER


J. I. GILMAN, N.A. FOSTER & Co., Publishers.
j. Ii. HALL.


Portland May 10, 1862


The undersigned cordially approve the enterprise
projected in the foregoing Prospectus and earnestly
commend the new paper TO the hearty support Of the
People of Maine.


MAY 1852