The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1843-12-21
PROSP E 7 us.


Wing newspaper at the seat Of Government
would prove valuable auxiliary to the Wing cause
during the approaching Presidential contest, will
nublish, on the first Monday in November merf,
thorough and decided Wing paper, entitled,
THE WING STAN D Ar D,
devoted to the principles and policy of that party as
laid down in the following declarations by HENRY
CLAY:
liza sound National Currency, regulated by the
will and authority Of the Nation;
g. An adequate revenue, with fair protection 10
q Lust restraints on the Executive Power, embrace
ing further restrictions on the exercise Of the
Veto;
a. ga faithful administration Of the Public Domain,
with an equitable distribution OF the proceeds OF the
sales of it among the States;
s. aAn honest and economical administration OF the
General Government, leaving public officers per-
feet freedom of thought, and OF the right OF sui
frage, but with suitable restraints against improper
interference in elections;
s. can amendment Of the Constitution limiting the
incumbent Of the Presidential Office to single
ternl.''
To this annunciation we believe every true and
ardent Wing will favorably respond. The hearts OF
the Wing army, whose ranks were unbroken, and
whose banners Roated unstricken during the cam
raign Of 40 must, everywhere, swell with glorious
pride at the memory of the past and their hopes en-
couraged by their Joyous ancipations OF the tuture
It is true nightmare of treachery now rests upon
the energies Of the party; but shall we not arouse
to the importance of the political conflict which 10
about to ensue? There at this time Joe opposl-
ton papers at the Seat of Government each, IN It's
way endeavoring to sap the foundations OF the wing
party and blasting the prosperity Of the country
by the measures they propose. Shall we not rally
against the foes excited by these emissares whose
corrupt and atrocious motives manifest by their
early wranging for spes which they never can win
We know the response of millions oil treemen VIII
be FAY, RALLY ' Already the /" hum OF either
army Silly sounds;' already the general furnishing
of arms gives dreadful note of preparation = then
let ours be bright and death-deaiing sword in the
conflict Let us rally under leader upon whose
standard is inscribed Liberty, Order, the Conslstts-
tio,, whose great political and personal virtues
endear him to every generous heart, and whose
patriotism has never been excelled-et us rally Tor
HENRY CLAY, the Statesman and Sage, the TREND OF
the workingman, the idol OF his country, WHICH, Tor
forty%ears next to his God, has had his chief care
In addition to the thorough Wing course which
this paper will pursue, its readers Will pc furnished
with the earliest local intelligence OF the city ana
District and the general news OF the day.
The daily hour of publication will be + O'CLOCK IN
ths morning; and during the session Of Congress
synopsis of its proceedings will be given up to adjourn
mcnt by able reporters enabling us thus TO transmit
abroad, through its columns, whatever OF interest
7 may transpirc, at the earliest hour
I ,fHE Wine STANDARD will be published, daily, at
10 cents per week, payable to the carriers.
The paper will be mailed to subscribers out OF the
District at As per annun, payable invariably in adj
vance, or for shorter period at the above rate;
AS soon as the Presidential campaign shall be larry
opened weekly paper, at one dollar for the ca"pa'g's'
will be published for country CIRCULATION
-s p S. All communications by mail must be posi-
maid. or they will remain in the post Office
f"'N' II - JOHN r.. TOWERS.