The Whig standard., 1843-12-12
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P ROSP E C1TiUtS.

Wing newspaper at the seat 81 Government
would prove valuable auxiliary to the wing cause
nubIish, on tie first Monday in .Nopen'ber nert,
thorough and decided Wing paper, entitled, q
THE WHIG STAN RD,
devoted to the principles and policy Of that party as
laid down in the following declat ations by HENRY
CLAY: fR 'rS
/. "a sound National Currency, regulated by the
will and authority Of the Nation; u
g. An adequate revenue with falr protection 20
American Industry;
g. Just restraints the Executive Power, emDrac-
ing further restrictions on the exercise OF the
Veto; ls
4, faithful administration of the Public Domain,
with an equitable distribution of the proceeds ofthe
sales of it among the States
s g An 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;
g. An amendment Of the Constitution limiting the
incumbent Of the Presidential office to single
term" . 4ss s 81
To this annunciation we believe every true and
ardent Whig will favorably respond The hearts Of
the Wing army whose ranks were unbroken, and
whose banners foated unstricken during the CAM
raign of 40, must, everywhere, swell WIN glorious
pride at the memory Of the past and their hopes en-
couraged by their joyous antlcpatlons OF the iuture
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 winch is
about to ensue? There at this time Gue opposi-
tion papers at the Seat of Government, each, in its
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 emissaries, whose
corrupt and atrocous motives are manliest by lner
early wranging for spoils whichthcy never can win!
We know the response Of millions OF freemen VIII
be Az, RALLvn' 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-dealing sword IN the
conflict Let us rally under leader upon whose
standard is inscribed Liberty, Order, the Consata-
ton y whose great political and personal virtues
endcar him to every generous heart, and whose
natriotsm has never been excellcd-let rally for
HrNRy Clay, the Statesman and Sage, the friend Of
the workingman, the idol Of his country, which Tor
FORTY years next to his God has had his chief care
In addition to the thorough Wing course which
this paper will pursue, its readers Will be FURNISHED
with the earliest local intelligence of the city and
District, and the general news OF the day.
The daily hour Of publication wall be O'CLOCK IN
the morning and during the session OF Congress
synopsis of its proceedings will be given up TO ADJOURN
ment by able reporters enabling us thus to transmit
abroad, through its columns, whatever OF interest
may transpire, al the earliest hour.
i'HE WHIG STANDARD will be pubxhed, daily, at
10 cents per week, payable to the carriers.
The paper vii be mailed to subscribers out OF the
District at rs per annum, payable s,pa'1aoy IN ao-
vance, or for a shorter period at the above rate,
AS soon as the Presidential campaign shall be fairly
opened, weekly paper, al one dollar for he canpag'
will be published for country circulation
PS S. All.communicatons by mail must be post
maid, or they will remain in the post Office iy
f' 5s5s JOHN L. TOWERS