The Whig standard., 1843-12-07
PR OSP E CTU S.

would proye a valuable auxiliary to the Wing cause
during the approaching Presidential contest, will
publish, on the first Monday ~ November ''ert,
thorough and decided Whig paper, entitled
THE w HIG STANDARD,
devoted to the principles and policy Of that party
laid down in the following declarations by HENRY
CLAY; b tt'
i. A sound National Currency, regulated by the
will and authority Of the Nation; .
g. can adequate revenue, with fair protection TO
American Industry
q "Just restraints on the Executive Power cmbrac-
ING further restrictions on the exercise of the
Veto; @'4
A. ssAfaithful administration Of the Public Domain,
with an equitable distribution of the proceeds Of the
sales Of it among the States;
S. An honest and economical administration Of the
General Government, leaving public officers per-
feet freedom of thought, and of the right OF suf-
frage but with suitable restraints against improper
interference in elections; 3
6. An amendment of the Constitution limiting the
incumbent of the Presidential Office to single
term.n @$ fsa IN as
To this annuncation we believe every true and
ardent Wing will favorably respond. The hearts Of
ths Whag ax1egs sysEs srnhFe1sea, asa
raign of 40, must, everywhere, swell With glorious
pride ri The memory Of the past and their hopes en-
couraged by their joyous anticpations OF the future
1t 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 IS
about to ensue9 There at this time fire oPposi-
ton papers at the Seat of Government, each in its
way, endeavoring to sap the foundations OF the Wing
party, and blasting the prosperity oi the country
BY the measures they propose. Shall we not rally
against the foes excited by these emssaries, whose
corrupt and atrocious motives are manifest by their
early wranglng for spoils which they never wini
We know the response Of millions Of freemen Will
be Az, RALLYu' 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 deathdealing sword in the
conflict Let us rally under leader upon whose
standard is inscribed Liberty Order, the Consitu-
ton J" whose great political and personal virtues
endear him to every generous heart, and whose
patriotism has never been excelledlet US rally Tor
HENRY CLAY, the Statesman and Sage, the friend Of
the workingnan, the idol Of his country, which, for
forty wears next to his God has had his chief care
III addition to the thorough Whig 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 will be o'clock in
the morning; and during the session Of Congress a
synopsis OF its proceedings will be given up to adourn-
ment by able reporters enabling us thus to transmit
abroad, through its columns, whatever Of interest
NAV transpire, al the earliest hour. 2 N 5 e
iHs WHIs STANDARD will be published, daily, at
10 cents per week, payable to the carriers.
The paper viii be mailed to subscribers out OF the
District at IS per annum, payable irvd'zaoty IN ad-
vance, or for a shorter period al the above rate
AS soon as the Presidential campaign shall pc fairly
will be published FOR country circulation.
p S. All communications by mail must be post
paid, or they will remain in the post office,
JOHN T.. TOWERS.