The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1843-11-08
. P R OSP E c I u s..

EIlHE. undersigned, DeHeVilS ulat u Ctitdp udiiJ
| Wing newspaper at the seat Of Government
would prove valuable auxiliary to the Wing cause
during the approaching Presidential contest, will
publsh. on the first Monday in .Novensber aert a
thorough and decided Wing paper, entitled,
THE w HIG STAN D Ar D.,
devoted to the principles and policy of that party as
laid down in the following declal atoms by HENRY
CLAY i
LEA sound National Currency, regulated by the
will and authority Of the Nation;
2. can adequate revenue, with fair protection TO
American Industry; ffsz AF 4
q inst restraints on the Executive Power, embrac-
ing further restrictions on the exercise Of the
Veto; t FT
A. GA faithful 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 sui
fraee, but with suitable restraints against improper
interference in elections; :. II. 81
incumbent Of the Presidential Office to single
term" So
To this annunciation we believe every true and
ardent Wing win favorably respond. The hearts Of
the Wing army, whose ranks were unbrokcn and
whose banners floated unstricken during the cam
napn Of 40, must everywhere, swell with glorious
bride at the memory Of the past and their hopes en-
couraged by their joyous anticpatons OF the future.
It's true a nightmare Of treachery now rests upon
the energies Of the party but shall we not arouse
to the Importance Of the political confilct winch IS
about to ensuei There are at this time fUe opposl-
ton papers at the Seat of Government eech, ~ ITS
way. endeavorng to sap the foundations OF the wing
party, and blasting the prosperity Of the country
BY the measures they propose. Shall we moi rahy
against the foes excited by these emssaries whose
corrupt and atrocious motives manifest BY their
early wrangling for spoils which they never can win
We know the response of millions Of freemen will
be CAV. RAILY!,' Already the hum Of either
army Silly sounds" already the general furnishing
Of arms ssgves 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 ~ whose great political and personal virtues
endearahim to every generous heart, ana whose
patriotism has never been exceled-let us rally
HENRY Clay, the Statesman and Sage, the friend OF
the workngman, the idol OF his country, whch' ior
forty years, next to his God, has had his chief care
In addition to the thorough Wing course whlcn
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 evening; and during the session OF Congress
synopsis Of its proceedings will be given up to that
hour by able reporters; enabling us thus to transmit
abroad, through its columns, whatever OIL interest
may transpire, at the earliest hour
TIE Vine 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 rs per annum, payable snuaTsao'y ~ au
vance, or for shorter period at the above rate,
AS soon as the Presidential campaign shall De larry
opened, weekly paper at one dollar Jcr t"e copag'''
will be published for country circulation
r. s. All communications by mail mast be post
paid, or they will remain in the post Office
fNN' JOHN T. TOWERS.