The Whig standard., 1843-12-14
PROSPE us.

TINE undersigned, believing that cheap daily
Whir newsnaper at the seat Of Government
would prove a valuable auxiliary TO the Whig cause
during The approaching Presidential contest, will
publish or "a ~ as,asd rs Se'g WSig gaper ene
THE WHIG STAND ARD,
devoted 70 the principles and policy of that party
laid down in the following declarations ~ HENRY
CLAY: s tssf ff5 is all
4. IA sound National Currency, regulated by the
will and authority Of the Nation; s..
3. IAN adequate revenue, with fair protection to
:. I.t rsst.aints On the Executive Power, embrac-
+, ing further restrictions on the exercise o. the
Veto;
with an equitable distribution Of the proceeds Of the
Il sales Of it among the States;
6 8 An honest and economical administration oi the
IA 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" @ II #s.f
To this annunciation we believe every true and
ardent Wing will fayorably respond Inc hearts oi
the Wing army, whose ranks were unbroken, and
whose banners foated unstricken during the CAM
ragn Of 40, must, everywhere, swell with glorious
bride at the memory Of the past and their hopes en-
couraged by their joyous anticiPatons OF the Iutare
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 ensue? There at this time fire opposi-
tion papers at the Seat of Government EACH IN its
way. endeavoring to sap the foundations Of the Whg
party, and blasting the prosperity OF the country
by tho measures they propose Shall we not rally
against the foes excited by these emssaries whose
corrupt and atrocious motives are manifest ny tnelr
carly wrangling for spoils which they never can WIN
We know the response of millions OF freemen VIII
bersAv, RALLy!' Already the "hum of either
army Silly sounds;n already the general furnishing
of arms gives dreadful note Of preparation ! then
let ours be bright and aling sword IN the
conflict Let us rally under leader upon whose
standard is inscribed Liberty Order, the Co.stfu-
tion >, whose great political and personal virtues
enlear him to every generous heart, and whose
natriotism has never been exceliedlet US rally lor
HEyRY CLAY, the Statesman and Sage, the friend OF
he worlSinrman the idol Of his country, which, Tor
forty wears. next to his God has had his chet care
t In addition to the thorough Wing course wh'cn
this paper will pursue, Its readers WI" ne iu!lsnoa
District. and the general news of the day.
= The daily hour Of publication will be o'ciocx IN
tho morning; and during the session OF Congress
synopsis of its proceedings will be given up 10 adJoui
,nent by able reporters enabling US thus to transmit
abroad, through its columns, whatever OF interest
may transpirt, at the earliest hour.
,I'HE WnIG STANDARD will be published, dal'y, a.
IL, cents per week, yable to the carriers.
The papcr vii be mailed to subscribers out OF tne
District at As per annun, payaOic snrm@o'y :" Au
vance. or for shorter period at the above rate.
AZ soon as the Presidential campaign shall be larry
opened weekly paper at one doHar Jor i"e company"
,yill bc published for country circulation.
p. s. All communications by mail must be post
i,,,;d or they will remain in the post Office
paw - =. 54 JOHN r. TOWERS.