The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1843-11-20

devoted u the principles and policy Of that party
laid down in the following declarations by Henry
CLAY ~ sskfs4.t4 aa~ 81 el6 ,s a3g II +.
1 6 A sound National Currency, regulated by the;
will and authority Of the Nation; .ei 2
9. An adequate revenue, with fair protection 70
American Industry; .6 yA li.s
q lust restraints on the Executive Power embrace
ing further restrictions on the exercise OF the
Veto; $500 fg ae tf.s,
with an equitable distribution of the proceeds Of the
sales Of it among the States;
& e An honest and economical administration OF the
General Government, leaving public officers per-
feet freedom Of thought and OF the right Oh SUI
frage but with suitable restraints against
interference in elections;
6 Al amendment Of the Constitution limiting the
incumbent of the Presidential Office to single
term 3 ~ sg8 ssiiGl ~
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 hoated unstricken during the cam
rapn Of 40, must, everywhere, swell with glorious
nr;e at the memory of the past and their hopes en-
couraged by their Joyous anticipatons Of the future
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 conihct which IS
about to ensues There arc at this time tce oppose
tion papers at the Seat Of Government cach, 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 emssaries whose
corrupt and atrocious motives are manifest Dy their
early wrangling for spoils which they never can VIM
We know the response of millions Of freemen will
be "Av, RALLY!' Already the hum OF either
army Silly sounds;' already the general furnishing
of arms gives dreadful note Of preparation s. then
let ours be bright and death-dealng sword IN the
conflict. Let us rally under leader upon whose
standard is Inscribed, Liberty Order, the Constt-
ton y whose great political and personal virtues
endear him to every generous heart, and whose
patriotism has never been excelledet us rally Tor
HKNRY Clay, the Statesman and Sage, the friend OF
the y6rkingman, the idol Of his country, which, Tor
FORTY wears 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 will be o'ciocx IN
the evening; and during the session OF Congress
synopsis Of its proceedings will be given up TO tnat
hour. by able reporters enabling us thus to transmit
abroad. through its columns, whatever OF interest
NAV transpire, at the earliest hour. ssa
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AS soon as the Presidential campaign shall De fairly
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win be published for country circulation.
P. S. All communications by mail must be post
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pN'e' = N'4a73 JOHN r. TOWERS. s