The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1843-11-21
PROSPE C TUS.

TIME undersigned, believing that cheap daily
| Wing newspaper at the seat OF Government
during the approaching Presidential contest, will
publish, on, the first Monday in November neat,
thorough and decided Wing paper entitled,
THE WING STANDA D,
devoted to the principles and policy Of that party, as
laid down in the following declarations by HENRY
CLAY:
I GA sound National Currency, regulated by the
will and authority of the Nation;
2. An adequate revenue, with fair protecton 70
American Industry;
ing further restrictions on Inc eAercisc u 'i0
a. "a faithful administration Of the Public Domain
with an equitable distribution Of the proceeds Of the
sales of it among the States;
General Government, leaving public officers per.
fect freedom of thought, and of the right Of sui
frape but with suitable restraints against improper
interference in elections;
G. can amendment OF the Const!ut,on ii.nlng .l,e
incumbent of the Presidential Office to single
term.n
To this annunciation we believe every true and
ardent Wing viii favorably respond. The hearts OF
the Wing army, whose ranks were unbroken, and
whose banners Hoated unstrcken during the cam
raign of 40, must everywhere, swell with glorious
pride at the memory Of the past and their hopes en-
couraged by their joyous ancipations OF the iuture
It is true a 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 ensues There are at this time tpe OPPOSE
ton papers at the Seat of Government each, in its
wav endeayorng 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 emissares whose
corrupt and arocious motives are manifest by tneir
early wrangling for spos which they never can WIN
We know the response of millions OF freemen VIII
he GAY. nALLY!' Already the hum Of either
army sty soundsn already the general furnishing
Of arms gives dreadful note Of preparations" then
let ours be bright and death-deang sword m the
conflict Let us rally under leader upon whose
standard is inscribed Liberty, Order the Conshta-
ton - whose great political and personal virtues
endear him to every generous heart and whose
patriotism has never been exceed-let us rally Tor
HrNRy CLAY, the Statesman and Sage, the friend oil
the workngman, the idol of his country, winch, 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'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 Oh interest
NAV transpire, at the earliest hour
i'Hr Vine STANDARD will be published, daily, at
10 cents per week, payable TO the carriers.
The paper will be mailed to subscribers out oil the
District at AS pcr annum payable invariably in adj
vance, or for shorter period at the above rate
AS soon as the Presidential campaign shall be fairly
opened weekly paper at one dollar for The campaign
will be published for country circulation.
p S. All communications by mail must be posi-
paid, or they will remain in the post Office.
f' s JOHN It. TOWERS.