The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1843-11-18


j Wing newspaper at the seat Of Government
would prove valuable auxiliary to the Wing cause
during the approaching Presidential contests will
publish on the first Monday 10, November nert a
thorough and decided Wing paper, entitled,
THE w HIG STANDARD,
devoted to the principles and policy of that party
laid down in the following decla' atoms by HENRY
CLAY: a5 f5a =. 2as s a8Fta
l.uA sound National Currency, regulated by the
will and authority Of the Nation;
g. An adequate revenue, with fair protection to
American Industry; lest-s f1t.
g. Just restraints on the Executive Power, embrac-
ing further restrictions the exercise OF the
Veto; a
a. "a faithful administration Of the Public Domain,
with an equitable distribution Of the proceeds ofthe
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;
6saAn amendment OF the Constitution Hmltng the
incumbent of the Presidential Office to a single
term"
To this annunciaton we believe every true and
ardent Wing will favorably respond. The hearts Of
the Wing army, whose ranks were unbroken, and
whose banners Aoated unstricken during the cam
raign Of 40, must everywhere swell with glorious
pride at the memory Of the past and their hopes en-
couraeed by their Joyous antcipatons of the future.
Iii 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 are at this time fuc opposi-
ton papers at the Seat Of Government, each, in its
way cndeayorng 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 atrocious motives are manifest by their
early wrangling for spoils which they never can win
We Know the response of millions of 'freemen will
be CAY, RALLY!'' 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 death-dealng sword in the
conflict. Let us rally under leader upon whose
standard is Inscribed Liberty, Order the Co,asistas-
tior y whose great political and personal virtues
endear him to every generous heart, and whose
patriotism has never been exceled-let us rally tor
HENRY CLAY, the Statesman and Sage, the friend of
the workngman the idol of his country, which, for
forty years 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 a
synopsis Of its proceedings will be given up to that
hour by able reporters; enabling us thus to transmit
abroad, through its columns, whatever OF interest
may transpre, at the earliest hour
The WING 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 IS per annum payable snpd'ta6ty IN au-
vance, or for shorter period at the above rate.
As soon as the Presidential campaign shall be fairly
opened weekly paper at one dolh' for the campaign
will be published for country circulation.
P. S. All communications by mail must be post
paid or they win remain in the post office.
s1Rf JOHN T. TOWERS. Z