The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1843-12-27
PROSP E CT u S.

THE undersigned, believing that q cheap daily
Wing newspaper at the Seat Of Government
would prove valuable auxiliary to the Wing cause
during the approaching Presidential contest, will
publish Is aseSsd W. yap g sosd
THE WING STAN OAR D,
devoted to the principles and policy of that party
laid down in the following declarations BY HENRY
CLAY: H 9s5gsFat s4lS STU Iasasss1b a3j i
/. GA sound National Currency, regulated by the
will and authority Of the Nation; ~,
2. .An adequate revenue, with fair protection to
American Industry; s--.,s.lsa, g.s ;.gl
q Just restraints on the Executive Power, embrac
ing further restrictions ON the exercise Of the
Veto; sHet! f.s4fe ]s3 I'll ,.p naLe .ail
with an equitable distribution of the proceeds Of the
sales of it among the States;
S. nAn honest and economical administration OF the
General Government, leaving public officers per-
feet freedom of thought, and Of the right Of suf
frpge but with suitable restraints against improper
interference in elections; a.
81 uAn amendment Of the Constitution limiting the
Z incumbent of the Presidential Office to single
term stt4sft 5s.ts5 s,sts,, gS.etaf51 aaSlssEl
10 this annunciation we believe every true and
ardent Wing will favorably respond The hearts OF
the Wing army, whose ranks were unhroken ana
whose banners Roated unstricken during the cam
paign Of 40, must, everywhere, swell with glorious
pride at the memory Of the past and their hopes en-
coaraged by their Joyous aniicpations Of the future
Its 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 ensuei There at this time foe opposi-
tion panes at the Seat Of Government each, in its
way, endeavoring to sap the foundations q 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 emssarles, whose
corrupt and atrocious motives are manifest py tnelr
early wranging for spoils which they never can VIM
We know the response Of millions Of freemen VIII
be Il Ar, RALLY n Already the ssshum Of either
army Silly sounds' already the general furnishing
of arms gives dreadful note of preparation s. then
let ours be bright and eathdealing sword IN the
conflict. Let us rally under leader upon whose
standard is inscribed Liberty, Oraer the aCoss
i;on . whose great political and personal virtues
endgar him 10 9svsryl generous hear, and whose
patriotism has never been US rally TOR
HENRY CLAY, the Statesman and Sage, the friend 81
the workngman, the idol Of his country, which, Tor
forty years. next to his God has had his chel care.
Il In addition to the thorough Wing codfse winch
this paper will pursue, its readers ln ne turnlsne9
District. and the general news II the day. 5tl3A
Tho daily hour Of publicphon will be 6 O'Clock in
tho morning and during the session OF Congress
SYNOPSIS Of is proceedings will be given up to adjourn
rncnt by able reporters enabling sthis to transmt
abroad, through its columns, whatever OF interest,"
may transpre, at the earliest hour so
i'Hs Wine STANDARD will be published, daily, at
10 cents per week, payable to the carriers 'f,.
The paper viii be mailed to subscribers out OF the
District at IS per annum, payable s'ca'saosy M az
vance, or for shorter period at the above rate;
Assoon as the Presidential campaign snail be larry
opened weekly paper at one dollar r the campaign
win be published for country circulation -, {.
Up. s. All communications by mail mast be post
paid, or they will remain in the post office: .
p nsT ~s.,sIli.ets5re KS JOHN r. TOWERS.