The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1843-11-17

Wing newspaper at the seat of Government
would prove valuable auxiliary to the Wing cause
during the approaching Presidential contest, will
publish, on the first Monday in Novsnsber ''ert,
thorough and decided Wing paper, entitled,
THE WING STAN DARD,
devoted to the principles and policy Of that party, as
laid down in the following declarations by HENRY
CLAY:
j. aA sound National Currency, regulated by the
will and authority of the Nation;
9. can adequate revenue, with fair protection 10
American Industry;
3yu Just restraints on the Executive Power, emDrac-
ing further restrictions on the exercise OF inc
Veto;
a. GA faithful administration of the Public Domain
with an equitable distribution of the proceeds ofthe
sales of it among the States -,
S g An honest and economical administrator 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; II.
6. can amendment of the Constitution limiting the
incumbent Of the Presidential Office to single
term'' @ e3s
To this annunciation we believe every true ana
ardent Wing will favorably respond. The hearts OF
the Wing army, whose ranks were unbroken, ana ana
whose banners loated unstricken during the cam
raign of 40 must, everywhere swell with glorious
bride at the memory of bhe past and their hopes en-
couraged by their Joyous antcipations OF the future
II ia true a nightmare of treachery 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 .tue oPpos-
ton papers 1.-THE Seat Of Government each, 10 ITS
way 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 atrocious motives manifest by their
early wrangling for spoils which they never can win
We know the response of millions OF freemen VIII
be cay, RALLY!'' Already the hum of either
army stily 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 6 Liberty, Order the Co,sl'to-
ton - whose great political and personal virtues
endear him to every generous heart, ana whose
patriotism has never been exceled-let us raly ior
HrNRY Clay, the Statesman and Sage, the friend OF
the workingman the idol of his country, which, for
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 OF interest,"
NAV transpire, at the earliest hour.
The WING STANDARD will be published, daily, al
10 cents per week. payable to the carriers
The paper will be mailed to subscribers out OF the
District, at Us per annum payable 'npa'1aosy IN ad-
vance or for a 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 . a
p s. All communications by mail mast be post
paid, or they will remain in the post Office
- 7lt ~ f 8 JOHN T. TOWERS.