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

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devoted to the principles and policy of that party,
! laid down in the following declarations by HENRY
CLAY: #si1
tea sound National Currency, regulated by the
will and authority Of the Nation; .s
g An adequate revenue, with fair protection TO
American Industry;
a Inst restraints on the Executive Power, embrac-
ing further restrictions on the exercise OF the
Veto;
a. GA faithful administration of the Public Domain
with an equitable distribution OF the proceeds OF te
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 SUI
frage but with suitable restraints against improper
interference in elections;
6 An amendment Of the Constitution limiting the
i incumbent Of the Presidential Office to single
~ term NsS Ntt 1890 tssa@ X
To this annunciation we believe every true and
ardent Wing will favorably respond. The hearts OF
the Wing army, whose ranks were unbroken, and
y whose banners Aoated unstricken during the cam
paign of no. must everywhere, swell with glorious
pride at the memory Of the past and their hopes en-
couraged by their joyous antcipations OF the iuture
1t is true nightmare OF treachery now rests upon
the energies Of the party but shall we moi arouse
y to the importance of the political confct when y
about to ensue2 There are at tins time tre oppose
ton papers at the Seat Of Government each m lts
way, endeavoring to sap the foundations o. Me nig
party anu uldoIluS e'S PiOoPSAs.y
by the measures they propose. Shall we not rally
against the foes excited by these emissares whose
corrupt and atrocious motives are manifest py their
early wranglng for spois which they never can WIN!
+ We know the response Of millions OF freemen Will
be "Av, RALLYv' Already the I" hum OF either
army Silly sounds y 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 Consiit-
ton - whose great political and personal virtues
endear him to every generous heart, and whose
patriotsm has never been excelled-let us raiy lor
HENRY CLAY the Statesman and sage, the iriend OF
the workingman the idol Of his country, winch LOT
forty years next to his God has had his CHIEF care
In addition to the thorough Wing course winch
this paper will pursue its readers Will be iurnished
with the earliest local intelligence of the city and
District. and the general news Of the day,
.5 The daily hour Of publication will be O'CLOCK IN
the evening; and during the session Of Congress
synopsis Of its proceedings will be gwen up 10 tnat
hour by able reporters enabling us thus TO transmit
abroad, through its columns, whatever Of interest
may transpirc, at the earliest hour
The WING STANDARD will be published, daily, at
10 cents per week, payable to the carriers =,
The paper wi be mailed to subscribers out OF the
District at SIS per annum, payable invariably IN adj
vance, or for shorter period at the above rate
AS soon as the Presidential campaign shall be larry
opened, weekly paper, at dollar for the campasg's,
+ viii be published for country circulation.
p s. All communications by mail must be post
paid, or they will remain in the post office x
49, JOHN T.. TOWERS.