The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1843-11-23

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devoted to the principles and policy Of that party
laid down in the following declarations by HENRY
CLAY:
l. GA sound National Currency, regulated by the
will and authority Of the Nation;
3. San adequate revenue, with fair protection to
American lndustry
3. Just restraints on the Executive Power embrac-
ing further restrictions the exercise OF the
Veto;
A. ga faithful administration of the Public Domain,
with an equitable distribution of the proceeds ofthe
sales of it among the States;
General Government leaving public officers per-
feet freedom of thought, and of the right OF SUI
fage but with suitable restraints against improper
interference in elections;
6. can amendment of the Constitution limiting the
incumbent Of the Presidential Office to single
term.n
To this annuncation 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-
coaraged by their joyous anticipaons OF the future
1t is 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 at this time fpe oppos-
ton papers at the Seat of Government, esch in its
way endeavoring 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 atrocous motives manifest by their
early wranglng for spoils which they never can win
We know the response Of millions Of freemen wall
be CAV, RALLv!' 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-dealing sword in the
conflict Let us rally under leader upon whose
standard is inscribed Liberty Order, the Consat-
tion !" whose great political and personal virtues
endear him to every generous heart, ana whose
patriotism has been excelled-let US rally Tor
HENRI CLAY, the Statesman and Sage, the friend OF
the workingman the idol of his country, which, Tor
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 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
may transpire, 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 invariably IN ad-
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 post
paid or they will remain in the post office.
fN JOHN II. TOWERS.