The Whig standard., 1843-12-01
PR OS.PE c Z IT s. \

,VNHE undersigned, believing that cheap daily
Il Whig 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 November mcrt, a
thorough and decided Wing paper, entitled, f ~. 7,
THE WHIG STA ND AR D,
devoted to the principles and policy Of that party as
laid down in the following declarations by HENRY
CLAY: 5AA
1. "a sound National Currency, regulated by the
will and authority of the Nation;
g ''An adequate revenue, with fair protection TO
American Industry & .lto 4s..a.S Nh
g. ssJust restraints the Executive Power embrac-
ing further restrictions on the exercise Of the
Veto; = tz't9
A. sAiaithful administration Of the Public Domain,
with an equitable distribution Of the proceeds ofthe
sales Of II among the States
S San honest and economical administration Of the
General Government, leaving public officers per-
ftct freedom Of thought and Of the right Of slf-
fage, but with suitable restraints against improper
interference in elections n3
6. San amendment Of the Constitution limiting the
incumbent Of the Presidential office to single
terms tgtz ettii NJ s
TO this annunciation We believe every true and
ardent Wing will favorably respond The hearts Of
the Whig 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-
couraged BY their joyous ancipations of te future.
1t IS 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 ensue! There are at this time Epe oppose
ton papers at the Seat Of Government, each, in its
way, endeavOrng 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 emissaries, whose
corrupt and atrocious motives are manifest by their
early wrangling for spoilS which thew never can win
We know the response Of millions of fcemen Will
be Az, RALLY" Already tho sshum of either
army stly sounds" already the general furnishing
of arms gives dreadful note of preparation y then
let ours be bright and dcath-dealing sword in the
conflict. Let US rally under a leader upon whose
standard Is Inscribed ]" Liberty, Order, The Cossii,-
tior - whose great political and personal virtues
patriotism has never been cxcelcdlet us rally for
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 pursuc its readers will be furnished
with the earliest local intelligence Of the city and
District, and the general news Of the day. a 8
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 transpre atthe earliest hour. M AsA Nt
The WmG STANDARD will be published, daily at
10 cents per week, payable to the arriers.
The paper will be mailed to subscribers out Of the
District at IS per annum, payable snrGyidbly in adj
vance, or for a shorter period at the above rate.
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. t4a
JOHN r. TOWERS