The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1843-11-16

Il
i Wing newspaper at the seat of Government
would proye a valuable auxiliary to the Wing cause
during the approaching Presidential contest, will
publish, on The first Monday in November neat, q
thorough and decided Wing paper, entitled,
THE WING S AND Ar D,
devoted to the principles and policy of that party as
laid down in the following declarations by HENRY
CLAY:
/. GA sound National Currency, regulated by the
will and authority Of the Nation;
g. aAn adequate revenue, with fair protection 70
American Industry; 400 u
a g Inst restraints on the Executive Power, embrac-
ing further restrictions on the exercise OF the
Veto;
4. GA faithful administration of the Public Domain,
with an equitable distribution OF the proceeds Of Inc
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
frape 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" &t kAAs R#5N&
To this annunciation we believe every true and
ardent Wing win fayorably respond. The hearts Of
the Wing army, whose ranks were unbroken and
whose banners fioated unstricken during the cam
ragn of '4O, must, everywhere, swell with glorious
pride at the memory Of the past and their hopes en-
couraged by their joyous anticipaons OF the iuture
1t is true nightmare Of treachery now ress 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 fine opposi-
tion 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 emissarles 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 will
be CAY. RALLY!'' Already the /" hum Of either
army Silly sounds; already the general furnishing
of arms g 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 Consht-
ton - whose great political and personal virtues
endear him to every generous heart, and whose
patriotism has never been exceed-let us raiiy LOT
HENRY CLAY, the Statesman and Sage, the friend OF
the workingman, the idol OF his country, whch, 1or
forty years, 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
may transpire, 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 IS per annun, payable s'pGraoiy 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 d0ttdr Jor fhe campaign
will be published for country circulation.
p S, All communications by mail mast be post
paid, or they will remain in the post office.
f"N' ~ JOHN r. TOWERS.