The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-02-27
.PROSP E CT U S..

rT,HE undersigned, believing that cheap daily
| Wing newspaper at the seat OF government
would prove valuable auxiliary to the Wing cause
during the approaching Presidential contest, will
nmhlish on the first Monday Il, November fert
thorough and decided Wing paper, entitled,
THE. w HIG STAN OAR D,
devoted to the principles and policy OF that party as
laid down in the following declarations oy HENRY
CLAY: gqs 3 sfn 3V aft
.aA sound National Currency, regulated by the
will and authority Of the Nation; a
9. !. An adequate revenue, with fair protection to
American Industry; ,s.. Ill ssg
q Just restraints on the Executive Power, embrac-
ing further restrictions on the exercise OF tne
Veto; a ~,
"a faithful administration of the Public Domain
with an ennitabIe distribution Of the proceeds ofthe
sales Of it among the States; 49,
s. IAN honest and economical administration OF the
General Government, leaving PUBIC Gncess P.tf.
feet freedom Of thought, and OF the right OF SUI
frage but with suitable restraints against improper
interference in elections;
G can amendment Of the Constitutions limiting the
incumbent Of the Presidential Office to single
term" Ea .lsT I-Srrp
To this annunciaton we believe every true and
.rden, Wing will favorably respond. The hearts Of
the Wing army whose ranks were unbroken ana
,ybose banners Hoated unstricken during the CAM
n,;pn of 4,,.must, everywhere, swell with glorious
bride at the memory Of the past, and their hopes en-
coraged by their joyous anuciPauons OF te lu.uto.
II 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 when IS
about to ensue? There are at this time JIue OPPOSE
ton papers at the Seat Of Government, eacn IN its
way .ndeayorng to sap the foundations o. the mig
party, and blasting the prosperity Of the country
by tho measures they propose. Shall we mol rally
ayanst the foes excited by these emissares, whose
corrupt and atrocious motives are manifest Dy ueir
early wrangling for spoils which they never can WIN
We know the response Of millions Of freemen Will
he ,Ay. RA,Lyn' Already the hum Of either
army s,iy Sounds" already the general furnishing
Of arms gives dreadful note Of preparation J.; tnen
le, ours be bright and death-deang sword IN the
conflict. Let us rally under leader upon whose
standard is Inscribed g Liberty, Order the Consist"-
,io,, . whose great political and personal virtues
cndear him TO every generous ncarl anu wno u.s.
~, has never t,esn exceed--let rs rally for
nrnpy Clay the Statesman and sage, the friend o.
the wor,ingn,an the oil Of his country, which ior
or,y years next to his God, has had his chie care.
Il. addition TO the thorough Wing course when
ths paper will pursue, its readers Will De iurnisheG
with the earliest local intelligence Of the cry anu
District. and the general news OF the day.
The daily hour Of publication will be o'ciocx ~
N. morning and during the session Of Congress
svnnss Of IL proceedings will be given upfo ADJOURN
ment, by able reporters enabling US thus TO transmit
abroad. through its columns, whatever OF intores'
NAV transpire, at the earliest hour. =,
'i'Hs Vine STANDARD will be published, daiiy' Al
10 cents per week, payable to the carriers
The paper wi be mailed to subscribers out OF tne
District, at IS per annum, payable tnuar"oy IN au-
vance. or for sr.orter period at the above rate.
All communications by mail must be post
maid, or they will remain in the post once ,,,cnc
P"iu' - ' JOHN T.. TOWERS.