The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-23
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3 WING newsnaper at the seat of Government
would proye valuable auxiliary to the Wing cause
during the approaching Presidential contest will
publish. on the first Monday IN November fsrt q
thorough and decided Wing paper, entitled,
THE WING STAN OAR D,
devoted to the principles and policy Of that party as
laid down in the following decla' ahons by HENRY
CLAY: slFssss
ga sound National Currency, regulated by the
will and authority Of the Nation;
g. An adequate revenue, with fair protection 10
American Industry;
g Just restraints on the Executive Power, embrac-
ing further restrictions on the exercise OF Inc
Veto;
4. GA faithful administration Of the Public Domain
with an equitable distribution of the proceeds OF the
sales Of it among the States; u,
S. An honest and economical administration OF the
General Government, leaving PuDiic omcers per
feet freedom of thought and of the right OF SUI
frage but with suitable restraints against improper
interference in elections;
e. /" An amendment Of the Constitution limiting the
incumbent of the Presidential Office to single
4 81 term" sai ~
Il To this annunciation we believe every true and
ardent Wing will favorably respond. Inc hearts OF
the Wing army, whose ranks were unbroken, and
whose banners Roated unstrcken 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 anticpatlons OF the 1uture
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 which Is
about TO ensue! There are at this time tue opPos-
ton papers at the Seat Of Government each, IN i.s
way endeavoring to sap the foundations OF tho wing
party and blasting the prosperity OF the country
BY tho measures they propose. Shall we not raiiy
against the foes excited by these emissarles whose
corrupt and atrocous motives are manifest by tnclr
early wranging for spos which they never can WIN I
We know the response of millions of freemen will
be GAY, RALLY !'' Already the +" hum OF either
army stiliy soundsn already the general furnishing
Of arms gives dreadful note of preparation; then
let ours be bright and death-dealing sword IN the
i conflict Let US rally under leader upon whose
standard is inscribed Liberty Order, the Cosl't''-
t;o,, whose great political and personal virtues
endear him to every generous heart ana WHOSE cs
patriotism has never been excelled-et us Iaiiy or
HENRY CLAY the Statesman and Sage, the iriend OF
the workingman, the idol of his country, which, Tor
forty years next his God has had his CHIEF care
ss In addition to the thorough Wing course wnicn
this paper will pursue its readers Will DC lurnsnod
with the earliest local intelligence OF the CITY ana
District and the general news OF the DAY.
The daily hour Of publication VIII De . oclocx N
ths morning; and during the session OF congress
synopsis of lis proceedings will be given up to
ent by able reporters enabling thus to transmit
abroad, through its columns, whatever OF interest,"
NAV transpire, at the earliest hour
iHE Vine STANDARD will be published, daily, al
IN cents per week. payable to the carriers.
The paper will be mailed to subscribers out OF the
District at AS per annum, payable invariably IN ad-
vance or for shorter period at the above rate.-
mp. S. All communications by mail must DO post
raid. or they will remain in the post Office
PaN''' ~ - III s4iaa JOHN It. TOWERS. +