The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-02-05
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THE undersigned, believing that cheap dairy
i Wing newspaper at the e. seat ., government nov
during the approaching Presidential contest, will
publish, OF, the first Monday II, November neat,
thorough and decided Wing paper, entitled,
THE WING STANDA D,
devoted to the principles and policy of that party,
laid down in the following declarations by HENRY
CLAY ssf
q A sound National Currency, regulated by the
will and authority Of the Nation;
9. "An adequate revenue, with fair protection to
American Industry;
a just restraints on the Executive Power embrac-
ing further restrictions on the exercise OF tne
Veto;
GA faithful administration Of the Public Domain,
with an equitable distribution of the proceeds ofthe
sales of it among the States; =,
8 seAn honest and economical administration OF the
General Government, leaving public officers per-
feet freedom Of thought, and OF the right OF SUI
frage but with suitable restraints against improper
< interference in elections;
g. An amendment of the Constitution limiting the
ircrxbent Of the Presidential Office to single
termsn
To this annunciaton we believe every true and
ardent Wing will favorably respond. The hearts OF
the Whig army whose ranks were unbroken, and
whose banners Roated unstricken during the cam
raign of 40, must, everywhere, swell with glorious
pride at the memory OF the past ana tneir hopes en-
It is true nightmare Of treachery now rests upon
the energies of the party; but shall we not arouse
to the importance Of the political connict whcn IS
about to ensue? There are at this time Jiue OPPOSE
ton papers at the Seat of Government, each, IN ITS
way endeayoring to sap the foundations OF the wing
party, and blasting the prosperity OF the country
hv ia measures they propose. Shall we not rally
oganst the foes excited by these emissares, whose
corrupt and atrocious motives manifest by their
early wrangling for spos which they never can WIN
We know the response of millions OF freemen VIII
be SAY, RALLY" Already the hum oil eitner
army Silly sounds' already the general furnishing
Of arms gives dreadful note of preparations; then
lei ours be bright and death-dealng sword IN the
conflict Let US rally under leader upon whose
standard is inscribed Liberty, Order, the Consl't-
,;ou ), whose great political and personal virtues
sndear him to every generous heart, and whose
tr;otsm has never been excelled-et us rally for
HrnRy CLAY, the Statesman and Sage, the friend OF
thc workingnan, the idol of his country, winch LOT
forty years next to his God has had his chiei care
In addition to the thorough Wing course wncn
this paper will pursue, its readers Will be iurnshcd
with the earliest local intelligence of the city and
District, and the general news OF the DAY:
The daily hour Of publication will be ociocx IN
the morning; and during the session Of Congress
synopsis Of its proceedings will be given up adourn
ment by able reporters; enabling us thus 70 uansm.
abroad, through its columns, whatever OF ih'eres'
may transpire, at the earliest hour. !.
The Wmc STANDARD will be pupiished' oaily' a.
10 cents per week, payable TO the carriers. ~.
The paper viii be mailed to subscribers out OF tne
D;atr;ct at AS pcr annum payable inuaridbly IN ad-
rance or Cor shorter period at the above rate
mp. s. All communications by mail must be posi-
naid or they will remain in the post oftlce.
paul. y '' JOHN II. TOWERS.