The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-13
P R OSP E C TU s..

rT,HE undersigned, believing that cheap daily
j Wing newspaper at the seat of Government
would prove a valuable auxiliary to the Wing cause
during the approaching Presidential contest, will
publish, on the first JMonday in Nopember meat, a
thorough and decided Wing paper, entitled,
THE w HIG STAND D,
devoted to the principles and policy Of that party,
laid down in the following declarations by HENRY
CLAY: 3s3I
.sA sound National Currency, regulated by the
a will and authority Of the Nation
2. s.An adequate revenue, with fair protection to
American Industry;
8. Just restraints on the Executive Power, embrace
ing further restrictions on the exercise OF the
Veto
A. ga faithful administration of the Public Domain,
with an equitable distribution of the proceeds ofthe
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 suf-
frage but with suitable restraints against improper
interference in elections; p
e. q An amendment Of the Constitution limiting the
incumbent Of the Presidential Office to single
term. ss n " ~
To this annunciation we believe every true and
ardent Wing will favorably respond. The hearts Of
the Wing 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, and their hopes en-
It 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 foe 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 emissarles whose
corrupt and atrocious motives manifest by their
early wrangling forspoils which they never can win
We know the response of millions of freemen will
be tAy RALLyp' Already the 6 hum of either
army Silly sounds' already the general furnishing
of arms gives dreadful note of preparation j.; 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 Co'slt-
ton p whose great political and personal virtues
endear him to every generous heart, and whose
patriotism has never been exceled--let us rally for
HEsRY CLAY, the Statesman and Sage, the friend of
the workingman, the idol Of his country, which, Tor
forty years. next to his God has had his chief care
In addition to the thorough wing course whicn
this paper will pursue, its readers VIII De 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 morning; and during the session Of Congress a
synopsis of its proceedings will be given up to adjourn
ment by able reporters enabling us thus to transmit
abroad, through its columns, whatever OF interest
may transpire, at the earliest hour.
The Vino STANDARD will be published, daily, al
10 cents per week, payable to tho carriers.
The paper will be mailed to subscribers out OF the
District at As per annun payable invariably in adj
vance, or for shorter period at the above rate.
AS soon as the Presidential campaign shall be iairly
opened weekly paper, at one dollar or the canpas'
will be published for country circulation.
P. S. All communications by mail must DO post
Maid or they will remain in the post ONCE
pow JOHN T. TOWERS