The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-02-10
P R OSP E G I U S.

YT,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
publish, on the first Monday in November nert
thorough and decided Wing paper, entitled
THE W HIG ST An D Ar D,
devoted to the principles and policy Of that party as
laid down in the following declarations py HENRY
CLAY:
GA sound National Currency, regulated by the
will and authority Of the Nation;
9. uAn adequate revenue, with fair protection to
American Industry;
q Just restraints on the Executive Power, embrac-
ing further restrictions on the exercise OF the
Veto; -
a "a faithful administration Of the Public Domain
with an equitable distribution of the proceeds ofthe
sales of it among the States;
s. aAn honest and economical administration OF the
General Government, leaving pubic omcers per-
feet freedom Of thought, and of the right OF suf-
frage 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"
To this annunciaton we believe every true and
ardent Wing will favorably respond. The hearts OF
the Wing army, whose ranks were unbroken, and
whose banners Coated unstricken during the cam
paign of 40, must, everywhere swell win glorious
bride at the memory Of the past and their hopes en-
couraged by their joyous antlclpaons OF the Iuture
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 conflict which IS
about to ensue? There are at this time ice 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 emissares, whose
corrupt and atrocious motives are manifest by their
early wrangling forspoils which they never can win
We know the response Of millions Of freemen will
be GAY, RALLY!'' Already the :" hum of either
army Silly sounds;' already the general furnishing
Of arms gives dreadful note of preparation " then
let ours. be bright and deathdealing sword IN the
conflict Let us rally under leader upon whose
standard is inscribed " Liberty, Order, the ConsI-
ton - whose great political and personal virtues
endear him to every generous heart and whose
Patriotism has never been exceledlet us rally for
HrNRy Clay. the Statesman and Sage, the friend OF
the workngman, 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 which
this paper will pursue its readers will be furnished
with the earliest local intelligence OF the city ana
District. and the general news OF the day.
The daily hour Of publication will be O'Clock IN
IN. morning; and during the session Of Congress
synopsis Of its proceedings will be given adjourn
ment by able reporters enabling us thus to transmit
abroad, through its columns, whatever OIL interest
may transpire, at the earliest hour.
,fHE Vine STANDARD will be published, daily, al
10 cents per week, payable to the carriers -
The paper viii be mailed to subscribers out OF the
District at IS per annum, payable 'nuaraoy IN ao-
vance. or for shorter period at the above rate.
mp s. All communications by mail must be post
na;d or they will remain in the post office.
PAiN' JOHN r. TOWERS.