The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-03-11
PROSP L & I U s.

YNHE undersigned. believing that cheap daily
i Wing newspaper at the seat of Government
wouldprove valuable auxiliary to the wing cause
during the approaching Presidential contest, will
publish on the first Monday in November nsrt, q
thorough and decided Wing paper, entitled, as
THE WING STANDARD,
devoted to the principles and policy Of that party, as
aid down in the following decla atiOns by HENRY
CLAY:
"a sound National currency. regulated by the
will and authority Of the Nation;
g. s.An adequate revenue, with fair protection to
American Industry;
g. 9. Just restraints on the Executive rover, emOrac-
ing further restrictions on the exercise Of 'he
Veto; s8 AZ
4. "a faithful administration Of the Public Domain.
with an equitable distribution Of the proceeds ofthe
sales Of it among the States; r.sfa.
S. ..An honest aud economical administration OF the
General Government, leaving public officers per-
feet freedom Of thought, and Of the right of slf-
frage, but with suitabs restraints against improper
interference in elections;
6. .An amendment Of the Constitution limiting the
incumbent of the Presidential Office to single
term" sf8s A5 Ef7t .i A#ftA fttte
To this annunciation we believe every true and
arden, Wing will favorably respond. The hearts of
the Wing army. whose ranks were unbroken and
whose banners Coated uistricken during the Cam
Iaign of '4, must, everywhere swell with glorious
pride at the memory Of the past and their hopes en-
cOhrAKG0 Oy Joyous - ~ 'NS~' -
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 ens,ei There are al this time fue OPPOSE
ton papers at the Seat of Government, cach IN its
way, endeavorng to sap the foundations o. the wing
party, and blasting the prosperity OF the country
BY the measures they propose. Shall we mol rally
against the foes excited by these em,ssarcs, whose
corrupt and atrocious motives manifest by their
early wranglng for spoils which they never can VIM
We know tie response of millions OF treemen Will
be sAy, RALLyw 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 death-deaing sword IN the
conflict. Let rally under leader upon whose
standard is Inscribed /" Liberty, Order the Consisu-
sio,, !" whose great political and personal virtues
endear him 10 every generous heart and whose
patriotism has never been exceed--let US rally for
iirnRy CLAY the Statesman and Sage, the friend OF
the workngman, the lol of his country, which ior
forty wears, next to his God has had his chief care
Ii, addition to the thorough Wing course which
this paper will pusue its readers Will De furnished
with the earliest local intelligence OF the lily ana
District, and the general news Of the day.
The daily hour OF publication will be s O'CLOCK IN
tn. morning; and during the session Of Congress
synnpsis of It's proceedings will be given uPto adjourn
men by able reporters; enabling us thus to transmit
ABROAD, through its columns, whatever ot interest
may transpre, al the earliest hour.
iHs VINO STANDARD will bc published, daily az
10 cents per week, payable TO the carriers.
The paper wi be mailed to subscribers out OF the
District at AS per annum payable inparably in adj
vance or for s.orter period at the abUvs rate
r. S. All communications by mail must De post
Maid. or they will remain in the post office.
fN' 6U a JOHN T.. TOWERS.