The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-12
PROSP E II U S.

Y1HE undersigned, believing that q cheap oaly
/ Wing newspaper at the seat OF government love-
during the approaching Presidential contest, Will
nublisb. o., the first Monday II, November nert
thorough and decided Wing paper, entitled,
THE w HIG STANDARD
devoted to the principles and policy 81 that party as
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GA. sound National Currency, regulated by the
win and authority Of the Nation;
9 IAN ADEQUATE revenue, with fair protection to
American Industry; -
g oJust restraints on the Executive rover, emDIac
ing further restrictions on the exercise q INC
Veto;
a. ssAfaithful administration Of the Public Domain
with An equitable distribution Of the proceeds ofthe
sales of it among the States;
s. can 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;
& can amendment of the Constitution limiting the
incumbent of the Presidential office to single
term" Il
ro This annunciation we believe every true and
.rdant Whp win fayorably respond. The hearts Of
the Whr army whose ranks were unbroken and
whose banners aoated unstricken during the cam
raign Of 40, must, everywhere, swell WIN glorious
bride at the memory Of the past and their hopes en-
couraged by their joyous antlciPatons OF tne uture
1t is true nightmare OF treachery now resa upon
the energies Of the party but shall we not arouse
to the importance Of the political conflict winch IS
about to ensue There are at this time fve OPPOSE
tion papers at the Seat of Government, each IN It's
way endeayoring to sapthe foundations OF the wing
party, and blasting the prosperity OF the country
by tho measures they propose. Shall we not rally
against the foes excited by these emissares, whose
CORRUPT and atrocious motives manifest by their
early wrangng forspoils which they never can WIN
We know the response of millions Of treemen Will
he GAY RALLYr Already the hum OF either
army Silly sounds" already the general turDishlng
Of arms gives dreadful note Of preparation tnen
let ours be bright and death-dealng sword IN the
conflict Let us rally under leader upon whose
standard is inscribed Liberty, Order the Consiifs-
ton . whose great political and personal virtues
endear him to every generous heart, and whose
patriotism has never been exceled-let us RAINY LOT
HrNRY CLAY, the Statesman and Sage, the friend OF
the workngman, the idol OF his country, whlch lor
forty wears, next to his God has had his chle care.
In addition to the thorough Wing course whlcn
this paper will pursue its readers will be 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
th. morning; and during the session OF Congress q
synopsis Of its proceedings will be given up TO adjourn
men by able reporters enabling US thus 70 sransml
abroad, through its columns, whatever Oh h'efes'
may transpire, at the earliest hour.
Ing Wine STANDARD will be published, daily, al
10 cents per week, payable to the carriers
THE naper viii be mailed to subscribers out oil the
District at AS per annum, payable invariably in adj
vance. or for shorter period at the above rate.
As as the Presidential campaign shall DC larry
opened weekly paper, at one dollar jor nc campaign
will he published for country circulation.
s. An communications by mail must be post
Maid or they will remain in the post ONCE
paul - 1910 JOHN T.. TOWERS