The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-02-07
PRO SP E c I U.s..

TIME undersigned, believing that a cheap daily
il 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 mert
thorough and decided Wing paper, entitled,
THE w HIG STAN D A + D,
devoted to the principles and policy of that party as
laid down in the following declarations by HENRY
CLAY
..sA sound National Currency, regulated by the
\ will and authority Of the Nation;
9. uAn adequate revenue, with fair protection to
American Industry;
g. Just restraints the Executive Power, embrac-
ing further restrictions on the exercise OF the
Veto;
A. faithful administration of the Public Domain
with an equitable distribution Of the proceeds ofthe
sales of it among the States; et
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;
6. can amendment of the Constitution limiting the
incumbent Of the Presidential Office to a single
term" Fssta
To this annunciation we believe every true and
ardent Whig win 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 with glorious
bride at the memory Of the past and their hopes en-
COuraEcd by Ln6lF Joyous VI
1t 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 fire oppos-
ton papers at the Seat Of Government each. IN its
way endeayorng 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 manifest by their
early wrangling forspoils which they never can win
We know the response of millions of freemen will
be SAY, RALLY!'' Already the humnpf either
army Silly sounds;' already the general furnishing
of arms gives dreadful note Of preparation !; 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 Constit,-
tio,, I" whose great political and personal virtues
endear him to every generous heart, and whose
patriotism has never been exceed-let us rally for
HrNRy CLAY, the Statesman and Sage, the friend Of
the workngman the idol of his country, which, for
forty wears 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 and
District, and the general news of the day.
The daily hour Of publication will be s O'Clock in
the morning; and during the session Of Congress a
synopsis Of its proceedings will be given to adjourn
ent by able reporters; enabling us thus to transmit
abroad, through its columns, whatever OF interest
may transpirc, at the earliest hour.
iHE WmG STANDARD will be published, daily, at
10 cents per week, payable to the carriers
The paper will be mailed to subscribers out OF the
District at IS per annum, payable Invariably IN adj
vance, or for a shorter period at the above rate
ZIP. S. All communications by mail must be post
maid, or they will remain in the post office
f s4 alsst JOHN II. TOWERS.