The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-31
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TIME undersigned, believing that q cheap daily
Whip newspaper at the seat of Government
would nroye valuable auxiliary to.the Wing cause
%nr;no Inc approaching Presidential contest, will
publish, The first Monday N NoV e;'aS 'e1''
thorough and decided Wing paper, en.teo'
THE WHIG STAND Ar D,
davoted "a tbe principles and policy of that party as
laid down in the following declarations by Henry
CLAY:
g 4 sound National Currency, regulated by the
will and authority Of the Nation; ..
g q An adequate revenue, Win iair Pro'oo.1on ~
American Industry;
2 C lust restraints on the Executive Power embrac-
ing further restrictions on the exercise OF Tue
Veto; s5 Dit. no;,
with 4 equitable distribution of the proceeds Of the
sales Of it among the States; "a,
& {. An honest and economical administration OF the
General Government, leaving public officers per-
feet freedom Of thought and OF the rlgnt o. SUI
frage but with suitable restraints against
Z e A. amendment Of the Constitution limiting the
incumbent of the Prssidsatial office to single
term
To this annunciation we believe every true and
ardent Wing will favorably respond. Inc hearts o.
the Wing army, whose ra.'ks were uhproKeh anu
whose banners Coated unstricken during Inc cam
r,gn of 'l,., must, everywhere, swell with glorious
nride at the memory OF the past, and their hopes en-
couraged by their joyous anticipaons OF the iuture
II d true q nightmare Of treachery now rests upon
the energies Of the party; but shall we not arouse
to the importance Of the political conflict Whch IS
about to ensue? There at this time .fre OPPOSE
ton papers at the Seat Of Government eseh ln its
way. cndeayoring to sap the foundations OF he wing
party, and blasting the prosperity o. Inc county I
bv Inc measures they propose. Shall we not rally
against the foes excited by these em'ssares, whose
corupt and atrocious motives are manifest by their
early wrapgng for spoils which they never can WIN
We know the response of millions of freemen VIII
he CAV RnLyp Already the " hum OF either
army stiIv sounas'' already the general furnishing
Of arms gives dreadful note Of preparation J.; then
lct ours be bright and death-dealng sword IN the
conflict. Let us rally under leader upon whose
standard is inscribed Liberty, Order the Consl'fu-
ton - whose great political and personal virtues
endear him to every generous heart, ana WHOSE c
patriotlsm has never been eXceieu-ie., 10 cJ ~, r.
HfrNRy CLAY. the Statesman and Sage, the irehd Oh
.h ,vor,npman. the idol Of his country, which ior
fory Years next to his God has had his chief care.
n addition to the thorough Wing course Whlcn
This papcr will pursue its readers VIII pc lurnsncu
with the earliest local Intelligence OF inc ciS a'u
District and the general news OF the Gay:
n The daily hour Of publication VIII oe o ciocN ~
~ nurninr; and during the session o. congress
swn,s;s of its proceedings will be given up TO adjourn
nen hv able reporters enabling us thus to transmi.
abroad through its columns, whatever OF interest
NAV transpire at the earliest hour. ,,, :,
~. Wing STANDARD will be published, daly' d.
10 cents per week, payable to inc carriers. ran,
The paper wi be mailed to subscribers oul % ste
District at IS per annum, Payao,s 'npa. a ~ -
v.nce or for a shorter period at the above rate.
ED An communications by mail must be post
ms,;d or they will remain in tae post ofhce
Paiu' " '"o' JOHN r. TOWERS.