The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-03-07
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i Wing newspaper at the seat Of Government
would prove valuable auxiliary to the Wing cause
during the approaching Presidential contest, will
publish, o., the first Monday in November nezs
thorough and decided Wing paper, entitled,
THE WING ST ANDARD,
devoted to the principles and policy of that party as
aid down in the following declarations by HENRI
CLAY: asa ep5 gsa +
IA sound National Currency, regulated by the
will and authority of the Nation; .f
9. "An adequate revenue, with fair protection 20
g. Just restraints on the Executive Power, embrac-
ing further restrictions on the exercise OF the
Veto; /
a. CA faithful administration Of the Public Domain,
with an equitable distribution OF the proceeds OF the
sales Of it among the States;
S. An honest and economical administration OF the
General Government, leaving public ofhcefs per-
feet freedom of thought, and Of the right OF SUI
frage but with suitable restraints against improper
interference in elections; IL
6. can amendment Of the Constitution limiting the
incumbent of the Presidential Office to single
term" 4
To this annunciation we believe every true and
ardent Wing win favorably respond. The hearts Of
the Wing army, whose ranks were unbroken, ana
whose banners foated unstricken during the cam
raign of '4O, must, everywhere swell with glorious
pride at the memory Of the past and their hopes en-
couraged by their joyous antcipatons OF the iuttre
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 u
about to ensue? There are at this time Jpe opPos-
ton papers at the Seat Of Government esch, IN It's
way, endeavorng 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 emissaros, wnose
corrupt and atrocious motives manifest by then
early wranglng forspoils which they never can win!
We know the response Of millions Of freomen VIII
be GAY, RALLY!'' Already the 81 hum Of either
army Silly sounds;'' already the general furnishing
of arms gives dreadful note of prcparation; then
let ours be bright and death-dealng sword IN tho
conflict Let us rally under leader upon whose
standard is inscribed Liberty, Order, the Consl'it
ton y whose great political and persona! virtues
endear him to every generous heart, ana whose
patriotism has never been exceled-let US rally Tor
HENRY CLAY the Statesman and Sage, the friend 81
the workngman, the idol of his country, which, for
forty wears next to his Cod has had his chief care
In addition to the thorough Wing course when
this paper will pursue its readers will pc furnisno6
with the earliest local intelligence OF the ssy ana
District, and the general news of the day. a,
The daily hour Of publication will De 3 O'CLOCK N
the mornings and during the session Of ConSress
synopsis Of its proceedings will be given up 70
men by able reporters enabling US thus TO transm.
abroad, through its columns, whatever OIL interest
may transpire, at the earliest hour.
The Who STANDARD will be published, daily, a.
10 cents per week, payable to the carriers \,
The paper will be mailed to subscribers out OF the
District at as per annum, payable inuaraby in adj
vance, or for shorter period at the above rate.
r. S. All communications by mail must DO post
maid or they will remain in the post Office
JOHN +. TOWERS