The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-01

devoted to the principles and policy Of that party
laid down in the following declarations by Henry
CLAY: S&s2 .5a
/. IA sound National Currency, regulated by the
will and authority Of the Nation;
9. can adequate revenue, with tar protect'on 20
American Industry;
i. I,st restraints on the Executive Power embrac-
ing further restrictions on the exercise OF the
Veto; Ra -
a. "a faithful administration Of the Public Domain
with an equitable distribution Of the proceeds OF the
sales of it among the States;
& 4. Al honest and economical administration Of the
General Government leaving public officers per-
feet freedom of thought, and of the right OF sui
age but with suitable restraints against improper
interference in elections; e.
6. 6 An amendment OF the Constitution nmltmg tne
incumbent of the Presidential Office to single
term.'' at % y5{E8.9gs3 EFt
To this annunciation we believe every true and
ardent Wing win fayorably respond. The hearts Of
the Whig army whose ranks were unbroken ana
whose banners Coated unstricken during, the cam
raign of '4O, must, everywhere, swell with glorious
bride at the memory Of the past and their hopes en-
conraged by their Joyous anticipatons OF the future
II is true nightmare of treachery now rests upon
the energies Of the party; but shall VIC not arouse
to the importance Of the political conlict Whch IS
about to ensue? There at this time fire OPPOSE
ton papers at the Seat Of Government, each IN us
way endeavoring 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 emssaries, whose
corrupt and atrocons motives are manifest by thelr
early wrangng for spoiIs which they never can WIN
We know the response Of millions Of freemen will
be Az, RALLYv' Already the hum Of either
army Silly sounds;" already the general furnishing
Of arms gives dreadful note Of preparation i; then
let ours be bright and death-dealing sword IN Inc
conflict Let us rally under leader upon whose
standard is inscribed Liberty, Order, the Consl's'
tio,, - whose great political and personal virtues
endear him to every generous heart, and whose
natriotsm has never been excelled-iet us rally Ior
HENRY Clay, the Statesman and Sage, the friend OF
The workingnan the idol Of his country, which, Tor
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 VIII be lu!nlsnea
with the earliest local intelligence OF the cry anu
District and the general news OF the day.
The daily hour . publication VIII De o'ciocX IN
The morning and during the session oil Congress a
SYNOPSIS of its proceedings will be given up to ADJOURN
ment. by able reporters enabling thus to transmit
abroad, through its columns, whatever OIL interest
may transpire, at the earliest hour.
'i'HE WING STANDARD will be published, dai'y' a.
10 cents per week, payable to the carriers !,
The paper will be mailed to subscribers ON OF 'nc
District at as per annum, payable invariably IN ao-
vance, or for a shorter period at the above rate.
AS soon as the Presidential campaign snail De larry
opened weekly paper, at dollar for me campaign,
will he published for country circulation.
p. S. All communications by mail must be post
r,;d or they will remain in the post office
f'' JOHN I. TOWERS.