The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-24

publish, on Ms first .Monday ~ SN0peWosT "e1s,
thorough and decided Wing paper, entitled, iq
TIL E w HIG STAN DARD,
devoted to the principles and policy Of that party
laid down in the following declarations by HENRY
CLAY .sss II y siraEl 4 haam8aik aosNta9At
ga sound National Currency, regulated by the
will and authority of the Nation; aa
g. q An adequate revenue, with fair protection to
American Industry I'D h...
g. "Just restraints the Executive Power, emorac-
ing further restrictions on the exercise OF the
Veto;
4. "a faithful administration Of the Public Domain
with an equitable distribution Of the proceeds ofthe
sales of it among the States; sasas ss
S 6 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
6. An amendment Of the Constitution limiting the
incumbent Of the Presidential office, to single
term" f,s0S X t,TJlt IA = $50 }lYi
To this annunciation we believe every true and
ardent Wing will favorably respond. The hearts Of
the Wing army. whose ranks were unoroken ana
whose banners Roated unstricken during the cam
raign of 40, nusty everywhere, swell with glorious
nride at the memory Of the past and their hopes en-
coaraged by their Joyous anticipatons Of the future
1t is true nightmare Of treachery now reSts upon
the energies Of the party but shall we no. arouse
about 10 ensue H There at this time jice opposf-
ton papers at the Seat Of Government, each in its
way endeayoring 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 tho foes excited by these smssaries, whose
corrupt and atrocious motives are manifest by their
early wrangng Eorspoils which they never can win?
We know the response Of millions OF freemen VIII
be Az, RALLY' ALREADY the" hum of either
army Silly sonds" already the general furnishing
Of arms gives dreadful note of preparation p then
let ours be bright and deathldealing sword IN the
conflict Let us rally under a leader upon whose
standard is inscribed !" liberty, Order, The Cost-
ton !" whose great political and personal virtues
endear him to every generous heart and whose
patriotism has never been US rally Tor
HENRy CLAY, the Statesman and Sage, the friend o.
the workingman, the idol Of his country, which, for
forty years. next to his God has had his cher care
In addition 10 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 De o'clocx n
thu morning and during the session OF Congress
synopsis Of is proceedings will be given up to adjourn
ment by able reporters enabling us thus to transmit
abroad, through its columns, whatever OF interest
NAV transpire at the earliest hour. s
THE Wine STANDARD will be published, daily, ~
10 cents per week, payable to the carriers. .,.
The paper wi be mailed to subscribers out 81 the
District at IS per annum, payable snvdSsdoty m az
vance. Or for q shorter period at the above rate.
mp. S. All communications by mail must be post
paid, or they will remain in the post office;
F' JOHN r. TOWERS.