The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-02-08

il Wing newspaper AZ 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 neat,
thorough and decided Wing paper entitled,
THE w HIG STANDARD,
devoted to the principles and policy of that party
laid down in the following declarations by HENRY
CLAY:
XII. A sound National Currency, regulated by the
will and authority Of the Nation; sag@s
2. ssAn adequate revenue, with fair protection to
American Industry; 8s&t
ing further restrictions on the exercise OF the
ga Veto; k.. TIL.
A. "a faithful administration of the Public Domain,
with an equitable distribution of the proceeds ofhe
sales of it among the States
S. e 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
u interference in elections; IVA
g. aAn amendment of the Constitution limiting the
4 incumbent Of the Presidential Office to single
n term"
To this annunciation We believe every true and
ardent Wing will favofsbiy respond. The hearts of
the Wing army, whose ranks were unbroken and
whose banners Roated unstricken during the CAM
raign Of 40 must, everywhere, swell with glorious
bride at the memory Of The past, and their hopes
couraged by their joyous anticipatons Of the future
It 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 ensues There are at this time fue oppose
ton papers at the Seat of Government, each, in its
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 emissares, whose
corrupt and atrocious motives are manifest by their
early wrangling spoils which they never can win
We know the response of millions Of freemen will
be cay RALLY!'' Already the hum Of either
army Silly sounds; ~ already the general furnishing
of arms gives dreadful note of preparation; then
let ours be bright and death-deang sword in the
conflict. Let US rally under leader upon whose
standard is Inscribed Liberty, Order the Conslitt-
ton - whose great political and personal virtues
endear him to every generous heart, and whose
patriotism has never been excelled-let us rally for
HrNRY CLAY, the Statesman and Sage, the friend Of
the workingman the idol of his country, which, for
FORTY years 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
tho morning; and during the session Of Congress a
synopsis Of its 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.
A The Wing STANDARD will be published, daily, al
10 cents per week, payable to the carriers.
The paper viii be mailed to subscribers out OF tne
District at IS per annum, payable sncar'aosy IN ad-
vance, or for a 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~"~' 1asNt St 6c JOHN T.. TOWERS.