The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-15
PR OSPE G I US.

TINE undersigned, believing that cheap daily
Wing newspaper at the seat of Government
would prove valuable auxiliary to the Wing cause
during the approaching Presidential contest, will
nubsh. on the first Monday in Nouenber neat, a
thorough and decided Wing paper, entitled,
THE WING STAN D,
devoted to the principles and policy Of that party,
laid down in the following declarations by HENRY
CLAY: @tt aSfst
.aA sound National Currency, regulated by the
will and authority Of the Nation;
9. AN adequate revenue, with fair protection to
American Industry; N 4p
g. Just restraints on the Executive Power, embrace
ing further restrictions on the exercise Of the
Veto; fgsf fg 5tg
a. "a faithful administration Of the Public Domain,
with an equitable distribution Of the proceeds ofthe
sales Of it among the States; 8&5sts
S. 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
interference in elections;
6. aAn amendment of the Constitution limiting the
incumbent Of the Presidential office to single
term.' Ne % " a II A5 sa3 ~ s,s @ TX,
TO this annunciation we believe every true and
ardent Wing will favorably respond. The hearts Of
the Wing army, whose ranks were unbroken, and
whose banners Coated unstrcken during the cam
raign Of no. must, everywhere, swell with glorious
pride at the memory Of the past, and their hopes en-
couraged by their joyous anciPations of the future
1t is true a nightmare Of treachery now rests upon
the energies Of the party; but shall we not
to the importance of the political conflict which Is
about to ensre1 There at this time foe oppos-
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 emissaries whose
corrupt and arocious motives manifest by their
early wrangling for spos which they never can win
We know the response of millions of freemen will
bea'sAy, RALLY" Already the 6 hum Of either
army Silly sounds =, already the general furnishing
of arms gives dreadful note of preparation - then
let ours be bright and death-dealing sword in the
conflict. Let US rally under leader upon whose
standard is inscribed Liberty, Order, the Cosiit,t-
ton - whose great political and personal virtues
endear him to every generous heart, and whose
patriotism has never been excelled-et us rally for
Henry CLAY the Statesman and Sage, the friend OF
The workingman the idol Of his country, which, for
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 will be furnished
with the earliest local intelligence of the city and
District, and the general news of the day q
The daily hour Of publication will be 9 O'CLOCK IN
the morning; and during the session oil Congress
synopsis of its proceedings will given to adjourn
ment by able reporters enabling US thus to transmit
abroad, through its columns, whatever Of interest
may transpire, at the earliest hour.
i'HE Vino STANDARD will be published, daily, at
10 cents per week payable to tina carriers. if.se 4
The paper will be mailed to subscribers out OF the
District at IS per annun, payable invariably IN adj
vance, or for a shorter period at the above rate.
A Weekly edition Of the WING STANDARD for
country circulation is published every Saturday morn
ing. ATONE DOLLAR per anm,sn,, IN kDoANcE.
F. S. All communications by mail must be post
paid. or they will remain in the post Office.
n Nit Eaa JOHN Il. TOWERS B