The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-02-29
PROSP E c I US.

TIME undersigned, believing that cheap daily
J. Wing newspaper at the seat OF Government
would prove a valuable auxiliary to the Wing cause
during the approaching Presidential contest, will
publish, on tie first Monday in November nert,
thorough and decided Wing paper, entitled,
THE W HIG STAN D A R D,
devoted to the principles and policy Of that party as
laid down in the following declaia atoms by HENRY
CLAY st ~ ,,st#. .ss
ga sound National Currency, regulated BY the
will and authority Of the Nation;
g. can adequate revenue, with fair protection to
American Industry; Il.
g. "Just restraints the Executive Power, embrac-
ing further restrictions on the exercise OF the
Veto;
a. faithful administration of the Public Domain.
with an equitable distribution of the proceeds ofthe
sales of it among the States; 4y.li. .5
S. An honest and economical administration OF the
General Government, leaving public officers per-
feet freedom Of thought, and of the right OF sut-
frace but with suitable restraints against improper
interference in elections;
6. An amendment Of the Constitution limiting the
incumbent or the Presidential Office to single
term" lSA
To this annuncation we believe every true and
ardent Wing will favorably respond The hearts OF
the Wing army, whose ranks were unbroken and
whose banners Coated unstricken during the cam
raign of 40 must, everywhere, swell with glorious
pride at the memory Of the past and their hopes en-
couraged by their joyous anticipaton- 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 ensue. There are at this time five OPPOSE
ton papers at the Seat of Government, each in its
way, endeavoring to sap the foundations o. the wing
party, and blasting the prosperity Oh the country
by the measures they propose. Shall we not rally
against the foes excited by these emssaries, whose
corrupt and atrocious motives manifest by their
early wrangling for spoils whichthey never can win
We know the response of millions of freemen will
be Az, RALLY ~ Already the " hum OF either
army stilly soundsn already the general furnishing
Of arms gives dreadful note Of prcparation !" then
let ours be bright and death-deaing sword in the
conflict. Let us rally under leader upon whose
standard is Inscribed :" Liberty, Order the Consstu-
tion % whose great political and personal virtues
endear him to every generous heart, ana whose
patriotism has never been exceied-let us raly LOT
fIrnRy 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 chie care
In addition 10 the thorough Wing course when
this paper will pursue its readers will be furnished
with the earliest local intelligence OF the city ana
District. and the general news Of the day
The daily hour Of publication will be 3 O'CLOCK IN
III. morning; and during the session Of Congress a
SYNOPSIS OF its proceedings will he given up to ADJOURN
ment by able reporters enabling us thus to transmit
abroad, through its columns, whatever Of interest
may transpre, al the earliest hour.
iHs WING STANDARD will be published, daily, al
10 cents per week, payable to the carriers :,
The paper wi be mailed to subscribers out OF the
District at IS per a"num, payable snparaoy ~ az
vance. or for a shorter period at the above rate.
p S. All communications by mail must be post
maid. or they will remain in tae post Office
paw = JOHN r. TOWERS.