The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-02-02
Pr OSP E C I U s..

NHE 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, VIII
nublish, on the first Monday in November neat, a
thorough and decided Wing paper, entitled,
THE W HIG STANDARD,
devoted to the principles and policy Of that party as
laid down in the following declarations by HENRY
CLAY: s
81 sound National Currency, regulated BY the
will and authority of the Nation;
9. "An adequate revenue, with fair protection to
American Industry;
g. Just restraints on the Executive Power, embrac-
ing further restrictions on the exercise OF the
Veto;
with an equitable distribution Of the proceeds oft
sales of it among the States;
S. can honest and economical administration OF the
General Government, leaving public officers per
feet freedom of thought, and OF the right OF SUI
frage but with suitable restraints against improper
interference in elections;
&. mAn amendment Of the Constitution limiting the
;nc.uusnest Of the Presidential Office to single
term.n ssfs Ysae
To this annunciation we believe every true and
ardent Wing will favoraby respond. The hearts 81
the Wing army, whose ranks were unbroken, and
whose banners Roated unstricken during the cam
ragn Of 'AO, must, everywhere, swell with glorious
pride at the memory a the past, and their hopes en-
couraged by their joyous anticlpatons OF the future
It Is true nightmare Of trcachery now rests upon
the energies Of the party but shall we not arouse
to the Importance Of the political conflict which IS
abont TO ensue? There at this time tce OPPOSE
ton papers at the Seat of Government, ssch, 10 its
way endeavoring to sap the foundations OF the wing
party, and blasting the prosperity Of the country
81 ths measures they propose. Shall We not rally
arainst the foes excited by these emssaries, whose
corrupt and atrocious motives are manifest BY their
early wrangling for spoils which they never can win
We know the response of millions OF frcemen will
be sAy, RALLY!" Already the s hum OF either
army Silly sounds; =, already the general furnishing
Of arms gives dreadful note OF preparation !; then
Let ours be bright and dealing sword in the
conflict. Let us rally under a leader upon whose
standard is inscribed Liberty, Order, the ConsNt-
ton - whose great political and persona! virtues
endear him to every generous heart and whose
patriotism has never been excelledlet US rally for
HENRY CLAY, the Statesman and Sage, the friend OF
the workngman, the idol Of his country which, LOT
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.
The daily hour Of publication will De O'CLOCK IN
the morning; and during the session Of Congress
synopsis Of its proceedings will be given up TO
men by able reporters enabling us thus to transmit
abroad. through its columns whatever OF interest
NAV transpre, at the earliest hour
The Who STANDARD will be published, daily, al
10 cents per week, payable to the carriers i,
The paper will be mailed to subscribers out OF the
District at rs per annum, payable Invariably IN ad
vance or for shorter period at the above rate.
KP. s. All communications by mail must De post
naid or they will remain in the post Office . j
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