The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-27
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WIG newspaper at the seat of Government
,vou,d nroye valuable auxiliary to the Wing cause
Jnrnr he approaching Presidential contest, will
nmhlish. on the first Monday in November nerf,
thorough and decided Wing paper, entitled
TIL WING STAN , A RID,
devoted to the principles and policy Of that party as
laid down in the following declarations by HENRY
CLAY:
ga sound National Currency, regulated by the
will and authority of the Nation;
g. An adequate revenue, Win Aair pro'cS'on !"
American Industry;
g. s.Just restraints the Executive POWER, emorac
ing further restrictions on the exercise OF Inc
Veto;
4. faithful administration of the Public Domain
with an equitable distribution OF the proceeds OF Inc
sales of it among the States;
S. An honest and economical administration Of the
General Government, leaving public officers per-
feet freedom of thought, and Of the right o. SUI
frare, but with suitable restraints against improper
interference in elections; \.
s. Al amendment Of the Consultation limiting the
incumbent Of the Presidential Office to single
term" t{
To this annunciation we believe every true and
ardent Wing will favorably respond The hearts OF
the Wing army, whose ranks were unDroken, ana
whose banners Coated unstricken during the cam
ragn Of 40, must, everywhere, swell with glorious
pride at the memory Of the past and their hopes en-
Outraged by their joyous anticpatons OF the luture
1t 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 when IS
about to ensue? There are at this time 1--WE OPPOSE
ton papers at the Seat of Government, cach IN ITS
way endeavoring to sap the foundations OF the wing
party, and blasting the prosperity Of the country
BY tho measures they propose. shall we not RAINY
against the foes excited by these emssaries whose
corrupt and atrocious motives are manifest by their
early wrangling for spoils which they never can VIM
We know the response Of millions Of frcemen will
be GAY. RAlLY!' Already the :" hum OF either
army Silly sonnds;" already the general furnishing
of arms gives dreadful note Of preparation " then
lei ours be bright and death-dealng sword in the
conflict. Let us rally under leader upon whose
standard is inscribed Liberty Order, the Co''sl'i'-
ton - whose great political and personal virtues
endear him to every generous heart and whose
noriot,sm has never been excelledlet us rally for
HENRY CLAY the Statesman and Sage, the friend OF
The workngman the idol Of his country, which, Tor
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 VIII be 1urnishcd
with the earliest local intelligence OF the CITY ana
District, and the general news OF the day:
The daily hour Of publication will De O'CLOCK IN
tho morning; and during the session Of congress
synopsis Of its proceedings will be given up to ADJOURN
men by able reporters; enabling us thus to transmit
abroad, through its columns, whatever OF interest,"
may transpre, at the earliest hour
iHE Vino 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 SIS per annum, payable inuariabty IN adj
vance, or for shorter period at the above rate.
kPS s. All communications by mail must De post
naid or they will remain in the post office
PAN'N' .1o' fM JOHN r. TOWERS. "A