The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-04-20

shades under the frowning gibbet. Without
presuming to give the palm Of vilany to either,
therefore, we venture to assert that the two
make pain" as the author Of Gil Bias would
say, of which the most corrupt and profigate fac.
ton of ny'country would not be ashamed.
THE NATIONAL WING PRIZE BANNER. "
The Wing Prize Banner, which has been for
some months in preparation, is now completed,
and has been placed at the store of Messrs. Ca
riss & Schultz, Baltimore street, by direction of
the Banner Committee, where we have been
requested TO state, they invite the ladies and gen.
tlemen who are DESTROYS of viewing it, to call.
The Banner is certainly the most splendid
affair of the kind ever seen in this country, and
is highly credtable to all who have had any part
in getting it up. For the following description
of the Banner, we are indebted to Mr.. Levi Fab
nestock, Chairman of the Banner Committee, to
whom is due the credit Of having originated the
proposition of getting it up, and procuring, what
Ids SO much to its value, a staff for it from Mr.
Clay; and to whose exertions, in connexion with
the other gentlemen Of the Committee, the wings
of Baltimore are indebted for specimen of the
arts that is worthy of the character of the CITY,
and of the gallant wings to whom it may be
awarded.
The Banner is something over six feet square
the front side is painted on delicate light lead
colored satin-in the centre is an admirably exc
cuted portrait of HENRY CLAY painted on a
shield, supported by two female figures repre-
senting Agriculture and Commerce, the frame
resting on sheaf of wheat and the latter of bales
of cotton--on the top Of the shield is perched an
eagle in beautiful and graceful attitude-on the
back ground is represented factory, spinning
wheel, rail road cars, &c, and two ships under
full sail--below the figures aforementioned are
two cornucopias, with fruit, flowers, &C., exqui-
sitely painted, all intended to be illustrative OF the
abundance, prosperity, and general beneficial eff
fects that will flow from the establishment of the
measures advocated by the wing party with Mr.
Clay at it's head. Under the portrait of Mr.. Clay
is painted the motto, In all assaults our surest
signap'-the whole of the picture is surrounded
by handsomely executed gilt scroll work. The
reverse side Of the Banner is maZarine blue satin,
on which is painted, in the form Of wreath, the
coat of arms of each State of the Union, connect
ed by handsomely executed gilt scroll work
inside of the wreath is painted the following
motto, being expressive Of the wing apprecia
ton of the value of the Union. "The Union
oar strong defence; TO foes impregnaMe, Price
less to friends"
The design and painting is by Mr.. William
Curett, native Baltimore artist, to whom much
credit is due for the superior and elaborate man.
ner in which, has been executed.
The trimming and decorations were designed
and put together by Mr. John Gade, and in which
he has displayed much taste and skill. The top
piece is in the form of bow, handsomely carved
to represent grain, fruit and flowers, and richly
gilt; on each end Of which is perched hand.
somely carved and gilt eagle, supporting with
their beaks the drapery Of the Banner which is
composed Of rich folds of figured crimson satin
damask, the whole trimmed with heavy gold bull
lion fringe, large gold tassels, and gold and scar
let cords.
On the top of the staff, over the Banner, is
placed the Roman fasces, handsomely worked 10
copper and richly gilt. The Banner staff is Of
ash, and was cutby the hands of HENRY CLAY,
from the growth of Ashland, expressly for this
Banner, at the request of the Committee.
The top piece and eagles were carved by Mr.
Fielding Vanhorn, and the fasces and other fix
lures were made by Messrs Cariss q Schulz,
by whom, ALSO all the wood work was gilded.
The staff has been handsomely dressed in an &C.
tagonal shape by Mr.. VIM. Dalrymple, and beau
tiiully polished by Mr.. James H. MIllikin. Two
heavy silver inscription plates attached to the
staff, were made by Mr.. Samuel Kirk, on which
is engraved, by Mr.. John Madeira, words ex-
planning the object for which the Banner was
gotten up, &c.
1t is the intention of the Banner Committee to
have arranged an appropriate car, in which the
Banner will be conveyed in the Second of May
National Observation-Disclosures Patriot.