The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-25
PR OSP E CT U S..

Y11HE undersigned, believing that q cheap dairy
Wing newspaper at the seat Of G 10y
during the approaching Presidential contest, VIII
nublish. on tie first Monday in November nert,
thorough and decided Wing paper, entitled,
THE WING TAM Ard,
devoted to the principles and policy q .nat parry as
CLAY: s IN, @ aa3 Sci
ia sound National Currency, regulated by the
will and authority Of the Nation;
9. can adequate revenue, with fair protection to
American Industry; e2 at1a2
g. Just restraints on the executive rover,
ing further restrictions on the exercise q INC
Veto;
4. GA faithful administration OF the Public DOMAIN
with an equitable distribution Of the proceeds Of the
sales of it among the States;
S. q An honest and economical administration OF the
General Government, leaving public olhcers per-
feet freedom of thought, and of the right Of sut-
frage but with suitable restraints against improper
interference in elections; .l}...iaf.,
&. Q An amendment of the Constitution limiting the
incumbent Of the Presidential office to single
term" e53ta Gs
To this annunciation we believe every true and
ardent Wing will favorably respond. The hearts OF
the Wing army, whose ranks were unbroken ana
1uhose banners Coated unstricken during the cam
ragn of ,4O, must, everywhere, sWeh win glorious
bride at the memory Of the past and their hopes en-
coaraged by their joyous antciPaons OF .ne lu.ule
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 whcn Is
about to ensue? There are at tins time tre OPPOSE
ton papers at the Seat of Government, each 40 It's
way. endeayoring to sap the foundations q the wing
party, and blasting the prosperity Of the country
by tho measures they propose. Shall we not raiiy
against the foes excited by these emissares whose
corrupt and atrocios motives are maniiest Dy thelr
early wrangling for spoils which they never can WIN
We know the response Of millions OF ireemen Wn
be aAY, RALLYp Already the hum OF eitner
army Silly Sounds" already the general furnishing
of arms gives dreadful note of preparation tnen
let ours be bright and deathdealing sword IN the
conflict Let us rally under leader upon whose
standard is inscribed Liberty, Order The Co''st'tu-
ton !" whose great political and personal Virtues e
endcar him to every generous heart, ana whose
natr;ot;sm has never been excelled-let us rally Tor
HEnRY CLAY, the Statesman and Sage, the irIend OF
thc workngman the idol Of his country, which, 1or
forty years next to his God has had his chie care.
In addition to the thorough Wing course whicn
this paper will pursue its readers Will pc lurnisned
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 70
ment by able reporters enabling US thus 70 transmit
abroad, through its columns, Whatever o. in'eres'
may transpre at the earliest hour.
The WHIG STANDARD will be puolisned, oaiiy' a.
m cent, per week. PAYABLE to the carriers
The paper will be mailed to subscribers out OF the
District at As per annum, payable inuar1aoy IN ad
vance. or for shorter period at the above rate'
Mp S. All communications by mail mast be post
nad. or they will remain in the post ofhce:
paul. y JOHN T. TOWERS.