The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-02-16
P R OSP E C I U s.

i Wing newspaper at the seat OF Government
would prove valuable auxiliary to the wing cause
during the approaching Presidential contest, will
publish, on the first Monday IN November neat,
thorough and decided Wing paper, entitled,
THE w HIG STAN D AR D,
devoted to the principles and policy of that party as
laid down in the following decla, ations by HENRY
CLAY:
IA sound National Currency, regulated by the
will and authority of the Nation;
g. "An adequate revenue, with fair protection to
American Industry;
g. Just restraints the Executive Power, embrace
ing further restrictions on the exercise Of the
Veto; s
a. I" faithful administration of the Public Domain
with al equitable distribution of the proceeds ofthe
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 suf-
frage, but with suitable restraints against improper
interference in elections;
6. .An amendment of the Constitution limiting the
incumbent Of the Presidential office to single
term"
To this annunciaton 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 '4O, must, everywhere, swell with glorious
pride at the memory Of the past, and their hopes en-
coaraged by their joyous anticipaton- OF the future
i
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 iue OPPOSE
ton papers at the Seat of Government, each, IN Its
way endeavorng to sap the foundations Of the wing
party, and blasting the prosperity Of the country
by the measures they propose. Shall we not rally
against the foes excited by these emssaries, whose
corrupt and atrocious motives are manifest by their
early wrangling forspoils which they never can win
We know the response of millions OF freemen will
be sAy RALLy!'' Already the 81 hum OF either
army Silly sounds" already the general furnishing
Of arms ssgves dreadful note of preparation - then
lei ours be bright and death-dealing sword in the
conflict Let us rally under leader upon whose
standard is Inscribed Liberty, Order, the Consu-
ton y whose great political and personal virtues
endear him to every generous heart, and whose
patriotism has been excelled-let US rally LOT
Henry CLAY, the Statesman and Sage, the iriend OF
the workingman, 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 Will pc iurnisned
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
tbs morning; and during the session OF Congress
SYNOPSIS Of its proceedings will be given up adjourn
ment by able reporters enabling us thus to transmit
abroad, through its columns, whatever OF interest
may transpire, at the earliest hour.
'i'Hs WHIG 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 annun, payable tnpa'7aoy IN au-
vance or for s,orter period at the above rate.
p S. All communications by mail must be post
Maid or they will remain in the post ohce
P"' JOHN Il. TOWERS.