The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-02-17
P R OSP E G I u S.

THE undersigned believing that cheap daily
i Wing newspaper at the seat of Government
would prove valuable auxiliary to the Wing cause
during the approaching Presidential contest, will
publish o., the first Monday in November neat, a
thorough and decided Wing paper, entitled,
THE w HIG STAN D Ar D,
devoted to the principles and policy of that party
CLAY:
GA sound National Currency, regulated by the
will and authority Of the Nation;
9. can adequate revenue, with fair protection to
American Industry;
g. Just restraints on the Executive Power, embrace
Veto;
A. faithful administration of the Public Domain,
with an equitable distribution of the proceeds the
sales of it among the States;
5. 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 annunciation we believe every true and
ardent Wing will favorably respond. The hearts OF
the Wing army, whose ranks were unbroken, and
whose banners aoated unstricken during the cam
paign of 40, must, everywhere, swell with glorious
pride at the memory of the past and their hopes en-
couraged by their joyous ancipations of the future.
1t is true a nightmare of treachery rests upon
the energies Of the party; but shall not arouse
to the Importance of the political conflict which is
about to ensue? There at this time five opposi-
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 tho measures they propose. Shall we not rally
against the foes excited by these emissaries, whose
corrupt and atrocious motives manifest by their
early wranglng spoils which they never can win
We know the response of millions of freemen will
be GAY, RALLYp' Already the " hum of either
army Silly sounds" already the general furnishing
of arms gives dreadful note of PREPARATION then
let ours be bright and death-dealing sword in the
conflict. Let us rally under leader upon whose
standard is inscribed Liberty, Order, the Conslitu-
ton )" whose great political and personal virtues
endear him to every generous heart, and whose
patriotism has never been excelled-et rally for
HENRY CLAY, the Statesman and Sage, the friend of
the workngman, the idol of his country, which, for
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 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 be O'Clock in
the morning and during the session of Congress a
synopsis Of its proceedings will be given up to adjourn
ment, by able reporters enabling us thus to transmit
abroad through its columns, whatever Of interest
may transpire, at the earliest hour.
The Wine STANDARD will be published, daily, al
10 cents per week, payable to the carriers.
TIE paper will be mailed to subscribers out OF the
District at IS per annum, payable invariably in adj
vance, or for shorter period at the above rate
P. S. All communications by mail must be posi-
paid, or they will remain in the post office.
JOHN r. TOWERS.