The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-01-08

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devoted 10 the principles and policy of that party as
laid down in the following declarations by HENRY
CLAY: @5s
/. !" A sound National Currency, regulated by the
will and authority Of the Nation;
2.,aAn adequate revenue, with fair protection 70
American Industry;
mo further restrictions on the exercise OF the
Veto; r.
4. "a faithful administration Of the Public Domain
with an equitable distribution of the proceeds Of the
sales of it among the States;
General Government, leaving public officers per-
feet freedom OF thought, and OF the right Oh sur
frage. but with suitable restraints against improper
interference in elections; j,
g. 0An amendment OF the Constitution iiuH'ing 'le
incumbent Of the Presidential Office to single
term" {~38
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 Roated unstricken during the cam
ragn of 40, must, everywhere, swell wilh glorious
pride at the memory Of The past and their hopes en-
couraged by their Joyous anticpatons Of the future
II s tTne a nightmare of treachery now rests upon
the energies Of the party; but shall we not arouse
to the importance Of the political CONNECT winch IS
about to ensue There are at this time lpe OPPOSE
tion naners at the Seat Of Government, EACH IN ITS
way endeayoring to sap the foundations Of the wing
party, and blasting the prosperity Of me country
nv the measures they propose. Shall we not rally
against the foes excited by these emssarles whose
corrupt and atrocious motives are manifest ny tnelr
early wrangling for spoils which they never can WIN!
We know the response Of millions Of iTeemen WIN
be uAy. RAILYc' Already the s hum OF either
armv stiiIy sounds;n already the general furnishing
Of arms gives dreadful note Of preparation = tnen
let ours be bright and death dealing sword IN me
conflict Let us rally under leader upon whose
standard is inscribed /" Liberty, Order, the Co.ss.u-
tion >, whose great political and personal virtues
endear him to every generous heart, ana whose
n,tr;otism has never been exceled-letu us rahy loI
HrNRy CLAY, the Statesman and sage, the irieho o.
,hc ,yorngman, the idol Of his country, which, Tor
FORTY wears next to his God, has had his chel care
In addition TO the thorough Wing course whc c,
This paper will pursue its readers will be furnlsnca
with the earliest local intelligence OF the ci'y anu
District. and the general news OF the DAY.
The daily hour Of publication will DC o'clocx 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 tiansn
abroad. through its columns, whatever OF ln'erest
nav transpire. at the earliest hour.
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paul. " Wy & -TF71I7 JOHN T.. TOWERS.