The Whig standard. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1843-1844, 1844-02-26
p OSP E G I U s..

Y1HE undersigned, believing that cheap daliy
Living newspaper at the seat OF T0vernmens
during the approaching Presidential contest, Will
nuhlsh. on the first Monday in November neat, a
thorough and decided Wing paper, entitled,
THE WING STANDARD,
dsvoted 10 the principles and policy Of that party,
laid down in the following declarations by HENRY
CLAY: aE
ga sound National Currency, regulated by the
will and authority Of the Nation;
8. mAn adequate revenue, with fair protection to
American Industry;
a e Inst restraints on the Executive Power, embrace
. ;ne further restrictions on the exercise OF the
Veto; ,r
A. GA faithful administration OF the fuDlc DOMAIN
with Al equitable distribution of the proceeds ofthe
sales of it among the States;
S. j" An honest and economical administrator u 'ho
q General Government, leaving public officers per-
feet freedom OF thought, and OF the right OF SUI
Trage but with suitable restraints against improper
interference in elections; . 49, !,
q. IAN 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, ana
whose banners Roated unstricken during. the cam
rarn Of 40, must, everywhere swell with glorious
pride al the memory Of the past and their hopes en-
COurQE0d by tnelr joyous ah'oir = 80 !. ~, =.
It ID true nightmare Of treachery now rests upon
the energies Of the party; but shall we not arouse
- The importapce Of the political conflict which IS
about to ensuel There are at this time Due OPPOSE
tion papers at the Seat Of Government each IN It's
way endeayorng to sap the foundations Of the wing
party, and blasting the prosperity OF the county
bv tha measures they propose. Shall we not rally
.go;rat the foes excited by these emissares whose
corrupt and atrocious motives are manifest Dy tneir
early wranglng for spoils which they never can win
We know the response of millions OF ireemen VIII
he .sAy. RALLy!' Already the hum OF eitner
army sty sounds" already the general furnisning
&c arms gives dreadful note OF preparations; tnen
lat Ours be bright and death-dealing sword IN the
conflict. Let us rally under leader upon WHOSE
standard is Inscribed Liberty, Order, the Consi's's-
s~daar him to every generous heart, and whose
sr;ct,sn, has never been cxcelled-et US rally Tor
H,NRy CAY. the Statesman and Sage the irlend OF
The workingman the idol Of his country, WINCH LOT
Forty wears next to his God, has had his chiei care.
II addition to the thorough Wing course Wh'cn
this paper will pursue, its readers VIII pc iurnsho9
With the earliest local intelligence Of the city and
District. and the general news OF the Gay. j.
The daily hour OF publication will be ociocx III
ths morning; and during the session Of congress a
SYNOPSIS Of is proceedings will be given up 70
ment. by able reporters enabling US thus TO transml!
abroad, through its columns, Whatever o. ih'oios'
NAV transpire, at the earliest hour. ~, ).
las Vino STANDARD will DC Puohshod' oany, ~
10 cents per week, payable to the carriers ~
The paper wi be mailed to subscribers Out OF inc
nstr;ct At AS per annum, payable nvariably in ad-
vance. or for a shorter period at the above rate.
p s. All communications by mail 'atsst DC posi-
,,o;d or they will remain in the post Office.
paul. u '"o' '' JOHN T. TOWERS.