The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1822-10-09

the maintenance Of our Independence. This
Standard, which you have presented us, with
such fiattering expressions of regard, we receive
as an evidence of your patriotism and zeal for
liberty, and as token of your esteem and good
wishes to this corps. We assure you, that it
shall never be unfurled but in the sacred cause
of liberty, nor ever wrested from our hands
with disgrace. We desire that you NAV. on
all occasions, be guided by the strictest princi-
Piles of virtue, and that you may ever enioy
that felicity which true virtue deserves. we
wish the peace, prosperity and happiness of
our Country long to be continued but should
the alarms of war resound in our ears, and we
be called to defend our rights in the field of
battle, this day will be remembered and as
our eyes may glance at this Banner waving
over our heads, our hearts will revert to those
who gave it, and every man shall cry, WeIcomae
rictOry, OF iOelc6n1e death 20
Capt. Warren expresses his thanks to Major
Joseph Merriam, Col. Cyrus Leland. Mr.. Otis
Adams, and Mr.. John Goulding, for the prompt
and efficient assistance afforded by them. as
Marshals of the day.
The Standard was painted by Mr.. iSfephen
w. Day, of Worcester, in style that does
high honour to him as Painter.
Paid for.
On the 18th ult. most elegant Standard
was presented to the Light infantry Company
in Gardner, procured by the Ladies of Gard
ner, and accompanied with the following AID.
dress from Miss WRIGHT, pronounced in a very
graceful manner -
Ensign JAcKsoN-Believing that tae hon
our and reapectability of our common Country
are IN high degree dependent upon the en-
couragement given to the Militia, and retaining
for it that distinguished rank which it has in
times past, and now holds in the community
and much of that respect shewn to us as ma
lion abroad-and also much of that peace and
quietude which we enjoy at home, are to b.
attributed more or less to the protection which
it is capable of affording TO the innocent and
defenceless--Str, In behalf of the Ladies Of
Gardner, !, with emotions OF heartfelt pleasure,
present you this Standard, for the use of the
Gardner Light-lnfantfy, as token of their
high and sincere regard. Be pleased to re-
ceive it, Sir; and rest assured, that you indi-
vidually will always have our best wishes for
the responsibility, improvement and honour Of
the Company. And while we present you
this, as small mark of our personal respect,
and as an expression of our desire to encourage
you to be bold, faithful and prompt limb to
the great body of the Soldiery of our distin-
guished Country, we would with Difference
say to you, Be always emulous 10 excel in the
knowledge of your profession, as Soldiers, and
in deeds of valour. Let union, promptitude.
and true courage ever distinguish you, on ali
occasions and in every crisis. In preparing
yourselves for the field of battle, may you not
neglect to cultivate the tender sensibilities of
your hearts. Be always humane Gentlemen.
as well as brave Solders.--By presenting
you with this Ensign of Liberty, whose stars
and stripes are the insignia of Freedom, we
mean only to express our desire, that you may
take such encouragement from it as will slim
ulate you so to improve yourselves in the mill
tary art, that we may look to you with conf
dence for protection, and as our invincible
guardians in times OF alarm and danger. Should
you ever be summoned to march, for the pur-
pose of asserting or defending the rights of any
portion of our beloved Country, may you, in
following this Standard to, or in rallying round
1T on the field of danger, be protected from
heaven by the all-powerful Avenger of wrongs,
and through Him be enabled to discharge all
your perilous duties with strict fdelity-with
honour to yourselves, and complete success to
jour SOetHtFye. .hlueu anu uiTecIeQ by TINS
Power, may you always be victorious, and
hereafter be raised to immortal glory in the re-.
gions of bliss ahove.''
To which Ensign Jackson made the follow
ing Reply =
Miss WRrGHT-As the custom of nations
has made it necessary that all military corps
should have Standard under which TO rally.
therefore, receive this elegant Standard, pre-
sented by your hand in behalf of your fair as
sociates for the use of the Light-Infantry Com
pany in Gardner.--.Nadan, This elegant
present, accompanied with such sentiments of
esteem and appreciation of their conduct here
tolore, enkindles in our bosoms the liveliest
sense fgratitude towards you and your ascot
ates, and presume will stimulate us in future /;
and should any event in the bosom of time
make it necessary to unfurl this Standard in
defence Of our rights and liberties, they shall
be defended to the utmost verge of human ex-
istence. Accept of our best wishes that you
and your associates may be blessed in all your
connexions on earth, and be completely hap.
Ply in the world to come.'' [Paid for.
MARRIED,
In this town, on Thursday evening last. by
Rev. DR.. Bancroft, MIR. James Rrazer to Miss