The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1822-10-09
[Hampdsn Patriot.
Presentation of a MILITARY STANDARD.

Presentation Of MILITARY Standard
On Tuesday, the LIST inst. the Company of
Grenadiers in Grafton, under the command of
Capt. HENRY I. WARREN, assembled for the
purpose of receiving a Standard of Colours
from Ladies of the town. As the day was very
pleasant, and as it was the first appearance Of
the Company in uniform, many people assem-
bled to witness the performances, and we be-
lieve all were highly grati6ed. After PRAYER
by the Rev. Joseph Merriam, a pertinent Adj
dress was pronounced to the Soldiers by the
Rev. Seth Alden, and few remarks by the
Rev. John WileS-when Miss HANNAH A.
WHEELER, from the procession of Ladies,
stepped forward, and presented the Standard,
IN peculiarly graceful manner, with the fol-
lowing Speech, pronounced in very superior
style Of elegance -
In behalf of the Ladies here assembled.
have the pleasure, Sir, of presenting to the
Grafton Grenadiers a pledge of our esteem.
and testimonial of our confidence in YOU TO
vindicate our rights, and maintain the freedom
ofour country. While we have to regret the
evils of war-while we are repeatedly hearing
of the calamities of other countries, from ty-
ranny and despotism-.and while, too, we re-
fleet on what was once the situation of our
own country, till our fathers fought and bled
for her freedom,-we are still cheered by the
grateful reflection, that we are now indepen-
dent and free; and animated by the lively
hope that we shall still remain a happy peo-
pie, so long as we can boast of our Soldierv.
well disciplined and possessed of true courage,
TO you, then, as the champions of our coun-
try's freedom, the defenders ofliberty and vir-
tue, we present this Banner, fully assured,
from the martial spirit you so nobly evince. in
the spirited manner in which this COMPANY has
been raised and organized, that it is to be en-
trusted to hands of valour, with heads of wis
dom to direct, and hearts of courage to go for
ward-never to engage but in virtues cause,
nor ever to yield till rictory or decth shall de-
eide the contest. May you at all times be
governed by true principles of honour, guided
by wisdom, protected by Heaven, and ever be
crowned with glorious success in all honoura-
bic pursuits. Should you ever be called to
leave the domestick circles ofpeace and hap
piness, to engage in the terrors Of battle, while
the din of war is sounding in our ears, our
hearts shall accompany you to the field, with
fondest hopes of your success and your return
from its tolls and dangers shall To welcomed
with gratitude for your services, and our SINGER
est prayers to Heaven for your eternal felicity"
To which Ensign JOSEPH GLOVES replied
Gin behalf of this Company, Madam, | re-.
ceive this Standard with the sincerest emotions
of gratitude and affection. 1t is true, that the
horrours Of war are peculiarly appalling; and
tits alike true, that the isnominy of servitude
is far more to be dreaded. But with you, La
dies, we can glory in the freedom of our own
country; and with your smiles, we vouch for
its preservation. We rejoice that the duties of
the field devolve on US; and we acknowledge
our gratitude to you, for the confidence you're
pose in us, and the encomium you bestow, by
entTustinS Us with so important concern as