The Portland gazette. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1818-1824, 1822-11-05
MisceNany.

OTIsFIELD, ocT. 80, 1892.
On the Goth day of August last the Company
Of Light Infantry in this place, commanded By
Col. FRANCIS CHUTE. met to celebrate their
first anniversary. After displaying in the vari-
Gus movements Of military tactics, tue company
was formed at the house of Capt. LEVI PATcH,
where they were presented with an elegant
standard, purchased by the ladies, by Miss ANNE
kNIGHT, who gave the following address -
IN behalf of the ladies of Osfeld, am authorised
TO present this military standard TO this light infantry
company recently organized and Justly renowned fo
their activity. military discipline and love of liberty
duty peculiarly interesting to me, when consider
the merit of those who conferred on me- and the dis
unguishing traits which mark the character Of this com
pany Notwithstanding IL is a painful reflection. and
much to be lamented that in order secure ndivid
ua happiness and national rights military discipline
and warke preparations necessary; and although
nature has implanted in the hearts of men, love OF
freedom yet inseparabe from this principle is found
an universal thirst for dominion. Hence the ;mpor-
fance OF having well regulated militia established
Throughout our country M 5Esq.
Though from the present peaceful situation Of ma
uona affairs, and the general extension Of light and
knowledge. we have ground to hope thatthe period is
not lar Distant when viii ascend her throne &.
forever abolish the ancient maxms Of prejudice bgot
~ and superstition. and pure andsundefed religion
rect her standard their tomb and man will cease 10
~ oe VI tlle NATIONS learn war
yet TIL this glorious period shall have arrived il is in
dspensibly necessary, that country should be well
iorheo, and her citizens stand ready 10 defend their
rights and privileges against the assaults of every vile
intruder. ttg
This military standard which Is now about 10 Re
COMMITTED 10 your care. | am persuaded could not be
entrusted IN safer hands than those of citizen soldiers
For they who enjoy. and Justly estimate the blessings
OF free and republican government will be most bold
and magnanimous IN their deferte. In peace NAV
ne q 1Fiar RI =
you to perform the duties Of soldiers with cheerness
ano ZEAL May necessity never require that il should
be converted 10 an ensign of But if in the wise
dspensations OF providence, country should be IN
volved IN war, and you should be summoned to lift the
sword in her Defence may this STANDARD serve as rail-
lying point Tor the brave. a. stimulation for victory
Ana may true patriotism, and ardent love for the
cause of religion and liberty and every thing that Is
dear 10 recmen. stimulate your hears with united zeal
ami nvigora,e your the day Of battle; and may
this never be surrendered but with fe-always bear
ing in mind that he dies goronsly who dies in bis
countrys cause But If the fortune Of victory should
be IN your favour and the standard should be urea in
Triumph over conquered enemy. Won viii remember
u is not victories and conquesrs Alone which stamp
the names OF the conquerors with immortal glory bot
the exercise Of mercy and humanity towards van.
pushed foe
With these views and sentiments, I now presen,
this military standard to you.
The following reply was given by Ensign
OLIVER NAYBERRY -
MADAM,
ON this interesting OCCASION several considerations
impress my mnds some Of them very agreeably--oth-
ers painfully. IL is with much pleasure EXPRESS the
respectful gratitude Of myself and Of this company to
you and those other ladies who have honoured ard O.
hinged us with the present of elegant standard =
we shall not soon forget your kindness.
II is with unfeigned pleasure hear you lament the
necessity of war. We too lament the dire necessity
we wish and hope for universal and perpetual peace
and good viii among men ; and we with you ioyfuy
anticipate the period when the Prince of peace shall
so he known and obeyed by All nations that garments
shall be no more seen rolled in blood.
IL is with pleasure too | hear YOU express a wish
that civil and religious liberty may be universally en-
,Joyed that knowledge may be disseminated and that
reason may ascend her throne and forever abolish the
maxihs OF prejudice. bgotry and superstition g. that
pure and uEdeiled religion may her standard O.
yer their tombs. II also gives pleasure to hear you
Though Indirectly express your deesation of cruel
" and barbarty IN conqucroTs. Mercy il the bright
est gem IN conquerors crown. But this occasion
cannot fail TO excite painful emotions ia the beuevo.
lent breast when 1t is reflected that this standard may
lead us to the field Of battle. where death flies on the
wings OF lightning where bodies may fall or those
OF our fellow men; where souls immortal are launch
ed from scenes Of rage and Slaughter into the shore
less ocean OF etcrniiy where dying sErits are
summoned 70 appear before Him. in whose sight none
You, Madam, expressed wish. that we msy both
In peace and war, evince ourselves worthy of the name
Of soldiers This unquesiionahy is unanimous re-
solve But the true bravery Of the soldier is pro-
we'd so clearly by promises and clustering words in
time of peace. as by his constancy and fmness in ac-
tive service. and in manifest danger. We therefore
iorbear 10 promise now, what will do If called to
active service. Ii Is our wish 10 do duty TO support
tins banner with truly patriotic spirit and never to
give up but with lfeto defend country our lib
erty. and our government, in manner becoming the
friends OF men. But we hope TO forget that lie
alone. who bled and died for men, can enable us to
fulfl all our duties and can give an immortal crown
Of glory.
Alter receiving the standard, the company, to-
gether with the spectators, proceeded to the
meeting horse-wherc. after due order, the Rev
Josiah G.. Merrill delivered an Grafton on the oc.
casion, TO fhc satisfaction of those who were
present. After withdrawing from the racctinr-
house. they marched to the house of Lieut..
Johnson Knight where thew dined. together
with tic ladies' who had exhibited their benevo-
lence in presenting them with a standard, The
different movements of the dav were conducted
in proper manner, and TO tie honour of those
who were present. The company appeared 10
be wen disciplined and active to be ambitious
TO appear to the best advantage, and determi-
nation not 10 be oHtdone BY others. ii is their
intention to SLOW 10 others, the difference iia-
tween well regulated onpany an lie revcrse.