The Massachusetts spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1821-1823, 1823-07-23

accept it as ! tribute ofrespect and gratitude,
for that ambitious and patriotick spirit, which
has ever characterized the Westboroagh Light
lnfantry-particularly in the Autumn Of 1914,
when, on a sudden and unexpected warning,
you relinquished the endearments Of domes-
tick life and marched boldly, forth to defend
trust, you will ever manifest; and although
we would indulge the hope, that the transac-
tions Of succeeding years will not prevent us
from hailing the Anniversary Birthday of our
liberty, AS we now do, in the full enjoyment
Of peace and prosperity; yet, if the horrid
sound of war should again be proclaimed in
our ears, and you be summoned to the field Of
battle, our hearts shall attend you thither,
with anxious solicitude for your welfare. and
with indubitable confidence in your magma
nimity and 6rmness, for protection and de-
fence. Be brave and faithful soldiers, when
ever You may be called to act and in earnest
prayer, will we address that God, who in
ancient days fought nightly for Israel, with
an outstretched hand'' and 6 a strong arm, -
that He would be yoav deliverer also; and
cause that this Standard may never be un.
fnred by any breeze, but that which brings
victory and triumph to the sons of Columbia |:
but If it must he surrendered into the hands of
foes, or fall with you and be buried in your
blood, may you be prepared by divine grace
TOR happy conquest over your last enemy,
Death, and receive as your reward never.
fading crown of Immortal Glory"
To which Ensign Brigham replied
Mrss BRIGHAM,
With gratitude we accept this token OF
your respect, and, in the name OF this Compa-
ny, tender you our most sincere thanks
Though nature has forbidden your sex to join
in warlike scenes, and to defend your country
by welding the sword or facing the cannon's
mouth, yet, we rejoice that you are lending
your aid to perpetuate peace, by encouraging
and animating those whom duty calls to stand
in readiness, at all times, to repe every invad-
ing foe, and to maintain inviolable those bles-
sings OF freedom and independence, the birth
Of which we celebrate this day. As you are
looking to us for protection in times of trouble,
so are we looking to you for the solace of our
peaceful days, and, with you, we hope those
days will ever continue. But, should the am
bition, the tyranny, or despotism of any power
attempt to violate our privileges, or trample
on our rights-should the trump of war again
sound, and our couutry's cause again summon
us to the field of battle, be assured your gen.
erosity will not be in vain; for when we see
this elegant Standard unfurled, the transac-
tons of this morn will rush into our minds and
inspire every heart with courage, and impart
a double energy to every nerve. We shall
remember that the happiness of our mothers,
our wives, our sisters, and our children is
pending on our heroism and while we have
hearts to feel, and faith to rely on the Lord of
Hosts for help, this STANDARD shall never grace
the trophies of victorious enemy. But let
Columbia's sons be supported by your prayers
and exertions--let US have the testimonies of
our consciences that we are engaged ia good
cause and though all the tyrants and despots
on earth combine their forces against us, we
still shall be independent and free.''
After passing the usual salutes, and partici-
pating with the Ladies in collation., the
Company repaired to Marlborough, and unit
ed with others in an union Celebration of the
Gay. All the exercises were performed in
neat and appropriate style.
July 7, 1923.