Massachusetts spy and Worcester advertiser. [volume] ([Worcester, Mass.]) 1823-1825, 1823-10-15
FoR THE MASSACHUSETTS Spy.
MILITARY

On Thursday the 9th inst. two regiments of
Light Infantry and Grenadiers, battalion of
Rifemen, and a battalion of Artillery, consist
ing in all of II companies, belonging to the
> 9th Division, paraded in this town. The
morning was cloudy and a little rain fell, but
about nine o'clock the sun appeared, and the
day proved remarkably pleasant. The town
seemed alive with the hustle Of military pre-
paration, the exhilarating notes ofmarshal mu-
sic, and the rush of population collecting to
witness the interesting performances of the
day. The troops were in high spirits, and
were much admired for the neat simplicity of
their dress, and the thorough equipment, most
of them having entire camp apparatus. The
long line of nodding plumes, shining steel, and
white tents, made the scene both imposing and
delightful. Their arms were of the best kind
and in the best order.
At one O'Clock, His Excellency the Govern
our, accompanied by his staff, and His Honour
the Lieut.. Governour, escorted by by a caval-
cade of field officers in full dress, who yolun-
teered their services on this occasion, entered
the parade ground, under salute of artillery,
and reviewed the troops.
His Excellency expressed great satisfaction
at the fine martial appearance of the line, the
thorough equipment of all the companies, and
4he handsome soldier-like manner in which
they acquitted themselves. The same sen.i
ment, as far as we have learnt, was entertain
ed BY all military gentlemen present. Indeed
we do not recoect, on any former occasion, to
have seen so large body ofmilita, consisting
of such robust, athletic, muscular men, SO well
dressed, so well accoutered, and so thoroughly
disciplined. Some of the companies perform
ed their manual, marchngs, and evolutions
with spirit, skill, and precision, that would
do honour to veterans, and none of them ap-
peared either awkward, or unacqunted with
tactics.
There was not much opportunity to test
their skill in movements by battalion, the day
being far spent before the review was com
pleted, but their evolutious by company, are
rarely exceeded either in celebrity or precision.
Much credit is due not only to the compa-
mics, for the spirited manner in which they
performed this voluntary service, but to the
Division and Brigade staff. Maj Gen. Jew
EFT, took the command, assisted by the Gen
erals OF brigade, Crawford, and Estabrook, and
n is highly creditable to these excellent Off
GERS, that they are able to excite military
pride and ardour, which has led to such per-
lection in discipline. and promises such useful
ness to the Country. Some of the troops
marched 90 miles, and, notwithstanding, the
unfayourable aspect of the morning, appeared
with arms and dresses untarnished.
After the review was completed, which was
both careful and attentive, His Excellency,
with the adjutant General, Com. cambridge,
the Hon. Mr.. Silsbee, President of the Senate,
Gen. Dearborn, and many other Gentlemen
sat down to sumptuous dinner, at the table
OF his honour the Lieut.. GOVERNOR.
The next morning found the ground cleared
Of troops, except the Uxbridge Grenadiers.
This excellent company took up its line of
march about o'clock, having remained in
tent two nights, and appeared to leave us
with spirits untired by fatigue, exhibiting as
they retired, an ease and gracefulness in mo.
ton, which cannot be easily rivaled. Y.