Lincoln telegraph. [volume] (Bath, Me.) 1836-1846, 1838-06-14
LINCOLN TELEGRAPH
B AT H M e.:
THURSDAY MoRNING,JUNE IA.

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Agreeaby to our promise, now present TO
ders the toasts, regular and volunteer. which
drank at the p L. I. celebration. last week.
l. The anniversary of the Portland Light Infantry
founded on the mmuable principle OF claiming what is
strictly right and submitting to nothing that is wrong
2. The town of Bath-Enterprising and industrious.
il furnishes the best PATTERNS (PATTENs) for Ships
of any town in the State.
Gen Sewall rose and responded to the above, in be-
half of his fellow citizens credable to him
SELF and highly honorable TO citizens. He took
view of the local and natural advantages Of the town. its
past course and present prospects, closed by au-
ding to the similarity of feeling, and congeniay of SEN
ment which should always and naturally exist between
the two places portland and Bathl and then offered
the following sentiment.
The American Militia-Estahlisiled by our fathers
for the preservation Of religious social, and civil IN
stituons; he who would derde it has no just concep-
ton Of true freedom and does not deserve its protection
Capt CApEN then proposed the following sentiment !;
Our res ected guest, WIN KING, the first Governor of
this State the lar sighted and sagacious statesnan
whose policy aimed at the Development OF the resor-
ces, and the Improvement OF the means possessed ~
Maine-of increasing her wealth. augmenfing her popu
ation and of obtaining rank among the first OF her SIS
ter States.
GEN KING made some pertinent remarks i'm the first
place. adyerting in very brief and interesting manner,
to his connections with the important measures OF the
last War. The Gen. remarked that our sea coast was
immense, and every point we were liable to the 'nva
ding foe STILL with scarcely regular troop, and rely
Ing only upon the citizen sodiey, were sustained at
every point and the enemy repulsed at every attack
with single exception and in that the fault was not with
the soldiers but entirely owing to the negligence and III
management of the commanding officer This was on
the Penobscot-e further remarked to the credit OF the
militia that on all occasions, he had found IN them
readiness and even desire to be of service to the
country He was satisfied that this true without
distinction of pary-and he rejoced that all parties
could and would unite one, when our liberties were
to be defended from the grasp of foreign foe After
concluding his remarks he offered the following as SEN
timent.
The Militia of the United States, a buwark of free
men who prefer the honor and interest OF our country 10
the triumphs CT party
Sd regular toast. Our North Eastern Boundary
Let our motto be no conventional line but tia, recogn'-
zed y the Treaty of Ghent and If our British neighbos
insist on the award of the Dutch King. may tiey ne
compelled to seek the highlands where he has located
them-in the bed OF the river 4
a. The Militia OF contry-That IN proportion
az standing army in the time Of peace is curse to
free country lust in proportion is well disciplined mi
litia blessing.
Woman--Eden's loyeliest flowers blooming with
all their charms that sweeten tie cup and adorn the
path
By Gen. J. M'Lean. The Portland Light Infantry;
their solderlike bearing, and skill in manGvre and gen
tlemany department, has noble example for the
citizen soldiers of the State. rlaf
bers of the Portland Light Infantry-Long will their
present military visit to Bath be remembered with
pleasure by its citizens
By Col r. r. Smith. The Portland Light Infantry
Stimulated by the vigorous and successful efforts OF their
predecessors Of 49, may they ever be ready 10 nerve
the arm in defence Of civil and religious liberty. F
Rv Hon. NJ. Grotop Ancient Famouth--Burnt by
Mowatt inl775 for of soldiers to defend lcr-out
of whose ruins has arisen the beautiful city Of Portland
never 10 he burnt BY invading foe, while her citizens
are made up of soldiers like the Portland Light Infantry
ByT. Eaton Commerce and Navigation. 1t is RI
sng-it will rise still higher, until it balances, in the
scale of legislative protection, other branches of the ma
tonal industry
Rv Cant ]. Ellsworth. The North Eastern Boundary
of the State of Maine the North West or the North
Fast angle of the province of New Brunswick
Bv Lieut. Reuben Small. The Portland Light Iniant-
in their appearance and correct in their
discipline. .FQsls
Bv Lieut. Jacob s. Sewall.-The Militia-In peace
our countrys honor-in war its sole defence. May we
ever regard it as Of the main pillars upon which
rests this happy Republic.
By Capt Horace Fobes.-Our Adjutant General
Maine cannot too well appreciate, the services lie has
rendered, for tile advancement ofher MILITIA
Bv Lieut. c. F. Little. The County of Lincoln
Truly the land of comfort for she only supplies her
guests with the choicest viands, but with the luxury Of
warm BATH.
By Ensign Wilson. The Military and Citizens Of
Bath-The kind reception and hospitabe treatment
which we have this day received their hands have
only rendered our visit among them extremely pleasant
but have excited their feelings Of friendship which it
will ever be our delight TO cherish.
Bv Elisha Clarke The Heroes of the Revolution
Our Country can never be secure nor her happ
ness and prosperity certain, than when their sr
tues are fully initiated. Il ..f4 .gss
Fl A CARD. ...
LIaHT INFANTRY ARMoRY,
- 80. June 9, 1888. (
The officers in behalf of the members Of the P. L. l.,
with sentiments gratitude for the attentions
maid them during their late visit to Bath, beg leave to
present their Acknowledgements ~ II =