FOR THE Wa7cHM.iE.
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TIE MILITIA. A wrong view OF this sub
lect is taken by both the friends and enemies of
this institution string of queries has been put
biy the Secretary Of War to the General Officers
IN the several States, and among the rest one to
this purpose" Does any advantage arise from the
present system Of the hlitia.'' And the answer
has been that the present plan worse than useless


Now with great Difference to so great authority,
would suggest that peH organised militia is an
essential feature in republic, Il had almost said
primary nsttution,) but that it is not necessary
IN time Of profound peace that the militia should
be meH trained: and here lies the mistake, that
the organizing and training are confounded, and
on this rests the whole force of the objections to
militia musters 1t must be obvious that the mi
lltia cannot be organized without being mustered
in the different grades of companies battalions and
reeimcnts-and if this view of the subject is cor.
rect, militia musters very important and neces-
sary, and ought to be countenanced and supported
by every citizen. A FARMER.