To ths Senate and House of Representatives:
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EXECUTIVE OFFICE, Dec. 17, 1881.

 l herewith lay before the General Assem- bly, copies of communication from the Adju- tant General, which accompanied his annual report to the Executive, dated the 9th of December, 1881. The comprehensive view which that officer presents of our militia sys- tenn as now established, the manner in which he has pointed out its defects, and his sug gestions of such amendments of the laws, as would place it on more respectable and de sirable footing, are well worthy the considc- ration of the Legislature.

 It is apparent, that the laws have failed in the essential particular of enforcing such re- turns from the several divisions and bryades, as will afford any thing like a correct state ment of the strength of the militia. This should at all times be known, as we'll to be prepared against such exigencies as may arise, as to enable us to receive from the Ge- neral Government the quantity of arms and accoutrements to which, by the existing laws of Congress, we are entitled.

 JOHN GAYLE.