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receive tue number Of arms nc. due to US, but
when the ranks Of our militia may be relieved
from the present burden that falls heavily upon a
large proportion OF them, of furnishing their own
arms and equipments for the public defence. 1he
bllance due to Massachusetts, am unable TO ascer
tain, as the data upon which the ratio to be de-
duced, are not within my control. But the neces-
sary measures are in train for ascertaining and re-
ceiving the amount, While on this subject,
would suggest for your consideration, the Proprety
OF authorizing and eitectins the Quarter Master
General 10 cause all the nussets belonging to tue
state to be designated By appropriate mark OF
stamp.


The annual return Of the Militia made by the
Adiutsnt General, and four returns from the QUAR-
ter Master General marked Nos. 1, z, Sand VIII
be laid before you by the secretary. On referring
TO The return of the militia, am ledto mention TO
you, gentlemen, thatin the course OF the past au-
tamn | have had opportunity OF seeing consid.
erablc number Of the Regiments and Brigades OF
the militia Of this Commonwealth, aud il is but do
ing Justice TO them observe that their arms were
cffcien, aud in good order that their appearance
was generally highly martial, and their movements
correct. 1t is likewise due to the liberality and
wisdom Of the Legislatures of several former peri
ods 10 observe that much of the regularity vi the
militia, Of he uniformity OF their discipline, and
OF the intelligence ftheir oihcers Is to be ascribed
10 the system Oh dSCipliue anu otuct ea"s va ioi
nation, that have been placed at tue public ex'
pense. at different times in the hands OF the officers


In CONCLUSION, avail myself OF the occasion,
Gentlemon TO feiciate you upon tire continuance
of peace, upon the prevalence Of good order, the
restoration of public credit and the general aspect
of prosperity, contentment and happiness winch
| oar country exhibits Commerce, if not exempt
from restrictions which other tunes and different
conditions of the world did not impose. employs an
immense capital, and demands, and circniates all
the surplus products of our country.


Immunity from enbarrsssrDents at the terin'na-
! ton OF war unequdllsd in modern times, in dura-


ton that had snbv erted the principles OF social or
| der, of political economy and regular uoninerce


through great part of the civilized world was it.
terly impossible. After such an arduous and dread
ful conflict, time is necessary TO tranquiize the


world TO allow tue faculties Of men duly to esfi-
mate the new relations that peace has produced a


mong the nations--an for individuals to accommo-
date their feelings. views and habits to the actual
state Of things. Happy will il ss for us il We learn


wisdom from experience il from the force of cir
cumstsnces gLt she value of circnmspec-
lion aud economy, Of industry r,'d moderation.
Wishing you, Gentlemen, all the satisfaction that
| can result from iaishfu erdeavors TO render your
constituents happy, l only add tender OF any fa-
cities in my power to aid your Efforts.


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