ate， but adequate to the necessary purposes——the former to garrison and preserve our fortifications and to meet the first invasions of a foreign foe， and， while constituting the elements of a greater force， to preserve the science as well as all the necessary implements of war in a state to be brought into activity in the event of war； the latter， retained within the limits proper in a state of peace， might aid in maintaining the neutrality of the united states with dignity in the wars of other powers and in saving the property of their citizens from spoliation. in time of war， with the enlargement of which the great naval resources of the country render it susceptible， and which should be duly fostered in time. of peace， it would contribute essentially， both as an auxiliary of defense and as a powerful engine of annoyance， to diminish the calamities of war and to bring the war to a speedy and honorable
but it ought always to be held prominently in view that the safety of these states and of everything dear to a free people must depend in an eminent degree on the militia. invasions may be made too formidable to be resisted by any land and naval force which it would comport either with the principles of our government or the circumstances of the united states to maintain. in such cases recourse must be had to the great body of the people， and in a manner to produce the best effect. it is of the highest importance， therefore， that they be so organized and trained as t
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