the quota due (as per abstract C,) in order to have an ample amount to our credit, to effect so desirable an object.

There is a continued desire in the interior of the State for the formation of new Artillery Companies, in preference of all other arms; and in many instances, changes from Infantry to Artillery organizations are solicited.

As the value of Artillery arms, of cannons, caissons, swords and spare parts, far exceed in value the equipment of any other arms, great care is required to issue the same but to responsible Companies, and that sufficient guarantee and bonds be given; and I therefore solicit legislative enactment and directions, in what way such security is to be required, and in what manner it is to be enforced in case of delinquency.

The recent sale by the State, to the city of Detroit, of the building, in part occupied as the State Armory, will make it necessary that another locality for the occupation of this office, and store rooms, gunshades, &c., be provided; authority for the renting of such suitable building, at a moderate rent, is solicited, as well as an appropriation for the expenses of transportation, and removal of the ordnance, arms and accoutrements, asked for.

I respectfully submit the necessity of appointing a competent officer to compile extracts of some of the standard works on tactics and field exercises, and particularly Artillery Drill, for the use and instruction of the Militia of this State, and also to compile a manual of instruction for arms with percussion locks, according to the government system of the army-which compilation or work should be printed in a cheap form, and either be loaned or sold at a low price to the officers in commission for their instruction, now so much needed.

By a resolve of the State of Massachusetts, approved April 16th, 1852, the Adjutant General was authorized to furnish Scott's Infantry Tactics to certain officers of the volunteer Militia. The work has been furnished agreeable to the resolve, and the wisdom of the act has already been proved by the advantages the troops have derived, and doubtless still more favorable results will follow.

In conclusion I beg leave to state, that it is hoped that the duties which have devolved upon this office, have been executed in a manner

that may receive the approval of your Excellency, and promote the public interest.

Having been recommended for appointment to my official position by a large number of the officers of the Militia, that I might not disappoint their reasonable expectations as to improvement in the character and condition of an institution in which they take so great an interest, I have ever felt it incumbent on me to devote my whole time and undivided attention to its duties.

If my endeavors have been instrumental in promoting the public welfare, as connected with a military organization, and introducing any useful reforms, which will elevate the Militia, and if my efforts to perform faithfully my official duties, shall meet the approval of the officers of the volunteer Militia and the public, I shall possess an abundant source of coutinual gratification.

Respectfully submitted, by your Excellency's obedient servant,

JOHN E. SCHWARZ,

Adjutant and Quarter Master General, M. M..

APPENDIX,

AND

DOCUMENTS ACCOMPAYING THE REPORT

FOR THE YEARS 1853-'54, OF THE

ADJUTANT & QUARTER MASTER GENERAL

OF THE

STATE OF MICHIGAN.