Subject. REPORTS OF THE SECOND AUDITOR OF THE TREASURY. With copies of such accounts as have been rendered by persons charged REPORTS OF THE SUPERINTENDENT OF THE PUBLIC PRINTING. Of the operations of his office during the year 1853.. An abstract of the returns of the militia of all the States and Territories, with their arms, accoutrements, and ammunition. FEBRUARY 8, 1854.-Ordered to lie on the table and be printed. WAR DEPARTMENT, Washington, February 6, 1854. SIR: In compliance with "An act more effectually to provide for the national defence by establishing a uniform militia throughout the United States," approved March 2, 1803, I have the honor to lay before Congress an abstract of the returns of the militia of all the States and Territories, with their arms, accoutrements and ammunition, taken from the latest returns that have been received by this department. Very respectfully, your obedient servant, Hon. D. R. ATCHISON, President of the Senate. JEFFN. DAVIS, |