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all times make them aware of the suspected characters amongst them, and thus enable them, in case of robbery, readily to fix upon

the guilty.

Having now shown the present defective state of the police, and the improbability of trifling alterations producing amendment, since they have already failed; having therefore shown the necessity of some new system, and explained the one here proposed; having pointed out its advantages, and proved them by facts, and by the concurring opinions of an experienced Magistrate; and having answered, as far as they can be anticipated, the few most obvious objections to this plan; the author has done his duty; the adoption or rejection of the scheme must be the act of others, to whom is left the consideration of it. One only hope, however, is entertained, and perhaps it is not unreasonable for an Englishmanthat whatever system may be adopted, our property may be rendered safe from robbery, and we may by some means or other be able to lie secure in our beds.

"Of all things tending to the greatness of any Kingdom or State, the principal is, to have a race of military men."

LORD BACON.

THE RIGHT HONORABLE

LORD VISCOUNT CASTLEREAGH,

Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.

MY LORD,

Permit me respectfully to offer for your Lordship's consideration the following Remarks on the Bill you have lately introduced in Parliament, for rendering the Militia disposable for Foreign Service.

I am encouraged to this address from having received the favorable opinions of several distinguished officers, on the measure I had the honor to recommend twelve months since, in my "Observations on the Military System of the British Empire," as well as from a perfect conviction that your Lordship will with pleasure receive suggestions respectfully offered for the improvement of the Bill in question: more especially as it has, in a great measure, failed of acquiring that success which your Lordship must have expected; and from a knowledge that before the object you have in view can be possibly attained, the Bill must undergo some very material amendments. I have further to assure your Lordship that only such observations shall be intruded as, I am certain, are in unison with the opinions entertained by officers of long service and talents, and whose ideas on so very important an alteration in the military systems of this Empire claim, and I am convinced will receive, attention both from your Lordship and the British Legisla

ture.

I have the honor to be,

With sincere respect,

MY LORD,

Your Lordship's very obedient servant,

London, March 1, 1814.

J. PHILIPPART.

OBSERVATIONS, &c.

THE various remarks I have at different times given to the public on the military systems and economy of this country, have been solely prompted by a firm persuasion that it is the duty of every Englishman to contribute, to the utmost of his abilities, towards the safety and benefit of Great Britain. If, therefore, either in proposing improvements and remedies, or pointing out defects, my observations are of service, I am fully recompensed.

The Bill for rendering the militia disposable for foreign service, is of the highest importance to the military interests of this country, and if a measure of that kind could be effectually carried into exécution, our military capabilities would be much greater than they have ever been, and there is no period in the history of this country when we more required a powerful British military force, or when it could be of greater service, than at the present moment.

In discussing therefore the merits and demerits of the Right Honorable Secretary of State's plan, I feel sensible that my motives will be understood and, I trust, that this attempt to prove in what manner the militia might be rendered disposable, will be read with attention by those whom it most interests.