Seems a contradiction. That which is of the State is not a militia, and that which is of the militia is not of the State. The meaning of the word ‘militia’ was clear at the time, it meant a levy of free citizens capable of bearing arms; not a state organization.
True, but I believe he was referring to the second amendment's "well regulated Militia" which was trained, disciplined, organized, armed, and accoutered, with officers appointed by the state and reporting to the Governor of the state. "State militia" is just kind of shorthand.