Description

The Power of Congress over the District of Columbia is a book written by Theodore Dwight Weld in 1838. The book discusses the extent of Congress's power over the District of Columbia, which is the federal district where the capital of the United States is located. The author argues that Congress has unlimited power over the district, including the power to abolish slavery and establish public schools. The book also examines the history of the district, including its establishment and the various attempts to limit or expand Congress's power over it. The author's arguments were influential in the debate over the district's status and its relationship to the federal government. Overall, The Power of Congress over the District of Columbia is an important work of political and legal history that sheds light on the early debates over the nature of federal power in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.