Picture of Washington and Its Vicinity, for 1850: Also, the Washington Guide, Containing a Congressional Directory, and Much Other Useful Information (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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But if the natural advantages of this District are great, the peculiarities of the social and politi cal condition of its inhabitants are not undeserving of notice and regard. Selected for the seat of the Federal Government, and placed under its legisla tive control, while they enjoy not the political rights and independence of the States, they share more in the favor and protection and are more iden tified with the interests and prosperity of the na tion. They are less disturbed and distracted by questions connected with State rights and local politics. The stormy agitations connected with ~lections spend much of their rage before they.

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