Origin And Government Of The District Of Columbia Classic Reprint
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Origin and Government of the District of Columbia (Classic Reprint) by William Tindall Pdf
Excerpt from Origin and Government of the District of Columbia It is situated on the left or eastern bank of the Potomac River, 106 miles from its entrance into Chesapeake Bay and about 185 miles, via said river and bay, from the Atlantic Ocean. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Origin and Government of the District of Columbia by William Tindall Pdf
Excerpt from Origin and Government of the District of Columbia: November, 1902 This pamphlet is designed as a chronological outline of the principal steps in the establishment of the seat of government of the United States, and of the several forms of government which have been provided for the management of the local affairs therein, with a brief account of the leading features of the present local government and courts. It has been compiled as a convenient means of answering frequent inquiries for such information. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Origin and Government of the District of Columbia by William Tindall Pdf
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The Establishment and Government of the District of Columbia (Classic Reprint) by William Tindall Pdf
Excerpt from The Establishment and Government of the District of Columbia The navigation of the Potomac for large vessels practically termi nates at the Aqueduct Bridge, about 3 miles from its 'unction with the Anacostia, and the navigation of the Anacostia, at t e Navy-yard bridge, about 2 miles above its junction with the Potomac. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
An Act Providing a Permanent Form of Government for the District of Columbia (Classic Reprint) by United States Laws Statutes Pdf
Excerpt from An Act Providing a Permanent Form of Government for the District of Columbia Ofiicer detailed to perform no other d u ty. Receive only his pay as an officer. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Removal of the Seat of Government to the District of Columbia by Wilhelmus B. Bryan Pdf
Excerpt from The Removal of the Seat of Government to the District of Columbia: Two Papers Read Before the District of Columbia Historical Society The information which is in the letters of Mr. Bradley constitute a valuable contribution to the history of that period. While Mr. Bradley does not give the exact loca tion of the building that was leased for the use of the Post Otfice Department, his description is, perhaps, as accurate as could be expected under the circumstances. It is hardly necessary to say that while the streets of the city of Tash ington were beautifully delineated on paper and carefully named, there was no indication, or at least very little, in the city itself that there were any streets. Some years later a traveler to the city stated that he was in the center of the city when he thought he was some distance away. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Court-House of the District of Columbia (Classic Reprint) by Francis Regis Noel Pdf
Excerpt from The Court-House of the District of Columbia An event of such importance requires the serious attention of the historian as well as that of the local chronicler. A monograph, with numerous illustrations, has been prepared by competent authorities and, attractively printed and bound. It makes a volume which cannot fail to be of increasing interest and historical value. This volume presents for the first time a comprehensive account of the Sn preme Court of the District of Columbia and of its predecessor, the Circuit coui'e of the District of Columbia, their creation by the acts of the Congress, their jurisdiction and powers, their relations to the Government, and their place in the judicial system of the United States. It contains an authentic epitome of the history of the court-house, its construction and reconstruction, its Bench and Bar, with the achievements of the past linked to the story of the present. The power, learning, high character, and commanding influence of its Judges and lawyers today are no different than in the past, and the right and title is thus set forth for further opportunity for judicial administration and professional labor. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Government of the District of Columbia by Walter Fairleigh Dodd Pdf
Excerpt from The Government of the District of Columbia: A Study in Federal and Municipal Administration Those unfamiliar With the local organization of the federal capital may think it curious to find practically no mention of the city of Washington in the following pages. To avoid confusion it should be said that for governmental purposes there has been no city of Washington recognized by law since 1871, although this term is still used to a certain extend in federal statutes to indicate the more densely populated area of the District of Co lumbia. The densely populated area is now extending at such a rapid rate that the terms District of Columbia and City of Washington Will soon be synonymous as geographical ex pressions. The town of Georgetown was abolished as a gov ernmental organization in 1871, but the name of Georgetown con tinned to be used in federal laws as a geographical expression until 1895, When a federal act was passed discontinuing this practice. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The District of Columbia Under New Form of Government by N. P. Chipman Pdf
Excerpt from The District of Columbia Under New Form of Government: The Administration Vindicated But suppose it possible to prepare such a plan, can you conceive it. To be possible that the masses of our people, who vote upon this proposition, would be able to inform them selves as to its merits within any reasonable time. Perhaps not one in ten of our best informed citizens have the technical knowled e which would enable them to judge of the details enter-in into any general plan I oubt very much whether one in.tsu of the voters in this istrict have carefully read the act in question, brief as it now is: how many of them, then, would read and study it with sufficient care to understand the very elaborate and lengthy plans and details which our. Op ents insist should be affixed to the act. The main facts the people understand perfect y well. These are, that we propose to raise with which to commence a system of improvements in this Distric't; that we propose to pay for these improvements by issuing four millions of bonds, ayable in twenty years, and that the interest amounts to a particular sum; and that a certain sum is to be also raised, as a sinking fund, with which to pay ultimately the principal of the bondsfand that the Board of Public Works, composed of the Governor and four associates, are to manage the disbursement of the fund and the improvements to be made. The people have made up their minds to sustain the loan on this information, and have faith in our officers to properly disburse it. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Hallet Kilbourn on Congress and the District of Columbia (Classic Reprint) by Hallet Kilbourn Pdf
Excerpt from Hallet Kilbourn on Congress and the District of Columbia They contend that the Constitution, which gives Congress the power to exercise exclusive legislation in all cases whatsoever over such District, carries with it authority to impose a direct tax upon the citizens and property located within its limits to an extent necessary for the government of such District. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
The Government of the District of Columbia; A Study in Federal and Municipal Administration by Walter Fairleigh Dodd,John Byrne and Co Pdf
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The Development of the District of Columbia by Henry B. F. Macfarland Pdf
Excerpt from The Development of the District of Columbia: Address Delivered by the Hon. Henry B. McFarland At the Executive Mansion, on the morning of Wednesday, December 12, 1900, following a reception by the President of the United States to the Governors of the States and Terri tories, the Commissioners of the District of Columbia and others, exercises commemorative of the one hundredth anni versary of the establishment of the seat of government in the District of Columbia were held in the East Room. Senator Eugene Hale, of Maine, Chairman of the Joint Committee on the celebration of the Centennial, introduced Mr. John Joy Edson, Chairman of the Committee on Exercises at the Ex ecutive Mansion, as Presiding Officer. There were present the President of the United States, the members of his Cabinet, the Chief Justice of the United States, and the Associate Justices of the Supreme Court of the United States, the Presi dent pro tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Commanding General of the Army, the Admiral of the Navy, the Senate Committees on the Centennial Celebration and the District of Columbia, the House Com mittees on the Centennial Celebration and the District of Columbia, the Governors of the States and Territories, the Commissioners of the District of Columbia, the members of the Committee at Large and of the Citizens' Committee on the Centennial Celebration, the members of the Court of Appeals and of the Supreme Comt of the District of Columbia, the members of the United States Court of Claims, and a number of the citizens of the District of Columbia. In the course of the exercises the address which follows was delivered by the Honorable Henry B. F. Macfarland, President of the Board of Commissioners of the District of Columbia. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
List of Maps and Views of Washington and District of Columbia in the Library of Congress (Classic Reprint) by P. Lee Phillips Pdf
Excerpt from List of Maps and Views of Washington and District of Columbia in the Library of Congress Sir: I have the honor to transmit herewith a list Of the maps and Views Of Washington and the District of Columbia from 1782 to 1900, in the Library of Congress. This list has been for some time in process Of compilation by the Chief of the Division of Maps and Charts in the Library. An examination Ot' it will, I think, Show that it represents careful cartographic and bibliographic work. In connection with the approaching centenary the general interest in the historical development of the city should render this list both pertinent and of value. It is Offered to your committee, to be put into print if your decision as to its value and appropriateness shall coincide with ours. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
A Chorographical and Statistical Description of the District of Columbia by D. B. Warden Pdf
Excerpt from A Chorographical and Statistical Description of the District of Columbia: The Seat of the General Government of the United States, With an Engraved Plan of the District, and View of the Capitol I brought to Paris my. Notes and collection of plants, minerals, and insects, vvhichi had not leisure to examine as long as I exercised my public functions. My labours, how ever, have been of little avail in struggling against fortune, to Whose capricious em pire I have been forced to submitl. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
