Unconstitutionality of Slavery in the District of Columbia
We respectfully request our brethren of the press to copy the following argument, and all persons to give it a careful perusal. If it is not sound, we confess ourselves insane.
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UNCONSTITUTIONALITY OF SLAVERY IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
Admitting, for the sake of the argument—what is not true in fact—that slavery has a constitutional existence in the States, it is nevertheless unconstitutional in the District of Columbia—for the following reasons.
All delegated power, to which no other limit is expressed, is limited to the accomplishment of the specific objects for which the power is granted.
