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Congress debate on territorial governance and federal judiciary
The House discusses exclusive territorial regulation powers, Maryland and Virginia jurisdiction, and whether Congress should assume authority. Members debate a plan to create a federal district court with limited but defined powers, balancing local governance with national authority, amid resistance to relinquishing local authority.
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United States
House of
Congress
Nicholas
Maryland
Virginia
Congress Hall
Columbia
Metlea
Harper
H. Lee
Ty. Harper
Genteman
Cefian
Virginis
Conurel
Viginia
H's
Ncholas
Craik
South Carolina
Péonis
MecDennis
Sargeant
House of Representatives
Secretary of State
N.W. Territory
Herpe
Lotsrior
Alexandria
Washington
Tullice
George Town
Ono
City
Yeas
Eggleston
Richmond
Fredericksburgh
Meisrs
Egzledon
Randolph
Jackson
Macon
Frederickburg
United State
United