This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website (GeneralBooksClub.com). You can also preview excerpts of the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Subtitle: With Some Considerations on the Origin of Cities and Location of National Capitals; an Address Read Before the Maryland Historical Society, May 12th, 1879; Volume: 16-17; Original Published by: (Printed by J. Murphy