Pensacola Telegraph Co. v. Western Union Telegraph Co.

Supreme Court of the United States · Decided 1878-03-25

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Mr. Chief Justice Waite delivered the opinion of the court. Congress has power “ to regulate commerce with foreign nations and amongthe several States ” (Const. art. 1, sect. 8, par. 8); and “ to establish post-offices and post-roads ” (id., par. 7). The Constitution of the United States and the laws made in pursuance thereof are the supreme law ocf the land. Art. 6, par. 2. < ="1" label…

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