This paper continues a theme begun by Madison in Federalist No.

It is titled "The Same Subject Continued: The Powers Conferred by the Constitution Further Considered".

In the brief discussion of the Clause, Madison states that "the utility of this power will scarcely be questioned."

He also notes the Framer's intent for the federal government to have the power to enact patent and copyright laws.

[2] The essay references "sufficient inducements of interest to become willing parties to the cession" to be offered by the state ceding land for the federal district to the inhabitants of the ceded territory and that the citizens in the federal district "will have had their voice in the election of the government which is to exercise authority over them."