There is nothing in the reason of the thing that 1 can perceive why it should be so restricted. and the habitual and uniform practice of the Government coincides with my opinion. Our laws are full of instances of money appropriated without any reference to the enumerated powers. We granted bya unanimous vote. or nearly so. $50.000 to the distressed inhabitants of Caraccas and a very large sum at two different times to the Saint Domingo refugees. If we are restricted in the use of our money to the enumerated powers. on what principle can the purchase of Louisiana be justifled? To pass over manyother instances. the identical power which is now tihe subject of discussion Ies in several instances been exercised.
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