There is nothing in the reason of the thing that I 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 by a unanimous vote. or nearly so. 650.000 to the distressed Inhabitants of Caracas. and a very large sum at two different times to the St. 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 justified? To pass over many instances. the identical power which is now the subject of discussion has in several instances been exercised.
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