There is nothing in the reason of the thing that I can perceive why it should he 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 bejustified? Topass over many other instaneas. the identical power which is now the subject of discussion has in several instances been exercised.
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