Do we not by the proposed action place ourselves in the attitude of taking back by Constitutional amendment that which has been given by Act of Congress, and by Presidential proclamation issued in pursuance of the law?
and will not this be justly subjected to the charge of bad faith on the part of the Federal Government ?" Mr.Stevens replied that a pardon, whether by the President having the power or specifically by Act of Parliament or Congress, extinguishes the crime.

"After that," said he, "there is no such crime in the individual.

A man steals and he is pardoned.

He is not then a thief and you cannot call him a thief, or if you do you are liable to an action for slander.

None of those who have been fully pardoned are affected by this provision." Mr.Blaine replied that the Constitutional amendment would be held to override the President's proclamation, being organic in its nature and therefore supreme.