The object of the Constitution of the United States is to divide and distribute the powers of government.

With uncontrolled command over the purse of the people the executive tends to prodigality, to taxes, and to wars.

He closed with a hope that a fixed determination to prevent the increase of the national expenditure, and to detach the country from any connection with European politics, would tend to reconcile parties, promote the happiness of America, and conciliate the affection of every part of the Union.

No such admirable exposition of the true American doctrine of non-interference with European politics had at that time been heard in Congress.
In reply, Harper insisted on the admission that the purpose of the amendment of Nicholas was to restrain the President; that it was a question of power, not of money.

Mr.Gallatin admitted the right of appointment, but denied that the House was bound to appropriate.