Desiring in this and in all other instances to act with the most cautious respect to the claims of other branches of the Government, I bring this subject to the notice of the Senate that if it shall be deemed proper to raise any question it may be discussed and decided before and not after the power shall have been exercised.
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The information called for the reply is in the course of preparation and will be without doubt communicated at the commencement of the next session of Congress.
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