As this advance was made by Governor Douglas out of his own private means and from friendly motives toward the United States, I recommend that an appropriation may be made for its immediate payment, with interest.
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The practice of making such appointments, whether in a vacation or during the session of Congress, has been constantly followed during every Administration from the earliest period of the Government, and its perfect lawfulness has never to my knowledge been questioned or denied.
I confess I hail this movement on the part of Virginia with great satisfaction.
The amendment does not seem necessary to secure any right either of the United States or of any American citizen claiming under them.
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