New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1878-03-07
only of general tace but of very marked general pros

pcrity.
As to Mr. Kelley's denial that the Legn Tender Act
was adopted with reluctance, Mr. Garfield quo Cd Thdd
deus stevens saying that was measure II nect 8
was "only temporary policy, adopted under circum
stances OF Overwhelming necessity and Mr. SumDeT as
saying q" | warn you against continuing in tins STEP
tuition must not become its da bread In regard to
Mr. Kelley's assertion that Mr.. Garfield would have
been Kissed as venomous COpperhead II he had
so characterized it in 1862 he quoted Secretary Chase
Mr. Thomas. OF Massachusetts and the supreme Court
OF New-York state, IN which the character was
given To them He reiterated the assertion that III
long line Of American Presidents ana finance ministers
they had all believed in morey based coin and DO
other money. he quoted Jefferson as stating that
JuSgleTs only viii propose 10 create capital by lege'
main tricks Of paper money" llaughterl aud John
Adams assetin nat there would be confidence il
public men dud measures untii pau'r money was d"e
away with. And the sentiment of England. he sad
recognized voice financial authority firm in the
opinion that the restoration Of cash pay nenis III Eng,
land was blessing TO the nation, ana iecesSar! "e'
TO show the Inconsistency q Mr. Kelley in matters Of
finance Mr. GARFIELD referred 10 resolution offered IN
the House IN 1863 thanking Secretary McCulloch for his
EHcy in & on aI o spcc @ at M ea iS
day as possible Tbat resolution had beeh ADOPTED
the All, NAIVE he found The name Of VIM. ID. Kelley
Mi. BROWNE rep, InI)-Is senator vorhcos's name
therel
voted Laughter He also quoted Mr.. Kelley as
making remark in favor Of the oil GenOnctzug silver
TO the effect that the silver dollar could not be kept up
and must be dropped aud yet. said, tho gentleman
no" long since, with tie voice OF ncStOr, had denounced
that net as legislative "tCfrick" lLaUghterl He
minded The House OF tie CODluuItlc speeches made by
Mr.. Kelley n the Ono campaign OF 1876; when lie
spoke OF g Labor taking ICaptal by tie throat"
ana he Salt that tie country very
near Having scenes OF riot awakened ut the
flash 81 s1ch cOmmuisc threats. and that aflcrwald
some of bis colleagues in Tho House, craciouSy aud ten
dnIy. because o. the eCucDan's years had written 10
his people implor!nc them 90 trust hm again. and THAT
tne scenes OF 1876 would not lie repeated these
assurances he hec to-day 10 assail every who
believes IN redenS Tie pledged promise OF the Nation
- or myself said sir. Garfield. II not in what parry
IL Lands ne OF IN what company 70 tOs when thar
day comes, stand with the who for the money
OF the Cons ltutiOn and for The iaith Nation A
pauso, generally the Repub lean SIDE OF the Cham
berj We cannot he moment too soon in understand
ing the nature and designs OF those fyUcans
what they call the American system Of h.auCo beg
the pardon Of the House iuy delaying an appropriation
mJcn Of should appear relate 10 NV SELL" RE
neWed ana continuous applausc.I
II was minutes before order was restored and
House pressed around Nr. Garfield. conratulang him.
Among them Mr.. TUCKER Dom. Va J. who
marked that the speech unconstitutional because 1t
was act Of cruel and unusual puni-hn nt.
Mr.. Kelley net in the chamber during the de-
Vcry % ire spcecl Circumstance 40 which Ir. GAR
FIELD Ga OpcnHg) expressed his TccTct. hut said tie
gentleman had fun notice OF his intent speak, and lad
spent two hour, to-day IN the room Of the Committee Oi
WAYS and Means
Alter The committee resumed consideration Of the De
clenry Bill, debated for short time, and. with
ont action, the committee then rose.
The uiil 10 roOTEanlze the army, 10 consolidate certain
Of It's staff departments aud 10 reduce the cost OF Its
support. was ordered printed ana r'conmiite!.
The House then, at $50 O'Clock, ADJ burned.