Rutherford Hayes actually said...

"The fearful spread of this pestilence has awakened a very general public sentiment in favor of national sanitary administration."

"Our public credit has greatly improved, and is perhaps now stronger than ever before."

"Our relations with other countries continue peaceful."

"Our heartfelt gratitude is due to the Divine Being who holds in His hands the destinies of nations for the continued bestowal during the last year of countless blessings upon our country."