Rutherford Hayes actually said...

"The bill provides in the usual form for the appropriations required for the support of the Army during the next fiscal year."

"It is the right and duty of the National Government to enact and enforce laws which will secure free and fair Congressional elections."

"The effect of the adoption of this amendment may be considered--First. Upon the right of the United States Government to use military force to keep the peace at the elections for Members of Congress; ..."

"The intent and effect of the sixth section of this bill is to prohibit all the civil officers of the United States, under penalty of fine and imprisonment, from employing any adequate civil force for ..."