He thanked that able gentleman for his theory of finance.
Senator Gruff would not discuss its soundness; this was not the time nor yet the place.

He would say, however, that it was unique and interesting.
Referring to what Mr.Bayard had called our "crazy-patch" system of currency, he, Senator Gruff, was willing to make this statement.

The greenbacks, as all knew, were exempt from taxation.

To discover how far greenbacks and their exemption had been made to affect the whole taxes of the several States, he, Senator Gruff, the year before had addressed a letter to every county tax-gatherer in the country.

He had asked each to state the amount of greenbacks returned that year for his particular county as exempt.
"I received a reply," said Senator Gruff, "from every county auditor between Eastport and San Diego, Vancouver's and the Florida Keys.