But those who have aided most were those who quickly blended with the great mass of our nativeborn population and most readily renounced allegiance to their own countries and assumed the duties of loyal citizens. taking aninterest and pride in sustaining and strengthening the institutions of the country of their adoption. Sir. I am pleased to say that the native and foreign born of Indiana have wrought together in ralsing that splendid State toher present exalted position. They have been zealous coworkers. sharing alike in all the labors. anxieties. and rewards incident to carving out of the wilderness that majestic Commonwealth. Search her muster rolls. and there you will find thousands. born beneath distant skies. who dared all in the defense of the honor and integrity of their chosen land.
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