284 John H. Mitchell— Oregon 
The time is rapidly approaching when more than one hundred 
millions of freemen, breathing the pure air of liberty, inspired 
by one common sentiment of patriotism, sharing the blessings 
of a free country, upholding one flag, respecting and abiding by 
the same code of laws, honoring and revering the memories of 
the men who laid the foundations of the Republic, loving the 
same country and worshiping the same God, shall fill this great 
land from sea to sea with the glad anthems of a free, courageous, 
independent and happy people. 
