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. Standing before the uplifted veil, let the meanest of us breathe a fervent prayer that the Almighty may guide the young Commonwealth on the high road of her starry future; that her people may be abundantly blessed within these encompassing seas of peace, and that their influence beyond may be a blessing to all mankind." (Prolonged cheering.)