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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1848

Page

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President's Message Emphasizes Peace Prosperity and Power

The address extols divine providence and national unity, praising peaceful ballot box governance, non intervention abroad, and prosperity. It notes friendly relations with Mexico, boosts trade with multiple nations, and lauds citizen soldiers and the successful war with Mexico as proof of republic strength.

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United States gains vast new territories after Mexico war

The text extols the Mexican War results, detailing a two million strong citizen army, naval cooperation, and territory gains. It highlights Texas, New Mexico, and Upper California, with vast coastlines and strategic value. California is expected to become a major commercial and naval depot, linking Pacific trade with national growth.

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California and New Mexico stretch rich mining frontier

A long government address details California and New Mexico’s wealth, the rise of gold and quicksilver mining, proposed territorial governments, the mint branch, and the strategic value of the Pacific coast. It cites troop pay, river ports, and the Missouri compromise line as it argues for unity and balanced expansion.

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