17 Feb 1848
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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1848
Page
1
In a voiced call for steadfast restraint and moral leadership, the speaker urges the United States to pursue an amicable settlement with Mexico while expanding no further than necessary. He warns against war fatigue, external interference, and rushed expansion, insisting on a solid, dignified peace based on justice and moderation.
Auction notice for Foster Low estate in Boston. On Feb 23 at 12 o'clock the two story wooden dwelling No 45 Pleasant Street and a 18714 square feet lot will be sold on premises with no reserve. rent value listed. Also notices of mortgagee sale of Comey’s Wharf and a Wilmington mill estate with terms and location details.
The speaker argues against withdrawing from Mexico, urging continued war to secure indemnities and territorial gains while warning against entangling alliances with Britain and France. He praises the Franco-American friendship, criticizes Guizot, and envisions peaceful but firm postwar Mexican reform and republican consolidation.
The speaker argues for maintaining a Mexican occupation until peace is secured, favoring ports on the Pacific as commercial routes and possibly seizing San Luis Potosi and Zacatecas to protect mining and farming. He proposes a 25 000 strong army, funded by 40 000 nominally organized, with careful civil-military aims to restrain hostilities and foster stable governance. He warns withdrawal would ruin trade, push power back to Mexico, and risk renewed conflict while urging restraint and prudence.
The speaker argues that westward population growth will redraw borders into Mexican lands, creating independent, constitutionally aligned states that unite with the United States while resisting conquest. He claims the extension of free government should proceed without foreign interference, aided by peaceful settlement and industry. The piece frames California’s fate and urges restraint against military conquest.
The board reports on the fire chief’s submission and assigns Engine No 1 to new charge while disbanded crews are resolved. Petitions seek more firefighters and account publication, with several street and sidewalk measures referred or approved, and the council adjourns to Feb 28.
A column mocks telegraph errors with a Washington despatch about a death and the follow up correcting it, while a humorous scene in a bar sees Charley refuse large drinks and Bill urge port. A mention of opposition model artists arrives with a cheeky dig. Hon John M Davis is also noted as indisposed.
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