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The expense of the present war with
Mexico would have been sufficient TO con-
s'ruct national railroad across the United
States, and TO have connected the interior
with all our exposed frontiers. The
amount Of losses that have been suffered
by individuals in consequence of the war
would have been sufficient 10 construct and
nnlsh all the public improvements that
nave been commencedin the United States.
y our government would be as energetic
IN works OF useful Improvements as il Is in
rum and destruction, it would contribute
much TO The welfare and Improvement M
the country. If nations would learn 10 ior.
gel war and cultivate all the peaceful arts.
lney would contribute much to The promo
non and extension OF commerce. civiliza-
,'on and knowledge, and to the increase of
human happiness. War is a blight and a
rn'idew on the prosperity of a nation, and
should be avoided whenever it can be done
with honor.-Nc,c Era.