An empire in area, presenting advantages and attractions to the people of the Eastern States and Europe far beyond those presented by any other State or Territory--who shall set limits to her progress, or paint in fitting colors the splendor of her future?...
Reid describes California as an expansive empire with unmatched potential for progress.
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