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370 were: on the north, the states of San Luis Potosí and Vera Cruz; on the east, Puebla; on the south, Mexico; and on the west, Querétaro. Its population was about 404,000. The chief source of wealth consisted in working the rich mines of gold, silver, lead, copper, iron, alum, sulphur, etc. Pachuca was made the capital, a town of about 12,000 inhabitants. The organization was completed with the election of authorities by the people on the 17th of May, 1869; Antonio Tagle was chosen governor, and installed on the 27th.

The state of Mexico with the curtailment of territory was left with only 20,300 square kilometers. The population in 1870 was 612,000, and in 1874, 663,557. The capital was established at Toluca, a city of about 12,000 inhabitants. The state does not include the city of Mexico, which with a portion of adjacent country forms the district of Mexico, or federal district, where the supreme national authorities officially reside.

The year 1869 opened under more favorable auspices. Liberal institutions were becoming more firmly rooted; administrative reorganization and material improvements again went forward. Hopes were entertained that no more serious disturbances would take place,