Blossoms and old Canandaguia reminiscences in wagging tales
A fragmentary reminiscence portraits Blossom at the Canandaigua Hotel through rambling anecdotes. The narrator recalls Blossom as cheerful and hospitable, recounts quirky episodes with locals, including a lobster tale and a humorous misadventure with a lobsterman. The piece preserves a nostalgic, old‑fashioned tone.
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Moore
Leasire
Poteer
Buffalo
Oneida Creek
Bonifaces
Niagara
Blossom
Canandaguia
Canandaguin
Johnson
Havens
Glimpses of Congress portraits and political talk
A historical column describes a bustling congressional rotunda scene with figures like Lewis Cass and Dickinson. It notes posture, gesturing, and a mix of authority and confidence, mentioning Governor terms and the public’s attention to political discourse.
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Lewis Cass
Michigan
Diokinson
New York
Dickinson
Huthor
Srwaane
John Tyler
Fragmentary Portraits of Senators and Statesmen
The text sketches various figures in mid-19th century politics including senators and notable men like Fillmore, Webster, and Bayard. It references their appearance, demeanor, and public perception as a lively, judgmental audience observes a Senate scene filled with familiar personages and descriptive allusions.
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Eere
Sush
Apeak
Bextor
Wba
Pooki
Nba
Aussippi
Rongrr J. Wackks
Haridl
Henry Cray
Tnieliigi
Feilo
Senate
Jooka
Daniel Webster
Fillmore
Aintesman
South Carolina
Jong
Hedd
Eawa
lTe
Seoolie Amd
Dr. Brurgeon
Nagar
Corwin
Shields
Ora Bend
Atchison
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Congress
VLR
Bristol
Sycamore
de Kalb Co
Klonzo Brown
She Kalb Co
Byron
Ogle Co
Menere, Haxttrox & Co
Sloan
Ian
Sweeney Cored
W. Pax
Oswego
Kendall Co
Eus
Seleyian
Abecomne Wghion
Cahort
Cavu
Tolle Arcade
Hing
Ebb
Hone
Brown
Furgand
Perione
Watucka
Madison
Shy
Crocker
Giin
Gadde Iconsiang
S. Capes
Reymour, Ae
Varney
Madison, Mayit
Sidney
Otationer
Wscrl Gas
George Esmith
Thie
Wisconsin
Towa
Illinois
Minnesota
North-western Journal
co-Vlacentia
The
Alen
Ite
Uni- HS
O.M. Conover
Anderson R. Murray
Notary Public
Pinckney Street
United States
Ward
Ignis Aly Cove
Bledbe
Winconsin
Foubella
Sauk Canary
Pebrary
Anid Jy
H A. Esstland Wiley
Renee
Pril
Cane
Curt Comminsiocas
A. Battans
Justice's Court
Dane County
Davin Rissey
Cody
Sinty Dollan
William Woled
Said
A. Iapps
Empire Store
Dean
King Atreer
Serge Es Kehmenta
Dean Madison
Adame
Enry Craphay Adams
Baraboo
van Brad Kellogg's
Len
Hudson
Erastos W. Drulai
Deury
Wisconsin University
Sterling
Nevelize
J. Te Clark
Sappia
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