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A caricature history of Canadian politics : events from the union of 1841, as illustrated by cartoons from "Grip", and various other sources (1886)

Bengough, J. W. (John Wilson), 1851-1923 · Toronto : Grip Print. and Pub. Co. · leaf 160

An illustration from A caricature history of Canadian politics : events from the union of 1841, as illustrated by cartoons from "Grip", and various other sources, 1886, leaf 160 — ocoon and the serpents to the cir-cumstances of some of the parties to what was already known as the PacificScandal. The persons represented are Sir Hugh Allan, (to whom thecharter was sold). Sir John Macdonald, and Sir Francis Hincks. It is dueto the latter gentleman to point out that, as… … CANADAS LAOCOON ; OR. VIRGIL ON THE POLITICAL SITUATION. Ecce aulem gemini a Tenedo, tranquilla per alta, ii;c.—.KxEin, Book II.(Freely Translate J.) When lo ! two snakes (perhaps from the Yankee shore).Together trail their folds across the floor,With precious scandals reared in front they wind.…

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