TAMMANY SOCIETY OF TAM

Y HALL, also calied the Columbian Order, a political organization in New York City in 1789, as an to the so-called ‘aristocratic’ Society the Cincinnati. It took its name a friendly Delaware chief who popular with the soldiers in the tion. The society was at first a organization but about 1800 the of its members, under the direction Aaron Burr cntered politics under standard. In years following it to be recognized as the regular cratic faction of New York City had almost complete control Democratic party. Although had severe reverses, notably the viction of Tweed for corruption, also recovered its position as a factor, not only in the city but state. Notable leaders have been Kelly, Richard Croker and Charles Murphy. Croker remained in until 1902, when as a result of vest i gat i on, he voluntarily retired. was succeeded by Murphy. The of Tammany Hall is the actual of the Democratic party in the Its strength is due to its organization. In spite of the attacks made upon was never stronger. than at the time. town, capital, Tavastehus pend. textile industries. Pop.