It became dizzy when he denied Tammany's right to be regarded as the regular organisation, but his proclamation, defiantly and clearly made, that hereafter he should bolt its nominations even if the convention refused to impeach its regularity, struck a trenchant blow that silenced rather than excited.
The proclamation signifies a pivotal moment of defiance against Tammany, showcasing a bold stance for reform.
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