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There's a barrel of porter at Tammany Hall, And the Bucktails are swigging it all the night long; In the time of my boyhood 'twas pleasant to call For a seat and cigar 'mid the jovial throng.
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This quote reflects the social atmosphere of Tammany Hall during Alexander's time, highlighting its lively and convivial nature.
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