A nickname at one time applied to the Democratic working men of New York.
1839. “How do you account for this, Mr. Huge Paw?” was the question.—Eastern Argus, Portland, Me., Sept. 24, p. 2/3.
1846. The Huge Paws ought to have another meeting at Tammany Hall before they make their nominations.—N.Y. Herald, Oct. 7 (Bartlett).
