the choice of a minority, [178], [179].
President-elect.
His trying position during interregnum, [181];
his election the signal for secession, [184];
damaged by persistent opposition of New York "Tribune," [191];
his opinion of the proposed constitutional amendment to guarantee slavery, [202];
declared elected by electoral count, [208];
alleged plot to assassinate, [208], [210];
maintains silence during winter, [209], [210];
privately expresses dislike of compromise, [210];