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;
declares against interfering with slavery, 210;