The policy which typified the easy way of paying debts spread through the West and South, and brought to Mr.Pendleton a wide support.

His popular address and attractive style of speech increased his strength as a candidate, and his partisans came to the Convention under the lead of able politicians, with the only movement which was well organized and which had positive and concentrated force behind it.
While the Pendleton canvass was earnestly, openly, and skilfully promoted it was also adroitly opposed.

The keen and crafty politicians of New York were neither demonstrative nor frank in indicating their course, but they were watchful, sinuous, and efficient.

Their plot was carefully concealed.

They were ready to have a New-York candidate thrust upon them by other sections.