The inference apparently intended was that Mr.Choate carried it to the convention as the expression of the Northern Whigs, who believed in the Compromise measures.

The agreement--if one existed--that this resolution should be adopted, did not involve all the Northern Whigs.

Sturdy resistance was made by many, and the final vote disclosed a powerful minority opposed to the resolution.
For the first few weeks of the canvass the Whigs had strong hope of success.

The name of General Scott evoked much enthusiasm, and his splendid military reputation, acquired in two wars, was favorably contrasted with that of General Pierce, who was one of President Polk's political brigadiers.

But these indications were the bubbles and froth that floated on the surface.