Although Polette had originally supported the government of Francis Hincks and Augustin-Norbert Morin, he participated in the defeat of this government in 1854 because of the unresolved issue of seigneurial tenure.
The disagreement surrounding seigneurial tenure led Polette to oppose the government of Francis Hincks and Augustin-Norbert Morin, ultimately contributing to their downfall in 1854.