In 1853 he was appointed reporter of the supreme court of Indiana, and in 1859 he was elected to congress as a Republican, serving on the 36th and 37th congresses, holding his seat until March 3,1863.
He was appointed reporter of the supreme court of Indiana. This was in 1853. He was elected to congress as a Republican. This was in 1859. He was serving on the 36th and 37th congresses. This was in 1859. He was holding his seat until March 3,1863. This was in 1859.