 In the legislative elections of 20 February 1876 he was sponsored by Baron Eugène Eschassériaux as Bonapartist candidate for the second constituency of Saintes, Charente-Inférieure.In his statement of belief he said he remained loyal to the empire and a firm believer in the "Appel au peuple" (plebiscite).He would devote his efforts to extending trade treaties and developing free trade.