 He was known for his incisive speech during the trials of Bonapartists.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).