He was at last compelled by failing health to give up his pastorate, and was president of the Ohio Wesleyan Female College from 1868 till 1870, when he was forced to resign this office also, and spent the rest of his life in southern Europe.
His failing health led him to step down from both his pastorate and his position as president of Ohio Wesleyan Female College, which he held until 1870. He subsequently spent the remainder of his life in southern Europe.