He was elected back to the House of Representatives in 1868 and successfully contested the election of Charles P. Clever in 1869, serving again until 1871, being unsuccessful for reelection in 1870.
He was re-elected to the House of Representatives in 1868 and successfully challenged Charles P. Clever's election in 1869, serving again until 1871, but was unsuccessful in his bid for reelection in 1870.