On March 3, 1857, the last day of the session, the House resolved that his salary be paid to him from August 18, 1856 to March 3, 1857, as "though he had been in regular attendance at the sittings of the House".
The last day of the legislative session on March 3, 1857, saw the House decide that his compensation would be paid to him from August 18, 1856 to March 3, 1857, in a manner as if he had been consistently present at the House's sessions.