At the same time, in 1857, he served as a member of the California State Assembly until 1858. In 1881, he became the Mayor of San Francisco and served for only two years. Just one year after leaving office, he became a delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1884.
At the same time, during 1857, he served as a member of the California State Assembly until 1858. In 1881, he became the Mayor of San Francisco and held office for two years. A year after leaving his mayoral position, he was elected to represent the Republican party at the national convention in 1884.