He was not a candidate for reelection in 1870. He resumed the practice of law in Milford and served as district attorney of Pike County from 1893 to 1896 and 1899 to 1903.
In 1870, he was ineligible for re-election.  He returned to practicing law in Milford and held the position of district attorney for Pike County from 1893 to 1896 and again from 1899 to 1903.