Career
He unsuccessfully contested Sunderland at the 1847 general election and at a by-election in December that year. He then contested Reigate at the 1859 general election, before standing again in Lambeth at a by-election in May 1862 following the resignation of Roupell, who defeated him in 1857 and had fled to Spain amidst allegations of forgery. However, he came a poor third, with less than 10% of the votes.
He stood for a final time at a by-election in Reigate in February 1863, but was again unsuccessful.