... at the bar of Springfield., In politics, to which, whilst following his profession, he paid great atten- tion, he joined the Whig party, and was a warm supporter of Henty C.lay. In 1846- he was elected to Congress, and continued to belong to it till'849 ...

... General Harrison, who died in 18411 it soon after his election, was succeeded by a. President ; swho instantly deserted the Whig party; and General sl Taylor,. who died under similar circumstances in 1849, tl had been returned rather through the popularity ...