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the United States senate lasted only until March 17, 1852 as the legislature elected Stephen Adams to fill out the unexpired term.
Mr. McRae's work may be summed up in ten petitions, one bill for the extension of preemption rights, one speech on the compromise measures and the presentation of the credentials of both of the Mississippi senators. 1
After leaving the senate McRae served four years as governor of the state. In 1858 he was elected tot he national house. Little legislation was accomplished owing to the factions in the house. Neither of the leading parties could control matters. There were 113 republicans, 93 administration democrats, 8 anti Lecompton democrats and 23 southern Americans. 2
1. Congressional Globe. Vol. 24.
2. Shouler - History of the United States Vol V p 445

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163 the United States senate lasted only until March 17, 1852 as the legislature elected Stephen Adams to fill out the unexpired term. Mr. McRae's work may be summed up in ten petitions, one bill for the extension of preemption rights, one speech on the compromise measures and the presentation of the credentials of both of the Mississippi senators. 1 After leaving the senate McRae served four years as governor of the state. In 1858 he was elected tot he national house. Little legislation was accomplished owing to the factions in the house. Neither of the leading parties could control matters. There were 113 republicans, 93 administration democrats, 8 anti Lecompton democrats and 23 southern Americans. 2 1. Congressional Globe. Vol. 24. 2. Shouler - History of the United States Vol V p 445