In 1852 he was appointed Secretary of the Commonwealth , which he resigned in 1853 to become Attorney General .
Hughes was elected to the state Senate , representing his county , in 1843 , resigning after one year .
In 1852 Hughes was appointed Secretary of the Commonwealth , which Hughes resigned in 1853 to become Attorney General .
Hughes was elected to the state Senate , representing his county , in 1843 , resigning after one year .