As a moderate liberal he unsuccessfully contested Cockermouth in 1835 .
Was successful at the following election on 15 February 1836 , and continued to represent the constituency till 1 July 1852 .
As a moderate liberal he unsuccessfully contested Cockermouth in 1835 , but was successful at the following election on 15 February 1836 , and continued to represent the constituency till 1 July 1852 .