When Judge Gholson died in 1862 , passions had cooled .
Governor Brough offered his seat on the Supreme Court to Swan , but he declined , and never again sought public office , or actively practiced .
When Judge Gholson died in 1862 , passions had cooled , and Governor Brough offered his seat on the Supreme Court to Swan , but he declined , and never again sought public office , or actively practiced .