During his time in office the state created a board of agriculture , taxes and deficits necessitated by New Hampshire 's participation in the American Civil War were lowered .
The state government continued to promote the development of railroads and manufacturing business .
During his time in office the state created a board of agriculture , taxes and deficits necessitated by New Hampshire 's participation in the American Civil War were lowered , and the state government continued to promote the development of railroads and manufacturing business .