He served as the Senate 's President pro tempore in 1863 , and was a Delegate to the 1864 Republican National Convention .
Stearns became active in politics as a Republican , serving in the New Hampshire State Senate from 1862 to 1864 .
Republican served as the New Hampshire State Senate 's President pro tempore in 1863 , and was a Delegate to the 1864 Republican National Convention .
Stearns became active in politics as a Republican , serving in the New Hampshire State Senate from 1862 to 1864 .