In 1835 he was chosen a member of the Connecticut Senate .
In 1835 he was continued in that body for five years : as chairman of the Rail Road Committee during that time , he had a large share in shaping the railroad charters and policy of Massachusetts .
In 1835 he was chosen a member of the Connecticut Senate , and continued in that body for five years : as chairman of the Rail Road Committee during that time , he had a large share in shaping the railroad charters and policy of Massachusetts .