He was again a member of the common council from 1908 to 1915.

He served as president of the common council in 1851.

He served as president of the common council from 1888 to 1890.

After leaving Congress, he was a member of the common council from 1873-1875.

He served as a member of the common council in 1843, 1856, and 1871.

Three years later he was elected to the city's common council.

One third of the common council was elected each year.

In 1680, because of poor health, he resigned from the common council.

The city government consists of a mayor and a common council.

He was released by order of the common council, and the arms were restored to him.