English attended the 1848 Democratic National Convention in Baltimore , where he supported Lewis Cass , the eventual presidential nominee . With the election of the Whig Party 's candidate , Zachary Taylor , to the presidency , a Whig party member replaced English at the Treasury Department . He secured a job as clerk to the United States Senate 's Claims Committee through party connections ; serving until 1850 in Washington , DC
1848 Democratic National Convention
1848 Democratic National Convention
William Hayden English