Before his career took off, this politician founded and edited the St. Joseph Valley Register.
Before his career took off, this politician founded and edited the St. Joseph Valley Register. This man was notable for accepting a $4000 contribution from a man who supplied the government with envelopes as well as favoring the disenfranchisement of former Confederate officials. Before converting to the party he's most associated with, he was longtime member of the Odd Fellows and a Know-Nothing. Preceded by Galusha Grow in one of his prominent offices, he was succeeded by Thomas Pomeroy; in another office for which this man is notable, Henry Wilson succeeded him. In 1872, this politician was charged with taking bribes relating to contracts for the Union Pacific Railroad in the notorious Credit Mobilier scandal. For ten points, identify this Indianan Speaker of the House and Vice President under Grant.
Before his career took off, this politician founded and edited the St. Joseph Valley Register.
Schuyler {Colfax}