HUNTER, ROBERT MERCER

TALIAFERRO(1809-1887), an American statesman, 6. in E ex co., Va. He practised law and at the age of 24 was elected to the State Legislature. He was elected to Congre in 1837 and strongly opposed Clay’s protective policy. He was several times returned to Congre and served as Speaker of the House. He was elected U. S. Senator in 1847 and was re-elected until the outbreak of the Civil War, when he withdrew and became Confederate Secretary of State. At the close of the Civil War he served as Treasurer of Virginia, H (4/4) h (4/4)