In early 1856, he proposed sending General Winfield Scott to the Kansas Territory to ensure that fair elections were held there, but the proposal was blocked by the Pierce administration.
1856年初，他提议派温菲尔德·斯科特将军前往堪萨斯领地，确保当地会举行公平的选举，但皮尔斯政府否决了这一提议。