sentences:  After the war, Seymour made an unsuccessful run for Governor of Connecticut in 1849, but was chosen the next year in 1850.He served as an 1852 presidential elector, endorsing Franklin Pierce and, in return for his support, Seymour was appointed to serve as minister to Russia and resigned the governorship shortly after being reelected to a fourth term.He accepted the commission of Minister to Russia from President Franklin Pierce.