The Gray Lady on Thorne

Submitted by ryanteaguebeckwith on December 19, 2007 - 2:52pm.
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The New York Times noted J. Williams Thorne's expulsion.

In a Feb. 26, 1875, article, the newspaper noted that the Warren County representative was kicked out for his belief in a "blasphemous doctrine."

Its story says that Thorne's pamphlet denied the existence of God:

The House of Representatives in three night sessions considered a resolution of expulsion of J.W. Thorne, member from Warren County, on account of his non-belief in the existence of God, as set forth in a pamphlet issued by him.

It adds that Thorne was 65 years old and used to live in Chester County, Penn.

Hat Tip: Sam Watts

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Re: The Gray Lady on Thorne

Submitted by ryanteaguebeckwith on December 19, 2007 - 2:53pm.

The Times appears to back the "blasphemous doctrine" wording. Dome had earlier been unclear about whether or not that amendment (replacing "sacrilegious") was accepted, but we're more confident now.

— RTB 

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