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Senator in the Legislature, over John J. Winston, Esq., to fill the unexpired term of Thomas Riddle, Esq., deceased. The high character of Mr. Thornton as a jurist induced the President of the Senate to waive the usual party selection, and he was made Chairman of the Judiciary Committee at a time of intense party excitement. His reports fully justified the wisdom of his appointment. In debate he was probably the strongest man in the Senate. He had all the qualities of a dignified and effective speaker. He declined being a candidate for reelection, and pursued the practice of his profession with great favor and success.
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