Saturday, April 17.
The Vice President being absent, the Senate proceeded to the election of a President pro tempore, as the constitution so provides; and the honorable Abraham Baldwin was chosen.
Ordered, That the Secretary notify the House of Representatives of this election.
On motion, it was
Ordered, That the Secretary wait on the President of the United States, and acquaint him that the Senate have, in the absence of the Vice President, elected the honorable Abraham Baldwin their President pro tempore.