Thursday, February 16.
The Vice-President being absent, the Senate proceeded to the choice of a President pro tempore, as the constitution provides, and the honorable William Bingham was duly elected.
Ordered, That the Secretary wait on the President of the United States, and notify him of the election of the Honorable William Bingham, to be President of the Senate pro tempore.
Ordered, That the Secretary notify the House of Representatives of this election.
On motion,
Ordered, That Messrs. Sedgwick, Burr, and Tracy, be a committee to prepare and report the draft of an answer to the Address delivered yesterday to the Senate, by the Vice President of the United States.