So it was Resolved, That this bill pass, that it be engrossed, and that the title thereof be "An act to repeal certain acts respecting the organization of the courts of the United States, and for other purposes."
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.
Monday, April 26.
Relief to Widows and Orphans of Naval and Marine Officers.
The Senate resumed the third reading of the bill, entitled "An act for the relief of the widows and orphans of certain persons who have died, or may hereafter die, in the naval service of the United States."
On motion to strike out the second section of the bill, to wit: