Commodore Preble.
Mr. Jackson laid on the table a motion expressive of the high sense Congress entertain of the gallant and meritorious services of Commodore Edward Preble, and the officers, seamen, and marines, under his command; and the motion was read; and it was agreed that it be referred to a select committee.
Wednesday, February 27.
Franking Privilege to Aaron Burr.
The Senate resumed the second reading of the bill freeing from postage all letters and packets to and from Aaron Burr; and, on the question, Shall this bill pass to the third reading? it was determined in the affirmative—yeas 18, nays 9, as follows:
Yeas.—Messrs. Adams, Baldwin, Bradley, Breckenridge, Brown, Cocke, Condit, Dayton, Franklin, Gaillard, Giles, Jackson, Mitchill, Moore, Smith of Maryland, Smith of Ohio, Smith of Vermont, and Wright.
Nays.—Messrs. Ellery, Hillhouse, Howland, Logan, Olcott, Pickering, Plumer, Sumter, and Worthington.[15]
Thursday, February 28.
The Vice President being indisposed, the Senate proceeded to the choice of a President pro tempore as the constitution provides, and the Hon. Joseph Anderson was elected.