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[1824]
Senate Feby 16. 1824
[President Pro. Tem.]
In consequence of the indisposition of Mr. Ames, and his inability to attend and preside at the Senate Board; The Senate proceeded to elect a President pro tempore : The whole number of votes given was - 15 necessary to a choice . . . . . . . 8 John McDonald had . . . . . . . 11 and was declared to be elected, and took the chair. A Message was then sent to the House and to the Governor and Council, informing them of the same.-