UNITED STATES, _Feb_. 16, 1801.
The Message was read and ordered to lie on the table.
The VICE PRESIDENT communicated a letter from JAMES SCHUREMAN, a Senator
from the State of New Jersey, resigning his seat; which was read.
_Resolved_, That the VICE PRESIDENT be requested to notify the Executive
of the State of New Jersey that JAMES SCHUREMAN hath resigned his seat
in the Senate.
WEDNESDAY, February 18.
A message from the House of Representatives informed the Senate that the
House have chosen THOMAS JEFFERSON, of Virginia, President of the United
States, for the term commencing on the 4th of March next.