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Regular Session of 1839

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Act	Subject	Size (KB)
1	Charter of the Miners' Bank of Pottsville in the county of Schuylkill - amend - charter extended Charter of the Miners' Bank of Pottsville in the county of Schuylkill - amend - charter extended	19995
2	To provide for the erection of a House for the Employment and Support of the Poor in the county of Westmoreland - enactment To provide for the erection of a House for the Employment and Support of the Poor in the county of Westmoreland - enactment	192403
3	Authorizing a Loan - enactment Authorizing a Loan - enactment	46337
4	Act to incorporate the Little Schuylkill and Susquehanna Railroad Company - amend - borrow money Act to incorporate the Little Schuylkill and Susquehanna Railroad Company - amend - borrow money	20812
5	Relating to the Prison of the County of Chester - enactment Relating to the Prison of the County of Chester - enactment	145955
6	To incorporate the Hanover Coal Company - enactment To incorporate the Hanover Coal Company - enactment	193769
7	Act regulating election districts - repeal - as annexing part of Franklin county to Adams county Act regulating election districts - repeal - as annexing part of Franklin county to Adams county	21296
8	Act relative to the laying out of a certain state road from Curwensville, Clearfield county, through the towns of Indiana and Saltsburg, in Indiana county, and through Westmoreland county to East Liberty, in Allegheny county, and for laying out certain ot Act relative to the laying out of a certain state road from Curwensville, Clearfield county, through the towns of Indiana and Saltsburg, in Indiana county, and through Westmoreland county to East Liberty, in Allegheny county, and for laying out certain ot	24997
9	Making appropriations to the canals and rail roads of the commonwealth, and for other purposes - enactment Making appropriations to the canals and rail roads of the commonwealth, and for other purposes - enactment	54053
10	For the relief of John Danfield and others, soldiers and widows of soldiers of the revolutionary and Indian wars - enactment For the relief of John Danfield and others, soldiers and widows of soldiers of the revolutionary and Indian wars - enactment	72037
11	To annul the marriage contract of William L. Denison, and Jane M. Denison - enactment To annul the marriage contract of William L. Denison, and Jane M. Denison - enactment	21742
12	Act to authorize the Governor to incorporate the Susquehanna Canal Company - amend - state may purchase at end of 25 years; banking by company prohibited; dam at Conestoga Act to authorize the Governor to incorporate the Susquehanna Canal Company - amend - state may purchase at end of 25 years; banking by company prohibited; dam at Conestoga	53251
13	Act to incorporate the Washington Insurance Company, of Philadelphia - amend - directors; power and authority; capitol stock increased; duration of charter; tax imposed Act to incorporate the Washington Insurance Company, of Philadelphia - amend - directors; power and authority; capitol stock increased; duration of charter; tax imposed	50361
14	To incorporate the Royer's Ford Bridge company over the river Schuylkill, at said ford - enactment To incorporate the Royer's Ford Bridge company over the river Schuylkill, at said ford - enactment	198245
15	Act incorporating the Orwigsburg Female Seminary, in the county of Schuylkill - amend - number and election of trustees Act incorporating the Orwigsburg Female Seminary, in the county of Schuylkill - amend - number and election of trustees	29023
16	Authorizing the commissioners of Berks county to sell certain real estate in said county - enactment Authorizing the commissioners of Berks county to sell certain real estate in said county - enactment	26284
17	Providing for the holding of township elections in the township of Branch, in the county of Schuylkill - enactment Providing for the holding of township elections in the township of Branch, in the county of Schuylkill - enactment	21768
18	Act to incorporate the Lycoming Coal Company - amend - additional privileges Act to incorporate the Lycoming Coal Company - amend - additional privileges	44004
19	To incorporate the Stroudsburgh Female Seminary, in the borough of Stroudsburgh, in the county of Monroe - enactment To incorporate the Stroudsburgh Female Seminary, in the borough of Stroudsburgh, in the county of Monroe - enactment	79599
20	Act to incorporate the Wyoming Coal Company - amend - power to hold lands extended; increase capital stock; construct roadways Act to incorporate the Wyoming Coal Company - amend - power to hold lands extended; increase capital stock; construct roadways	28301
21	For the election of Inspectors and Judges of Elections in the township of Moyamensing, in the county of Philadelphia, and providing for the manner of electing commissioners in the district of Southwark, in the said county, and for other purposes - enactme For the election of Inspectors and Judges of Elections in the township of Moyamensing, in the county of Philadelphia, and providing for the manner of electing commissioners in the district of Southwark, in the said county, and for other purposes - enactme	50476
22	Authorizing the citizens of Ohio township, in the county of Beaver, to elect an additional supervisor, in said township - enactment Authorizing the citizens of Ohio township, in the county of Beaver, to elect an additional supervisor, in said township - enactment	25076
23	To remove certain suits from the Common Pleas of Montgomery county, to the Supreme Court, and for other purposes - enactment To remove certain suits from the Common Pleas of Montgomery county, to the Supreme Court, and for other purposes - enactment	49324
24	Authorizing the erection of a building for the use of the Indiana Academy, on part of Vine street, in the borough of Indiana - enactment Authorizing the erection of a building for the use of the Indiana Academy, on part of Vine street, in the borough of Indiana - enactment	46747
25	Act to incorporate the Hazelton Coal Company - amend - privileges and powers; borrow money; increase stock Act to incorporate the Hazelton Coal Company - amend - privileges and powers; borrow money; increase stock	48487
26	To confirm Amos Atkinson and Thomas Branson, in the title of certain real estate, in the city of Philadelphia - enactment To confirm Amos Atkinson and Thomas Branson, in the title of certain real estate, in the city of Philadelphia - enactment	47937
27	For the organization of a new county from parts of Venango and Armstrong, to be called "Clarion" - enactment For the organization of a new county from parts of Venango and Armstrong, to be called "Clarion" - enactment	108599
28	For the relief of James Jordan and others, soldiers and widows of soldiers, of the Revolutionary and Indian wars - enactment For the relief of James Jordan and others, soldiers and widows of soldiers, of the Revolutionary and Indian wars - enactment	53471
29	Act incorporating the Lyken's Valley Rail Road Company, in Dauphin County - amend - increase capital stock; borrow money Act incorporating the Lyken's Valley Rail Road Company, in Dauphin County - amend - increase capital stock; borrow money	24654
30	For the relief of William Lyon and others, soldiers and widows of soldiers of the Revolutionary and Indian wars - enactment For the relief of William Lyon and others, soldiers and widows of soldiers of the Revolutionary and Indian wars - enactment	24228
31	To extend the limits of the borough of Towanda, and for other purposes - enactment To extend the limits of the borough of Towanda, and for other purposes - enactment	25468
32	To incorporate "The Humane Hose company of the city of Lancaster" - enactment To incorporate "The Humane Hose company of the city of Lancaster" - enactment	44290
33	To exempt from taxation the corporate property of "The Female Society of Philadelphia for the relief and employment of the poor" - enactment To exempt from taxation the corporate property of "The Female Society of Philadelphia for the relief and employment of the poor" - enactment	23380
34	To incorporate a company in the borough of New Brighton, to be called the Jefferson Fire company - enactment To incorporate a company in the borough of New Brighton, to be called the Jefferson Fire company - enactment	65089
35	Relating to the election of Supervisors, in the county of M'Kean - enactment Relating to the election of Supervisors, in the county of M'Kean - enactment	22206
36	To incorporate the president and managers of the Elizabeth turnpike road company - enactment To incorporate the president and managers of the Elizabeth turnpike road company - enactment	250758
37	To authorize the Governor to incorporate a company, to make a turnpike road, to connect the Williamsport and Elmira rail road with the Blossburg and Painted Post rail road - enactment To authorize the Governor to incorporate a company, to make a turnpike road, to connect the Williamsport and Elmira rail road with the Blossburg and Painted Post rail road - enactment	114589
38	To incorporate "The Friendship Engine and Hose Company," in Chambersburg - enactment To incorporate "The Friendship Engine and Hose Company," in Chambersburg - enactment	53094
39	Authorizing the Governor to incorporate the Manor turnpike Road company - enactment Authorizing the Governor to incorporate the Manor turnpike Road company - enactment	163806
40	Providing for the erection of a dam and flood-gate, at the mouth of Hollander's creek, in the county of Philadelphia - enactment Providing for the erection of a dam and flood-gate, at the mouth of Hollander's creek, in the county of Philadelphia - enactment	58263
41	Act to authorize the Governor to incorporate a company, for making a turnpike road from the Belmont and Easton turnpike road, at or near the road to Edmond Harford's mill, through Newfoundland, to the Belmont and Easton turnpike, near the line of Wayne an Act to authorize the Governor to incorporate a company, for making a turnpike road from the Belmont and Easton turnpike road, at or near the road to Edmond Harford's mill, through Newfoundland, to the Belmont and Easton turnpike, near the line of Wayne an	20006
42	Act to provide for the erection of a house, for the employment and support of the poor in the county of Cumberland - amend - poor to be provided for; paupers may be discharged and re-admitted; powers of directors; apprentices Act to provide for the erection of a house, for the employment and support of the poor in the county of Cumberland - amend - poor to be provided for; paupers may be discharged and re-admitted; powers of directors; apprentices	80908
43	For laying out, opening and regulating streets, lanes and allies, within the limits of the borough of Womelsdorf, Berks county - enactment For laying out, opening and regulating streets, lanes and allies, within the limits of the borough of Womelsdorf, Berks county - enactment	48835
44	Act to authorize the appointment of commissioners to take the acknowledgment of deeds and instruments of writing under seal - amend - duties of commissioners Act to authorize the appointment of commissioners to take the acknowledgment of deeds and instruments of writing under seal - amend - duties of commissioners	51556
45	Providing for the improvement of the road leading from Coudersport, in Potter county, to the New York state line, about two miles west of Cerestown, in M'Kean county - enactment Providing for the improvement of the road leading from Coudersport, in Potter county, to the New York state line, about two miles west of Cerestown, in M'Kean county - enactment	52156
46	To confer on Maria Elizabeth Wittman, Charles Decatur Pritchett, Rebecca Ann Pritchett, Elizabeth Pritchett, John Pritchett, and Mary Pritchett, the rights and benefits of children born in lawful wedlock - enactment To confer on Maria Elizabeth Wittman, Charles Decatur Pritchett, Rebecca Ann Pritchett, Elizabeth Pritchett, John Pritchett, and Mary Pritchett, the rights and benefits of children born in lawful wedlock - enactment	21388
47	Act to incorporate the Bradford county Mutual Insurance Company, and for other purposes - amend - corporators removed Act to incorporate the Bradford county Mutual Insurance Company, and for other purposes - amend - corporators removed	21821
48	Authorizing a Temporary Loan - enactment Authorizing a Temporary Loan - enactment	24077
49	To provide for the election of three supervisors, in the township of Franklin, Fayette county; and for the election of constables, in the township of Connellsville; and for the election of constables in Somerset county - enactment To provide for the election of three supervisors, in the township of Franklin, Fayette county; and for the election of constables, in the township of Connellsville; and for the election of constables in Somerset county - enactment	45538
50	Authorizing the commissioners of Allegheny county, to borrow a sum of money, to complete the public buildings in said county, and for other purposes - enactment Authorizing the commissioners of Allegheny county, to borrow a sum of money, to complete the public buildings in said county, and for other purposes - enactment	49458
51	Authorizing the Governor of Pennsylvania to subscribe for stock in the Franklin Railroad company - enactment Authorizing the Governor of Pennsylvania to subscribe for stock in the Franklin Railroad company - enactment	51717
52	To authorize the erection of Free Bridges, over the river Schuylkill, at or near Philadelphia - enactment To authorize the erection of Free Bridges, over the river Schuylkill, at or near Philadelphia - enactment	166740
53	Act to provide for the erection of a house for the employment and support of the poor in the county of Lebanon - amend - directors to provide for poor; administering oaths Act to provide for the erection of a house for the employment and support of the poor in the county of Lebanon - amend - directors to provide for poor; administering oaths	43827
54	Authorizing Mary McCormick to change her name to Mary Temple - enactment Authorizing Mary McCormick to change her name to Mary Temple - enactment	20184
55	Vesting the title of a school house and burial ground in the corporation of the borough of Pottsville, in the county of Schuylkill - enactment Vesting the title of a school house and burial ground in the corporation of the borough of Pottsville, in the county of Schuylkill - enactment	50681
56	To authorize John Vance, John Colmerry, and Henry Vance, guardians of the minor children of John Scott, deceased late of Washington county, to sell and convey certain real estate, and for other purposes - enactment To authorize John Vance, John Colmerry, and Henry Vance, guardians of the minor children of John Scott, deceased late of Washington county, to sell and convey certain real estate, and for other purposes - enactment	46912
57	To provide for the erection of a House for the employment and support of the Poor in the county of Columbia - enactment To provide for the erection of a House for the employment and support of the Poor in the county of Columbia - enactment	188489
58	Authorizing the laying out of a State Road from the borough of Allentown, Lehigh county, to the borough of Pottstown, Montgomery county, and from thence to West-Chester, in Chester county - enactment Authorizing the laying out of a State Road from the borough of Allentown, Lehigh county, to the borough of Pottstown, Montgomery county, and from thence to West-Chester, in Chester county - enactment	58180
59	Act to authorize Joseph Engle and Archibald T. Dick, to sell and convey certain real estate, held by them in trust - amend - Jeremiah W. Flicker authorized to sell interests Act to authorize Joseph Engle and Archibald T. Dick, to sell and convey certain real estate, held by them in trust - amend - Jeremiah W. Flicker authorized to sell interests	75577
60	For the relief of the German Reformed Congregation of Germantown - enactment For the relief of the German Reformed Congregation of Germantown - enactment	21948
61	To authorize James Gregg to erect a Dam in the Kiskeminetas River - enactment To authorize James Gregg to erect a Dam in the Kiskeminetas River - enactment	26405
62	To incorporate the Susquehanna County Mutual Insurance Company - enactment To incorporate the Susquehanna County Mutual Insurance Company - enactment	133215
63	Further supplement to the act to incorporate the town of West-Chester, in the county of Chester, into a borough - amend - water not to be diverted Further supplement to the act to incorporate the town of West-Chester, in the county of Chester, into a borough - amend - water not to be diverted	23754
64	To establish a District Court in the counties of Erie, Crawford, and Venango - enactment To establish a District Court in the counties of Erie, Crawford, and Venango - enactment	134266
65	Act authorizing the Governor to incorporate the Philadelphia and Trenton Rail Road company - amend - continue railroad; construct road Act authorizing the Governor to incorporate the Philadelphia and Trenton Rail Road company - amend - continue railroad; construct road	57123
66	Making appropriation for the Western Penitentiary - enactment Making appropriation for the Western Penitentiary - enactment	25298
67	Authorizing the building of a Lock-up House, in Manayunk, in the county of Philadelphia - enactment Authorizing the building of a Lock-up House, in Manayunk, in the county of Philadelphia - enactment	19984
68	Empowering the Lutheran Congregation of the old Goshenhoppen church, in Upper Salford township, in Montgomery county, to collect their outstanding debts - enactment Empowering the Lutheran Congregation of the old Goshenhoppen church, in Upper Salford township, in Montgomery county, to collect their outstanding debts - enactment	50939
69	To authorize the Governor to incorporate the president, managers, and company, of the Centreville and Donegal Clay Turnpike Road company, and for other purposes - enactment To authorize the Governor to incorporate the president, managers, and company, of the Centreville and Donegal Clay Turnpike Road company, and for other purposes - enactment	133969
70	Act to provide for repairs and continue the improvements of the state, and for other purposes - amend - canal commissioners to examine outlet lock Act to provide for repairs and continue the improvements of the state, and for other purposes - amend - canal commissioners to examine outlet lock	49506
71	Act to incorporate the Fishing Creek rail road company - amend - additional commissioners; additional powers Act to incorporate the Fishing Creek rail road company - amend - additional commissioners; additional powers	46624
72	Act incorporating the Buck Mountain Coal Company - amend - time of completion extended; increase of capital stock Act incorporating the Buck Mountain Coal Company - amend - time of completion extended; increase of capital stock	44596
73	Granting to the trustees under the will of James Lyle, further powers - enactment Granting to the trustees under the will of James Lyle, further powers - enactment	47039
74	To incorporate the Shrewsbury Rail Road company, in the county of York - enactment To incorporate the Shrewsbury Rail Road company, in the county of York - enactment	78700
75	To authorize Isaac Koons, trustee under the will of Andrew Thatcher, late of the Northern Liberties of the county of Philadelphia, deceased, to make sale of certain real estate - enactment To authorize Isaac Koons, trustee under the will of Andrew Thatcher, late of the Northern Liberties of the county of Philadelphia, deceased, to make sale of certain real estate - enactment	52037
76	Act authorizing the construction of a rail road to connect the North Branch division of the Pennsylvania canal, at or within the borough of Wilkesbarre, with the slack water navigation of the Lehigh - amend - time for completion of road extended Act authorizing the construction of a rail road to connect the North Branch division of the Pennsylvania canal, at or within the borough of Wilkesbarre, with the slack water navigation of the Lehigh - amend - time for completion of road extended	26717
77	To incorporate the Danville Female Seminary, in the town of Danville, in the county of Columbia - enactment To incorporate the Danville Female Seminary, in the town of Danville, in the county of Columbia - enactment	77751
78	To increase the number of Jurors in the county of Union - enactment To increase the number of Jurors in the county of Union - enactment	43765
79	To exempt the real estate of the Philadelphia Dispensary from taxation - enactment To exempt the real estate of the Philadelphia Dispensary from taxation - enactment	21998
80	Act to incorporate the summit Coal company - amend - capital stock; time of completing road extended Act to incorporate the summit Coal company - amend - capital stock; time of completing road extended	18403
81	Act authorizing the Governor to incorporate the Lackawanna and Susquehanna Rail Road company - amend - annual elections; tolls changed; lateral railroad authorized; money borrowed Act authorizing the Governor to incorporate the Lackawanna and Susquehanna Rail Road company - amend - annual elections; tolls changed; lateral railroad authorized; money borrowed	24698
82	To incorporate the Dividing Ridge Rail Road Company - enactment To incorporate the Dividing Ridge Rail Road Company - enactment	307224
83	Relative to certain state roads and highways, in the counties of Luzerne, Somerset, Monroe and Northampton - enactment Relative to certain state roads and highways, in the counties of Luzerne, Somerset, Monroe and Northampton - enactment	75945
84	To incorporate the Erie county Mutual Insurance Company - enactment To incorporate the Erie county Mutual Insurance Company - enactment	136105
85	Act authorizing the Governor to incorporate the Franklin and Emlenton Turnpike Road company, and for other purposes - repeal - sections 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, and 82 Act authorizing the Governor to incorporate the Franklin and Emlenton Turnpike Road company, and for other purposes - repeal - sections 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, and 82	47752
86	To supply the borough of Harrisburg with Water - enactment To supply the borough of Harrisburg with Water - enactment	135748
87	Act incorporating the president, managers and company, of the Lancaster, Elizabethtown and Middletown turnpike road - amend - annual election; election 1839 Act incorporating the president, managers and company, of the Lancaster, Elizabethtown and Middletown turnpike road - amend - annual election; election 1839	19831
88	Changing the time of holding the August term of the courts, in the county of Wayne, and for other purposes - enactment Changing the time of holding the August term of the courts, in the county of Wayne, and for other purposes - enactment	50968
89	Authorizing the sale of the real estate of Abraham Bare, late of Chester county, deceased - enactment Authorizing the sale of the real estate of Abraham Bare, late of Chester county, deceased - enactment	72920
90	Authorizing the Commissioners of the county of Philadelphia, upon certain conditions to widen, grade and culvert a certain portion of Broad street in said county, and for other purposes - enactment Authorizing the Commissioners of the county of Philadelphia, upon certain conditions to widen, grade and culvert a certain portion of Broad street in said county, and for other purposes - enactment	83045
91	To incorporate the Stroudsburg Library Company - enactment To incorporate the Stroudsburg Library Company - enactment	49100
92	To change the name of the "Marion Riflemen," to the George Washington Artillery, and for other purposes - enactment To change the name of the "Marion Riflemen," to the George Washington Artillery, and for other purposes - enactment	73895
93	To authorize the president and managers of the Huntingdon and Lewistown turnpike company, to alter the location of said turnpike through McVeytown - enactment To authorize the president and managers of the Huntingdon and Lewistown turnpike company, to alter the location of said turnpike through McVeytown - enactment	21319
94	Granting aid to the Stroudsburg Academy in the county of Monroe, and for other purposes - enactment Granting aid to the Stroudsburg Academy in the county of Monroe, and for other purposes - enactment	99798
95	To incorporate the president and managers of the Bloody Run Turnpike Road company, and for other purposes - enactment To incorporate the president and managers of the Bloody Run Turnpike Road company, and for other purposes - enactment	269051
96	Further to amend an act to incorporate the Pennsylvania and Ohio Canal Company - enactment Further to amend an act to incorporate the Pennsylvania and Ohio Canal Company - enactment	68873
97	To authorize the Governor to subscribe for stock to the companies for erecting bridges over the river Susquehanna, at the towns of Danville and Northumberland - enactment To authorize the Governor to subscribe for stock to the companies for erecting bridges over the river Susquehanna, at the towns of Danville and Northumberland - enactment	46400
98	Act to authorize the Sandy and Beaver canal company, to extend a canal into Pennsylvania - amend - powers continued; out-let lock at mouth of Little Beaver; borrow money; water of Big Beaver Act to authorize the Sandy and Beaver canal company, to extend a canal into Pennsylvania - amend - powers continued; out-let lock at mouth of Little Beaver; borrow money; water of Big Beaver	45446
99	To authorize the executors of Lucy Salter, deceased, to sell and convey certain real estate, and for other purposes - enactment To authorize the executors of Lucy Salter, deceased, to sell and convey certain real estate, and for other purposes - enactment	87007
100	For the relief of Adam Kenar, and others, soldiers and widows of soldiers of the Revolutionary and Indian Wars - enactment For the relief of Adam Kenar, and others, soldiers and widows of soldiers of the Revolutionary and Indian Wars - enactment	78457
101	Relating to the trial of Bemis and others, in York county - enactment Relating to the trial of Bemis and others, in York county - enactment	76411
102	Authorizing the governor to incorporate the Williams Valley Railroad and Mining company, in Dauphin and Schuylkill counties - enactment Authorizing the governor to incorporate the Williams Valley Railroad and Mining company, in Dauphin and Schuylkill counties - enactment	139719
103	To exempt the buildings and ground belonging to the Philadelphia Library company from taxation, and for other purposes - enactment To exempt the buildings and ground belonging to the Philadelphia Library company from taxation, and for other purposes - enactment	22336
104	To incorporate the Allegheny Coal Company - enactment To incorporate the Allegheny Coal Company - enactment	156289
105	To incorporate the Anthracite Iron Company - enactment To incorporate the Anthracite Iron Company - enactment	136249
106	To prescribe the manner of giving notice of application for banks - enactment To prescribe the manner of giving notice of application for banks - enactment	48202
107	Act to incorporate the Luthersburg and Punxatawny turnpike road company - amend - extending the period within which the work on the Philadelphia Tide Lock Canal may be commenced Act to incorporate the Luthersburg and Punxatawny turnpike road company - amend - extending the period within which the work on the Philadelphia Tide Lock Canal may be commenced	24894
108	Act for the incorporation of several bridge companies and for other purposes - amend - Lewistown and Tuscarora bridge time extended Act for the incorporation of several bridge companies and for other purposes - amend - Lewistown and Tuscarora bridge time extended	23473
109	Relative to Estates and Escheates, and to authorize the sale, conveyance, and partition of sundry real estate of minor children, and others - enactment Relative to Estates and Escheates, and to authorize the sale, conveyance, and partition of sundry real estate of minor children, and others - enactment	300185
110	To incorporate the Western Pennsylvania Coal Company - enactment To incorporate the Western Pennsylvania Coal Company - enactment	131627
111	Act supplementary to a resolution relative to the claim of Brown and Sawyers - amend - directors of Wayne Co. Mutual Insurance company acts confirmed; privileges of freeholders Act supplementary to a resolution relative to the claim of Brown and Sawyers - amend - directors of Wayne Co. Mutual Insurance company acts confirmed; privileges of freeholders	47162
112	To incorporate "The Good Spring Creek Coal Company" - enactment To incorporate "The Good Spring Creek Coal Company" - enactment	44320
113	Changing the time of holding the courts in the fourteenth judicial district and for other purposes - enactment Changing the time of holding the courts in the fourteenth judicial district and for other purposes - enactment	79283
114	Granting Jurisdiction to the Court of Common Pleas, of Adams county, in certain cases - enactment Granting Jurisdiction to the Court of Common Pleas, of Adams county, in certain cases - enactment	47931
115	To incorporate the Oxford Female Seminary in the county of Chester - enactment To incorporate the Oxford Female Seminary in the county of Chester - enactment	49619
116	To aid the Pennsylvania and Ohio Canal Company - enactment To aid the Pennsylvania and Ohio Canal Company - enactment	46570
117	To authorize the commissioners of York county to pay over certain moneys to the teachers of schools in the township of Hellam, and borough of Wrightsville - enactment To authorize the commissioners of York county to pay over certain moneys to the teachers of schools in the township of Hellam, and borough of Wrightsville - enactment	29958
118	Relating to the several Courts in the County of Allegheny - enactment Relating to the several Courts in the County of Allegheny - enactment	108944
119	Act to incorporate the Chester County Insurance Company - amend - insurance on lives of animals Act to incorporate the Chester County Insurance Company - amend - insurance on lives of animals	24090
120	To incorporate the Delaware County Mutual Protection Company - enactment To incorporate the Delaware County Mutual Protection Company - enactment	134021
121	To incorporate the Towanda Rail Road and Coal Company - enactment To incorporate the Towanda Rail Road and Coal Company - enactment	237332
122	To incorporate the Forest Improvement Company - enactment To incorporate the Forest Improvement Company - enactment	177951
123	To incorporate the Bear Valley Coal Company - enactment To incorporate the Bear Valley Coal Company - enactment	76206
124	To incorporate the Allegheny and Bald Eagle Railroad, Coal, and Iron Company - enactment To incorporate the Allegheny and Bald Eagle Railroad, Coal, and Iron Company - enactment	166896
125	To incorporate the Union Railroad and Mining Company - enactment To incorporate the Union Railroad and Mining Company - enactment	52406
126	For the better preservation of certain species of Game in the county of Adams and Dauphin - enactment For the better preservation of certain species of Game in the county of Adams and Dauphin - enactment	50476
127	Act incorporating the Warren County Mutual Insurance Company - amend - directors to receive subscriptions of stock; capital stock; election of officers Act incorporating the Warren County Mutual Insurance Company - amend - directors to receive subscriptions of stock; capital stock; election of officers	106119
128	To authorize the governor to incorporate a company to make a turnpike road from Dingman's Ferry, in Pike county, to intersect the Milford and Owego Turnpike road in said county, and for other purposes - enactment To authorize the governor to incorporate a company to make a turnpike road from Dingman's Ferry, in Pike county, to intersect the Milford and Owego Turnpike road in said county, and for other purposes - enactment	161368
129	To incorporate The Chambersburg Northern Fire Company - enactment To incorporate The Chambersburg Northern Fire Company - enactment	43053
130	Act for the sale of certain Islands in the river Susquehanna - amend - extended for one year Act for the sale of certain Islands in the river Susquehanna - amend - extended for one year	19519
131	To authorize the Governor to incorporate the President, Managers, and Company, of Laughlinstown and Waterford Clay Turnpike Road Company - enactment To authorize the Governor to incorporate the President, Managers, and Company, of Laughlinstown and Waterford Clay Turnpike Road Company - enactment	77296
132	To incorporate the Columbia Insurance Company, of Philadelphia - enactment To incorporate the Columbia Insurance Company, of Philadelphia - enactment	134301
133	For the relief of Samuel R. Richards, a contractor on the Kiskeminetas and Conemaugh Division of the Pennsylvania Canal - enactment For the relief of Samuel R. Richards, a contractor on the Kiskeminetas and Conemaugh Division of the Pennsylvania Canal - enactment	19216
134	To incorporate the Myerstown Academy - enactment To incorporate the Myerstown Academy - enactment	75215
135	To incorporate the New Castle Female Seminary, in the county of Mercer - enactment To incorporate the New Castle Female Seminary, in the county of Mercer - enactment	47784
136	To incorporate the Philadelphia and New Hope rail road company - enactment To incorporate the Philadelphia and New Hope rail road company - enactment	328883
137	To incorporate the Loyalsock Railroad company - enactment To incorporate the Loyalsock Railroad company - enactment	337686
138	For the better regulation and employment of the poor, of the township of Germantown, in the county of Philadelphia - enactment For the better regulation and employment of the poor, of the township of Germantown, in the county of Philadelphia - enactment	277095
139	Authorizing the Williamsport and Elmira Railroad Company, to borrow money to complete their road - enactment Authorizing the Williamsport and Elmira Railroad Company, to borrow money to complete their road - enactment	50939
140	Relative to the estate of George Frey, deceased - enactment Relative to the estate of George Frey, deceased - enactment	113882
141	To incorporate the Morris Run Coal Company - enactment To incorporate the Morris Run Coal Company - enactment	50589
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143	Act to authorize the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road Company to construct a Rail Road through Pennsylvania, in a direction from Baltimore to the Ohio river - amend - time for completion of rail road extended; tolls; width of rail road; burden cars Act to authorize the Baltimore and Ohio Rail Road Company to construct a Rail Road through Pennsylvania, in a direction from Baltimore to the Ohio river - amend - time for completion of rail road extended; tolls; width of rail road; burden cars	163218
144	To classify the Associate Judges of the state - enactment To classify the Associate Judges of the state - enactment	43233
145	Erecting parts of Lycoming and Centre into a new County - enactment Erecting parts of Lycoming and Centre into a new County - enactment	166439
146	To authorize the Juniata Bridge Company to construct a rail-road from the Pennsylvania canal, at Duncan's Island, in Dauphin county, to Sherman's creek, in Perry county - enactment To authorize the Juniata Bridge Company to construct a rail-road from the Pennsylvania canal, at Duncan's Island, in Dauphin county, to Sherman's creek, in Perry county - enactment	51649
147	Act to enable the governor of this commonwealth to incorporate a company for opening a canal and lock navigation between the rivers Delaware and Schuylkill, through the southern section of Philadelphia county - amend - extending time for completing canal; Act to enable the governor of this commonwealth to incorporate a company for opening a canal and lock navigation between the rivers Delaware and Schuylkill, through the southern section of Philadelphia county - amend - extending time for completing canal;	109901
148	To provide for the election of Mayor, of the city of Philadelphia, by the qualified electors thereof, to confer jurisdiction on the Mayor and Recorder of said city, in actions for penalties; to appoint an additional Warden for the district of Kensington; To provide for the election of Mayor, of the city of Philadelphia, by the qualified electors thereof, to confer jurisdiction on the Mayor and Recorder of said city, in actions for penalties; to appoint an additional Warden for the district of Kensington;	106190
149	Providing for the election of Aldermen and Justices of the Peace - enactment Providing for the election of Aldermen and Justices of the Peace - enactment	141945
150	For the relief of William Mooreland, and other soldiers and widows of soldiers of the Revolutionary and Indian Wars - enactment For the relief of William Mooreland, and other soldiers and widows of soldiers of the Revolutionary and Indian Wars - enactment	53393
151	Act to incorporate the Susquehanna Canal Company - amend - alter dam near Columbia Act to incorporate the Susquehanna Canal Company - amend - alter dam near Columbia	19994
152	To incorporate the Bloomsburg Rail-Road Iron Company - enactment To incorporate the Bloomsburg Rail-Road Iron Company - enactment	100296
153	To incorporate the Juniata Fire Company, of the Borough of Lewistown, in the county of Mifflin - enactment To incorporate the Juniata Fire Company, of the Borough of Lewistown, in the county of Mifflin - enactment	47180
154	To compensate Samuel Dale, for services rendered as an Associate Judge of Lancaster county, and for other purposes - enactment To compensate Samuel Dale, for services rendered as an Associate Judge of Lancaster county, and for other purposes - enactment	49768
155	Act to incorporate the Washington Coal Company, and for other purposes - amend - Pennsylvania coal company authorized to hold lands; increase capital stock Act to incorporate the Washington Coal Company, and for other purposes - amend - Pennsylvania coal company authorized to hold lands; increase capital stock	49147
156	A resolution relative to the removal of a certain indictment in Bucks county - amend - tried by president of 3rd judicial district; jury to be drawn by sheriff of Chester co. A resolution relative to the removal of a certain indictment in Bucks county - amend - tried by president of 3rd judicial district; jury to be drawn by sheriff of Chester co.	52087
157	Act incorporating the Columbia and Maryland Line Railroad Company - amend - time of opening books extended Act incorporating the Columbia and Maryland Line Railroad Company - amend - time of opening books extended	20944
159	To incorporate the "West Branch" Franklin Rail-Road Company - enactment To incorporate the "West Branch" Franklin Rail-Road Company - enactment	301141
160	To incorporate the Howelton Coal Company, and for other purposes - enactment To incorporate the Howelton Coal Company, and for other purposes - enactment	50096
161	Authorizing the laying out of certain state roads, and for other purposes - enactment Authorizing the laying out of certain state roads, and for other purposes - enactment	271427
162	To provide for the erection of a house for the employment and support of the poor, in the county of Erie - enactment To provide for the erection of a house for the employment and support of the poor, in the county of Erie - enactment	191310
163	Giving the assent of this Commonwealth to the act of the Legislature of New Jersey, entitled "An act to incorporate the Columbia Delaware Bridge Company" - enactment Giving the assent of this Commonwealth to the act of the Legislature of New Jersey, entitled "An act to incorporate the Columbia Delaware Bridge Company" - enactment	224418
164	To incorporate the Harrisburg Female Seminary - enactment To incorporate the Harrisburg Female Seminary - enactment	21328
165	Giving the assent of this Commonwealth to the act of the Legislature of New Jersey, entitled Act to incorporate the Milford Delaware Bridge Company, of the county of Hunterdon - enactment Giving the assent of this Commonwealth to the act of the Legislature of New Jersey, entitled Act to incorporate the Milford Delaware Bridge Company, of the county of Hunterdon - enactment	226685
166	To incorporate the Wilkesbarre Female Seminary, in the County of Luzerne - enactment To incorporate the Wilkesbarre Female Seminary, in the County of Luzerne - enactment	28521
167	To incorporate the Larry's Creek Rail Road and Coal Company - enactment To incorporate the Larry's Creek Rail Road and Coal Company - enactment	134643
168	Act to authorize the Governor to incorporate a company to make a Lock Navigation on the river Monongahela - amend - authority to erect dams; size of locks; tolls; time to obtain grant Act to authorize the Governor to incorporate a company to make a Lock Navigation on the river Monongahela - amend - authority to erect dams; size of locks; tolls; time to obtain grant	82152
169	To authorize and empower the trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in Perrysville, Mifflin county, to convey certain real estate, and for other purposes - enactment To authorize and empower the trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in Perrysville, Mifflin county, to convey certain real estate, and for other purposes - enactment	192000
170	To incorporate the Columbia Academy in the county of Lancaster, and for other purposes - enactment To incorporate the Columbia Academy in the county of Lancaster, and for other purposes - enactment	81714
171	To incorporate the Somerset Female Academy - enactment To incorporate the Somerset Female Academy - enactment	75663
172	For the relief of Lorance Christ, and others, soldiers and widows of soldiers of the Revolutionary and Indian wars - enactment For the relief of Lorance Christ, and others, soldiers and widows of soldiers of the Revolutionary and Indian wars - enactment	54607
173	To incorporate the Norristown Fire Company - enactment To incorporate the Norristown Fire Company - enactment	46069
174	To incorporate the first Presbyterian Church of Upper Mount Bethel, in the county of Northampton - enactment To incorporate the first Presbyterian Church of Upper Mount Bethel, in the county of Northampton - enactment	49548
175	To incorporate the Library Company of Uniontown, in the county of Fayette - enactment To incorporate the Library Company of Uniontown, in the county of Fayette - enactment	49045
176	To incorporate the Allegheny Fire Company, of the borough of Freeport - enactment To incorporate the Allegheny Fire Company, of the borough of Freeport - enactment	43658
177	To incorporate the Roehrersburg Academy, of Berks county - enactment To incorporate the Roehrersburg Academy, of Berks county - enactment	81549
178	To incorporate the Monongahela City Fire Company of the borough of Monongahela - enactment To incorporate the Monongahela City Fire Company of the borough of Monongahela - enactment	47991
179	To incorporate an Academy in the town of Berwick, Columbia county - enactment To incorporate an Academy in the town of Berwick, Columbia county - enactment	80676
180	To incorporate the president and managers of the Whites Haven and Clifton turnpike road company - enactment To incorporate the president and managers of the Whites Haven and Clifton turnpike road company - enactment	239325
181	For the relief of the Smithfield Cavalry Company, the Waynesburg Dragoons and Monongahela Riflemen, and for other purposes - enactment For the relief of the Smithfield Cavalry Company, the Waynesburg Dragoons and Monongahela Riflemen, and for other purposes - enactment	51736
182	To incorporate the Stouchsburg Academy of Berks county - enactment To incorporate the Stouchsburg Academy of Berks county - enactment	71002
183	Act to authorize the Governor to incorporate a company to erect a bridge over Schuylkill river, at or near Phoenixville, Chester county - amend - commissioners; shares of stock; ratio of votes Act to authorize the Governor to incorporate a company to erect a bridge over Schuylkill river, at or near Phoenixville, Chester county - amend - commissioners; shares of stock; ratio of votes	27348
184	Authorizing the Governor to incorporate the Bald Eagle and Clearfield Turnpike Road company - enactment Authorizing the Governor to incorporate the Bald Eagle and Clearfield Turnpike Road company - enactment	218016
185	To incorporate the Hanover Academy, of York county - enactment To incorporate the Hanover Academy, of York county - enactment	80334
186	To incorporate the "Mannington Academy and Boarding School," in the township of Choconut, Susquehanna county - enactment To incorporate the "Mannington Academy and Boarding School," in the township of Choconut, Susquehanna county - enactment	77561
187	To incorporate the Hollidaysburg Academy - enactment To incorporate the Hollidaysburg Academy - enactment	54067
188	To incorporate the Jefferson Library and Literary Association - enactment To incorporate the Jefferson Library and Literary Association - enactment	27961
189	To incorporate the Holmesburg Baptist Church and Congregation, in the county of Philadelphia - enactment To incorporate the Holmesburg Baptist Church and Congregation, in the county of Philadelphia - enactment	44570
190	Act to incorporate the Philadelphia Savings Institution, and for the better regulation of Savings Institutions and Loan Companies - amend - members; rate of interest; issue certificates; liability of stockholders Act to incorporate the Philadelphia Savings Institution, and for the better regulation of Savings Institutions and Loan Companies - amend - members; rate of interest; issue certificates; liability of stockholders	47989
191	Authorizing a permanent Loan to pay temporary Loans, and for other purposes - enactment Authorizing a permanent Loan to pay temporary Loans, and for other purposes - enactment	50508
192	Relating to the Elections of this Commonwealth - enactment Relating to the Elections of this Commonwealth - enactment	1080975
193	To provide for the election of Prothonotaries, Clerks, Recorders, and Registers - enactment To provide for the election of Prothonotaries, Clerks, Recorders, and Registers - enactment	229278
194	To incorporate the President and Managers of the Uniontown and New Alexandria Turnpike Road Company - enactment To incorporate the President and Managers of the Uniontown and New Alexandria Turnpike Road Company - enactment	232727
195	To authorize the Administrators of Henry Mineum, late of Crawford county, deceased, to sell and convey certain real estate, and for other purposes - enactment To authorize the Administrators of Henry Mineum, late of Crawford county, deceased, to sell and convey certain real estate, and for other purposes - enactment	162210
196	To incorporate the president and managers of the Clearfield and Allegheny Turnpike Road Company - enactment To incorporate the president and managers of the Clearfield and Allegheny Turnpike Road Company - enactment	273495
197	Regulating Election Districts, and for other purposes - enactment Regulating Election Districts, and for other purposes - enactment	417296
198	Relating to the claims of this commonwealth against the estate of John Nicholson and Peter Baynton - enactment Relating to the claims of this commonwealth against the estate of John Nicholson and Peter Baynton - enactment	148753
199	To incorporate the Huntingdon and Hollidaysburg Rail Road Company - enactment To incorporate the Huntingdon and Hollidaysburg Rail Road Company - enactment	322428
200	Authorizing the Governor to incorporate the Hanover and Codorus Rail-Road Company - enactment Authorizing the Governor to incorporate the Hanover and Codorus Rail-Road Company - enactment	236319
201	To incorporate the Easton Iron company, and for other purposes - enactment To incorporate the Easton Iron company, and for other purposes - enactment	46633
202	To provide for the repairs of the several lines of canal and rail-road, and to continue the improvement of the state - enactment To provide for the repairs of the several lines of canal and rail-road, and to continue the improvement of the state - enactment	117409
Res 8	Resolution to suspend the work upon the Gettysburg Rail Road Resolution to suspend the work upon the Gettysburg Rail Road	51063