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Regular Session of 1839

General Laws

Year	Page	Act	Subject	Size (KB)
1839	0001	0001	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
1839	0002	0002	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
1839	0008	0003	Authorizing a Loan - enactment Authorizing a Loan - enactment	46337
1839	0010	0005	Relating to the Prison of the County of Chester - enactment Relating to the Prison of the County of Chester - enactment	145955
1839	0010	0004	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
1839	0016	0006	To incorporate the Hanover Coal Company - enactment To incorporate the Hanover Coal Company - enactment	193769
1839	0022	0007	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
1839	0023	0008	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
1839	0024	0009	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
1839	0025	0010	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
1839	0027	0011	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
1839	0028	0012	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
1839	0030	0013	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
1839	0031	0014	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
1839	0038	0015	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
1839	0039	0016	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
1839	0040	0018	Act to incorporate the Lycoming Coal Company - amend - additional privileges Act to incorporate the Lycoming Coal Company - amend - additional privileges	44004
1839	0040	0017	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
1839	0041	0019	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
1839	0044	0020	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
1839	0045	0021	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
1839	0046	0022	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
1839	0047	0023	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
1839	0048	0024	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
1839	0049	0025	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
1839	0050	0026	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
1839	0051	0027	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
1839	0055	0028	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
1839	0057	0029	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
1839	0058	0030	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
1839	0059	0031	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
1839	0060	0032	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
1839	0062	0034	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
1839	0062	0033	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
1839	0064	0035	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
1839	0065	0036	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
1839	0074	0037	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
1839	0078	0038	To incorporate "The Friendship Engine and Hose Company," in Chambersburg - enactment To incorporate "The Friendship Engine and Hose Company," in Chambersburg - enactment	53094
1839	0079	0039	Authorizing the Governor to incorporate the Manor turnpike Road company - enactment Authorizing the Governor to incorporate the Manor turnpike Road company - enactment	163806
1839	0085	0040	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
1839	0087	0041	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
1839	0088	0042	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
1839	0090	0043	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
1839	0092	0044	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
1839	0093	0045	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
1839	0095	0046	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
1839	0096	0047	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
1839	0097	0049	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
1839	0097	0048	Authorizing a Temporary Loan - enactment Authorizing a Temporary Loan - enactment	24077
1839	0098	0050	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
1839	0099	0051	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
1839	0100	0052	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
1839	0106	0053	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
1839	0107	0054	Authorizing Mary McCormick to change her name to Mary Temple - enactment Authorizing Mary McCormick to change her name to Mary Temple - enactment	20184
1839	0108	0055	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
1839	0109	0056	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
1839	0111	0057	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
1839	0118	0058	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
1839	0120	0059	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
1839	0122	0060	For the relief of the German Reformed Congregation of Germantown - enactment For the relief of the German Reformed Congregation of Germantown - enactment	21948
1839	0123	0061	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
1839	0124	0062	To incorporate the Susquehanna County Mutual Insurance Company - enactment To incorporate the Susquehanna County Mutual Insurance Company - enactment	133215
1839	0129	0063	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
1839	0130	0064	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
1839	0134	0065	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
1839	0136	0066	Making appropriation for the Western Penitentiary - enactment Making appropriation for the Western Penitentiary - enactment	25298
1839	0137	0067	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
1839	0138	0068	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
1839	0139	0069	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
1839	0143	0070	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
1839	0144	0071	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
1839	0145	0072	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
1839	0146	0073	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
1839	0147	0074	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
1839	0150	0075	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
1839	0152	0076	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
1839	0153	0077	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
1839	0155	0078	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
1839	0156	0079	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
1839	0157	0080	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
1839	0158	0081	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
1839	0159	0082	To incorporate the Dividing Ridge Rail Road Company - enactment To incorporate the Dividing Ridge Rail Road Company - enactment	307224
1839	0170	0083	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
1839	0173	0084	To incorporate the Erie county Mutual Insurance Company - enactment To incorporate the Erie county Mutual Insurance Company - enactment	136105
1839	0177	0085	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
1839	179	0086	To supply the borough of Harrisburg with Water - enactment To supply the borough of Harrisburg with Water - enactment	135748
1839	0184	0087	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
1839	0185	0088	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
1839	0186	0089	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
1839	0189	0090	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
1839	0191	0091	To incorporate the Stroudsburg Library Company - enactment To incorporate the Stroudsburg Library Company - enactment	49100
1839	0193	0092	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
1839	0195	0093	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
1839	0196	0094	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
1839	0199	0095	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
1839	0208	0096	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
1839	0210	0097	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
1839	0211	0098	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
1839	0213	0099	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
1839	0216	0100	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
1839	0218	0101	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
1839	0221	0102	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
1839	0226	0104	To incorporate the Allegheny Coal Company - enactment To incorporate the Allegheny Coal Company - enactment	156289
1839	0226	0103	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
1839	0231	0105	To incorporate the Anthracite Iron Company - enactment To incorporate the Anthracite Iron Company - enactment	136249
1839	0235	0106	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
1839	0236	0107	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
1839	0237	0109	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
1839	0237	0108	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
1839	0247	0110	To incorporate the Western Pennsylvania Coal Company - enactment To incorporate the Western Pennsylvania Coal Company - enactment	131627
1839	0251	0111	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
1839	0252	0112	To incorporate "The Good Spring Creek Coal Company" - enactment To incorporate "The Good Spring Creek Coal Company" - enactment	44320
1839	0254	0113	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
1839	0256	0114	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
1839	0257	0115	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
1839	0258	0116	To aid the Pennsylvania and Ohio Canal Company - enactment To aid the Pennsylvania and Ohio Canal Company - enactment	46570
1839	0260	0117	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
1839	0261	0118	Relating to the several Courts in the County of Allegheny - enactment Relating to the several Courts in the County of Allegheny - enactment	108944
1839	0264	0119	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
1839	0265	0120	To incorporate the Delaware County Mutual Protection Company - enactment To incorporate the Delaware County Mutual Protection Company - enactment	134021
1839	0269	0121	To incorporate the Towanda Rail Road and Coal Company - enactment To incorporate the Towanda Rail Road and Coal Company - enactment	237332
1839	0278	0122	To incorporate the Forest Improvement Company - enactment To incorporate the Forest Improvement Company - enactment	177951
1839	0283	0123	To incorporate the Bear Valley Coal Company - enactment To incorporate the Bear Valley Coal Company - enactment	76206
1839	0285	0124	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
1839	0290	0125	To incorporate the Union Railroad and Mining Company - enactment To incorporate the Union Railroad and Mining Company - enactment	52406
1839	0291	0126	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
1839	0292	0127	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
1839	0295	0128	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
1839	0301	0129	To incorporate The Chambersburg Northern Fire Company - enactment To incorporate The Chambersburg Northern Fire Company - enactment	43053
1839	0302	0131	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
1839	0302	0130	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
1839	0306	0132	To incorporate the Columbia Insurance Company, of Philadelphia - enactment To incorporate the Columbia Insurance Company, of Philadelphia - enactment	134301
1839	0311	0133	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
1839	0312	0134	To incorporate the Myerstown Academy - enactment To incorporate the Myerstown Academy - enactment	75215
1839	0314	0135	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
1839	0315	0136	To incorporate the Philadelphia and New Hope rail road company - enactment To incorporate the Philadelphia and New Hope rail road company - enactment	328883
1839	0326	0137	To incorporate the Loyalsock Railroad company - enactment To incorporate the Loyalsock Railroad company - enactment	337686
1839	0337	0138	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
1839	0346	0139	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
1839	0347	0140	Relative to the estate of George Frey, deceased - enactment Relative to the estate of George Frey, deceased - enactment	113882
1839	0351	0141	To incorporate the Morris Run Coal Company - enactment To incorporate the Morris Run Coal Company - enactment	50589
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1839	0355	0143	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
1839	0360	0144	To classify the Associate Judges of the state - enactment To classify the Associate Judges of the state - enactment	43233
1839	0362	0145	Erecting parts of Lycoming and Centre into a new County - enactment Erecting parts of Lycoming and Centre into a new County - enactment	166439
1839	0368	0146	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
1839	0370	0147	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
1839	0373	0148	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
1839	0376	0149	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
1839	0381	0150	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
1839	0383	0151	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
1839	0384	0152	To incorporate the Bloomsburg Rail-Road Iron Company - enactment To incorporate the Bloomsburg Rail-Road Iron Company - enactment	100296
1839	0388	0153	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
1839	0390	0154	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
1839	0391	0155	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
1839	0392	0156	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
1839	0394	0157	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
1839	0401	0159	To incorporate the "West Branch" Franklin Rail-Road Company - enactment To incorporate the "West Branch" Franklin Rail-Road Company - enactment	301141
1839	0412	0160	To incorporate the Howelton Coal Company, and for other purposes - enactment To incorporate the Howelton Coal Company, and for other purposes - enactment	50096
1839	0413	0161	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
1839	0423	0162	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
1839	0429	0163	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
1839	0438	0164	To incorporate the Harrisburg Female Seminary - enactment To incorporate the Harrisburg Female Seminary - enactment	21328
1839	0439	0165	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
1839	0448	0166	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
1839	0449	0167	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
1839	0454	0168	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
1839	0456	0169	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
1839	0463	0170	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
1839	0466	0171	To incorporate the Somerset Female Academy - enactment To incorporate the Somerset Female Academy - enactment	75663
1839	0469	0172	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
1839	0471	0173	To incorporate the Norristown Fire Company - enactment To incorporate the Norristown Fire Company - enactment	46069
1839	0472	0174	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
1839	0474	0175	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
1839	0475	0176	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
1839	0477	0177	To incorporate the Roehrersburg Academy, of Berks county - enactment To incorporate the Roehrersburg Academy, of Berks county - enactment	81549
1839	0479	0178	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
1839	0481	0179	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
1839	0483	0180	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
1839	0492	0181	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
1839	0494	0182	To incorporate the Stouchsburg Academy of Berks county - enactment To incorporate the Stouchsburg Academy of Berks county - enactment	71002
1839	0497	0183	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
1839	0498	0184	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
1839	0505	0185	To incorporate the Hanover Academy, of York county - enactment To incorporate the Hanover Academy, of York county - enactment	80334
1839	0508	0186	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
1839	0510	0187	To incorporate the Hollidaysburg Academy - enactment To incorporate the Hollidaysburg Academy - enactment	54067
1839	0512	0188	To incorporate the Jefferson Library and Literary Association - enactment To incorporate the Jefferson Library and Literary Association - enactment	27961
1839	0513	0189	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
1839	0515	0190	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
1839	0517	0191	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
1839	0519	0192	Relating to the Elections of this Commonwealth - enactment Relating to the Elections of this Commonwealth - enactment	1080975
1839	0559	0193	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
1839	0567	0194	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
1839	0576	0195	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
1839	0581	0196	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
1839	0590	0197	Regulating Election Districts, and for other purposes - enactment Regulating Election Districts, and for other purposes - enactment	417296
1839	0605	0198	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
1839	0610	0199	To incorporate the Huntingdon and Hollidaysburg Rail Road Company - enactment To incorporate the Huntingdon and Hollidaysburg Rail Road Company - enactment	322428
1839	0621	0200	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
1839	0629	0201	To incorporate the Easton Iron company, and for other purposes - enactment To incorporate the Easton Iron company, and for other purposes - enactment	46633
1839	0631	0202	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
1839	0640	Res 8	Resolution to suspend the work upon the Gettysburg Rail Road Resolution to suspend the work upon the Gettysburg Rail Road	51063