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Regular Session of 1840

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Year	Page	Act	Subject	Size (KB)
1840	0029	0001	To authorize a Loan - enactment To authorize a Loan - enactment	67961
1840	0030	0002	To designate the time of electing directors on the part of the Commonwealth, in the Bank of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia bank, and the Columbia bridge company - enactment To designate the time of electing directors on the part of the Commonwealth, in the Bank of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia bank, and the Columbia bridge company - enactment	68856
1840	0031	0003	Act to provide for the erection of a House for the employment and support of the poor, in the county of Erie - amend - citizens to vote on a poor house; election of directors Act to provide for the erection of a House for the employment and support of the poor, in the county of Erie - amend - citizens to vote on a poor house; election of directors	68881
1840	0032	0004	To incorporate a Female Academy, in McSherrystown, Pennsylvania - enactment To incorporate a Female Academy, in McSherrystown, Pennsylvania - enactment	149480
1840	0035	0005	Act to incorporate the Southwark Fire Insurance company - amend - stockholders to determine location Act to incorporate the Southwark Fire Insurance company - amend - stockholders to determine location	28453
1840	0036	0006	Act relative to the building of certain bridges over the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers - amend - annual election; dividends; provisions extended to Allegheny bridge company Act relative to the building of certain bridges over the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers - amend - annual election; dividends; provisions extended to Allegheny bridge company	44361
1840	0037	0008	Act to provide for the erection of a house for the employment and support of the poor, in the county of Westmoreland - amend - election; commissioners to receive jurors fees Act to provide for the erection of a house for the employment and support of the poor, in the county of Westmoreland - amend - election; commissioners to receive jurors fees	65282
1840	0037	0007	Authorizing Elie A.F. Vallette, to change his name to Elie Augustus F. Lavallette, and family name to Lavallette, instead of Vallette - enactment Authorizing Elie A.F. Vallette, to change his name to Elie Augustus F. Lavallette, and family name to Lavallette, instead of Vallette - enactment	32288
1840	0038	0009	To incorporate an Academy, in Byberry township, Philadelphia county - enactment To incorporate an Academy, in Byberry township, Philadelphia county - enactment	122291
1840	0041	0010	Dividing the Incorporated township of Moyamensing, in the county of Philadelphia; the borough of Erie, and the borough of Pottsville, into wards, and for other purposes - enactment Dividing the Incorporated township of Moyamensing, in the county of Philadelphia; the borough of Erie, and the borough of Pottsville, into wards, and for other purposes - enactment	146497
1840	0044	0011	Act relating to the Elections of this Commonwealth - amend - time of electing township officers in Tioga county Act relating to the Elections of this Commonwealth - amend - time of electing township officers in Tioga county	26263
1840	0045	0012	To incorporate the Laurel Fire Company of the borough of York - enactment To incorporate the Laurel Fire Company of the borough of York - enactment	112598
1840	0047	0013	To incorporate "The Union Fire Company," in Carlisle - enactment To incorporate "The Union Fire Company," in Carlisle - enactment	67886
1840	0048	0014	For the relief of David White, and others, soldiers and widows of soldiers of the Revolutionary and Indian wars - enactment For the relief of David White, and others, soldiers and widows of soldiers of the Revolutionary and Indian wars - enactment	76771
1840	0050	0016	To incorporate "The Cumberland Fire Company," in Carlisle - enactment To incorporate "The Cumberland Fire Company," in Carlisle - enactment	69731
1840	0050	0015	Authorizing the commissioners of the county of York, to borrow a sum of money - enactment Authorizing the commissioners of the county of York, to borrow a sum of money - enactment	34723
1840	0052	0017	To incorporate the town of Horacetown, in Tioga county, into a borough, to be called the borough of Horacetown, and for other purposes - enactment To incorporate the town of Horacetown, in Tioga county, into a borough, to be called the borough of Horacetown, and for other purposes - enactment	81572
1840	0053	0018	To enable the taxable inhabitants of Beaver township, Union county, to elect an additional supervisor - enactment To enable the taxable inhabitants of Beaver township, Union county, to elect an additional supervisor - enactment	69590
1840	0054	0019	To incorporate the Trenton City Bridge Company - enactment To incorporate the Trenton City Bridge Company - enactment	308115
1840	0061	0020	To establish a court for the trial of crimes and misdemeanors committed in the city and county of Philadelphia - enactment To establish a court for the trial of crimes and misdemeanors committed in the city and county of Philadelphia - enactment	255563
1840	0066	0021	To divide the township of Germantown, into two distinct wards, and for other purposes - enactment To divide the township of Germantown, into two distinct wards, and for other purposes - enactment	61576
1840	0067	0022	To authorize the transfer of certificates of State stock - enactment To authorize the transfer of certificates of State stock - enactment	65198
1840	0068	0023	Authorizing the Faculty of Pennsylvania College to confer the degree of Doctor of Medicine - enactment Authorizing the Faculty of Pennsylvania College to confer the degree of Doctor of Medicine - enactment	38750
1840	0069	0024	Authorizing the citizens of North Whitehall, in the county of Lehigh, to elect two additional supervisors in said township, and for other purposes - enactment Authorizing the citizens of North Whitehall, in the county of Lehigh, to elect two additional supervisors in said township, and for other purposes - enactment	32353
1840	0070	0025	Relative to the election of a constable and officers for the borough of Youngstown, in Westmoreland county, and for other purposes - enactment Relative to the election of a constable and officers for the borough of Youngstown, in Westmoreland county, and for other purposes - enactment	118781
1840	0072	0026	Relative to the election of Borough and Township officers, and for other purposes - enactment Relative to the election of Borough and Township officers, and for other purposes - enactment	445238
1840	0081	0027	Act to erect the town of Chester and its vicinity, in the county of Delaware, into a borough, and for other purposes - amend - town council of borough increased; court of appeal established; streets widened; damages ascertained; power of council to lay tr Act to erect the town of Chester and its vicinity, in the county of Delaware, into a borough, and for other purposes - amend - town council of borough increased; court of appeal established; streets widened; damages ascertained; power of council to lay tr	114397
1840	0083	0028	Erecting the borough of West Greenville and the township of West Salem into separate election districts, and for other purposes - enactment Erecting the borough of West Greenville and the township of West Salem into separate election districts, and for other purposes - enactment	313365
1840	0090	0029	Act to classify the Associate Judges of the State - amend - terms of different classes of judges Act to classify the Associate Judges of the State - amend - terms of different classes of judges	81761
1840	0092	0030	Act to incorporate the Bible society of Philadelphia - amend - name changed to Pennsylvania Bible Society; managers authorized to choose a president and vice presidents Act to incorporate the Bible society of Philadelphia - amend - name changed to Pennsylvania Bible Society; managers authorized to choose a president and vice presidents	32035
1840	0093	0031	Authorizing the building of a Lock-up House, in Shippensburg in the county of Cumberland - enactment Authorizing the building of a Lock-up House, in Shippensburg in the county of Cumberland - enactment	31687
1840	0094	0032	Act authorizing the Governor to incorporate the Reading Water Company - amend - duty and power of managers; may use steam or water power Act authorizing the Governor to incorporate the Reading Water Company - amend - duty and power of managers; may use steam or water power	38337
1840	0095	0033	Act to authorize and empower the trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in Perrysville, Mifflin county, to convey certain real estate, and for other purposes - amend - power of executor Act to authorize and empower the trustees of the Methodist Episcopal Church, in Perrysville, Mifflin county, to convey certain real estate, and for other purposes - amend - power of executor	69282
1840	0096	0034	Authorizing the citizens of Newberry township, York county, to elect Township Settlers - enactment Authorizing the citizens of Newberry township, York county, to elect Township Settlers - enactment	30941
1840	0097	0035	To incorporate the Gibson Academy at Summitville, in the township of Gibson, Susquehanna county - enactment To incorporate the Gibson Academy at Summitville, in the township of Gibson, Susquehanna county - enactment	121274
1840	0100	0036	To incorporate the town of Newport, in the county of Perry, into a Borough - enactment To incorporate the town of Newport, in the county of Perry, into a Borough - enactment	294988
1840	0106	0037	To incorporate the First Baptist Church of Newtown township, in the county of Delaware - enactment To incorporate the First Baptist Church of Newtown township, in the county of Delaware - enactment	66972
1840	0108	0038	To incorporate the Crispin Cemetery, in the county of Philadelphia - enactment To incorporate the Crispin Cemetery, in the county of Philadelphia - enactment	33900
1840	0109	0039	To establish the Juliet Academy and School for Teachers, in the county of Erie - enactment To establish the Juliet Academy and School for Teachers, in the county of Erie - enactment	85863
1840	0111	0040	To provide for the erection of a House for the employment and support of the Poor, in the county of Greene - enactment To provide for the erection of a House for the employment and support of the Poor, in the county of Greene - enactment	298641
1840	0117	0041	To incorporate the Chester Library company, of Delaware county - enactment To incorporate the Chester Library company, of Delaware county - enactment	71893
1840	0118	0042	Act to incorporate the Columbia Academy, in the county of Lancaster, and for other purposes - amend - sale by commissioners confirmed Act to incorporate the Columbia Academy, in the county of Lancaster, and for other purposes - amend - sale by commissioners confirmed	72670
1840	0119	0043	To incorporate the English Evangelical Lutheran Church, in the city of Pittsburg - enactment To incorporate the English Evangelical Lutheran Church, in the city of Pittsburg - enactment	112647
1840	0121	0044	Act relating to Inspections - amend - Governor to appoint inspector at Allentown Act relating to Inspections - amend - Governor to appoint inspector at Allentown	31209
1840	0122	0045	To re-establish the District Court for the city and county of Lancaster - enactment To re-establish the District Court for the city and county of Lancaster - enactment	126045
1840	0124	0046	Act authorizing the laying out of a state road leading from a point on the turnpike from York Haven, and to intersect the turnpike leading from York to Wrightsville, in York county, and for other purposes - repeal Act authorizing the laying out of a state road leading from a point on the turnpike from York Haven, and to intersect the turnpike leading from York to Wrightsville, in York county, and for other purposes - repeal	82884
1840	0126	0047	To incorporate the Pennsylvania Hose Company - enactment To incorporate the Pennsylvania Hose Company - enactment	75725
1840	0127	0048	To authorize the opening and extending of Allen street, in the borough of Lawrenceville, and county of Allegheny - enactment To authorize the opening and extending of Allen street, in the borough of Lawrenceville, and county of Allegheny - enactment	71641
1840	0128	0049	Act granting certain powers to the authorities of the city of Lancaster and Philadelphia, and for other purposes - amend - punishment for selling by false weights; duties of regulator of weights and measures; fees Act granting certain powers to the authorities of the city of Lancaster and Philadelphia, and for other purposes - amend - punishment for selling by false weights; duties of regulator of weights and measures; fees	70130
1840	0129	0050	Act to graduate lands on which money is due and unpaid to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - amend - patenting in-lots and out-lots in Erie, Waterford, Beaver, Franklin and Warren extended Act to graduate lands on which money is due and unpaid to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - amend - patenting in-lots and out-lots in Erie, Waterford, Beaver, Franklin and Warren extended	63266
1840	0131	0051	To empower the Governor to return to the President, Managers, and Company of the Bethany and Dingman's Choice turnpike road, certain certificates of stock received from said company, and to authorize suits to be brought for the recovery of the money To empower the Governor to return to the President, Managers, and Company of the Bethany and Dingman's Choice turnpike road, certain certificates of stock received from said company, and to authorize suits to be brought for the recovery of the money	64291
1840	0131	0051	To empower the Governor to return to the President, Managers, and Company of the Bethany and Dingman's Choice turnpike road, certain certificates of stock received from said company, and to authorize suits to be brought for the recovery of the money To empower the Governor to return to the President, Managers, and Company of the Bethany and Dingman's Choice turnpike road, certain certificates of stock received from said company, and to authorize suits to be brought for the recovery of the money	64291
1840	0134	0053	To improve the navigation of the Lehigh river, in the counties of Monroe and Luzerne - enactment To improve the navigation of the Lehigh river, in the counties of Monroe and Luzerne - enactment	160961
1840	0137	0054	To confirm the sale of certain real estate in York county, and to vest certain authorities in John D. Thomas, trustee of Sophia II. E. Ash - enactment To confirm the sale of certain real estate in York county, and to vest certain authorities in John D. Thomas, trustee of Sophia II. E. Ash - enactment	70645
1840	0138	0055	To authorize the Governor to incorporate a company, to make a turnpike road from the borough of Honesdale, in Wayne county, to intersect the Milford and Owego turnpike road in said county, at or near the house of William R. M'Laury, and for other To authorize the Governor to incorporate a company, to make a turnpike road from the borough of Honesdale, in Wayne county, to intersect the Milford and Owego turnpike road in said county, at or near the house of William R. M'Laury, and for other	214695
1840	0143	0056	Authorizing the Canal Commissioners to remove a certain building, near the Columbia Rail Road, to prevent its destruction by fire from locomotive engines - enactment Authorizing the Canal Commissioners to remove a certain building, near the Columbia Rail Road, to prevent its destruction by fire from locomotive engines - enactment	27657
1840	0144	0057	Authorizing Jacob Reinhart to erect a Wing Dam in the Susquehanna river - enactment Authorizing Jacob Reinhart to erect a Wing Dam in the Susquehanna river - enactment	28059
1840	0145	0058	To extend the boundaries of the borough of Martinsburg, in Bedford county - enactment To extend the boundaries of the borough of Martinsburg, in Bedford county - enactment	24559
1840	0146	0059	For the better ascertaining and establishing the boundary line between the counties of Jefferson, Warren, M'Kean and Clearfield, and for other purposes - enactment For the better ascertaining and establishing the boundary line between the counties of Jefferson, Warren, M'Kean and Clearfield, and for other purposes - enactment	43721
1840	0147	0060	To authorize David Walton and Benjamin Swayne, assignees of Caleb Swayne, to convey certain real estate - enactment To authorize David Walton and Benjamin Swayne, assignees of Caleb Swayne, to convey certain real estate - enactment	33533
1840	0148	0061	To incorporate the Good Intent Hose company of Philadelphia - enactment To incorporate the Good Intent Hose company of Philadelphia - enactment	72701
1840	0149	0062	To incorporate the society known by the name of the Baptist Church of Phoenixville, in Chester county, Pennsylvania - enactment To incorporate the society known by the name of the Baptist Church of Phoenixville, in Chester county, Pennsylvania - enactment	115730
1840	0152	0063	To incorporate the Lafayette Hose Company of Philadelphia - enactment To incorporate the Lafayette Hose Company of Philadelphia - enactment	75724
1840	0153	0064	Act relative to the organization of the Courts of Justice - amend - duties of prothonotaries and president judges Act relative to the organization of the Courts of Justice - amend - duties of prothonotaries and president judges	35353
1840	0154	0065	To incorporate the Edgeworth Ladies Seminary, in the township of Ohio in the county of Allegheny - enactment To incorporate the Edgeworth Ladies Seminary, in the township of Ohio in the county of Allegheny - enactment	124703
1840	0156	0066	To incorporate an academy in West Alexander, in the county of Washington - enactment To incorporate an academy in West Alexander, in the county of Washington - enactment	116115
1840	0158	0067	Act to authorize the Governor to incorporate the Franklin and Emlenton Turnpike road company, and for other purposes - amend - duties of governor when 50 shares shall be subscribed Act to authorize the Governor to incorporate the Franklin and Emlenton Turnpike road company, and for other purposes - amend - duties of governor when 50 shares shall be subscribed	69538
1840	0159	0068	To incorporate the Presbyterian Church of Bedford - enactment To incorporate the Presbyterian Church of Bedford - enactment	81156
1840	0161	0069	Incorporating the First Methodist Episcopal Church, in the city of Lancaster - enactment Incorporating the First Methodist Episcopal Church, in the city of Lancaster - enactment	81551
1840	0163	0070	Re-vesting certain ground heretofore granted for the use of the Western Penitentiary, in its original contributors, and for other purposes - enactment Re-vesting certain ground heretofore granted for the use of the Western Penitentiary, in its original contributors, and for other purposes - enactment	36534
1840	0164	0072	To incorporate the Presbyterian Congregation of Cross Roads, in the township of Pine, in the county of Allegheny - enactment To incorporate the Presbyterian Congregation of Cross Roads, in the township of Pine, in the county of Allegheny - enactment	103550
1840	0164	0071	To confer on Samuel Keiper, the rights and benefits of a child born in lawful wedlock - enactment To confer on Samuel Keiper, the rights and benefits of a child born in lawful wedlock - enactment	30062
1840	0167	0073	To attach an island called "Todd's Island, " to the county of Armstrong, to be included in the borough of Freeport - enactment To attach an island called "Todd's Island, " to the county of Armstrong, to be included in the borough of Freeport - enactment	25426
1840	0168	0074	To incorporate the Dimocksville Library Company, of Susquehanna county - enactment To incorporate the Dimocksville Library Company, of Susquehanna county - enactment	71438
1840	0169	0075	Act to incorporate the town of Brownsville, in the county of Fayette - amend - increase the powers of the chief burgess; pavements; inhabitant or freeholder declared a competent witness Act to incorporate the town of Brownsville, in the county of Fayette - amend - increase the powers of the chief burgess; pavements; inhabitant or freeholder declared a competent witness	65017
1840	0170	0076	To extend the time for completing the Philadelphia and Reading rail road - enactment To extend the time for completing the Philadelphia and Reading rail road - enactment	63714
1840	0171	0077	To incorporate the Frankfort Academy, in the county of Beaver - enactment To incorporate the Frankfort Academy, in the county of Beaver - enactment	107610
1840	0174	0078	To incorporate the Kensington Institute for Literary and Scientific purposes, of Philadelphia county - enactment To incorporate the Kensington Institute for Literary and Scientific purposes, of Philadelphia county - enactment	70974
1840	0175	0079	To encourage more effectually the destruction of Wolves and Panthers, in the counties of Luzerne, Susquehanna, Wayne, Pike, Jefferson, M'Kean, Tioga, Potter, Bradford and Monroe, and for other purposes - enactment To encourage more effectually the destruction of Wolves and Panthers, in the counties of Luzerne, Susquehanna, Wayne, Pike, Jefferson, M'Kean, Tioga, Potter, Bradford and Monroe, and for other purposes - enactment	107230
1840	0177	0080	To incorporate the Citizens' Mutual Insurance Company, of Pennsylvania - enactment To incorporate the Citizens' Mutual Insurance Company, of Pennsylvania - enactment	158776
1840	0180	0081	To incorporate the Lycoming county Mutual Insurance Company - enactment To incorporate the Lycoming county Mutual Insurance Company - enactment	71578
1840	0181	0082	To incorporate the Eagle Fire Company, of the Borough of Erie - enactment To incorporate the Eagle Fire Company, of the Borough of Erie - enactment	69059
1840	0182	0083	Changing the names of Edward Smith, and Isaac Handy Smith, to Edward Smith Handy, and Isaac Smith Handy - enactment Changing the names of Edward Smith, and Isaac Handy Smith, to Edward Smith Handy, and Isaac Smith Handy - enactment	69880
1840	0183	0084	Act to vest in Amelia Matthews, a certain escheated estate, and for the sale and conveyance of certain real estate - amend - surplus revenue arising from leases appropriated to payment of debts Act to vest in Amelia Matthews, a certain escheated estate, and for the sale and conveyance of certain real estate - amend - surplus revenue arising from leases appropriated to payment of debts	38609
1840	0184	0085	Act regulating election districts, and for other purposes - amend - Columbia county commissioners to fill vacancy in treasurers office Act regulating election districts, and for other purposes - amend - Columbia county commissioners to fill vacancy in treasurers office	28138
1840	0185	0086	For the relief of John Brown and others, soldiers, and widows of soldiers of the Revolutionary and Indian Wars - enactment For the relief of John Brown and others, soldiers, and widows of soldiers of the Revolutionary and Indian Wars - enactment	34746
1840	0186	0087	To provide for the erection of a house, for the employment and support of the poor of the county of Lehigh - enactment To provide for the erection of a house, for the employment and support of the poor of the county of Lehigh - enactment	303529
1840	0192	0088	To enable the Philadelphia Society for the establishment and support of Charity Schools to ordain certain by-laws for the government of the said society - enactment To enable the Philadelphia Society for the establishment and support of Charity Schools to ordain certain by-laws for the government of the said society - enactment	65083
1840	0193	0089	To incorporate the Pottstown Female Seminary - enactment To incorporate the Pottstown Female Seminary - enactment	68695
1840	0194	0090	To incorporate "The Westmoreland county Lyceum and Museum of Natural History" - enactment To incorporate "The Westmoreland county Lyceum and Museum of Natural History" - enactment	69881
1840	0196	0091	Act regulating Lateral Rail Roads - amend - extended to certain counties and owners of land, mills, quarries, and mines; persons may construct lateral rail roads Act regulating Lateral Rail Roads - amend - extended to certain counties and owners of land, mills, quarries, and mines; persons may construct lateral rail roads	74852
1840	0197	0092	To incorporate the Annville Academy, in the county of Lebanon - enactment To incorporate the Annville Academy, in the county of Lebanon - enactment	109375
1840	0200	0093	To alter and amend the act incorporating the society of Equal Rights of Carlisle, Pennsylvania - enactment To alter and amend the act incorporating the society of Equal Rights of Carlisle, Pennsylvania - enactment	182153
1840	0206	0094	Authorizing a review of part of the Emlinton and Centreville state road, and for other purposes - enactment Authorizing a review of part of the Emlinton and Centreville state road, and for other purposes - enactment	109628
1840	0209	0095	Act to authorize the printing and distribution of the pamphlet laws in the German language - amend - duties of county commissioners, assessors, treasurers, and secretary; printing the pamphlet laws Act to authorize the printing and distribution of the pamphlet laws in the German language - amend - duties of county commissioners, assessors, treasurers, and secretary; printing the pamphlet laws	77280
1840	0211	0096	Act to authorize the governor to incorporate a company to erect a bridge over the northeast branch of the Susquehanna river, at or near the village of Athens, in the county of Bradford - amend - toll Act to authorize the governor to incorporate a company to erect a bridge over the northeast branch of the Susquehanna river, at or near the village of Athens, in the county of Bradford - amend - toll	25599
1840	0212	0097	To incorporate the Adams County Mutual Insurance Company - enactment To incorporate the Adams County Mutual Insurance Company - enactment	139573
1840	0216	0098	Appointing commissioners to lay out a state road from Emlinton, in Venango county, to Callensburg, in Armstrong county, and for other purposes - enactment Appointing commissioners to lay out a state road from Emlinton, in Venango county, to Callensburg, in Armstrong county, and for other purposes - enactment	46280
1840	0217	0099	Act to prevent the damages which may happen by firing woods - amend - penalties made applicable to purchasers of receivers of stolen timber Act to prevent the damages which may happen by firing woods - amend - penalties made applicable to purchasers of receivers of stolen timber	47703
1840	0218	0100	To enable Samuel Murdock, Isaac Reeves, and John Black, to connect Hog Island, in the county of Delaware, with the main land - enactment To enable Samuel Murdock, Isaac Reeves, and John Black, to connect Hog Island, in the county of Delaware, with the main land - enactment	40389
1840	0219	0101	To annul the marriage contract of William Drayton and Annie his wife - enactment To annul the marriage contract of William Drayton and Annie his wife - enactment	18727
1840	0220	0102	To incorporate the Independent Church of Gettysburg; and for other purposes - enactment To incorporate the Independent Church of Gettysburg; and for other purposes - enactment	78396
1840	0222	0103	To incorporate a company in the borough of Bedford, to be called the United States Fire company of Bedford - enactment To incorporate a company in the borough of Bedford, to be called the United States Fire company of Bedford - enactment	70250
1840	0224	0104	To incorporate the "Hellertown Company for the insurance of the lives of Horses, and the detection of horse thieves" - enactment To incorporate the "Hellertown Company for the insurance of the lives of Horses, and the detection of horse thieves" - enactment	73150
1840	0226	0105	To incorporate the town of Edinboro, in the county of Erie, into a borough - enactment To incorporate the town of Edinboro, in the county of Erie, into a borough - enactment	191004
1840	0232	0106	Act to enable the Governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road, by the best and nearest route, from the borough of Sunbury, in the county of Northumberland, to the borough of Reading, in the county of Berks, and for other purposes - ame Act to enable the Governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road, by the best and nearest route, from the borough of Sunbury, in the county of Northumberland, to the borough of Reading, in the county of Berks, and for other purposes - ame	48467
1840	0233	0107	Act for acknowledging and recording of deeds - amend - acknowledgment of deeds under seal by proper officers declared goo without proof of seal Act for acknowledging and recording of deeds - amend - acknowledgment of deeds under seal by proper officers declared goo without proof of seal	43578
1840	0234	0108	To incorporate the St. Paul's Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum of the city of Pittsburg - enactment To incorporate the St. Paul's Roman Catholic Orphan Asylum of the city of Pittsburg - enactment	95645
1840	0237	0109	Authorizing the commissioners of Berks county to borrow money, and for other purposes - enactment Authorizing the commissioners of Berks county to borrow money, and for other purposes - enactment	45205
1840	0238	0110	Act authorizing the Governor to incorporate a company to make a turnpike road from the borough of Birmingham, in St. Clair township, Allegheny county, to a point at or near Samuel Hamilton's Mill, in Mifflin township, in said county, and for other Act authorizing the Governor to incorporate a company to make a turnpike road from the borough of Birmingham, in St. Clair township, Allegheny county, to a point at or near Samuel Hamilton's Mill, in Mifflin township, in said county, and for other	26487
1840	0239	0111	To incorporate the Cattle Life and Farmer's Fire Insurance company - enactment To incorporate the Cattle Life and Farmer's Fire Insurance company - enactment	168937
1840	0244	0112	To authorize the issuing of new certificates of State stock, in lieu of certificates lost or destroyed - enactment To authorize the issuing of new certificates of State stock, in lieu of certificates lost or destroyed - enactment	25613
1840	0245	0113	Act to provide for the erection of a house for the employment and support of the poor in the county of Adams, and for other purposes - amend - extend to Adams county; male children of Cumberland county to be bound out Act to provide for the erection of a house for the employment and support of the poor in the county of Adams, and for other purposes - amend - extend to Adams county; male children of Cumberland county to be bound out	47583
1840	0246	0114	Loan privileges, and to grant Insurance privileges to the Southern Loan company of Philadelphia - repeal Loan privileges, and to grant Insurance privileges to the Southern Loan company of Philadelphia - repeal	45061
1840	0248	0115	Act regulating election districts, and for other purposes - amend - property destroyed by mobs in Philadelphia city and county Act regulating election districts, and for other purposes - amend - property destroyed by mobs in Philadelphia city and county	27245
1840	0249	0116	For better securing the payment of ground rents - enactment For better securing the payment of ground rents - enactment	25429
1840	0250	0117	To incorporate the Lehigh Company for the Insurance of the lives of horses and the detection of horse thieves, and for other purposes - enactment To incorporate the Lehigh Company for the Insurance of the lives of horses and the detection of horse thieves, and for other purposes - enactment	79406
1840	0252	0118	For the relief of Aaron Wright and others, soldiers and widows of soldiers of the Revolutionary and Indian wars - enactment For the relief of Aaron Wright and others, soldiers and widows of soldiers of the Revolutionary and Indian wars - enactment	80022
1840	0254	0119	To incorporate the First Universalist Church of the city of Pittsburg - enactment To incorporate the First Universalist Church of the city of Pittsburg - enactment	57354
1840	0256	0120	To authorize Caroline Stocker, widow of John Clements Stocker, deceased, to sell and convey certain real estate - enactment To authorize Caroline Stocker, widow of John Clements Stocker, deceased, to sell and convey certain real estate - enactment	28649
1840	0257	0121	To incorporate the Bernville Academy of Berks county - enactment To incorporate the Bernville Academy of Berks county - enactment	78217
1840	0259	0122	To incorporate the Wysox Academy - enactment To incorporate the Wysox Academy - enactment	72330
1840	0262	0123	To extend the charter of the Wyoming Bank at Wilkesbarre - enactment To extend the charter of the Wyoming Bank at Wilkesbarre - enactment	27878
1840	0263	0124	To incorporate the Free-Will Baptist and Congregational Church of Jackson township, Susquehanna county - enactment To incorporate the Free-Will Baptist and Congregational Church of Jackson township, Susquehanna county - enactment	51638
1840	0265	0125	To authorize the trustees created by the last will and testament of John Donaughey, deceased, to invest the moneys belonging to the estate of the decedent, and other purposes - enactment To authorize the trustees created by the last will and testament of John Donaughey, deceased, to invest the moneys belonging to the estate of the decedent, and other purposes - enactment	196173
1840	0272	0126	Act to authorize the administrators of Henry Mineum, late of Crawford county, deceased, to sell and convey certain real estate, and for other purposes - amend - administrators to make deed to Samuel Peiffer; trustees to sell life estate Act to authorize the administrators of Henry Mineum, late of Crawford county, deceased, to sell and convey certain real estate, and for other purposes - amend - administrators to make deed to Samuel Peiffer; trustees to sell life estate	143950
1840	0276	0127	For the extension of a State Road, from the Virginia State line, near the town of Blacksville, to the town of Waynesburg, in Greene county, and for other purposes - enactment For the extension of a State Road, from the Virginia State line, near the town of Blacksville, to the town of Waynesburg, in Greene county, and for other purposes - enactment	229770
1840	0283	0128	Relative to County Auditors, and for other purposes - enactment Relative to County Auditors, and for other purposes - enactment	79804
1840	0286	0129	Making compensation to William McCoy and William C. Leavensworth for expenses incurred and services rendered as agents for the commonwealth in discovering lands, late the estate of John Nicholson and Peter Baynton, and on which the commonwealth Making compensation to William McCoy and William C. Leavensworth for expenses incurred and services rendered as agents for the commonwealth in discovering lands, late the estate of John Nicholson and Peter Baynton, and on which the commonwealth	21724
1840	0287	0130	To confer on George, Polly, Susan, Elizabeth, and Peggy Strohl, and Marinda Wurtz the rights and benefits of children born in lawful wedlock, and for other purposes - enactment To confer on George, Polly, Susan, Elizabeth, and Peggy Strohl, and Marinda Wurtz the rights and benefits of children born in lawful wedlock, and for other purposes - enactment	54636
1840	0289	0131	Declaring the Streets, Lanes and Alleys, in the town of Bloomsburg, in Columbia county, public highways, and authorizing the election of an additional supervisor, and for other purposes - enactment Declaring the Streets, Lanes and Alleys, in the town of Bloomsburg, in Columbia county, public highways, and authorizing the election of an additional supervisor, and for other purposes - enactment	174944
1840	0294	0132	Act providing for the election of Aldermen and Justices of the Peace - amend - failure to elect; bonds; may retain dockets and deliver transcripts and fees Act providing for the election of Aldermen and Justices of the Peace - amend - failure to elect; bonds; may retain dockets and deliver transcripts and fees	57230
1840	0296	0133	Relating to the election of School Directors, and to grant insurance privileges to the Mechanic's and Tradesman's Loan company of the State of Pennsylvania, and for other purposes - enactment Relating to the election of School Directors, and to grant insurance privileges to the Mechanic's and Tradesman's Loan company of the State of Pennsylvania, and for other purposes - enactment	56468
1840	0298	0134	To incorporate the Mount Vernon Academy, and for other purposes - enactment To incorporate the Mount Vernon Academy, and for other purposes - enactment	79870
1840	0300	0135	Act authorizing the Governor to incorporate the York Water company - amend - procure additional supply of water; power to examine and select ground; proceeding when parties cannot agree upon compensation; hydrants Act authorizing the Governor to incorporate the York Water company - amend - procure additional supply of water; power to examine and select ground; proceeding when parties cannot agree upon compensation; hydrants	77234
1840	0303	0136	To incorporate the City of Allegheny - enactment To incorporate the City of Allegheny - enactment	249861
1840	0311	0137	To incorporate the German Convention for promoting education - enactment To incorporate the German Convention for promoting education - enactment	131212
1840	0315	0138	Act incorporating the Sunbury canal company - amend - connect with river Susquehanna; time for completion of canal extended; width of canal Act incorporating the Sunbury canal company - amend - connect with river Susquehanna; time for completion of canal extended; width of canal	45834
1840	0316	0139	To incorporate the Woodland Cemetry company of Philadelphia - enactment To incorporate the Woodland Cemetry company of Philadelphia - enactment	80447
1840	0316	0139	To incorporate the Woodland Cemetry company of Philadelphia - enactment To incorporate the Woodland Cemetry company of Philadelphia - enactment	80447
1840	0319	0140	Act relating to Orphan's court - amend - auditors appointed by courts; jurisdiction in partition extended; judicial districts; judges to examine books; duties of prothonotary of Montgomery county; new seals; writs of quo warranto Act relating to Orphan's court - amend - auditors appointed by courts; jurisdiction in partition extended; judicial districts; judges to examine books; duties of prothonotary of Montgomery county; new seals; writs of quo warranto	169394
1840	0324	0141	To incorporate the President, Managers and Company of the Bustleton and Summerton Turnpike Road company - enactment To incorporate the President, Managers and Company of the Bustleton and Summerton Turnpike Road company - enactment	254211
1840	0333	0142	To incorporate the Members of the Methodist Episcopal Church of the city of Pittsburg, Wesley Chapel station - enactment To incorporate the Members of the Methodist Episcopal Church of the city of Pittsburg, Wesley Chapel station - enactment	47983
1840	0334	0143	Act to enable the Governor to appoint Notaries Public - amend - term of office; notaries removed to deliver register and papers to recorder Act to enable the Governor to appoint Notaries Public - amend - term of office; notaries removed to deliver register and papers to recorder	77779
1840	0336	0144	Regulating Election Districts and for other purposes - enactment Regulating Election Districts and for other purposes - enactment	403065
1840	0349	0145	Act to incorporate a Turnpike Road company - amend - toll; borrow money; bonds for lands sold for taxes recoverable; duties of sheriff on levy of unseated lands; duties of commissioners; laying out roads; granting Berwick Hydraulic company right to use wa Act to incorporate a Turnpike Road company - amend - toll; borrow money; bonds for lands sold for taxes recoverable; duties of sheriff on levy of unseated lands; duties of commissioners; laying out roads; granting Berwick Hydraulic company right to use wa	218042
1840	0357	0146	Incorporating the Ebenezer Methodist Episcopal Congregation of the Borough of Reading, and for other purposes - enactment Incorporating the Ebenezer Methodist Episcopal Congregation of the Borough of Reading, and for other purposes - enactment	166621
1840	0362	0147	To incorporate the Western Hose Company of the City of Philadelphia - enactment To incorporate the Western Hose Company of the City of Philadelphia - enactment	49557
1840	0364	0148	To settle the estates of John Nicholson and Peter Baynton - enactment To settle the estates of John Nicholson and Peter Baynton - enactment	193499
1840	0370	0149	To establish an Academy at Centreville, in the county of Crawford - enactment To establish an Academy at Centreville, in the county of Crawford - enactment	77253
1840	0373	0150	For the relief of Elizabeth Hubley and others, widows of soldiers of the Revolutionary and Indian wars - enactment For the relief of Elizabeth Hubley and others, widows of soldiers of the Revolutionary and Indian wars - enactment	80223
1840	0375	0151	To authorize the administrators of the estate of Washington E. Petit, to make and execute a deed to John Rutan, and to incorporate the town of Millsborough, in Washington county, into a borough - enactment To authorize the administrators of the estate of Washington E. Petit, to make and execute a deed to John Rutan, and to incorporate the town of Millsborough, in Washington county, into a borough - enactment	194627
1840	0382	0152	To incorporate the Lewisburg Academy, in Union county - enactment To incorporate the Lewisburg Academy, in Union county - enactment	53322
1840	0384	0154	To extend the charter of the Lancaster Bank - enactment To extend the charter of the Lancaster Bank - enactment	41506
1840	0384	0153	Act to incorporate the Summit coal company - amend - time extended for completion of rail road Act to incorporate the Summit coal company - amend - time extended for completion of rail road	20517
1840	0385	0155	To incorporate the Madison Academy of Abington Centre, in the county of Luzerne - enactment To incorporate the Madison Academy of Abington Centre, in the county of Luzerne - enactment	78056
1840	0388	0156	To incorporate the Wrightsville Academy, in the county of York - enactment To incorporate the Wrightsville Academy, in the county of York - enactment	97217
1840	0391	0157	To incorporate the "Danville rail road company" - enactment To incorporate the "Danville rail road company" - enactment	225848
1840	0398	0158	Act incorporating the borough of Doylestown, in the county of Bucks - amend - corporate name changed; annual election; publishing ordinances; powers of justice of the peace vested in burgesses; dog tax Act incorporating the borough of Doylestown, in the county of Bucks - amend - corporate name changed; annual election; publishing ordinances; powers of justice of the peace vested in burgesses; dog tax	51736
1840	0400	0159	To incorporate the Mifflinburg Fire Company of Union County, and for other purposes - enactment To incorporate the Mifflinburg Fire Company of Union County, and for other purposes - enactment	54509
1840	0402	0160	To incorporate the President, Managers, and company, of the Loyalsock Gap Turnpike Road Company - enactment To incorporate the President, Managers, and company, of the Loyalsock Gap Turnpike Road Company - enactment	227787
1840	0410	0161	Relating to Executions, and for other purposes - enactment Relating to Executions, and for other purposes - enactment	226257
1840	0418	0162	Act incorporating the Norristown Insurance Company, of Montgomery county - amend - commissioners appointed; subscribe for stock; convey water into Norristown borough; erect hydrants Act incorporating the Norristown Insurance Company, of Montgomery county - amend - commissioners appointed; subscribe for stock; convey water into Norristown borough; erect hydrants	109903
1840	0421	0163	To incorporate the Honeybrook Presbyterian Church of the village of Waynesburg, in Chester county, and for other purposes - enactment To incorporate the Honeybrook Presbyterian Church of the village of Waynesburg, in Chester county, and for other purposes - enactment	106573
1840	0425	0164	Incorporating the Methodist Episcopal Church of Milford, Pike county - enactment Incorporating the Methodist Episcopal Church of Milford, Pike county - enactment	23033
1840	0426	0165	Act for the organization of a new county from parts of Venango and Armstrong, to be called Clarion - amend - commissioners to run boundary line; line permanent; election districts; Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia; power of trustees Act for the organization of a new county from parts of Venango and Armstrong, to be called Clarion - amend - commissioners to run boundary line; line permanent; election districts; Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia; power of trustees	139466
1840	0430	0166	To incorporate the Jonestown Academy - enactment To incorporate the Jonestown Academy - enactment	100965
1840	0433	0167	Acts regulating Hawkers and Pedlers - amend - license limited Acts regulating Hawkers and Pedlers - amend - license limited	43571
1840	0434	0168	To incorporate the Huntingdon Female Seminary in the borough of Huntingdon, in the county of Huntingdon - enactment To incorporate the Huntingdon Female Seminary in the borough of Huntingdon, in the county of Huntingdon - enactment	103296
1840	0437	0169	Act to authorize the Governor to incorporate a company to make a Canal Navigation round the western abutment of the Permanent bridge, over the river Schuylkill, at Philadelphia - amend - build two bridges Act to authorize the Governor to incorporate a company to make a Canal Navigation round the western abutment of the Permanent bridge, over the river Schuylkill, at Philadelphia - amend - build two bridges	48924
1840	0438	0170	To incorporate the Muncy Female Seminary - enactment To incorporate the Muncy Female Seminary - enactment	83812
1840	0441	0171	To incorporate an Academy at Lock Haven, in Clinton county - enactment To incorporate an Academy at Lock Haven, in Clinton county - enactment	75537
1840	0443	0172	Act relative to the claim of Brown and Sawyer - amend - number of shares in Shippenville and Foxburg turnpike road company reduced; divorces Act relative to the claim of Brown and Sawyer - amend - number of shares in Shippenville and Foxburg turnpike road company reduced; divorces	78737
1840	0445	0173	Act to incorporate the Miners Bank of Pottsville, in Schuylkill county - amend - charter extended; dividends; public officers not to embezzle Act to incorporate the Miners Bank of Pottsville, in Schuylkill county - amend - charter extended; dividends; public officers not to embezzle	46744
1840	0446	0174	Act to incorporate the Spring Garden Fire Insurance company, of the county of Philadelphia - amend - name changed to the Spring Garden Insurance company Act to incorporate the Spring Garden Fire Insurance company, of the county of Philadelphia - amend - name changed to the Spring Garden Insurance company	40866
1840	0447	0176	Relative to the Warren Bridge company - enactment Relative to the Warren Bridge company - enactment	27870
1840	0447	0175	To annul the marriage contract of George Lyman with Julia Ann his wife - enactment To annul the marriage contract of George Lyman with Julia Ann his wife - enactment	20233
1840	0449	0178	To incorporate the Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Chester county - enactment To incorporate the Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Chester county - enactment	107732
1840	0449	0177	Act limiting the time during which judgments shall be a lien on real estate, and suits may be brought against the sureties of public officers - amend - liens limited Act limiting the time during which judgments shall be a lien on real estate, and suits may be brought against the sureties of public officers - amend - liens limited	25731
1840	0454	0179	Act to authorize the Governor to incorporate the President, Managers and Company of the Centreville and Donegal Clay Turnpike Road company, and for other purposes - amend - corporators; New Hope Lock company incorporated Act to authorize the Governor to incorporate the President, Managers and Company of the Centreville and Donegal Clay Turnpike Road company, and for other purposes - amend - corporators; New Hope Lock company incorporated	47371
1840	0455	0180	To incorporate the Jenkinstown Lyceum, and for other purposes - enactment To incorporate the Jenkinstown Lyceum, and for other purposes - enactment	46112
1840	0457	0181	Act to consolidate and amend the several acts relative to a general system of education by common schools, and for other purposes - amend - teachers of common schools to be examined by directors; school year changed; vote to discontinue school system Act to consolidate and amend the several acts relative to a general system of education by common schools, and for other purposes - amend - teachers of common schools to be examined by directors; school year changed; vote to discontinue school system	51367
1840	0458	0182	To incorporate the Methodist Episcopal Church, in Pottstown, in the county of Montgomery - enactment To incorporate the Methodist Episcopal Church, in Pottstown, in the county of Montgomery - enactment	50099
1840	0460	0183	To incorporate the Perrysville Bridge Company - enactment To incorporate the Perrysville Bridge Company - enactment	195629
1840	0466	0184	Act incorporating the town of Pottsville, in Schuylkill county, into a borough - amend - town council to regulate streets; expenses of curbing; two supervisors to be elected Act incorporating the town of Pottsville, in Schuylkill county, into a borough - amend - town council to regulate streets; expenses of curbing; two supervisors to be elected	45378
1840	0467	0185	To authorize the Governor to contract with the corporation of the borough of Harrisburg, for supplying the public buildings with water, and for other purposes - enactment To authorize the Governor to contract with the corporation of the borough of Harrisburg, for supplying the public buildings with water, and for other purposes - enactment	224448
1840	0475	0186	To incorporate the New Castle Mutual Insurance Company, of Mercer county - enactment To incorporate the New Castle Mutual Insurance Company, of Mercer county - enactment	136224
1840	0479	0187	Act for changing the time for holding special courts in the fourteenth judicial district, and for other purposes - amend - appropriation to Berwick Academy; tolls applied to repairs; completion of Bald Eagle and Spring creek navigation extended Act for changing the time for holding special courts in the fourteenth judicial district, and for other purposes - amend - appropriation to Berwick Academy; tolls applied to repairs; completion of Bald Eagle and Spring creek navigation extended	51180
1840	0481	0188	To incorporate an Academy in the township of Abington, Montgomery county - enactment To incorporate an Academy in the township of Abington, Montgomery county - enactment	77123