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Regular Session of 1812

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Year	Page	Act	Subject	Size (KB)
1812	0001	0001	An act to relinquish the title of this commonwealth to a house and lot in Corporation-street in the town of Newville in Cumberland county lately held by William Ferguson and to vest the same in his widow Elizabeth Ferguson An act to relinquish the title of this commonwealth to a house and lot in Corporation-street in the town of Newville in Cumberland county lately held by William Ferguson and to vest the same in his widow Elizabeth Ferguson	52951
1812	0002	0002	An act to authorize and empower John Smith, Matthew McCall and James Pedan, of the county of York, to sell and convey a certain real estate therein mentioned An act to authorize and empower John Smith, Matthew McCall and James Pedan, of the county of York, to sell and convey a certain real estate therein mentioned	58524
1812	0003	0004	An act to enable the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the Philadelphia and Lancaster turnpike commencing at or near the 26 mile stone thence through the borough of West Chester and passing by or near Darlington's inn An act to enable the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the Philadelphia and Lancaster turnpike commencing at or near the 26 mile stone thence through the borough of West Chester and passing by or near Darlington's inn	382804
1812	0003	0003	An act making an appropriation for laying out and opening a road in Huntingdon county. An act making an appropriation for laying out and opening a road in Huntingdon county.	30280
1812	0014	0005	An act confirming the title of John Gamble, late an alien, to a certain piece of land in the county of Luzerne. An act confirming the title of John Gamble, late an alien, to a certain piece of land in the county of Luzerne.	62244
1812	0015	0006	A Supplement to an act, entitled "An act to authorize the governor to incorporate a company for erecting a permanent bridge over the river Susquehanna, at or near Harrisburg in the county of Dauphin." A Supplement to an act, entitled "An act to authorize the governor to incorporate a company for erecting a permanent bridge over the river Susquehanna, at or near Harrisburg in the county of Dauphin."	56079
1812	0016	0008	An act for the relief of Richard Johnston, an old ranger of the revolutionary war. An act for the relief of Richard Johnston, an old ranger of the revolutionary war.	27522
1812	0016	0007	An act changing the name of Voltaire Goldsmith Jones to Thomas Watkin Jones. An act changing the name of Voltaire Goldsmith Jones to Thomas Watkin Jones.	27522
1812	0017	0009	A Supplement to the act, entitled "An act authorizing the governor to contract with John Bioren, for printing a certain number of copies of the laws of this commonwealth." A Supplement to the act, entitled "An act authorizing the governor to contract with John Bioren, for printing a certain number of copies of the laws of this commonwealth."	63423
1812	0018	0010	A Further supplement to the act, entitled "An act for erecting part of the counties of Berks and Northampton into a separate county." A Further supplement to the act, entitled "An act for erecting part of the counties of Berks and Northampton into a separate county."	62003
1812	0019	0011	An act authorizing the citizens of the provisional county of Clearfield to elect county commissioners and for other purposes An act authorizing the citizens of the provisional county of Clearfield to elect county commissioners and for other purposes	64614
1812	0020	0012	An act to validate and confirm the proceedings of Andrew Miller, late a justice of the peace in Venango county. An act to validate and confirm the proceedings of Andrew Miller, late a justice of the peace in Venango county.	64854
1812	0021	0013	A Supplement to the act, entitled "An act to incorporate the subscribers to 'The American fire insurance company.'" A Supplement to the act, entitled "An act to incorporate the subscribers to 'The American fire insurance company.'"	63735
1812	0022	0014	An act supplementary to an act, entitled "An act establishing an academy in the town of Meadville, in Crawford county, and granting a sum of money thereto." An act supplementary to an act, entitled "An act establishing an academy in the town of Meadville, in Crawford county, and granting a sum of money thereto."	60359
1812	0023	0015	An act to authorize the administrators of James Wheeler to convey a certain tract or parcel of land to the purchaser An act to authorize the administrators of James Wheeler to convey a certain tract or parcel of land to the purchaser	58363
1812	0024	0016	An act to enable George Gantz, Henry Kunkle and others elders, church wardens, and trustees of religious societies, called the Lutheran congregations in the townships of Codorus, Shrewsbury, and Hopewell, in the county of York, to sell An act to enable George Gantz, Henry Kunkle and others elders, church wardens, and trustees of religious societies, called the Lutheran congregations in the townships of Codorus, Shrewsbury, and Hopewell, in the county of York, to sell	59256
1812	0025	0017	An act for the relief of Miles Crowley, an old soldier of the revolutionary war. An act for the relief of Miles Crowley, an old soldier of the revolutionary war.	31199
1812	0026	0019	An act granting a tract of donation land to the heirs of James Gordon, late of Westmoreland county. An act granting a tract of donation land to the heirs of James Gordon, late of Westmoreland county.	61686
1812	0026	0018	An act granting to John Woods certain lots therein mentioned. An act granting to John Woods certain lots therein mentioned.	33535
1812	0027	0020	An act authorizing the guardians of Phebe Wadhams and Lydia Wadhams, minors, and heirs of Moses Wadhams, late of Luzerne county, deceased, to convey certain lots of land to the purchaser An act authorizing the guardians of Phebe Wadhams and Lydia Wadhams, minors, and heirs of Moses Wadhams, late of Luzerne county, deceased, to convey certain lots of land to the purchaser	60059
1812	0028	0021	An act to dissolve the marriage of John Smith and Mary his wife. An act to dissolve the marriage of John Smith and Mary his wife.	60747
1812	0029	0022	A Further supplement to the act, entitled "An act to authorize the governor to incorporate a company for the purpose of making and erecting a bridge and road over the north east branch of the river Susquehanna, in the county of Northumberland, from the A Further supplement to the act, entitled "An act to authorize the governor to incorporate a company for the purpose of making and erecting a bridge and road over the north east branch of the river Susquehanna, in the county of Northumberland, from the	63136
1812	0030	0023	An act to authorize the governor to incorporate a company for erecting a bridge over the river Susquehanna at the Great Bend where the ferry is now kept, opposite the houses of Abraham Dubois and Sylvanus Hatch, in the district of Willingborough, An act to authorize the governor to incorporate a company for erecting a bridge over the river Susquehanna at the Great Bend where the ferry is now kept, opposite the houses of Abraham Dubois and Sylvanus Hatch, in the district of Willingborough,	126388
1812	0034	0025	An act for the relief of the widow of Joseph Bruton, deceased, a soldier, who received a wound in the revolutionary war An act for the relief of the widow of Joseph Bruton, deceased, a soldier, who received a wound in the revolutionary war	58680
1812	0034	0024	An act dissolving the marriage of Eleanor Houltz, and Abraham Houltz. An act dissolving the marriage of Eleanor Houltz, and Abraham Houltz.	33176
1812	0035	0027	An act granting an annuity to John McGuire, a disabled revolutionary soldier. An act granting an annuity to John McGuire, a disabled revolutionary soldier.	58806
1812	0035	0026	An act to regulate voting by proxy in the several incorporated banks within this commonwealth. An act to regulate voting by proxy in the several incorporated banks within this commonwealth.	29699
1812	0036	0028	A Supplement to the act, entitled "An act establishing the seat of government of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at Harrisburgh, in the county of Dauphin." A Supplement to the act, entitled "An act establishing the seat of government of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at Harrisburgh, in the county of Dauphin."	95323
1812	0038	0029	A Supplement to an act, entitled "An act to enable the governor of this commonwealth, to incorporate a company for making an artificial road, by the best and nearest route, from Berwick, on the northeast branch of the Susquehanna; or from the mouth of A Supplement to an act, entitled "An act to enable the governor of this commonwealth, to incorporate a company for making an artificial road, by the best and nearest route, from Berwick, on the northeast branch of the Susquehanna; or from the mouth of	57468
1812	0039	0031	An act granting an annuity to Jacob Plumb, a wounded militia man. An act granting an annuity to Jacob Plumb, a wounded militia man.	57148
1812	0039	0030	An act more particularly directing the issuing of patents. An act more particularly directing the issuing of patents.	28842
1812	0040	0032	Supplement to an act, entitled "An act establishing an academy in the town of Mercer, in the county of Mercer," and to grant a sum of money thereto. Supplement to an act, entitled "An act establishing an academy in the town of Mercer, in the county of Mercer," and to grant a sum of money thereto.	32500
1812	0041	0034	An act to incorporate Loller academy, in the village of Hatborough, in the county of Montgomery. An act to incorporate Loller academy, in the village of Hatborough, in the county of Montgomery.	123759
1812	0041	0033	An act for the relief of James Meloy. An act for the relief of James Meloy.	31325
1812	0044	0035	A Further supplement to the act, entitled "An act for laying out, and keeping in repair, the public roads and highways within this commonwealth, and laying out private roads." A Further supplement to the act, entitled "An act for laying out, and keeping in repair, the public roads and highways within this commonwealth, and laying out private roads."	32391
1812	0045	0037	An act to enable William Scott and John Galloway, administrators, with the will annexed, to the estate of Archibald Scott, deceased, to seel and convey a certain tract of land therein mentioned An act to enable William Scott and John Galloway, administrators, with the will annexed, to the estate of Archibald Scott, deceased, to seel and convey a certain tract of land therein mentioned	61390
1812	0045	0036	An act supplementary to an act, entitled "An act to incorporate the Western Missionary society." An act supplementary to an act, entitled "An act to incorporate the Western Missionary society."	32424
1812	0046	0038	An act authorizing the commissioners of Berks county to build a stone bridge over the river Schuylkill near the town of Reading in the said county An act authorizing the commissioners of Berks county to build a stone bridge over the river Schuylkill near the town of Reading in the said county	130597
1812	0050	0039	An act to enable the governor ... to incorporate a company for making an artificial road ... from Waterford in the county of Erie through Meadville and Franklin to the river Susquehanna ... and also to incorporate a company for making an artificial road An act to enable the governor ... to incorporate a company for making an artificial road ... from Waterford in the county of Erie through Meadville and Franklin to the river Susquehanna ... and also to incorporate a company for making an artificial road	574621
1812	0066	0040	An act authorizing the commissioners of Indiana county to sell part of certain lots in the town of Indiana and for other purposes An act authorizing the commissioners of Indiana county to sell part of certain lots in the town of Indiana and for other purposes	62243
1812	0067	0041	A further supplement to the act, entitled "An act directing the mode of selecting and returning jurors." A further supplement to the act, entitled "An act directing the mode of selecting and returning jurors."	56479
1812	0068	0042	An act for the relief of Robert Coleman and Cyrus Jacobs. An act for the relief of Robert Coleman and Cyrus Jacobs.	27055
1812	0069	0043	A Supplement to an act entitled "An act to provide for the erection of an additional court within the city and county of Philadelphia." A Supplement to an act entitled "An act to provide for the erection of an additional court within the city and county of Philadelphia."	58554
1812	0070	0045	An act supplementary to an act, entitled "A further supplement to the act, offering compensation to the Pennsylvania claimants of certain lands, within the 17 townships in the county of Luzerne, and for other purposes therein mentioned;" passed the An act supplementary to an act, entitled "A further supplement to the act, offering compensation to the Pennsylvania claimants of certain lands, within the 17 townships in the county of Luzerne, and for other purposes therein mentioned;" passed the	57836
1812	0070	0044	An act granting an annuity to Henry Pensinger, an old soldier, who lost a leg in the revolutionary war. An act granting an annuity to Henry Pensinger, an old soldier, who lost a leg in the revolutionary war.	28267
1812	0071	0046	An act for the relief of James Wilson, a wounded soldier of the revolution. An act for the relief of James Wilson, a wounded soldier of the revolution.	63708
1812	0072	0047	A Supplement to an act, entitled "An act for erecting the town of York, in the county of York, into a borough, for regulating the buildings, preventing nuisances and encroachments on the commons, squares, streets, lanes and alleys of the same, and for A Supplement to an act, entitled "An act for erecting the town of York, in the county of York, into a borough, for regulating the buildings, preventing nuisances and encroachments on the commons, squares, streets, lanes and alleys of the same, and for	99392
1812	0075	0048	An act to provide for the copying of some of the records, in the office of the prothonotary of Cumberland county An act to provide for the copying of some of the records, in the office of the prothonotary of Cumberland county	64579
1812	0076	0049	An act erecting part of Northampton into a separate county. An act erecting part of Northampton into a separate county.	158880
1812	0080	0050	An act granting to John Brown in trust for the children of Nathaniel Simpson a tract of donation land in right of Simpson Harris An act granting to John Brown in trust for the children of Nathaniel Simpson a tract of donation land in right of Simpson Harris	55150
1812	0081	0052	An act for the relinquishment of a state loan in favor of the estate of the late Thomas Gallagher, deceased. An act for the relinquishment of a state loan in favor of the estate of the late Thomas Gallagher, deceased.	52487
1812	0081	0051	An act for altering the state road in Bedford county. An act for altering the state road in Bedford county.	27784
1812	0082	0053	An additional supplement to an act, entitled "An act to alter the judiciary system of this commonwealth." An additional supplement to an act, entitled "An act to alter the judiciary system of this commonwealth."	28900
1812	0083	0054	An act enabling a committee appointed by the court of commonwealth pleas of York county to sell and convey the real estate of Abraham Cook, a lunatic An act enabling a committee appointed by the court of commonwealth pleas of York county to sell and convey the real estate of Abraham Cook, a lunatic	58020
1812	0084	0056	An act to increasing the number of constables in the boroughs of Lancaster and Easton. An act to increasing the number of constables in the boroughs of Lancaster and Easton.	56924
1812	0084	0055	An act to repeal a certain part of the act, entitled "A further supplement to an act, entitled 'An act to alter the judiciary system of this commonwealth.'" An act to repeal a certain part of the act, entitled "A further supplement to an act, entitled 'An act to alter the judiciary system of this commonwealth.'"	27870
1812	0085	0057	A Supplement to an act, declaring the holding of any office or appointment, under this state, incompatible with the holding or exercising offices, or appointments, under the United States A Supplement to an act, declaring the holding of any office or appointment, under this state, incompatible with the holding or exercising offices, or appointments, under the United States	61613
1812	0086	0058	A Supplement to the act, entitled "An act to incorporate the Lancaster and Susquehanna Insurance Company." A Supplement to the act, entitled "An act to incorporate the Lancaster and Susquehanna Insurance Company."	62032
1812	0087	0059	An act to erect the towns of Waterford and New Haven in the county of Lancaster into a borough. An act to erect the towns of Waterford and New Haven in the county of Lancaster into a borough.	161353
1812	0091	0060	An act to exonerate from the effects of a judgment the estate of the late Frederick Antes, deceased. An act to exonerate from the effects of a judgment the estate of the late Frederick Antes, deceased.	59310
1812	0092	0062	An act for the relief of John Wilson and David Hess. An act for the relief of John Wilson and David Hess.	56649
1812	0092	0061	An act for the relief of Jacob Rouse, a wounded soldier. An act for the relief of Jacob Rouse, a wounded soldier.	29989
1812	0093	0063	An act granting a tract of donation land to Jacob Speider, an old soldier. An act granting a tract of donation land to Jacob Speider, an old soldier.	30856
1812	0094	0064	An act to incorporate the Pennsylvania company for insurance on lives, granting annuities and other purposes An act to incorporate the Pennsylvania company for insurance on lives, granting annuities and other purposes	198115
1812	0099	0065	An act for the relief of John Hoskins and Daniel Dougherty, old soldiers. An act for the relief of John Hoskins and Daniel Dougherty, old soldiers.	62441
1812	0100	0066	An act authorizing the governor to contract with John Binns for printing a certain number of copies of such parts of the English statute law as is reported by the judges of the supreme court to be in force within this commonwealth and to provide for the An act authorizing the governor to contract with John Binns for printing a certain number of copies of such parts of the English statute law as is reported by the judges of the supreme court to be in force within this commonwealth and to provide for the	32720
1812	0101	0067	An act to authorize the further improvement of the statehouse-yard in the city of Philadelphia and for other purposes An act to authorize the further improvement of the statehouse-yard in the city of Philadelphia and for other purposes	34545
1812	0102	0069	An act granting an annuity to Joseph Johnson, for life, and also granting to him a tract of donation land. An act granting an annuity to Joseph Johnson, for life, and also granting to him a tract of donation land.	58674
1812	0102	0068	An act for the relief of Richard Harding. An act for the relief of Richard Harding.	33110
1812	0103	0070	A Further supplement to an act, entitled "An act establishing the seat of government of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at Harrisburgh, in the county of Dauphin." A Further supplement to an act, entitled "An act establishing the seat of government of the commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at Harrisburgh, in the county of Dauphin."	53282
1812	0104	0072	An act for the relief of Robert Love. An act for the relief of Robert Love.	54868
1812	0104	0071	A Supplement to the act, entitled "An act to incorporate the Philadelphia society, for the encouragement of domestic manufacturers." A Supplement to the act, entitled "An act to incorporate the Philadelphia society, for the encouragement of domestic manufacturers."	27721
1812	0105	0073	An act to enable the guardians of David Maclay and Robert Maclay, minor children of Samuel Maclay, late of Northumberland county, deceased, to make partition on their behalf of certain real estate An act to enable the guardians of David Maclay and Robert Maclay, minor children of Samuel Maclay, late of Northumberland county, deceased, to make partition on their behalf of certain real estate	55777
1812	0106	0075	An act relative to the courts of common pleas in the county of Cumberland. An act relative to the courts of common pleas in the county of Cumberland.	86562
1812	0106	0074	A Supplement to the act, entitled "An act making appropriations for certain roads therein mentioned, and also for improving the navigation of certain rivers;" passed the eleventh of April, one thousand eight hundred and seven." A Supplement to the act, entitled "An act making appropriations for certain roads therein mentioned, and also for improving the navigation of certain rivers;" passed the eleventh of April, one thousand eight hundred and seven."	28629
1812	0108	0076	An act to authorize the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from, at, or near the village of Belmont, in the county of Wayne, in a southerly direction, along or near the route of the North and South state road until it shall An act to authorize the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from, at, or near the village of Belmont, in the county of Wayne, in a southerly direction, along or near the route of the North and South state road until it shall	125203
1812	0111	0077	A Supplement to the act, entitled "An act authorizing the governor to incorporate a company, for making an artificial road from the bank of the river Susquehanna, opposite the borough of Harrisburgh, to Pittsburgh. A Supplement to the act, entitled "An act authorizing the governor to incorporate a company, for making an artificial road from the bank of the river Susquehanna, opposite the borough of Harrisburgh, to Pittsburgh.	61788
1812	0112	0078	An act to authorize the administratrix of John Fitz Randolph, late of the county of Wayne, deceased, to convey two certain lots of ground to the purchaser thereof An act to authorize the administratrix of John Fitz Randolph, late of the county of Wayne, deceased, to convey two certain lots of ground to the purchaser thereof	58424
1812	0113	0080	An act to cede to the United States, the jurisdiction over a piece of land at Presque' Isle, for a light house. An act to cede to the United States, the jurisdiction over a piece of land at Presque' Isle, for a light house.	56196
1812	0113	0079	An act for the relief of David Davidson, an old soldier. An act for the relief of David Davidson, an old soldier.	28930
1812	0114	0081	An act for the relief of insolvent debtors residing in the city and county of Philadelphia, and their creditors. An act for the relief of insolvent debtors residing in the city and county of Philadelphia, and their creditors.	450746
1812	0127	0082	An act to provide for the election of representatives of the people of this state in the congress of the United States An act to provide for the election of representatives of the people of this state in the congress of the United States	123257
1812	0130	0083	An act authorizing the court of quarter sessions of Lancaster county to appoint viewers to view part of a certain road therein mentioned An act authorizing the court of quarter sessions of Lancaster county to appoint viewers to view part of a certain road therein mentioned	30150
1812	0131	0085	A Further supplement to an act, entitled "An act directing the mode of selling unseated lands for taxes." A Further supplement to an act, entitled "An act directing the mode of selling unseated lands for taxes."	64912
1812	0131	0084	An act granting to Thomas Campbell two tracts of donation land. An act granting to Thomas Campbell two tracts of donation land.	33340
1812	0132	0086	An act for the relief of Magdalena Ennes, widow of the late lieutenant Benjamin Ennes, who was slain in battle by the Indians during the revolutionary war An act for the relief of Magdalena Ennes, widow of the late lieutenant Benjamin Ennes, who was slain in battle by the Indians during the revolutionary war	62764
1812	0133	0088	An act granting a sum of money to the trustees of Bedford Academy in the county of Bedford. An act granting a sum of money to the trustees of Bedford Academy in the county of Bedford.	59339
1812	0133	0087	An act for the relief of the Lutheran and Calvanist congregations of Row's Church in Penn township, Northumberland county An act for the relief of the Lutheran and Calvanist congregations of Row's Church in Penn township, Northumberland county	31186
1812	0134	0089	An act tmpower the trustees of the German Calvanist congregation of Bethel Church in Albany township in Berks County and the Calvanist congregation of Jacob's Church and of the Calvinist congregation of Ebethnezer Church in Lynn township, Northampton An act tmpower the trustees of the German Calvanist congregation of Bethel Church in Albany township in Berks County and the Calvanist congregation of Jacob's Church and of the Calvinist congregation of Ebethnezer Church in Lynn township, Northampton	60601
1812	0135	0090	An act for the relief of Philip Hornbecker, Michael McNulty, John McMullin and James Purdy, old soldiers An act for the relief of Philip Hornbecker, Michael McNulty, John McMullin and James Purdy, old soldiers	62243
1812	0136	0091	An act to regulate the taking up lumber in the rivers Susquehanna and Lehigh and their branches. An act to regulate the taking up lumber in the rivers Susquehanna and Lehigh and their branches.	64302
1812	0138	0093	An act exonerating John Hewson from the payment of interest on money borrowed from this Commonwealth An act exonerating John Hewson from the payment of interest on money borrowed from this Commonwealth	61773
1812	0138	0092	An act authorizing and empowering George Feidt to execute a title to Michael Shadel for a certain real estate therein mentioned An act authorizing and empowering George Feidt to execute a title to Michael Shadel for a certain real estate therein mentioned	32050
1812	0139	0094	An act appointing commissioners for the purpose of taking care of the public property at Erie and Waterford and for other purposes An act appointing commissioners for the purpose of taking care of the public property at Erie and Waterford and for other purposes	61916
1812	0140	0095	A Supplement to an act, entitled "An act taxing certain officers." A Supplement to an act, entitled "An act taxing certain officers."	32190
1812	0141	0096	An act to annex part of Northumberland county to the county of Mifflin. An act to annex part of Northumberland county to the county of Mifflin.	32129
1812	0142	0098	An act altering the time of holding certain courts in Washington county. An act altering the time of holding certain courts in Washington county.	30544
1812	0142	0097	An act granting a donation tract of land to the heirs of Joseph Pitts, a captain in the Pennsylvania line during the revolutionary war An act granting a donation tract of land to the heirs of Joseph Pitts, a captain in the Pennsylvania line during the revolutionary war	30544
1812	0143	0100	An act to change the name of Jesse Homer to that of Jesse Henderson Jones. An act to change the name of Jesse Homer to that of Jesse Henderson Jones.	54291
1812	0143	0099	An act to annul the marriage of Benjamin Harrisson and Margaret his wife. An act to annul the marriage of Benjamin Harrisson and Margaret his wife.	29445
1812	0144	0102	An act authorizing the governor to purchase from Farrand, Hopkins, Zantzinger and company five hundred copies of Purdon's abridgment of the laws of Pennsylvania and to provide for the distribution thereof An act authorizing the governor to purchase from Farrand, Hopkins, Zantzinger and company five hundred copies of Purdon's abridgment of the laws of Pennsylvania and to provide for the distribution thereof	57073
1812	0144	0101	An act to compensate John Shook, for services in the late American revolution. An act to compensate John Shook, for services in the late American revolution.	29035
1812	0145	0103	An act authorizing the commissioners of the county of Philadelphia, to erect fire-proof offices in the city of Philadelphia and for other purposes therein mentioned An act authorizing the commissioners of the county of Philadelphia, to erect fire-proof offices in the city of Philadelphia and for other purposes therein mentioned	63306
1812	0146	0104	An act to incorporate the township of Moyamensing, in Philadelphia county. An act to incorporate the township of Moyamensing, in Philadelphia county.	425999
1812	0159	0105	A Further supplement to the act, entitled "An act authorizing the governor to incorporate a company, for making an artificial road from the borough of Harrisburgh, through Lewistown and Huntingdon, to Pittsburgh." A Further supplement to the act, entitled "An act authorizing the governor to incorporate a company, for making an artificial road from the borough of Harrisburgh, through Lewistown and Huntingdon, to Pittsburgh."	62448
1812	0160	0106	An act for the relief of Isaac and Elizabeth Wood, minors, children of Benjamin Wood, late of the city of Philadelphia, deceased An act for the relief of Isaac and Elizabeth Wood, minors, children of Benjamin Wood, late of the city of Philadelphia, deceased	92355
1812	0162	0107	An act authorizing the secretary of the land-office to issue patents in certain cases to claimants of certain lands in the counties of Luzerne and Bradford and for other purposes therein mentioned An act authorizing the secretary of the land-office to issue patents in certain cases to claimants of certain lands in the counties of Luzerne and Bradford and for other purposes therein mentioned	62065
1812	0163	0108	An act for the relief of John Lehman, Matthew Wilson and George Buyers, old soldiers. An act for the relief of John Lehman, Matthew Wilson and George Buyers, old soldiers.	62609
1812	0164	0109	An act to organize for judicial purposes the counties of Bradford, Tioga and Susquehanna and for other purposes An act to organize for judicial purposes the counties of Bradford, Tioga and Susquehanna and for other purposes	95203
1812	0166	0110	An act for the relief of Levi Griffith, David Edgar and George Funk, old soldiers. An act for the relief of Levi Griffith, David Edgar and George Funk, old soldiers.	61140
1812	0167	0111	A Further supplement to an act, entitled "An act to enable the governor of this commonwealth to incorporate a company, for making an artificial road from the intersection of Front Street and the Germantown road, in the Northern Liberties, of the city of A Further supplement to an act, entitled "An act to enable the governor of this commonwealth to incorporate a company, for making an artificial road from the intersection of Front Street and the Germantown road, in the Northern Liberties, of the city of	54647
1812	0168	0113	An act for the relief of John Schriber, and Sebilla Schriber. An act for the relief of John Schriber, and Sebilla Schriber.	53839
1812	0168	0112	An act for the relief of Henry McEuen, a wounded soldier, and of Mary Gordon, widow of Thomas Gordon, a soldier deceased An act for the relief of Henry McEuen, a wounded soldier, and of Mary Gordon, widow of Thomas Gordon, a soldier deceased	27326
1812	0169	0114	An act for the relief of Stoffel Weigell, a wounded soldier. An act for the relief of Stoffel Weigell, a wounded soldier.	30703
1812	0170	0115	An act to enable Simon Meredith and David Hillis to sell and convey a certain tract of land. An act to enable Simon Meredith and David Hillis to sell and convey a certain tract of land.	32613
1812	0171	0116	An act for the relief of George Wiseman, Samuel Smiley, Henry Shade and William Johnson, old soldiers. An act for the relief of George Wiseman, Samuel Smiley, Henry Shade and William Johnson, old soldiers.	30011
1812	0172	0118	An act to enable Edward Dela Montanye to convey a certain piece of land to the purchasers. An act to enable Edward Dela Montanye to convey a certain piece of land to the purchasers.	59689
1812	0172	0117	An act providing for the final settlement and full discharge of the claim of Edmund Milne. An act providing for the final settlement and full discharge of the claim of Edmund Milne.	31851
1812	0173	0119	An act to authorize the governor to appoint commissioners to lay out a state road from the town of Washington in the county of Washington through Williamsport and Somerset to intersect the turnpike road from Harrisburgh to Pittsburgh An act to authorize the governor to appoint commissioners to lay out a state road from the town of Washington in the county of Washington through Williamsport and Somerset to intersect the turnpike road from Harrisburgh to Pittsburgh	65752
1812	0175	0121	An act granting to Charles Martin a tract of donation land. An act granting to Charles Martin a tract of donation land.	55666
1812	0175	0120	An act to improve the breed of sheep in the counties of Luzerne, Northumberland, and Delaware. An act to improve the breed of sheep in the counties of Luzerne, Northumberland, and Delaware.	31827
1812	0176	0123	An act granting an annuity to Edward Quigley, a wounded soldier of the revolutionary war. An act granting an annuity to Edward Quigley, a wounded soldier of the revolutionary war.	53414
1812	0176	0122	An act for the immediate relief of Emanuel Bollinger and Valentine Weirick. An act for the immediate relief of Emanuel Bollinger and Valentine Weirick.	28031
1812	0177	0124	An act granting (in trust) to Susanna Stokely, widow of captain Nehemiah Stokely, deceased, such quantity of donation land as officers of his rank were entitled to An act granting (in trust) to Susanna Stokely, widow of captain Nehemiah Stokely, deceased, such quantity of donation land as officers of his rank were entitled to	29571
1812	0178	0125	An act to purchase and make free the bridge over the river Conestogoe, built by Abraham Witmer, in the county of Lancaster An act to purchase and make free the bridge over the river Conestogoe, built by Abraham Witmer, in the county of Lancaster	94716
1812	0180	0126	An act granting a tract of donation land to Elizabeth Williams, formerly wife of Richard Fleming, deceased. An act granting a tract of donation land to Elizabeth Williams, formerly wife of Richard Fleming, deceased.	31309
1812	0181	0128	An act for the relief of Peter McBride, an old wounded soldier. An act for the relief of Peter McBride, an old wounded soldier.	28782
1812	0181	0127	An act granting relief to John Brown, a wounded soldier. An act granting relief to John Brown, a wounded soldier.	28780
1812	0182	0130	An act for the relief of John Keasy, an old soldier. An act for the relief of John Keasy, an old soldier.	30932
1812	0182	0129	A Further supplement to the act, entitled "An act for securing the city of Philadelphia, and the neighborhood threreof, from damage by gun-powder," and also to "An act to provide for the inspection of gun-powder." A Further supplement to the act, entitled "An act for securing the city of Philadelphia, and the neighborhood threreof, from damage by gun-powder," and also to "An act to provide for the inspection of gun-powder."	30933
1812	0183	0131	An act to authorize Nathaniel B. Boileau, Thomas B. Montanye and Gove Mitchell to sell and convey a school house and lot of land in Moorland township, Montgomery county An act to authorize Nathaniel B. Boileau, Thomas B. Montanye and Gove Mitchell to sell and convey a school house and lot of land in Moorland township, Montgomery county	58240
1812	0184	0133	An act for the relief of William Brown and Jacob Sheifley, old soldiers. An act for the relief of William Brown and Jacob Sheifley, old soldiers.	52691
1812	0184	0132	An act for facilitating the due administration of justice. An act for facilitating the due administration of justice.	27596
1812	0185	0135	An act enabling a committee appointed by the court of common pleas of York county to sell and convey a part of the real estate of Henry Beechler, a lunatic An act enabling a committee appointed by the court of common pleas of York county to sell and convey a part of the real estate of Henry Beechler, a lunatic	61079
1812	0185	0134	An act to extend the powers of the Gettysburgh and Black's tavern turnpike company. An act to extend the powers of the Gettysburgh and Black's tavern turnpike company.	29289
1812	0186	0136	An act to authorize Henry Conrad to erect a toll bridge over the Allegheny river. An act to authorize Henry Conrad to erect a toll bridge over the Allegheny river.	99147
1812	0188	0137	An act to erect several new election districts within this commonwealth and changing the places of holding the general elections of several existing election districts An act to erect several new election districts within this commonwealth and changing the places of holding the general elections of several existing election districts	180552
1812	0193	0138	An act in aid of the Centre turnpike road. An act in aid of the Centre turnpike road.	57731
1812	0194	0139	An act for the relief of sundry inhabitants of the county of Adams adjoining the manor of Mask. An act for the relief of sundry inhabitants of the county of Adams adjoining the manor of Mask.	55598
1812	0195	0141	An act to alter a certain line between the counties of Mifflin and Huntingdon on the River Juniata. An act to alter a certain line between the counties of Mifflin and Huntingdon on the River Juniata.	57196
1812	0195	0140	An act to dissolve the marriage of James Huston and Rachael his wife. An act to dissolve the marriage of James Huston and Rachael his wife.	28658
1812	0196	0142	An act to revive and continue the act, entitled "An act authorizing the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road, from the river Schuylkill, at Reading, in the county of Berks, to or near Hummelstown, in the county of Dauphin." An act to revive and continue the act, entitled "An act authorizing the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road, from the river Schuylkill, at Reading, in the county of Berks, to or near Hummelstown, in the county of Dauphin."	59251
1812	0197	0143	An act for the relief of Jacob Kuhn and Samuel Pullin, old soldiers. An act for the relief of Jacob Kuhn and Samuel Pullin, old soldiers.	54334
1812	0198	0145	An act to dissolving the marriage contract between Jacob Zinn, junior, and Eve his wife. An act to dissolving the marriage contract between Jacob Zinn, junior, and Eve his wife.	55689
1812	0198	0144	A Supplement to an act, entitled "An act authorizing the governor to purchase from Farrand, Hopkins, Zantzinger, and company, five hundred copies of Purdon's abridgment of the laws of Pennsylvania, and to provide for the distribution thereof." A Supplement to an act, entitled "An act authorizing the governor to purchase from Farrand, Hopkins, Zantzinger, and company, five hundred copies of Purdon's abridgment of the laws of Pennsylvania, and to provide for the distribution thereof."	27813
1812	0199	0146	An act enabling Henry Manifold and Andrew Clarkson of York county to make and execute a deed of conveyance for a certain tract of land An act enabling Henry Manifold and Andrew Clarkson of York county to make and execute a deed of conveyance for a certain tract of land	59968
1812	0200	0147	An act enabling the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the Philadelphia and Lancaster turnpike road at or near Kennedy's tavern in the county of Lancaster, through Lititz to the town of Manheim in said county An act enabling the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the Philadelphia and Lancaster turnpike road at or near Kennedy's tavern in the county of Lancaster, through Lititz to the town of Manheim in said county	91461
1812	0203	0148	An act constituting a tribunal to relieve the distresses of the disabled or infirm and poor revolutionary officers and soldiers who served in the Pennsylvania line An act constituting a tribunal to relieve the distresses of the disabled or infirm and poor revolutionary officers and soldiers who served in the Pennsylvania line	63006
1812	0204	0149	An act appropriating a sum of money for completing the new prison in the city and county of Philadelphia and for other purposes An act appropriating a sum of money for completing the new prison in the city and county of Philadelphia and for other purposes	57921
1812	0205	0151	An act to continue in force an act, entitled "An act for establishing a health-office, and to secure the city and port of Philadelphia, from the introduction of pestilential and contagious diseases," and supplementary thereto. An act to continue in force an act, entitled "An act for establishing a health-office, and to secure the city and port of Philadelphia, from the introduction of pestilential and contagious diseases," and supplementary thereto.	122303
1812	0205	0150	An act for the relief of Alexander Brown, Samuel Watt and Patrick Martin, old soldiers. An act for the relief of Alexander Brown, Samuel Watt and Patrick Martin, old soldiers.	28244
1812	0208	0152	An act to vacate part of a street of the width of forty feet in the district of Southwark as a public highway An act to vacate part of a street of the width of forty feet in the district of Southwark as a public highway	57397
1812	0209	0154	A Supplement to "An act enabling a committee appointed by the supreme court to sell and dispose of the real estate of Jacob Palmer, a lunatic." A Supplement to "An act enabling a committee appointed by the supreme court to sell and dispose of the real estate of Jacob Palmer, a lunatic."	58739
1812	0209	0153	An act providing for the payment of such portion of a direct tax as may be laid by the general government on this commonwealth An act providing for the payment of such portion of a direct tax as may be laid by the general government on this commonwealth	28819
1812	0210	0155	A further supplement to an act, entitled "An act to enable the governor to incorporate a company to make an artificial road from the east end of Perkiomen bridge, in the county of Montgomery, passing through Pottsgrove, and by the White-horse tavern, in A further supplement to an act, entitled "An act to enable the governor to incorporate a company to make an artificial road from the east end of Perkiomen bridge, in the county of Montgomery, passing through Pottsgrove, and by the White-horse tavern, in	64073
1812	0211	0156	An act to authorize any incorporated bank within the city of Philadelphia to make loans to the government of the United States An act to authorize any incorporated bank within the city of Philadelphia to make loans to the government of the United States	34154
1812	0212	0158	An act to vest in Elizabeth Frantz the estate of Henry Money, late of Westmoreland county, deceased, escheated to this commonwealth An act to vest in Elizabeth Frantz the estate of Henry Money, late of Westmoreland county, deceased, escheated to this commonwealth	62048
1812	0212	0157	An act to vest the title of this commonwealth to a certain escheated estate in Robert Gregg. An act to vest the title of this commonwealth to a certain escheated estate in Robert Gregg.	32573
1812	0213	0159	A Supplement to the act, entitled "An act to amend and consolidate with its supplement the act, entitled 'An act for the recovery of debts and demands not exceeding one hundred dollars, before a justice of the peace; and for the election of constables A Supplement to the act, entitled "An act to amend and consolidate with its supplement the act, entitled 'An act for the recovery of debts and demands not exceeding one hundred dollars, before a justice of the peace; and for the election of constables	33665
1812	0214	0160	An act to enable the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road by the best and nearest route from the town plot of New-Baltimore in the county of Bradford to the New Milford turnpike at or near the first mile stone of said turnpike An act to enable the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road by the best and nearest route from the town plot of New-Baltimore in the county of Bradford to the New Milford turnpike at or near the first mile stone of said turnpike	100370
1812	0216	0161	An act Supplementary to an act, entitled "An act to authorize and direct the governor to incorporate a company for erecting a permanent bridge over the river Schuylkill, at or near where the floating bridge of Abraham Sheridan, is at present situate, An act Supplementary to an act, entitled "An act to authorize and direct the governor to incorporate a company for erecting a permanent bridge over the river Schuylkill, at or near where the floating bridge of Abraham Sheridan, is at present situate,	94860
1812	0218	0162	An act to repeal and supply an act, entitled "An act to provide for the education of the poor, gratis;" passed the fourth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and nine, so far as the same operates on the city of county of Philadelphia. An act to repeal and supply an act, entitled "An act to provide for the education of the poor, gratis;" passed the fourth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and nine, so far as the same operates on the city of county of Philadelphia.	61423
1812	0219	0163	An act to incorporate the president and directors of the streets, lanes and alleys in the town of Lewisburg in the county of Northumberland An act to incorporate the president and directors of the streets, lanes and alleys in the town of Lewisburg in the county of Northumberland	127869
1812	0222	0164	An act to authorize the governor of this commonwealth to incorporate a company for erecting a bridge over the river Tioga at the village of Athens or Tioga Point An act to authorize the governor of this commonwealth to incorporate a company for erecting a bridge over the river Tioga at the village of Athens or Tioga Point	94793
1812	0224	0165	An act ascertaining the overplus land in the triangular tract on Lake Erie and for other purposes. An act ascertaining the overplus land in the triangular tract on Lake Erie and for other purposes.	92297
1812	0226	0166	An act authorizing Bethuel Vincent, guardian of the minor daughters of Peter Housel, deceased, to sell a house and lot of ground in Milton, in the county of Northumberland, the property of the said minors An act authorizing Bethuel Vincent, guardian of the minor daughters of Peter Housel, deceased, to sell a house and lot of ground in Milton, in the county of Northumberland, the property of the said minors	30994
1812	0227	0168	An act for the relief of Susanna Burras. An act for the relief of Susanna Burras.	62287
1812	0227	0167	An act authorizing the courts of quarter sessions of Butler and Mercer counties to direct a review of parts of certain state roads therein mentioned An act authorizing the courts of quarter sessions of Butler and Mercer counties to direct a review of parts of certain state roads therein mentioned	33628
1812	0228	0169	An act dissolving the marriage of Elsa Middough, and Levi Middough. An act dissolving the marriage of Elsa Middough, and Levi Middough.	32847
1812	0229	0170	An act authorizing the sale of the real estate of John Hannah, deceased. An act authorizing the sale of the real estate of John Hannah, deceased.	34837
1812	0230	0171	An act to authorize the governor to appoint commissioners to lay out a state road, beginning at the Burnt Cabins in Bedford county, thence to Waterford in Mifflin county, thence either to the mouth of Fishing creek or to Clark's ferry in Cumberland county An act to authorize the governor to appoint commissioners to lay out a state road, beginning at the Burnt Cabins in Bedford county, thence to Waterford in Mifflin county, thence either to the mouth of Fishing creek or to Clark's ferry in Cumberland county	34431
1812	0231	0173	An act to authorize the sale of the real estate of William O'Hara, a minor. An act to authorize the sale of the real estate of William O'Hara, a minor.	59064
1812	0231	0172	An act to annul the marriage of Samuel Rose, junior, and Sarah his wife. An act to annul the marriage of Samuel Rose, junior, and Sarah his wife.	29877
1812	0232	0174	An act to enable the governor to incorporate a company to make an artificial road from Gettysburg to the western end of Miller's town in Adams county An act to enable the governor to incorporate a company to make an artificial road from Gettysburg to the western end of Miller's town in Adams county	128575
1812	0235	0175	An act authorizing Robert Allison to convey a tract of land therein mentioned. An act authorizing Robert Allison to convey a tract of land therein mentioned.	61858
1812	0236	0176	An act enabling Elizabeth Wilson and George Spangler, a committee appointed by the court of common pleas of York county, to convey part of a certain tract of land to James Patterson An act enabling Elizabeth Wilson and George Spangler, a committee appointed by the court of common pleas of York county, to convey part of a certain tract of land to James Patterson	57836
1812	0237	0178	An act to dissolve the marriage contract between William McGlaughlin, and Isabella his wife. An act to dissolve the marriage contract between William McGlaughlin, and Isabella his wife.	57446
1812	0237	0177	An act to make perpetual the act, entitled "An act concerning contempts of court." An act to make perpetual the act, entitled "An act concerning contempts of court."	28840
1812	0238	0179	An act to authorize the governor to appoint commissioners for the purpose of laying out a state road An act to authorize the governor to appoint commissioners for the purpose of laying out a state road	58636
1812	0239	0181	An act to validate and confirm the proceedings of certain justices of the peace of the county of Centre and of Frederick Haymaker, a justice of the peace of the county of Crawford An act to validate and confirm the proceedings of certain justices of the peace of the county of Centre and of Frederick Haymaker, a justice of the peace of the county of Crawford	55180
1812	0239	0180	An act for the relief of William Tenant, an old soldier, wounded at the storming of Stony Point. An act for the relief of William Tenant, an old soldier, wounded at the storming of Stony Point.	30030
1812	0240	0183	An act to incorporate the Monongahela manufacturing society. An act to incorporate the Monongahela manufacturing society.	153610
1812	0240	0182	An act for the relief of Catharine Fisher, widow of the late Garrat Graff, deceased, an officer in the revolution. An act for the relief of Catharine Fisher, widow of the late Garrat Graff, deceased, an officer in the revolution.	29338
1812	0245	0185	A Supplement to the act, entitled "An act granting certain privileges to, and enlarging the regiment of artillery, attached to the first brigade first division Pennsylvania militia, and for the better organization of the cavalry of the city and county of A Supplement to the act, entitled "An act granting certain privileges to, and enlarging the regiment of artillery, attached to the first brigade first division Pennsylvania militia, and for the better organization of the cavalry of the city and county of	63225
1812	0245	0184	A Further supplement to the act, entitled "An act to provide a more effectual method of settling the public accounts of the commissioners and treasurers of the respective counties." A Further supplement to the act, entitled "An act to provide a more effectual method of settling the public accounts of the commissioners and treasurers of the respective counties."	33936
1812	0246	0186	An act making appropriations to defray certain expenses of government and for other purposes. An act making appropriations to defray certain expenses of government and for other purposes.	88271
1812	0248	0188	An act to vest in Jocob Young, son of Christian and Lehna Young of the township of Passyunk and county of Philadelphia, the estate of John Hannis, deceased, who was also a son of the said Lehna An act to vest in Jocob Young, son of Christian and Lehna Young of the township of Passyunk and county of Philadelphia, the estate of John Hannis, deceased, who was also a son of the said Lehna	56652
1812	0248	0187	An act to continue an act, entitled "An act to provide for the inspection of ground black-oak bark, intended for exportation." An act to continue an act, entitled "An act to provide for the inspection of ground black-oak bark, intended for exportation."	27559
1812	0249	0189	A Supplement to an act, entitled "An act establishing an academy in the borough of Gettysburgh, in the county of Adams, and granting a sum of money thereto." A Supplement to an act, entitled "An act establishing an academy in the borough of Gettysburgh, in the county of Adams, and granting a sum of money thereto."	33283
1812	0250	0191	An act to facilitate the improving the great road, leading from Green's mill in Dauphin county over Peter's mountain to Sunbury in Northumberland county An act to facilitate the improving the great road, leading from Green's mill in Dauphin county over Peter's mountain to Sunbury in Northumberland county	62298
1812	0250	0190	A Supplement to the act, entitled "An act to empower William Pennell, guardian of Matthew Richard Sayres, and Edward Smith Sayres, to sell and convey real estate belonging to the said minors." A Supplement to the act, entitled "An act to empower William Pennell, guardian of Matthew Richard Sayres, and Edward Smith Sayres, to sell and convey real estate belonging to the said minors."	33423
1812	0251	0192	A further Supplement to the act, entitled "An act for the consolidation and amendment of the laws as far as they respect the poor of the city of Philadelphia, the district of Southwark, and the township of the Northern Liberties." A further Supplement to the act, entitled "An act for the consolidation and amendment of the laws as far as they respect the poor of the city of Philadelphia, the district of Southwark, and the township of the Northern Liberties."	157480
1812	0255	0193	An act to erect Norristown in Montgomery county, into a borough An act to erect Norristown in Montgomery county, into a borough	143944
1812	0259	0194	An act concerning joint tenancy. An act concerning joint tenancy.	21489

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