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Regular Session of 1814

General Laws

Year	Page	Act	Subject	Size (KB)
1814	0001	0001	Act providing for the payment of that part of the direct tax of the United States which was apportioned to this state - enactment Act providing for the payment of that part of the direct tax of the United States which was apportioned to this state - enactment	46540
1814	0002	0002	Act for the relief of Arthur St. Clair - enactment Act for the relief of Arthur St. Clair - enactment	56615
1814	0003	0003	Act erecting part of Northumberland county, into a separate county, to be called Columbia - amend - courts of Columbia; suits affected; criminal prosecutions Act erecting part of Northumberland county, into a separate county, to be called Columbia - amend - courts of Columbia; suits affected; criminal prosecutions	61391
1814	0004	0004	Act to enable the governor of this commonwealth, to incorporate a company for making an artificial road, by the best and nearest route, from the Philadelphia and Lancaster turnpike road, through the village of Strasburg in Lancaster county, to the Susqueh Act to enable the governor of this commonwealth, to incorporate a company for making an artificial road, by the best and nearest route, from the Philadelphia and Lancaster turnpike road, through the village of Strasburg in Lancaster county, to the Susqueh	457662
1814	0016	0005	Act to enable the Governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road, beginning at the intersection of the Egypt road with the Ridge turnpike road, two miles above Norristown, in the county of Montgomery, and thence to Pawling's ford bridge Act to enable the Governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road, beginning at the intersection of the Egypt road with the Ridge turnpike road, two miles above Norristown, in the county of Montgomery, and thence to Pawling's ford bridge	155311
1814	0021	0006	Act to enable the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road, from the Milford and Owego turnpike, where Broad street in the town of Milford intersects the same, thence by the nearest and best route to Carpenter's ferry, on the river Act to enable the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road, from the Milford and Owego turnpike, where Broad street in the town of Milford intersects the same, thence by the nearest and best route to Carpenter's ferry, on the river	92850
1814	0023	0007	Act to authorize the governor to incorporate a company to erect a toll bridge over Big Beaver creek, at or near Wolf lane in the county of Beaver - enactment Act to authorize the governor to incorporate a company to erect a toll bridge over Big Beaver creek, at or near Wolf lane in the county of Beaver - enactment	88521
1814	0025	0008	Act authorising the Governor of this commonwealth to incorporate a company for the purpose of making an artificial or turnpike road from the Lancaster and Susquehanna turnpike road, near the river shore in the town of Columbia, from thence up the river Act authorising the Governor of this commonwealth to incorporate a company for the purpose of making an artificial or turnpike road from the Lancaster and Susquehanna turnpike road, near the river shore in the town of Columbia, from thence up the river	124601
1814	0028	0009	Act allowing compensation to constables for attending the several courts within this commonwealth - enactment Act allowing compensation to constables for attending the several courts within this commonwealth - enactment	62773
1814	0029	0011	Act relative to the courts of common pleas in the county of Cumberland - amend - special courts Act relative to the courts of common pleas in the county of Cumberland - amend - special courts	53018
1814	0029	0010	Act confirming the title of Caleb Hoopes to a tract of land in Delaware county - enactment Act confirming the title of Caleb Hoopes to a tract of land in Delaware county - enactment	26992
1814	0030	0012	Act to incorporate the Washington Steam Mill and Manufacturing Company - enactment Act to incorporate the Washington Steam Mill and Manufacturing Company - enactment	118248
1814	0033	0013	Act granting to Charles Campbell the exclusive right to use a salt spring, which he has recently discovered in the river Conemaugh - enactment Act granting to Charles Campbell the exclusive right to use a salt spring, which he has recently discovered in the river Conemaugh - enactment	56036
1814	0034	0014	Act to encourage the constructing of certain great and leading roads within this commonwealth, and the erection of bridges over the Susquehanna at Harrisburg, Northumberland, Columbia and M'Call's ferry - amend - shares of the state in the Harrisburg brid Act to encourage the constructing of certain great and leading roads within this commonwealth, and the erection of bridges over the Susquehanna at Harrisburg, Northumberland, Columbia and M'Call's ferry - amend - shares of the state in the Harrisburg brid	55198
1814	0035	0015	Act to authorize Isaac W. Norris, administrator with the will annexed, of Joseph Summerl, late of the city of Philadelphia, merchant, deceased, to grant and convey the real estate of the said Joseph Summerl, directed by his will to be sold - enactment Act to authorize Isaac W. Norris, administrator with the will annexed, of Joseph Summerl, late of the city of Philadelphia, merchant, deceased, to grant and convey the real estate of the said Joseph Summerl, directed by his will to be sold - enactment	54729
1814	0036	0016	Act authorizing the governor to incorporate a company for erecting a bridge over the river Susquehanna, at or near the borough of Marietta, in the county of Lancaster - enactment Act authorizing the governor to incorporate a company for erecting a bridge over the river Susquehanna, at or near the borough of Marietta, in the county of Lancaster - enactment	238202
1814	0044	0018	Act to provide a more effectual method of settling the public accounts of the commissioners and treasurers of the respective counties - amend - time of service of auditors; filling vacancies Act to provide a more effectual method of settling the public accounts of the commissioners and treasurers of the respective counties - amend - time of service of auditors; filling vacancies	55195
1814	0044	0017	Act declaring the power and authority given by any last will and testament to executors to sell and convey real estates, to be and remain in the survivors or survivor of them, unless otherwise expressed in the will of the testator, and for other purposes Act declaring the power and authority given by any last will and testament to executors to sell and convey real estates, to be and remain in the survivors or survivor of them, unless otherwise expressed in the will of the testator, and for other purposes	29660
1814	0045	0019	Act providing for the sale of the estate of lunatics, or persons non compos mentis, in certain cases - enactment Act providing for the sale of the estate of lunatics, or persons non compos mentis, in certain cases - enactment	56925
1814	0046	0020	Act for the regulation of the militia of this commonwealth - amend - military orders to be issued to generals and inspectors; major general in certain cases to organize Act for the regulation of the militia of this commonwealth - amend - military orders to be issued to generals and inspectors; major general in certain cases to organize	59047
1814	0047	0021	Act for the relief of disabled, aged, and poor revolutionary officers, and soldiers - amend - description of officers and soldiers shall be placed on the pension list; board of enquiry may revise their decisions Act for the relief of disabled, aged, and poor revolutionary officers, and soldiers - amend - description of officers and soldiers shall be placed on the pension list; board of enquiry may revise their decisions	55553
1814	0048	0023	Act releasing to John Easterline and Magdalena Easterline the right of this commonwealth to a certain escheated estate - enactment Act releasing to John Easterline and Magdalena Easterline the right of this commonwealth to a certain escheated estate - enactment	56142
1814	0048	0022	Act to provide for the support of the government of this commonwealth - amend - additional compensation allowed to members of the legislature Act to provide for the support of the government of this commonwealth - amend - additional compensation allowed to members of the legislature	27896
1814	0049	0024	Act to incorporate the Phoenix Insurance Company of Philadelphia - amend - capital stock Act to incorporate the Phoenix Insurance Company of Philadelphia - amend - capital stock	56343
1814	0050	0026	Act to raise and collect county rates and levies - amend - pay of county commissioners Act to raise and collect county rates and levies - amend - pay of county commissioners	51742
1814	0050	0025	Act for the relief of Henry Walker, an old soldier - enactment Act for the relief of Henry Walker, an old soldier - enactment	28097
1814	0051	0028	Act to confirm to William Lawson the right to a certain tract of land therein mentioned - enactment Act to confirm to William Lawson the right to a certain tract of land therein mentioned - enactment	58091
1814	0051	0027	Act providing for the settlement of certain disputed titles to land north and west of the rivers Ohio and Allegheny, and Conewango creek, and for other purposes - amend - parts of former law revived Act providing for the settlement of certain disputed titles to land north and west of the rivers Ohio and Allegheny, and Conewango creek, and for other purposes - amend - parts of former law revived	27836
1814	0053	0029	Act further to encourage and promote the construction of a turnpike road over the Allegheny mountain and Laurel hill, on the northern route - enactment Act further to encourage and promote the construction of a turnpike road over the Allegheny mountain and Laurel hill, on the northern route - enactment	59749
1814	0054	0030	Act to incorporate the German religious society of Seventh day Baptists, of Ephrata, in the township of Cocalico, in the county of Lancaster, and for other purposes - enactment Act to incorporate the German religious society of Seventh day Baptists, of Ephrata, in the township of Cocalico, in the county of Lancaster, and for other purposes - enactment	62716
1814	0056	0031	Act to enable the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road, beginning at the intersection of Vine and Tenth streets, Philadelphia, and thence to Perkiomen bridge, in the county of Montgomery - amend - additional tolls; president man Act to enable the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road, beginning at the intersection of Vine and Tenth streets, Philadelphia, and thence to Perkiomen bridge, in the county of Montgomery - amend - additional tolls; president man	62420
1814	0057	0032	Act to prevent the destruction of the spawn or brood of fish in the river Conestoga - enactment Act to prevent the destruction of the spawn or brood of fish in the river Conestoga - enactment	57327
1814	0058	0034	Act authorising the commissioners of the county of Berks to erect a stone bridge over the river Schuylkill, near the town of Reading, in said county - amend - contracts to be made with persons Act authorising the commissioners of the county of Berks to erect a stone bridge over the river Schuylkill, near the town of Reading, in said county - amend - contracts to be made with persons	58443
1814	0058	0033	Act granting certain powers to the commissioners of the counties of Bradford and Susquehanna - enactment Act granting certain powers to the commissioners of the counties of Bradford and Susquehanna - enactment	30253
1814	0059	0035	Act erecting parts of Dauphin and Lancaster counties into a separate county, to be called Lebanon - amend - names and duties of commissioners; acts of the register of Lebanon county confirmed Act erecting parts of Dauphin and Lancaster counties into a separate county, to be called Lebanon - amend - names and duties of commissioners; acts of the register of Lebanon county confirmed	56766
1814	0060	0037	Act to provide for the enumeration of the taxable inhabitants and slaves within this commonwealth - enactment Act to provide for the enumeration of the taxable inhabitants and slaves within this commonwealth - enactment	124532
1814	0060	0036	Act remedying certain defects of process - enactment Act remedying certain defects of process - enactment	28574
1814	0063	0038	Act for the relief of the militia of this state when called into the service of the United States - enactment Act for the relief of the militia of this state when called into the service of the United States - enactment	33899
1814	0064	0040	Act releasing to Anna Maria Loyer the right of this commonwealth to a certain escheated estate - enactment Act releasing to Anna Maria Loyer the right of this commonwealth to a certain escheated estate - enactment	55730
1814	0064	0039	Act for the election of a constable in the borough of Orwigsburg - enactment Act for the election of a constable in the borough of Orwigsburg - enactment	29553
1814	0065	0041	Act to enable the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road, beginning at or near Downingstown, in the county of Chester, to Cornwall furnace, in the county of Dauphin, and from thence to the borough of Harrisburg - amend - time exte Act to enable the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road, beginning at or near Downingstown, in the county of Chester, to Cornwall furnace, in the county of Dauphin, and from thence to the borough of Harrisburg - amend - time exte	52424
1814	0066	0043	Act to contract the limits of the borough of Beaver, in the county of Beaver - enactment Act to contract the limits of the borough of Beaver, in the county of Beaver - enactment	53986
1814	0066	0042	Act to regulate fences and to appoint appraisers in each township, in the counties of Bedford, Northumberland, Westmoreland, Washington, and Fayette, and to encourage the raising of swine - repeal - as respects the county of Fayette Act to regulate fences and to appoint appraisers in each township, in the counties of Bedford, Northumberland, Westmoreland, Washington, and Fayette, and to encourage the raising of swine - repeal - as respects the county of Fayette	26248
1814	0067	0044	Act incorporating the president, managers and company of the Marietta, Richland and Mountjoy turnpike road - amend - duties of the president and managers: capital to be delivered over to the company Act incorporating the president, managers and company of the Marietta, Richland and Mountjoy turnpike road - amend - duties of the president and managers: capital to be delivered over to the company	58969
1814	0068	0045	Act for the better employment, relief and support of the poor in the township of Germantown in the county of Philadelphia - amend - when the managers hold meetings; accounts settled Act for the better employment, relief and support of the poor in the township of Germantown in the county of Philadelphia - amend - when the managers hold meetings; accounts settled	31233
1814	0069	0046	Acts for the erection of houses for the employment and support of the poor in the counties of Chester, Lancaster and Montgomery, so far as respects the counties of Lancaster and Montgomery - amend - duties of the directors of the poor; employ a clerk: pow Acts for the erection of houses for the employment and support of the poor in the counties of Chester, Lancaster and Montgomery, so far as respects the counties of Lancaster and Montgomery - amend - duties of the directors of the poor; employ a clerk: pow	31141
1814	0070	0047	Act to enable the governor to incorporate a company, to make an artificial road beginning at the end of Little Conestoga turnpike road, in the county of Berks, thence through Morgantown, and Churchtown, to the Blue ball tavern in Lancaster county - enactm Act to enable the governor to incorporate a company, to make an artificial road beginning at the end of Little Conestoga turnpike road, in the county of Berks, thence through Morgantown, and Churchtown, to the Blue ball tavern in Lancaster county - enactm	95379
1814	0073	0048	Act to incorporate the town of Columbia in the county of Lancaster - enactment Act to incorporate the town of Columbia in the county of Lancaster - enactment	237518
1814	0078	0049	Act authorizing the governor to negociate a loan for the use of the commonwealth - enactment Act authorizing the governor to negociate a loan for the use of the commonwealth - enactment	30049
1814	0079	0050	Act to provide for the custody of prisoners committed under the authority of the United States - amend - prisoners of war to be received by sheriffs; privileges of the marshal; sheriffs to keep a calendar Act to provide for the custody of prisoners committed under the authority of the United States - amend - prisoners of war to be received by sheriffs; privileges of the marshal; sheriffs to keep a calendar	31697
1814	0080	0051	Act to erect the town of Bridgeport in the county of Fayette into a borough - enactment Act to erect the town of Bridgeport in the county of Fayette into a borough - enactment	128664
1814	0083	0052	Act vesting a certain escheated estate, late the property of Jabez Bailey, of Chester county, deceased - enactment Act vesting a certain escheated estate, late the property of Jabez Bailey, of Chester county, deceased - enactment	60753
1814	0084	0053	Act to authorize the administrators of David Brandt, deceased, to convey a tract of land in Allen township, Cumberland county - enactment Act to authorize the administrators of David Brandt, deceased, to convey a tract of land in Allen township, Cumberland county - enactment	63392
1814	0085	0054	Act authorizing the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the bank of the river Susquehanna opposite Harrisburg to Pittsburg - amend - governor to incorporate five companies; issue letters patent; rate of tolls; road viewed Act authorizing the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the bank of the river Susquehanna opposite Harrisburg to Pittsburg - amend - governor to incorporate five companies; issue letters patent; rate of tolls; road viewed	198326
1814	0090	0055	Act to provide for the erection of an additional court for the city and county of Philadelphia - amend - compensation of judges; jurisdiction of the district court to extend to cases of insolvency Act to provide for the erection of an additional court for the city and county of Philadelphia - amend - compensation of judges; jurisdiction of the district court to extend to cases of insolvency	59900
1814	0091	0057	Act for the relief of Joseph Horner - enactment Act for the relief of Joseph Horner - enactment	59270
1814	0091	0056	Act to validate and confirm the proceedings of Joshua Davis, late justice of the peace in Northampton county - enactment Act to validate and confirm the proceedings of Joshua Davis, late justice of the peace in Northampton county - enactment	30040
1814	0092	0058	Act for the relief of John Stengor - enactment Act for the relief of John Stengor - enactment	58811
1814	0093	0059	Act for the relief of John Fogle - enactment Act for the relief of John Fogle - enactment	29582
1814	0094	0061	Act for the relief of the heirs of James Armstrong, deceased - enactment Act for the relief of the heirs of James Armstrong, deceased - enactment	53320
1814	0094	0060	Act to annul the marriage of Michael Kapp, Junior, and Catharine his wife - enactment Act to annul the marriage of Michael Kapp, Junior, and Catharine his wife - enactment	29388
1814	0095	0062	Act to repeal certain acts therein mentioned, relative to intrusion on lands in Luzerne and other counties within this commonwealth, and for other purposes - enactment Act to repeal certain acts therein mentioned, relative to intrusion on lands in Luzerne and other counties within this commonwealth, and for other purposes - enactment	28123
1814	0096	0064	Act for dividing certain counties of this commonwealth into districts for the appointment of justices of the peace - enactment Act for dividing certain counties of this commonwealth into districts for the appointment of justices of the peace - enactment	81141
1814	0096	0063	Act to improve the breed of sheep in certain counties of this commonwealth - amend - extend to the counties of Chester, Beaver, Butler, Mercer, Venango, Crawford, Somerset and Allegheny Act to improve the breed of sheep in certain counties of this commonwealth - amend - extend to the counties of Chester, Beaver, Butler, Mercer, Venango, Crawford, Somerset and Allegheny	52220
1814	0098	0066	Act for the relief of sundry persons who furnished provisions and other necessaries for those volunteers who marched to the relief of the frontiers of the state of Ohio - enactment Act for the relief of sundry persons who furnished provisions and other necessaries for those volunteers who marched to the relief of the frontiers of the state of Ohio - enactment	80015
1814	0098	0065	Act to regulate the general elections, within this commonwealth - amend - as respects the city of Philadelphia Act to regulate the general elections, within this commonwealth - amend - as respects the city of Philadelphia	32642
1814	0099	0067	Act releasing to Rebecca Reed the right of this commonwealth to a certain escheated estate - enactment Act releasing to Rebecca Reed the right of this commonwealth to a certain escheated estate - enactment	78749
1814	0100	0068	Act providing for the inspection of spirituous liquors - enactment Act providing for the inspection of spirituous liquors - enactment	157079
1814	0104	0069	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 and county 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 and county	60507
1814	0105	0070	Act releasing to Melshey Patton the right of this commonwealth to a certain escheated estate - enactment Act releasing to Melshey Patton the right of this commonwealth to a certain escheated estate - enactment	75530
1814	0106	0071	Act to incorporate the town of Gettysburg in the county of Adams - amend - burgesses and other borough officers to continue until the next annual election; manner of filling vacancies; duties of road and street commissioners Act to incorporate the town of Gettysburg in the county of Adams - amend - burgesses and other borough officers to continue until the next annual election; manner of filling vacancies; duties of road and street commissioners	77687
1814	0107	0072	Act for the sale of vacant lands within this commonwealth - amend - warrant holder Act for the sale of vacant lands within this commonwealth - amend - warrant holder	82608
1814	0108	0073	Act for the sale of the residue of the reserve tract of land at the mouth of Big Beaver creek - enactment Act for the sale of the residue of the reserve tract of land at the mouth of Big Beaver creek - enactment	80829
1814	0109	0074	Act providing for the payment of the detachment of militia which marched to the defence of Elkton in Maryland - enactment Act providing for the payment of the detachment of militia which marched to the defence of Elkton in Maryland - enactment	57145
1814	0110	0076	Act for the relief of Henry Lutz, Michael Langenback and George Bieghy, old soldiers - enactment Act for the relief of Henry Lutz, Michael Langenback and George Bieghy, old soldiers - enactment	29706
1814	0110	0075	Act to enable the purchasers at sheriffs or coroners sales to obtain possession - amend - persons in possession under defendants to have benefits Act to enable the purchasers at sheriffs or coroners sales to obtain possession - amend - persons in possession under defendants to have benefits	29706
1814	0111	0078	Act authorizing the governor to appoint commissioners to review a road laid out from John Campbell's bridge, in Huntingdon county, by Sinkey's Gap, to intersect the public road in Kishacoquillis valley in Mifflin county - enactment Act authorizing the governor to appoint commissioners to review a road laid out from John Campbell's bridge, in Huntingdon county, by Sinkey's Gap, to intersect the public road in Kishacoquillis valley in Mifflin county - enactment	62531
1814	0111	0077	Act granting relief to Thomas Butts, William Russel, Henry Breneman, and John Gilbert, soldiers - enactment Act granting relief to Thomas Butts, William Russel, Henry Breneman, and John Gilbert, soldiers - enactment	34121
1814	0112	0079	Act divorcing John Rose, and Martha his wife, from the bonds of matrimony - enactment Act divorcing John Rose, and Martha his wife, from the bonds of matrimony - enactment	59514
1814	0113	0080	Act to enable the governor of this commonwealth to incorporate a company for making an artificial road by the best and nearest route from Waterford, in the county of Erie, through Meadville and Franklin to the river Susquehanna, at or near the mouth of Act to enable the governor of this commonwealth to incorporate a company for making an artificial road by the best and nearest route from Waterford, in the county of Erie, through Meadville and Franklin to the river Susquehanna, at or near the mouth of	58097
1814	0114	0082	Act to enable the governor to incorporate a company to make an artificial road from the Valley Forge, in Montgomery county, to intersect the Philadelphia and Lancaster turnpike road, at or near the eight mile stone - enactment Act to enable the governor to incorporate a company to make an artificial road from the Valley Forge, in Montgomery county, to intersect the Philadelphia and Lancaster turnpike road, at or near the eight mile stone - enactment	168663
1814	0114	0081	Act for the relief of James O'Hara, an old soldier - enactment Act for the relief of James O'Hara, an old soldier - enactment	31178
1814	0117	0083	Act for the relief of Elizabeth Harkins - enactment Act for the relief of Elizabeth Harkins - enactment	66232
1814	0118	0084	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 township of the Northern Liberties - amend - duties of garnishee; guardians to receive the rents; managers to c 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 township of the Northern Liberties - amend - duties of garnishee; guardians to receive the rents; managers to c	138117
1814	0121	0085	Act to enable the governor to incorporate a company for making a turnpike road from the Harrisburg bridge to the head of the York and Conewago canal turnpike road - enactment Act to enable the governor to incorporate a company for making a turnpike road from the Harrisburg bridge to the head of the York and Conewago canal turnpike road - enactment	120207
1814	0124	0086	Act for erecting the town of Carlisle, in the county of Cumberland into a borough, for regulating the buildings, preventing nuisances and encroachments on the commons, squares, streets, lanes and alleys of the same, and for other purposes - amend - name a Act for erecting the town of Carlisle, in the county of Cumberland into a borough, for regulating the buildings, preventing nuisances and encroachments on the commons, squares, streets, lanes and alleys of the same, and for other purposes - amend - name a	220251
1814	0129	0087	Act establishing an academy in the borough of Northampton, in Lehigh county and granting a sum of money thereto - enactment Act establishing an academy in the borough of Northampton, in Lehigh county and granting a sum of money thereto - enactment	101209
1814	0132	0089	Act to enable the governor to incorporate a company, for making a turnpike road from the Harrisburg bridge to Berlin in Adams county - enactment Act to enable the governor to incorporate a company, for making a turnpike road from the Harrisburg bridge to Berlin in Adams county - enactment	134225
1814	0132	0088	Act for acknowledging and recording of deeds - amend - power of acknowledging deeds extended to aldermen and justices of the peace Act for acknowledging and recording of deeds - amend - power of acknowledging deeds extended to aldermen and justices of the peace	35098
1814	0135	0090	Act to enable the governor to incorporate a company for making a canal and lock navigation on the waters of the river Susquehanna near Harrisburg - enactment Act to enable the governor to incorporate a company for making a canal and lock navigation on the waters of the river Susquehanna near Harrisburg - enactment	324459
1814	0144	0091	Act for re-establishing the charter of the Second Presbyterian church in the city of Philadelphia, and for other purposes therein mentioned - amend - articles of separation of the church; trustees authorized to convey real estate; may hold property Act for re-establishing the charter of the Second Presbyterian church in the city of Philadelphia, and for other purposes therein mentioned - amend - articles of separation of the church; trustees authorized to convey real estate; may hold property	64149
1814	0145	0092	Act for the relief of Henry M'Ewen and Jacob Rosenstelle, old soldiers - enactment Act for the relief of Henry M'Ewen and Jacob Rosenstelle, old soldiers - enactment	65551
1814	0146	0093	Act to erect the towns of Bellefonte and Smithfield in Centre county into a borough, and to repeal the act heretofore passed incorporating the borough of Bellefonte - enactment Act to erect the towns of Bellefonte and Smithfield in Centre county into a borough, and to repeal the act heretofore passed incorporating the borough of Bellefonte - enactment	217092
1814	0151	0094	Act for the relief of John Robison and Alexander M'Curdy, old soldiers - enactment Act for the relief of John Robison and Alexander M'Curdy, old soldiers - enactment	56428
1814	0152	0096	Act for the election of an additional constable in the borough of Chambersburg in Franklin county - enactment Act for the election of an additional constable in the borough of Chambersburg in Franklin county - enactment	59753
1814	0152	0095	Act concerning the borough of Reading - amend - certain officers to be chosen for the borough of Reading Act concerning the borough of Reading - amend - certain officers to be chosen for the borough of Reading	28972
1814	0153	0097	Act to authorize the governor to appoint commissioners to lay out certain roads therein mentioned and for other purposes - amend - commissioners to be appointed; court to direct the opening of the road Act to authorize the governor to appoint commissioners to lay out certain roads therein mentioned and for other purposes - amend - commissioners to be appointed; court to direct the opening of the road	64782
1814	0154	0098	Act regulating banks - enactment Act regulating banks - enactment	687253
1814	0173	0099	Acts for the inspection of butter, and hogs lard, intended for exportation - amend - kegs to be branded; inspectors duty and compensation; importation Acts for the inspection of butter, and hogs lard, intended for exportation - amend - kegs to be branded; inspectors duty and compensation; importation	115861
1814	0176	0100	Act vesting the title of a certain piece of land in Redbank township, in the county of Armstrong, in certain trustees and their successors, for the use of Piney creek associate congregation in said township - enactment Act vesting the title of a certain piece of land in Redbank township, in the county of Armstrong, in certain trustees and their successors, for the use of Piney creek associate congregation in said township - enactment	28168
1814	0177	0101	Act enabling the Governor to incorporate a company for making a turnpike road from Pawling's ford bridge to the Little Conestogoe turnpike road - enactment Act enabling the Governor to incorporate a company for making a turnpike road from Pawling's ford bridge to the Little Conestogoe turnpike road - enactment	137995
1814	0179	0102	Act for the sale of goods distrained for rent, and to secure such goods to the persons distraining the same for the better security of rents, and for other purposes therein mentioned - amend - landlord or lessor not to dispossess by summary proceedings jo Act for the sale of goods distrained for rent, and to secure such goods to the persons distraining the same for the better security of rents, and for other purposes therein mentioned - amend - landlord or lessor not to dispossess by summary proceedings jo	63182
1814	0180	0103	Act to remedy defects in the titles of real estate, purchased by certain emigrants within this commonwealth, during the time they were aliens - amend - aliens may hold lands Act to remedy defects in the titles of real estate, purchased by certain emigrants within this commonwealth, during the time they were aliens - amend - aliens may hold lands	65656
1814	0181	0104	Act to enable the governor of this commonwealth to incorporate a company for improving the navigation of the river Lehigh - enactment Act to enable the governor of this commonwealth to incorporate a company for improving the navigation of the river Lehigh - enactment	347646
1814	0190	0105	Act regulating the proceedings of justices of the peace and aldermen in cases of trespass, trover and rent - enactment Act regulating the proceedings of justices of the peace and aldermen in cases of trespass, trover and rent - enactment	110968
1814	0192	0106	Act for the relief of Henry Shuler and Matthias Armbruster, old soldiers - enactment Act for the relief of Henry Shuler and Matthias Armbruster, old soldiers - enactment	59379
1814	0193	0107	Act for the relief of Martin Reiley - enactment Act for the relief of Martin Reiley - enactment	33115
1814	0194	0109	Act laying a tax on dogs in certain counties and for other purposes - amend - evidence for taxing a dog; extended to Greene county Act laying a tax on dogs in certain counties and for other purposes - amend - evidence for taxing a dog; extended to Greene county	63651
1814	0194	0108	Act to revive the charter of the Presbyterian Church of Harts-Log Valley in the county of Huntingdon - enactment Act to revive the charter of the Presbyterian Church of Harts-Log Valley in the county of Huntingdon - enactment	34974
1814	0195	0110	Act to establish a board of wardens for the port of Philadelphia and for the regulation of pilots and pilotages and for other purposes therein mentioned - amend - auditor general to draw his warrant; steam boats to sail free Act to establish a board of wardens for the port of Philadelphia and for the regulation of pilots and pilotages and for other purposes therein mentioned - amend - auditor general to draw his warrant; steam boats to sail free	59058
1814	0196	0111	Act authorizing the state treasurer to pay to John Means a sum of money therein mentioned - enactment Act authorizing the state treasurer to pay to John Means a sum of money therein mentioned - enactment	30382
1814	0197	0112	Act authorizing a review of the state road from the town of Indiana in Indiana county to Pittsburg - enactment Act authorizing a review of the state road from the town of Indiana in Indiana county to Pittsburg - enactment	65887
1814	0198	0113	Act making appropriations to defray certain expenses of government, therein mentioned, and for other purposes - enactment Act making appropriations to defray certain expenses of government, therein mentioned, and for other purposes - enactment	61847
1814	0199	0114	Act authorizing the governor to contract with Jacob Elder to print the laws of this commonwealth - enactment Act authorizing the governor to contract with Jacob Elder to print the laws of this commonwealth - enactment	64372
1814	0200	0115	Act declaring certain creeks therein mentioned, public highways - enactment Act declaring certain creeks therein mentioned, public highways - enactment	63861
1814	0201	0116	Act provisionally organizing the counties of Potter and M'Kean, and for other purposes - enactment Act provisionally organizing the counties of Potter and M'Kean, and for other purposes - enactment	124928
1814	0204	0118	Act authorizing Roswell Welles and Sarah Hodge, executors of the last will and testament of Jeremiah Coleman, deceased, to make a title for a certain tract of land therein mentioned - enactment Act authorizing Roswell Welles and Sarah Hodge, executors of the last will and testament of Jeremiah Coleman, deceased, to make a title for a certain tract of land therein mentioned - enactment	57531
1814	0204	0117	Act to enlarge the limits of the borough of Bedford - enactment Act to enlarge the limits of the borough of Bedford - enactment	29533
1814	0205	0119	Act erecting part of Wayne county into a separate county - enactment Act erecting part of Wayne county into a separate county - enactment	192853
1814	0210	0120	Act to authorize the governor to incorporate a company for opening a Lock Navigation on Neshaminy creek in Bucks county from the tideway to Bridgetown on said creek - enactment Act to authorize the governor to incorporate a company for opening a Lock Navigation on Neshaminy creek in Bucks county from the tideway to Bridgetown on said creek - enactment	194520
1814	0215	0121	Act to promote the comfort of the poor - enactment Act to promote the comfort of the poor - enactment	63115
1814	0216	0122	Act for the relief of Insolvent debtors - enactment Act for the relief of Insolvent debtors - enactment	231366
1814	0223	0123	Act to authorize the governor to incorporate a company for erecting a bridge over the west branch of the river Susquehanna from the east end of Market street, in the town of Lewisburg, in the county of Union, to the opposite shore - enactment Act to authorize the governor to incorporate a company for erecting a bridge over the west branch of the river Susquehanna from the east end of Market street, in the town of Lewisburg, in the county of Union, to the opposite shore - enactment	247232
1814	0229	0124	Act to erect M'Connellsburgh in the county of Bedford, into a borough - enactment Act to erect M'Connellsburgh in the county of Bedford, into a borough - enactment	177840
1814	0233	0125	Act to incorporate the York Haven Company - enactment Act to incorporate the York Haven Company - enactment	168509
1814	0236	0126	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 and for other purposes - amend - proceeding of referees; referees to be under oath 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 and for other purposes - amend - proceeding of referees; referees to be under oath	82279
1814	0237	0127	Act authorizing the officers of the land office to dismiss a certain caveat - enactment Act authorizing the officers of the land office to dismiss a certain caveat - enactment	33906
1814	0238	0128	Act authorizing the holding of special courts in the counties of Huntingdon, Mifflin and Centre - enactment Act authorizing the holding of special courts in the counties of Huntingdon, Mifflin and Centre - enactment	76733
1814	0239	0129	Act regulating the mode of charging interest on land in certain cases, and for other purposes - enactment Act regulating the mode of charging interest on land in certain cases, and for other purposes - enactment	44632
1814	0240	0131	Act for the aid of Harrisburg Academy - enactment Act for the aid of Harrisburg Academy - enactment	73669
1814	0240	0130	Act for the relief of Martin Brechall, John Barr, Joseph Johnson, Daniel Dougherty and Charles Tipper, soldiers of the revolutionary war - enactment Act for the relief of Martin Brechall, John Barr, Joseph Johnson, Daniel Dougherty and Charles Tipper, soldiers of the revolutionary war - enactment	48378
1814	0241	0133	Act enabling John Fleming and Thomas Burnside to convey a certain tract of land in the county of Lycoming - enactment Act enabling John Fleming and Thomas Burnside to convey a certain tract of land in the county of Lycoming - enactment	59830
1814	0241	0132	Act to enable the executors of Walter Clark to convey a certain piece of ground - enactment Act to enable the executors of Walter Clark to convey a certain piece of ground - enactment	29477
1814	0242	0134	Act authorizing certain administrators to complete the titles to lots and lands therein mentioned - enactment Act authorizing certain administrators to complete the titles to lots and lands therein mentioned - enactment	95419
1814	0244	0135	Act authorizing the partition of certain lands in the counties of Armstrong, Indiana and Jefferson - enactment Act authorizing the partition of certain lands in the counties of Armstrong, Indiana and Jefferson - enactment	90557
1814	0246	0137	Act to authorize the governor to appoint commissioners to lay out a road from the borough of Carlisle in Cumberland county to Littleton in Bedford county - enactment Act to authorize the governor to appoint commissioners to lay out a road from the borough of Carlisle in Cumberland county to Littleton in Bedford county - enactment	59536
1814	0246	0136	Act for the relief of Dickinson College - amend - time extended Act for the relief of Dickinson College - amend - time extended	30199
1814	0247	0138	Act to enable Hardman Philips to receive certain conveyances, and grant and convey certain lands - enactment Act to enable Hardman Philips to receive certain conveyances, and grant and convey certain lands - enactment	61195
1814	0248	0139	Act further to regulate proceedings in courts of justice - enactment Act further to regulate proceedings in courts of justice - enactment	31858
1814	0249	0141	Act to enable the governor to appoint Notaries Public, and for other purposes therein mentioned - amend - notary public appointed for Marietta Act to enable the governor to appoint Notaries Public, and for other purposes therein mentioned - amend - notary public appointed for Marietta	27695
1814	0249	0140	Act making provision for the travelling expenses of the Presidents and Associate Judges of the courts of common pleas - enactment Act making provision for the travelling expenses of the Presidents and Associate Judges of the courts of common pleas - enactment	27696
1814	0250	0142	Act directing an enquiry into the right and authority of the Erie and Waterford turnpike road company, to demand and receive tolls - enactment Act directing an enquiry into the right and authority of the Erie and Waterford turnpike road company, to demand and receive tolls - enactment	31843
1814	0251	0143	Act authorizing the governor to appoint commissioners to view and examine the river Monongahela from the borough of Pittsburg to the southern boundary of the state, for purposes therein mentioned - enactment Act authorizing the governor to appoint commissioners to view and examine the river Monongahela from the borough of Pittsburg to the southern boundary of the state, for purposes therein mentioned - enactment	67337
1814	0252	0144	Act for the relief of the heirs of Joseph Flora, deceased - enactment Act for the relief of the heirs of Joseph Flora, deceased - enactment	64102
1814	0253	0145	Act for the relief of Robert Neilson, and for the redemption of certain certificates of state debt - enactment Act for the relief of Robert Neilson, and for the redemption of certain certificates of state debt - enactment	60061
1814	0254	0147	Act to authorize the executors of John Hawk, deceased, to convey a tract of land in East Pennsborough township, in the county of Cumberland - enactment Act to authorize the executors of John Hawk, deceased, to convey a tract of land in East Pennsborough township, in the county of Cumberland - enactment	61038
1814	0254	0146	Act compensating Jared Ingersoll for preparing certain bills amending the penal laws - enactment Act compensating Jared Ingersoll for preparing certain bills amending the penal laws - enactment	30268
1814	0255	0148	Act to authorize the accountant officers of this commonwealth to open their accounts with William Henderson, late treasurer of Montgomery county - enactment Act to authorize the accountant officers of this commonwealth to open their accounts with William Henderson, late treasurer of Montgomery county - enactment	65659
1814	0256	0149	Act for altering a part of the state road from Blair's Gap to the western boundary line of the state, in Mercer county, and for other purposes - enactment Act for altering a part of the state road from Blair's Gap to the western boundary line of the state, in Mercer county, and for other purposes - enactment	65000
1814	0257	0150	Act authorizing the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the Lancaster, Elizabethtown and Middletown turnpike, to the ferry on the Swatara creek, near the mill formerly owned by James Wallace - enactment Act authorizing the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the Lancaster, Elizabethtown and Middletown turnpike, to the ferry on the Swatara creek, near the mill formerly owned by James Wallace - enactment	131762
1814	0260	0151	Act to authorize the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the borough of Marietta through Portsmouth, towards Harrisburg - enactment Act to authorize the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the borough of Marietta through Portsmouth, towards Harrisburg - enactment	133540
1814	0263	0152	Act to erect the town of Mercer in the county of Mercer into a borough - enactment Act to erect the town of Mercer in the county of Mercer into a borough - enactment	129724
1814	0266	0153	Act confirming the official proceedings of Michael Lynch and Thomas Cannon, justices of the peace - enactment Act confirming the official proceedings of Michael Lynch and Thomas Cannon, justices of the peace - enactment	58105
1814	0267	0155	Act for the better regulating and collecting certain taxes within the city and county of Philadelphia - enactment Act for the better regulating and collecting certain taxes within the city and county of Philadelphia - enactment	58157
1814	0267	0154	Act for laying out a road from West Chester to M'Call's ferry - repeal Act for laying out a road from West Chester to M'Call's ferry - repeal	29008
1814	0269	0156	Act establishing an academy in the town of Indiana - enactment Act establishing an academy in the town of Indiana - enactment	92152
1814	0271	0158	Act for the relief of certain purchasers of lands in Wayne county, late the property of Henrietta Laura Pulteney - enactment Act for the relief of certain purchasers of lands in Wayne county, late the property of Henrietta Laura Pulteney - enactment	89765
1814	0271	0157	Act for the relief of Eleanor Hoffman - enactment Act for the relief of Eleanor Hoffman - enactment	30129
1814	0273	0159	Act extending the borough of Marietta in the county of Lancaster - enactment Act extending the borough of Marietta in the county of Lancaster - enactment	31624
1814	0274	0161	Act enabling the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from Pawling's ford bridge, on the river Schuylkill, to intersect the little Conestogoe turnpike road at or near the western line of Herman Pennepacker's land in the county o Act enabling the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from Pawling's ford bridge, on the river Schuylkill, to intersect the little Conestogoe turnpike road at or near the western line of Herman Pennepacker's land in the county o	124322
1814	0274	0160	Act to authorize the holding of adjourned courts of quarter sessions, in Allegheny county - enactment Act to authorize the holding of adjourned courts of quarter sessions, in Allegheny county - enactment	34606
1814	0277	0163	Act for the further establishment and regulation of election districts - enactment Act for the further establishment and regulation of election districts - enactment	122677
1814	0277	0162	Act establishing an Academy in the town of Franklin in Venango county and granting a sum of money thereto - repeal - parts of original Act establishing an Academy in the town of Franklin in Venango county and granting a sum of money thereto - repeal - parts of original	29007
1814	0281	0164	Act to revive and amend the charter of the bank of North America - enactment Act to revive and amend the charter of the bank of North America - enactment	69214
1814	0282	0165	Act vesting in the inhabitants of the town of Franklin, in Venango county, the right to a certain piece of ground now in use as a burial ground, and also a part of Otter-street adjoining the same - enactment Act vesting in the inhabitants of the town of Franklin, in Venango county, the right to a certain piece of ground now in use as a burial ground, and also a part of Otter-street adjoining the same - enactment	66670
1814	0283	0166	Act vesting the title of a certain piece of land in Toboyne township, in the county of Cumberland, in certain trustees, and their successors, for the use of a school - enactment Act vesting the title of a certain piece of land in Toboyne township, in the county of Cumberland, in certain trustees, and their successors, for the use of a school - enactment	65777
1814	0284	0167	Act to enable the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the river Susquehanna, at M'Call's ferry permanent bridge, on the state road, by Nathan Thompson, junior, and William Noble's store, to John G. Parks, thence to the Act to enable the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the river Susquehanna, at M'Call's ferry permanent bridge, on the state road, by Nathan Thompson, junior, and William Noble's store, to John G. Parks, thence to the	102229
1814	0287	0168	Act to remedy defects in the title to certain lots of land belonging to Chester Monthly Meeting, in Delaware county - enactment Act to remedy defects in the title to certain lots of land belonging to Chester Monthly Meeting, in Delaware county - enactment	51973
1814	0288	0170	Act to incorporate Gettysburg Steam mill and Manufacturing Company - enactment Act to incorporate Gettysburg Steam mill and Manufacturing Company - enactment	133311
1814	0288	0169	Act for the relief of James Woodburn - enactment Act for the relief of James Woodburn - enactment	33683
1814	0292	0172	Act to incorporate Stroudsburg Academy in the village of Stroudsburg in the county of Northampton - enactment Act to incorporate Stroudsburg Academy in the village of Stroudsburg in the county of Northampton - enactment	99771
1814	0292	0171	Act authorizing the trustees of the German reformed church of Heidleberg township, in the county of Lebanon, formerly Dauphin to sell and convey certain land therein mentioned - enactment Act authorizing the trustees of the German reformed church of Heidleberg township, in the county of Lebanon, formerly Dauphin to sell and convey certain land therein mentioned - enactment	35354
1814	0294	0173	Act to enable the governor of this commonwealth to incorporate a company for erecting a bridge over the river Delaware, near the town of Milford, in the county of Wayne - enactment Act to enable the governor of this commonwealth to incorporate a company for erecting a bridge over the river Delaware, near the town of Milford, in the county of Wayne - enactment	291483
1814	0302	0174	Act enabling Andrew Oliphant, guardian of William Smith, a lunatic, to sell and convey real estate - enactment Act enabling Andrew Oliphant, guardian of William Smith, a lunatic, to sell and convey real estate - enactment	62976
1814	0304	0176	Act authorizing Samuel Graves, guardian of the minor children of John Brewer, deceased, to sell and convey a lot of ground therein mentioned - enactment Act authorizing Samuel Graves, guardian of the minor children of John Brewer, deceased, to sell and convey a lot of ground therein mentioned - enactment	59228
1814	0304	0175	Act authorizing the sale of vacant lots within the city and county of Philadelphia, for taxes - enactment Act authorizing the sale of vacant lots within the city and county of Philadelphia, for taxes - enactment	31241
1814	0305	0177	Act to authorize the sale of the real estate of the late Henry Brustar, of the Northern Liberties, in the county of Philadelphia, deceased - enactment Act to authorize the sale of the real estate of the late Henry Brustar, of the Northern Liberties, in the county of Philadelphia, deceased - enactment	93233
1814	0307	0178	Act authorizing the appointment of an auctioneer for the borough of Pittsburg - enactment Act authorizing the appointment of an auctioneer for the borough of Pittsburg - enactment	94860
1814	0309	0179	Act relating to certain lands in Claverack township, late in the county of Luzerne, now in the county of Bradford - enactment Act relating to certain lands in Claverack township, late in the county of Luzerne, now in the county of Bradford - enactment	65773
1814	0310	0180	Act erecting parts of Northumberland county into separate counties to be called Union and Columbia - amend - suits transferred; acts of the clerk of the orphans' court made valid; extend to Columbia and Northumberland counties Act erecting parts of Northumberland county into separate counties to be called Union and Columbia - amend - suits transferred; acts of the clerk of the orphans' court made valid; extend to Columbia and Northumberland counties	64818
1814	0311	0181	Act confirming the title of William and Robert Purvis, aliens, to certain lands and a house and lot therein mentioned - enactment Act confirming the title of William and Robert Purvis, aliens, to certain lands and a house and lot therein mentioned - enactment	33293
1814	0312	0182	Act providing for the settlement of sundry accounts for military expenditures therein mentioned and for other purposes - enactment Act providing for the settlement of sundry accounts for military expenditures therein mentioned and for other purposes - enactment	33186
1814	0313	0184	Act to prohibit the sale of land for taxes, the property of the commonwealth, or on which the state has a lien, and for other purposes - enactment Act to prohibit the sale of land for taxes, the property of the commonwealth, or on which the state has a lien, and for other purposes - enactment	95522
1814	0313	0183	Act making compensation to the heirs of Daniel Brodhead, deceased, for certain lands valued and certified to Connecticut claimants in the county of Luzerne - enactment Act making compensation to the heirs of Daniel Brodhead, deceased, for certain lands valued and certified to Connecticut claimants in the county of Luzerne - enactment	34754
1814	0315	0185	Act for the relief of Timothy O'Neal, Peter Smith, Thomas Brodnox, John Murphy and Philip Kennedy, old soldiers - enactment Act for the relief of Timothy O'Neal, Peter Smith, Thomas Brodnox, John Murphy and Philip Kennedy, old soldiers - enactment	31617
1814	0316	0186	Act to authorize the governor to incorporate a company to erect a toll bridge over Juniata river, at or near Millerstown, in the county of Cumberland - enactment Act to authorize the governor to incorporate a company to erect a toll bridge over Juniata river, at or near Millerstown, in the county of Cumberland - enactment	64728
1814	0317	0187	Act incorporating the president, managers and company of the Anderson's ferry and York turnpike road - amend - additional commissioners; route to be changed; privileges of the company Act incorporating the president, managers and company of the Anderson's ferry and York turnpike road - amend - additional commissioners; route to be changed; privileges of the company	60917
1814	0318	0188	Act to authorize Abraham Brouse and Jacob Harman to sell a tract of land therein mentioned - enactment Act to authorize Abraham Brouse and Jacob Harman to sell a tract of land therein mentioned - enactment	72252
1814	0319	0189	Act for the regulation of the militia of this commonwealth - enactment Act for the regulation of the militia of this commonwealth - enactment	1465272
1814	0352	0190	Act establishing a Fee bill - enactment Act establishing a Fee bill - enactment	507109
1814	0365	0191	Act to incorporate the district of Southwark - amend - compensation of wood corders to be fixed by commissioners Act to incorporate the district of Southwark - amend - compensation of wood corders to be fixed by commissioners	35688
1814	0366	0192	Act to incorporate a company for making an artificial road by the best and nearest route from the Philadelphia and Lancaster turnpike road, through the village of Strasburg in Lancaster county to the Susquehanna bridge at M'Call's ferry, and from thence t Act to incorporate a company for making an artificial road by the best and nearest route from the Philadelphia and Lancaster turnpike road, through the village of Strasburg in Lancaster county to the Susquehanna bridge at M'Call's ferry, and from thence t	439073

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