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Regular Session of 1818

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Year	Page	Act	Subject	Size (KB)
1818	0001	0001	An act to provide for filling the vacancy in the Office of State Treasurer, occasioned by the resignation of William Findlay, late State Treasurer - enactment An act to provide for filling the vacancy in the Office of State Treasurer, occasioned by the resignation of William Findlay, late State Treasurer - enactment	65808
1818	0002	0002	An act for the relief of Michael Dearmond, an old soldier - enactment An act for the relief of Michael Dearmond, an old soldier - enactment	78436
1818	0003	0003	An act for the appointment of constables in the borough of Greencastle, in Franklin county - enactment An act for the appointment of constables in the borough of Greencastle, in Franklin county - enactment	41665
1818	0004	0004	An act for the benefit of John M. Read, Henry M. Read and Margaret M. Read - enactment An act for the benefit of John M. Read, Henry M. Read and Margaret M. Read - enactment	78285
1818	0005	0006	An act confirming the titles of Jacob Smith, to certain real estate therein mentioned - enactment An act confirming the titles of Jacob Smith, to certain real estate therein mentioned - enactment	72640
1818	0005	0005	An act for the relief of Isaac Raymond, an old soldier - enactment An act for the relief of Isaac Raymond, an old soldier - enactment	33692
1818	0006	0007	An act supplementary to "An act to confirm and amend the charter of incorporation of the United Swedish Lutheran Churches of Wicaco, Kingsessing and Upper Merion, called Gloria Dei, St. James's, and Christ Church - amend - ground rents An act supplementary to "An act to confirm and amend the charter of incorporation of the United Swedish Lutheran Churches of Wicaco, Kingsessing and Upper Merion, called Gloria Dei, St. James's, and Christ Church - amend - ground rents	82214
1818	0007	0008	An act to vest in Mary Cook the right of this commonwealth to the estate of her husband John Cook, formerly of Chester county, deceased - enactment An act to vest in Mary Cook the right of this commonwealth to the estate of her husband John Cook, formerly of Chester county, deceased - enactment	79926
1818	0008	0009	An act to vest in Ann Gibson the right of this commonwealth to the estate of her son Randolph M'Donald, formerly of the city of Philadelphia, deceased - enactment An act to vest in Ann Gibson the right of this commonwealth to the estate of her son Randolph M'Donald, formerly of the city of Philadelphia, deceased - enactment	67077
1818	0009	0010	An act to vest in Catharine Herman the right of this commonwealth to the estate of Samuel Herman, deceased - enactment An act to vest in Catharine Herman the right of this commonwealth to the estate of Samuel Herman, deceased - enactment	30418
1818	0010	0012	An act to enable the administrators of the estate of John Lamb, late of Cumberland county, deceased, to convey certain real estate therein mentioned - enactment An act to enable the administrators of the estate of John Lamb, late of Cumberland county, deceased, to convey certain real estate therein mentioned - enactment	71177
1818	0010	0011	An act authorising John Shreve, Samuel Coope and Jesse Townsend, administrators of the estate of Jonah Cadwalader, to grant and convey certain real estate - enactment An act authorising John Shreve, Samuel Coope and Jesse Townsend, administrators of the estate of Jonah Cadwalader, to grant and convey certain real estate - enactment	37410
1818	0011	0013	An act to vest in Sophia Bargman the right of this commonwealth in and to the estate real and personal of her husband John C. Bargman, of Huntingdon county - enactment An act to vest in Sophia Bargman the right of this commonwealth in and to the estate real and personal of her husband John C. Bargman, of Huntingdon county - enactment	73454
1818	0013	0015	An act to increase the number of constables in the township of Germantown, in the county of Philadelphia - enactment An act to increase the number of constables in the township of Germantown, in the county of Philadelphia - enactment	34945
1818	0014	0016	An act to authorise the Governor to incorporate the President, Managers and Company of the New Milford and Montrose Turnpike Road - enactment An act to authorise the Governor to incorporate the President, Managers and Company of the New Milford and Montrose Turnpike Road - enactment	150830
1818	0016	0017	An act to enable Christian Cline and John Ditman, administrators of Henry Ditman, deceased, to convey certain real estate - enactment An act to enable Christian Cline and John Ditman, administrators of Henry Ditman, deceased, to convey certain real estate - enactment	129354
1818	0018	0018	An act to authorise John Eisenhard, one of the administrators of the estate of Andrew Eisenhard, late of Lehigh county, deceased, to complete the title of certain real estate therein mentioned - enactment An act to authorise John Eisenhard, one of the administrators of the estate of Andrew Eisenhard, late of Lehigh county, deceased, to complete the title of certain real estate therein mentioned - enactment	37911
1818	0019	0020	An act to enable the committee of the estate of Joseph Wharton, a lunatic, to sell and convey the real estate of the said Joseph Wharton - enactment An act to enable the committee of the estate of Joseph Wharton, a lunatic, to sell and convey the real estate of the said Joseph Wharton - enactment	81586
1818	0019	0019	A supplement to "An act declaring the rivers Codorus and Conewago in the county of York, public highways, and for other purposes therein mentioned - amend - no seine or brush net A supplement to "An act declaring the rivers Codorus and Conewago in the county of York, public highways, and for other purposes therein mentioned - amend - no seine or brush net	36732
1818	0021	0022	An act to enable James Irwin and William Parks, administrators of the estate of John Christy, late of Allegheny county, deceased, to convey certain real estate therein mentioned - enactment An act to enable James Irwin and William Parks, administrators of the estate of John Christy, late of Allegheny county, deceased, to convey certain real estate therein mentioned - enactment	70646
1818	0021	0021	An act for the relief of Agnes Crawford, the widow of an old soldier - enactment An act for the relief of Agnes Crawford, the widow of an old soldier - enactment	36491
1818	0022	0023	An act authorising the Orphans' court of Greene county to decree a sale of the real estate of Jacob Wolmer, deceased - enactment An act authorising the Orphans' court of Greene county to decree a sale of the real estate of Jacob Wolmer, deceased - enactment	81127
1818	0024	0025	An act to enable Mary Benezet to dispose of certain real estate - enactment An act to enable Mary Benezet to dispose of certain real estate - enactment	74575
1818	0024	0024	An act authorising the Orphans' court of Northampton county to order the executors of Dewalt Albrecht to sell lands - enactment An act authorising the Orphans' court of Northampton county to order the executors of Dewalt Albrecht to sell lands - enactment	38339
1818	0025	0026	An act to release to Appollonia Hitner the claim of this commonwealth to a certain lot and building in the city of Philadelphia - enactment An act to release to Appollonia Hitner the claim of this commonwealth to a certain lot and building in the city of Philadelphia - enactment	75826
1818	0026	0027	An act relating to the Philadelphia society for the establishment and support of Charity schools - enactment An act relating to the Philadelphia society for the establishment and support of Charity schools - enactment	74704
1818	0027	0028	An act authorising the Governor to incorporate the Berwick Water Company - enactment An act authorising the Governor to incorporate the Berwick Water Company - enactment	293987
1818	0032	0029	An act to erect the town of Berwick, in the counties of Columbia and Luzerne, into a Borough - enactment An act to erect the town of Berwick, in the counties of Columbia and Luzerne, into a Borough - enactment	298224
1818	0038	0030	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 for other purposes - enactment 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 for other purposes - enactment	1426802
1818	0063	0031	An act to authorise the Orphan's Court of Chester county to appoint trustees under the will of Caleb Peirce, deceased - enactment An act to authorise the Orphan's Court of Chester county to appoint trustees under the will of Caleb Peirce, deceased - enactment	79827
1818	0064	0032	An act to suspend the collection of the debt due to the Commonwealth, by the late John Cadwallader, of Huntingdon county, deceased - enactment An act to suspend the collection of the debt due to the Commonwealth, by the late John Cadwallader, of Huntingdon county, deceased - enactment	37489
1818	0065	0034	A supplement to "An act regulating Banks - amend - charters of the bank of Washington and the Northampton bank revived A supplement to "An act regulating Banks - amend - charters of the bank of Washington and the Northampton bank revived	81447
1818	0065	0033	An act relative to the Health Office in the port of Philadelphia - enactment An act relative to the Health Office in the port of Philadelphia - enactment	39287
1818	0066	0035	An act for regulating the importation of German and other passengers - enactment An act for regulating the importation of German and other passengers - enactment	370131
1818	0072	0036	A supplement to "An 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 - erect or extend a wharf into the tideway of the Delaware A supplement to "An 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 - erect or extend a wharf into the tideway of the Delaware	95991
1818	0074	0037	An act authorising the Governor to incorporate the president and managers of the Armstrong, Indiana and Cambria turnpike road company - enactment An act authorising the Governor to incorporate the president and managers of the Armstrong, Indiana and Cambria turnpike road company - enactment	594413
1818	0085	0039	An act confirming the title of Thomas Logan to a message and tract of land situate in Air township, Bedford county - enactment An act confirming the title of Thomas Logan to a message and tract of land situate in Air township, Bedford county - enactment	84338
1818	0085	0038	An act declaring Powel's Creek in the county of Dauphin, a public highway from the mouth of said creek to the forks thereof - enactment An act declaring Powel's Creek in the county of Dauphin, a public highway from the mouth of said creek to the forks thereof - enactment	43199
1818	0086	0040	A further supplement to "An act for establishing and building a bridge across the Raystown branch of Juniata - amend - rate of toll; penalty on persons riding out of walk in crossing the chain bridge over the Juniata A further supplement to "An act for establishing and building a bridge across the Raystown branch of Juniata - amend - rate of toll; penalty on persons riding out of walk in crossing the chain bridge over the Juniata	78708
1818	0087	0041	An act to authorise the executors of David Smith, late of Westmoreland county, deceased, to convey a certain part of a tract of land in Fayette county - enactment An act to authorise the executors of David Smith, late of Westmoreland county, deceased, to convey a certain part of a tract of land in Fayette county - enactment	74575
1818	0088	0042	An act for the relief of William M'Clean - enactment An act for the relief of William M'Clean - enactment	80403
1818	0089	0043	An act Incorporating the Presbyterian Congregation of Salem in Derry township, in the county of Westmoreland - enactment An act Incorporating the Presbyterian Congregation of Salem in Derry township, in the county of Westmoreland - enactment	86724
1818	0090	0044	An act granting a sum of money to the county of York, for the purposes therein mentioned - enactment An act granting a sum of money to the county of York, for the purposes therein mentioned - enactment	86959
1818	0091	0045	A further supplement to "An act to enable the Governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road beginning at the west end of the Lancaster and Middletown turnpike road at or near Middletown, from thence to the line of William Maclay's land A further supplement to "An act to enable the Governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road beginning at the west end of the Lancaster and Middletown turnpike road at or near Middletown, from thence to the line of William Maclay's land	43639
1818	0092	0047	An act to enable Conrad Kirshner, Jacob Philips, John Staudt and Jacob Schwenk, members of the Lutheran Congregation of St. Paul's Church in Manheim township, in Schuylkill county, to convey certain real estate therein mentioned - enactment An act to enable Conrad Kirshner, Jacob Philips, John Staudt and Jacob Schwenk, members of the Lutheran Congregation of St. Paul's Church in Manheim township, in Schuylkill county, to convey certain real estate therein mentioned - enactment	81116
1818	0092	0046	A supplement to "An act relative to the building of certain bridges over the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers opposite Pittsburg - amend - authority of governor to draw warrant for erecting a bridge over the river Monongahela A supplement to "An act relative to the building of certain bridges over the Monongahela and Allegheny rivers opposite Pittsburg - amend - authority of governor to draw warrant for erecting a bridge over the river Monongahela	39538
1818	0093	0048	An act in relation to arms, camp equipage, military stores and other articles furnished by the state of Pennsylvania, in the late war with Great Britain - enactment An act in relation to arms, camp equipage, military stores and other articles furnished by the state of Pennsylvania, in the late war with Great Britain - enactment	85041
1818	0094	0049	An act to erect the town of Chester and its vicinity, in the county of Delaware, into a borough, and for other purposes therein mentioned - enactment An act to erect the town of Chester and its vicinity, in the county of Delaware, into a borough, and for other purposes therein mentioned - enactment	236979
1818	0099	0050	An act to authorise John Ernst and Samuel Sherer to erect a toll bridge over Swatara creek, at or near the place usually known by the name of "Ernst's" or "Sherer's Ferry," in the county of Dauphin - enactment An act to authorise John Ernst and Samuel Sherer to erect a toll bridge over Swatara creek, at or near the place usually known by the name of "Ernst's" or "Sherer's Ferry," in the county of Dauphin - enactment	262777
1818	0103	0051	An act granting part of a lot of ground in the borough of Beaver the property of this commonwealth, to Thomas Henry and John R. Shanon - enactment An act granting part of a lot of ground in the borough of Beaver the property of this commonwealth, to Thomas Henry and John R. Shanon - enactment	86622
1818	0104	0052	An act to compel trustees to account in certain cases, and for other purposes - enactment An act to compel trustees to account in certain cases, and for other purposes - enactment	88511
1818	0105	0053	An act regulating the building of mill dams on the Raystown branch of the Juniata, in Bedford county - enactment An act regulating the building of mill dams on the Raystown branch of the Juniata, in Bedford county - enactment	84371
1818	0106	0054	An act to enable William Forster, guardian of William Kratzer, the minor child of John Kratzer, deceased, to sell and convey two lots of ground therein mentioned - enactment An act to enable William Forster, guardian of William Kratzer, the minor child of John Kratzer, deceased, to sell and convey two lots of ground therein mentioned - enactment	83246
1818	0107	0055	An act to establish a thirteenth judicial district - enactment An act to establish a thirteenth judicial district - enactment	85541
1818	0108	0056	An act to annul the marriage of John Merrills and Marinda his wife - enactment An act to annul the marriage of John Merrills and Marinda his wife - enactment	82325
1818	0109	0057	An act for the relief of the widow and heirs of James Carson, deceased, late recorder of deeds for the city and county of Philadelphia - enactment An act for the relief of the widow and heirs of James Carson, deceased, late recorder of deeds for the city and county of Philadelphia - enactment	86148
1818	0110	0058	A supplement to "An act to empower the Board of Wardens for the port of Philadelphia, to collect a certain duty on tonnage, for the purposes therein mentioned - amend - board of wardens authorised to repair piers and roads; compensation to be paid by mast A supplement to "An act to empower the Board of Wardens for the port of Philadelphia, to collect a certain duty on tonnage, for the purposes therein mentioned - amend - board of wardens authorised to repair piers and roads; compensation to be paid by mast	89836
1818	0111	0059	An act for the inspection of herring, shad and other salted fish in the borough of Columbia, in the county of Lancaster, and in the city of Pittsburg, in the county of Allegheny - enactment An act for the inspection of herring, shad and other salted fish in the borough of Columbia, in the county of Lancaster, and in the city of Pittsburg, in the county of Allegheny - enactment	213188
1818	0113	0113	An act establishing an Academy at Danville, in the county of Columbia - enactment An act establishing an Academy at Danville, in the county of Columbia - enactment	130758
1818	0115	0061	An act to vest in Lydia Bowdery the right of this Commonwealth to the estate of her husband George Bowdery, late of the county of Northumberland, deceased - enactment An act to vest in Lydia Bowdery the right of this Commonwealth to the estate of her husband George Bowdery, late of the county of Northumberland, deceased - enactment	73672
1818	0115	0060	A further supplement to "An act for the sale of the residue of the reserve Tract of Land at the mouth of Big Beaver creek - amend - limitation continued A further supplement to "An act for the sale of the residue of the reserve Tract of Land at the mouth of Big Beaver creek - amend - limitation continued	37626
1818	0116	0062	An act for dividing the incorporated district of the Northern Liberties, in the county of Philadelphia, into Wards, and for other purposes - enactment An act for dividing the incorporated district of the Northern Liberties, in the county of Philadelphia, into Wards, and for other purposes - enactment	190260
1818	0119	0063	An act vesting in the corporation of the city of Philadelphia a certain lot of ground for the purposes therein mentioned - enactment An act vesting in the corporation of the city of Philadelphia a certain lot of ground for the purposes therein mentioned - enactment	80236
1818	0120	0064	An act to aid in erecting a bridge over Limestone run in the borough of Milton, in the county of Northumberland - enactment An act to aid in erecting a bridge over Limestone run in the borough of Milton, in the county of Northumberland - enactment	83091
1818	0122	0065	A supplement to "An act for incorporating St. Paul's Church in the city of Philadelphia - amend - name and title changed; powers of investing funds enlarged; vacancies in the vestry; income limited A supplement to "An act for incorporating St. Paul's Church in the city of Philadelphia - amend - name and title changed; powers of investing funds enlarged; vacancies in the vestry; income limited	143094
1818	0124	0066	An act to provide for the education of children at public expense within the city and county of Philadelphia - enactment An act to provide for the education of children at public expense within the city and county of Philadelphia - enactment	364722
1818	0130	0067	An act to annex parts of Columbia and Luzerne counties, to the county of Schuylkill - enactment An act to annex parts of Columbia and Luzerne counties, to the county of Schuylkill - enactment	92634
1818	0132	0069	An act in aid of the Harrisburg Academy - enactment An act in aid of the Harrisburg Academy - enactment	78370
1818	0132	0068	An act authorising the sale of the real estate of Richard Chester, deceased - enactment An act authorising the sale of the real estate of Richard Chester, deceased - enactment	43131
1818	0133	0070	An act granting a review on a part of a State Road laid out from John G. Parke's to M'Call's Ferry - enactment An act granting a review on a part of a State Road laid out from John G. Parke's to M'Call's Ferry - enactment	76044
1818	0134	0071	An act to enable Mary Reed, administratrix, and Jacob Reed, administrator of the estate of Thomas Reed, deceased, and John Lackey, surviving administrator of the estate of Charles Clark, deceased, to convey certain tracts of land - enactment An act to enable Mary Reed, administratrix, and Jacob Reed, administrator of the estate of Thomas Reed, deceased, and John Lackey, surviving administrator of the estate of Charles Clark, deceased, to convey certain tracts of land - enactment	80016
1818	0136	0072	A supplement to "An act to incorporate the district of Spring Garden - amend - real estate lien; powers of the superintendant of police A supplement to "An act to incorporate the district of Spring Garden - amend - real estate lien; powers of the superintendant of police	35702
1818	0137	0073	An act supplementary to "An act to authorise the inhabitants of the Northern Liberties within a certain described part thereof, to regulate the streets, lanes and alleys within the same, and for other purposes therein mentioned - amend - first division An act supplementary to "An act to authorise the inhabitants of the Northern Liberties within a certain described part thereof, to regulate the streets, lanes and alleys within the same, and for other purposes therein mentioned - amend - first division	95020
1818	0138	0074	An act to provide for the erection of a State Penitentiary on the public land adjoining the town of Allegheny opposite Pittsburg, in the county of Allegheny, and for other purposes - enactment An act to provide for the erection of a State Penitentiary on the public land adjoining the town of Allegheny opposite Pittsburg, in the county of Allegheny, and for other purposes - enactment	162308
1818	0141	0076	An act authorising the incorporation of the Pittsburg and Steubenville Turnpike Road Company - enactment An act authorising the incorporation of the Pittsburg and Steubenville Turnpike Road Company - enactment	247770
1818	0141	0075	A supplement to "An act to incorporate the Bible Society of Philadelphia - amend - sum payable on admission and annually A supplement to "An act to incorporate the Bible Society of Philadelphia - amend - sum payable on admission and annually	37874
1818	0145	0077	An act declaring the west branch of Oil Creek in the county of Crawford, a public highway - enactment An act declaring the west branch of Oil Creek in the county of Crawford, a public highway - enactment	80436
1818	0146	0078	An act for the relief of certain devisees of Mary Andrews - enactment An act for the relief of certain devisees of Mary Andrews - enactment	76959
1818	0147	0079	An act to change the Branch bank of Philadelphia at Washington, into an original institution - enactment An act to change the Branch bank of Philadelphia at Washington, into an original institution - enactment	540214
1818	0157	0080	An act incorporating the first Presbyterian Congregation, in the borough of Easton, in the county of Northampton - enactment An act incorporating the first Presbyterian Congregation, in the borough of Easton, in the county of Northampton - enactment	191812
1818	0160	0081	A further supplement to "An act authorising the incorporation of two companies for making an artificial road from Northumberland to Waterford - amend - points where road may commence; oath taken by the president and managers A further supplement to "An act authorising the incorporation of two companies for making an artificial road from Northumberland to Waterford - amend - points where road may commence; oath taken by the president and managers	84119
1818	0161	0082	An act authorising John Neal to build a Toll Bridge across the Monongahela river, in the counties of Washington and Westmoreland, at the town of Columbia - enactment An act authorising John Neal to build a Toll Bridge across the Monongahela river, in the counties of Washington and Westmoreland, at the town of Columbia - enactment	143655
1818	0163	0083	A supplement to "An act authorising the Governor to incorporate the Easton Water Company - amend - use of common seal; rules relative to the certificates of stock A supplement to "An act authorising the Governor to incorporate the Easton Water Company - amend - use of common seal; rules relative to the certificates of stock	89739
1818	0164	0084	An act authorising the incorporation of the Gettysburg and Hagerstown Turnpike Road Company - enactment An act authorising the incorporation of the Gettysburg and Hagerstown Turnpike Road Company - enactment	215631
1818	0168	0085	An act authorising the trustees of the incorporated Presbyterian Congregation of Middle Octorara in the county of Lancaster, to sell certain real estate - enactment An act authorising the trustees of the incorporated Presbyterian Congregation of Middle Octorara in the county of Lancaster, to sell certain real estate - enactment	80744
1818	0169	0086	An act to incorporate the trustees of the Newtown Common in the county of Bucks - enactment An act to incorporate the trustees of the Newtown Common in the county of Bucks - enactment	144302
1818	0172	0088	An act to authorise the Secretary of the Land Office to exemplify letters of attorney - enactment An act to authorise the Secretary of the Land Office to exemplify letters of attorney - enactment	69972
1818	0172	0087	An act for the further compensation of the commissioners appointed to explore the route of the intended Canal from the Tioga river to the Seneca lake - enactment An act for the further compensation of the commissioners appointed to explore the route of the intended Canal from the Tioga river to the Seneca lake - enactment	35110
1818	0174	0089	An act authorising Sarah W. Fisher, Coleman Fisher and S. Rhoads Fisher, administrators of the estate of Samuel W. Fisher, deceased, to sell certain lands therein mentioned - enactment An act authorising Sarah W. Fisher, Coleman Fisher and S. Rhoads Fisher, administrators of the estate of Samuel W. Fisher, deceased, to sell certain lands therein mentioned - enactment	79710
1818	0175	0090	An act granting relief to James English, a sergeant in the revolutionary army - enactment An act granting relief to James English, a sergeant in the revolutionary army - enactment	30328
1818	0176	0091	An act releasing to Catharine Knoll in trust for the heirs or devisees of her husband George Knoll, the right of this commonwealth to certain escheated estate - enactment An act releasing to Catharine Knoll in trust for the heirs or devisees of her husband George Knoll, the right of this commonwealth to certain escheated estate - enactment	89184
1818	0177	0092	An act incorporating the Roman Catholic Congregation of Christ's Church, in the borough of Chambersburg, in the county of Franklin - enactment An act incorporating the Roman Catholic Congregation of Christ's Church, in the borough of Chambersburg, in the county of Franklin - enactment	208396
1818	0181	0093	An act to empower the courts of quarter sessions of the counties of Berks, Lebanon and Dauphin to vacate parts of a certain state road in said counties - enactment An act to empower the courts of quarter sessions of the counties of Berks, Lebanon and Dauphin to vacate parts of a certain state road in said counties - enactment	34914
1818	0182	0094	An act establishing a standard weight for grain and foreign salt - enactment An act establishing a standard weight for grain and foreign salt - enactment	37994
1818	0183	0095	A further supplement to "An act to enable executors and administrators by leave of the court to convey lands and tenements contracted for with their decedents, and for other purposes - amend - compel performance of parol contracts; consideration money A further supplement to "An act to enable executors and administrators by leave of the court to convey lands and tenements contracted for with their decedents, and for other purposes - amend - compel performance of parol contracts; consideration money	145764
1818	0185	0096	An act for the relief of Henry Guthardt, and other old soldiers - enactment An act for the relief of Henry Guthardt, and other old soldiers - enactment	83184
1818	0186	0097	An act for the election of certain constables - enactment An act for the election of certain constables - enactment	191389
1818	0189	0098	A supplement to "An act for securing the city of Philadelphia and the neighbourhood thereof from damage by gunpowder - amend - gunpowder regulated; number of kegs shipped on one vessel; removing from the U.S. arsenal or state magazine; board of wardens A supplement to "An act for securing the city of Philadelphia and the neighbourhood thereof from damage by gunpowder - amend - gunpowder regulated; number of kegs shipped on one vessel; removing from the U.S. arsenal or state magazine; board of wardens	138215
1818	0191	0099	An act to authorise the Governor to incorporate a company for the purpose of erecting a bridge over the west branch of the river Susquehanna at Dunsburg, in Lycoming county - enactment An act to authorise the Governor to incorporate a company for the purpose of erecting a bridge over the west branch of the river Susquehanna at Dunsburg, in Lycoming county - enactment	246145
1818	0195	0100	An act authorising the administrators of William Pollock, deceased, to sell and convey certain real estate therein mentioned - enactment An act authorising the administrators of William Pollock, deceased, to sell and convey certain real estate therein mentioned - enactment	69604
1818	0196	0101	A further supplement to "An act to regulate the payment of costs on indictments - amend - four dollars made payable to the county in criminal cases A further supplement to "An act to regulate the payment of costs on indictments - amend - four dollars made payable to the county in criminal cases	31990
1818	0197	0102	An act to improve the navigation of the river Lehigh - enactment An act to improve the navigation of the river Lehigh - enactment	498586
1818	0206	0103	An act relating to auctioneers - enactment An act relating to auctioneers - enactment	39033
1818	0207	0105	An act to incorporate the city of Lancaster - enactment An act to incorporate the city of Lancaster - enactment	616909
1818	0207	0104	An act to aid president, directors and company for erecting a permanent bridge over the river Susquehanna at or near M'Call's ferry, in the county of Lancaster - enactment An act to aid president, directors and company for erecting a permanent bridge over the river Susquehanna at or near M'Call's ferry, in the county of Lancaster - enactment	36543
1818	0219	0106	A further supplement to "An Act to enable the Governor 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 A further supplement to "An Act to enable the Governor 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	85973
1818	0220	0107	An act for the relief of Sarah Sassaman - enactment An act for the relief of Sarah Sassaman - enactment	42900
1818	0221	0108	An act to incorporate "The Philadelphia and Pittsburg Transporting Company" - enactment An act to incorporate "The Philadelphia and Pittsburg Transporting Company" - enactment	147960
1818	0223	0109	An act authorising the incorporation of the Mercersburg and Hancock Turnpike Road Company - enactment An act authorising the incorporation of the Mercersburg and Hancock Turnpike Road Company - enactment	239250
1818	0227	0110	A supplement to "An act to improve the navigation of the river Delaware, and for other purposes - amend - 3 dollars per day allowed the commissioners A supplement to "An act to improve the navigation of the river Delaware, and for other purposes - amend - 3 dollars per day allowed the commissioners	74210
1818	0228	0111	An act to enable George W. Tyron, guardian of Daniel Stewart Beideman, minor child of Daniel Beideman, deceased, to sell certain real estate therein mentioned - enactment An act to enable George W. Tyron, guardian of Daniel Stewart Beideman, minor child of Daniel Beideman, deceased, to sell certain real estate therein mentioned - enactment	75628
1818	0229	0112	An act making provisions for the collection of certain road and county taxes assessed upon unseated lands now within the counties of Bradford and Susquehanna - enactment An act making provisions for the collection of certain road and county taxes assessed upon unseated lands now within the counties of Bradford and Susquehanna - enactment	136511
1818	0233	0114	An act to suspend for a time the making certain sections of a state road in Allegheny and Somerset counties, laid out in pursuance of an act of the General Assembly of this Commonwealth, entitled, "An act authorising the Governor to appoint commissioners An act to suspend for a time the making certain sections of a state road in Allegheny and Somerset counties, laid out in pursuance of an act of the General Assembly of this Commonwealth, entitled, "An act authorising the Governor to appoint commissioners	77827
1818	0234	0115	A supplement to "An act providing for the sale of the State House and State House Square in the city of Philadelphia - amend - commissioners to deliver possession of the lower part of the State House to the mayor, aldermen, and citizens of Philadelphia A supplement to "An act providing for the sale of the State House and State House Square in the city of Philadelphia - amend - commissioners to deliver possession of the lower part of the State House to the mayor, aldermen, and citizens of Philadelphia	80250
1818	0235	0116	An act to compensate Thomas Stokely, a captain of rangers serving on the frontiers during the revolutionary war - enactment An act to compensate Thomas Stokely, a captain of rangers serving on the frontiers during the revolutionary war - enactment	88740
1818	0236	0117	An act to establish a fourteenth judicial district, and for other purposes - enactment An act to establish a fourteenth judicial district, and for other purposes - enactment	92900
1818	0238	0118	An act to authorise the administrators of Richard Maris, late of the city of Philadelphia, merchant, deceased, to sell and convey certain real estate of the intestate in the counties of Luzerne and Susquehanna - enactment An act to authorise the administrators of Richard Maris, late of the city of Philadelphia, merchant, deceased, to sell and convey certain real estate of the intestate in the counties of Luzerne and Susquehanna - enactment	88235
1818	0239	0119	A supplement to "An act for holding special courts of common pleas - amend - in what cases suits shall be subject to the jurisdiction of special courts of common pleas A supplement to "An act for holding special courts of common pleas - amend - in what cases suits shall be subject to the jurisdiction of special courts of common pleas	84172
1818	0240	0120	An act to confirm to John Ewing Porter the name of John Ewing Parker, and to confirm to Samuel Tate the name of Samuel Tate Swansy - enactment An act to confirm to John Ewing Porter the name of John Ewing Parker, and to confirm to Samuel Tate the name of Samuel Tate Swansy - enactment	43884
1818	0241	0122	A supplement to "An act authorising the Governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the Narrows at Big Eddy by Bethany, to the intersection of the Milford and Owego turnpike with the Clifford and Wilkesbarre turnpike, in Luzerne A supplement to "An act authorising the Governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the Narrows at Big Eddy by Bethany, to the intersection of the Milford and Owego turnpike with the Clifford and Wilkesbarre turnpike, in Luzerne	78811
1818	0241	0121	An act to provide for the payment of certain monies expended in examining the rivers Susquehanna and Delaware - enactment An act to provide for the payment of certain monies expended in examining the rivers Susquehanna and Delaware - enactment	39819
1818	0242	0123	An act to enable William Tilghman to sell and convey certain real estate - enactment An act to enable William Tilghman to sell and convey certain real estate - enactment	134408
1818	0244	0124	An act authorising the Governor of this Commonwealth to procure on loan, a certain sum therein mentioned - enactment An act authorising the Governor of this Commonwealth to procure on loan, a certain sum therein mentioned - enactment	81949
1818	0245	0125	An act for laying out and opening a state road from Meadville to the west line of Pennsylvania, and for other purposes - enactment An act for laying out and opening a state road from Meadville to the west line of Pennsylvania, and for other purposes - enactment	81310
1818	0247	0127	An act making appropriations to defray certain expenses of government therein mentioned, and for other purposes - enactment An act making appropriations to defray certain expenses of government therein mentioned, and for other purposes - enactment	89905
1818	0247	0126	An act granting to the American Antiquarian Society a copy of the laws and journals of this commonwealth - enactment An act granting to the American Antiquarian Society a copy of the laws and journals of this commonwealth - enactment	38977
1818	0249	0128	An act authorising the Governor to incorporate a company to make a turnpike road from Tunkhannock in Luzerne county, to Wysox in Bradford county - enactment An act authorising the Governor to incorporate a company to make a turnpike road from Tunkhannock in Luzerne county, to Wysox in Bradford county - enactment	144739
1818	0251	0129	To repeal "An act to raise by way of lottery a sum not exceeding three thousand dollars, to defray the expenses of building a church in the town of Somerset, and for other purposes - repeal To repeal "An act to raise by way of lottery a sum not exceeding three thousand dollars, to defray the expenses of building a church in the town of Somerset, and for other purposes - repeal	95605
1818	0253	0130	An act to authorise the Governor to incorporate a company for the purpose of making and erecting a permanent bridge over the river Susquehanna, in the counties of Dauphin and Cumberland, at or near Clark's Ferry, and to revive, continue and amend the act An act to authorise the Governor to incorporate a company for the purpose of making and erecting a permanent bridge over the river Susquehanna, in the counties of Dauphin and Cumberland, at or near Clark's Ferry, and to revive, continue and amend the act	195341
1818	0256	0131	A supplement to "An act authorising a loan of money to colonel Rees Hill" - amend - authority of governor A supplement to "An act authorising a loan of money to colonel Rees Hill" - amend - authority of governor	74677
1818	0257	0132	An act further to suspend the opening of certain streets, lanes and alleys in the district of Southwark - enactment An act further to suspend the opening of certain streets, lanes and alleys in the district of Southwark - enactment	38795
1818	0258	0134	A further supplement to "An act to regulate the trials of contested elections" - amend - petition contesting election of governor A further supplement to "An act to regulate the trials of contested elections" - amend - petition contesting election of governor	83763
1818	0258	0133	An act altering the time of holding the courts in the sixth judicial district - enactment An act altering the time of holding the courts in the sixth judicial district - enactment	41418
1818	0260	0136	A supplement to "An act to provide for selling the several reserved tracts of land adjoining the towns of Eric, Franklin, Warren and Waterford - amend - time extended; what payment shall be an equivalent for the conditions of settlement A supplement to "An act to provide for selling the several reserved tracts of land adjoining the towns of Eric, Franklin, Warren and Waterford - amend - time extended; what payment shall be an equivalent for the conditions of settlement	73057
1818	0260	0135	An act for the relief of the late State Treasurer - enactment An act for the relief of the late State Treasurer - enactment	37106
1818	0261	0137	A supplement to "An act to enable the Governor to incorporate a company to make an artificial road from the court house in the borough of Lewistown, to Alexander Reed's in Kishacoquillas valley - amend - extend road; increase capital stock A supplement to "An act to enable the Governor to incorporate a company to make an artificial road from the court house in the borough of Lewistown, to Alexander Reed's in Kishacoquillas valley - amend - extend road; increase capital stock	76098
1818	0262	0138	A supplement to "An act to incorporate and endow an Academy or Public School in the borough of Reading, in the county of Berks - amend - patent for the land A supplement to "An act to incorporate and endow an Academy or Public School in the borough of Reading, in the county of Berks - amend - patent for the land	40151
1818	0263	0140	An act to alter the time of holding the courts of Quarter Sessions and Common Pleas in the county of Dauphin - enactment An act to alter the time of holding the courts of Quarter Sessions and Common Pleas in the county of Dauphin - enactment	78684
1818	0263	0139	An act to annex part of Wayne township in Lycoming county, to Miles township in Centre county - enactment An act to annex part of Wayne township in Lycoming county, to Miles township in Centre county - enactment	40214
1818	0264	0141	An act declaring Bennett's branch of Sinnamahoning in the county of Clearfield, a public highway - enactment An act declaring Bennett's branch of Sinnamahoning in the county of Clearfield, a public highway - enactment	82077
1818	0265	0142	An act to authorise the Governor to incorporate a company to make an artificial road, to commence at the most suitable place on the United States' turnpike road, between Brownsville and Frost's tavern, Fayette county, thence through Connelsville, the An act to authorise the Governor to incorporate a company to make an artificial road, to commence at the most suitable place on the United States' turnpike road, between Brownsville and Frost's tavern, Fayette county, thence through Connelsville, the	200389
1818	0268	0143	An act relative to the boroughs of Waynesburg and Greensburg - enactment An act relative to the boroughs of Waynesburg and Greensburg - enactment	45706
1818	0270	0145	An act authorising the Governor to appoint commissioners to view and lay out certain state roads therein mentioned - enactment An act authorising the Governor to appoint commissioners to view and lay out certain state roads therein mentioned - enactment	152118
1818	0272	0146	An act extending the benefits of "An act securing to mechanics and others payment for their labor and materials in erecting any house or other building in the city and county of Philadelphia - amend - extending to the mechanics and others of the county An act extending the benefits of "An act securing to mechanics and others payment for their labor and materials in erecting any house or other building in the city and county of Philadelphia - amend - extending to the mechanics and others of the county	85877
1818	0273	0147	An act appropriating the monies arising from fines and forfeitures to county purposes - enactment An act appropriating the monies arising from fines and forfeitures to county purposes - enactment	83535
1818	0274	0148	A supplement to "An act for directing the mode of distributing the donation lands promised to the troops of this commonwealth - amend - duty of deputy surveyors; general drafts of surveys A supplement to "An act for directing the mode of distributing the donation lands promised to the troops of this commonwealth - amend - duty of deputy surveyors; general drafts of surveys	87364
1818	0276	0149	A further supplement to "An act for laying out, making and keeping in repair the public roads and highways within this commonwealth, and for laying out private roads - amend - viewers and re-viewers authorised to administer oaths; mode of appointing super A further supplement to "An act for laying out, making and keeping in repair the public roads and highways within this commonwealth, and for laying out private roads - amend - viewers and re-viewers authorised to administer oaths; mode of appointing super	39691
1818	0277	0150	An act directing a further distribution of the laws and journals of the General Assembly of this Commonwealth - enactment An act directing a further distribution of the laws and journals of the General Assembly of this Commonwealth - enactment	39945
1818	0278	0152	An act authorising John Daily, guardian of Margaret and Ann Thompson, minor children of Mathew Thompson, deceased, to sell and convey certain real estate - enactment An act authorising John Daily, guardian of Margaret and Ann Thompson, minor children of Mathew Thompson, deceased, to sell and convey certain real estate - enactment	74090
1818	0278	0151	A supplement to "An act regulating banks" - amend - name changed to Lancaster Bank A supplement to "An act regulating banks" - amend - name changed to Lancaster Bank	35089
1818	0279	0153	An act establishing and altering certain Election Districts - enactment An act establishing and altering certain Election Districts - enactment	348017
1818	0285	0154	An act to compel assignees to settle their accounts, and for other purposes - enactment An act to compel assignees to settle their accounts, and for other purposes - enactment	193549
1818	0288	0155	A further supplement to "An act for the regulation of the militia of this commonwealth - amend - commanding officer to enroll persons; exempt fines; penalty for not transmitting lists; mode of proceeding to collect fines incurred; monies in the paymaster' A further supplement to "An act for the regulation of the militia of this commonwealth - amend - commanding officer to enroll persons; exempt fines; penalty for not transmitting lists; mode of proceeding to collect fines incurred; monies in the paymaster'	467841
1818	0296	0156	An act authorising Patton Ross to erect wharves in the river Susquehanna, opposite the town of Washington, in Lancaster county - enactment An act authorising Patton Ross to erect wharves in the river Susquehanna, opposite the town of Washington, in Lancaster county - enactment	34421
1818	0297	0157	An act to enable Aliens to purchase and hold real estates within this Commonwealth - enactment An act to enable Aliens to purchase and hold real estates within this Commonwealth - enactment	53876
1818	0298	0158	An act for the further advancement of money to certain Turnpike Road Companies - enactment An act for the further advancement of money to certain Turnpike Road Companies - enactment	47546
1818	0299	0160	An act relating to will of Ellis Passmore, deceased - enactment An act relating to will of Ellis Passmore, deceased - enactment	74935
1818	0299	0159	An act for securing the bridge over the Loyal Hanna creek, at New Alexandria - enactment An act for securing the bridge over the Loyal Hanna creek, at New Alexandria - enactment	36594
1818	0300	0161	A supplement to "An act taxing certain offices" - amend - duty of the auditor general; duty of the successor to an officer accountable to the state for surplus fees A supplement to "An act taxing certain offices" - amend - duty of the auditor general; duty of the successor to an officer accountable to the state for surplus fees	71450
1818	0301	0163	A supplement to "An act providing for the sale of the estate of Lunatics or persons non compos mentis in certain cases" - amend - power to mortgage A supplement to "An act providing for the sale of the estate of Lunatics or persons non compos mentis in certain cases" - amend - power to mortgage	75085
1818	0301	0162	An act for repairing Public Arms - enactment An act for repairing Public Arms - enactment	33108
1818	0302	0164	An act regulating tin pedlars - enactment An act regulating tin pedlars - enactment	86693
1818	0303	0165	An act to authorise the sale of part of the real estate of Roger Davis, Esquire, deceased - enactment An act to authorise the sale of part of the real estate of Roger Davis, Esquire, deceased - enactment	135650
1818	0305	0166	An act relative to supervisors of the roads in the counties of M'Kean and Potter - enactment An act relative to supervisors of the roads in the counties of M'Kean and Potter - enactment	82736
1818	0306	0167	An act to extend for a limited time the "Act To extend for a limited time the act providing for the settlement of certain disputed titles to lands north and west of the rivers Ohio and Allegheny and Conawango creek, and also to continue in force for a lim An act to extend for a limited time the "Act To extend for a limited time the act providing for the settlement of certain disputed titles to lands north and west of the rivers Ohio and Allegheny and Conawango creek, and also to continue in force for a lim	82882
1818	0307	0168	An act for the relief of sundry soldiers - enactment An act for the relief of sundry soldiers - enactment	76519

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