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Regular Session of 1820

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Year	Page	Act	Subject	Size (KB)
1820	1	0001	An act authorising the Governor to procure forty thousand dollars on loan - enactment An act authorising the Governor to procure forty thousand dollars on loan - enactment	24831
1820	0002	0003	A supplement to "An act making appropriation and provision for carrying into effect the erection of a bridge over Bald Eagle creek, in the county of Lycoming - amend - supervisors to give notice; justices of the peace to pay over fines; penalty for drivin A supplement to "An act making appropriation and provision for carrying into effect the erection of a bridge over Bald Eagle creek, in the county of Lycoming - amend - supervisors to give notice; justices of the peace to pay over fines; penalty for drivin	75498
1820	2	0002	A supplement to "An act to organise the provisional county of Warren for judicial purposes" - amend - commissioners to collect all taxes; account of monies A supplement to "An act to organise the provisional county of Warren for judicial purposes" - amend - commissioners to collect all taxes; account of monies	37812
1820	0004	0004	An act for the relief of Silver Lake Bank - enactment An act for the relief of Silver Lake Bank - enactment	39574
1820	0005	0006	An act authorising the guardians of the minor children of Henry Crouse, deceased, to sell part of his real estate - enactment An act authorising the guardians of the minor children of Henry Crouse, deceased, to sell part of his real estate - enactment	75416
1820	0005	0005	An act vesting in Jane Shaw a certain escheated estate therein mentioned - enactment An act vesting in Jane Shaw a certain escheated estate therein mentioned - enactment	38846
1820	0006	0007	A further supplement to "An Act to enable the Governor of this Commonwealth to incorporate a company for making an artificial road, by the best and nearest route from Waterford, in the county of Erie, through Meadville and Franklin, to the river A further supplement to "An Act to enable the Governor of this Commonwealth to incorporate a company for making an artificial road, by the best and nearest route from Waterford, in the county of Erie, through Meadville and Franklin, to the river	71718
1820	0007	0008	An act authorising a compensation to Thomas Croyle, for erecting a bridge in Cambria county - enactment An act authorising a compensation to Thomas Croyle, for erecting a bridge in Cambria county - enactment	35154
1820	0008	0010	An act to revive and continue "An act to encourage the warranting and patenting of lands, north and west of the rivers Ohio, Allegheny and Conewango creek," and for other purposes - enactment An act to revive and continue "An act to encourage the warranting and patenting of lands, north and west of the rivers Ohio, Allegheny and Conewango creek," and for other purposes - enactment	77938
1820	0008	0009	A supplement to "An act for the sale of certain islands in the river Susquehanna - amend - application may be made for a part of Bare's island; pre-emption right A supplement to "An act for the sale of certain islands in the river Susquehanna - amend - application may be made for a part of Bare's island; pre-emption right	37726
1820	0009	0011	A supplement to "An Act for the relief of Insolvent Debtors" - amend - petitioner for benefit of insolvent laws entitled to same privileges as though in confinement; order of discharge; fraudulent collusion A supplement to "An Act for the relief of Insolvent Debtors" - amend - petitioner for benefit of insolvent laws entitled to same privileges as though in confinement; order of discharge; fraudulent collusion	131461
1820	0011	0012	An act for the relief of Thomas Smiley - enactment An act for the relief of Thomas Smiley - enactment	36843
1820	0012	0014	An act to extend and continue for a limited time the act to enable the Governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from Jersey shore, in the county of Lycoming, to Coudersport, in the county of Potter - enactment An act to extend and continue for a limited time the act to enable the Governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from Jersey shore, in the county of Lycoming, to Coudersport, in the county of Potter - enactment	76312
1820	0012	0013	An act authorising the transmission of the Laws of this Commonwealth to the Government of the United States - enactment An act authorising the transmission of the Laws of this Commonwealth to the Government of the United States - enactment	40577
1820	0013	0015	An act to enable George Murray, Gideon Fairman, John Draper, Robert Bald and Thomas Underwood, co-partners, in the firm of Murray, Fairman and company, engravers, of the city of Philadelphia, to dispose of certain books, maps, plates and prints by way of An act to enable George Murray, Gideon Fairman, John Draper, Robert Bald and Thomas Underwood, co-partners, in the firm of Murray, Fairman and company, engravers, of the city of Philadelphia, to dispose of certain books, maps, plates and prints by way of	126252
1820	0016	0017	A further supplement to "An act to regulate the payment of costs on indictments - amend - prosecutor shall pay the costs A further supplement to "An act to regulate the payment of costs on indictments - amend - prosecutor shall pay the costs	34619
1820	0016	0016	An act for the relief of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania - enactment An act for the relief of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania - enactment	34620
1820	0017	0019	An act authorising the Governor to incorporate the president, managers and company of the Warfordsburg and Juniata turnpike road, in the county of Bedford - enactment An act authorising the Governor to incorporate the president, managers and company of the Warfordsburg and Juniata turnpike road, in the county of Bedford - enactment	182912
1820	0017	0018	An act for the relief of Redemptioners - enactment An act for the relief of Redemptioners - enactment	39980
1820	0020	0020	An act against horse racing - enactment An act against horse racing - enactment	164825
1820	0023	0021	An act for the relief of Jane Godfrey - enactment An act for the relief of Jane Godfrey - enactment	27484
1820	0024	0023	An act prescribing the competency of witnesses under penal acts of Assembly - enactment An act prescribing the competency of witnesses under penal acts of Assembly - enactment	33396
1820	0024	0022	A supplement to "An act directing the mode of selecting and returning Jurors - amend - powers of courts of common pleas and quarter sessions A supplement to "An act directing the mode of selecting and returning Jurors - amend - powers of courts of common pleas and quarter sessions	33397
1820	0025	0024	An act to encourage the apprehension of persons who shall have committed the crime of horse stealing - enactment An act to encourage the apprehension of persons who shall have committed the crime of horse stealing - enactment	42816
1820	0026	0026	An act authorising the election of additional constables in different townships of this commonwealth - enactment An act authorising the election of additional constables in different townships of this commonwealth - enactment	113267
1820	0026	0025	An act authorising Michael Newman and Peter Winebrenner, trustees of the German reformed congregation of the borough of Hanover, in the county of York, to sell and convey a certain lot of ground therein mentioned - enactment An act authorising Michael Newman and Peter Winebrenner, trustees of the German reformed congregation of the borough of Hanover, in the county of York, to sell and convey a certain lot of ground therein mentioned - enactment	37965
1820	0028	0027	An act directing the recorder of deeds for the county of Westmoreland, to put a certain deed upon record - enactment An act directing the recorder of deeds for the county of Westmoreland, to put a certain deed upon record - enactment	29323
1820	0029	0028	An act incorporating the Presbyterian Congregation of Salem, in Derry township, in the county of Westmoreland - amend - elect three trustees An act incorporating the Presbyterian Congregation of Salem, in Derry township, in the county of Westmoreland - amend - elect three trustees	36585
1820	0030	0030	An act to authorise John Agnew and others, guardians of their minor children to sell and convey certain real estate in Washington county - enactment An act to authorise John Agnew and others, guardians of their minor children to sell and convey certain real estate in Washington county - enactment	74882
1820	0030	0029	A supplement to "An act appointing commissioners for exploring a route for opening a direct communication from the town of Milford, in the county of Pike, to the borough of Wilkesbarre, in the county of Luzerne - amend - acts of two commissioners confirme A supplement to "An act appointing commissioners for exploring a route for opening a direct communication from the town of Milford, in the county of Pike, to the borough of Wilkesbarre, in the county of Luzerne - amend - acts of two commissioners confirme	37944
1820	0031	0031	An act to incorporate the president, managers and company of the Luzerne and Wayne county turnpike road - enactment An act to incorporate the president, managers and company of the Luzerne and Wayne county turnpike road - enactment	180516
1820	0034	0032	An act for the relief of Peter Gordon, an old soldier - enactment An act for the relief of Peter Gordon, an old soldier - enactment	80982
1820	0035	0033	An act to authorise the president, managers and company, for erecting a bridge over the Susquehanna river, in the county of Lancaster, at or near the town of Columbia, to recover debts due to them and for other purposes - enactment An act to authorise the president, managers and company, for erecting a bridge over the Susquehanna river, in the county of Lancaster, at or near the town of Columbia, to recover debts due to them and for other purposes - enactment	80130
1820	0036	0034	An act to annul the marriage of John Culbertson and Polly his wife - enactment An act to annul the marriage of John Culbertson and Polly his wife - enactment	42347
1820	0037	0036	An act for the relief of certain owners of real estate in the district of Southwark, in the county of Philadelphia - enactment An act for the relief of certain owners of real estate in the district of Southwark, in the county of Philadelphia - enactment	71287
1820	0037	0035	An act reducing the number of Directors of the Mechanics' Bank of the city and county of Philadelphia - enactment An act reducing the number of Directors of the Mechanics' Bank of the city and county of Philadelphia - enactment	37041
1820	0038	0037	An act to vacate part of a state road laid out in pursuance of "An act authorising the Governor to appoint commissioners to lay out a state road from the borough of Marietta, in Lancaster county, to intersect the Middletown and Harrisburgh turnpike road An act to vacate part of a state road laid out in pursuance of "An act authorising the Governor to appoint commissioners to lay out a state road from the borough of Marietta, in Lancaster county, to intersect the Middletown and Harrisburgh turnpike road	75861
1820	0039	0038	A supplement to "An act to incorporate an academy or public school in the town of Waterford, and for other purposes therein mentioned - amend - trustees to sell 500 acres of land; proceeds to be vested for the use of academy A supplement to "An act to incorporate an academy or public school in the town of Waterford, and for other purposes therein mentioned - amend - trustees to sell 500 acres of land; proceeds to be vested for the use of academy	77622
1820	0040	0039	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 - ships liable for inward pilotage; manner of recovering debts under a f 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 - ships liable for inward pilotage; manner of recovering debts under a f	73301
1820	0041	0040	An act to contribute to the relief of sufferers by the late fire in the city of Savannah, in the state of Georgia - enactment An act to contribute to the relief of sufferers by the late fire in the city of Savannah, in the state of Georgia - enactment	74174
1820	0042	0041	A supplement to "An act to incorporate the city of Lancaster - amend - jurisdiction of mayor's court extended; appeals tried by jury; transfer pending appeals to mayor's court A supplement to "An act to incorporate the city of Lancaster - amend - jurisdiction of mayor's court extended; appeals tried by jury; transfer pending appeals to mayor's court	79680
1820	0043	0042	An act to annul the marriage of John Melish and Jane his wife - enactment An act to annul the marriage of John Melish and Jane his wife - enactment	75909
1820	0044	0043	An act for the relief of John Pyler - enactment An act for the relief of John Pyler - enactment	118442
1820	0046	0044	An act relative to the owners and drivers of public stages and other carriages for the conveyance of passengers, and for other purposes - enactment An act relative to the owners and drivers of public stages and other carriages for the conveyance of passengers, and for other purposes - enactment	73439
1820	0047	0045	An act to annul the marriage of Samuel Moorhead and Sarah his wife - enactment An act to annul the marriage of Samuel Moorhead and Sarah his wife - enactment	38438
1820	0048	0047	An act for the relief of the Georges creek trading company, in the county of Fayette - enactment An act for the relief of the Georges creek trading company, in the county of Fayette - enactment	36945
1820	0048	0046	An act declaring Stony Creek a public highway - enactment An act declaring Stony Creek a public highway - enactment	36944
1820	0049	0049	A supplement to "An act to afford immediate relief to John Huton, a soldier in the revolutionary war, and to grant him an annuity - amend - State Treasurer to pay annuity A supplement to "An act to afford immediate relief to John Huton, a soldier in the revolutionary war, and to grant him an annuity - amend - State Treasurer to pay annuity	68308
1820	0049	0048	A further supplement to "An act to improve the navigation of the river Delaware - amend - 3 dollars per day to viewers A further supplement to "An act to improve the navigation of the river Delaware - amend - 3 dollars per day to viewers	37609
1820	0050	0050	A supplement to "An act for taking lands in execution for payment of debts" - amend - inquest on lands may be dispensed with by defendant A supplement to "An act for taking lands in execution for payment of debts" - amend - inquest on lands may be dispensed with by defendant	34887
1820	0051	0051	An act for the promotion of agriculture and domestic manufactures - enactment An act for the promotion of agriculture and domestic manufactures - enactment	194953
1820	0054	0052	An act to incorporate the Kensington district of the Northern Liberties - enactment An act to incorporate the Kensington district of the Northern Liberties - enactment	695429
1820	0067	0053	An act to incorporate the president, directors and company of "The Pennsylvania and New-Jersey communication company - enactment An act to incorporate the president, directors and company of "The Pennsylvania and New-Jersey communication company - enactment	444444
1820	0075	0054	An act to incorporate the Pittsburg Manufacturing Association - enactment An act to incorporate the Pittsburg Manufacturing Association - enactment	276293
1820	0080	0055	A supplement to "An act to incorporate the Kensington district of the Northern Liberties" - amend - first election for commissioners A supplement to "An act to incorporate the Kensington district of the Northern Liberties" - amend - first election for commissioners	29542
1820	0081	0056	An act in aid of the act for making the turnpike roads from Susquehanna to Waterford, and from Northumberland to Anderson's creek - enactment An act in aid of the act for making the turnpike roads from Susquehanna to Waterford, and from Northumberland to Anderson's creek - enactment	42538
1820	0082	0057	A supplement to "An act, to re-annex part of Mifflin county to the county of Union - amend - division line of Mifflin and Union; Hagenberg's line to continue A supplement to "An act, to re-annex part of Mifflin county to the county of Union - amend - division line of Mifflin and Union; Hagenberg's line to continue	50780
1820	0083	0058	An act authorising the Governor to appoint commissioners to view the ground from the west end of the Harrisburg bridge to the river Juniata, at or near Millerstown - enactment An act authorising the Governor to appoint commissioners to view the ground from the west end of the Harrisburg bridge to the river Juniata, at or near Millerstown - enactment	47493
1820	0084	0059	An act to increase the number of constables, in Washington and Cumberland counties - enactment An act to increase the number of constables, in Washington and Cumberland counties - enactment	47431
1820	0085	0061	An act to authorise the corporation of the city of Philadelphia, to regulate the ascents and descents of Callowhill street, in the township of Penn, and county of Philadelphia - enactment An act to authorise the corporation of the city of Philadelphia, to regulate the ascents and descents of Callowhill street, in the township of Penn, and county of Philadelphia - enactment	85837
1820	0085	0060	An act allowing mileage to jurors, and for other purposes - enactment An act allowing mileage to jurors, and for other purposes - enactment	37902
1820	0087	0063	An act authorising the Governor to procure sixty thousand dollars on loan - enactment An act authorising the Governor to procure sixty thousand dollars on loan - enactment	75891
1820	0087	0062	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 - state road may be vacated 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 - state road may be vacated	40909
1820	0088	0064	An act authorising a partition of the real estate of George Bryan, Esquire, late of the city of Philadelphia, deceased, and for other purposes - enactment An act authorising a partition of the real estate of George Bryan, Esquire, late of the city of Philadelphia, deceased, and for other purposes - enactment	85609
1820	0090	0066	An act confirming the title of Jacob Barncord, of Franklin county, to a certain house and lot therein mentioned - enactment An act confirming the title of Jacob Barncord, of Franklin county, to a certain house and lot therein mentioned - enactment	69686
1820	0090	0065	An act authorising the appointment of an additional Auctioneer for the city of Pittsburg - enactment An act authorising the appointment of an additional Auctioneer for the city of Pittsburg - enactment	33468
1820	0091	0067	An act authorising William Scott, of Mercer county, guardian of the minor children of Benjamin Lodge, deceased, to convey certain lands therein mentioned - enactment An act authorising William Scott, of Mercer county, guardian of the minor children of Benjamin Lodge, deceased, to convey certain lands therein mentioned - enactment	79158
1820	0092	0068	An act erecting part of Cumberland county, into a separate county to be called Perry - enactment An act erecting part of Cumberland county, into a separate county to be called Perry - enactment	281120
1820	0097	0069	An act to authorise Hugh Means to sell a tract of land belonging to the heirs of Thomas Woods, deceased - enactment An act to authorise Hugh Means to sell a tract of land belonging to the heirs of Thomas Woods, deceased - enactment	80631
1820	0098	0070	An act affixing certain lien on real estate in the district of Southwark and township of Moyamensing - enactment An act affixing certain lien on real estate in the district of Southwark and township of Moyamensing - enactment	43131
1820	0099	0071	An act directing the recovery of the principal and interest due to the Commonwealth from persons holding lands by virtue of locations or other office titles, issued from or under the proprietary government, and for other purposes - enactment An act directing the recovery of the principal and interest due to the Commonwealth from persons holding lands by virtue of locations or other office titles, issued from or under the proprietary government, and for other purposes - enactment	244449
1820	0103	0072	A supplement to "An Act, to appoint commissioners to regulate the streets, lanes and alleys in the district of Southwark, and to lay out new streets, lanes and alleys therein, for the accommodation of the inhabitants, and to lay out roads therein A supplement to "An Act, to appoint commissioners to regulate the streets, lanes and alleys in the district of Southwark, and to lay out new streets, lanes and alleys therein, for the accommodation of the inhabitants, and to lay out roads therein	80986
1820	0104	0073	An act to prevent kidnapping - enactment An act to prevent kidnapping - enactment	133248
1820	0106	0074	A supplement to "An act to incorporate the town of Columbia, in the county of Lancaster" - amend - powers of chief burgess A supplement to "An act to incorporate the town of Columbia, in the county of Lancaster" - amend - powers of chief burgess	77249
1820	0107	0075	An act to legalise and make valid the official proceedings of George Brown, a justice of the peace of Adams county - enactment An act to legalise and make valid the official proceedings of George Brown, a justice of the peace of Adams county - enactment	38812
1820	0108	0077	An act to incorporate the Trustees of the Fire Association of Philadelphia - enactment An act to incorporate the Trustees of the Fire Association of Philadelphia - enactment	235451
1820	0108	0076	An act for the relief of Cornelius Vanhorn, administrator of Thomas Vanhorn - enactment An act for the relief of Cornelius Vanhorn, administrator of Thomas Vanhorn - enactment	37350
1820	0113	0078	An act to provide for the erection of an additional court, within the city and county of Lancaster - enactment An act to provide for the erection of an additional court, within the city and county of Lancaster - enactment	133502
1820	0115	0079	An act to authorise an assignment of the concerns of the Philadelphia and Pittsburg transporting company - enactment An act to authorise an assignment of the concerns of the Philadelphia and Pittsburg transporting company - enactment	44068
1820	0116	0080	An act authorising the commissioners of the county of Philadelphia to erect a permanent bridge over the Cohocsink creek, in the township of the Northern Liberties - enactment An act authorising the commissioners of the county of Philadelphia to erect a permanent bridge over the Cohocsink creek, in the township of the Northern Liberties - enactment	40265
1820	0117	0081	An act to incorporate the president, managers and company of the Wilsonsville turnpike road - enactment An act to incorporate the president, managers and company of the Wilsonsville turnpike road - enactment	136744
1820	0119	0082	An act to authorise the commissioners of Franklin county to sell and convey so much of the ground lately purchased for the erection of a new jail, as remains unoccupied - enactment An act to authorise the commissioners of Franklin county to sell and convey so much of the ground lately purchased for the erection of a new jail, as remains unoccupied - enactment	80903
1820	0120	0083	An act to exempt the volunteer corps of republican artillerists of Chester county, from training on the days now fixed by law, and for other purposes - enactment An act to exempt the volunteer corps of republican artillerists of Chester county, from training on the days now fixed by law, and for other purposes - enactment	83128
1820	0121	0084	A supplement to "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 - amend - commissioners empowered to purchase certain A supplement to "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 - amend - commissioners empowered to purchase certain	87387
1820	0123	0086	An act relative to certain State Roads therein mentioned - enactment An act relative to certain State Roads therein mentioned - enactment	124288
1820	0123	0085	An act to extend the time for completing the Milford and Owego turnpike road, and to add additional commissioners to the Northampton and Wilkesbarre turnpike road - enactment An act to extend the time for completing the Milford and Owego turnpike road, and to add additional commissioners to the Northampton and Wilkesbarre turnpike road - enactment	37931
1820	0125	0087	A further supplement to "An act to regulate the Fisheries in the river Delaware, and for other purposes - amend - Pennsylvania assents to the act of New Jersey A further supplement to "An act to regulate the Fisheries in the river Delaware, and for other purposes - amend - Pennsylvania assents to the act of New Jersey	157738
1820	0128	0088	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 - supervisors may extend the road tax 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 - supervisors may extend the road tax	78900
1820	0129	0089	An act to authorise the Auditor General to settle and adjust the accounts of the Treasurers and Managers of the Susquehanna Lottery - enactment An act to authorise the Auditor General to settle and adjust the accounts of the Treasurers and Managers of the Susquehanna Lottery - enactment	70224
1820	0130	0090	An act for the relief of the heirs of Ezekiel Sanky, an old soldier - enactment An act for the relief of the heirs of Ezekiel Sanky, an old soldier - enactment	31826
1820	0131	0091	An act authorising James Barton, his heirs or assigns, to convey water into the town of Milford, in Pike county - enactment An act authorising James Barton, his heirs or assigns, to convey water into the town of Milford, in Pike county - enactment	129488
1820	0133	0092	A supplement to "An act to incorporate the city of Philadelphia - amend - compensation of the Recorder of the city of Philadelphia A supplement to "An act to incorporate the city of Philadelphia - amend - compensation of the Recorder of the city of Philadelphia	38327
1820	0134	0094	A further supplement to "An act providing for the erection of a State Capitol" - amend - columns to be of hewn stone; 15,000 dollars appropriated; third instalment reduced A further supplement to "An act providing for the erection of a State Capitol" - amend - columns to be of hewn stone; 15,000 dollars appropriated; third instalment reduced	77251
1820	0134	0093	A supplement to "An act to raise by way of Lottery a sum of money to enable the trustees of the Protestant Episcopal congregation of the borough of Lancaster, to repair their steeple and house of worship - amend - commissioners to complete the drawing; if A supplement to "An act to raise by way of Lottery a sum of money to enable the trustees of the Protestant Episcopal congregation of the borough of Lancaster, to repair their steeple and house of worship - amend - commissioners to complete the drawing; if	37949
1820	0135	0095	An act altering the times of holding the Courts in the Fifth Judicial District - enactment An act altering the times of holding the Courts in the Fifth Judicial District - enactment	80568
1820	0136	0096	An act to revive certain acts in relation to the Lock Navigation of the waters of Brandywine creek - enactment An act to revive certain acts in relation to the Lock Navigation of the waters of Brandywine creek - enactment	77888
1820	0137	0097	An act authorising the Governor to incorporate the President, Managers and Company of the Connemaugh Bridge Company - enactment An act authorising the Governor to incorporate the President, Managers and Company of the Connemaugh Bridge Company - enactment	127211
1820	0139	0098	An act supplementary to "An act, to raise by way of lottery, a sum of money for the purchase of a Burial Ground for the Society of Universalists in the city of Philadelphia, and to pay a debt by them contracted in the building a house, for Public Worship, An act supplementary to "An act, to raise by way of lottery, a sum of money for the purchase of a Burial Ground for the Society of Universalists in the city of Philadelphia, and to pay a debt by them contracted in the building a house, for Public Worship,	124599
1820	0141	0099	An act relative to mortgages - enactment An act relative to mortgages - enactment	79416
1820	0142	0100	An act authorising Elizabeth Henderson, administratrix of William Henderson, late of Montgomery county, deceased, to sell and convey real estate - enactment An act authorising Elizabeth Henderson, administratrix of William Henderson, late of Montgomery county, deceased, to sell and convey real estate - enactment	70371
1820	0143	0101	An act altering the act granting an annuity to John M'Dowel - amend - paid half yearly to Reuben Bailey An act altering the act granting an annuity to John M'Dowel - amend - paid half yearly to Reuben Bailey	32636
1820	0144	0102	An act for the removal of certain obstructions to the navigation of the river Susquehanna, at the Conewago Falls - enactment An act for the removal of certain obstructions to the navigation of the river Susquehanna, at the Conewago Falls - enactment	78397
1820	0145	0103	An act authorising and requiring the Accountant Officers to settle and adjust the account of Archibald S. Jordan - enactment An act authorising and requiring the Accountant Officers to settle and adjust the account of Archibald S. Jordan - enactment	36593
1820	0146	0105	An act to incorporate the York county Manufacturing Company - enactment An act to incorporate the York county Manufacturing Company - enactment	175463
1820	0146	0104	An act to vest in the heirs of Eleanor Mott, late Eleanor Alexander, the right of this Commonwealth to the estate of Charles Alexander, of the county of Philadelphia, deceased - enactment An act to vest in the heirs of Eleanor Mott, late Eleanor Alexander, the right of this Commonwealth to the estate of Charles Alexander, of the county of Philadelphia, deceased - enactment	35284
1820	0150	0106	An act to authorise James Hopkins, his heirs and assigns, to create and continue a Slack Water Navigation in the river Connestoga - enactment An act to authorise James Hopkins, his heirs and assigns, to create and continue a Slack Water Navigation in the river Connestoga - enactment	289635
1820	0155	0107	A supplement to "A supplement to the act for the relief of Insolvent Debtors - amend - proceedings when a debtor is arrested; how sheriff and bail may be discharged A supplement to "A supplement to the act for the relief of Insolvent Debtors - amend - proceedings when a debtor is arrested; how sheriff and bail may be discharged	78764
1820	0156	0108	A further supplement to "An act for the recovery of debts and demands not exceeding one hundred dollars before a justice of the peace, and for the election of constables, and for other purposes - amend - proceedings; constable shall make out a bill of par A further supplement to "An act for the recovery of debts and demands not exceeding one hundred dollars before a justice of the peace, and for the election of constables, and for other purposes - amend - proceedings; constable shall make out a bill of par	227539
1820	0160	0109	A further supplement to "An act to enable the Governor of this Commonwealth to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the city of Philadelphia to the borough of Lancaster" - amend - ascertaining width of waggon wheels A further supplement to "An act to enable the Governor of this Commonwealth to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the city of Philadelphia to the borough of Lancaster" - amend - ascertaining width of waggon wheels	39162
1820	0161	0111	An act making appropriations to defray certain expenses of Government therein mentioned - enactment An act making appropriations to defray certain expenses of Government therein mentioned - enactment	71059
1820	0161	0110	An act to extend the time for completing the Lewistown and Kishacoquillas turnpike road - enactment An act to extend the time for completing the Lewistown and Kishacoquillas turnpike road - enactment	34885
1820	0162	0112	An act establishing certain Election Districts - enactment An act establishing certain Election Districts - enactment	328075
1820	0169	0113	An act to regulate proxies - enactment An act to regulate proxies - enactment	76769
1820	0170	0114	An act providing for the payment of taxes on the lands of Peter Baynton - enactment An act providing for the payment of taxes on the lands of Peter Baynton - enactment	29488
1820	0171	0115	An act to regulate fences in the county of Fayette, and for other purposes, and to prohibit the holding of fairs in the borough of Somerset, in the county of Somerset - enactment An act to regulate fences in the county of Fayette, and for other purposes, and to prohibit the holding of fairs in the borough of Somerset, in the county of Somerset - enactment	46387
1820	0172	0116	A further supplement to "An act regulating arbitrations - amend - appeal not to be withdrawn without consent of the adverse party; arbitrators may supply vacancies; duty of the party A further supplement to "An act regulating arbitrations - amend - appeal not to be withdrawn without consent of the adverse party; arbitrators may supply vacancies; duty of the party	48641
1820	0173	0117	A further supplement to "A further supplement to an act to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from Harrisburg through Lewistown and Huntingdon to Pittsburg - amend - Governor to subscribe 6,850 dollars A further supplement to "A further supplement to an act to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from Harrisburg through Lewistown and Huntingdon to Pittsburg - amend - Governor to subscribe 6,850 dollars	43647
1820	0174	0119	An act to aid the Erie Academy - enactment An act to aid the Erie Academy - enactment	116600
1820	0174	0118	An act repealing so much of an act as prevents fishing with seines and brush nets in the Conodoguinett creek, in Cumberland county - repeal An act repealing so much of an act as prevents fishing with seines and brush nets in the Conodoguinett creek, in Cumberland county - repeal	32360
1820	0176	0120	An act appointing commissioners to run and mark the division line between the counties of Centre and Union - enactment An act appointing commissioners to run and mark the division line between the counties of Centre and Union - enactment	79315
1820	0177	0121	An act authorising sundry persons to sell and convey certain estates therein mentioned, and for other purposes - enactment An act authorising sundry persons to sell and convey certain estates therein mentioned, and for other purposes - enactment	182632
1820	0180	0122	An act for the relief of sundry soldiers, and widows of soldiers of the revolutionary war - enactment An act for the relief of sundry soldiers, and widows of soldiers of the revolutionary war - enactment	84450
1820	0182	0123	An act to run and mark the line between Luzerne and Lycoming counties - enactment An act to run and mark the line between Luzerne and Lycoming counties - enactment	82717
1820	0183	0124	An act for the relief of the poor of the townships of Germantown, Bristol, Moyamensing, Blockley and Kingsessing, in the county of Philadelphia, and for other purposes - enactment An act for the relief of the poor of the townships of Germantown, Bristol, Moyamensing, Blockley and Kingsessing, in the county of Philadelphia, and for other purposes - enactment	76878
1820	0184	0125	An act to revive the act incorporating the borough of Greencastle, in the county of Franklin, and to incorporate the town of Greersburg, and the Beaver Falls Water Company, in the county of Beaver, and for other purposes - enactment An act to revive the act incorporating the borough of Greencastle, in the county of Franklin, and to incorporate the town of Greersburg, and the Beaver Falls Water Company, in the county of Beaver, and for other purposes - enactment	180081
1820	0188	0127	An act for the appraisement of estates taken in execution - enactment An act for the appraisement of estates taken in execution - enactment	173473
1820	0188	0126	An act declaring Sandy Lick creek a public highway - enactment An act declaring Sandy Lick creek a public highway - enactment	36396
1820	0191	0128	A further supplement to "An act authorising the Governor to incorporate two companies for making an artificial road from the city of Pittsburg through Butler and Mercer to Meadville - amend - width of the road A further supplement to "An act authorising the Governor to incorporate two companies for making an artificial road from the city of Pittsburg through Butler and Mercer to Meadville - amend - width of the road	65944
1820	0192	0129	An act for the relief of John M'Cluney - enactment An act for the relief of John M'Cluney - enactment	29881
1820	0193	0131	An act authorising the laying out and reviewing certain state roads therein mentioned - enactment An act authorising the laying out and reviewing certain state roads therein mentioned - enactment	230451
1820	0193	0130	An act authorising the Governor to procure on loan a sum not exceeding one hundred and fifty thousand dollars - enactment An act authorising the Governor to procure on loan a sum not exceeding one hundred and fifty thousand dollars - enactment	33718

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