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Regular Session of 1821

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Year	Page	Act	Subject	Size (KB)
1821	0001	0001	An act reducing the salaries of the Governor and Secretary of the Commonwealth - enactment An act reducing the salaries of the Governor and Secretary of the Commonwealth - enactment	22136
1821	0002	0003	A supplement to "An act to raise and collect county rates and levies - amend - duty to satisfy the county commissioners of the amount of his freehold estate A supplement to "An act to raise and collect county rates and levies - amend - duty to satisfy the county commissioners of the amount of his freehold estate	68652
1821	0002	0002	An act to change the name of Mary Josephine Sige to Mary Josephine Soullier - enactment An act to change the name of Mary Josephine Sige to Mary Josephine Soullier - enactment	34561
1821	0003	0004	An act to annul the marriage of George Reid and Elizabeth his wife - enactment An act to annul the marriage of George Reid and Elizabeth his wife - enactment	72536
1821	0004	0005	An act to provide for the enumeration of the taxable inhabitants and slaves within this Commonwealth - enactment An act to provide for the enumeration of the taxable inhabitants and slaves within this Commonwealth - enactment	127302
1821	0007	0006	An act reducing the salaries of sundry public officers and the daily pay of members of the Legislature - enactment An act reducing the salaries of sundry public officers and the daily pay of members of the Legislature - enactment	75491
1821	0008	0007	An act to refund to James Herrington money paid by him to Daniel Perkins for painting the roof of the arsenal at Meadville - enactment An act to refund to James Herrington money paid by him to Daniel Perkins for painting the roof of the arsenal at Meadville - enactment	29103
1821	0009	0008	A supplement to "An act tp provide for the erection of an additional court within the city and county of Lancaster - amend - power of the court to direct a venire to issue, suit or action in which the president may have been concerned as counsel; counsel A supplement to "An act tp provide for the erection of an additional court within the city and county of Lancaster - amend - power of the court to direct a venire to issue, suit or action in which the president may have been concerned as counsel; counsel	81095
1821	0010	0009	An act authorising the electors of the borough of Milton, in the county of Northumberland, to elect overseers of the poor - enactment An act authorising the electors of the borough of Milton, in the county of Northumberland, to elect overseers of the poor - enactment	34285
1821	0011	0011	An act Authorising the appointment of commissioners for the purpose of taking testimony relative to the original plan of the town of Armagh, and recording the same - enactment An act Authorising the appointment of commissioners for the purpose of taking testimony relative to the original plan of the town of Armagh, and recording the same - enactment	67857
1821	0011	0010	An act requiring directors of the poor to publish their respective accounts annually - enactment An act requiring directors of the poor to publish their respective accounts annually - enactment	33447
1821	0013	0013	A supplement to "An act to provide for the education of children at the public expense within the city and county of Philadelphia - amend - controllers to examine all accounts of expenses incurred; duties of directors; duties of controllers A supplement to "An act to provide for the education of children at the public expense within the city and county of Philadelphia - amend - controllers to examine all accounts of expenses incurred; duties of directors; duties of controllers	123154
1821	0013	0012	An act to enable Catharine Augusta Newbold and others, administrators of Thomas Newbold, deceased, to sell certain real estate of the intestate - enactment An act to enable Catharine Augusta Newbold and others, administrators of Thomas Newbold, deceased, to sell certain real estate of the intestate - enactment	34481
1821	0016	0014	A further supplement to "An act to authorise the Governor to incorporate a company to make a lock navigation on the river Schuylkill - amend - party applying for a venire to give 20 days notice to the other party; when authorized to declare a dividend A further supplement to "An act to authorise the Governor to incorporate a company to make a lock navigation on the river Schuylkill - amend - party applying for a venire to give 20 days notice to the other party; when authorized to declare a dividend	121932
1821	0018	0015	An act for the relief of Frederick Wendt, an old soldier - enactment An act for the relief of Frederick Wendt, an old soldier - enactment	23913
1821	0019	0016	An act establishing a public ferry on the north branch of the river Susquehanna, in the county and village of Bradford, and to vest the right thereof in William Kelly, his heirs and assigns - enactment An act establishing a public ferry on the north branch of the river Susquehanna, in the county and village of Bradford, and to vest the right thereof in William Kelly, his heirs and assigns - enactment	81680
1821	0020	0017	A supplement to "An act authorising the Governor to incorporate the president, managers and company of the Connemaugh Bridge company - amend - opening books for receiving subscriptions to stock extended A supplement to "An act authorising the Governor to incorporate the president, managers and company of the Connemaugh Bridge company - amend - opening books for receiving subscriptions to stock extended	39239
1821	0021	0018	An act vesting a title to thirty acres of land in Upper Mahonoy township, Northumberland county, in certain trustees and their successors, for the benefit of the congregations composed of Presbyterians and Lutherans - enactment An act vesting a title to thirty acres of land in Upper Mahonoy township, Northumberland county, in certain trustees and their successors, for the benefit of the congregations composed of Presbyterians and Lutherans - enactment	44981
1821	0022	0019	An act to incorporate the proprietors of the Philadelphia Museum - enactment An act to incorporate the proprietors of the Philadelphia Museum - enactment	134338
1821	0024	0020	A supplement to the several acts of this commonwealth concerning partitions - enactment A supplement to the several acts of this commonwealth concerning partitions - enactment	75060
1821	0025	0021	A further supplement to "An act to enable the executors and administrators by leave of court, to convey lands and tenements contracted for with their decedents, and for other purposes therein mentioned - amend - real estate granted reserving ground rents; A further supplement to "An act to enable the executors and administrators by leave of court, to convey lands and tenements contracted for with their decedents, and for other purposes therein mentioned - amend - real estate granted reserving ground rents;	128126
1821	0027	0022	An act authorising the Governor to issue process for the sale of certain real estate late the property of John Nicholson, deceased - enactment An act authorising the Governor to issue process for the sale of certain real estate late the property of John Nicholson, deceased - enactment	72756
1821	0029	0024	An act to annul the marriage of John Erb and Catharine his wife - enactment An act to annul the marriage of John Erb and Catharine his wife - enactment	73869
1821	0029	0023	A supplement to "An act for incorporating the German Lutheran congregation in and near the borough of Lancaster, in the state of Pennsylvania - amend - elect three additional church wardens A supplement to "An act for incorporating the German Lutheran congregation in and near the borough of Lancaster, in the state of Pennsylvania - amend - elect three additional church wardens	38950
1821	0030	0025	An act to incorporate and endow the Pennsylvania Institution for the Deaf and Dumb - enactment An act to incorporate and endow the Pennsylvania Institution for the Deaf and Dumb - enactment	175464
1821	0033	0026	An act to authorise the Governor to contract with John Bioren for printing the sixth volume of the laws of this commonwealth - enactment An act to authorise the Governor to contract with John Bioren for printing the sixth volume of the laws of this commonwealth - enactment	77080
1821	0035	0028	A supplement to "An act authorising William Scott, of Mercer county, guardian of the minor children of Benjamin Lodge, deceased, to convey certain lands therein mentioned - amend - deeds shall be good and available A supplement to "An act authorising William Scott, of Mercer county, guardian of the minor children of Benjamin Lodge, deceased, to convey certain lands therein mentioned - amend - deeds shall be good and available	68118
1821	0035	0027	An act to annul the marriage contract of James Allen and Jane his wife - enactment An act to annul the marriage contract of James Allen and Jane his wife - enactment	35733
1821	0036	0029	An act authorising Margaret Messinger and Jacob Messinger, executors of Philip Messinger, deceased, to convey real estate therein mentioned - enactment An act authorising Margaret Messinger and Jacob Messinger, executors of Philip Messinger, deceased, to convey real estate therein mentioned - enactment	71304
1821	0038	0031	A further supplement to "An act laying a tax on dogs in certain counties, and for other purposes - amend - returns of dogs and assessments of tax to be delivered to guardians of the poor; dog tax to be entered on the duplicates of the poor tax A further supplement to "An act laying a tax on dogs in certain counties, and for other purposes - amend - returns of dogs and assessments of tax to be delivered to guardians of the poor; dog tax to be entered on the duplicates of the poor tax	71216
1821	0038	0030	An act for the relief of Jefferson, Washington and Allegheny Colleges - enactment An act for the relief of Jefferson, Washington and Allegheny Colleges - enactment	34656
1821	0039	0032	An act to continue for four years the district court for the city and county of Philadelphia - enactment An act to continue for four years the district court for the city and county of Philadelphia - enactment	78049
1821	0041	0033	An act to elect the town of Lebanon, in the county of Lebanon, into a borough - enactment An act to elect the town of Lebanon, in the county of Lebanon, into a borough - enactment	343334
1821	0047	0034	An act for the relief of Dickinson College - enactment An act for the relief of Dickinson College - enactment	78842
1821	0048	0035	An act to annul the marriage of William M'Keen and Isabella his wife - enactment An act to annul the marriage of William M'Keen and Isabella his wife - enactment	41368
1821	0049	0037	An act for the relief of the heirs of James Moore, deceased, and for other purposes - enactment An act for the relief of the heirs of James Moore, deceased, and for other purposes - enactment	68059
1821	0049	0036	An act in aid of the act for making the turnpike roads from Susquehanna to Waterford, and from Northumberland to Andersons creek - enactment An act in aid of the act for making the turnpike roads from Susquehanna to Waterford, and from Northumberland to Andersons creek - enactment	33119
1821	0050	0038	An act to alter and amend the fee bill - enactment An act to alter and amend the fee bill - enactment	533073
1821	0065	0039	An act authorising the Governor to appoint commissioners to view and lay out a state road from Berrysburg by the way of the town of Gratz, in Dauphin county, to the borough of Reading, in Berks county - enactment An act authorising the Governor to appoint commissioners to view and lay out a state road from Berrysburg by the way of the town of Gratz, in Dauphin county, to the borough of Reading, in Berks county - enactment	51929
1821	0066	0040	An act granting a review of part of the state road leading from Butler to Franklin - enactment An act granting a review of part of the state road leading from Butler to Franklin - enactment	37347
1821	0067	0042	An act to erect the town of Berlin in Somerset county, into a borough - enactment An act to erect the town of Berlin in Somerset county, into a borough - enactment	210528
1821	0067	0041	An act for the relief of sundry old soldiers - enactment An act for the relief of sundry old soldiers - enactment	32828
1821	0071	0043	An act to ratify and confirm acts and proceedings of the stockholders of the Washington Bank, and for other purposes - enactment An act to ratify and confirm acts and proceedings of the stockholders of the Washington Bank, and for other purposes - enactment	73102
1821	0072	0044	An act to vest in Bridget Cooper the right of this commonwealth to the estate of William Waterhouse, formerly of Delaware county, deceased - enactment An act to vest in Bridget Cooper the right of this commonwealth to the estate of William Waterhouse, formerly of Delaware county, deceased - enactment	72781
1821	0073	0045	An act for the relief of the public school of Germantown, in the county of Philadelphia - enactment An act for the relief of the public school of Germantown, in the county of Philadelphia - enactment	34981
1821	0074	0046	An act to vest two tracts of land in Westmoreland county, in trustees for the uses of the last will of the Reverend Theodore Browers, deceased - enactment An act to vest two tracts of land in Westmoreland county, in trustees for the uses of the last will of the Reverend Theodore Browers, deceased - enactment	33036
1821	0075	0047	An act authorising the Governor to incorporate the Centre and Kishacoquillas Turnpike Road Company - enactment An act authorising the Governor to incorporate the Centre and Kishacoquillas Turnpike Road Company - enactment	87734
1821	0076	0048	An act for the relief of sundry soldiers of the revolutionary war - enactment An act for the relief of sundry soldiers of the revolutionary war - enactment	71970
1821	0077	0049	An act to incorporate the An act to incorporate the	219205
1821	0082	0051	An act extending "An act securing to mechanics and others, payment for their labor and materials in erecting any house or other building within the city and county of Philadelphia - amend - extending to the counties of Delaware, Bucks, Luzerne and Mifflin An act extending "An act securing to mechanics and others, payment for their labor and materials in erecting any house or other building within the city and county of Philadelphia - amend - extending to the counties of Delaware, Bucks, Luzerne and Mifflin	65650
1821	0082	0050	A further supplement to "An act authorising the Governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the bank of the river Susquehanna opposite the borough of Harrisburg to Pittsburg - amend - annually to elect managers A further supplement to "An act authorising the Governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the bank of the river Susquehanna opposite the borough of Harrisburg to Pittsburg - amend - annually to elect managers	35524
1821	0083	0052	An act explanatory of the act for the better regulation of the city of Philadelphia and districts adjoining, and preserving the navigation of the river Schuylkill - enactment An act explanatory of the act for the better regulation of the city of Philadelphia and districts adjoining, and preserving the navigation of the river Schuylkill - enactment	34323
1821	0084	0053	An act more effectually to restrain gunners, and for other purposes - enactment An act more effectually to restrain gunners, and for other purposes - enactment	41855
1821	0085	0054	An act to establish a fifteenth judicial district - enactment An act to establish a fifteenth judicial district - enactment	37936
1821	0086	0056	A further supplement to A further supplement to	33807
1821	0086	0055	An act for the relief of Thomas Laird - enactment An act for the relief of Thomas Laird - enactment	33806
1821	0087	0057	A further supplement to "An act for making the turnpike roads from Susquehanna to Waterford, and from Northumberland to Anderson's creek - amend - commissioners to contract for building a bridge; how bridge to be made and of what materials A further supplement to "An act for making the turnpike roads from Susquehanna to Waterford, and from Northumberland to Anderson's creek - amend - commissioners to contract for building a bridge; how bridge to be made and of what materials	77839
1821	0088	0058	An act authorising George Miller and others to drain a certain swamp in the county of Dauphin - enactment An act authorising George Miller and others to drain a certain swamp in the county of Dauphin - enactment	71133
1821	0089	0059	An act for the relief of James M'Ghee and others - enactment An act for the relief of James M'Ghee and others - enactment	74039
1821	0090	0060	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	74617
1821	0091	0061	A supplement to "An act erecting part of Cumberland county into a separate county, to be called Perry - amend - certioraries transferred to the court of common pleas A supplement to "An act erecting part of Cumberland county into a separate county, to be called Perry - amend - certioraries transferred to the court of common pleas	75750
1821	0092	0062	An act to enable Samuel Baird, one of the administrators of John Baird, to convey certain lands therein mentioned - enactment An act to enable Samuel Baird, one of the administrators of John Baird, to convey certain lands therein mentioned - enactment	74622
1821	0093	0063	An act to authorise the Roman Catholic Society worshipping at the church of St. Mary's, in Philadelphia, to amend their charter of incorporation - enactment An act to authorise the Roman Catholic Society worshipping at the church of St. Mary's, in Philadelphia, to amend their charter of incorporation - enactment	74956
1821	0094	0064	An act to provide for the erection of a state penitentiary within the city and county of Philadelphia - enactment An act to provide for the erection of a state penitentiary within the city and county of Philadelphia - enactment	178989
1821	0097	0065	A further supplement to "An act to provide for the education of children at the public expense within the city and county of Philadelphia - amend - 8th school section erected in Passyunk township; duties of the directors and treasurer A further supplement to "An act to provide for the education of children at the public expense within the city and county of Philadelphia - amend - 8th school section erected in Passyunk township; duties of the directors and treasurer	77670
1821	0098	0066	A supplement to "An act to provide for the enumeration of the taxable inhabitants and slaves within this commonwealth - amend - duty of assessors to make out a list of the deaf and dumb persons A supplement to "An act to provide for the enumeration of the taxable inhabitants and slaves within this commonwealth - amend - duty of assessors to make out a list of the deaf and dumb persons	72998
1821	0099	0067	An act authorising the trustees and elders of the German Reformed and German Lutheran congregations, of the borough of Greensburg, to sell and convey a certain lot or parcel of ground in said borough - enactment An act authorising the trustees and elders of the German Reformed and German Lutheran congregations, of the borough of Greensburg, to sell and convey a certain lot or parcel of ground in said borough - enactment	70311
1821	0100	0068	An act to confirm the title of Daniel Walp to certain real estate therein mentioned - enactment An act to confirm the title of Daniel Walp to certain real estate therein mentioned - enactment	281120
1821	0101	0069	An act for the improvement of the state - enactment An act for the improvement of the state - enactment	1515761
1821	0131	0070	An act for the more convenient education of the poor gratis within the counties of Cumberland, Dauphin and Lancaster - enactment An act for the more convenient education of the poor gratis within the counties of Cumberland, Dauphin and Lancaster - enactment	43841
1821	0132	0071	An act to enable Abraham Rinehart and Isaac Rinehart, administrators of John Rinehart, deceased, to sell certain real estate of the intestate - enactment An act to enable Abraham Rinehart and Isaac Rinehart, administrators of John Rinehart, deceased, to sell certain real estate of the intestate - enactment	34504
1821	0133	0072	An act to regulate inspections - enactment An act to regulate inspections - enactment	128168
1821	0136	0074	An act authorising the president judges of the ninth and fourth judicial districts, to try certain causes in the counties therein mentioned - enactment An act authorising the president judges of the ninth and fourth judicial districts, to try certain causes in the counties therein mentioned - enactment	74547
1821	0136	0073	A supplement to "An act to alter the judiciary system of this commonwealth - amend - continue one week at each session A supplement to "An act to alter the judiciary system of this commonwealth - amend - continue one week at each session	35017
1821	0138	0075	An act to continue in force "An act for the appraisement of estates taken in execution" - enactment An act to continue in force "An act for the appraisement of estates taken in execution" - enactment	70527
1821	0139	0076	An act to annul the marriage of George Taylor and Sarah his wife - enactment An act to annul the marriage of George Taylor and Sarah his wife - enactment	26419
1821	0140	0078	An act providing compensation to James Lockhart for a tract of land certified to Connecticut claimants, in Salem township, Luzerne county - enactment An act providing compensation to James Lockhart for a tract of land certified to Connecticut claimants, in Salem township, Luzerne county - enactment	71732
1821	0140	0077	A supplement to "An act authorising the Governor to incorporate the Washington and Pittsburg turnpike road company - amend - provisions extended A supplement to "An act authorising the Governor to incorporate the Washington and Pittsburg turnpike road company - amend - provisions extended	36100
1821	0141	0079	A supplement to "An act to incorporate an academy or public school in the borough of Erie, and for other purposes therein mentioned - amend - trustees authorized to sell lots A supplement to "An act to incorporate an academy or public school in the borough of Erie, and for other purposes therein mentioned - amend - trustees authorized to sell lots	80696
1821	0143	0081	A further supplement to "An act to incorporate the town of Columbia, in the county of Lancaster - amend - high constable to collect taxes A further supplement to "An act to incorporate the town of Columbia, in the county of Lancaster - amend - high constable to collect taxes	67971
1821	0143	0080	An act to prevent fishing with nets, etc. in East Conococheague creek, Franklin county - enactment An act to prevent fishing with nets, etc. in East Conococheague creek, Franklin county - enactment	33286
1821	0144	0082	A supplement to "An act authorising the Governor to appoint commissioners to view the ground from the west end of the Harrisburg bridge to the river Juniatta at or near Millerstown - amend - two copies of the draft of the road A supplement to "An act authorising the Governor to appoint commissioners to view the ground from the west end of the Harrisburg bridge to the river Juniatta at or near Millerstown - amend - two copies of the draft of the road	68265
1821	0145	0083	An act annexing to Lebanon county that part of East Hanover and Bethel townships which lies north of the Blue or Kittatiny mountain, in Dauphin county - enactment An act annexing to Lebanon county that part of East Hanover and Bethel townships which lies north of the Blue or Kittatiny mountain, in Dauphin county - enactment	33580
1821	0146	0085	An act for the relief of John Huey, of Berks county - enactment An act for the relief of John Huey, of Berks county - enactment	70727
1821	0146	0084	A supplement to "An act to promote the comfort of the poor - amend - one stove exempted from levy or sale A supplement to "An act to promote the comfort of the poor - amend - one stove exempted from levy or sale	35098
1821	0147	0086	An act supplementary to an act appropriating the monies arising from fines and forfeitures to county purposes - amend - justices or aldermen's duties in taking recognizance of bail or surety; duties of clerk of mayor's court; courts have jurisdiction An act supplementary to an act appropriating the monies arising from fines and forfeitures to county purposes - amend - justices or aldermen's duties in taking recognizance of bail or surety; duties of clerk of mayor's court; courts have jurisdiction	76734
1821	0149	0087	A supplement to "An act to provide for the better preservation and increase of the library of this commonwealth - amend - money annually appropriated; certain books to be placed in the state library A supplement to "An act to provide for the better preservation and increase of the library of this commonwealth - amend - money annually appropriated; certain books to be placed in the state library	38745
1821	0150	0088	An act supplementary to "AN Act to incorporate the township of Moyamensing, in Philadelphia county - amend - collectors to pay over monies received; additional officers may be appointed An act supplementary to "AN Act to incorporate the township of Moyamensing, in Philadelphia county - amend - collectors to pay over monies received; additional officers may be appointed	36687
1821	0151	0090	A supplement to "An act for the promotion of agriculture and domestic manufactures - amend - appropriation to the Philadelphia society A supplement to "An act for the promotion of agriculture and domestic manufactures - amend - appropriation to the Philadelphia society	68284
1821	0151	0089	An act for the relief of captain Robert Orr, of the county of Armstrong - enactment An act for the relief of captain Robert Orr, of the county of Armstrong - enactment	36377
1821	0152	0091	An act relating to proceedings in the action of account render - enactment An act relating to proceedings in the action of account render - enactment	71033
1821	0153	0092	An act relative to guardians of minor children - enactment An act relative to guardians of minor children - enactment	120291
1821	0155	0093	An act to repeal part of the second section of "An act Supplementary act to a law of this province, entitled, an act that no public house or inn within this province be kept without license - repeal - part of section 2 An act to repeal part of the second section of "An act Supplementary act to a law of this province, entitled, an act that no public house or inn within this province be kept without license - repeal - part of section 2	35065
1821	0156	0094	An act concerning bills of exchange - enactment An act concerning bills of exchange - enactment	83288
1821	0157	0095	An act providing for the furnishing of the State Capitol, and for other purposes therein mentioned - enactment An act providing for the furnishing of the State Capitol, and for other purposes therein mentioned - enactment	172719
1821	0160	0096	An act supplementary to "An act to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from Harrisburg through Lewistown and Huntingdon to Pittsburg - amend - commissioners named for taking subscriptions; letters patent; notice to be given to the state co An act supplementary to "An act to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from Harrisburg through Lewistown and Huntingdon to Pittsburg - amend - commissioners named for taking subscriptions; letters patent; notice to be given to the state co	282248
1821	0165	0097	An act to erect the town of Bethany, in the county of Wayne, into a borough - enactment An act to erect the town of Bethany, in the county of Wayne, into a borough - enactment	283042
1821	0171	0098	A supplement to "An act directing the formation of a map of Pennsylvania - amend - additional money; engraver of the state map A supplement to "An act directing the formation of a map of Pennsylvania - amend - additional money; engraver of the state map	46989
1821	0172	0099	An act authorising the laying out certain state roads therein mentioned - enactment An act authorising the laying out certain state roads therein mentioned - enactment	89186
1821	0174	0100	An act to incorporate the Loudoun town water company in the county of Franklin - enactment An act to incorporate the Loudoun town water company in the county of Franklin - enactment	132857
1821	0176	0101	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	76235
1821	0177	0102	A supplement to "AN Act to enable the Governor of this commonwealth to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from Erie to Waterford - amend - Governor authorised to issue a license to erect gates; report to Auditor General annually A supplement to "AN Act to enable the Governor of this commonwealth to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from Erie to Waterford - amend - Governor authorised to issue a license to erect gates; report to Auditor General annually	79222
1821	0178	0103	An act to encourage domestic industry, and promote the comfort of the poor - enactment An act to encourage domestic industry, and promote the comfort of the poor - enactment	72421
1821	0179	0104	A supplement to "An Act to regulate the fisheries in the river Delaware and its branches, and for other purposes - amend - compensation to constables A supplement to "An Act to regulate the fisheries in the river Delaware and its branches, and for other purposes - amend - compensation to constables	56093
1821	0180	0105	A supplement to "An Act to regulate proxies - amend - no provisions to extend to any association incorporated for religious, charitable, or literary purposes A supplement to "An Act to regulate proxies - amend - no provisions to extend to any association incorporated for religious, charitable, or literary purposes	25187
1821	0181	0107	An act for the more convenient education of the poor gratis, within the county of Allegheny - enactment An act for the more convenient education of the poor gratis, within the county of Allegheny - enactment	82070
1821	0181	0106	A further 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 - appropriation; how expended A further 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 - appropriation; how expended	40301
1821	0183	0108	An act to incorporate the An act to incorporate the	228755
1821	0187	0109	An act respecting the erection of certain gates on the York and Gettysburg and the Milford and Owego turnpike roads - enactment An act respecting the erection of certain gates on the York and Gettysburg and the Milford and Owego turnpike roads - enactment	34241
1821	0188	0110	A further supplement to "An act laying a tax on dogs in certain counties, and for other purposes - amend - annual tax reduced; duties of persons called to value sheep destroyed by dogs; oath or affirmation; sheep owned by non-residents destroyed; A further supplement to "An act laying a tax on dogs in certain counties, and for other purposes - amend - annual tax reduced; duties of persons called to value sheep destroyed by dogs; oath or affirmation; sheep owned by non-residents destroyed;	86228
1821	0189	0111	An act appointing commissioners to open and construct a road in Lycoming county, from Carpenter's mill, in Loyalsock township, to Hogland's mill, in Elkland township - enactment An act appointing commissioners to open and construct a road in Lycoming county, from Carpenter's mill, in Loyalsock township, to Hogland's mill, in Elkland township - enactment	122347
1821	0191	0112	An act authorising Ebenezer Rambo, executor of the last will and testament of Mathew Know, late of Montgomery county, deceased, to sell and convey real estate - enactment An act authorising Ebenezer Rambo, executor of the last will and testament of Mathew Know, late of Montgomery county, deceased, to sell and convey real estate - enactment	36360
1821	0192	0114	A supplement to "An act establishing an academy in Chester county - amend - filling vacancy of trustees A supplement to "An act establishing an academy in Chester county - amend - filling vacancy of trustees	68387
1821	0192	0113	A further supplement to "An act granting a sum of money to aid in removing obstructions out of Sheermans creek - amend - time extended A further supplement to "An act granting a sum of money to aid in removing obstructions out of Sheermans creek - amend - time extended	33751
1821	0193	0115	An act to authorise the appointment of commissioners to investigate the causes and extent of pauperism, within the city and liberties of Philadelphia - enactment An act to authorise the appointment of commissioners to investigate the causes and extent of pauperism, within the city and liberties of Philadelphia - enactment	76277
1821	0194	0116	A supplement to "An act to authorise the Governor of this commonwealth to incorporate a company for erecting a permanent bridge over the river Schuylkill, at or near the city of Philadelphia - amend - regulate the mode of passage over the bridge; powers o A supplement to "An act to authorise the Governor of this commonwealth to incorporate a company for erecting a permanent bridge over the river Schuylkill, at or near the city of Philadelphia - amend - regulate the mode of passage over the bridge; powers o	128221
1821	0196	0117	A supplement to "An act to authorise the Auditor General to settle and adjust the accounts of the treasurer and managers of the Susquehanna Lottery - amend - commissioners to exhibit their accounts to the Auditor General; attorney general to prosecute del A supplement to "An act to authorise the Auditor General to settle and adjust the accounts of the treasurer and managers of the Susquehanna Lottery - amend - commissioners to exhibit their accounts to the Auditor General; attorney general to prosecute del	75441
1821	0198	0118	An act to legalize the public accounts settled by the auditors of the counties of M'Kean and Potter, and for other purposes - enactment An act to legalize the public accounts settled by the auditors of the counties of M'Kean and Potter, and for other purposes - enactment	38361
1821	0199	0119	An act to confirm certain proceedings in the Orphans' Court of Lancaster county, and for other purposes - enactment An act to confirm certain proceedings in the Orphans' Court of Lancaster county, and for other purposes - enactment	83996
1821	0200	0120	An act to incorporate the Apprentices' Library Company of Philadelphia - enactment An act to incorporate the Apprentices' Library Company of Philadelphia - enactment	187951
1821	0204	0121	An act for the relief of witnesses on the part of this commonwealth, who may be committed to prison within the city and county of Philadelphia, in consequence of their not being able to find surety for their appearance at court - enactment An act for the relief of witnesses on the part of this commonwealth, who may be committed to prison within the city and county of Philadelphia, in consequence of their not being able to find surety for their appearance at court - enactment	82465
1821	0205	0122	An act to authorise certain trustees therein named, to convey a lot of land in Birmingham township, in Chester county - enactment An act to authorise certain trustees therein named, to convey a lot of land in Birmingham township, in Chester county - enactment	75353
1821	0206	0123	An act regulating fences in the counties of Cumberland and Perry - enactment An act regulating fences in the counties of Cumberland and Perry - enactment	78338
1821	0207	0124	An act granting compensation to John Koons, for tracts of land certified to Connecticut claimants, in the seventeen townships of the county of Luzerne - enactment An act granting compensation to John Koons, for tracts of land certified to Connecticut claimants, in the seventeen townships of the county of Luzerne - enactment	78028
1821	0208	0125	A supplement to "An act to declare and regulate escheats - amend - power and duties of the Escheator General transferred to the Auditor General; powers of court of common pleas; fees A supplement to "An act to declare and regulate escheats - amend - power and duties of the Escheator General transferred to the Auditor General; powers of court of common pleas; fees	120522
1821	0210	0126	A supplement to "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 - amend - every ship bound from south of Cape Fear subject to e A supplement to "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 - amend - every ship bound from south of Cape Fear subject to e	130936
1821	0212	0127	An act for the relief of John M'Clean, a captain in the late war - enactment An act for the relief of John M'Clean, a captain in the late war - enactment	39995
1821	0213	0129	An act to extend the time for patenting of lands in the seventeen townships of Luzerne, and for other purposes - enactment An act to extend the time for patenting of lands in the seventeen townships of Luzerne, and for other purposes - enactment	73532
1821	0213	0128	A further supplement to "An act to incorporate the Kensington District of the Northern Liberties - amend - permit markets at the market-house A further supplement to "An act to incorporate the Kensington District of the Northern Liberties - amend - permit markets at the market-house	37277
1821	0214	0130	An act relating to the appointment of the Treasurer of Bucks county - enactment An act relating to the appointment of the Treasurer of Bucks county - enactment	64355
1821	0215	0131	An act for the relief of Joel Bailey, late deputy Sergeant-at-arms - enactment An act for the relief of Joel Bailey, late deputy Sergeant-at-arms - enactment	28103
1821	0216	0132	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	76928
1821	0217	0133	An act to authorise the president and managers of the Coshecton bridge company, to erect a toll house and gate, at or near the west end of said bridge, in the township of Damascus in Wayne county - enactment An act to authorise the president and managers of the Coshecton bridge company, to erect a toll house and gate, at or near the west end of said bridge, in the township of Damascus in Wayne county - enactment	33459
1821	0218	0135	An act to compensate John Davis for certain rations furnished by him to a detachment of troops in the service of this state, during the late war - enactment An act to compensate John Davis for certain rations furnished by him to a detachment of troops in the service of this state, during the late war - enactment	67746
1821	0218	0134	A supplement to "An act authorising the Governor to incorporate the Berwick Water company - amend - elect 5 managers A supplement to "An act authorising the Governor to incorporate the Berwick Water company - amend - elect 5 managers	36382
1821	0219	0136	An act to authorise the trustees of Leonard Walter, to borrow money on mortgage - enactment An act to authorise the trustees of Leonard Walter, to borrow money on mortgage - enactment	36108
1821	0220	0138	An act for the removal of certain actions of ejectment for lands in Schuylkill county, which were instituted in Berks county, before the division thereof - enactment An act for the removal of certain actions of ejectment for lands in Schuylkill county, which were instituted in Berks county, before the division thereof - enactment	68739
1821	0220	0137	An act authorising the Dowingstown, Ephrata and Harrisburg Turnpike Road company, to extend the road to the Harrisburg bridge - enactment An act authorising the Dowingstown, Ephrata and Harrisburg Turnpike Road company, to extend the road to the Harrisburg bridge - enactment	35715
1821	0221	0139	A supplement to "An act to compel assignees to settle their accounts, and for other purposes - amend - extended to the assignee A supplement to "An act to compel assignees to settle their accounts, and for other purposes - amend - extended to the assignee	37763
1821	0222	0140	An act authorising the Governor to procure on loan one million of dollars - enactment An act authorising the Governor to procure on loan one million of dollars - enactment	89599
1821	0223	0141	An act appointing commissioners to construct a road in Clearfield county, from the seat of justice of said county, to the Moshannon creek - enactment An act appointing commissioners to construct a road in Clearfield county, from the seat of justice of said county, to the Moshannon creek - enactment	130716
1821	0225	0142	An act authorising the President and Managers of Pawlings-ford Bridge, over the river Schuylkill, to sell and transfer all their corporate rights and property - enactment An act authorising the President and Managers of Pawlings-ford Bridge, over the river Schuylkill, to sell and transfer all their corporate rights and property - enactment	77027
1821	0226	0143	A supplement to "An act laying a tax on dogs in the counties of Washington and Fayette and for other purposes, and repealing the act laying a tax on dogs, so far as the same relates to the county of Greene - enactment A supplement to "An act laying a tax on dogs in the counties of Washington and Fayette and for other purposes, and repealing the act laying a tax on dogs, so far as the same relates to the county of Greene - enactment	73719
1821	0227	0144	An act to authorise the Commissioners of Chester county to purchase certain indexes - enactment An act to authorise the Commissioners of Chester county to purchase certain indexes - enactment	74955
1821	0228	0145	An act appointing commissioners to view and lay out a state road from Waynesburg, in Greene county, to the borough of Beaver, in Beaver county - enactment An act appointing commissioners to view and lay out a state road from Waynesburg, in Greene county, to the borough of Beaver, in Beaver county - enactment	77958
1821	0229	0146	An act to erect the town of Kittanning, in the county of Armstrong, into a borough - enactment An act to erect the town of Kittanning, in the county of Armstrong, into a borough - enactment	234503
1821	0234	0147	An act relative to the Octoraro Navigation company - enactment An act relative to the Octoraro Navigation company - enactment	519794
1821	0244	0148	An act laying a duty on the retailers of foreign merchandize - enactment An act laying a duty on the retailers of foreign merchandize - enactment	129608
1821	0247	0149	A further supplement to "An act to regulate the general elections within this commonwealth - amend - how electors shall vote; judges may administer oaths; compensation to officers for holding an election; sheriff or coroner to give notice A further supplement to "An act to regulate the general elections within this commonwealth - amend - how electors shall vote; judges may administer oaths; compensation to officers for holding an election; sheriff or coroner to give notice	90044
1821	0248	0150	An act authorising a review of parts of a state road in Fayette and Greene counties - enactment An act authorising a review of parts of a state road in Fayette and Greene counties - enactment	119817
1821	0250	0151	A supplement to "An act to raise and collect county rates and levies - amend - sue and recover amount of taxes due A supplement to "An act to raise and collect county rates and levies - amend - sue and recover amount of taxes due	31771
1821	0251	0152	An act to authorise the laying out of a state road from Mount Pleasant in Westmoreland county, to intersect the national road east of Washington in Washington county - enactment An act to authorise the laying out of a state road from Mount Pleasant in Westmoreland county, to intersect the national road east of Washington in Washington county - enactment	83021
1821	0252	0153	A further supplement to "An act for the consolidation and amendment of the laws as far as they respect the poor of the city of Philadelphia, the district of Southwark, and the township of the Northern Liberties, and for other purposes - amend - guardians A further supplement to "An act for the consolidation and amendment of the laws as far as they respect the poor of the city of Philadelphia, the district of Southwark, and the township of the Northern Liberties, and for other purposes - amend - guardians	79113
1821	0253	0154	A supplement to "An act erecting part of Cumberland county into a separate county to be called Perry - amend - Governor to appoint three commissioners to review the scite fixed by the former commissioners A supplement to "An act erecting part of Cumberland county into a separate county to be called Perry - amend - Governor to appoint three commissioners to review the scite fixed by the former commissioners	76306
1821	0254	0155	An act to prevent the increase of pauperism in this commonwealth - enactment An act to prevent the increase of pauperism in this commonwealth - enactment	35637
1821	0255	0157	An act to grant compensation to William Philson and others - enactment An act to grant compensation to William Philson and others - enactment	69239
1821	0255	0156	An act to authorise David Heller, of the county of Northampton, to receive the annuity of Henry Woolery, an old soldier - enactment An act to authorise David Heller, of the county of Northampton, to receive the annuity of Henry Woolery, an old soldier - enactment	35623
1821	0256	0158	An act for the relief of sundry old soldiers of the revolutionary war - enactment An act for the relief of sundry old soldiers of the revolutionary war - enactment	71158
1821	0257	0159	An act authorising the court of quarter sessions of Lehigh county, to direct a review of a part of the state road leading from the borough of Northampton to Jonestown - enactment An act authorising the court of quarter sessions of Lehigh county, to direct a review of a part of the state road leading from the borough of Northampton to Jonestown - enactment	62953
1821	0258	0160	An act for the relief of Daniel Sharp - enactment An act for the relief of Daniel Sharp - enactment	30153
1821	0259	0161	A supplement to the several acts of the general assembly respecting auctions and auctioneers - amend - grant commissions to auctioneers; further sum; auctioneers to sell horses; bonds and sureties to be renewed every 3 years A supplement to the several acts of the general assembly respecting auctions and auctioneers - amend - grant commissions to auctioneers; further sum; auctioneers to sell horses; bonds and sureties to be renewed every 3 years	138489
1821	0261	0162	An act for the regulation of the militia of this commonwealth - enactment An act for the regulation of the militia of this commonwealth - enactment	2167267
1821	0303	0163	An act establishing and altering certain election districts - enactment An act establishing and altering certain election districts - enactment	261358
1821	0308	0164	An act establishing an academy in the town of Kittanning, in Armstrong county, and granting a sum of money thereto - enactment An act establishing an academy in the town of Kittanning, in Armstrong county, and granting a sum of money thereto - enactment	172025
1821	0311	0165	A supplement to "An act affording immediate relief to Michael Mullin, and granting him an annuity - amend - John Denniston A supplement to "An act affording immediate relief to Michael Mullin, and granting him an annuity - amend - John Denniston	37531

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