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Volume 18 - Regular Sessions of 1807

General Laws

Year	Page	Act	Subject	Size (KB)
1807	319	2733	Encourage the killing of panthers Encourage the killing of panthers	1
1807	320	2734	Relief of John Hart Relief of John Hart	1
1807	321	2735	Enable Nicholas Swope, administrator of Joseph Devoss, deceased, to convey a part of a tract of land to Jacob Hough, assignee of John Devoss Enable Nicholas Swope, administrator of Joseph Devoss, deceased, to convey a part of a tract of land to Jacob Hough, assignee of John Devoss	1
1807	323	2736	Enable Peter W. Gallaudet of the state of Connecticut to sell and convey one moiety of a certain plantation, messuage and lot of ground therein described Enable Peter W. Gallaudet of the state of Connecticut to sell and convey one moiety of a certain plantation, messuage and lot of ground therein described	1
1807	324	2737	Authorizing the commissioners of Indiana county to levy and collect county taxes in the county of Jefferson Authorizing the commissioners of Indiana county to levy and collect county taxes in the county of Jefferson	1
1807	325	2738	Supplement to the act entitled "An act to alter the judiciary system of this commonwealth" and to alter the time of holding the courts of common pleas and quarter sessions and orphans' court in the county of Washington Supplement to the act entitled "An act to alter the judiciary system of this commonwealth" and to alter the time of holding the courts of common pleas and quarter sessions and orphans' court in the county of Washington	1
1807	327	2739	Supplementary to an act entitled "An act directing the sale of certain town lots in the town of Beaver and other lands adjacent thereto." Supplementary to an act entitled "An act directing the sale of certain town lots in the town of Beaver and other lands adjacent thereto."	1
1807	328	2740	Relief of James Oglivia Relief of James Oglivia	1
1807	329	2741	Authorize Johnathan Hill and Elizabeth Thatcher, executors to the estate of Daniel Hill, deceased, to convey a certain piece of land therein mentioned Authorize Johnathan Hill and Elizabeth Thatcher, executors to the estate of Daniel Hill, deceased, to convey a certain piece of land therein mentioned	1
1807	330	2742	Enable the administrators of the estate of James Carmichael, deceased, to complete the title to certain lands sold by their interstate by certain articles of agreement Enable the administrators of the estate of James Carmichael, deceased, to complete the title to certain lands sold by their interstate by certain articles of agreement	1
1807	332	2743	Further extending the act entitled "An act for the relief of divers inhabitants of the county of Adams." Further extending the act entitled "An act for the relief of divers inhabitants of the county of Adams."	1
1807	333	2744	Supplement to the act entitled "An act to provide for the erection of a house for the employment and support of the poor in Montgomery county." Supplement to the act entitled "An act to provide for the erection of a house for the employment and support of the poor in Montgomery county."	1
1807	333	2745	Authorize the Governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road through the counties of Wayne and Luzerne beginning at the river Delaware where the proposed bridge is to be built near the town of Milford thence to or near the state line Authorize the Governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road through the counties of Wayne and Luzerne beginning at the river Delaware where the proposed bridge is to be built near the town of Milford thence to or near the state line	1
1807	337	2746	Afford immediate relief to Dennis M'Knight, a soldier during the revolutionary war, and to grant him an annuity Afford immediate relief to Dennis M'Knight, a soldier during the revolutionary war, and to grant him an annuity	1
1807	338	2747	Establish a public ferry on the west side of the river Susquehanna about eight miles above the mouth of the Juniata river in Cumberland county and to vest the right thereof in Mary Clark, her heirs and assigns Establish a public ferry on the west side of the river Susquehanna about eight miles above the mouth of the Juniata river in Cumberland county and to vest the right thereof in Mary Clark, her heirs and assigns	1
1807	339	2748	Organize the provisional county of Cambria Organize the provisional county of Cambria	1
1807	343	2749	Enable aliens in certain cases to purchase and hold real estate within this commonwealth Enable aliens in certain cases to purchase and hold real estate within this commonwealth	1
1807	344	2750	Authorizing certain trustees to sell and convey a plantation or tract of land in Chester county, being the joint property of the Anabaptist congregation in Vincent township and the congregation of St. Peter's church in Tredyffrin township Authorizing certain trustees to sell and convey a plantation or tract of land in Chester county, being the joint property of the Anabaptist congregation in Vincent township and the congregation of St. Peter's church in Tredyffrin township	1
1807	346	2751	Relief of James Mitchell Relief of James Mitchell	1
1807	347	2752	Relief of divers purchasers of the confiscated estate of Harry Gordon who were evicted from the same Relief of divers purchasers of the confiscated estate of Harry Gordon who were evicted from the same	1
1807	350	2753	Aiding the commissioners of Beaver County to procure water in the borough of Beaver Aiding the commissioners of Beaver County to procure water in the borough of Beaver	1
1807	351	2754	Authorizing the commissioners of Bedford and Indiana counties to levy and collect county taxes for the years 1807 and 1808 Authorizing the commissioners of Bedford and Indiana counties to levy and collect county taxes for the years 1807 and 1808	1
1807	352	2755	Further supplement to the act entitled "An act to provide for the erection of a house for the employment and support of the poor in the county of York." Further supplement to the act entitled "An act to provide for the erection of a house for the employment and support of the poor in the county of York."	1
1807	353	2756	Relief of Isaac Ely Relief of Isaac Ely	1
1807	354	2758	Enabling Anna Maria Hanke, the wife of Matthew Hanke, late Anna Maria Eyerly, widow and relict of Jacob Eyerly, Junior, deceased, and administratrix de bonis non of the said Jacob Eyerly, Junior, with the will annexed, to convey certain lands Enabling Anna Maria Hanke, the wife of Matthew Hanke, late Anna Maria Eyerly, widow and relict of Jacob Eyerly, Junior, deceased, and administratrix de bonis non of the said Jacob Eyerly, Junior, with the will annexed, to convey certain lands	1
1807	354	2757	Authorizing the secretary of the commonwealth to procure an additional number of copies of Carey and Bioren's edition of the laws with Bioren's continuation Authorizing the secretary of the commonwealth to procure an additional number of copies of Carey and Bioren's edition of the laws with Bioren's continuation	1
1807	357	2759	Relief of Abraham Griffiths Relief of Abraham Griffiths	1
1807	358	2760	Relief of Doctor Samuel Edmiston Relief of Doctor Samuel Edmiston	1
1807	358	2761	Establishing and confirming the place for holding the courts of justice in the county district of McKean Establishing and confirming the place for holding the courts of justice in the county district of McKean	1
1807	361	2762	Appointing a trustee in Centre county Appointing a trustee in Centre county	1
1807	361	2763	Relief of Andres Patterson Relief of Andres Patterson	1
1807	362	2764	Enable Jonathan Mifflin to convey a part of a certain tract of land therein mentioned Enable Jonathan Mifflin to convey a part of a certain tract of land therein mentioned	1
1807	363	2765	Relief of James Ralston Relief of James Ralston	1
1807	364	2766	Relief of William Sherrard Relief of William Sherrard	1
1807	365	2767	Declaring part of Brush creek in the county of Bedford and parts of Allegheny river and Oswaye and Conondau creeks in the counties of Potter and M'Kean and Bald Eagle creek in Centre county public streams or highways Declaring part of Brush creek in the county of Bedford and parts of Allegheny river and Oswaye and Conondau creeks in the counties of Potter and M'Kean and Bald Eagle creek in Centre county public streams or highways	1
1807	367	2768	Raise by way of lottery sundry sums of money for the purposes therein mentioned Raise by way of lottery sundry sums of money for the purposes therein mentioned	1
1807	369	2769	Supplement to "An act to enable the governor to incorporate a company for opening a canal and lock navigation between the rivers Schuylkill and Susquehanna by the waters of Tulpehocken, Quittapahilla and Swatara in the counties of Berks and Dauphin." Supplement to "An act to enable the governor to incorporate a company for opening a canal and lock navigation between the rivers Schuylkill and Susquehanna by the waters of Tulpehocken, Quittapahilla and Swatara in the counties of Berks and Dauphin."	1
1807	373	2770	Authorizing the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from Harrisburg through Lewistown and Huntingdon to Pittsburgh Authorizing the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from Harrisburg through Lewistown and Huntingdon to Pittsburgh	1
1807	377	2771	Relief of Jeremiah Loughrey Relief of Jeremiah Loughrey	1
1807	378	2772	Encourage the killing of squirrels and crows in certain parts of this commonwealth Encourage the killing of squirrels and crows in certain parts of this commonwealth	1
1807	379	2773	Supplement to the act entitled "An act to provide for the erection of a house for the employment and support of the poor in the county of Dauphin." Supplement to the act entitled "An act to provide for the erection of a house for the employment and support of the poor in the county of Dauphin."	1
1807	380	2774	Granting to Joseph Salmon a tract of donation land in remuneration for his services and sufferings during the revolutionary war Granting to Joseph Salmon a tract of donation land in remuneration for his services and sufferings during the revolutionary war	1
1807	381	2775	Relief of Gaspar Driver Relief of Gaspar Driver	1
1807	382	2776	Enable Abraham Reist and Jacob Hostetter to sell and convey a certain lot of ground therein mentioned Enable Abraham Reist and Jacob Hostetter to sell and convey a certain lot of ground therein mentioned	1
1807	384	2777	Establishing and confirming the place for holding the courts of justice in the county district of Potter Establishing and confirming the place for holding the courts of justice in the county district of Potter	1
1807	387	2778	Provide for the erection of a house for the employment and support of the poor in the county of Franklin Provide for the erection of a house for the employment and support of the poor in the county of Franklin	1
1807	394	2780	Enable Thomas Alleson and Samuel Agnew to sell and convey certain lands therein mentioned Enable Thomas Alleson and Samuel Agnew to sell and convey certain lands therein mentioned	1
1807	394	2779	Granting a sum of money to the trustees of the Reading Academy for the use of the said academy Granting a sum of money to the trustees of the Reading Academy for the use of the said academy	1
1807	396	2781	Enable James Maris and Samuel Davis, administrators to the estate of Thomas West, deceased, to sell and convey certain real estate therein mentioned Enable James Maris and Samuel Davis, administrators to the estate of Thomas West, deceased, to sell and convey certain real estate therein mentioned	1
1807	397	2782	Incorporate the Philadelphia Society for the Encouragement of Domestic Manufactures Incorporate the Philadelphia Society for the Encouragement of Domestic Manufactures	1
1807	404	2783	Relief of James Smith Relief of James Smith	1
1807	404	2784	Granting $2,000 to the commissioners of Erie county for the purpose of erecting public buildings for the use of said county Granting $2,000 to the commissioners of Erie county for the purpose of erecting public buildings for the use of said county	1
1807	405	2785	Regulate the fisheries in the river Susquehanna and its branches Regulate the fisheries in the river Susquehanna and its branches	1
1807	407	2786	Supplement to an act entitled "An act for the more speedy and effectual collection of certain debts due to this commonwealth." Supplement to an act entitled "An act for the more speedy and effectual collection of certain debts due to this commonwealth."	1
1807	413	2787	Incorporate the Lancaster and Susquehanna Insurance Company Incorporate the Lancaster and Susquehanna Insurance Company	1
1807	421	2788	Alter the time of holding the June fair in the borough and county of Lancaster Alter the time of holding the June fair in the borough and county of Lancaster	1
1807	422	2789	Granting to the trustees of the University of Pennsylvania a sum of money for the purpose of enabling them to establish a botanical garden Granting to the trustees of the University of Pennsylvania a sum of money for the purpose of enabling them to establish a botanical garden	1
1807	422	2790	Establishing an academy in the borough of Wilkesbarre in the county of Luzerne and granting a sum of money thereto Establishing an academy in the borough of Wilkesbarre in the county of Luzerne and granting a sum of money thereto	1
1807	425	2791	Enable Sarah Morgan, administratrix, and Jonathan Morgan, administrator to the estate of Isaac Morgan, deceased, to convey a tract of land in Charlestown Township, Chester county Enable Sarah Morgan, administratrix, and Jonathan Morgan, administrator to the estate of Isaac Morgan, deceased, to convey a tract of land in Charlestown Township, Chester county	1
1807	426	2792	Repeal the nineteenth section of the act to regulate the general elections within this commonwealth Repeal the nineteenth section of the act to regulate the general elections within this commonwealth	1
1807	427	2793	Authorizing certain persons therein named to lease a tract of land situate in Falls Township, Bucks county, and to appropriate the rents thereof for the education of poor children in said township Authorizing certain persons therein named to lease a tract of land situate in Falls Township, Bucks county, and to appropriate the rents thereof for the education of poor children in said township	1
1807	429	2794	Relief of Bernard Hubley of the county of Northumberland Relief of Bernard Hubley of the county of Northumberland	1
1807	430	2795	Incorporate trustees for the Meadville academy and to establish the same Incorporate trustees for the Meadville academy and to establish the same	1
1807	434	2796	Supplement to an act entitled "An act to erect the town of Canonsburg in the county of Washington into a borough." Supplement to an act entitled "An act to erect the town of Canonsburg in the county of Washington into a borough."	1
1807	434	2797	Supplement to "An act to provide for the erection of houses for the employment and support of the poor in the counties of Chester and Lancaster" and "An act to provide for the erection of a house for ... the poor in the county of Delaware." Supplement to "An act to provide for the erection of houses for the employment and support of the poor in the counties of Chester and Lancaster" and "An act to provide for the erection of a house for ... the poor in the county of Delaware."	1
1807	435	2798	Supplement to an act entitled "An act making an appropriation for the building of a bridge in Somerset county." Supplement to an act entitled "An act making an appropriation for the building of a bridge in Somerset county."	1
1807	436	2799	Granting George Huber and Michael Zeller a tract of donation land Granting George Huber and Michael Zeller a tract of donation land	1
1807	437	2800	Provide for the enumeration of the taxable inhabitants and slaves within this commonwealth Provide for the enumeration of the taxable inhabitants and slaves within this commonwealth	1
1807	440	2801	Making appropriations for improving the road leading from Milesburg in Centre County to Waterford in Erie county Making appropriations for improving the road leading from Milesburg in Centre County to Waterford in Erie county	1
1807	442	2802	Supplement to an act entitled "An act authorizing the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the bank of the river Susquehanna opposite the borough of Harrisburg to Pittsburgh Supplement to an act entitled "An act authorizing the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the bank of the river Susquehanna opposite the borough of Harrisburg to Pittsburgh	1
1807	459	2803	Enable the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road by the best and nearest route from the borough of York to the Maryland line at the place the present York road passes the same Enable the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road by the best and nearest route from the borough of York to the Maryland line at the place the present York road passes the same	1
1807	462	2804	Raise by way of lottery a sum of money for the purpose of improving the navigation of Penn's creek in Northumberland county Raise by way of lottery a sum of money for the purpose of improving the navigation of Penn's creek in Northumberland county	1
1807	464	2805	Granting an annuity to Archibald M'Fall Granting an annuity to Archibald M'Fall	1
1807	465	2807	Raise by way of lottery a sum of money to defray the expenses incurred by the trustees of the German Lutheran congregation in and near the borough of Lancaster Raise by way of lottery a sum of money to defray the expenses incurred by the trustees of the German Lutheran congregation in and near the borough of Lancaster	1
1807	465	2806	Authorize the secretary of the land office to sign patents for land and land warrants Authorize the secretary of the land office to sign patents for land and land warrants	1
1807	467	2808	Supplement to an act entitled "An act to enable the governor of this commonwealth to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from Lancaster through Elizabethtown to Middletown." Supplement to an act entitled "An act to enable the governor of this commonwealth to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from Lancaster through Elizabethtown to Middletown."	1
1807	469	2809	Supplement to the act entitled "An act directing the mode of selecting and returning jurors." Supplement to the act entitled "An act directing the mode of selecting and returning jurors."	1
1807	471	2810	Exploring and making a road from the point where the Coshecton and Great Bend turnpike passes through Moosic mountain in a western direction to the west line of the state Exploring and making a road from the point where the Coshecton and Great Bend turnpike passes through Moosic mountain in a western direction to the west line of the state	1
1807	473	2811	Authorizing the court of quarter sessions of Butler county to direct a review of that part of the state road leading from Blair's Gap to the western boundary of the state which lies between the twenty-fourth and twenty-seventh mile trees Authorizing the court of quarter sessions of Butler county to direct a review of that part of the state road leading from Blair's Gap to the western boundary of the state which lies between the twenty-fourth and twenty-seventh mile trees	1
1807	474	2812	Enable Henry Hawkins, guardian of Maria Bicker, to sell certain real estate belonging to the said Maria Enable Henry Hawkins, guardian of Maria Bicker, to sell certain real estate belonging to the said Maria	1
1807	475	2813	Enable Samuel Jackson of Allegheny County to sell and convey certain land therein mentioned Enable Samuel Jackson of Allegheny County to sell and convey certain land therein mentioned	1
1807	476	2814	Imposing certain penalties upon persons defrauding incorporated turnpike companies of their legal tolls and also upon gate keepers for demanding or receiving in advance greater tolls than in proportion to the distance traveled Imposing certain penalties upon persons defrauding incorporated turnpike companies of their legal tolls and also upon gate keepers for demanding or receiving in advance greater tolls than in proportion to the distance traveled	1
1807	477	2815	Enable Edward Tilghman, Junior, in behalf of his wife, Rebecca Tilghman, and the guardians of Ann Waln, Rebecca Wharton and Susan Wharton, minors, to make partition of certain lands belonging to them and others as tenants in common Enable Edward Tilghman, Junior, in behalf of his wife, Rebecca Tilghman, and the guardians of Ann Waln, Rebecca Wharton and Susan Wharton, minors, to make partition of certain lands belonging to them and others as tenants in common	1
1807	479	2816	Removal of the powder magazine from the city of Philadelphia Removal of the powder magazine from the city of Philadelphia	1
1807	480	2817	Further supplement to the penal laws of this state Further supplement to the penal laws of this state	1
1807	483	2818	Relief of John Rybecker Relief of John Rybecker	1
1807	483	2819	Authorize the sale and conveyance of the real estate of Philip Nicklin by his surviving partner and legal representatives Authorize the sale and conveyance of the real estate of Philip Nicklin by his surviving partner and legal representatives	1
1807	486	2820	Annul the marriage of James Isaac Thomas Marchall and Martha Marshall Annul the marriage of James Isaac Thomas Marchall and Martha Marshall	1
1807	487	2821	Confirm to George Bilger a title to a certain lot of land in the county of Montgomery Confirm to George Bilger a title to a certain lot of land in the county of Montgomery	1
1807	489	2822	Authorize the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the Philadelphia and Lancaster turnpike road in Lancaster county at or near the Gap Tavern to the line of the state of Delaware Authorize the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the Philadelphia and Lancaster turnpike road in Lancaster county at or near the Gap Tavern to the line of the state of Delaware	1
1807	506	2823	Granting Jacob Bottimore a tract of donation land Granting Jacob Bottimore a tract of donation land	1
1807	507	2824	Relief of Edward Chisselden Relief of Edward Chisselden	1
1807	508	2825	Supplementary to the several acts of this commonwealth concerning partitions and for other purposes therein mentioned Supplementary to the several acts of this commonwealth concerning partitions and for other purposes therein mentioned	1
1807	513	2826	Authorizing certain persons to sell and convey a tract of land, the property of West Caln township, in the county of Chester Authorizing certain persons to sell and convey a tract of land, the property of West Caln township, in the county of Chester	1
1807	515	2827	Alter and amend an act entitled "An act for the better support of the public credit." Alter and amend an act entitled "An act for the better support of the public credit."	1
1807	516	2828	Granting a sum of money to the trustees of the Union Academy of Doylestown in the county of Bucks for the use of said academy Granting a sum of money to the trustees of the Union Academy of Doylestown in the county of Bucks for the use of said academy	1
1807	517	2829	Granting a tract of donation land to the heirs of John Allen Granting a tract of donation land to the heirs of John Allen	1
1807	517	2830	Protection of the livery stable keepers and innkeepers within this commonwealth Protection of the livery stable keepers and innkeepers within this commonwealth	1
1807	518	2831	Enjoining certain duties on the judges of the Supreme Court Enjoining certain duties on the judges of the Supreme Court	1
1807	519	2832	Inspection of hogs lard intended for exportation Inspection of hogs lard intended for exportation	1
1807	520	2833	Enable John Edgar and John Galloway to convey certain town lots in the town of Mount Pleasant Enable John Edgar and John Galloway to convey certain town lots in the town of Mount Pleasant	1
1807	521	2834	Making an appropriation for improving the navigation of Le Boeuf and French creek from Waterford to the south line of Erie county Making an appropriation for improving the navigation of Le Boeuf and French creek from Waterford to the south line of Erie county	1
1807	522	2835	Appropriating a sum of money for laying out and opening a state road from Logan's Narrows in the county of Huntingdon to the state road leading to Presque Isle Appropriating a sum of money for laying out and opening a state road from Logan's Narrows in the county of Huntingdon to the state road leading to Presque Isle	1
1807	524	2836	Supplement to the act entitled "An act for the relief and support of insolvent debtors." Supplement to the act entitled "An act for the relief and support of insolvent debtors."	1
1807	525	2837	Enable the governor to incorporate a company to make an artificial road from the court house in the borough of Gettysburg through Petersburg to the Maryland line near Biddle's Mill Enable the governor to incorporate a company to make an artificial road from the court house in the borough of Gettysburg through Petersburg to the Maryland line near Biddle's Mill	1
1807	528	2838	Extending the width of Wharf street and regulating the wharves within the district of Southwark Extending the width of Wharf street and regulating the wharves within the district of Southwark	1
1807	531	2839	Vacating a part of the Old York road and authorizing the court of quarter sessions of Montgomery county to direct a new road to be laid out in place thereof Vacating a part of the Old York road and authorizing the court of quarter sessions of Montgomery county to direct a new road to be laid out in place thereof	1
1807	533	2840	Vesting a title to sixty acres of land in Mahanoy township, Northumberland county, in certain trustees and their successors for the benefit of a congregation composed of Presbyterians and Lutherans Vesting a title to sixty acres of land in Mahanoy township, Northumberland county, in certain trustees and their successors for the benefit of a congregation composed of Presbyterians and Lutherans	1
1807	534	2841	Enable David Mahon, John Simpson and others to restore a stream of water in the neighborhood of Shippensburg in the county of Cumberland to its ancient course and for other purposes therein mentioned Enable David Mahon, John Simpson and others to restore a stream of water in the neighborhood of Shippensburg in the county of Cumberland to its ancient course and for other purposes therein mentioned	1
1807	537	2842	Supplement toand making perpetual an act entitled "An act for the recovery of debts and demands not exceeding $100 before a justice of the peace and for the election of constables and for other purposes." Supplement toand making perpetual an act entitled "An act for the recovery of debts and demands not exceeding $100 before a justice of the peace and for the election of constables and for other purposes."	1
1807	543	2843	Raise by way of lottery a sum of money to defray the expenses incurred by the trustees of the Lutheran congregation in and near the village of Strasburg in the county of Lancaster Raise by way of lottery a sum of money to defray the expenses incurred by the trustees of the Lutheran congregation in and near the village of Strasburg in the county of Lancaster	1
1807	545	2844	Supplement to an act entitled "An act to erect Somerset town in the county of Somerset into a borough." Supplement to an act entitled "An act to erect Somerset town in the county of Somerset into a borough."	1
1807	547	2845	Authorizing the President of the United States to open a road through that part of this state lying between Cumberland in the state of Maryland and the Ohio river Authorizing the President of the United States to open a road through that part of this state lying between Cumberland in the state of Maryland and the Ohio river	1
1807	548	2846	Raise by way of lottery a sum not exceeding $3,000 to enable the inhabitants of the borough of York to bring in a stream of water to supply their fire engines and other purposes Raise by way of lottery a sum not exceeding $3,000 to enable the inhabitants of the borough of York to bring in a stream of water to supply their fire engines and other purposes	1
1807	550	2847	Extending an act entitled "An act regulating and continuing the distribution of donation lands." Extending an act entitled "An act regulating and continuing the distribution of donation lands."	1
1807	550	2848	Further supplement to the act entitled "An act for the regulation of the militia of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania." Further supplement to the act entitled "An act for the regulation of the militia of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania."	1
1807	552	2849	Authorize Robert Kennedy, his heirs and assigns, to dig and support a mill race in and adjacent to the river Schuylkill near its falls Authorize Robert Kennedy, his heirs and assigns, to dig and support a mill race in and adjacent to the river Schuylkill near its falls	1
1807	555	2850	Raise by way of lottery a sum of money to defray the expense of completing a church in Stoystown and for building a bridge over the Quemahoning creek on the road leading from Stoystown to Ebensburg Raise by way of lottery a sum of money to defray the expense of completing a church in Stoystown and for building a bridge over the Quemahoning creek on the road leading from Stoystown to Ebensburg	1
1807	556	2851	Authorize the governor to incorporate a company for erecting a bridge over the river Susquehanna at the borough of Wilkesbarre in the county of Luzerne Authorize the governor to incorporate a company for erecting a bridge over the river Susquehanna at the borough of Wilkesbarre in the county of Luzerne	1
1807	560	2852	Further supplement to an act entitled "An act for offering compensation to the Pennsylvania claimants of certain lands in the seventeen townships in the county of Luzerne and for other purposes therein mentioned." Further supplement to an act entitled "An act for offering compensation to the Pennsylvania claimants of certain lands in the seventeen townships in the county of Luzerne and for other purposes therein mentioned."	1
1807	562	2853	Authorize the governor to incorporate a company for erecting a bridge over the river Susquehanna at the falls of Nescopeck in the county of Luzerne Authorize the governor to incorporate a company for erecting a bridge over the river Susquehanna at the falls of Nescopeck in the county of Luzerne	1
1807	572	2854	Regulation of the militia of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Regulation of the militia of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania	1
1807	621	2855	Raising by way of lottery the sum of $6,000 for defraying the expense of making an aqueduct to conduct water into the town of Meadville and for other purposes Raising by way of lottery the sum of $6,000 for defraying the expense of making an aqueduct to conduct water into the town of Meadville and for other purposes	1
1807	623	2856	Authorizing the commissioners of Delaware county to lay a tax on dogs Authorizing the commissioners of Delaware county to lay a tax on dogs	1
1807	625	2857	Making an appropriation for the improvement of certain roads in the western counties and authorizing the courts of the respective counties to appoint fit persons to view and lay out the same Making an appropriation for the improvement of certain roads in the western counties and authorizing the courts of the respective counties to appoint fit persons to view and lay out the same	1
1807	630	2858	Erecting a middle district of the supreme court and for other purposes Erecting a middle district of the supreme court and for other purposes	1
1807	633	2859	Relief of the representatives of John Fromberger, deceased Relief of the representatives of John Fromberger, deceased	1
1807	634	2860	Raise by way of lottery a sum of money to enable the trustees of the Protestant Episcopal congregation in the borough of Lancaster to repair their steeple and house of worship Raise by way of lottery a sum of money to enable the trustees of the Protestant Episcopal congregation in the borough of Lancaster to repair their steeple and house of worship	1
1807	635	2861	Provide for the erection of a house for the employment and support of the poor in the county of Bucks Provide for the erection of a house for the employment and support of the poor in the county of Bucks	1
1807	643	2862	Relief of Charles Thompson Relief of Charles Thompson	1
1807	644	2864	Provide for the erection of a poor house for the better relief and employment of the poor in the townships of Oxford and Lower Dublin in the county of Philadelphia Provide for the erection of a poor house for the better relief and employment of the poor in the townships of Oxford and Lower Dublin in the county of Philadelphia	1
1807	644	2863	Declaring the middle of the river Monongahela the division line between the counties adjoining the same Declaring the middle of the river Monongahela the division line between the counties adjoining the same	1
1807	652	2865	Render perpetual a certain act respecting the Philadelphia and Lancaster turnpike road Render perpetual a certain act respecting the Philadelphia and Lancaster turnpike road	1
1807	654	2866	Relief of the supervisors of Cambria and Allegheny townships in Cambria county Relief of the supervisors of Cambria and Allegheny townships in Cambria county	1
1807	655	2867	Directing the distribution of the journals printed in the English language and for other purposes Directing the distribution of the journals printed in the English language and for other purposes	1
1807	656	2868	Further establishment and regulation of election districts Further establishment and regulation of election districts	1
1807	667	2869	Making appropriations for certain roads therein mentioned and also for improving the navigation of certain rivers Making appropriations for certain roads therein mentioned and also for improving the navigation of certain rivers	1
1807	671	2870	Enforce the collection and settlement of tavern licenses, militia exempt fines and for other purposes Enforce the collection and settlement of tavern licenses, militia exempt fines and for other purposes	1
1807	673	2871	Extending the powers of the justices of the peace and aldermen in certain cases Extending the powers of the justices of the peace and aldermen in certain cases	1
1807	674	2872	Raise by way of lottery a sum not exceeding $3,500 for finishing a church at Barrenhill in the county of Montgomery Raise by way of lottery a sum not exceeding $3,500 for finishing a church at Barrenhill in the county of Montgomery	1
1807	675	2873	Making appropriations and for other purposes Making appropriations and for other purposes	1
1807	677	2874	Regulating township elections Regulating township elections	1
1807	678	2875	Directing the mode of settling accounts in the land office and to prevent frauds in obtaining warrants for land Directing the mode of settling accounts in the land office and to prevent frauds in obtaining warrants for land	1
1807	679	2876	Supplement to an act entitled "An act to erect part of Lycoming, Huntingdon and Somerset counties into separate county districts." Supplement to an act entitled "An act to erect part of Lycoming, Huntingdon and Somerset counties into separate county districts."	1
1807	680	2877	Concerning strays Concerning strays	1
1807	685	2878	Relief of John Steel Relief of John Steel	1
1807	686	2879	Authorizing the court of quarter sessions of the county of Westmoreland to vacate that part of the state road that lies between Jones' Mill in said county and the line of Somerset county Authorizing the court of quarter sessions of the county of Westmoreland to vacate that part of the state road that lies between Jones' Mill in said county and the line of Somerset county	1
1807	686	2880	Further supplement to the act entitled "An act to alter and amend the act entitled 'An act to regulate the general elections within this commonwealth.' " Further supplement to the act entitled "An act to alter and amend the act entitled 'An act to regulate the general elections within this commonwealth.' "	1
1807	687	2881	Enable Matthew Gaut and William Espey to sell and convey certain lands therein mentioned Enable Matthew Gaut and William Espey to sell and convey certain lands therein mentioned	1
1807	689	2882	Raise by way of lottery a sum of money to defray the expenses incurred by the trustees of the German Lutheran congregation in and near the village of Elizabethtown in the county of Lancaster Raise by way of lottery a sum of money to defray the expenses incurred by the trustees of the German Lutheran congregation in and near the village of Elizabethtown in the county of Lancaster	1
1807	690	2883	Raise $6,000 by lottery for the purpose of building a church for the use of the Lutheran and Calvinist congregations in Hamburg, Berks county, and for finishing the Presbyterian church in the borough of Pittsburgh Raise $6,000 by lottery for the purpose of building a church for the use of the Lutheran and Calvinist congregations in Hamburg, Berks county, and for finishing the Presbyterian church in the borough of Pittsburgh	1
1807	692	2884	Supplement to an act entitled "An act to regulate arbitrations and proceedings in courts of justice." Supplement to an act entitled "An act to regulate arbitrations and proceedings in courts of justice."	1

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