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Regular Session of 1803

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Act	Subject	Size (KB)
94	Re-annex part of Franklin township, in the county of Westmoreland, to the fifth election district in said county Re-annex part of Franklin township, in the county of Westmoreland, to the fifth election district in said county	48
95	Altering the place of holding the general election in the district composed of Plumb and part of Versailles township, in Allegheny county Altering the place of holding the general election in the district composed of Plumb and part of Versailles township, in Allegheny county	87
96	Altering the place for holding elections in the district commonly called Silver Spring district in Cumberland county Altering the place for holding elections in the district commonly called Silver Spring district in Cumberland county	52
97	Erect part of Beaver county, into separate election districts Erect part of Beaver county, into separate election districts	173
98	Erect Milford township, in the county of Somerset, into a separate election district Erect Milford township, in the county of Somerset, into a separate election district	52
99	Supplement to the act, entitled "An act, to erect the town of Lebanon, in the county of Dauphin, into a borough" Supplement to the act, entitled "An act, to erect the town of Lebanon, in the county of Dauphin, into a borough"	101
100	Further to prolong the time for erecting a permanent Bridge over the river Schuylkill, at Philadelphia Further to prolong the time for erecting a permanent Bridge over the river Schuylkill, at Philadelphia	150
101	Erect part of Greenfield township, in the county of Erie, into a separate election district Erect part of Greenfield township, in the county of Erie, into a separate election district	54
102	Altering the place of holding the general elections in Noblesburgh district, in the county of Allegheny Altering the place of holding the general elections in Noblesburgh district, in the county of Allegheny	50
103	Authorise Abraham Landis, to erect a mill-dam in Swatara creek, in the county of Dauphin Authorise Abraham Landis, to erect a mill-dam in Swatara creek, in the county of Dauphin	98
104	Authorising Hugh Beaty, acting administrator of James Beaty, to convey certain lots adjoining New-Berlin, in Northumberland county Authorising Hugh Beaty, acting administrator of James Beaty, to convey certain lots adjoining New-Berlin, in Northumberland county	108
105	Grant James Moore, a fractional part of the reserved tract of land, at the mounth of Big Beaver creek Grant James Moore, a fractional part of the reserved tract of land, at the mounth of Big Beaver creek	104
106	Dissolve the marriage contract between Alexander Dick and Catherine his wife, late Catharine Wolf Dissolve the marriage contract between Alexander Dick and Catherine his wife, late Catharine Wolf	199
107	Supplement to the several acts relating to the acknowledgement or proof of deeds and other writings Supplement to the several acts relating to the acknowledgement or proof of deeds and other writings	248
108	Alter the place of holding the general elections in Buffaloe township, Armstrong county Alter the place of holding the general elections in Buffaloe township, Armstrong county	289
109	Enable the Governor to incorporate a company for opening the navigation of Conecocheague creek Enable the Governor to incorporate a company for opening the navigation of Conecocheague creek	661
110	Erecting that part of Pine township, in Allegheny county, not included within the seventh election district, into a separate election district Erecting that part of Pine township, in Allegheny county, not included within the seventh election district, into a separate election district	685
111	Raise by way of lottery, a sum of money to defray the expense of rebuiding a church in the borough of York Raise by way of lottery, a sum of money to defray the expense of rebuiding a church in the borough of York	742
112	Authorise Charles Smith, of the borough of Lancaster, his heirs and assigns, to erect and maintain a wing-dam in the river Juniata Authorise Charles Smith, of the borough of Lancaster, his heirs and assigns, to erect and maintain a wing-dam in the river Juniata	111
113	Supplement to the act to enable the Governor to incoporate a company to make an artificial road from the city of Philadelphia through Germantown, to the ten mile stone on Chestnut-hill, and the new stone bridge over Perkiomen creek, in Montgomery county Supplement to the act to enable the Governor to incoporate a company to make an artificial road from the city of Philadelphia through Germantown, to the ten mile stone on Chestnut-hill, and the new stone bridge over Perkiomen creek, in Montgomery county	156
114	Erect a new election district in the county of Crawford Erect a new election district in the county of Crawford	199
115	Enable the Governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the borough of Easton, in the county of Northampton, to the town of Wilkes-barre, in the county of Luzerne Enable the Governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the borough of Easton, in the county of Northampton, to the town of Wilkes-barre, in the county of Luzerne	1685
116	Authorising William Wright, to lead off and use the part of the waters of the Susquehanna, on his own land, in York county Authorising William Wright, to lead off and use the part of the waters of the Susquehanna, on his own land, in York county	134
117	Authorise Samuel Bell and Nicholas Gerst, their heirs and assigns respectively, to erect mill-dams on Swatara creek, in the county of Dauphin Authorise Samuel Bell and Nicholas Gerst, their heirs and assigns respectively, to erect mill-dams on Swatara creek, in the county of Dauphin	122
118	Settling the accounts of the trustees of Wayne county, and vesting the powers of said trustees in the county commmissioners Settling the accounts of the trustees of Wayne county, and vesting the powers of said trustees in the county commmissioners	117
119	Vest in Sophia Biddle, for the use of herself and children, certain parts of the forfeited estate of John Biddle Vest in Sophia Biddle, for the use of herself and children, certain parts of the forfeited estate of John Biddle	113
120	Appointing four trustees, in addition to those heretofore appointed, for the county of Beaver, and for other purposes Appointing four trustees, in addition to those heretofore appointed, for the county of Beaver, and for other purposes	221
121	Authorise and empower the commissioners of the county of Somerset, to sell and convey four certain lots of ground, and for other purposes Authorise and empower the commissioners of the county of Somerset, to sell and convey four certain lots of ground, and for other purposes	256
122	Provide for filling the vacancy in the office of State-Treasurer, occasioned by the death of Jacob Carpenter, esquire Provide for filling the vacancy in the office of State-Treasurer, occasioned by the death of Jacob Carpenter, esquire	359
123	Establishing the compensation of the Deputy Secretary of this Commonwealth Establishing the compensation of the Deputy Secretary of this Commonwealth	352
124	Erect a certain election district in the county of Wayne Erect a certain election district in the county of Wayne	43
125	Dissolving the marriage between John Alexander and Hannah his wife Dissolving the marriage between John Alexander and Hannah his wife	107
126	Authorise the electors of the sixth election district in the county of Huntingdon, to hold their general elections at the house of James Entreken Authorise the electors of the sixth election district in the county of Huntingdon, to hold their general elections at the house of James Entreken	157
127	Supplement to an act to incorporate a company for the purpose of cutting and making a canal between the river Delaware and Chesapeake bay Supplement to an act to incorporate a company for the purpose of cutting and making a canal between the river Delaware and Chesapeake bay	208
128	Authorise the surviving Commisioners, names in certain Commissions of Bankruptcy, to proceed in the execution of the said Commissions, and for other purposes Authorise the surviving Commisioners, names in certain Commissions of Bankruptcy, to proceed in the execution of the said Commissions, and for other purposes	266
129	Establishing and confirming the place for holding the courts of justice, and for erecting the public buildings for the county of Butler Establishing and confirming the place for holding the courts of justice, and for erecting the public buildings for the county of Butler	306
130	Raise by lottery, for the purpose of completing the building of the Bustleton Academy, in the county of Philadelphia Raise by lottery, for the purpose of completing the building of the Bustleton Academy, in the county of Philadelphia	399
131	Further supplement to an act to erect the town of Sunbury, in the county of Northumerland, into a borough Further supplement to an act to erect the town of Sunbury, in the county of Northumerland, into a borough	508
132	Erect a new election district in the county of Dauphin, and to alter the place of holding general elections for the two adjoining districts Erect a new election district in the county of Dauphin, and to alter the place of holding general elections for the two adjoining districts	548
133	Erecting one new election district, and making alterations in other districts, Northumberland county Erecting one new election district, and making alterations in other districts, Northumberland county	115
134	Empower Samuel Miles, to sell and convey certain real estate in the same act mentioned, and for other purposes Empower Samuel Miles, to sell and convey certain real estate in the same act mentioned, and for other purposes	363
135	Erecting Bethel township, in the county of Berks into an election district Erecting Bethel township, in the county of Berks into an election district	54
136	Supplement to the Militia law Supplement to the Militia law	121
137	Erect the town of Chambersburg, in the county of Franklin, into a borough Erect the town of Chambersburg, in the county of Franklin, into a borough	561
138	Erecting certain election districts in Cumberland county Erecting certain election districts in Cumberland county	585
139	Erect the townships of Pennsbury, Kennet, East-Marlborough and Newlin, in the county of Chester, into a separate election district Erect the townships of Pennsbury, Kennet, East-Marlborough and Newlin, in the county of Chester, into a separate election district	582
140	Authorise any person or persons owning lands adjoining navigable streams of water, declared public highways, to erect dams upon such streams, for mills or other water-works Authorise any person or persons owning lands adjoining navigable streams of water, declared public highways, to erect dams upon such streams, for mills or other water-works	293
141	Establishing and confirming the places for holding the courts of justice and for erecting the public buildings for the county of Mercer Establishing and confirming the places for holding the courts of justice and for erecting the public buildings for the county of Mercer	545
142	Enable the Governor to incorporate a company to make an artificial road from the Rising Sun tavern through Shoemakerstown, to the Red Lion on the old York Road Enable the Governor to incorporate a company to make an artificial road from the Rising Sun tavern through Shoemakerstown, to the Red Lion on the old York Road	1361
143	Enable the Governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the Northern Liberties of the city of Philadelphia, through Frankford and Bristol, to the ferry at Morrisville, on the river Delaware Enable the Governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the Northern Liberties of the city of Philadelphia, through Frankford and Bristol, to the ferry at Morrisville, on the river Delaware	1390
144	Authorise the several Courts of Quarter Sessions within their respective counties, to lay off, alter and divide townships, and for other purposes Authorise the several Courts of Quarter Sessions within their respective counties, to lay off, alter and divide townships, and for other purposes	172
145	Enable to Governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road beginning at or near Downingstown, in the county of Chester to Cornwall Furnace, in the county of Dauphin, and from thence to the borough of Harrisburgh Enable to Governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road beginning at or near Downingstown, in the county of Chester to Cornwall Furnace, in the county of Dauphin, and from thence to the borough of Harrisburgh	1589
146	Relief of Dickinson College Relief of Dickinson College	1620
147	Authorise the Commissioners of Montgomery county and their successors in office, to raise money by toll for paying a part of the expenses of erecting a bridge over Manatawny creek Authorise the Commissioners of Montgomery county and their successors in office, to raise money by toll for paying a part of the expenses of erecting a bridge over Manatawny creek	1861
148	Relief of Doctor Robert Johnson Relief of Doctor Robert Johnson	1958
149	Supplement to an act to empower and direct Ann M Farren, John Agnew and William McClean, administrators of the estate of Amos McGinley deceased, to convey certain lands in York county to sundry persons Supplement to an act to empower and direct Ann M Farren, John Agnew and William McClean, administrators of the estate of Amos McGinley deceased, to convey certain lands in York county to sundry persons	2010
150	Raising by way of lottery, a sum, for the purpose of discharging debts owing by the Trustees of the German religious society of Roman Catholics, of the Holy Trinity church, in the city of Philadelphia, and to support a school under their patronage Raising by way of lottery, a sum, for the purpose of discharging debts owing by the Trustees of the German religious society of Roman Catholics, of the Holy Trinity church, in the city of Philadelphia, and to support a school under their patronage	183
151	Relating to County Treasurers Relating to County Treasurers	45
152	Incorporate that part of the township of the Northern Liberties, lying between the west side of Sixth-street and the river Delaware, and between Vine-street and Cohocksink creek Incorporate that part of the township of the Northern Liberties, lying between the west side of Sixth-street and the river Delaware, and between Vine-street and Cohocksink creek	1338
153	Directing Sheriffs and Coroners to give sufficient sureties for the faithful execution of their official duities, and for other purposes Directing Sheriffs and Coroners to give sufficient sureties for the faithful execution of their official duities, and for other purposes	656
154	Enable Martin Hocker, to obtain title to a lot of land in the township of Paxton, and county of Dauphin Enable Martin Hocker, to obtain title to a lot of land in the township of Paxton, and county of Dauphin	105
155	Consolidation and amendment of the laws, as far as they respect the Poor of the city of Philadelphia, the distric of Southwark, and the township of the Northern Liberties Consolidation and amendment of the laws, as far as they respect the Poor of the city of Philadelphia, the distric of Southwark, and the township of the Northern Liberties	2382
156	Establish a Board of Wardens for the port of Philadelphia, and for the regulation of pilots and pilotages, and for other purposes Establish a Board of Wardens for the port of Philadelphia, and for the regulation of pilots and pilotages, and for other purposes	1665
157	Authorising the Secretary of the Land-office and the Attorney-General, to recover the fees due on warrants and patents remaining in the Land-office Authorising the Secretary of the Land-office and the Attorney-General, to recover the fees due on warrants and patents remaining in the Land-office	1667
158	Supplement to an act for the benefit of the estate of Sarah Caldwell Supplement to an act for the benefit of the estate of Sarah Caldwell	1
159	Enabling certain trustees to sell and dispose of the real estate of David Hayes, a lunatic Enabling certain trustees to sell and dispose of the real estate of David Hayes, a lunatic	104
160	Supplement to an act to prevent the exportation of bad or unmerchantable staves, heading, boards and timber Supplement to an act to prevent the exportation of bad or unmerchantable staves, heading, boards and timber	44
161	Erect certain parts of Westmoreland and Lycoming counties, into a separate county Erect certain parts of Westmoreland and Lycoming counties, into a separate county	280
162	Granting Peter Smith and Elizabeth his wife, the donation land to which Nicholas Ungerman, a soldier in the fourth Pennsylvania regiment, was by law entitled Granting Peter Smith and Elizabeth his wife, the donation land to which Nicholas Ungerman, a soldier in the fourth Pennsylvania regiment, was by law entitled	377
163	Authorise the commissioners of Northumberland county, to sell and convey in fee simple, a certain lot in the borough of Sunbury Authorise the commissioners of Northumberland county, to sell and convey in fee simple, a certain lot in the borough of Sunbury	422
164	Affording compensation to Benjamin Alexander, Thomas McMillan and others, for ascertaining the centre of Mercer county Affording compensation to Benjamin Alexander, Thomas McMillan and others, for ascertaining the centre of Mercer county	476
165	Declaring the west and westermost branches of the Schuylkill, in the county of Berks, public highways Declaring the west and westermost branches of the Schuylkill, in the county of Berks, public highways	111
166	Supplement to an act to establish the judicial courts Supplement to an act to establish the judicial courts	153
167	Changing the appropriation to improve the road from Turtle Creek to Pittsburg Changing the appropriation to improve the road from Turtle Creek to Pittsburg	267
168	Provide for reducing and limiting the number of Associate Judges of the courts of common pleas Provide for reducing and limiting the number of Associate Judges of the courts of common pleas	303
169	Altering the place of holding elections in the fifth district, in the county of Lancaster Altering the place of holding elections in the fifth district, in the county of Lancaster	415
170	Authorise the Judges of the court of common pleas of Northampton county, to hold two additional courts annually, in the said county Authorise the Judges of the court of common pleas of Northampton county, to hold two additional courts annually, in the said county	460
171	Supplement to an act to complete the benevolent intention of the Legislature, by distributing the donation lands to all who are entitled thereto Supplement to an act to complete the benevolent intention of the Legislature, by distributing the donation lands to all who are entitled thereto	507
172	Securing the mechanics and others payment for their labor and materials in erecting any house or other building, within the city of Philadelphia, the district of Southwark, and the township of the Northern Liberties Securing the mechanics and others payment for their labor and materials in erecting any house or other building, within the city of Philadelphia, the district of Southwark, and the township of the Northern Liberties	569
173	Establishing an Health Office, and to secure the city and port of Philadelphia from the introduction of pestilential and contagious diseases Establishing an Health Office, and to secure the city and port of Philadelphia from the introduction of pestilential and contagious diseases	1834
174	Vest in the devisees of James Parrock, deceased, such parts of the forfeited estate of John Parrock Vest in the devisees of James Parrock, deceased, such parts of the forfeited estate of John Parrock	107
175	Direct the sale of certain unimproved lots, in the city of Philadelphia, and to appropriate the proceeds thereof towards the erection of buildings for the purpose of more completely carrying into effect the penal laws of this State Direct the sale of certain unimproved lots, in the city of Philadelphia, and to appropriate the proceeds thereof towards the erection of buildings for the purpose of more completely carrying into effect the penal laws of this State	224
176	Supplement to the act to enable the Justices of the Supreme Court, to hold curcuit courts Supplement to the act to enable the Justices of the Supreme Court, to hold curcuit courts	348
177	Relating to the claim against Elizabeth Sergeant and Esther Waters, surviving executrixes of David Rittenhouse, esquire, deceased Relating to the claim against Elizabeth Sergeant and Esther Waters, surviving executrixes of David Rittenhouse, esquire, deceased	702
178	Organise the provisional counties of Beaver, Butler, Mercer and Erie, for judicial purposes Organise the provisional counties of Beaver, Butler, Mercer and Erie, for judicial purposes	431
179	Erect part of South Irwin township, in the county of Venago, into a separate election district Erect part of South Irwin township, in the county of Venago, into a separate election district	457
180	Erecting certain election districts in the county of Crawford Erecting certain election districts in the county of Crawford	566
181	Establish and confirm the place for holding courts of Justice, and to provide for erecting the public buildings, for the use of Armstrong county Establish and confirm the place for holding courts of Justice, and to provide for erecting the public buildings, for the use of Armstrong county	869
182	Making certain appropriations, and to enable the Governor, to negotiate certain Loans, and for other purposes Making certain appropriations, and to enable the Governor, to negotiate certain Loans, and for other purposes	1290
183	Laying out competent Districts for the Appointment of Justices of the Peace Laying out competent Districts for the Appointment of Justices of the Peace	130
184	Declaring the Chenago or Pymatuning creek, a public stream or highway Declaring the Chenago or Pymatuning creek, a public stream or highway	66
185	Empower the overseers and guardians of the poor of the several townships within this Commonwealth, to recover certain fines, penalties and forfeitures, and other purposes Empower the overseers and guardians of the poor of the several townships within this Commonwealth, to recover certain fines, penalties and forfeitures, and other purposes	437
186	Authorise Deputy Surveyors or Assistants to administer oaths to Chain Carriers Authorise Deputy Surveyors or Assistants to administer oaths to Chain Carriers	104
187	Alter and amend acts to regulate the General Elections within this Commonwealth Alter and amend acts to regulate the General Elections within this Commonwealth	336