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Act	Subject	Size (KB)
1	Encourage the killing of panthers Encourage the killing of panthers	31
2	Relief of John Hart Relief of John Hart	78
3	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	165
4	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	204
5	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	250
6	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	299
7	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."	49
8	Relief of James Oglivia Relief of James Oglivia	92
9	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	136
10	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	225
11	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."	214
12	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."	260
13	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	420
14	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	447
15	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	490
16	Organize the provisional county of Cambria Organize the provisional county of Cambria	639
17	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	668
18	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	768
19	Relief of James Mitchell Relief of James Mitchell	756
20	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	151
21	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	189
22	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	224
23	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."	219
24	Relief of Isaac Ely Relief of Isaac Ely	256
25	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	304
26	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	401
27	Relief of Abraham Griffiths Relief of Abraham Griffiths	423
28	Relief of Doctor Samuel Edmiston Relief of Doctor Samuel Edmiston	418
29	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	119
30	Appointing a trustee in Centre county Appointing a trustee in Centre county	150
31	Relief of Andres Patterson Relief of Andres Patterson	144
32	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	194
33	Relief of James Ralston Relief of James Ralston	230
34	Relief of William Sherrard Relief of William Sherrard	98
35	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	145
36	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	240
37	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."	409
38	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	555
39	Relief of Jeremiah Loughrey Relief of Jeremiah Loughrey	587
40	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	629
41	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."	667
42	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	709
43	Relief of Gaspar Driver Relief of Gaspar Driver	747
44	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	800
45	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	168
46	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	434
47	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	405
48	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	506
49	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	606
50	Incorporate the Philadelphia Society for the Encouragement of Domestic Manufactures Incorporate the Philadelphia Society for the Encouragement of Domestic Manufactures	1013
51	Relief of James Smith Relief of James Smith	969
52	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	52
53	Regulate the fisheries in the river Susquehanna and its branches Regulate the fisheries in the river Susquehanna and its branches	162
54	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."	265
55	Incorporate the Lancaster and Susquehanna Insurance Company Incorporate the Lancaster and Susquehanna Insurance Company	538
56	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	540
57	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	540
58	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	160
59	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	189
60	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	184
61	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	291
62	Relief of Bernard Hubley of the county of Northumberland Relief of Bernard Hubley of the county of Northumberland	327
63	Incorporate trustees for the Meadville academy and to establish the same Incorporate trustees for the Meadville academy and to establish the same	476
64	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."	460
65	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."	515
66	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."	551
67	Granting George Huber and Michael Zeller a tract of donation land Granting George Huber and Michael Zeller a tract of donation land	545
68	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	169
69	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	156
70	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	876
71	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	965
72	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	996
73	Granting an annuity to Archibald M'Fall Granting an annuity to Archibald M'Fall	1036
74	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	1030
75	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	1082
76	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."	161
77	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."	266
78	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	305
79	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	351
80	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	395
81	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	440
82	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	480
83	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	522
84	Removal of the powder magazine from the city of Philadelphia Removal of the powder magazine from the city of Philadelphia	569
85	Further supplement to the penal laws of this state Further supplement to the penal laws of this state	680
86	Relief of John Rybecker Relief of John Rybecker	49
87	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	163
88	Annul the marriage of James Isaac Thomas Marchall and Martha Marshall Annul the marriage of James Isaac Thomas Marchall and Martha Marshall	199
89	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	239
90	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	973
91	Granting Jacob Bottimore a tract of donation land Granting Jacob Bottimore a tract of donation land	943
92	Relief of Edward Chisselden Relief of Edward Chisselden	994
93	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	1211
94	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	1235
95	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."	1272
96	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	1266
97	Granting a tract of donation land to the heirs of John Allen Granting a tract of donation land to the heirs of John Allen	1316
98	Protection of the livery stable keepers and innkeepers within this commonwealth Protection of the livery stable keepers and innkeepers within this commonwealth	1353
99	Enjoining certain duties on the judges of the Supreme Court Enjoining certain duties on the judges of the Supreme Court	1347
100	Inspection of hogs lard intended for exportation Inspection of hogs lard intended for exportation	1395
101	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	1441
102	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	1485
103	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	1532
104	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."	1575
105	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	1676
106	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	1769
107	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	1862
108	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	1898
109	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	1999
110	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."	291
111	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	316
112	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."	360
113	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	454
114	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	482
115	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."	476
116	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."	569
117	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	672
118	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	105
119	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	266
120	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."	356
121	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	735
122	Regulation of the militia of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Regulation of the militia of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania	2057
123	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	164
124	Authorizing the commissioners of Delaware county to lay a tax on dogs Authorizing the commissioners of Delaware county to lay a tax on dogs	202
125	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	359
126	Erecting a middle district of the supreme court and for other purposes Erecting a middle district of the supreme court and for other purposes	158
127	Relief of the representatives of John Fromberger, deceased Relief of the representatives of John Fromberger, deceased	196
128	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	242
129	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	523
130	Relief of Charles Thompson Relief of Charles Thompson	541
131	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	585
132	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	918
133	Render perpetual a certain act respecting the Philadelphia and Lancaster turnpike road Render perpetual a certain act respecting the Philadelphia and Lancaster turnpike road	933
134	Relief of the supervisors of Cambria and Allegheny townships in Cambria county Relief of the supervisors of Cambria and Allegheny townships in Cambria county	976
135	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	1019
136	Further establishment and regulation of election districts Further establishment and regulation of election districts	1406
137	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	229
138	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	265
139	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	51
140	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	101
141	Making appropriations and for other purposes Making appropriations and for other purposes	153
142	Regulating township elections Regulating township elections	56
143	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	101
144	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."	145
145	Concerning strays Concerning strays	313
146	Relief of John Steel Relief of John Steel	335
147	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	377
148	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.' "	372
149	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	471
150	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	515
151	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	566
152	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."	778

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