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Regular Session of 1842

General Laws

Year	Page	Act	Subject	Size (KB)
1842	0001	0001	To quiet the title to certain lands granted for the use of William R. Smith in tail male general, and for other purposes - enactment To quiet the title to certain lands granted for the use of William R. Smith in tail male general, and for other purposes - enactment	112566
1842	0003	0002	To authorize Tobias Myers, guardian of Samuel H. Keller, minor child of Peter and Hetty Keller, to convey certain real estate, and for other purposes - enactment To authorize Tobias Myers, guardian of Samuel H. Keller, minor child of Peter and Hetty Keller, to convey certain real estate, and for other purposes - enactment	69061
1842	0005	0003	Act to divide the township of Germantown into two distinct wards - amend - to elect separately constables, justices, and supervisors Act to divide the township of Germantown into two distinct wards - amend - to elect separately constables, justices, and supervisors	35755
1842	0006	0004	For the relief of Elizabeth Stuck, a widow, and others, soldiers and widows of soldiers, of the Revolutionary and Indian Wars - enactment For the relief of Elizabeth Stuck, a widow, and others, soldiers and widows of soldiers, of the Revolutionary and Indian Wars - enactment	69879
1842	0007	0005	To confer on Samuel Tyson and others the rights and benefits of children born in lawful wedlock - enactment To confer on Samuel Tyson and others the rights and benefits of children born in lawful wedlock - enactment	31571
1842	0008	0006	Authorizing the Commissioners of Westmoreland and Allegheny counties to settle the accounts of Henry Alter, William Greer, and John M. Laird, for services rendered in locating a State road in said counties and for other purposes - enactment Authorizing the Commissioners of Westmoreland and Allegheny counties to settle the accounts of Henry Alter, William Greer, and John M. Laird, for services rendered in locating a State road in said counties and for other purposes - enactment	39057
1842	0009	0007	Act relative to the organization of Courts of Justice - amend - county of Lancaster annexed to eastern district of supreme court; causes removed from middle to eastern district; return of writs Act relative to the organization of Courts of Justice - amend - county of Lancaster annexed to eastern district of supreme court; causes removed from middle to eastern district; return of writs	41619
1842	0010	0008	To authorize the Canal Commissioners to settle the accounts of the late firm of Mitchell and M'Farland upon the principles of equity and justice - enactment To authorize the Canal Commissioners to settle the accounts of the late firm of Mitchell and M'Farland upon the principles of equity and justice - enactment	27089
1842	0011	0009	Act to authorize suit to be brought on the official bond of William B. Mitchell, State superintendent - amend - certain alley exempted Act to authorize suit to be brought on the official bond of William B. Mitchell, State superintendent - amend - certain alley exempted	28771
1842	0012	0010	Act relating to the prison of the county of Chester - amend - relative to the Dauphin county prison Act relating to the prison of the county of Chester - amend - relative to the Dauphin county prison	124943
1842	0015	0011	For the relief of the American Philosophical Society, held at Philadelphia, for promoting useful knowledge - enactment For the relief of the American Philosophical Society, held at Philadelphia, for promoting useful knowledge - enactment	28686
1842	0016	0012	Act confirming the Title to certain Real Estate in the City of Philadelphia, in the heirs and assigns of Abraham K. Pritchette - enactment Act confirming the Title to certain Real Estate in the City of Philadelphia, in the heirs and assigns of Abraham K. Pritchette - enactment	31509
1842	0017	0013	Act to graduate lands on which money is due and unpaid to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - amend - patenting lots in Erie, Waterford, Beaver, Franklin, and Warren extended Act to graduate lands on which money is due and unpaid to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania - amend - patenting lots in Erie, Waterford, Beaver, Franklin, and Warren extended	30618
1842	0018	0015	To prevent the destruction of fish in the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio Rivers, and for other purposes - enactment To prevent the destruction of fish in the Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio Rivers, and for other purposes - enactment	66694
1842	0018	0014	Act regulating Lateral Rail Roads - amend - certain acts to extend to Tioga and Columbia counties Act regulating Lateral Rail Roads - amend - certain acts to extend to Tioga and Columbia counties	32819
1842	0019	0016	Act to incorporate the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company - amend - execute mortgages for loan; where mortgage recorded Act to incorporate the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company - amend - execute mortgages for loan; where mortgage recorded	69965
1842	0021	0017	For the relief of James Henderson - enactment For the relief of James Henderson - enactment	24639
1842	0022	0019	Act relating to the Lien of Mechanics and others upon buildings - amend - mechanic's lien law extended to Bradford and Monroe counties Act relating to the Lien of Mechanics and others upon buildings - amend - mechanic's lien law extended to Bradford and Monroe counties	65014
1842	0022	0018	Relating to the claim of David Renno and Daniel Bentz, for apprehending two fugitives in the State of Ohio, and bringing them to this State - enactment Relating to the claim of David Renno and Daniel Bentz, for apprehending two fugitives in the State of Ohio, and bringing them to this State - enactment	33034
1842	0023	0020	Act to authorize the Pittsburg and Steubenville turnpike company, to change the location of their road in some instances, and to restrict the right of voting by proxy, and for other purposes - amend - changing location Act to authorize the Pittsburg and Steubenville turnpike company, to change the location of their road in some instances, and to restrict the right of voting by proxy, and for other purposes - amend - changing location	36173
1842	0024	0021	Act authorizing the Governor to incorporate the Lycoming Navigation, Rail Road and Coal Company - amend - name changed to Red Run Coal Company Act authorizing the Governor to incorporate the Lycoming Navigation, Rail Road and Coal Company - amend - name changed to Red Run Coal Company	29462
1842	0025	0022	To authorize the "Fourth Presbyterian Congregation in the city of Philadelphia," to borrow money - enactment To authorize the "Fourth Presbyterian Congregation in the city of Philadelphia," to borrow money - enactment	41475
1842	0026	0023	Act to incorporate the German Lutheran Congregation, in the borough of Reading, in the county of Berks - amend - rules and by-laws; may sell certain property Act to incorporate the German Lutheran Congregation, in the borough of Reading, in the county of Berks - amend - rules and by-laws; may sell certain property	30593
1842	0027	0024	Relative to the Borough of Meadville, and relative to Fire Engine and Hose Companies - enactment Relative to the Borough of Meadville, and relative to Fire Engine and Hose Companies - enactment	75348
1842	0028	0025	To authorize Christian Shrack, Trustee, under the Will of William Hyneman, deceased, to sell and convey certain real estate - enactment To authorize Christian Shrack, Trustee, under the Will of William Hyneman, deceased, to sell and convey certain real estate - enactment	76287
1842	0030	0026	Authorizing Joseph Konigmacher, William Konigmacher and William R. Gorgas, to sell certain real estate, the property of the society of Seventh-Day Baptists, of Ephrata, in the county of Lancaster - enactment Authorizing Joseph Konigmacher, William Konigmacher and William R. Gorgas, to sell certain real estate, the property of the society of Seventh-Day Baptists, of Ephrata, in the county of Lancaster - enactment	74755
1842	0032	0027	Act incorporating the Penn insurance company, at the city of Pittsburg, in the county of Allegheny - amend - subscriptions; commissioners appointed; increase of stock Act incorporating the Penn insurance company, at the city of Pittsburg, in the county of Allegheny - amend - subscriptions; commissioners appointed; increase of stock	75760
1842	0033	0028	Authorizing certain Trustees under the will of Joseph Parker Norris, to let on ground rent certain parts of his real estate - enactment Authorizing certain Trustees under the will of Joseph Parker Norris, to let on ground rent certain parts of his real estate - enactment	110174
1842	0035	0029	Authorizing Jacob Frantz and John Hershey, or the supervisor of them, to sell and convey certain real estate, and for other purposes - enactment Authorizing Jacob Frantz and John Hershey, or the supervisor of them, to sell and convey certain real estate, and for other purposes - enactment	199986
1842	0040	0030	To incorporate the Lancaster City Gas Company - enactment To incorporate the Lancaster City Gas Company - enactment	117396
1842	0043	0031	Regulating Election Districts and for other purposes - enactment Regulating Election Districts and for other purposes - enactment	542985
1842	0056	0032	In relation to the Theological Seminary at Canonsburgh - enactment In relation to the Theological Seminary at Canonsburgh - enactment	32695
1842	0057	0033	To perfect the title to certain Ground Rents - enactment To perfect the title to certain Ground Rents - enactment	30921
1842	0058	0034	Act, to enable Hardman Philips, to receive certain conveyances, and grant and convey certain lands - amend - title confirmed to Sophia Philips; made lawful for Hardman Philips to sell Act, to enable Hardman Philips, to receive certain conveyances, and grant and convey certain lands - amend - title confirmed to Sophia Philips; made lawful for Hardman Philips to sell	30255
1842	0059	0035	Acts relative to the Pittsburg and Butler Turnpike Road Company - amend - appoint a superintendent; duties, powers, and compensation of superintendent; tolls Acts relative to the Pittsburg and Butler Turnpike Road Company - amend - appoint a superintendent; duties, powers, and compensation of superintendent; tolls	158125
1842	0062	0036	For regulating and maintaining Line Fences, and for other purposes - enactment For regulating and maintaining Line Fences, and for other purposes - enactment	78056
1842	0065	0038	Act to provide for the education of children at the public expense within the city and county of Philadelphia - amend - additional directors; annual elections; directors classed Act to provide for the education of children at the public expense within the city and county of Philadelphia - amend - additional directors; annual elections; directors classed	68887
1842	0066	0039	Act to establish the District Court of the city and county of Philadelphia - amend - actions of scira facias on mechanic's liens; judgment on mortgages; bonds and recognizances; letters testamentary granted out of the state Act to establish the District Court of the city and county of Philadelphia - amend - actions of scira facias on mechanic's liens; judgment on mortgages; bonds and recognizances; letters testamentary granted out of the state	113513
1842	0068	0040	To provide for the Resumption of Specie Payments by the Banks of this Commonwealth, and for other purposes - enactment To provide for the Resumption of Specie Payments by the Banks of this Commonwealth, and for other purposes - enactment	200816
1842	0072	0041	To enable the Commissioners of Greene county to sell and convey certain real estate, and for other purposes - enactment To enable the Commissioners of Greene county to sell and convey certain real estate, and for other purposes - enactment	123898
1842	0075	0042	Act to incorporate the Bustleton and Summerton Turnpike Road Company - amend - Hanover township roads; public roads in Chester county; road from Birdsfield to Blackburn's mill in Bedford county; duty of commissioners Act to incorporate the Bustleton and Summerton Turnpike Road Company - amend - Hanover township roads; public roads in Chester county; road from Birdsfield to Blackburn's mill in Bedford county; duty of commissioners	157142
1842	0078	0043	To incorporate the Springtown Horse Company, of Bucks county - enactment To incorporate the Springtown Horse Company, of Bucks county - enactment	67642
1842	0079	0045	Authorizing Jacob Erb, one of the Trustees of Christian Erb and Mary his wife, to sell and convey certain Real Estate - enactment Authorizing Jacob Erb, one of the Trustees of Christian Erb and Mary his wife, to sell and convey certain Real Estate - enactment	71123
1842	0079	0044	For the relief of David Gring and others, soldiers and widows of soldiers of the Revolutionary and Indian wars - enactment For the relief of David Gring and others, soldiers and widows of soldiers of the Revolutionary and Indian wars - enactment	74186
1842	0082	0046	To enable the Governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the city of Pittsburg, by way of Braddocks field to Turtle creek, at or near the farm of Allen Brown, and for other purposes - enactment To enable the Governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the city of Pittsburg, by way of Braddocks field to Turtle creek, at or near the farm of Allen Brown, and for other purposes - enactment	491661
1842	0093	0047	Act to incorporate the Howelton Coal Company - amend - name changed to the Broad Mountain Coal Company; time for completion extended Act to incorporate the Howelton Coal Company - amend - name changed to the Broad Mountain Coal Company; time for completion extended	33181
1842	0094	0048	Relative to the Estate of James O'Hara - enactment Relative to the Estate of James O'Hara - enactment	72704
1842	0095	0049	Act to incorporate the township of Moyamensing, in Philadelphia county - amend - annual tax; ordinances; pedlars; paving; commissioners powers; poudrette pit; mortgage transferred; collateral inheritance tax Act to incorporate the township of Moyamensing, in Philadelphia county - amend - annual tax; ordinances; pedlars; paving; commissioners powers; poudrette pit; mortgage transferred; collateral inheritance tax	198434
1842	0099	0050	To change the venue in a certain action now pending in the court of Common Pleas, of Clarion county, and for other purposes - enactment To change the venue in a certain action now pending in the court of Common Pleas, of Clarion county, and for other purposes - enactment	246844
1842	0105	0051	To allow the Susquehanna and Waterford Turnpike Road Company, to receive Toll for a Bridge built by said Company, over the Clarion river, and for other purposes - enactment To allow the Susquehanna and Waterford Turnpike Road Company, to receive Toll for a Bridge built by said Company, over the Clarion river, and for other purposes - enactment	166055
1842	0109	0052	Authorizing the sale of certain real estate held by certain Congregations of the German Reformed Presbyterian Church, in the county of Perry - enactment Authorizing the sale of certain real estate held by certain Congregations of the German Reformed Presbyterian Church, in the county of Perry - enactment	24528
1842	0110	0053	To incorporate the president and managers of the Kensington and Oxford turnpike road company - enactment To incorporate the president and managers of the Kensington and Oxford turnpike road company - enactment	451053
1842	0120	0054	To authorize Richard U. Morgan to receive certain moneys - enactment To authorize Richard U. Morgan to receive certain moneys - enactment	102702
1842	0123	0055	To annul the marriage contract of Charles R. Talley and Elizabeth Talley - enactment To annul the marriage contract of Charles R. Talley and Elizabeth Talley - enactment	27835
1842	0124	0056	Act to consolidate and amend the several acts relative to a general system of education by Common Schools - amend - adjusted valuation; new school district in Jefferson county Act to consolidate and amend the several acts relative to a general system of education by Common Schools - amend - adjusted valuation; new school district in Jefferson county	39776
1842	0125	0057	To authorize the citizens of Little Beaver township, in the county of Beaver, to elect two additional Supervisors of the highways, and for other purposes - enactment To authorize the citizens of Little Beaver township, in the county of Beaver, to elect two additional Supervisors of the highways, and for other purposes - enactment	165787
1842	0129	0058	To change the name of James Smith Otis, of the city of Philadelphia, and for other purposes - enactment To change the name of James Smith Otis, of the city of Philadelphia, and for other purposes - enactment	35491
1842	0130	0059	Authorizing the trustees of "The First Independent Church of Christ, commonly called Universalists, meeting in their house of public worship, in Lombard street, in the city of Philadelphia," to convey all their estate to the said corporation, and to chang Authorizing the trustees of "The First Independent Church of Christ, commonly called Universalists, meeting in their house of public worship, in Lombard street, in the city of Philadelphia," to convey all their estate to the said corporation, and to chang	29622
1842	0131	0060	For the relief of the Children of David Long, and for other purposes - enactment For the relief of the Children of David Long, and for other purposes - enactment	73763
1842	0132	0061	To establish a new Judicial District out of the counties of Huntingdon, Centre, Mifflin, Clearfield, Union and Clinton - enactment To establish a new Judicial District out of the counties of Huntingdon, Centre, Mifflin, Clearfield, Union and Clinton - enactment	66234
1842	0134	0062	To incorporate the President and Managers of the Doylestown and Danborough Turnpike Road Company, and for other purposes - enactment To incorporate the President and Managers of the Doylestown and Danborough Turnpike Road Company, and for other purposes - enactment	448216
1842	0144	0063	Authorizing John Prall, to sell and convey certain real estate in Bucks county - enactment Authorizing John Prall, to sell and convey certain real estate in Bucks county - enactment	108955
1842	0146	0064	To authorize the Governor to incorporate the Harrisburg and Pinegrove Rail Road Company - enactment To authorize the Governor to incorporate the Harrisburg and Pinegrove Rail Road Company - enactment	490501
1842	0158	0065	To authorize Jacob Miksch and Henry C. Beitel, surviving administrators, etc. of Christian Miksch, deceased, to sell and convey certain Real Estate - enactment To authorize Jacob Miksch and Henry C. Beitel, surviving administrators, etc. of Christian Miksch, deceased, to sell and convey certain Real Estate - enactment	66623
1842	0159	0066	To incorporate the Southern Mutual Insurance Company, of Lancaster county - enactment To incorporate the Southern Mutual Insurance Company, of Lancaster county - enactment	148112
1842	0162	0067	To incorporate the Mutual Beneficial Insurance Association of Bucks county, against losses sustained by fire, and for other purposes - enactment To incorporate the Mutual Beneficial Insurance Association of Bucks county, against losses sustained by fire, and for other purposes - enactment	234786
1842	0167	0068	Giving the assent of this Commonwealth to the act of the Legislature of New Jersey, entitled "An act to incorporate the Carpentersville Delaware Bridge Company" - enactment Giving the assent of this Commonwealth to the act of the Legislature of New Jersey, entitled "An act to incorporate the Carpentersville Delaware Bridge Company" - enactment	377319
1842	0177	0069	To authorize Charles Smith to erect a Dam across Dunning creek, in Bedford county, and for other purposes - enactment To authorize Charles Smith to erect a Dam across Dunning creek, in Bedford county, and for other purposes - enactment	68384
1842	0178	0070	To authorize William Linn, trustee of the minor children of Robert and Ann Stockton, to sell and convey certain real estate and for other purposes - enactment To authorize William Linn, trustee of the minor children of Robert and Ann Stockton, to sell and convey certain real estate and for other purposes - enactment	192607
1842	0183	0071	Authorizing the Governor to incorporate the Clifford and Carbondale Turnpike Road Company, and for laying out a State Road from the Virginia state line, in the county of Fayette, to Centerville, in the county of Somerset, and for other purposes - enactmen Authorizing the Governor to incorporate the Clifford and Carbondale Turnpike Road Company, and for laying out a State Road from the Virginia state line, in the county of Fayette, to Centerville, in the county of Somerset, and for other purposes - enactmen	360032
1842	0192	0072	To appoint Commissioners to Re-survey and mark that portion of the county line, which divides the township of Bristol, in the county of Philadelphia, from the township of Cheltenham, in the county of Montgomery, and for other purposes - enactment To appoint Commissioners to Re-survey and mark that portion of the county line, which divides the township of Bristol, in the county of Philadelphia, from the township of Cheltenham, in the county of Montgomery, and for other purposes - enactment	442867
1842	0202	0073	To enable the Bank of Pennsylvania to make an assignment for the payment of its debts, and for other purposes - enactment To enable the Bank of Pennsylvania to make an assignment for the payment of its debts, and for other purposes - enactment	144865
1842	0206	0074	Act authorizing the Governor to incorporate the Bald Eagle and Spring Creek Navigation Company - amend - increase the capital stock; tolls pledged; net proceeds Act authorizing the Governor to incorporate the Bald Eagle and Spring Creek Navigation Company - amend - increase the capital stock; tolls pledged; net proceeds	73548
1842	0207	0075	To authorize the Governor to incorporate a company for the purpose of erecting a permanent bridge over the river Conemaugh, at or near Lockport, in Westmoreland county, and for laying out a state road from Blairsville, in Indiana county, to Mount Pleasant To authorize the Governor to incorporate a company for the purpose of erecting a permanent bridge over the river Conemaugh, at or near Lockport, in Westmoreland county, and for laying out a state road from Blairsville, in Indiana county, to Mount Pleasant	242357
1842	0212	0076	To legalize certain proceedings in the Court of Common Pleas of Adams County, and for other purposes - enactment To legalize certain proceedings in the Court of Common Pleas of Adams County, and for other purposes - enactment	68366
1842	0215	0077	Act granting jurisdiction to the Court of Common Pleas, of Adams county, in certain cases - repeal Act granting jurisdiction to the Court of Common Pleas, of Adams county, in certain cases - repeal	69360
1842	0217	0078	To authorize the Governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the Monongahela and Coal Hill Turnpike Road, near the top of Coal Hill, in the county of Allegheny, to Beallville, in Washington county, and for other purposes - enactme To authorize the Governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the Monongahela and Coal Hill Turnpike Road, near the top of Coal Hill, in the county of Allegheny, to Beallville, in Washington county, and for other purposes - enactme	209499
1842	0222	0079	Erecting a New county out of the Northern part of Luzerne county, to be called Wyoming - enactment Erecting a New county out of the Northern part of Luzerne county, to be called Wyoming - enactment	282087
1842	0228	0080	For the relief of John Gordon, and others, soldiers, and widows of soldiers, of the Revolutionary and Indian wars - enactment For the relief of John Gordon, and others, soldiers, and widows of soldiers, of the Revolutionary and Indian wars - enactment	74257
1842	0230	0081	To authorize the construction of a toll bridge over the river Schuylkill, at or near Windsor Haven, in Berks county, and for other purposes - enactment To authorize the construction of a toll bridge over the river Schuylkill, at or near Windsor Haven, in Berks county, and for other purposes - enactment	283092
1842	0236	0082	In relation to the County of Philadelphia - enactment In relation to the County of Philadelphia - enactment	156937
1842	0240	0083	Act authorizing Jacob Sorrick and Michael Hettrick, trustees of the Lutheran congregation at Clover creek, Huntingdon county, to sell and convey certain real estate, and for other purposes - enactment Act authorizing Jacob Sorrick and Michael Hettrick, trustees of the Lutheran congregation at Clover creek, Huntingdon county, to sell and convey certain real estate, and for other purposes - enactment	239881
1842	0245	0084	To reduce the capital stock of the Atlantic Insurance Company of Philadelphia, and for other purposes - enactment To reduce the capital stock of the Atlantic Insurance Company of Philadelphia, and for other purposes - enactment	109514
1842	0247	0085	Act to incorporate the subscribers to the Insurance company of North America - amend - Capital North American Insurance company reduced; meeting and assent of stockholders Act to incorporate the subscribers to the Insurance company of North America - amend - Capital North American Insurance company reduced; meeting and assent of stockholders	69275
1842	0249	0086	To extend the time for completing "the Norristown and Valley rail road," and for other purposes - enactment To extend the time for completing "the Norristown and Valley rail road," and for other purposes - enactment	30090
1842	0250	0087	For the relief of the Reading Artillerists, of Berks county, and certain other Volunteer companies, of Lebanon county - enactment For the relief of the Reading Artillerists, of Berks county, and certain other Volunteer companies, of Lebanon county - enactment	23808
1842	0251	0088	Act authorizing the Governor to incorporate the Delaware and Susquehanna Rail Road Company and for other purposes - amend - charter extended; commissioners appointed; money unexpended for the Big Bushkill creek appropriated; auditor general to bring suit; Act authorizing the Governor to incorporate the Delaware and Susquehanna Rail Road Company and for other purposes - amend - charter extended; commissioners appointed; money unexpended for the Big Bushkill creek appropriated; auditor general to bring suit;	154420
1842	0254	0089	Incorporating the Union Church and School, in the village of New Holland, in the county of York - enactment Incorporating the Union Church and School, in the village of New Holland, in the county of York - enactment	109849
1842	0256	0090	Several acts relating to Auctions and Auctioneers, and for other purposes - amend - auctioneers appointed in Philadelphia and Pittsburg; tax; term of service of commissioners; duties of judges of election and notaries public; 16th division of militia divi Several acts relating to Auctions and Auctioneers, and for other purposes - amend - auctioneers appointed in Philadelphia and Pittsburg; tax; term of service of commissioners; duties of judges of election and notaries public; 16th division of militia divi	281477
1842	0262	0091	Act authorizing the Governor to incorporate the Tioga Navigation Company - amend - service of writ on company; election of officers in the 142 regiment; volunteer companies in Mifflin county to be called Brady regiment; adjutant general to furnish swords Act authorizing the Governor to incorporate the Tioga Navigation Company - amend - service of writ on company; election of officers in the 142 regiment; volunteer companies in Mifflin county to be called Brady regiment; adjutant general to furnish swords	198396
1842	0267	0092	To incorporate the Erie and North East Rail Road Company, and for other purposes - enactment To incorporate the Erie and North East Rail Road Company, and for other purposes - enactment	232740
1842	0273	0093	Act to re-establish the District Court for the city and county of Lancaster, and for other purposes - repeal - section 5 Act to re-establish the District Court for the city and county of Lancaster, and for other purposes - repeal - section 5	30612
1842	0274	0094	Relative to the last will of William M. Camac - enactment Relative to the last will of William M. Camac - enactment	74475
1842	0275	0095	Act in relation to the Philadelphia and Trenton Rail Road Company - repeal Act in relation to the Philadelphia and Trenton Rail Road Company - repeal	68003
1842	0276	0096	For the settlement of certain incidental expenses on the unfinished lines of canal, and for other purposes - enactment For the settlement of certain incidental expenses on the unfinished lines of canal, and for other purposes - enactment	251045
1842	0282	0097	To annul the marriage contract between C. Glenn Peebles and Emily A Peebles his wife - enactment To annul the marriage contract between C. Glenn Peebles and Emily A Peebles his wife - enactment	27433
1842	0283	0098	To incorporate the Decatur Fire Company, of the borough of Frankford, in the county of Philadelphia - enactment To incorporate the Decatur Fire Company, of the borough of Frankford, in the county of Philadelphia - enactment	74155
1842	0284	0099	To incorporate the village of New Germantown, in the county of Perry, into a borough - enactment To incorporate the village of New Germantown, in the county of Perry, into a borough - enactment	315069
1842	0291	0100	Act to incorporate the town of West Chester into a borough - amend - paving; water tax; power to regulate markets; removing nuisances and obstructions; penalty for corrupting water in reservoirs and defacing water works Act to incorporate the town of West Chester into a borough - amend - paving; water tax; power to regulate markets; removing nuisances and obstructions; penalty for corrupting water in reservoirs and defacing water works	198333
1842	0296	0101	To authorize the Governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the borough of Freeport, to the borough of Kittanning, Armstrong county - enactment To authorize the Governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the borough of Freeport, to the borough of Kittanning, Armstrong county - enactment	126292
1842	0299	0102	To establish an Institution by the name of "The Institute for Colored Youth" - enactment To establish an Institution by the name of "The Institute for Colored Youth" - enactment	104491
1842	0302	0103	To authorize Thomas Gardner, Benjamin J. Miller, and Isaac Coates, trustees, to sell and convey certain real estates, and for other purposes - enactment To authorize Thomas Gardner, Benjamin J. Miller, and Isaac Coates, trustees, to sell and convey certain real estates, and for other purposes - enactment	157089
1842	0306	0104	Act erecting a new county out of the northern part of Luzerne county, to be called Wyoming - amend - boundary lines established Act erecting a new county out of the northern part of Luzerne county, to be called Wyoming - amend - boundary lines established	69755
1842	0307	0105	To incorporate the Mercantile Library Company of Philadelphia - enactment To incorporate the Mercantile Library Company of Philadelphia - enactment	61682
1842	0309	0106	Authorizing the Canal Commissioners to purchase Trucks for the transportation of section boats over the Philadelphia and Columbia, and the Allegheny Portage Rail Roads - enactment Authorizing the Canal Commissioners to purchase Trucks for the transportation of section boats over the Philadelphia and Columbia, and the Allegheny Portage Rail Roads - enactment	37130
1842	0310	0107	Act authorizing the erection of an academy, for the use of the Sumneytown Society, for the advancement of literature, in Montgomery county, and for other purposes - amend - action against Philip Reed; board of appraisers; building committee; pedling butch Act authorizing the erection of an academy, for the use of the Sumneytown Society, for the advancement of literature, in Montgomery county, and for other purposes - amend - action against Philip Reed; board of appraisers; building committee; pedling butch	154200
1842	0313	0108	Relating to the Claims of Samuel S. Barton, and others, and for other purposes - enactment Relating to the Claims of Samuel S. Barton, and others, and for other purposes - enactment	139659
1842	0316	0109	To incorporate the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Philadelphia and Bucks counties, and for other purposes - enactment To incorporate the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company of Philadelphia and Bucks counties, and for other purposes - enactment	223500
1842	0321	0110	Regulating election districts and for other purposes - enactment Regulating election districts and for other purposes - enactment	710638
1842	0339	0111	To abolish Imprisonment for debt, and to punish Fraudulent debtors - enactment To abolish Imprisonment for debt, and to punish Fraudulent debtors - enactment	439603
1842	0349	0112	To annul the Marriage contract of Emily Albro and William Albro, of the county of Luzerne - enactment To annul the Marriage contract of Emily Albro and William Albro, of the county of Luzerne - enactment	59398
1842	0350	0113	Authorizing the Governor to Incorporate the Wiconisco Canal Company - enactment Authorizing the Governor to Incorporate the Wiconisco Canal Company - enactment	453099
1842	0360	0114	Authorizing the governor to incorporate the Bear Mountain Rail Road Company, and for other purposes - enactment Authorizing the governor to incorporate the Bear Mountain Rail Road Company, and for other purposes - enactment	495062
1842	0371	0115	To authorize the Trustee of Williamina E. McElwee to pay to her so much of the principal of a certain Trust Estate as may be necessary for the support of the said Williamina, and for the maintenance and education of her children, and for other purposes - To authorize the Trustee of Williamina E. McElwee to pay to her so much of the principal of a certain Trust Estate as may be necessary for the support of the said Williamina, and for the maintenance and education of her children, and for other purposes -	148316
1842	0374	0116	Concerning the Trust Estate of Hugh Roberts, deceased, and for other purposes - enactment Concerning the Trust Estate of Hugh Roberts, deceased, and for other purposes - enactment	731534
1842	0391	0117	To authorize the court of Common Pleas, of Luzerne county, to appoint auditors in certain cases, and for other purposes - enactment To authorize the court of Common Pleas, of Luzerne county, to appoint auditors in certain cases, and for other purposes - enactment	308315
1842	0398	0118	To incorporate the Mount Carbon and Port Carbon Railroad Company, and for other purposes - enactment To incorporate the Mount Carbon and Port Carbon Railroad Company, and for other purposes - enactment	350426
1842	0407	0119	Concerning Executions - enactment Concerning Executions - enactment	118327
1842	0410	0120	For the Relief of John Wier and others, soldiers and widows of soldiers of the revolutionary and Indian wars - enactment For the Relief of John Wier and others, soldiers and widows of soldiers of the revolutionary and Indian wars - enactment	70064
1842	0411	0121	Authorizing the Governor to Incorporate the North Branch Canal Company - enactment Authorizing the Governor to Incorporate the North Branch Canal Company - enactment	486929
1842	0422	0122	To reduce the Capital of the Southern Insurance and Trust Company, of Philadelphia, and for other purposes - enactment To reduce the Capital of the Southern Insurance and Trust Company, of Philadelphia, and for other purposes - enactment	259305
1842	0428	0123	Act incorporating the Offerman Rail Road and Mining Company - amend - name changed to Schuylkill Rail Road and Mining Company Act incorporating the Offerman Rail Road and Mining Company - amend - name changed to Schuylkill Rail Road and Mining Company	25563
1842	0429	0124	Act to settle the estate of John Nicholson and Peter Baynton - amend - jurisdiction of Nicholson court Act to settle the estate of John Nicholson and Peter Baynton - amend - jurisdiction of Nicholson court	26913
1842	0430	0125	To incorporate the Liberty Fire Company, of Holmesburg, in the county of Philadelphia - enactment To incorporate the Liberty Fire Company, of Holmesburg, in the county of Philadelphia - enactment	241024
1842	0436	0126	To enable creditors to attach legacies and property inherited in the hands of Executors and Administrators, and for other purposes - enactment To enable creditors to attach legacies and property inherited in the hands of Executors and Administrators, and for other purposes - enactment	235882
1842	0441	0127	To provide for the ordinary expenses of the government, payment of the interest upon the State debt, receiving of proposals for the sale of the public works, and for other purposes - enactment To provide for the ordinary expenses of the government, payment of the interest upon the State debt, receiving of proposals for the sale of the public works, and for other purposes - enactment	308782
1842	0449	0128	To provide for the Education of the Poor in the non-accepting school districts of this Commonwealth, and for other purposes - enactment To provide for the Education of the Poor in the non-accepting school districts of this Commonwealth, and for other purposes - enactment	394743
1842	0458	0129	Annexing the county of Schuylkill to the Eastern District of the Supreme Court, and for other purposes - enactment Annexing the county of Schuylkill to the Eastern District of the Supreme Court, and for other purposes - enactment	590656
1842	0478	jr06	Resolution relative to certain Election Districts Resolution relative to certain Election Districts	25122
1842	0479	jr07	Resolution directing a Nolle Prosequi to be entered in certain criminal prosecutions against George Handy Resolution directing a Nolle Prosequi to be entered in certain criminal prosecutions against George Handy	26141