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Year	Page	Act	Subject	Size (KB)
1803	227	2307	Reannex part of Franklin township in the county of Westmoreland to the fifth election district in said county Reannex part of Franklin township in the county of Westmoreland to the fifth election district in said county	1
1803	228	2308	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	1
1803	228	2309	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	1
1803	229	2310	Erect part of Beaver county into separate election districts Erect part of Beaver county into separate election districts	1
1803	230	2311	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	1
1803	231	2312	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."	1
1803	231	2313	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	1
1803	232	2314	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	1
1803	233	2316	Authorize Abraham Landis to erect a milldam in Swatara creek in the county of Dauphin Authorize Abraham Landis to erect a milldam in Swatara creek in the county of Dauphin	1
1803	233	2315	Altering the place of holding the general elections in Noblesburg district in the county of Allegheny Altering the place of holding the general elections in Noblesburg district in the county of Allegheny	1
1803	234	2317	Authorizing Hugh Beaty, acting administrator of James Beaty, to convey certain lots adjoining New Berlin in Northumberland county Authorizing Hugh Beaty, acting administrator of James Beaty, to convey certain lots adjoining New Berlin in Northumberland county	1
1803	235	2318	Grant James Moore a fractional part of the reserved tract of land at the mouth of Big Beaver creek Grant James Moore a fractional part of the reserved tract of land at the mouth of Big Beaver creek	1
1803	236	2319	Dissolve the marriage contract between Alexander Dick and Catharine his wife, late Catharine Wolf Dissolve the marriage contract between Alexander Dick and Catharine his wife, late Catharine Wolf	1
1803	238	2320	Supplement to the several acts of assembly of this commonwealth relating to the acknowledgment or proofs of deeds and other writings Supplement to the several acts of assembly of this commonwealth relating to the acknowledgment or proofs of deeds and other writings	1
1803	238	2321	Alter the place of holding the general elections in Buffalo township, Armstrong county Alter the place of holding the general elections in Buffalo township, Armstrong county	1
1803	239	2322	Enable the governor of this commonwealth to incorporate a company for opening the navigation of Conecocheague Creek from the mouth of the Falling Spring in the town of Chambersburg to the Maryland line Enable the governor of this commonwealth to incorporate a company for opening the navigation of Conecocheague Creek from the mouth of the Falling Spring in the town of Chambersburg to the Maryland line	1
1803	243	2323	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	1
1803	244	2324	Raise by way of lottery a sum of money to defray the expense of rebuilding a church in the borough of York Raise by way of lottery a sum of money to defray the expense of rebuilding a church in the borough of York	1
1803	245	2325	Authorize Charles Smith of the borough of Lancaster, his heirs and assigns, to erect and maintain a wing dam in the river Juniata under certain restrictions Authorize Charles Smith of the borough of Lancaster, his heirs and assigns, to erect and maintain a wing dam in the river Juniata under certain restrictions	1
1803	246	2326	Supplement to the "An act to enable the governor ... make an artificial road from the city of Philadelphia through Germantown to the ten mile stone on Chestnut Hill and from thence to the new stone bridge over Perkiomen creek in the county of Montgomery." Supplement to the "An act to enable the governor ... make an artificial road from the city of Philadelphia through Germantown to the ten mile stone on Chestnut Hill and from thence to the new stone bridge over Perkiomen creek in the county of Montgomery."	1
1803	247	2327	Erect a new election district in the county of Crawford Erect a new election district in the county of Crawford	1
1803	247	2328	Enable the governor of this commonwealth to incorporate a company for making an artificial road by the best and nearest route from the borough of Easton in the county of Northampton to the town of Wilkesbarre in the county of Luzerne Enable the governor of this commonwealth to incorporate a company for making an artificial road by the best and nearest route from the borough of Easton in the county of Northampton to the town of Wilkesbarre in the county of Luzerne	1
1803	265	2329	Authorizing William Wright to lead off and use part of the waters of the Susquehanna on his own land in York county Authorizing William Wright to lead off and use part of the waters of the Susquehanna on his own land in York county	1
1803	266	2330	Authorize Samuel Bell and Nicholas Gerst, their heirs and assigns respectively, to erect milldams on Swatara creek in the county of Dauphin Authorize Samuel Bell and Nicholas Gerst, their heirs and assigns respectively, to erect milldams on Swatara creek in the county of Dauphin	1
1803	267	2331	Settling the accounts of the trustees of Wayne county and vesting the powers of said trustees in the county commissioners Settling the accounts of the trustees of Wayne county and vesting the powers of said trustees in the county commissioners	1
1803	268	2332	Vest in Sophia Biddle for the use of herself and children certain parts of the forfeited estate of John Biddle which have not yet come into the possession of this commonwealth Vest in Sophia Biddle for the use of herself and children certain parts of the forfeited estate of John Biddle which have not yet come into the possession of this commonwealth	1
1803	269	2333	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	1
1803	271	2334	Authorize and empower the commissioners of the county of Somerset to sell and convey four certain lots of ground and for other purposes therein mentioned Authorize and empower the commissioners of the county of Somerset to sell and convey four certain lots of ground and for other purposes therein mentioned	1
1803	271	2335	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	1
1803	272	2336	Establishing the compensation of the deputy secretary of the commonwealth Establishing the compensation of the deputy secretary of the commonwealth	1
1803	273	2338	Dissolving the marriage between John Alexander and Hannah his wife Dissolving the marriage between John Alexander and Hannah his wife	1
1803	273	2337	Erect a certain election district in the county of Wayne Erect a certain election district in the county of Wayne	1
1803	274	2339	Authorize the electors of the sixth election district in the county of Huntingdon to hold their general elections at the house of James Entreken at the mouth of Coffee run on the Raystown branch of the Juniata river Authorize the electors of the sixth election district in the county of Huntingdon to hold their general elections at the house of James Entreken at the mouth of Coffee run on the Raystown branch of the Juniata river	1
1803	275	2340	Supplement to an act entitled "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 entitled "An act to incorporate a company for the purpose of cutting and making a canal between the river Delaware and Chesapeake bay."	1
1803	276	2341	Authorize the surviving commissioners named in certain commissions of bankruptcy to proceed in the execution of the said commissions and for other purposes therein mentioned Authorize the surviving commissioners named in certain commissions of bankruptcy to proceed in the execution of the said commissions and for other purposes therein mentioned	1
1803	277	2342	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.	1
1803	280	2343	Raise by way of lottery a sum not exceeding $5,000 for the purpose of completing the building of the Bustleton academy in the county of Philadelphia Raise by way of lottery a sum not exceeding $5,000 for the purpose of completing the building of the Bustleton academy in the county of Philadelphia	1
1803	281	2344	Further supplement to the act entitled "An act to erect the town of Sunbury in the county of Northumberland into a borough." Further supplement to the act entitled "An act to erect the town of Sunbury in the county of Northumberland into a borough."	1
1803	283	2345	Erect a new election district in the county of Dauphin and to alter the place of holding the general elections for the two adjoining districts Erect a new election district in the county of Dauphin and to alter the place of holding the general elections for the two adjoining districts	1
1803	284	2346	Erecting one new election district and making alterations in other districts in Northumberland county Erecting one new election district and making alterations in other districts in Northumberland county	1
1803	285	2347	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	1
1803	288	2349	Supplement to the militia law of this commonwealth Supplement to the militia law of this commonwealth	1
1803	288	2348	Erecting Bethel township in the county of Berks into an election district Erecting Bethel township in the county of Berks into an election district	1
1803	289	2350	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	1
1803	295	2351	Erecting certain election districts in Cumberland county Erecting certain election districts in Cumberland county	1
1803	296	2352	Erect the townships of Pennsbury, Kennett, East Marlborough and Newlin in the county of Chester into a separate election district Erect the townships of Pennsbury, Kennett, East Marlborough and Newlin in the county of Chester into a separate election district	1
1803	297	2353	Authorize any person or persons owning lands adjoining navigable streams of water declared public highways to erect dams upon such streams for mills and other water works Authorize any person or persons owning lands adjoining navigable streams of water declared public highways to erect dams upon such streams for mills and other water works	1
1803	300	2354	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	1
1803	303	2355	Enable the governor of this commonwealth 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 of this commonwealth 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	1
1803	318	2356	Enable the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the intersection of Front street and the Germantown road in the Northern Liberties of the city of Philadelphia through Frankford and Bristol to the ferry at Morrisville Enable the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road from the intersection of Front street and the Germantown road in the Northern Liberties of the city of Philadelphia through Frankford and Bristol to the ferry at Morrisville	1
1803	334	2357	Authorize the several courts of quarter sessions within their respective counties to lay off, alter and divide townships and for other purposes Authorize the several courts of quarter sessions within their respective counties to lay off, alter and divide townships and for other purposes	1
1803	335	2358	Enable the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road beginning at or near Downingtown in the county of Chester to Cornwall furnace in the county of Dauphin and from thence to the borough of Harrisburg Enable the governor to incorporate a company for making an artificial road beginning at or near Downingtown in the county of Chester to Cornwall furnace in the county of Dauphin and from thence to the borough of Harrisburg	1
1803	352	2359	Relief of Dickinson College Relief of Dickinson College	1
1803	353	2360	Authorize 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 of Manatawny creek near Pottsgrove on the road leading from Philadelphia to Reading Authorize 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 of Manatawny creek near Pottsgrove on the road leading from Philadelphia to Reading	1
1803	357	2361	Relief of Doctor Robert Johnson Relief of Doctor Robert Johnson	1
1803	358	2362	Supplement to "An act to empower and direct Ann M'Farren, John Agnew and William M'Clean, administrators of ... Amos M'Ginley deceased, to convey certain lands in Hamilton's Bann and Cumberland townships in York county to sundry persons ..." Supplement to "An act to empower and direct Ann M'Farren, John Agnew and William M'Clean, administrators of ... Amos M'Ginley deceased, to convey certain lands in Hamilton's Bann and Cumberland townships in York county to sundry persons ..."	1
1803	359	2363	Raising by way of lottery a sum not exceeding $10,000 for the purpose of discharging the 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 Raising by way of lottery a sum not exceeding $10,000 for the purpose of discharging the 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	1
1803	361	2364	Relating to county treasurers Relating to county treasurers	1
1803	361	2365	Incorporate that part of the township of the Northern Liberties lying between the west side of Sixth street and the river Delaware 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 between Vine street and Cohocksink creek	1
1803	377	2366	Directing sheriffs and coroners to give sufficient sureties for the faithful execution of their official duties and for other purposes Directing sheriffs and coroners to give sufficient sureties for the faithful execution of their official duties and for other purposes	1
1803	384	2367	Enable Martin Hocker to obtain a title to a lot of land in the township of Paxton and county of Dauphin Enable Martin Hocker to obtain a title to a lot of land in the township of Paxton and county of Dauphin	1
1803	385	2368	Consolidation and amendment of the laws as far as they respect the poor of the city of Philadelphia the district of Southwark and the township of the Northern Liberties Consolidation and amendment of the laws as far as they respect the poor of the city of Philadelphia the district of Southwark and the township of the Northern Liberties	1
1803	411	2369	Establish a board of wardens for the port of Philadelphia and for the regulation of pilots and pilotages and for other purposes therein mentioned Establish a board of wardens for the port of Philadelphia and for the regulation of pilots and pilotages and for other purposes therein mentioned	1
1803	430	2370	Authorizing the secretary of the land office and the attorney general to recover the fees due on warrants and patents remaining in the land office Authorizing the secretary of the land office and the attorney general to recover the fees due on warrants and patents remaining in the land office	1
1803	432	2372	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	1
1803	432	2371	Supplement to the act entitled "An act for the relief of the estate of Sarah Caldwell." Supplement to the act entitled "An act for the relief of the estate of Sarah Caldwell."	1
1803	434	2373	Supplement to the act entitled "An act to prevent the exportation of bad or unmerchantable staves, heading, boards and timber." Supplement to the act entitled "An act to prevent the exportation of bad or unmerchantable staves, heading, boards and timber."	1
1803	434	2374	Erect certain parts of Westmoreland and Lycoming counties into a separate county (named Indiana) Erect certain parts of Westmoreland and Lycoming counties into a separate county (named Indiana)	1
1803	437	2375	Granting to 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 to Peter Smith and Elizabeth his wife the donation land to which Nicholas Ungerman, a soldier in the fourth Pennsylvania regiment, was by law entitled	1
1803	438	2376	Authorize the commissioners of Northumberland county to sell and convey in fee simple a certain lot in the borough of Sunbury Authorize the commissioners of Northumberland county to sell and convey in fee simple a certain lot in the borough of Sunbury	1
1803	439	2377	Affording compensation to Benjamin Alexander, Thomas M'Millan and others for ascertaining the center of Mercer county Affording compensation to Benjamin Alexander, Thomas M'Millan and others for ascertaining the center of Mercer county	1
1803	440	2378	Declaring the west and western most branches of Schuylkill in the county of Berks public highways Declaring the west and western most branches of Schuylkill in the county of Berks public highways	1
1803	441	2379	Further supplement to the act entitled "An act to establish the judicial courts of this commonwealth." Further supplement to the act entitled "An act to establish the judicial courts of this commonwealth."	1
1803	442	2380	Changing the appropriation to improve the road from Turtle creek to Pittsburgh Changing the appropriation to improve the road from Turtle creek to Pittsburgh	1
1803	443	2381	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	1
1803	444	2382	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	1
1803	445	2383	Authorizing the judges of the court of common pleas of Northampton county to hold two additional courts annually in the said county Authorizing the judges of the court of common pleas of Northampton county to hold two additional courts annually in the said county	1
1803	446	2384	Supplement to the act entitled "An act to complete the benevolent intention of the legislature of this commonwealth by distributing the donation lands to all who are entitled thereto." Supplement to the act entitled "An act to complete the benevolent intention of the legislature of this commonwealth by distributing the donation lands to all who are entitled thereto."	1
1803	446	2385	Securing to 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 to 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	1
1803	447	2386	Establishing a health office and to secure the city and port of Philadelphia from the introduction of pestilential and contagious diseases Establishing a health office and to secure the city and port of Philadelphia from the introduction of pestilential and contagious diseases	1
1803	468	2387	Vest in the devisees of James Parrock, deceased, such parts of the forfeited estate of John Parrock which have not been sold by this commonwealth Vest in the devisees of James Parrock, deceased, such parts of the forfeited estate of John Parrock which have not been sold by this commonwealth	1
1803	469	2388	Direct the sale of certain unimproved lots, the property of this commonwealth, in the city of Philadelphia and to appropriate the proceeds towards the erection of a building for more completely carrying into effect the penal laws of this state Direct the sale of certain unimproved lots, the property of this commonwealth, in the city of Philadelphia and to appropriate the proceeds towards the erection of a building for more completely carrying into effect the penal laws of this state	1
1803	470	2389	Supplement to the act entitled "An act to enable the justices of the supreme court to hold circuit courts within this Commonwealth." Supplement to the act entitled "An act to enable the justices of the supreme court to hold circuit courts within this Commonwealth."	1
1803	472	2390	Relating to the claim of this commonwealth against Elizabeth Sergeant and Esther Waters, surviving executrixes of David Rittenhouse, esquire, deceased Relating to the claim of this commonwealth against Elizabeth Sergeant and Esther Waters, surviving executrixes of David Rittenhouse, esquire, deceased	1
1803	480	2391	Organize the provisional counties of Beaver, Butler, Mercer and Erie for judicial purposes Organize the provisional counties of Beaver, Butler, Mercer and Erie for judicial purposes	1
1803	485	2392	Erect part of South Irwin township in the county of Venango into a separate election district Erect part of South Irwin township in the county of Venango into a separate election district	1
1803	486	2393	Erecting certain election districts in the county of Crawford Erecting certain election districts in the county of Crawford	1
1803	487	2394	Establish and confirm the place for holding the courts of justice and to provide for erecting the public buildings for the use of Armstrong county Establish and confirm the place for holding the courts of justice and to provide for erecting the public buildings for the use of Armstrong county	1
1803	490	2395	Making certain appropriations and to enable the governor of this commonwealth to negotiate certain loans and for other purposes therein mentioned Making certain appropriations and to enable the governor of this commonwealth to negotiate certain loans and for other purposes therein mentioned	1
1803	496	2396	Laying out competent districts for the appointment of justices of the peace Laying out competent districts for the appointment of justices of the peace	1
1803	498	2397	Declaring the Shenango or Pymatuning creek a public stream or highway Declaring the Shenango or Pymatuning creek a public stream or highway	1
1803	498	2398	Empower the overseers and guardians of the poor of the several townships within this commonwealth to recover certain fines, penalties and forfeitures and for 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 for other purposes	1
1803	503	2399	Authorize deputy surveyors or assistants to administer oaths to chain carriers Authorize deputy surveyors or assistants to administer oaths to chain carriers	1
1803	504	2400	Alter and amend the act entitled "An act to regulate the general elections within this commonwealth." Alter and amend the act entitled "An act to regulate the general elections within this commonwealth."	1

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