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Year	Page	Act	Subject	Size (KB)
1789	0179	1387	Enable aliens to purchase and hold real estate within this commonwealth Enable aliens to purchase and hold real estate within this commonwealth	1
1789	0180	1389	Repeal an act entitled "An act to suspend the powers of the trustees of Westmoreland county." Repeal an act entitled "An act to suspend the powers of the trustees of Westmoreland county."	1
1789	0180	1388	Establish a volunteer company of artillery in the city of Philadelphia Establish a volunteer company of artillery in the city of Philadelphia	1
1789	0182	1390	Granting to the corporation of the ministers, vestrymen and church-wardens of the German Lutheran congregation in and near the city of Philadelphia certain lands therein mentioned for endowing a free school for the use of the poor of the said congregation Granting to the corporation of the ministers, vestrymen and church-wardens of the German Lutheran congregation in and near the city of Philadelphia certain lands therein mentioned for endowing a free school for the use of the poor of the said congregation	1
1789	0184	1391	Repeal so much of an act of General Assembly of this commonwealth as prohibits dramatic entertainments within the city of Philadelphia and the neighborhood thereof Repeal so much of an act of General Assembly of this commonwealth as prohibits dramatic entertainments within the city of Philadelphia and the neighborhood thereof	1
1789	0186	1392	Supplement to the act entitled "An act for erecting part of Bedford county into a separate county." Supplement to the act entitled "An act for erecting part of Bedford county into a separate county."	1
1789	0187	1393	Repeal part of "An act to confirm the estates and interests of the College, Academy and Charitable School of the city of Philadelphia and to amend and alter the charters thereof conformably to the revolution and to the constitution ... university." Repeal part of "An act to confirm the estates and interests of the College, Academy and Charitable School of the city of Philadelphia and to amend and alter the charters thereof conformably to the revolution and to the constitution ... university."	1
1789	0193	1394	Incorporate the city of Philadelphia Incorporate the city of Philadelphia	1
1789	0215	1395	Supplement to an act entitled "An act more effectually to prevent unfair practices in the packing of beef and pork for exportation and to regulate the exportation of flaxseed, butter and biscuits in kegs." Supplement to an act entitled "An act more effectually to prevent unfair practices in the packing of beef and pork for exportation and to regulate the exportation of flaxseed, butter and biscuits in kegs."	1
1789	0222	1396	Repeal all the laws of this commonwealth requiring any oath or affirmation of allegiance from the habitants thereof Repeal all the laws of this commonwealth requiring any oath or affirmation of allegiance from the habitants thereof	1
1789	0224	1397	Suspend the sale of lands for non-payment of taxes and for other purposed therein mentioned Suspend the sale of lands for non-payment of taxes and for other purposed therein mentioned	1
1789	0225	1398	Aid of the Callowhill Market in the township of the Northern Liberties Aid of the Callowhill Market in the township of the Northern Liberties	1
1789	0227	1399	Relief of Robert Beatty and Benjamin Moore, insolvent collectors confined in the gaols of Cumberland and Dauphin counties Relief of Robert Beatty and Benjamin Moore, insolvent collectors confined in the gaols of Cumberland and Dauphin counties	1
1789	0228	1400	Supplement to the several acts of general assembly respecting public auctions and auctioneers Supplement to the several acts of general assembly respecting public auctions and auctioneers	1
1789	0230	1401	Compensating Evan Owen for supplies by him furnished the civil officers of Northumberland county in the year 1775 Compensating Evan Owen for supplies by him furnished the civil officers of Northumberland county in the year 1775	1
1789	0231	1402	Enlarging the time limited by "An act for facilitating the redemption of the bills of credit emitted in the year 1781 and for redeeming part of the founded debt of this state, for extending the time ... occupied." Enlarging the time limited by "An act for facilitating the redemption of the bills of credit emitted in the year 1781 and for redeeming part of the founded debt of this state, for extending the time ... occupied."	1
1789	0233	1403	Empowering certain trustees therein named to sell and dispose of a certain house and lot of ground situate in the town of Easton and county of Northampton and to appropriate the moneys for a parsonage of four Protestant Reformed German Congregations Empowering certain trustees therein named to sell and dispose of a certain house and lot of ground situate in the town of Easton and county of Northampton and to appropriate the moneys for a parsonage of four Protestant Reformed German Congregations	1
1789	0234	1404	Appropriate divers funds accruing and growing due to this commonwealth towards the payment of the expenses of government and to provide a fund for other purposes Appropriate divers funds accruing and growing due to this commonwealth towards the payment of the expenses of government and to provide a fund for other purposes	1
1789	0237	1405	Repeal so much of "An act for raising and collecting of money on the specified articles therein mentioned for the support of government and for other purposes therein mentioned" as imposes a tax on possessors of any one-horse wagon, etc. Repeal so much of "An act for raising and collecting of money on the specified articles therein mentioned for the support of government and for other purposes therein mentioned" as imposes a tax on possessors of any one-horse wagon, etc.	1
1789	0238	1406	Enable the rector, church-wardens and vestry-men of the Protestant Episcopal Church of Saint John at Yorktown to mortgage the parsonage-house and certain lots of ground Enable the rector, church-wardens and vestry-men of the Protestant Episcopal Church of Saint John at Yorktown to mortgage the parsonage-house and certain lots of ground	1
1789	0239	1407	Assist the cotton manufacturers of this state Assist the cotton manufacturers of this state	1
1789	0240	1408	Incorporation of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia Incorporation of the College of Physicians of Philadelphia	1
1789	0243	1409	Amend an act entitled "An act for amending the penal laws of this state." Amend an act entitled "An act for amending the penal laws of this state."	1
1789	0251	1410	More effectual collection of the poor tax in the city of Philadelphia, the district of Southwark and the townships of Moyamensing and the Northern Liberties and to provide in a more convenient and salutary manner for the confinement of disorderly persons More effectual collection of the poor tax in the city of Philadelphia, the district of Southwark and the townships of Moyamensing and the Northern Liberties and to provide in a more convenient and salutary manner for the confinement of disorderly persons	1
1789	0256	1411	Supplement to the several acts of assembly for the relief of insolvent debtors Supplement to the several acts of assembly for the relief of insolvent debtors	1
1789	0258	1412	Granting trials at nisi prius in the county of Philadelphia Granting trials at nisi prius in the county of Philadelphia	1
1789	0260	1413	Prevent the granting of special courts on the plaintiff's application Prevent the granting of special courts on the plaintiff's application	1
1789	0261	1414	Prevent the importation of convicts into this commonwealth Prevent the importation of convicts into this commonwealth	1
1789	0263	1415	Repeal so much of any act or acts of assembly of this commonwealth as directs the payment of the new loan debt or the interest thereof beyond the first day of April next and for other purposes therein mentioned Repeal so much of any act or acts of assembly of this commonwealth as directs the payment of the new loan debt or the interest thereof beyond the first day of April next and for other purposes therein mentioned	1
1789	0267	1416	Establish a board of appeal within the several counties of this state and to grant exonerations in cases of militia fines Establish a board of appeal within the several counties of this state and to grant exonerations in cases of militia fines	1
1789	0269	1417	Supplement to an act entitled "An act to establish a board of wardens for the port of Philadelphia and for other purposes therein mentioned." Supplement to an act entitled "An act to establish a board of wardens for the port of Philadelphia and for other purposes therein mentioned."	1
1789	0275	1418	Aid of the roads therein mentioned Aid of the roads therein mentioned	1
1789	0276	1419	Raising by way of lottery the sum of $8,000 for defraying the expense of erecting a common hall in the city of Philadelphia and $2,000 for the use of Dickinson College in the borough of Carlisle Raising by way of lottery the sum of $8,000 for defraying the expense of erecting a common hall in the city of Philadelphia and $2,000 for the use of Dickinson College in the borough of Carlisle	1
1789	0283	1420	Enable the justices of the orphans' court to authorize and empower Frances Budden to sell and convey so much of the lands and tenements of her late husband James Budden, deceased, as shall be necessary for the payment of his debts, etc. Enable the justices of the orphans' court to authorize and empower Frances Budden to sell and convey so much of the lands and tenements of her late husband James Budden, deceased, as shall be necessary for the payment of his debts, etc.	1
1789	0284	1421	Incorporate the Newtown Library Company in Bucks county Incorporate the Newtown Library Company in Bucks county	1
1789	0288	1422	Enable John Hewson to enlarge and carry on the business of calico printing and bleaching within this state Enable John Hewson to enlarge and carry on the business of calico printing and bleaching within this state	1
1789	0289	1423	Appointment of a register-general for the purpose of registering the accounts of this state Appointment of a register-general for the purpose of registering the accounts of this state	1
1789	0292	1424	Supplement to the act entitled "A supplement to the act entitled 'An act to enforce the due collection and payment of taxes within this commonwealth.'" Supplement to the act entitled "A supplement to the act entitled 'An act to enforce the due collection and payment of taxes within this commonwealth.'"	1
1789	0294	1425	Enable the owners and possessors of a certain tract of marsh and meadow land therein described situate in the county of Chester to keep the banks, dams, sluices and floodgates in repair and to raise a fund to defray the expense thereof Enable the owners and possessors of a certain tract of marsh and meadow land therein described situate in the county of Chester to keep the banks, dams, sluices and floodgates in repair and to raise a fund to defray the expense thereof	1
1789	0304	1426	Erect Wyoming township and that part of Catawissa and Mahoning townships hereinafter described in the county of Northumberland into a separate election district Erect Wyoming township and that part of Catawissa and Mahoning townships hereinafter described in the county of Northumberland into a separate election district	1
1789	0305	1427	Alter the times of holding the courts of general quarter sessions of the peace and gaol delivery in the several counties within this commonwealth Alter the times of holding the courts of general quarter sessions of the peace and gaol delivery in the several counties within this commonwealth	1
1789	0306	1428	Separating Newberry township in the county of York from the fifth and annexing it to the first election district of that county and to enable the freemen of Manahan, Warrington, Huntington and Reading townships to hold general elections at the Butt home Separating Newberry township in the county of York from the fifth and annexing it to the first election district of that county and to enable the freemen of Manahan, Warrington, Huntington and Reading townships to hold general elections at the Butt home	1
1789	0307	1429	Divide the county of Luzerne into election districts Divide the county of Luzerne into election districts	1
1789	0309	1430	Grant and secure to Robert Leslie for a limited time the sole and exclusive right and benefit of constructing, making and selling within this commonwealth the improvements by him lately invented on clocks and watches Grant and secure to Robert Leslie for a limited time the sole and exclusive right and benefit of constructing, making and selling within this commonwealth the improvements by him lately invented on clocks and watches	1
1789	0312	1431	Relief of James Pettigrew an insolvent debtor in the county of Northampton confined in the gaol of said county Relief of James Pettigrew an insolvent debtor in the county of Northampton confined in the gaol of said county	1
1789	0313	1432	Authorize George Frey of Middletown in the county of Dauphin to support a mill-dam across Swatara creek and to oblige him to maintain a free navigation for boats and other craft along his mill-race into his milldam Authorize George Frey of Middletown in the county of Dauphin to support a mill-dam across Swatara creek and to oblige him to maintain a free navigation for boats and other craft along his mill-race into his milldam	1
1789	0315	1433	Further supplement to the act entitled "An act to prevent the exportation of bread and flour not merchantable and for repealing at a certain time all the laws heretofore made for that purpose." Further supplement to the act entitled "An act to prevent the exportation of bread and flour not merchantable and for repealing at a certain time all the laws heretofore made for that purpose."	1
1789	0318	1434	Cede to the United States the right to exercise exclusive legislation over such districts as may become the seat of government thereof within this commonwealth Cede to the United States the right to exercise exclusive legislation over such districts as may become the seat of government thereof within this commonwealth	1
1789	0319	1435	Annexing part of the county of Washington to the county of Allegheny Annexing part of the county of Washington to the county of Allegheny	1
1789	0321	1436	Erecting certain parts of Cumberland and Northumberland counties into a separate county (named Mifflin) Erecting certain parts of Cumberland and Northumberland counties into a separate county (named Mifflin)	1
1789	0326	1437	Divide the county of Berks into election districts Divide the county of Berks into election districts	1
1789	0327	1438	Erecting the town of Easton in the county of Northampton into a borough and for other purposes therein mentioned Erecting the town of Easton in the county of Northampton into a borough and for other purposes therein mentioned	1
1789	0333	1439	Grant to the corporation of the minister, trustees, elders and deacons of the German Reformed Congregation in the city of Philadelphia certain lands therein mentioned for endowing a free school for the use of the poor of the said congregation Grant to the corporation of the minister, trustees, elders and deacons of the German Reformed Congregation in the city of Philadelphia certain lands therein mentioned for endowing a free school for the use of the poor of the said congregation	1
1789	0334	1440	Remedy the defects of an act entitled "A supplement to an act entitled 'An act more effectually to prevent unfair practices in the packing of beef and pork for exportation and to regulate the exportation of flaxseed, butter and biscuit in kegs.' " Remedy the defects of an act entitled "A supplement to an act entitled 'An act more effectually to prevent unfair practices in the packing of beef and pork for exportation and to regulate the exportation of flaxseed, butter and biscuit in kegs.' "	1
1789	0335	1441	Repeal certain parts of an act entitled "An act for incorporating the Presbyterian congregation of New London in the county of Chester." Repeal certain parts of an act entitled "An act for incorporating the Presbyterian congregation of New London in the county of Chester."	1
1789	0336	1442	Further to continue an act entitled "An act to suspend the sale of lands for non-payment of taxes and for other purposes therein mentioned." Further to continue an act entitled "An act to suspend the sale of lands for non-payment of taxes and for other purposes therein mentioned."	1
1789	0337	1443	Dividing the county of Chester and to erect part thereof into a separate county (named Delaware) Dividing the county of Chester and to erect part thereof into a separate county (named Delaware)	1
1789	0343	1444	Enable the owners and possessors of a certain tract of meadow land situated in the precinct of Richmond in the township of the Northern Liberties to keep the bank, dams, sluices and flood-gates in repair Enable the owners and possessors of a certain tract of meadow land situated in the precinct of Richmond in the township of the Northern Liberties to keep the bank, dams, sluices and flood-gates in repair	1
1789	0351	1445	Supplement to the several laws of this commonwealth respecting attachments Supplement to the several laws of this commonwealth respecting attachments	1
1789	0354	1446	Appropriate the sum of 5,000 pounds annually for the purpose therein mentioned Appropriate the sum of 5,000 pounds annually for the purpose therein mentioned	1
1789	0357	1447	Authorize the supreme executive council to draw on the state treasurer for an additional sum of money for defraying the expense of purchasing of the Indians land on Lake Erie Authorize the supreme executive council to draw on the state treasurer for an additional sum of money for defraying the expense of purchasing of the Indians land on Lake Erie	1
1789	0358	1449	Empowering Mary Pine to dispose of by way of lottery a certain lot and buildings thereon erected together with a collection of paintings and prints lately the property of her deceased husband Robert Edge Pine Empowering Mary Pine to dispose of by way of lottery a certain lot and buildings thereon erected together with a collection of paintings and prints lately the property of her deceased husband Robert Edge Pine	1
1789	0358	1448	In favor of John Houston In favor of John Houston	1
1789	0361	1450	Vesting in James Rumsey, Esquire, the exclusive right and privilege of making, using and vending divers engines, machines and devices by him invented or improved, for a term of years therein mentioned Vesting in James Rumsey, Esquire, the exclusive right and privilege of making, using and vending divers engines, machines and devices by him invented or improved, for a term of years therein mentioned	1
1789	0366	1451	Inspection of shingles Inspection of shingles	1
1789	0368	1452	Relating to sheriffs and coroners Relating to sheriffs and coroners	1
1789	0371	1453	Cede to and vest in the United States the light-house at cape Henlopen and all the beacons, buoys and public piers, together with the lands and tenements thereunto belonging and together with the jurisdiction of the same Cede to and vest in the United States the light-house at cape Henlopen and all the beacons, buoys and public piers, together with the lands and tenements thereunto belonging and together with the jurisdiction of the same	1
1789	0372	1454	Relating to drawbacks and discounts Relating to drawbacks and discounts	1
1789	0374	1455	Regulating certain election districts in the counties of Westmoreland and Allegheny Regulating certain election districts in the counties of Westmoreland and Allegheny	1
1789	0376	1456	Relating to several election districts in the counties of Bedford and Mifflin Relating to several election districts in the counties of Bedford and Mifflin	1
1789	0378	1457	Establish and confirm the boundary line between this state and the state of New York Establish and confirm the boundary line between this state and the state of New York	1
1789	0382	1458	Provide for the payment of the demands of Joseph Perkins, Abram Morrow and John Nicholson upon this commonwealth Provide for the payment of the demands of Joseph Perkins, Abram Morrow and John Nicholson upon this commonwealth	1
1789	0383	1459	Relief of Robert Ross and Francis White Relief of Robert Ross and Francis White	1
1789	0385	1460	Supplement to "An act raising by way of lottery the sum of $8,000 for defraying the expense of erecting a common hall in the city of Philadelphia and $2,000 for the use of Dickinson College in the borough of Carlisle." Supplement to "An act raising by way of lottery the sum of $8,000 for defraying the expense of erecting a common hall in the city of Philadelphia and $2,000 for the use of Dickinson College in the borough of Carlisle."	1
1789	0387	1461	Incorporating the society formed for the relief of distressed and decayed pilots, their widows and children Incorporating the society formed for the relief of distressed and decayed pilots, their widows and children	1
1789	0392	1462	Incorporating the German Lutheran Congregation worshipping at the church called S. Peter's in Pikeland township in the county of Chester Incorporating the German Lutheran Congregation worshipping at the church called S. Peter's in Pikeland township in the county of Chester	1
1789	0400	1463	Supplement to an act entitled "An act for the appointment of a register-general for the purpose of registering the accounts of this state." Supplement to an act entitled "An act for the appointment of a register-general for the purpose of registering the accounts of this state."	1
1789	0403	1464	Incorporating the German Lutheran Congregation worshipping at the church called Zion in Pikeland township in the county of Chester Incorporating the German Lutheran Congregation worshipping at the church called Zion in Pikeland township in the county of Chester	1
1789	0410	1465	Ascertain the security to be given by the treasurer of the state for the time being Ascertain the security to be given by the treasurer of the state for the time being	1
1789	0411	1466	Granting present relief to the wounded and disabled soldiers who have received pensions from this state Granting present relief to the wounded and disabled soldiers who have received pensions from this state	1
1789	0413	1467	Repeal so much of an act or acts of the general assembly of this state as authorizes and directs the receiving of certificates of the United States in payment of lands purchased or to be purchased by this state Repeal so much of an act or acts of the general assembly of this state as authorizes and directs the receiving of certificates of the United States in payment of lands purchased or to be purchased by this state	1
1789	0414	1468	Limit the time of exhibiting claims against the state for supplies furnished or services rendered during the late war Limit the time of exhibiting claims against the state for supplies furnished or services rendered during the late war	1
1789	0415	1469	Defray the expenses of holding the state convention Defray the expenses of holding the state convention	1
1789	0416	1470	Limit the time for exchanging and redeeming certain bills of credit and certificates therein mentioned Limit the time for exchanging and redeeming certain bills of credit and certificates therein mentioned	1
1789	0418	1471	Continue an act entitled "An act for opening and amending the public roads and highways within this province." Continue an act entitled "An act for opening and amending the public roads and highways within this province."	1
1789	0419	1472	Provide for the custody of prisoners committed under the authority of the United States Provide for the custody of prisoners committed under the authority of the United States	1
1789	0420	1473	Suspend for the time therein mentioned part of an act entitled "An act for furnishing the quota of this state towards paying the annual interest of the debts of the United States and for funding and paying the interest of the public debts of this state." Suspend for the time therein mentioned part of an act entitled "An act for furnishing the quota of this state towards paying the annual interest of the debts of the United States and for funding and paying the interest of the public debts of this state."	1
1789	0422	1474	Repeal so much of "An act to provide for a continuation of the salaries of the officers of the land office and to ascertain and provide the salary for the judge of the admiralty and for other purposes therein mentioned" as relates to judge of admiralty Repeal so much of "An act to provide for a continuation of the salaries of the officers of the land office and to ascertain and provide the salary for the judge of the admiralty and for other purposes therein mentioned" as relates to judge of admiralty	1
1789	0423	1475	Provide for the salaries of officers of the land office Provide for the salaries of officers of the land office	1
1789	0424	1476	Incorporate a society by the name of "The Pennsylvania Society for promoting the abolition of slavery and for the relief of free Negroes unlawfully held in bondage and for improving the condition of the African race." Incorporate a society by the name of "The Pennsylvania Society for promoting the abolition of slavery and for the relief of free Negroes unlawfully held in bondage and for improving the condition of the African race."	1
1789	0432	1477	Incorporating the Methodist Episcopal Church known by the name of Saint Georges church in the city of Philadelphia in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania Incorporating the Methodist Episcopal Church known by the name of Saint Georges church in the city of Philadelphia in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania	1
1789	0439	1478	Supplement to an act entitled "An act to improve the breed of horses and regulate rangers." Supplement to an act entitled "An act to improve the breed of horses and regulate rangers."	1
1789	0440	1479	Supplement to an act entitled "An act to incorporate the city of Philadelphia." Supplement to an act entitled "An act to incorporate the city of Philadelphia."	1

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