Every law Pennsylvania has passed

1,683 laws of the 1820s

Constitution of 1790

1. An act for the relief of sundry old soldiers

   Act 103 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

2. An act for the relief of Elizabeth Williams

   Act 104 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

3. An act authorising the judges of the court of common pleas of Lehigh county to hold two weeks court

   Act 105 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

4. A supplement to "An act for taking land in execution for the payment of debts" - amend - mortgagee to release mortgages

   Act 106 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

5. An act to improve the navigation of the river Monongahela

   Act 107 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

6. An act to vest certain real estate in the contributors to the Union School in Tredyffrin township, in Chester county

   Act 108 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

7. An act to regulate the sale of Stone Coal within the city and county of Philadelphia, and to prevent the adulteration of Linseed Oil

   Act 109 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

8. An act authorising the commissioners of the county of Lycoming to erect a bridge over Pine creek, in said county

   Act 110 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

9. An act establishing a Ferry on the west branch of the river Susquehanna, adjoining the borough of Williamsport, in the county of Lycoming, and vesting the right thereof in the heirs of Michael Ross, deceased

   Act 111 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

10. An act extending the time for the payment of purchase money due the commonwealth, by James Moore, of Beaver county, for certain tract of land in said county

    Act 112 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

11. An act vesting the right of this commonwealth to certain real estate in the borough of York, in Lewis Rosenmiller, James Shall and Catharine Hoover

    Act 113 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

12. An act altering the time of holding the courts in the seventh judicial district

    Act 114 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

13. An act authorising Isaac Stout and George Stout, executors of the last will and testament of Isaac Stout, deceased, to sell and convey real estate

    Act 115 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

14. An act authorising William Ramsey to convey a certain lot of ground in the borough of Carlisle, in Cumberland county

    Act 116 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

15. A further supplement to "An act to raise and collect county rates and levies" - amend - collectors to give additional surety; commissioners authorised to demand duplicates; assessors to keep account

    Act 117 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

16. An act to authorise a reduction of the number of the managers of Turnpike Road and Bridge Companies

    Act 118 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

17. An act prescribing the duties of the regulator of weights and measures of the city and county of Philadelphia

    Act 119 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

18. An act authorising the Secretary of the Land Office to issue a patent to Elihu Morris, administrator of the estate of Richard Morris, junior, in trust, to convey to certain persons therein mentioned

    Act 120 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

19. An act to complete the titles to certain land sold by the trustees of Dickinson College

    Act 121 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

20. An act to incorporate a company for making a turnpike road from Butler to the Allegheny river opposite Kittanning

    Act 122 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

21. An act to provide for the erection of a House for the employment and support of the Poor, in the county of Fayette

    Act 123 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

22. An act to incorporate the Widow and Orphan Assurance Society of the city and county of Lancaster

    Act 124 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

23. An act to incorporate an Academy or Public School in the town of Warren and for other purposes therein mentioned

    Act 126 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

24. An act for the relief of Hartman Leitheiser, an ensign in the revolutionary war

    Act 127 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

25. An act to revive and extend "An act to revive and extend the act to continue in force an act for the appraisement of estates taken in execution

    Act 128 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

26. An act vesting certain powers in the Orphan's court of Centre county

    Act 129 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

27. A supplement to "An act to incorporate the president, managers and company of the Luzerne and Wayne county turnpike road - amend - change route; Washington & Pittsburg turnpike company

    Act 130 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

28. An act for the relief of the Members of the late Hope Beneficial Society of the City and Liberties of Philadelphia

    Act 131 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

29. An act making appropriations to defray certain expenses of government therein mentioned, and for other purposes

    Act 132 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

30. An act to repeal the fourth section of "An act relative to certain state roads therein mentioned" - repeal - section 4

    Act 133 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

31. A supplement to "An act to incorporate the township of Moyamensing, in Philadelphia county" - amend - testimony of witnesses residing in said township

    Act 134 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

32. An act to alter the time of holding the courts of Quarter Sessions and Common Pleas in the county of Dauphin

    Act 135 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

33. An act relative to the real estate of William Henderson, late of Montgomery county, deceased, and Jacob Ramsey

    Act 136 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

34. An act authorising Jane Hutchinson, wife of Andrew Hutchinson, who is non compos mentis, to join in making partition of the real estate late of Nathaniel Brittain, deceased

    Act 137 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

35. An act to authorise the allowance of a claim of John M'Carroll

    Act 138 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

36. An act authorising the payment of taxes due on certain lands belonging to this commonwealth

    Act 139 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

37. An act for the relief of Catharine Pinkerton, widow of an old soldier

    Act 140 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

38. A supplement to "An act to erect the town of Indiana in the county of Indiana into a borough" - amend - high constable duty relating to warrant for the collection of taxes

    Act 141 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

39. An act describing the duties of the sealer of dry measures of the city and county of Philadelphia

    Act 142 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

40. An act to authorise Thomas R. Peters to erect a dam across Toby's creek otherwise called Clarion river, and to authorise the erection of dams under certain restrictions across the Conemaugh, Kiskaminetas and Youghiogeny rivers

    Act 143 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

41. An act authorising the sale of certain real estate

    Act 144 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

42. A further supplement to "An act granting a sum of money to aid in removing obstructions out of Sheerman's creek" - amend - time extended

    Act 145 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

43. An act relating to roads north and west of the rivers Ohio and Allegheny and Conewango, and authorising a review of part of the state road leading from Mercer to Warren, in the state of Ohio

    Act 146 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

44. An act authorising the holding of special courts in the counties of Bradford, Beaver, Allegheny and Tioga and for other purposes

    Act 147 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

45. An act declaratory of the several laws of this Commonwealth, fixing the rates of compensation or fees of the Inspector of salted Provisions, for the port of Philadelphia

    Act 148 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

46. An act concerning certain election districts

    Act 149 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

47. An act for the relief of William Johnston, an old soldier

    Act 150 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

48. An act to incorporate a company for making a turnpike road from Butler to Franklin

    Act 151 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

49. A supplement to "An act to provide for the erection of a house for the employment and support of the poor of the county of Bucks - amend - justice may grant an order of relief for paupers; directors to appoint a clerk; directors not to receive any fees; p

    Act 152 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

50. An act for the relief of John Lauer and Andrew Smith

    Act 153 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

51. A supplement to "An act to authorise the Governor of the Commonwealth to incorporate a company for erecting a bridge over the river Tioga, at the village of Athens or Tioga Point - amend - toll

    Act 154 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

52. An act repealing the law laying a tax on dogs - repeal - as relates to Montgomery county, and for other purposes

    Act 155 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

53. A further supplement to "An act to enable the Governor of this Commonwealth to incorporate a company for making an artificial road, by the nearest and best route from the town of Northumberland, in the county of Northumberland, to the mouth of Anderson's

    Act 156 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

54. An act for the relief of Cornplanter, a chief of the Seneca nation of Indians

    Act 157 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

55. An act relating to Auctions and Auctioneers

    Act 158 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

56. An act to renew the charter of the Allegheny Bank of Pennsylvania, to enable it to close the concerns thereof, and to prevent any new loan or discount being made by said bank

    Act 159 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

57. An act Further to continue An act to encourage the warranting and patenting of lands north and west of the rivers Ohio and Allegheny, and Conewango creek

    Act 160 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

58. An act to settle and adjust the accounts of Andrew Mitchel, late sheriff of Cumberland county

    Act 161 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

59. A supplement to "An act to regulate the inspectors of flour in certain western counties of the state - amend - extended to the counties of Greene, Indiana, Jefferson, Armstrong, Butler, Beaver, Mercer, Crawford, Erie, Warren and Venango

    Act 162 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

60. A further supplement to "An act relative to habitual Drunkards" - amend - proceedings where habitual drunkards are not possessed of any estate; penalty for selling them any spirituous liquors

    Act 163 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

61. An act for the relief of Christian Gleim

    Act 164 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

62. A further supplement to "An act to appoint commissioners to regulate the streets, lanes and alleys, in the district of Southwark, and to lay out new streets, lanes and alleys therein, for the accommodation of the inhabitants, and to lay out the roads

    Act 165 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

63. An act for the regulation of the militia of this commonwealth

    Act 166 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

64. An act authorising the election of constables in certain districts

    Act 167 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

65. An act authorising a review of parts of a state road in Greene county

    Act 168 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

66. An act to prevent the disturbance of meetings held for the purpose of religious worship

    Act 169 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

67. A supplement to "An act to incorporate the Kensington district of the Northern Liberties - amend - commissioners authorised to fill up unpaved footways; power to enact ordinances; filling vacancies; electing constables; appointing directors of public scho

    Act 170 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

68. An act to annul the marriage of Elem Sickman and Mary his wife, and of Christian Josenhans and Eve Dorothy his wife

    Act 171 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

69. An act to prevent the obstruction of the navigation of the Youghiogheny, Conemaugh and Kiskeminates rivers

    Act 172 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

70. An act to authorise a loan

    Act 173 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

71. An act to provide for the election of representatives of the people of this state, in the congress of the United States

    Act 174 of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

72. Resolutions

    Resolution of 1822 · 1822 · Original text

73. An act authorising the treasurer of Indiana and Jefferson counties to sell unseated lands for taxes

    Act 1 of 1823 · 1823 · Original text

74. An act for the relief of Casper Leob, a soldier of the revolutionary war

    Act 2 of 1823 · 1823 · Original text

75. An act for the relief of Margaret Patterson, widow of Alexander Patterson, a captain of the revolutionary war

    Act 3 of 1823 · 1823 · Original text

76. An act authorising the Secretary of the Land Office to grant a patent for a certain lot of land, in the township of Huntingdon, in Luzerne county

    Act 4 of 1823 · 1823 · Original text

77. An act for the relief of Henry Stouffer, a revolutionary soldier

    Act 5 of 1823 · 1823 · Original text

78. An act for the relief of Peter Allen, a revolutionary soldier

    Act 6 of 1823 · 1823 · Original text

79. An act for the relief of the contractors for building the Conemaugh bridge, and the bridge over the west branch of Susquehanna, at or near the mouth of Anderson's creek

    Act 7 of 1823 · 1823 · Original text

80. A supplement to "An act to authorise the Governor of this Commonwealth, to incorporate a company for erecting a permanent bridge over the river Susquehanna, at or near M'Call's ferry, in the county of Lancaster - amend - annual election

    Act 8 of 1823 · 1823 · Original text

81. An act for the relief of Henry Miller and David Bower, revolutionary soldiers

    Act 9 of 1823 · 1823 · Original text

82. An act granting compensation to Adam Koch, for a tract of donation land

    Act 10 of 1823 · 1823 · Original text

83. For the relief of Joseph Fox, a revolutionary soldier

    Act 11 of 1823 · 1823 · Original text

84. An act for the relief of Dennis Dailly, Andrew Reed, Reuben Cook and Peter Vincent, revolutionary soldiers

    Act 12 of 1823 · 1823 · Original text

85. A supplement to "An act providing for the inspection of spiritous liquors" - amend - duty of guagers and inspectors; regulation of cider; books to be kept

    Act 13 of 1823 · 1823 · Original text

86. An act authorising a sale of the real estate of Jacob Miller, deceased

    Act 14 of 1823 · 1823 · Original text

87. An act for the relief of Mary M'Curdy, widow of William M'Curdy, a captain in the revolutionary war

    Act 15 of 1823 · 1823 · Original text

88. A supplement to "An act declaring Wysox creek, from the mouth thereof to Jacob Myer's mill dam, in the county of Luzerne, a public stream or highway - amend - public highway extended

    Act 16 of 1823 · 1823 · Original text

89. An act for the relief of Andrew M'Kee

    Act 17 of 1823 · 1823 · Original text

90. An act to empower the executors of Thomas and Mary M'Allen, to sell a certain tract of land

    Act 18 of 1823 · 1823 · Original text

91. An act to repeal "An act relative to the appropriation made to the Northumberland and Waterford turnpike road companies - repeal

    Act 19 of 1823 · 1823 · Original text

92. A supplement to the several acts of the Legislature regulating fisheries in the river Delaware - amend - assent of the commonwealth given to the provisions of the act of New Jersey; duties of the prothonotaries; prohibitions equally applied to New Jersey

    Act 20 of 1823 · 1823 · Original text

93. A supplement to "An act to incorporate a company for making a turnpike road from Butler to Franklin" - amend - letters patent

    Act 21 of 1823 · 1823 · Original text

94. An act to incorporate the Gettysburg water company

    Act 22 of 1823 · 1823 · Original text

95. An act to enable the governor to incorporate a company, to make an artificial road from the Philadelphia and Great Bend turnpike, in Abington township, to intersect the Milford and Owego turnpike road, at or east of Montrose

    Act 23 of 1823 · 1823 · Original text

96. A supplement to "An act to regulate the inspection of flour in certain western counties of the state - amend - not subject to inspection in certain counties

    Act 24 of 1823 · 1823 · Original text

97. An act authorising Water Oliver to make sale of certain lands in Mercer county, the property of Eleanor Junkin, a minor

    Act 25 of 1823 · 1823 · Original text

98. An act authorising a review of part of the state road from Carlisle, through Newville and Roxbury, to the Burnt Cabins

    Act 26 of 1823 · 1823 · Original text

99. A supplement to "An act to incorporate an academy, or public school, in the town of Franklin, and for other purposes - amend - Secretary of the Land Office authorised to issue a patent

    Act 27 of 1823 · 1823 · Original text

100. An act authorising the township of Roxborough, in the county of Philadelphia to apply the money arising from the tax on dogs in said township, to the support of the poor

     Act 28 of 1823 · 1823 · Original text