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  LAWS OF PENNSYLVANIA GENEALOGICAL DATA
  Copyright Vi P. Limric 1998
  
  Source: The Statues at Large of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg PA, 1911
  LAWS PASSED SESSION 1827/28
  HARRISBURG, PA.
  J. ANDW. SHULZE, Governor
  NER MIDDLEWARTH, Speaker of the House of Representatives
  DANIEL STURGEON, Speaker of the Senate
  
  Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the Commonwealth
  of Pennsylvania.  In General Assembly met and is hereby enacted by the
  Authority of the Same.
  
  
  1. An act authorizing the court of common pleas, of Philadelphia county, to
  direct the acknowledgment of a certain deed.  
  Whereas, a judgment rendered in Philadelphia county, term of June 1810, at
  the suit of NATHANIEL R. SNOWDEN, executor of ISAAC SNOWDEN, to the use of
  REED WILLIAMS against JOHN WILLIAMSON, a writ of fieri facias issued,
  directed the sheriff, WILLIAM T. DONALDSON, be levied on certain lands and
  tenements, and afterwards a writ of venditioni exponas issued, returnable
  before the judges on the first Monday in Dec., 1810, and the sheriff did on
  the 12 Oct 1810, expose the lands and tenements to sale, and sold them to
  Reed William, which deed was on 22 Oct 1810, acknowledged by William T.
  Donaldson, sheriff, before the court, and as acknowledgment of the deed being
  made before the return day is defective, therefore, it shall be lawful for the
  judges of the court to have the sheriff acknowledge a certain deed poll,
  executed by William T. Donaldson, former sheriff, dated 16 Oct 1810 and
  entered among the records of Sheriff's deeds, in book F, pg 158. and said
  deed shall have full force and effect as if properly acknowledged after the
  return date. 20 Dec 1827.
  
  3. An act incorporating the Pittsburg Gas Light and Coke company.
  Whereas, WILLIAM R. GRIFFITH, has obtained from the mayor, adlermen, and
  citizens of Pittsburg, the exclusive privilege of supplying the city with gas
  for a term of years, agreement dated 10 Aug 1827, and is agreeable to
  transferring the agreement to the company formed for this purpose. 
  Therefore, BENJAMIN PAGE, BENJAMIN BAKEWELL, JAMES S. CRAFT, HENRY HOLDSHIP
  and HARMAR DENNY, are hereby declared a body politic and corporate.   21 Dec
  1827.
  
  4. An act authorizing the laying out of a state road from Williamsburg, in
  Washington county, to the city of Pittsburg.
  That ROBERT PATTERSON and MOSES LYLE, of Washington county, and JOHN TAYLOR,
  of Allegheny county, are hereby appointed commissioners to lay out a state
  road.   21 Dec 1827.
  
  5. An act for the relief of ELIZABETH BARNARD, widow of a revolutionary
  soldier.
  Whereas, the act passed 15 Mar 1826, granted JOHN BARNARD, of the county of
  Philadelphia, an annuity of forty dollars, payable half yearly, during life,
  and whereas, John Bernard died on 2 Mar, a few days prior to the passage of
  said law, in consequence of which the widow could not receive any part of the
  annuity.  Therefore, it is just that the state treasurer is hereby authorized
  to pay to Elizabeth Barnard, of the county of Philadelphia, $48.00, the
  amount which would have been due her late husband had he lived until the
  passage of the act.  21 Dec 1827.
  6. An act for the relief of NICHOLAS SWOYER, a soldier, and CHRISTIANA HOUSE,
  the widow of a soldier.
  That the state treasurer is authorized to pay to Nicholas Swoyer, of the
  borough of Harrisburg, a revolutionary soldier, forty dollars, immediately,
  and an annuity of forty dollars payable half yearly during life, to commence
  on 1 Jan 1828.
  
  That the pension drawn by MICHAEL HOUSE, late of Washington county, in the
  state of Maryland, who died last winter, is hereby continued to his widow,
  Christiana House, and the the state treasurer is authorized to pay to
  Christiana House, forty dollars annually, during life, payable half yearly,
  to commence 1 Jan 1828, together with the arrearage from the time of the
  decease of her husband until the commencement of Christiana's pension.  21
  Dec 1827.
  
  7. An act to vest in MARY LUBOLD, the right to the real and personal estate
  of her illegitimate son, JONAS RICHARDS, late of Douglass twp., Berks county.
  That all the right, claim and interest which the commonwealth may have
  acquired by reason of escheat, from the want of heirs of JONAS RICHARD,
  formerly of Douglas twp., Berks county, dec., the same is hereby granted to
  Mary Lubold, mother of the deceased.  21 Dec 1829.
  
  8. An act authorizing the laying out a state road from the Washington and
  Pittsburgh turnpike road, to the Virginia state line in a direction to
  Wheeling.
  That WALTER CRAIG and THOMAS SMITH of Washington county, and WILLIAM LEE of
  Allegheny county, are hereby appointed commissioners to lay out a state
  road.  11 Jan 1828.
  
  11. An act for the relief of ROBERT GLENDENNING.
  That the title of Robert Glendenning to a tract of land, situate in
  Coolspring twp., Mercer county, containing 200 acres, warranted in the names
  of HUGH KNOX, GEORGE HESS, JOHN HESS, and others, and part of a tract of land
  granted to JOHN HOGE by patent, dated 17 Apr 1804, is hereby confirmed and
  made valid in law, as if Robert Glendening had been naturalized, to the laws
  of the U.S. previous to the purchase of the same.   11 Jan 1829.
  
  12. An act to incorporate the company of the Lackawaxen turnpike road.
  That RUFUS GRENELL, FISHER CASE, THOMAS MEREDITH, LEVI CARROLL JUDSON,
  BENJAMIN JENKINS, MOSES HAYDON and VIRGIL GRENELL, of the county of Wayne,
  and are hereby appointed commissioners to lay down a road to commence near
  the town plot of the village of Bellmont, Wayne county, to the west branch of
  the Lackawaxen creek, to the basin at the head of the Delaware and Hudson
  canal.  17 Jan 1828.
  
  14. An act granting all the right, title, and interest of the commonwealth of
  Pa. in the estate of JOHN JOHNSON, dec. and also in the estate of CHARLES
  JOHNSON, dec., to SAMUEL JOHNSON, the natural brother of John and Charles
  Johnson.
  Whereas, Charles Johnson, John Johnson and Samuel Johnson, were entitled to a
  certain personal estate in the hands of the executors of the last will and
  testament of a person who died in England in 1798, they being the natural
  sons of the testor, that Charles, John and Samuel were born in Calcutta, in
  the East Indies, but came to reside in the United States, in 1795, that in
  July 1821, Charles, being a citizen of the state of Delaware, died unmarried,
  and without lawful heirs, that in Feb. 1822, John being a citizen of the state
  of Pennsylvania, died leaving a widow, but no children, and on the 21 Jan
  1826, the state of Delaware granted to Samuel all the right, title and
  interest of the state in the personal estate of Charles dec., that Samuel has
  found it impracticable to recover the money aforesaid, from the executor of
  the will in London, because of the supposed right of the state of Pa. may
  have in the same.  Therefore, all right, title and claim of the commonwealth
  of Pa. may have acquired, by reason of escheat, from the want of heirs of
  Charles and John Johnson, dec. is hereby vested in Samuel Johnson, natural
  brother of Charles and John.  17 Jan 1828.
  
  15. An act to incorporate the Bethany Water Company.
  ABISHA WOODWARD, JACOB S. DAVIS, JASON TORRY, ISAAC ROASA, JOSEPH MILLER,
  THOMAS SPANGLEBERG, JOHN RAYMOND, EPHRAIM HAMLIN, GORTON GROVES, NATHANIEL B.
  EDLRED, AMZI FULLER, shall hereby be a body politic an corporate in the
  borough of Bethany, Wayne county.  21 Jan 1828.
  
  16. An act incorporating the Presbyterian congregation of the borough of
  Columbia, Lancaster county.
  The presbyterian congregation is hereby erected into one body politic and
  corporate whose trustees are: JACOB MATHIOT, JOHN M'KISSICK, WILLIAM BEATTY,
  JAMES CLYDE, CHRISTIAN BRENEMAN, DOCTOR RICHARD E. COCHRAN, JOHN M'KISSICK
  JR., DOCTOR HUGH M'CORKLE and JOHN BARBER.  21 Jan 1828.
  
  17. An act appointing a trustee to the estate late of ABEL JAMES, dec.
  Whereas, Abel James, late of the city of Philadelphia, merchant, and REBECCA
  JAMES, his wife, by indenture, dated 29 Jul 1784, conveyed certain real and
  personal estate to HENRY DRINKER, JOSEPH SWIFT, JOHN FIELD AND CADWALADER
  EVANS, and limited the same upon certain trusts, and whereas all the named
  trustees are now dead, and heirs of John Field, who last died, have declined
  to take upon the execution of the trust, therefore, that all lands, etc.
  vested in the trustees, are hereby vested in THOMAS C. JAMES, of the city,
  doctor of medicine, with all the powers and authority granted the original
  trustees.  21 Jan 1828.
  
  18. An act for the relief of THOMAS ELTON and BENJAMIN HUNTER, soldiers of
  the revolutionary war.
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to Thomas Elton, of
  Bucks county, a soldier of the revolution, forty dollars immediately, and an
  annuity of forty dollars, payable half yearly, during life, to commence on 1
  Jan 1828.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to ABRAHAM MILLER, of
  the city of Philadelphia, for the use of Benjamin Hunter, of the county of
  Philadelphia, forty dollars immediately, and an annuity of forty dollars,
  payable half yearly, during life, to commence on 1 Jan 1828, to be paid by
  Abraham Miller as he may deem best calculated to answer the necessities of
  Benjamin Hunter.  21 Jan 1828.
  
  19. An act to legitimate MARIA EVE SNYDER, daughter of DANIEL UDREE.
  That Maria Eve Snyder, wife of JACOB U. SNYDER, of Berks county, be
  considered as the legitimate child of Daniel Udree, and at the death of
  Daniel Udree she and her heirs shall inherit all lands, etc .to all intents
  and purposes as if she had been born in wedlock.  21 Jan 1829.
  
  21. An act incorporating the Theological Seminary of the Associate Reformed
  Synod of the West.
  That the Theological Seminary located in Pittsburg, is hereby erected into a
  body politic and corporate, and the trustees are: REV. MATHEW HENDERSON, REV.
  ALEXANDER PORTER, REV. DAVID PROUDFIT, REV. ISAIAH NIBLOCK and REV. WILLIAM
  RAINEY.  21 Jan 1828.
  
  23. An act authorizing the committee of MICHAEL HANCHMAN, a lunatic, to sell
  and convey a part of the real estate of the said lunatic.
  Whereas, that by proceedings of the court of the common pleas in the city and
  county of Philadelphia, Michael hanchman, of said city, was adjudged a
  lunatic, and JOHN HANCHMAN and ADAM HANCHMAN, were appointed to take care of
  and manage the estate of said lunatic, and whereas, Michael Hanchman is inter
  alia seized of a moiety in a lot situate in the district of Spring Garden,
  containing 7 acres and 33 perches, and also of an undivided one-third part of
  another lot situate in the Northern Liberties, containing 2 acres, 112
  perches, and the lots are unproductive, and it would be t the benefit of the
  estate of Michael Hanchman to be sold, therefore, the committee are
  authorized  to sell all the estate, title and interest of Michael Hanchman, a
  lunatic, and to make a good deed and convey the same to the purchasers.  25
  Jan 1828. 
  
  An act to view and lay out a state road from the farm of ZEPHENIAH BEALL, in
  Washington county, to Little Whiteley creek, in Green county.
  That HENRY SHRIVER and ROBERT MILLIKEN of Greene county, and ABRAHAM VAN
  VOHRES, of Washington county, are hereby appointed commissioners to lay a
  road.  25 Jan 1828.
  
  25. An act granting a sum of money to aid in the erection of a bridge over
  Dunlap's creek, where the state road leading from the White Horse, on the
  Allegheny mounntain, towards the flats of Grave creek, crosses the same, at
  Merrettstown, in Fayette county.
  That the sum of $418.00, with interest due, of the paper of the Union Bank of
  Pa., now in the treasury of the commonwealth, is hereby appropriated for the
  purpose of erecting a bridge, to DAVID PORTER, ELIJAH COLEMAN and HUGH
  GILMORE.   25 Jan 1828.
  
  27. An act for the relief of IRWIN ELLIOT, constable of Fairfield twp.,
  Westmoreland county, in pursuance of a warrant to him directed, arrested JOHN
  DECKER, charged with the murder of JOHN GARDNER, and whereas, John Decker
  rescued himself from the custody of Irwin Elliot and made his escape, and
  Irwin Elliot paid the sum of $74.00 for the apprehension and conveyance John
  Decker to the jail.  Therefore, the commissioners of Westmoreland are hereby
  authorized to draw their warrant on the treasurer in favor of Irwin Elliot,
  for the sum of $74.00 in full for expenses incurred in apprehending and
  conveying John Decker to the jail.  25 Jan 1828.
  
  28. An act authorizing the laying out of a state road from the borough of
  Greensburg, in Westmoreland county, to the Allegheny river, opposite the town
  of Freeport, in Armstrong county.
  That MATHEW JACK JR., SAMUEL L. CARPENTER and GEORGE T. CRAWFORD, are hereby
  appointed commissioners to lay out a state road.  25 Jan 1828.
  
  29. An act granting a gratuity to RICHARD NAGLE, a revolutionary soldier.
  That the state treasurer si hereby authorized to pay to Richard Nagle, of
  Cambria county, forty dollars, as a gratuity for his revolutionary
  services.  25 Jan 1828.
  
  30. An act granting a sum of money to make a state road.
  That the sum of $500.00 is hereby appropriated for the purpose of making a
  road from DAVID HUNTER's mill, Bedford county, to intersect the Waynesburg,
  Green Castle and Mercerburg turnpike road, on the North Mountain, near SAMUEL
  TOM's in Franklin county.  2 Feb 1828.
  
  33. A supplement to an act to enable DAVID MAHON, JOHN SIMPSON, and others,
  to restore a stream of water in the neighborhood of Shippensburg, Cumberland
  county, to its ancient course.
  Whereas, David Mahon, and John Simpson, two of the commissioners named in the
  act are dead, and the survivors have become superannuated and unable to attend
  to the duties required of them, therefore, JOSHUA KENNEGE, GEORGE HAMMEL,
  DAVID MAHON, JOHN NIVEN, JOHN BRETTON SEN., and JAMES WALLACE of Cumberland
  county, are hereby substituted in the room and stead of the commissioners
  named in the act, and are vested with the same power and authority to enter
  into and upon all lands, lying between ____ CLEVER's saw mill, in
  Southhampton twp., Cumberland county, and SAMUEL COLWELL's dwelling house,
  for the purpose of conducting the stream of water mentioned.  2 Feb 1828.
  
  34. An act to incorporate the Bank of Penn twp., Philadelphia county.
  That JACOB FRICK, CHARLES SOUDER, JOHN L. WOLF, WILLIAM S. FREDERICK, RUDOLPH
  H. BARTLE, PETER F. FRITEZ, LEWIS LOWRY, THOMAS LEWELLEN, HENRY FREDERICKSON,
  JOSPEH TAYLOR, LAWRENCE SHUSTER, GIDEON SCULL, JAMES S. SPENCER, NATHAN
  DAVIDSON, JOHN KEEFE, MICHAEL RITER, FREDERICK KLETT, and THOMAS SMITH, are
  hereby appointed commissioners to establish a bank.   2 Feb 1828.
  
  39. An act for the relief of SAMUEL LOCKHART and JOHN LIGHT, soldiers of the
  revolutionary war.
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to Samuel Lockhart, of
  Lancaster county, a soldier of the revolution, forty dollars immediately, and
  an annuity of forty dollars, payable half yearly, during life, to commence on
  1 Jan 1828.  7 Feb 1828.
  
  41. An act to incorporate a company for making a road.
  That WILLIAM WILKINS, HENRY HOLDSHIP, WILLIAM B. FORSTER, DOCTOR P. MOWRY,
  WILLIAM PORTER, WILLIAM ARTHURS and JAMES BROWN are hereby appointed
  commissioners to make an artificial road from the city of Pittsburg to a
  point near the house of WILLIAM FARROW in the county of Allegheny.   7 Feb
  1828.
  
  42. An act for the relief of JOHN MARTIN, late supervisor of Mifflin twp.,
  Lycoming county.
  That it is the duty of the supervisors elected 1828, for the township of
  Mifflin, Lycoming county, to assess and collect, and pay over to John Martin
  such sums of money as may appear due him on the books of the township.  This
  shall include the borough of Jersey Shore, formerly a part of Mifflin twp.  7
  Feb 1828.
  
  43. An act to improve the state road from Franklin to Butler.
  That the sum of $2000.00 is hereby appropriated for the purpose of improving
  the state road from the town of Franklin, Venango county, to the town of
  Butler, Butler county, and to draw a warrant in favor of ARTHUR ROBESON JR.,
  of Venango county, and JOHN NEYMAN, of Butler county, for the sum of
  $2000.00, to be expended by them in improving the road.  7 Feb 1828.
  
  41. An act to incorporate the Miners Bank of Pottsville, in Schuylkill county.
  That LEVI ELLMAKER and ROBERT EARP, of Philadelphia, EDWARD B. HUBLEY and
  JACOB W. SEITSINGER, of Reading, BENJAMIN POTT, F.B. NICHOLS and CHARLES A.
  BRADFORD of Schuylkill county, JOSEPH PAXTON and DAVID CLEVER, GENERAL DANIEL
  MONTGOMERY and WILLIAM DONALDSON of Columbia county, are hereby appointed
  commissioners to establish a bank.   7 Feb 1828.
  
  45. An act to incorporating the Mill Creek and Mine Hill Navigation Railroad
  company.
  That GEORGE C. TROUTMAN and GEORGE M. KEIM of Berks county, and GEORGE RAHN
  and JOHN SCHALL, of Schuylkill county, are hereby appointed commissioners to
  make a complete canal or slack water navigation or railroad, from a point
  near the mouth of Mill creek, on the river Schuylkill, to a point on the
  Centre turnpike, near the foot of Broad mountain.   7 Feb 1828.
  
  47. A supplement to an act incorporating the Pa. and Ohio Canal company. 
  That as soon as the legislature of the state of Ohio assents to the
  provisions of this act, JOSEPH T. BOYD, JOHN FISHER, BENJAMIN CHEW JR.,
  THOMAS BIDDLE, WILLIAM BOYD, STEPHEN STONE and JOHN DICKEY, are hereby
  constituted a body politic and corporate in addition to those constituted by
  the state of Ohio act passed 10 Jan 1827 and assented by Pa. 14 Apr 1827.   7
  Feb 1828.    
  
  48. An act to incorporate a company for making an artificial road.
  That JOHN WOODS, HENRY ESHELMAN, COLONEL WILLIAM COCHRAN, SAMUEL MILLER,
  GENERAL JOHN FORSTER and JAMES BUCHANAN, are hereby appointed commissioners
  to make a road from the north end of the bridge over Clark's creek, on the
  road leading from Harrisburg to Sunbury, across Peters mountain, to the south
  end of the bridge over Powell's creek, in Dauphin county.   16 Feb 1828.
  
  50. An act to extend the boundries of the borough of Jersey Shore, Lycoming
  county.
  That the property of JOHN BAILEY, known by the name of "Long Island" opposite
  the borough is hereby attached to the borough.  16 Feb 1828.
  
  51. An act to incorporate the borough of Williamsburg, Huntingdon county.
  Boundries: Beginning at a post on the lands of WILLIAM FEAY and JOSEPH FEAY,
  standing on the south side of the Frankstown branch of the river Juniata,
  etc.  That all persons entitled to vote, shall do so at the house of
  CHRISTIAN HEWIT, in the borough.  19 Feb 1828.
  
  52. An act erecting Middletown, Dauphin county, into a borough.
  That it shall be lawful for all voters to hold their elections at the public
  house now owned and kept by DAVID KISSACKER, in the borough.   19 Feb 1828.
  
  55. An act authorizing the Seventh Day Baptists of Ephrata, Lancaster county,
  to sell certain real estate.
  That GEORGE FAHNESTOCK, OBED FAHNESTOCK, and SAMUEL FAHNESTOCK, members of
  the corporation of Seventh Day Baptists, and trustees, appointed by the
  society, are hereby authorized to sell a paper mill and about 3 acres
  attached on Cocalico creek, being part of a larger tract of land, adjoining
  the village of Ephrata, and also 80 acres and 10 perches of unimproved
  mountain land, situated on said creek, the title to which is in the said
  corporation, and to execute a deed conveying the premises to the
  purchasers.  19 Feb 1828.
  
  58. An act to enable the acting executor of LEWIS REITZ, dec., to convey
  certain real estate.
  That BALTZER KRAMER, acting executor of Lewis Reitz, late of Greene county,
  dec., is hereby authorized to execute a deed of conveyance to ARTHUR PALMER,
  for the undivided interest of Reitz in four lots of ground, situate in the
  town of Greensburg, containing 4 acres, bound by Monongahela river on the
  east, Walnut street on the south, and lots #15 & 16 on the west, and Clair
  street on the north.  19 Feb 1828.
  
  59. An act for the relief of soldiers and widows of soldiers of the
  revolutionary war.
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to WILLIAM STITT, of
  Armstrong county, a soldier of the revolution, forty dollars immediately, and
  an  annuity of forty dollars, payable half yearly, during life, to commence on
  1 Jan 1828.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to WILLIAM M'CRUM, of
  Bucks county, a soldier of the revolution, forty dollars as a gratuity for
  his revolutionary services.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to MARY EICHELBERGER, of
  Washington county, Maryland, widow of JOHN EICHELBERGER, a soldier of the
  revolution, forty dollars immediately, and an annuity of forty dollars,
  payable half yearly, during life, to commence on 1 Jan 1828.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to MASSEY HARBISON, of
  Butler county, widow of JOHN HARBISON, a soldier, $100.00, as compensation in
  full for the services of her late husband, and as a gratuity.  19 Feb 1828.
  
  62. An act granting a gratuity to ROBERT MAXWELL for his revolutionary
  services.
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to DAVID R. PORTER ESQ.,
  for the use of Robert Maxwell of Huntingdon county, forty dollars as a
  gratuity for the revolutionary services of Robert Maxwell.  19 Feb 1828.
  
  64. An act authorizing NATHANIEL B. BOILEAU to sell and convey certain real
  estate, the property of MARY JENKINS.
  Whereas, by the petition of Nathaniel B. Boileau, concurred by HARRIET LEECH
  and THOMAS L. BOILEAU, that Nathaniel B. Boileau, Harriet Leech, Thomas L.
  Boileau and Mary Jenkins, a lunatic, are each entitled to one undivided
  fourth part of a house and lot in the city of Philadelphia, and also of an
  unimproved lot in the Northern Liberties of the city, and would benefit Mary
  Jenkins that her interest be sold.  Therefore, Nathaniel B. Boileau is hereby
  authorized to sell all the right, title and interest which Mary Jenkins hath
  in the part of a brick messuage and lot, situate on Front near Market Street,
  bounded on the north by ground of THOMAS CLIFFORD, and a lot in the Northern
  Liberties, bounded on the west by ground late of THOMAS LEECH, dec. and to
  make and execute deeds to the purchaser.  27 Feb 1828.
  
  65. A supplement to incorporate a company for erecting a bridge over the
  river Susquehanna, near the north line of Pa., in Harmony twp., Susquehanna
  county.
  That JESSE LANE and JOSEPH M KUNE JR., of the county of Susquehanna and
  THOMAS MUNFORD and JOHN MUNFORD of Wayne county, are hereby appointed
  commissioners to perform all duties enjoined on the commissioners of the
  act.  27 Feb 1828.
  
  68. An act to incorporate the Baltimore and Ohio railroad company.
  By the General Assembly of Maryland, ISAAC M'KIM, THOMAS ELLICOTT, JOSEPH W.
  PATTERSON, JOHN M'KIM JR., WILLIAM STEUART, TALBOT JONES, ROSWELL L. COLT,
  GEORGE BROWN, and EVAN THOMAS, are hereby appointed commissioners for
  Maryland.  That the full right of any of the citizens of Pa. may hereafter
  connect or intersect with part of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad.  27 Feb
  1828.
  
  69. An act for the relief of sundry soldiers and widows of soldiers of the
  revolutionary war.
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to WILLIAM SHUMAN of
  Chester county, and JAMES BURNSIDE, of Butler county, the sum of forty
  dollars each immediately, and an annuity of forty dollars to each, payable
  half yearly during life, to commence on 1 Jan 1828.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to JOSEPH JUNKIN, of
  Mercer county, forty dollars as a gratuity for his revolutionary services.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to THOMAS MONTGOMERY, of
  Washington county, in the state of Kentucky, three hundred dollars in full
  compensation for a tract of donation land to which he was entitled for
  services rendered during the revolutionary war.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to THOMAS STEWART, of
  Franklin county, CHRISTOPHER SCHLOKERMAN and CATHARINE SHRAYER, widow of
  GEORGE SHRAYER, of Berks county, the sum of forty dollars each immediately,
  and an annuity of forty dollars to each, payable half yearly, during life, to
  commence on 1 Jan 1828.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to JOHN FOGEL, in trust
  for JOHN DOLL, of Lehigh county, the sum of forty dollars immediately, and an
  annuity of forty dollars, payable half yearly, during life, to commence on 1
  Jan 1828.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to SARAH MOON, widow of
  HENRY MOON, of Allegheny county, and to SARAH SPRINGER, widow of URIAH
  SPRINGER, of Fayette county, forty dollars to each immediately, and an
  annuity of forty dollars to each, payable half yearly, during life, to
  commence on 1 Jan 1828.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to PETER KURTZ, of Berks
  county, and JONATHAN PRAY, of Niagara county, state of New York, forty dollars
  to each immediately, and an annuity of forty dollars to each, payable half
  yearly, during life, to commence on 1 Jan 1828.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to DAVID M'CULLOUGH, of
  Lancaster county, WILLIAM FITZIMMONS, of Northumberland county, CONRAD REEMY,
  of Centre county, and JOHN SMITH, of Lancaster county, forty dollars to each,
  immediately, and an annuity of forty dollars to each, payable half yearly,
  during life, to commence on 1 Jan 1828.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to JACOB MARTIN, of
  Montgomery county, and WM. REED, for the use of FREDERICK MAYER of Dauphin
  county, forty dollars to each immediately, and an annuity of forty dollars to
  each, payable half yearly during life, to commence on 1 Jan 1828.
  
  Tht the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to JAMES FRANCES, of
  Fayette county, forty dollars as a gratuity for his revolutionary services.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to ELIZABETH KOVELER,
  widow of ADAM KOVELER, dec., of Montgomery county, forty dollars immediately,
  and an annuity of forty dollars, payable half yearly, during life to commence
  on 1 Jan 1828.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay THOMAS NICHOLS, of
  Lycoming county, $200.00 in full compensation for services rendered during
  the revolutionary war.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to MICHAEL EMERICK, of
  Centre county, forty dollars immediately, and an annuity of forty dollars,
  payable half yearly during life, to commence on the 1 Jane 1828.  5 Mar 1828.
  
  72. An act to incorporate the Springfield Presbyterian church, in Erie county.
  That MATHIAS BRINDLE, SAMUEL REA and ISAAC MILLER JR., be trustees to
  continue in office for one year, until others be chosen by the members of the
  church.  5 Mar 1828.
  
  73. An act incorporating certain religious societies therein named, in the
  counties of Bradford, Westmoreland, Adams, Allegheny and Mercer.
  That the associate reformed congregation of Mercer, Mercer county, is hereby
  erected into one body politic, and corporate in deed and law.  Trustees are:
  WM. S. RANKIN, JAMES T. BLACK, and JAMES THOMPSON.
  
  That Pedo Baptist congregational society, of Smithfield twp., Bradford
  county, is hereby erected into a body politic, and corporate in deed and law,
  and the trustees are: SAMUEL KELLOGG, IDAIAH KINGSLEY, GORDON WILCOX, JAMES O.
  TRACY, MICHAEL BIRD, OROMEL TRACY and AUGUSTUS PHELPS.
  
  The Presbyterian congregation of Fairfield twp., Westmoreland county, is
  hereby erected into one body politic and corporate in deed and law, and the
  trustees are: JAMES WILEY, ROBERT HUSTON, JAMES WILSON, THOMAS SIMPSON, HENRY
  HARTMAN, HUGH M. SKILES, JOHN PHIPPS, JAMES TRIMBEL and AMOS OGDEN.
  
  The German Reformed congregation of Germany twp., Adams county, is hereby
  erected into one body politic and corporate in law and deed and the trustees
  are: SAMUEL SHRIVER, GEORGE DOTTERER, JOHN WINROTT, GEORGE WILL, LUDWIG
  SHEARER, and JOHN YOUNG. 
  
  The Methodist congregation in the city of Pittsburg, Allegheny county, is
  hereby erected into a body politic, and corporate, in deed and law, and the
  trustees are: THOMAS SALTERS, PATRICK LEONARD, EDWARD MOORE, THOMAS ROBINSON,
  JOSEPH TABOR, ADAM BAKER, STEPHEN RENNINGTON, ANDREW APPLEGATE and JOHN
  BAYARD.   5 Mar 1828.
  
  74. An act to erect the town of Dundaff, Susquehanna county, into a borough,
  and the village of Towanda, Bradford county, and authorizing the constable of
  the borough of New Castle, Mercer county, to execute civil process.
  The borough of Dandaff shall be bounded: Beginning on lands of PETER GRAHAM,
  etc., agreeable to a draft or survey made by MATTHEW JACKSON, 8 Dec 1827. 
  That JAMES WARNER and ARCHIPPUS PARRISH shall publish and superintend the
  elections.
  
  The town of Towanda is bounded: From the old bridge near the house of late
  COLONEL HARRY SPALDING, and bounded by the original survey of the town plot
  is erected into the borough of Towanda.  5 Mar 1828.
  
  75. An act to incorporate a company to erect a bridge over the Juniata river,
  at the town of Mifflin, Mifflin county.
  That JACOB WRIGHT, BENJAMIN LAW, JOSEPH CUMMINS ESQ., DANIEL CHRISTY,
  BENJAMIN KEPNER, STEWART TURBETT and JOHN BEAL, of the county of Mifflin, are
  hereby appointed commissioners for erecting  a bridge.  5 Mar 1828.
  
  78. An act to vest in NANCY DUNN, the right of this commonwealth to the real
  and personal estate of CHARLES DOUGHERTY, of Warren county.
  That all the right, title and claim which the commonwealth may have acquired
  by reason of escheat, from the want of heirs of Charles Dougherty, late of
  Warren county, dec., is hereby vested in Nancy Dunn of Warren county.  5 Mar
  1828.
  
  81. An act to annul the marriage of JABEZ SHERWOOD and ELIZABETH SHERWOOD,
  and confirming the marriage of ELIJAH PECK, and the said Elizabeth.
  Whereas, in Jul 1806, a marriage ceremony was performed by HENRY PATMORE,
  between Jabez Sherwood and ELIZABETH HORTON, of Sullivan county, in the state
  of New York, to which the parties did not feel themselves bound, neither was
  it their intention to be, that they never lived together as man and wife, and
  soon after Jabez married MARGARET OGDEN, with whom he now lives, and by whom
  he has had eight children; that on 5 Sep 1813, Elizabeth considering herself
  an unmarried woman, contracted herself in marriage with Elijah Peck, of Mount
  Pleasant, Wayne County, with whom she has lived and cohabited ever since, and
  has issue by him, (now living) two children, namely; DAVID HORTON PECK, and
  HIRAM PECK; that doubts have arisen whether the marriage between Jabez
  Sherwood and Elizabeth is not good and binding on the parties, and Elijah and
  Elizabeth having petitioned for a law annulling the marriage between Jabez
  Sherwood and Elizabeth, and rendering valid the marriage celebrated between
  Elijah Peck and Elizabeth, and also conferring their children the rights and
  privileges of children born in lawful wedlock.  Therefore, The marriage
  contract between Jabez Sherwood and Elizabeth Horton is hereby annulled and
  made void, and the marriage contract entered into 5 Sep 1813, between Elijah
  Peck and Elizabeth Horton, both of Mount Pleasant twp., Wayne county, is
  declared valid.  That the minor children of Elizabeth are hereby vested with
  the surname of their reputed father Elijah Peck, and shall have all the
  rights and advantages of children born in lawful wedlock.  8 Mar 1828.
  
  84. An act authorizing the state treasurer to refund money.
  Whereas, PHILIP LENHERE, by his agent, has paid by mistake, to the treasurer,
  the sum of $73.69.  Therefore, the treasurer is hereby authorized to pay
  Philip Lenhere, of Elizabeth twp., Lancaster county, the sum of $73.69 with
  lawful interest, from 1 Jun 1813.  8 Mar 1828.
  
  89. An act for the relief of MARGARET CLARK, widow of a revolutionary soldier.
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to CHARLES A. BARNITZ,
  of the borough of York, for the use of Margaret Clark, of York borough, widow
  of JOHN CLARK, an officer of the revolutionary war, sixty dollars immediately,
  and an annuity of sixty dollars, payable half yearly during the life of
  Margaret Clark, to commence on 1 Jan 1828,to be applied by Barnitz, to
  promote the comfort and answer the necessities of Margaret Clark.  19 Mar
  1828.
  
  91. An act for the relief of sundry soldiers and widows of soldiers of the
  revolutionary war, and granting to SARAH WITHIRS, compensation for a tract of
  donation land.
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to GODFREY SCHLATER, of
  the county of Philadelphia, forty dollars, immediately, and an annuity of
  forty dollars, payable half yearly during life, to commence on 1 Jan 1828.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to MIRIAM DICKSON, of
  Perry county, forty dollars immediately, and an annuity of forty dollars,
  payable half yearly during life, to commence on 1 Jan 1828.
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to ANN M'CULLY, of
  Allegheny county, twenty dollars immediately, and an annuity of twenty
  dollars, in addition to the pension which she now receives, during life.
  
  That the state treasuer is hereby authorized to pay to JACOB LINDY, of
  Lancaster county, forty dollars immediately, and an annuity of forty dollars
  payable half yearly during life, to commence on the 1 Jan 1828.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to ANDREW SHUSTER, of
  the county of Philadelphia, and to JOHN LONG, of the same county, each forty
  dollars as a gratuity for their revolutionary services.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to Sarah Withirs,
  daughter of THOMAS BOYLE, dec, of the county of Bullet, in the state of
  Kentucky, three hundred dollars in full compensation for a tract of donation
  land, to which her late father was entitled for revolutionary services.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to CHRISTIAN SCHMICK, of
  Berks county, forty dollars immediately, and an annuity of forty dollars,
  payable half yearly during life, to commence on the 1 Jan 1828.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to WILLIAM ELLIOTT, of
  Butler county, JACOB EYLER and ROBERT WRIGHT, of Cumberland county, each
  forty dollars, as a gratuity for their revolutionary services.  24 Mar 1828.
  
  93. An act to enable the guardian of ELLEN T. WILCOX and CAROLINE WILCOX, and
  JOHN KUHNS, guardian of the minor children of ABRAHAM RINGLE, to convey
  certain real estate.
  That it shall be lawful for ROLPH C. MARSH, the guardian of Ellen T. Wilcox
  and Caroline Wilcox, minors, under the age of fourteen years, to make sale of
  the undivided interest in a tract of land, containing 100 acres, situate in
  Providence twp., Montgomery county, Pa. and to make a good conveyance to the
  purchaser.
  
  That John Kuhns of the borough of Greensburg, in Westmoreland county, is
  hereby authorized to sell the interest of the minor children of Abraham
  Ringle, of said county, under the will of MATHIAS RINGLE, dec., to a certain
  tract of land, situate in Washington twp., said county, adjoining lands of
  SIMON HINE, JOHN BASH, and PETER DRUM and JACOB DRUM, containing 225 acres,
  and to make and execute a deed to the purchaser    24 Mar 1828.
  
  95. A supplement to an act for the relief of JOHN JOHNSON, and others.
  Whereas, the third section, for the relief of John Johnson, passed 22 Mar
  1825, the supervisors of Metal twp., Franklin county, are required to pay
  over to JOHN CAMPBELL, $190.00, for money expended by him on the highways in
  the township, and for costs and damages sustained in defending a suit in
  behalf of the township, as supervisor, against JOHN PARKS, late supervisor,
  and whereas, it has been doubted whether evidence can be given, showing was
  not expended by John Campbell on the highways for costs and damages sustained
  in defending a suit in behalf of the township.  Therefore, That on the trial
  of any suit now pending which may be brought by John Campbell against the
  supervisors of Metal twp., Franklin county, it shall be lawful for the court,
  to admit evidence on the part of the supervisors to contradict the fact of
  expenditure, etc.  24 Mar 1828. 
  
  96. An act to incorporate the Mine Hill and Schuylkill Haven railroad company.
  That SAMUEL WETHERILL and CHARLES SHIPPEN, of the city of Philadelphia,
  GEORGE D.B. KEIM and JOHN M'KNIGHT, of the county of Berks, RICHARD RICKERT,
  JOHN C. OFFERMAN and JACOB HUTZINGER, of the county of Schuylkill, are hereby
  appointed commissioners, to lay down a railroad beginning near Schuylkill
  Haven, Schuylkill county, to the Mine Hill.   24 Mar 1828.
  
  97. An act to authorized the sale and conveyance of certain real estate.
  Whereas, FREDERICK W. SPERRY and MARIA SPERRY his wife, by indenture, dated 7
  Aug 1819, granted and conveyed inter alia, unto JOHN SPERRY, a tract of land
  situate formerly in Allegheny county, now of Mercer, Pa. in the second
  district of donation land, #169, containing 500 acres, in trust, in case
  Frederick W. Sperry, should not pay certain promissory notes, to sell an
  dispose of the land and apply the proceeds to the payment of the notes.  And
  whereas, Frederick afterwards departed this life, and the notes were paid by
  John who lately departed this life intestate, leaving a widow and three
  children, of tender years, as the heirs of John, but are unable to convey the
  land by reason of their minority.
  Therefore, it shall be lawful, JACOB SPERRY, administrator, to grant, and
  sell the tract of land and make a good deed of conveyance for the same to the
  purchaser.
  
  Whereas, WILHEM WILLINK and others, aliens, being lawfully seized of lands in
  this commonwealth, did sell and convey large parcels on credit, and take for
  security, mortgages and other securities and which were liens upon the
  premises so sold, and the purchasers represent that they are unable to pay
  the moneys, but are desirous to give as much of their lands as may be
  requisite for the satisfaction thereof, but it is represented, the act passed
  31 Mar 1823, all their lands and all their interest became vested in Wilhem
  Willink, HENDRICK VOLLENHOVEN, WALRAVE VAN HEUKELON, JAN VAN EEGHEN, WILHEM
  WILLINK JR., and GERRIT SCHIMMELPENNICK, RUTGER JAN's son, also aliens, being
  deemed uncertain, whether land so sold could be considered part of the lands
  vested and if person vested of the land shall have full right to take and
  hold the same, by any lawful transfers from the purchaser.  Therefore all
  rights will be convey to the new trustees afore mentioned and may hold grants
  and sell and convey the same to any person as if they were not aliens.
  
  That the commissioners of Susquehanna county, are hereby authorized to sell
  and convey a parcel of land situate in Silver Lake twp., containing 125
  acres, being the same parcel of land convey by the sheriff to the
  commissioners by deed dated 30 Apr 1821, as the estate of CHAPMAN CARR,
  before that time a collector of county rates and levies for the township of
  Bridgewater.
  
  Whereas, HUGH M'MAHON of Elizabeth twp. Allegheny county, purchased a tract
  of land prior to 1818, and it appears Hugh M'Mahon has entered into an
  agreement with GARRET WALL ESQ., for the sale of the tract of land and Hugh
  M'Mahon being an alien, therefore, the title of Hugh M'Mahon to a tract of
  land situate in Elizabeth twp., Allegheny county, adjoining lands of JAMES
  APPLEGATE, WILLIAM STOCKDALE, JOHN MENOWN, WILLIAM MENOWN, LEWIS PEARCE and
  Garret Wall, containing 100 acres, is hereby confirmed as valid in law, as if
  Hugh M'Mahon had been naturalized agreeably to the laws of the United States
  before the purchase of the same and the agreement of sale is good and binding.
  
  Whereas NATHANIEL M'DOWELL, late of Buffalo twp., Washington county, by his
  last will and testament dated 4 Jul 1823, did bequeath and devise to his
  daughter LETITIA BROWNLEE, wife of HAMILTON BROWNLEE, of the same twp. and
  county, one undivided third tract of land situtate in Morris twp., adjoining
  lands of THOMAS CHAMBERS, and others, containing 154 acres, and wereas
  Letitia has since died leaving issue, six children: THOMAS BROWNLEE,
  NATHANIEL BROWNLEE, ELIZA JANE BROWNLEE, DAVID BROWNLEE, SARAH MARTHA
  BROWNLEE, and FRENCH BROWNLEE, all of whom are in their minority and Hamilton
  Brownlee, the father of the children was duly appointed guardian of the minor
  chldren in Sept. last.  Therefore, Hamilton Brownlee, of Buffalo twp.,
  Washington county, guardian of his minor children, has full authority to sell
  and dispose of the interest of his children.  24 Mar 1828.
  
  99. An act authorizing WILLIAM VANSANT to convey lands mentioned and also to
  authorize LUDWIG NEFF and MICHAEL EVERETT, guardians of the minor children of
  HENRY CREUTZ, late of Lehigh county, dec., to sell and convey real estate, and
  authorizing LEWIS TAYLOR of Philadelphia, to sell and convey real estate.
  Whereas ISAAC VAN PELT, of Wrightstown twp., Bucks county, lately died
  intestate, seized of a messuage, tenement and lot, containing 12 acres,
  leaving a widow and six children.  Whereas, ELEANOR VANSANT, one of the
  children, intermarried with WILLIAM VANSANT, lately died leaving issue two
  children, JANE VANSANT, age nine, and ELIZA VANSANT, aged seven years, in
  whom the right of their mother is now vested.  Therefore William Vansant, of
  Warminister twp., Bucks county, father of Jane and Eliza Vansant, minor
  children, is hereby authorized to convey all rights and title of the estate
  of the minor children.
  
  Whereas, Henry Crentz, late of Lynn twp., Lihigh county, died intestate,
  seized of certain real estate, leaving several children and one grandchild as
  heirs, three of which children and the grandchild are still in their minority,
  and a sale of the real estate can now be made to HENRY BRAUCHER, which will
  greatly benefit the minors.  Therefore, Ludwig Neff, as guardian of ISAAC
  GREUTZ, JUDITH GREUTZ, and JONATHAN GREUTZ, minor children  of Henry
  Creutz,is hereby authorized to sell and convey all rights and title of the
  minors to Henry Braucher,  of a plantation containing 240 acres bounded by
  JACOB KOENIG, DANIEL WANNEMACHER, PETER NEFF and others, and that Michael
  Everett as guardian of REBECCA EVERETT, a minor, and grandchild of Henry
  Creutz, dec., is hereby authorized to sell and convey to Henry Braucher, the
  rights and title of the minor in the plantation.
  
  Whereby, an indenture dated 8 Apr 1826, recorded in Philadelphia in deed book
  GWR, page 244, made between GEORGE W. ODENHEIMER, CATHARINE ODENHEIMER and
  BARBARA ODENHEIMER, of the one part, and Lewis Taylor of Philadelphia, of the
  other part, a certain messuage and lot, situate on the south side of
  Sassafrass street, was conveyed by Lewis Taylor who paid for the same out of
  proper funds, and by way of providing for his daughter SOPHIA B. TAYLOR, a
  minor, took the conveyance in trust for her during her life, and her heirs,
  an opportunity has occurred for selling and vesting the proceeds more
  productively.  Therefore, it shall be lawful for Lewis Taylor, to sell and
  grant by deed and convey same to the purchaser.  5 Mar 1828.
  
  100. An act to incorporate the stockholders of the Philadelphia arcade.
  That the stockholders are declared a body politic and corporate, capable of
  holding a lot situate on the north side of Chestnut street, and the south
  side of Carpenter street, between sixth and seventh streets in the city of
  Philadelphia, purchased by them from WILLIAM TILGHMAN ESQ.  The present
  managers are: EDWARD S. BURD, LEVI ELLMAKER, THOMAS CADWALLADER, WILLIAM
  BOYD, THOMAS SPARKS, CORNELIUS STEVENSON, THOMAS P. JONES, JAMES M'INTYRE,
  JOSIAH RANDALL, JAMES BURK, TIMOTHY CALDWED and HENRY HORN, until an election
  be held, to engage in mining, manufacturing, banking etc. 31 Mar 1828.
  
  102. An act authoring the sale of the real estate of ANDREW HAMILTON, dec.
  That ELIZA HAMILTON, executrix of the last will of Andrew Hamilton, formerly
  of the city of Philadelphia, dec. is hereby authorized by herself, or by an
  attorney she appoints, to sell and convey parts of the estate and convey to
  the purchaser, reserving rent charged upon the estate sold, payable to Eliza
  and her heirs.  31 Mar 1828.
  
  103. An act for the relief of MARTIN RANNEY.
  Were as, Martin Ranney is now in confinement in the goal of Allegheny county,
  charged with being accessary before the fact to the crime of murder, and
  whereas, process of outlawry has been issued pursuant to the laws of this
  commonwealth for the apprehension of DANIEL HICKS, charged with being the
  principal in the crime of murder, and whereas the indictment against Hicks
  and Ranney has been removed by certiorari from the court of oyer, and
  terminer of Allegheny count, to the supreme court of this commonwealth,
  sitting for the western district of Pa. in that process of outlawry might be
  issued for the apprehension of Daniel Hicks.  Whereas, Martin Ranney cannot
  be tried until the said outlawry against Daniel Hicks is completed, and
  Martin Ranney is desirous of having his trial for the charge against him, and
  is willing to waive his privilege of being tried after the principal in the
  charge of murder, and he should not be kept in confinement until the outlawry
  is completed, therefore, the judges of Allegheny county, are hereby authorized
  to try Martin Ranney, charged with being accessary before the fact to the
  murder of LEVI SMITH.  31 Mar 1828.
  
  105. An act for the relief of sundry soldiers and the widow of a soldier of
  the revolutionary war.
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to CAPT. SAMUEL BLYTHE,
  of Franklin county, $375.00 as compensation in full for a tract of donation
  land, to which he was entitled, for services rendered during the
  revolutionary war.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to FREDERICK BAUGHER,
  for the use of ANDREW YOUNG, of Adams county, a soldier of the revolutionary
  war, forty dollars, immediately and an annuity of forty dollars, payable half
  yearly during life, to commence on 1 Jan 1828.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to ABRAHAM FISCUS, of
  Armstrong county, forty dollars, as a gratuity for his revolutionary services.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to MARGARET GALASPIE, of
  Lycoming county, widow of CHARLES GALASPIE, $200.00, as compensation in full,
  for the revolutionary services of her late husband.    7 Apr 1828.
  
  106. An act for the relief of MOSES VAN CAMPEN, an officer of the
  revolutionary war.
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to Moses Van Campen, of
  Allegheny county, in the state of New York, an officer of the revolutionary
  war, twenty dollars, in addition to the annuity already granted, additional
  sum to commence on 1 Jan 1828.  9 Apr 1828.
  
  108. An act authorizing the executors of the last will and testament of AARON
  HACKNEY, dec., to sell and convey real estate.
  Whereas, Aaron Hackney died leaving considerable real and personal estate,
  and it is suggested that the sale of some part is necessary for the payment
  of debts, and the support and education of his minor children, and it appears
  that the disposition of a portion of the real estate would be more to the
  advantage of all concerned, than the sale of the personal estate.  Therefore,
  it shall be lawful for WILLIAM S. RANKIN and OLIVER STEVENS, executors, of
  Aaron Hackney, late of Mercer county, dec., to sell from time to time, as
  much of the real estate within the commonwealth as may be necessary for the
  payment of the debts of the decedent, and for the education and maintence of
  the minor children, and to make and execute a deed to the purchaser.  9 Apr
  1828.
  
  109. An act for the relief of SUSANNA SCHREIBER, the widow of a soldier of
  the revolutionary war.
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to Susanna Schreiber, of
  Lancaster county, widow of FREDERICK SCHREIBER, a soldier of the revolutionary
  war, forty dollars immediately, and an annuity of forty dollars, payable half
  yearly during life, to commence on 1 Jan 1828.  9 Apr 1828.
  
  113. An act authorizing RUDOLPH WISLER, to improve an island in the river
  Susquehanna, called "Sandy Island."
  That Rudolph Wisler, of Lancaster county, is hereby authorized to improve an
  island in the river Susquehanna, called Sandy Island, for the benefit of
  himself, provided in making the said improvements he does not obstruct the
  navigation of the river, nor extend the wharf or battery for the protection
  of the island, more than 100 feet beyond the limits set forth in the patent
  for the island, granted by the commonwealth to ISRAEL NESTLEROTH, under whom
  Rudolph Wisler holds the same.  9 Apr 1828.
  
  117. An act authorizing ISAAC STROUB to erect a dam and wing-dam at Vincent's
  Islands, in the West branch of the Susquehanna.
  That it is lawful for Isaac Stroub to construct, erect, support and maintain
  forever, a dam across a small water course dividing Vincent's Islands, and
  also to extend a wing-dam from the head of the island nearest the borough of
  Milton, for the distance of 15 rods in a direction to Comly's Island.  9 Apr
  1828.
  
  119. An act confirming the name of GEORGE M. STROUD.
  Whereas, MACDOWEL STROUD, formerly of Stroudsburg, Northampton county, now a
  resident of the city of Philadelphia, son of DANIEL STROUD, of the first
  named place, did during his minority assume the name of George, and has been
  known as George M. Stroud, therefore, all business under the name of George
  M. Stroud shall be valid, and hereafter the name of George shall be regarded
  as part of the name of Macdowel Stroud.  9 Apr 1828.
  
  120. An act to pay JOHN M'ELROY a reward.
  That the commissioners of Bucks county, are hereby authorized to pay to John
  M'Elroy, such reward and expenses as seem just for pursuing a certain horse
  thief, by the name of HENRY ELLIOT, who was afterwards convicted in the state
  of New Jersey.  9 Apr 1828.
  
  121. An act for the relief of SAMUEL WOLF.
  That at any time withing one year, the judges of the court of quarter
  sessions of Washington county, are hereby authorized on the petition of
  Samuel Wolf, of Morris twp., to adjudge the amount of damages, if any,
  sustained in consequence of a state road leading from Bell's cross roads in
  Greene county, to West Alexandria in Washington county, having been laid
  through his land, and the amount paid by the treasurer of Washington
  county.  9 Apr 1828.
  
  122. An act to incorporate the Lycoming Navigation railroad and coal company.
  That DANIEL GRAFFIUS and ROBERT ALLEN of Lycoming county, and ROBERT
  PATTERSON and LEVI ELLMAKER of the city of Philadelphia are hereby appointed
  commissioners to construct a railroad to improve the navigation of Lycoming
  creek, and to carry on the business of mining and transporting coal.   9 Apr
  1828.
  
  123. A supplement for erecting a bridge over the North-east branch of the
  river Susquehanna between the town of Cattawissa and the mouth of Fishing
  creek, passed 15 Mar 1816.
  That GEORGE TAYLOR and JACOB ALTER, of the city of Philadelphia, PHILIP
  REBSOME and JOHN REBSOME of Muncy, Lycoming county, BENJAMIN BEAVER, PETER
  SMACK, GEORGE H. WILLIS, STACY MARJORAM, and JOHN BARTON  and WM. M'KELVEY,
  of Columbia county, GEORGE D.B. KEIM, GEORGE GETZ and HENRY FISTER, of Berks
  county, JOHN C. AFFERMAN and SAMUEL BROOKE, of Schuylkill county, are hereby
  appointed commissioners.  10 Apr 1828.
  
  124. An act authorizing the laying of state roads, and for other purposes.
  That CHRISIAN SHIRK of Lancaster county, and JOHN AMMON and EDWARD GOHEEN of
  Berks county, are hereby  appointed commissioners to lay out a state road
  from the house of PATRICK MURPHY in Lancaster county, to near the house of
  John Ammon in Berks county, and thence near the house of DANIEL SPENCER, on
  the Reading and Morgantown road in Berks county.
  That JAMES POTTER, THOMAS FOSTER, and JAMES JOHNSTON, of the county of
  Beaver, are hereby appointed commissioners to lay out a state road, from the
  borough of Beaver, through the farm of WILLIAM CLARKE, on the west bank of
  the Ohio river to ______ SMITH's ferry, opposite Georgetown.
  
  That JAMES M. RIED, JOHN KING, and BENJAMIN WALLACE, are hereby appointed
  commissioners to lay out a state road through the counties of Erie and
  Warren, beginning at Erie, Erie county, through Wattsburg, Erie county, to
  the town of Warren, Warren county.
  
  That the 26th section of an act authorizing the laying out of state roads
  passed 14 Apr 1827, be revived, and JOSEPH MOORE SEN., of Allegheny twp.,
  Huntingdon county, be appointed commissioner along with WILLIS GIBBANY, and
  JAMES ALEXANDER, appointed commissionrs.
  
  That JOHN SMITH, and WILLIAM CURRY of Crawford county, and RICHARD B. MILLER
  of Warren county, are hereby constituted and appointed commissioners whose
  duty shall be to receive road taxes from the treasurers of the counties, and
  apply the same in the improvement of the roads.
  
  That the court of quarter sessions of the peace, Chester county, shall have
  authority to view and have vacated part of the provincial road lying between
  the Willestown line near the Warren gap and the house of WILLIAM VANLEER, in
  Tredyffren twp., except those parts occupied by the Philadelphia and
  Lancaster turnpike road.  10 Apr 1828.
  
  125. An act to incorporate the Columbia, Washington, and Port Deposit road
  company, Allegheny county, and others.
  That JOHN REYNOLDS, and GEORGE LOUIS MAYER, of the city of Lancaster,
  CHRISTIAN HALDEMAN, JOSEPH JEFFERIES, and JOHN BARBER, of the borough of
  Columbia, JACOB STRICKLER of West Hempfield twp., JOSEPH MOSHER of Manor
  twp., THOMAS NEAL and JOSEPH BOYD, of Drumore twp., and JAMES A. CALDWELL of
  Little Britain twp., in Lancaster county, are hereby appointed commissioners
  of the Columbia, Washington, and Port Deposit road, to make a turnpike road
  from Lancaster, through Elizabethtown to Middletown.
  
  That NOBLE CALHOUN, DR. F. BAUSMAN, JAMES S. CRAFT, JOHN M'KEE, Pittsburg,
  DR. JAMES CURRY, HENRY BELTZHOVER, GENERAL ROBERT FINDLAY, WILLIAM DILWORTH
  and JAMES PATTERSON, of Birmingham, are hereby appointed commissioners of the
  Monongahela and Coal Hill turnpike road, for a distance of five miles,
  beginning near the south end of the Monongahela bridge, and extending upon
  the route laid out for a state road to the Virginia state line, in a
  direction to Morgantown.
  
  That CHRISTIAN BRENNAMAN, JAMES W. JONES, JAMES ESTEP, JOHN LOBINGER, JACOB
  WALTS, PETER POOL, HENRY NULL, WILLIAM HINDMAN, HUMPHREY FULLERTON, ANTHONY
  RUFF, SAMUEL POOL, ABRAHAM MORRISON and JOHN GEBHART JR., are hereby
  appointed commissioners of the Mount Pleasant free road, between the town of
  Mount Pleasant and the house formerly occupied by JAMES M'KEAN, Westmoreland
  county, to intersect Greensburg and Pittsburg turnpike road, between
  Adamsburg and ______ LAREMER's tavern.   10 Apr 1828.
  
  127. An act to incorporate the Dundaff and Tunkhannock, and other turnpike
  road companies, and for other purposes.
  That CYRUS AVERY and JOHN MARCY of Luzerne county, and ARCHIPPUS PARRISH and
  WILLIAM TERBELL, of Susquehanna county, are hereby appointed commissioners,
  to construct a road form Dundaff, to the house of JOHN MARCY, in Nicholson
  twp., Luzerne county, down the Tunkhannock creek, to the mouth thereof.
  
  That THOMAS HEMPHILL, JOHN KYLER, REUBEN WINSLOW, PHILIP ANTIS JR., LIRUS
  LUTTEN, WILLIAM ALEXANDER, THOMAS BURNSIDE, JOHN RANKIN, ROBERT LISSTON, are
  hereby appointed commissioners of the Snow Shoe and Packerville turnpike road
  to commence near Snow Shoe, on the Milesburg and Smethport turnpike road,
  Centre County, thence through Clearfield town to the Erie turnpike road near
  Packerville.  10 Apr 1828.
  
  130. An act for the relief of STEPHEN KINGSTON.
  Whereas, Stephen Kingston of the city of Philadelphia, is the owner of
  certain real estate in that city, an undivided interest wherein formerly
  belonged to ANN M'INTOSH, of the Island of Barbadoes, now dec., and whereas,
  the deed which conveyed the interest appears to be defective in form,
  although good in substance, therefore, the title of Stephen Kingston, to the
  real estate conveyed by Ann M'Intosh, is hereby confirmed.  10 Apr 1828.
  
  131. An act authorizing the surviving trustees of WILLIAM YOUNG's burial
  ground, to exchange certain parts thereof.
  Whereas, WILLIAM YOUNG, late of Kingsessing twp., Philadelphia county, died
  seized of certain real estate, and his last will and testament duly proved 1
  May 1785, granting letters of administration, devised a lot situate in the
  township and county aforesaid, unto WILLIAM LEECH, JOHN LEECH, MAXIMILIAN
  LEECH, ELIZABETH (now by intermarriage ELIZABETH FURLONG) and JACOB HOFFMAN,
  in trust for a family burying ground, for William Young's heirs and family,
  forever, containing 2 1/2 acres.   Whereas, an exchange of certain parts of
  the burial ground, for certain lands adjoining the same, belonging to SUSANNA
  LONGSTRETH, would render the burial ground more convenient, and whereas, John
  Leech, Maximilian Leech and William Leech are deceased.  Therefore, Jacob
  Hoffman and Elizabeth Furlong, are hereby authorized to make a deed for the
  following parts of the burial ground unto Susanna Longstreth, by land of
  Susanna Longstreth, north by land of the heirs of William Young, etc.  10 Apr
  1828.
  
  132. An act for the relief of FREDERICK NAVEL and other soldiers, and the
  widow of a soldier of the revolutionary.
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to Frederick Navel, of
  Franklin county, a soldier of the revolutionary war, forty dollars
  immediately, and an annuity of forty dollars, payable half yearly, to
  commence on 1 Jan 1828.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to BARBARA WHITE of York
  county, widow of HECTOR WHITE, a soldier of the revolutionary war, forty
  dollars immediately, and an annuity of forty dollars, payable half yearly, to
  commence on 1 Jan 1828.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to VINCENT IMFELT, of
  York county, a soldier of the revolutionary war, forty dollars as a gratuity
  for his revolutionary services.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to ABRAHAM JOHNSTON, of
  Bucks county, forty dollars, as a compensation for his services in the
  revolutionary war and as a gratuity.
  
  That PETER TRAXEL SEN., of South Whitehall, Lehigh county, is hereby
  appointed to receive in person by order of the state treasurer for the use of
  JOHN RABENOLD, a soldier of the revolution, the annuity granted by this
  commonwealth to John Rabenold for his revolutionary services, the said
  annuity to be expended by Peter Traxel, for the support and maintenance of
  John Rabenold.  10 Apr 1828.
  
  133. An act to enable GEORGE D.B. KEIM, of the borough of Reading, to sell
  and convey certain real estate.
  Whereas, JAMES MAY, late of the borough of Reading, Berks county, dec., by
  his last will and testament did devise two dwelling houses and three lots to
  his daughter SARAH MAY, intermarried with SAMUEL D. FRANKS, during her
  natural life and after her death his executors should sell the houses and
  lots and proceeds of sale to be divided among the children of Sarah, but it
  is of interest to all persons concerned for an immediate sale of the real
  estate.  Therefore, it is lawful for George D.B. Keim, executor of James May,
  to sell and convey the houses and lots devised to Sarah his daughter, and to
  make a good deed to the purchaser.  That the money from the sale be loaned on
  good security, the interest thereof to be annually paid to SARAH M. FRANKS
  during her natural life, and the principal sum to be divided among her
  children.   10 Apr 1828.
  
  134. An act to incorporate a company to make a turnpike road from the
  northern termination of the Cheltenham and Willow Grove turnpike road, to
  Doylestown.
  That JOSIAH Y. SHAW, WILLIAM WATTS, JOHN ROBBARTS, and JOSHUA PAUL, of the
  county of Bucks, and JAMES PAUL, ISAAC THOMPKINS, YEAMANS PAUL, CHARLES
  JARRET, and JACOB KIRK JR., of the county of Montgomery, are hereby appointed
  commissioners to lay a road.  10 Apr 1828.
  
  135. An act granting compensation to BENJAMIN TANNER for his services in the
  engraving of the state map.
  That the state treasurer is hereby directed to pay to Benjamin Taner, of the
  city of Philadelphia, the sum of $1269.88 for compensation, in full, for his
  services in engraving the state map, being the amount deducted from the
  account of the representatives of JOHN MELISH, dec, adjusted agreeably to the
  provisions of the act passed 19 Mar 1824.   11 Apr 1828.
  
  136. An act to incorporate a company for opening a canal and lock navigation
  between the rivers Delaware and Schuylkill, through the southern section of
  Philadelphia county.
  That W.W. FISHER, T.W. MORRIS, EDWARD INGERSOLL, GEORGE MORTON, RICHARD
  RENSHAW, ROBERT O'NEILL, JOSHUA RAYBOLD, THOMAS SPARKS, GEORGE M'LEOD, are
  hereby appointed commissioners to open a canal.  12 Apr 1828.
  
  139. An act to incorporate the Tioga Railroad and coal company.
  That AARON BLOSS, JOHN H. KNAPP, of Tioga county, and ROBERT E. GRIFFITH, of
  the city of Philadelphia, are hereby appointed commissioners and a body
  politic and corporate for the construction of a railroad from Peter's camp,
  in Tioga county, to the New York state line at Lawrenceville.  12 Apr 1828.
  
  142. An act incorporating Union church of M'Keansburg, Schuylkill County.
  That the elders and church wardens of the United German Lutheran and Reformed
  congregations, of Christ church, in M'Keansburg are hereby erected one body
  politic and corporate.  The elders and church wardens are: WILLIAM KOCH, (the
  younger) JONATHAN YOST, and ANDREW BOCK, and GEORGE MEDLER, and BARNARD K.
  KEPNER, and WILLIAM MAYER.  12 Apr 1828.
  
  143. An act to incorporate the Presbyterian congregation of Montrose in
  Susquehanna county.
  That the presbyterian congregation is hereby erected into one body politic
  and corporate.  Trustees are: WILLIAM FOSTER, SAMUEL HODGDON, ZEBALON DEAN,
  NATHANIEL CURTIS, DANIEL LATHROP, and WILLIAM JESSUP.  12 Apr 1828.
  
  145. A supplement to aid in improving and repairing the state road between
  the Allegheny bridge and Beaver bridge.
  That JOSEPH DICKSON and DAVID SHIELDS of the county of Allegheny, are hereby
  appointed commissioners in addition to those already appointed.  12 Apr 1828.
  
  146. An act to authorize the trustees of WILLIAM MATEER, of Cumberland
  county, to execute a deed of release to SAMUEL BLACK.
  That JOHN MATEER and JAMES DUNLOP, trustees of William Mateer, of Cumberland
  county, (an habitual drunkard) are hereby authorized, as soon as REBECCA
  MATEER, the wife of William Mateer, will join them in such deed, to execute a
  deed of release to Samuel Black, of Juniata twp., Perry county, of the title
  and interest which William Mateer and Rebecca his wife, in the right of
  Rebecca, are entitled to under interstate laws, in the estate of her father,
  JOHN BLACK, late of Juniata county, Perry county, dec.   12 Apr 1828.
  
  148. An act appointing a trustee of certain trust estates and property of ANN
  PENN GREENLEAF, wife of JAMES GREENLEAF.
  Whereas, ANN PENN ALLEN, since intermarried with James Greenleaf, previous to
  her marriage, did with the consent of James Greenleaf, by a deed of trust and
  marriage settlement, dated 4 Apr 1800, convey to WILLIAM TILGHMAN and JOHN
  LAWRENCE, in trust for the sole separate use of Ann Penn, certain estates and
  property, that John Lawrence died, leaving William Tilghman sole trustee, and
  he now has also died, without any disposition of the trusts, either by deed
  or will, in consequence the same descended to his heir, which heir is a
  minor, and not a citizen or resident of Pa, which renders him incapable of
  discharging the duties of the trusts, to the great injury of Ann Penn
  Greenleaf.  Therefore, all trusts vested in William Tilghman of the city of
  Philadelphia, and John Lawrence of the state of New York, by a deed of Ann
  Penn Allen, a spinster, of the city of Philadelphia, since intermarried with
  James Greenleaf, then of the city of Washington, shall be vested in WALTER C.
  LIVINGSTON, of the borough of Northampton, Lehigh county.  12 Apr 1828.
  
  149. An act authorizing the orphans' count of the county of Philadelphia to
  empower JOHN WILLIS, the trustee of JOHN LOCKHART and ELIZABETH LOCKHART, to
  dispose of real estate in the county of Philadelphia.
  Whereas, John Lockhart, mariner, being seized of a house and lot, in
  Southwark district, Philadelphia county, did with his wife Elizabeth, make a
  deed to John Willis, in trust for thier benefit during their joint lives, and
  the life of the survivor, and after the decease of the survivor, for the
  benefit of their children, some of whom are now minors.  That John Lockhart
  and wife Elizabeth, petition the court for an order to sell a brick messuage
  and lot of ground, by a lot now or late of WILLIAM BRANSON, by John Willis
  trustee and to execute to the purchaser a good and valid deed, and reinvest
  proceeds in another real estate.  12 Apr 1828.
  
  151. An act to authorize the trustees under the last will of JAMES LYLE,
  deceased, to make investments of his estate.
  That JOHN B. NEWMAN, HARTMAN KUHN and HENRY BECKETT, executors and trustees,
  named in the will of James Lyle, dec., are hereby authorized to invest the
  personal estate, and the proceeds of his real estate in the purchase of any
  kind of real estate, or in the purchase of stock, and the investments shall
  be for the accounts of the cestui que trusts of that moiety of the estate. 
  12 Apr 1828.
  
  154. An act to empower JAMES CUMMINS, guardian of the minor children of
  THOMAS ACHESON, to execute a deed.
  Whereas, Thomas Acheson, late of Washington county, dec. and DAVID ACHESON,
  now of the town of Washington, Washington county, entered into partnership,
  and as partners became indebted to HANNAH ACHESON, and in the settlement and
  division of their joint funds they agreed between themselves to set apart a
  tract of land, situate in Canton twp., for the payment of said debt, and in
  pursuance of the understanding between them, James Cunnins, guardian of the
  minor children of Thomas, in conjunction with David, entered into a contract
  for the sale and conveyance of the tract of land to satisfy the debt, but
  James is unable to convey the undivided interest of the heirs of Thomas
  Acheson.  Therefore, James Cummins is hereby authorized to make, execute and
  deliver a deed to JAMES M'ELREE, for the tract of land in Canton twp.,
  adjoining lands of DANIEL FEET, Thomas Acheson and others, containing 115
  acres.  12 Apr 1828.
  
  155. An act for the relief of CHRISTOPHER SYPE, a soldier of the
  revolutionary war.
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to CHRISTOPHER SYPE, of
  York county, a soldier of the revolutionary war, forty dollars immediately,
  and an anuity of forty dollars, payable half yearly during life, to commence
  on 1 Jan 1828.  12 Apr 1828.
  
  156. An act for the relief of the lineal heirs of DAVID BELL, a soldier of
  the revolutionary war.
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to the lineal heirs of
  David Bell, a soldier of the revolutionary war, $300.00, as full compensation
  for a tract of donation land to which David Bell was entitled for his
  revolutionary services.  12 Apr 1828.
  
  158. An act to incorporate the Faulkner swamp and Berks county turnpike road
  company.
  That for the purpose of making a turnpike road from the Reading and Perkiomen
  turnpike, on the bed of the present public road, near JACOB GILBERT's tavern,
  in Limerick twp., Montgomery county, through Faulkner Swamp, to Boyer's
  church, in Colebrookdale twp., Berks county, DANIEL BOYER, CHRISTIAN SCHANER,
  JOHN STAUFFER and HENRY BOYER of Berks county, and GEORGE RICHARDS, PETER
  BASTRESS JR., JOHN BRENDLINGER, HENRY SCHNEIDER, GEORGE MOUCH and PETER
  SCHAFFER of Montgomery county, are hereby appointed commissioners. 12 Apr
  1828.
  
  161. An act appropriating a sum of money for opening and improving that part
  of the state road from Smethport, in M'Kean county, in a western direction to
  the state line, which lies in the county of Crawford and appropriating
  depreciated money in aid of the improvement of Sinking creek.
  The sum of $186.00 in notes of the North Western bank of Pa. at Meadville, in
  the hands of the Pa. treasury and $300.00 in the hands of the Erie and
  Waterford turnpike road company are to be used by JEDUTHAN GRAY, of Erie
  county, WILLIAM BATES and MOSES HIGGINS, of Crawford county to improve the
  road.  12 Apr 1828.
  
  162. An act authorizing PETER KAFROTH, and CHRISIAN CARPENTER, executors of
  the last will and testament of JACOB KAFROTH, dec., and Peter Kafroth as
  trustee under the last will and testament of CATHARINE GREIDER, dec., to
  purchase real estate.
  That Peter Kafroth and Christian Carpenter, executors of the last will and
  testament of Jacob Kafroth, late of Lancaster county, dec., are hereby
  authorized to purchase with the money bequeathed by the will for the use of
  for the use of SALOME MELHORN, and her children, a daughter of the testor,
  best adapted to carry into effect the intentions of the testator, such land
  and tenements within the commonwealth, and make and execute deeds to Peter
  Kafroth, in trust, for Salome Melhorn, and her children. 

  That Peter Kafroth, is hereby authorized to purchase with the money
  bequeathed in the last will and testament of Catharine Greider, late of
  Lancaster county, dec., for the use of Salome Melhorn, by the name of SALLY
  MELHORN, a niece of the testatrix, such real estate, lands, tenements ro
  hereditaments within this commonwealth, and execute a good deed to Peter
  Kafroth in trust for Salome Melhorn and her children.  12 Apr 1828.
  
  164. An act granting authority to purchase real estate with certain moneys of
  SAMUEL DICKSON M'CLOY  a minor, and authorizing the guardian of JOHN EVANS, a
  minor, to purchase certain real estate.
  That the guardian of Samuel Dickson M'Cloy, a minor of Lancaster county, is
  hereby appointed to purchase such real estate, tenements or hereditaments as
  he thinks proper, and have made a deed to him as the purchaser in trust, for
  Samuel Dickson M'Cloy.
  
  That ROBERT BROWN, of Lancaster county, guardian of John Evans, a minor is
  hereby authorized to purchase in trust for the minor, a certain house and
  lot, situate in Morgantown, Berks county, now the property of DAVID MORGAN,
  and adjoining lots of MARGARET MORGAN and GEORGE DEHM, and a deed made in
  pursuance thereof, are hereby declared valid. Purchase price not to exceed
  $600.00.  12 Apr 1828.
  
  165. An act for the relief of sundry soldiers and widows of soldiers of the
  revolutionary war and granting relief to MARTIN WEAVER, administrator of the
  estate of JOHN BALDY, dec.
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to JOHN DOUGLAS, of
  Lancaster county, and WILLIAM CASSIDY of Beaver county, each forty dollars
  immediately, and an annuity of forty dollars to each, payable half yearly,
  during life, to commence on 1 Jan 1828.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to MARY STEEL, of
  Franklin county, forty dollars immediately, and an annuity of forty dollars
  payable half yearly during life, to commence on 1 Jan 1828.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to DANIEL KOONS, of
  Centre county, JOHN MEISNER of Lycoming county, and DANIEL ENT, of Bucks
  county, each forty dollars immediately, and an annuity of forty dollars to
  each payable half yearly during life, to commence on 1 Jan 1828.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to PHILIP GILLELAND, of
  Bedford county, HENRY LITTLE, of Adams county, and JOHN WELLER of Lancaster
  county, forty dollars each, as a gratuity for their revolutionary services.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to MARGARET M'CURDY,
  widow of MOSES M'CURDY, dec. of Lancaster county, forty dollars immediately,
  and an annuity of forty dollars payable half yearly, during life, to commence
  on 1 Jan 1828.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to SUSANNAH KOPLIN, of
  Chester county, widow of JOHN KOPLIN, dec., forty dollars immediately and an
  annuity of forty dollars, payable half yearly during life, to commence on 1
  Jan 1828.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to JOHN HOLLAND of
  Bedford county, JACOB BOOZ of Montgomery county, and ROBERT ARMSTRONG of
  Columbia county, each forty dollars as a gratuity  for their revolutionary
  services.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to MARY ANN KRUG, of
  Dauphin county, widow of PHILIP KRUG, dec., a revolutionary soldier, forty
  dollars immediately, and an annuity of forty dollars, payable half yearly 
  during life to commence on 1 Jan 1828.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to Martin Weaver, $85.00
  as full compensation for his services, in settling the accounts of John Baldy,
  dec., late Brigade Inspector of the first brigade, eighth division PA
  Militia.  12 Apr 1828.
  
  166. An act erecting towns into boroughs.
  That Allegheny town, Allegheny county, shall be erected into a borough and
  the electors shall hold their elections at the house now occupied by ROBERT
  CAMPBELL.
  
  That the town of Birmingham, Huntingdon county, is hereby erected into a
  borough, bounded by a lot owned by WILLIAM HILL, on the bank of the little
  Juniata, thence in a straight line to a spring on land of THOMAS M. OWINGS,
  in the hollow, to a stone on land of ______ GLONINGER and company, to
  beginning, and hole their elections at the public house now owned and kept by
  MARY JORDAN, in the borough.
  
  That the town of Northumberland, Northumberland county, shall be erected into
  a borough, beginning at a junction of the Susquehannana river thence by land
  of JOSEPH NOURSE, to a small bridge, thence by land of Joseph Nourse to a
  pine, in a line of JOHN LIGHOW, thence by land of Lighow and _______ COWDEN,
  south to a stone heap in a line of PHILIP FRICK, thence by land of ____ TEAS
  and ______ ECKARD, thence by land of WILLIAM A. LLOYD, etc.   That EPHRAIM P.
  SHANNON, JOHN TAGGERT and WILLIAM FORSYTHE, shall publish and supervise the
  first election.  14 Apr 1828.
  
  167. An act regulating election districts and for other purposes.
  That New Garden twp., Chester county, shall be a separate election district,
  and the electors shall hold their elections at the public house now occupied
  by JACOB TAYLOR.
  
  That Schuylkill twp., Chester county, shall be a separate election district,
  and the electors shall hold their elections at the house now or lately
  occupied by ABIJAH STEPHEUS, sign of the Bull.
  
  That Pikeland twp., Chester county, shall hold their elections at the house
  now occupied by JAMES BONES, Yellow Springs.
  
  That Vincent twp., Chester county, shall be a separate election district and
  the electors shall hold their elections at the house now occupied by CONRAD
  BRODIES, late _____ KEELY's.
  
  That the electors of Cumberland valley, in Bedford county, shall hold their
  electons at the house now occupied by VALENTINE WEIRICH.
  
  That the electors of Washington twp., Franklin county, shall hold their
  elections at the house now occupied by JOHN SMITH, in Waynesburg.
  
  That Jackson twp., Cambria county, is hereby erected into a separate election
  district, and the electors shall hold their elections at the house now
  occupied by THOMAS JOHNSTON.
  
  That the electors of Eulalia and Roulett twps., Potter county, shall hold
  their elections at the house now occupied by SALINDA CARTER, in the town of
  Coudersport.
  
  That Manchester twp., Wayne county, shall be a separate election district and
  the electors shall hold their elections at the house now occupied by SAMUEL
  PRICE.
  
  That Bullskin twp., Fayette county, shall constitute a separate election
  district, and the electors shall hold their elections at the house now
  occupied by HENRY DUTWILER.
  
  That Jefferson twp., Allegheny county, shall be a separate election district,
  and the electors shall hold their elections at the house now occupied by JOHN
  KING.
  
  That part of the township of Blacklick, Indiana county, which lies northwest
  of Blacklick creek, shall be a separate election district, and the electors
  shall hold their elections at the house now occupied by DAVID FERGUSON.
  
  That the electors of Conemaugh twp., Indiana county, shall hold their
  elections at the house now occupied by JAMES MILLEN.
  
  That the electors of Amity, Erie county, shall hold their elections at the
  house now occupied by CREAN B. CHAFFEE.
  
  That Economy twp., Beaver county, shall be a separate election district, and
  the electors shall hold their elections at the house ow occupied by FREDERICK
  EKENSPERGER, town of Economy.
  
  That the electors of Palmyra twp., Pike county, shall hold their elections at
  the house now occupied by RUDOLPHUS BINGHAM.
  
  That Worcester twp., Montgomery county, shall be a separate election
  district, and the electors shall hold their elections at the house now
  occupied by  CORNELIUS TYSON.
  
  That Pinegrove twp., Schuylkill county, shall be a separate election
  district, and the electors shall hold their elections at the house of JOHN
  BARR, innkeeper.
  
  That Wayne twp. Schuylkill county, shall be a separate election district, and
  the electors shall hold their elections at the public house now occupied by
  JACOB R. BRIGHT.
  
  That Manheim twp., Schuylkill county, si hereby annexed to the Orwigsburg
  election district, and the electors shall hold their elections at the court
  house, in the borough of Orwigsburg, except the part lying between the river
  Schuylkill and the west branch, are hereby annexed to the Pottsville election
  district, and hold their elections at the house now occupied by JOHN WEAVER,
  innkeeper, in the borough of Pottsville.
  
  That the house now occupied by JACOB DEYER in Norwegian twp., Schuylkill
  county, shall be included within the bounds of Pottsvile election district.
  
  That the electors of Bradford twp. Clearfield county, shall hold their
  elections at the house now occupied by JOHN KYLER.
  That Decatur twp., Clearfield county, shall be a separate election district,
  and the electors shall hold their elections a the house now occupied by
  LIBBEUS LUTHER.
  
  That Mauch Chunk twp., Northampton county, is hereby erected into a separate
  election district, and the electors shall hold their elections at the house
  of EDWARD W. KEMBELL.
  
  That Teonista twp., Venango county, is hereby erected into a separate
  election district, and the electors shall hold their elections at the house
  now occupied by JAMES RANGE.
  
  That the electors of Lawsville twp., Susquehanna county, shall hold their
  elections at the school house, situated near Snake creek, near the house now
  occupied by REUBEN IVES.
  
  That the electors of Braintrim twp., Luzerne county, shall hold their
  elections at the house now occupied by DANIEL STIRLING.
  
  That part of Covington twp., Luzerne county, lying below a line running
  parallel with Easton and Wilkesbarre turnpike road, and five miles above the
  same, is hereby erected into a separate election district, to be called
  Lehigh, and the electors shall hold their elections at the house of GEORGE
  BUCK, and the remainder of the township is to be called Covington, and the
  electors shall hold their elections at the house in Drinker's settlement, the
  elections for township officers shall be held at the house of JOHN
  TATTERSHALL, as heretofore.
  
  That the electors of the town of Newton, Bucks county, shall hold their
  elections at the house now occupied by ANN HINKLE, in Newton.
  
  That the electors of Richland twp., Bucks county, shall hold their elections
  at the house now occupied by MICHAEL SMITH.
  
  That the electors of Hamilton twp., Northampton county, shall hold their
  elections at the house now occupied by JOSEPH KELLER.
  
  That the electors of Rockland twp., Berks county, who have heretofore held
  their elections at the house of ANDREW SHIFFERT in the town of New Jerusalem,
  shall hereafter hold their elections at the new house of Andrew Shiffer in the
  town of New Jerusalem.
  
  That the electors of that part of Mount Pleasant twp., Adams county, lying
  west and south of a public road leading from ______ DELONE's mill to the farm
  formerly occupied by GEORGE LASHELS, on the York and Gettysburg turnpike road,
  is hereby erected into a separate election district, and shall hold their
  elections at the house now occupied by SAMUEL SWOPE.
  
  That Frederick twp., Montgomery county, shall be a separate election
  district, and the electors shall hold their elections at the house now
  occupied by JOSEPH KEEELER.
  
  That the electors of Mifflin twp., Allegheny county, shall hold their
  elections at the house now occupied by JAMES HARVEY NEEL.
  That the electors of Ulster twp., Bradford county, shall hold their elections
  at the house now occupied by EDMUND LOCKWOOD.
  
  That Wayne twp., Erie county, shall be a separate election district and the
  electors shall hold their elections at the house now occupied by ELIJAH
  CARTER.
  
  That the electors of Penn twp., Lycoming county, beginnning on the bank of
  Muncy creek opposite the house of ISAAC CARSON in Shrewsberry twp.,  etc.,
  shall hold their elections at the house now occupied by GEORGE EDKIN.
  
  That the electors of the seventh district in Lancaster county, shall hold
  their elections at the house now occupied by JOHN BARTRUFF, in the of Manheim.
  
  That part of Manor twp., Lancaster county, beginning at the branch that
  crosses Philadelphia turnpike road near JACOB HERSHEYS mill, etc.
  
  That part of the townships of Earl and Cocalico Lancaster county beginning at
  the house now occupied by JOHN FINK, along the line dividing Elizabeth and
  Cocalico twps. where the public road leading from Ephrata to Shafferstown
  crosses the same near JACOB KELLER's tenant house, thence up Cocalico creek
  to where it crosses the Hinkletown raod near JOEL CARPENTER's dwelling house,
  to MARTIN FREY's dwelling house, to the Cocalico and Earl dividing line east
  of JACOB FREY's dwelling house, to where a spring empties into the Conestago,
  near the late dwelling house of MARTIN BROWN, dec, thence to the house lately
  occupied by PETER BROWN now owned by DAVID SHIRK, thence to LUDWIG CROSS'
  tenent house at Cocalico creek now occupied by by ADAM WOLF ect., is hereby
  erected into a separate election district, and the electors shall hold their
  elections at the house now occupied by JOHN GROSS, near Ephrata, on the
  Downingtown, Ephrata and Harrisburg turnpike road.
  
  That the electors of Irwin twp., Venango county, shall hold their elections
  at the house now occupied by HUGH COCHRAN.
  
  That the electors of the fifteenth election district, composed of part of
  Henderson twp., Huntingdon county, shall hold their elections at the house
  now occupied by JOHN MILLER.
  
  That the electors of M'Connelsburg, in Bedford county, shall be separate from
  Air twp., and elect at the house now occupied by DANIEL FORE, an inspector for
  the borough.
  
  That the 33rd section of an act passed 16 Apr 1827, for Venango twp.,
  Crawford county, shall not preclude an act passed 10 Apr 1826, requiring the
  voters to vote at the house of H.B. DAVIS, in Rockdale twp.
  
  That the electors of Lenox twp., Susquehanna county, shall hold their
  elections at the house now occupied by WILLIAM JACKSON, at the intersection
  of the turnpike roads.
  
  That the electors of Middletown twp., Susquehanna county, shall hold their
  elections at the house now occupied by SCLAB DART.
  
  That the electors of Shenango twp., Mercer county, shall hold their elections
  at the house now occupied by MOSES CANON.
  
  That the electors of Jackson twp., Tioga county, shall hold their elections
  at the house now occupied by BENJAMIN MILLER.
  
  That the electors of Rutland twp., Tioga county, shall hold their elections
  at the house now occupied by WILLIAM ROSE.
  
  That the electors of Brookfield twp., Tioga county, shall hold their
  elections at the house now occupied by GODFREY BOWMAN.
  
  That East Huntingdon twp., and part of Hempfield twp., now included in the
  Mount Pleasant election district, Westmoreland county, be erected into a
  separate election district, and the electors shall hold their elections at
  the house of PETER POOL, in East Huntingdon twp.
  
  That the electors of New Sewickley twp., Beaver county, shall hold their
  electons at the house now occupied by WILLIAM GARDNER.
  
  That Washington twp., Indiana county, shall be a separate election district,
  and the electors shall hold their elections at the house now occupied by
  ELISHA CHAMBERS.
  
  That Rose twp., Jefferson county, shall be a separate election district, and
  the electors shall hold their elections at the house now occupied by JOHN
  LUCAS.   14 Apr 1828.
  
  168. An act authorizing the sale and conveyance of certain real estate.
  Whereas, JOHN POTT SEN., late of Norwegian twp., Schuylkill county, dec.,
  died intestate, having previous to his death, made several dispositions of
  parts of his real estate, without perfecting the titles to the purchasers,
  and the purchasers are anxious to receive deeds legally exceeded for the
  same.  Therefore, it shall be lawful for BENJAMIN POTT, administrator of John
  Pott Sen., to make and execute deeds to all the purchasers.
  
  Whereas, by proceedings had in the orphans' court of Chester county, on the
  real estate of WILLIAM PATTON, who died intestate, which estate was sold by
  order of the court to JAMES PATTON, by LEVI M'CORMICK, administrator of the
  estate, but was never conveyed unto the purchaser, and a certain GEORGE
  HOUSE, was security for the amount of sale, and has since paid the amount in
  full.  Therefore, Levi M'Cormick, administrator, is hereby authorized to
  convey to George House, assignee of James Patton.  That George House of Lower
  Oxford twp., Chester county, is hereby authorized to convey a tract of 78
  acres, lying in said twp., bounded by lands late the property of ANDREW
  WALKER, WILLIAM EDMANSON and Octoraro creek, as fully as if James Patton, had
  conveyed the premises to George House.
  
  Whereas, a patent was issued to DAVID SHAFF and RICHARD PINKERTON, for a
  tract of land situate in Turkey foot twp., Somerset county, on 15 Feb 1813. 
  A division line was agreed upon, and David Shaff died before deeds were
  executed according to the division.  Therefore, JACOB KNABLE and HENRY SHAFF,
  administrators of the estate of David Shaff, dec., are hereby authorized so
  soon as Richard Pinkerton, or his assignee shall convey to the
  administrations in trust for the heirs of David Shaff, the undivided interest
  which Richard Pinkerton held of land as was set apart ot David Shaff, by the
  division, to make and execute to Richard Pinkerton, a deed. 
  
  That JAMES PORTER, administrator, of all the goods and chattels of WILLIAM
  HAMILTON, late of Lampeter twp., Lancaster county, miller, dec., is hereby
  authorized to sell a two story brick house and lot, in the borough of
  Columbia, adjoining lots of JOHN ARMS and MATHEW WILSON, purchased at
  sheriff's sale, as the property of DENNIS M'MAKIN, to make and execute to the
  purchaser a good conveyance of deed.
  
  That THOMAS M'CALMONT and WILLIAM M'CALMONT, guardians of the persons and
  estates of WILLIAM M'KEE, JAMES S. M'KEE, and JANE M. M'KEE, children of
  THOMAS M'KEE, dec., residents of Wayne county, in the territory of Michigan,
  are hereby directed ot sell all the right and title of the minors in a tract
  of land, situate in Walker county, Centre county, containing 80 acres, and to
  execute a deed to the purchaser, and to use the money for maintenance and
  education of the minor children.
  
  That JANE S. REYNOLD, executix, and HENRY BALDWIN and JOHN REYNOLDS, exectors
  of the last will and testament of THOMAS R. KENNEDY, late of Meadville,
  Crawford county, are hereby authorized to sell and convey a plantation in the
  county of Chester, and such tracts, or lots, as necessary, in the counties of
  Crawford and Warren.
  
  Whereas, JOHN TOMLINSON, late of Berks county, dec., by his last will and
  testament, did devise a tract of land, and lot of ground to his daughter
  ESTHER PENROSE, intermarried with ENOCH PENROSE, during the natural life of
  Esther, and after her death sell the same and the proceeds of the sale to be
  equally divided among her children.  Whereas the interest of all persons
  concerned would be promoted by an immediate sale, therefore, it shall be
  lawful for JEREMIAH STAAR, surviving executor of John Tomlinson, for the
  executors of Jeremiah Staar, to sell and convey the tract and lot.
  
  That JOHN FULLMER, of Northumberland county, is hereby authorized to sell and
  convey a tract of land, situate in Turbutt twp., Northumberland county,
  patented to him on 1 Apr 1812, in trust for the Lutheran church of Turbutt
  twp.
  
  Whereas, by the petition of DAVID KLINE and ISAAC MESSINGER, committee of the
  estate of PETER KEIFER, a lunatic, concurred in by JOSEPH KEIFER, PETER KEIFER
  JR., ANDREW KEIFER, SAMUEL KEIFER, ELIZABETH KEIFER intermarried with Isaac
  Messinger, MARY KEIFER, intermarried with JACOB MESSINGER, CATHARINE KEIFER
  intermarried with JOHN MACK, the children of Peter Keiter, each having
  obtained the age of 21 years, that it would conduce to the interest of Peter
  Keifer, that his real estate be sold, the wife of Peter Keifer having died,
  the property consisting of 270 acres, situate in Lower Mount Bethel twp.,
  Northampton county, therefore, the above named committee to sell and convey
  all title and estate of Peter Keifer, of a tract of land consisting of 270
  acres, and 1/2 of the purchase money to remain in secured by mortgage upon
  the premises sold, and the interest thereof, applied to the support and
  maintance of Peter Keifer.
  
  Whereas, JACOB AKE and wife, by deed dated 7 May 1821, recorded in the county
  of Huntingdon, in book R, page 155, did sell and convey unto the trustees of
  the Presbyterian congregation of the town of Williamsburg, a piece of ground
  in Woodbury twp., in trust for the congregation, for the purpose of erecting
  a meeting house, retiring house and the residue of the ground for a yard, and
  for no other purpose.  Whereas Jacob Ake and wife conveyed to the trustees
  another lot of ground in lieu of the first, in consideration of the trustees
  re-conveying to him the first lot, the trustees are hereby authorized to
  re-convey to Jacob Ake and wife by deed the first lot of ground.
  
  That JACOB BERGER, surviving executor of CONRAD ZIMMERMAN, late of Newbury
  twp., York county, dec., is hereby authorized to make and execute a seed of
  conveyance, conveying to JOHN E. BERGER and MARTIN CRALL, as tenents in
  common, a certain island in the Susquehanna river, lying in Dauphin county,
  between Shelly's island and Muddy Point, on the York shore, containing six
  acres and 59 perches.  John E. Berger and Martin Crall, first paying to the
  heirs of JOHN BRUNK, dec., their shares in the valuation made in pursuance of
  an order of the orphans' court of Dauphin county, and confirmed on 13 Dec 1819.
  
  That JOHN HARSHE ESQ., and HEZEKIAH WALLACE, guardians of the minor children
  of ROBERT WALKER, dec., and also HUGH M'CULLOGH, and NANCY M'CULLOGH his
  wife, of the county of Beaver, are hereby authorized to sell and convey all
  the right, and title which Robert Walker, had at the time of his death to two
  small tracts of land, containing together about 75 acres, and 132 perches of
  land, with a grist and saw mill thereon, situate in Hopewell twp., for the
  hightest price.
  
  Whereas, WILLIAM HALE, late of Washington county, dec., by will dated 19 Dec
  1792, devised a tract of land situate in Cumberland twp., Greene county,
  should be rented and the profits arising therefrom, be put to proper use for
  the support of the Presbyterian church at Muddy Creek.  The said church
  incorporated on 27 Jan 1806 by the name of Congregation of New Providence and
  a patent issued to them on 2 Dec 1818, for the lands, but some doubts being
  entertained as to the validity of the devise, because of not being
  incorporated at the time it was made, therefore, the devise shall be as valid
  in law to vest, as if the congregation had been incorporated at the date of
  the devise.
  
  That there are hereby granted unto SARAH WOODS, two lots of ground in the
  reserved tract opposite Pittsburg, numbered 209, and 210, upon which a
  settlement and improvements were made by her husband.  Three persons shall be
  appointed by the common pleas of Allegheny county, to make a valuation of the
  lots, and the value shall be paid to the commonwealth in three yearly,
  installments, with interests, and the land office shall issue a patent to
  Sarah Woods, in her name.
  
  Whereas, the commissioners of Bradford county, contracted with WARREN BROWN,
  for a lot of land situate in the village of Towanda, and no provision  in the
  law for the commissioners to contract for or sell the same, therefore, the
  contract made by the commissioners Bradford county, with Warran Brown, on 4
  Jul last, be valid in law, and the sale and conveyance by deed dated 4 Jul
  1827 for a piece of land situate in the village of Towanda, containing 3/4 of
  an acre, is hereby confirmed and made valid.  14 Apr 1828.
  
  169. An act to incorporate the Orwigsburg railroad company.
  That FREDERICK LAUDERBRUN and JOSEPH MORGAN, of the county of Schuylkill,
  EDWARD B. HUBLEY and JOSEPH HIESTER JR., of the county of Berks, and MARK
  RICHARDS, SAMUEL WETHERILL and CHARLES GRAEFF, of the city of Philadelphia,
  are hereby appointed commissioners to lay down a route beginning near the
  house of THOMAS N. PENROSE, on the river Schuylkill, in Brunswig twp., and
  extending to Schuylkill valley, in the neighborhood of ______ STAHL's mill. 
  14 Apr 1828.
  
  171. A supplement to an act incorporating the Schuylkill valley navigation
  company passed 20 Mar 1827.
  That it shall be lawful for the Schuylkill valley navigation company to make
  a railroad from a point near the mouth of Mill Creek, to a point near the
  mill of GEORGE REBER ESQ.   14 Apr 1828.
  
  172. A supplement to an act incorporating the Danville and Pottsville
  railroad company, passed 8 Apr 1826.
  That JOHN BOHLEN, BENJAMIN W. RICHARDS, JACOB ALTER, JOSEPH S. LEWIS, JOHN
  WHITE, GEORGE W. SMITH and GEORGE TAYLOR of the city of Philadelphia,
  BENJAMIN POTT, JOHN C. ]OFFERMAN, JOSEPH WHITE, JOSEPH LYON, and FRANCIS B.
  NICHOIS of the town of Pottsville, CHRISTIAN BROBST, GEORGE H. WILLETS and
  JOSEPH PAXTON, of the town of Catawissa, DANIEL MONTGOMERY, GEORGE A. FRICK,
  PETER BALDY, ANDREW M'REYNOLDS and WILLIAM COLT of Columbia county, JOHN C.
  BOYD, JOSEPH R. PRIESTLY, WILLIAM A. LLOYD, and JOHN TAGGART of
  Northumberland county, and HUGH BELLAS, EBENEZER GREENOUGH, MARTIN WEAVER,
  and ALEXANDER JORDAN of Sunbury, JOHN BARTON, WILLIAM ROBINSON, and WILLIAM
  M'KELVEY, of Bloomsburg, are hereby substituted and appointed commissioners
  in the stead of those appointed to the first section of the act and to
  perform the services directed in the act. to lay down a railroad beginning
  near the town of Pottsville, to the town of Danville.  14 Apr 1828.
  
  173. An act to authorize JOHN TOWERS, to erect a bridge over the canal and
  river Schuylkill, at a town called Manayunk, Philadelphia county.
  That it shall be lawful for John Towers, to erect and maintain a permanent
  bridge opposite a road called Green Lane, running from Roxborough to the
  canal near the town of Manayunk.  14 Apr 1828.
  
  174. An act for the relief of sundry soldiers and widows of soldiers of the
  revolutionary war.
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to PETER SPANG, of Berks
  county, a soldier of the revolutionary war, forty dollars immediately, and an
  annuity of forty dollars, payable half yearly, to commence on 1 Jan 1828.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to PETER SHOEMAKER, of
  Chester county, a soldier of the revolutionary war, forty dollars
  immediately, and an annuity of forty dollars, payable half yearly, to
  commence on 1 Jan 1828.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to MARGARET STREEPER, of
  Philadelphia county, widow of WILLIAM STREEPER, a soldier of the revolutionary
  war, forty dollars immediately, and an annuity of forty dollars, payable half
  yearly, to commence on 1 Jan 1828.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to CATHARINE BAIRD, of
  Berks county, widow of ADAM BAIRD, a soldier of the revolutionary war, forty
  dollars immediately, and an annuity of forty dollars, payable half yearly, to
  commence on 1 Jan 1828.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to JOHN SMITH, of
  Armstrong county, a soldier of the revolutionary war, forty dollars
  immediately, and an annuity of forty dollars, payable half yearly, to
  commence on 1 Jan 1828.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to GEORGE EICHELBERGER,
  of Lancaster county, a soldier of the revolutionary war, forty dollars
  immediately, and an annuity of forty dollars, payable half yearly, to
  commence on 1 Jan 1828.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to ELIZABETH MURPHY of
  Perry county, widow of WILLIAM MURPHY, a soldier of the revolutionary war,
  forty dollars, as compensation for the revolutionary service of her late
  husband, and as a gratuity.
  
  That the pension payable to MIRIAM DICKSON, of Juniata twp., Perry county,
  shall be paid to JOHN KOCH, in trust for Miriam to be applied by him to her
  use, and in case of his death or refusal to serve, the orphans' court of
  Perry county, shall appoint some suitable person.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to JACOB B. WENTZ, of
  the borough of York, in trust for MARY MOYER, York county, widow of MARTIN
  MOYER, a soldier of the revolutionary war, forty dollars immediately, and an
  annuity of forty dollars, payable half yearly, to commence on 1 Jan 1828.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to WILLIAM RICE, for the
  use of JOHN RICE, of Lancaster county, a soldier of the revolutionary war,
  forty dollars immediately, and an annuity of forty dollars payable half
  yearly during life, to commence on the 1 Jan 1828.   14 Apr 1828.
  
  175. An act authorizing the stockholders of the Schuylkill Falls bridge
  company to sell and convey the property of the company, and for other
  purposes.
  Whereas, the Schuylkill Falls bridge in Feb 1822, was carried away by an
  extraordinary flood, excepting the abutments and piers, which remain in good
  and sound condition, to the value of $10,000.00, and in consequence of the
  death of some, and insolvency of others, of the stockholders, the present
  company that they cannot rebuild it, and petition that SAMUEL HARVEY, ISAAC
  WARNER ROBERTS, NICHOLAS RITTENHOUSE, ENOCH WHEELER, and ROBERT WATKINS, may
  be empowered by law as commissioners to sell and make a good deed by the
  county commissioners of the county of Philadelphia, to re-construct a toll
  bridge.  The above named commissioners are hereby authorized to sell and
  convey the Schuylkill Falls bridge company and settle all accounts of the
  present company, and to distribute balance among the stockholders.   14 Apr
  1828.
  
  177. An act authorizing the executors of PETER DREHER, of Schuylkill county,
  dec., to sell certain real estate.
  Whereas, Peter Dreher, late of the county of Schuylkill, dec., by a codicil
  attached to his last will, did devise unto his grandson, PHILIP DREHER JR.,
  son of PHILIP DREHER, a plantation situate in Brunswig twp., containing 93
  acres, upon condition Philip Dreher Jr., should pay the sum of 300 pounds, to
  be divided amongst JOHN DREHER, DANIEL DREHER, MATHIAS DREHER, (since
  deceased) and HANNAH DREHER, (since intermarried with GEORGE KERSHNER) and
  Philip Dreher Jr., should keep and maintain his father and mother during
  their natural lives, and after the decease of his father and mother, the
  tract should be sold, and the moneys arising form the sale, should be divided
  amongst the brothers and sisters of Philip Dreher Jr.  Whereas, Philip Dreher
  Jr., has refused to accept the devise, upon the conditions by which the
  object of the testator is completely frustrated, and the life estate in the
  plantation during the lives of Philip Dreher and his wife, would become
  vested under the intestate laws of this commonwealth, and whereas the estate
  cannot be divided amongst the heirs, it is believed that the sum of $300.00
  ought to be a lien thereon, and no more then an interest during the lifes of
  Philip Dreher sen., and his wife, (the children having an interest after his
  death) can be disposed of during their lives, subject to the lien of
  $300.00.  Whereas, the object of the Testator was to secure to his four
  children $300.00 to provide for the maintenance of Philip Dreher sen., and
  his wife during their lives, the money arising from the sale of the
  plantation, after deducting the $300.00 to the children of Philip Dreher Sen.
  Therefore, Philip Dreher and Daniel Dreher, executors, are hereby authorized
  to sell and convey the plantation, bounded by lands of PETER DREHER JR.,
  GEORGE MOYER and others.  From the sale the executors are to pay $300.00 to
  the four children of Peter Dreher Sr., and with the residue of the purchase
  money, to purchase real estate and convey it to Philip Dreher sen, and his
  wife, during lifetime of both, and after decease, the title to become vested
  in all the children of Philip Dreher Sen.  14 Apr 1828
  
  179. A supplement enabling certain trustees to sell and convey the real
  estate of HENRY STRATER, a lunatic, passed 29 Mar 1809.
  Whereas MOSES WILSON, one of the trustees is since dead, therefore, MORDECAI
  MOORE, of Tioga county, is hereby appointed  trustee in the room and stead of
  Moses Wilson, dec., and Mordecai Moore and ISRAEL MERRICK, are hereby vested
  with all powers vested by the act, provided that the proceedings directed by
  the court of common pleas of Lycoming county, shall be done and performed in
  the court of common pleas of Tioga county.  14 Apr 1828.
  
  181. An act to vest in ISAAC ANGNEY JR., and JANE ANGNEY, his wife, formerly
  JANE HUSTON, the right of this commonwealth to the estate of JONATHAN HUSTON,
  of Cumberland county.
  Whereas, by the last will and testament of JOHN HUSTON, dec., of Cumberland
  county, the testator bequeathed unto Jonathan Huston, and Jane Huston, two of
  his illegitimate children, full brother and sister, $600.00 each, and Jonathan
  Huston has been absent about 10 or 11 years, and supposed dead, in consequence
  of which said estate has become escheated to the commonwealth.  Therefore, all
  right, title and claim which the commonwealth may have acquired by reason of
  escheat, for the want of heirs of Jonathan Huston, to the estate he was
  entitled be vested in Isaac Augney and Jane Augney his wife.  14 Apr 1828.
  
  182. An act to annul the marriage contract of HENRY HEIHL and ROSA HEIHL, his
  wife.
  That the marriage contract entered into between Henry Heihl and Rosa his
  wife, of the county of Lebanon, is hereby annulled and made void, and the
  parties released from the contract and all duties as fully, as if they had
  never been joined in marriage.  14 Apr 1828.
  
  189. An act declaring Little Toby's creek, Black Lick creek, Little Oil
  creek, and Clark's creek, public highways.
  Little Toby's creek, in the counties of Clearfield and Jefferson, from the
  mouth of JOHN SHEAFFER's mill run, on the main branch of Toby's creek, to the
  Clarion river, and Black Lick creek, from CHARLES CAMPBELL's mill dam, up the
  mouth of Two Lick creek, up the creek to the mill now occupied by ALEXANDER
  T. MOOREHEAD, in Crawford county, to Clark's creek, in Dauphin county, up to
  ____ WHITTELL's mill, is hereby declared public highways for the passage of
  rafts, boats and other craft.  14 Apr 1828.
  
  194. An act making appropriation to defray certain expenses of government.
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to DARIUS BULLOCK, of
  Bradford county, thirty dollars.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to MARY M'KINNEY, the
  widow of MORDECAI M'KINNEY dec., late a clerk in the Auditor General's
  office, the balance of salary that accrued from the 1 Jan 1828, to the 13 Mar
  1828, the time of his decease.  14 Apr 1828.
  
  195. An act to enable the Hebrew congregation known by the name and style of
  Kaal Kadosh Mickve Isreal, of the city of Philadelphia, PA, to lease on
  ground rent a lot of ground in the city of Philadelphia belonging to the
  congregation, and the relief of the Loganian Library.
  That SAMUEL HAYS, SIMON GRATZ, ZALEGMAN PHILIPS and ABRAHAM MYERS COHEN,
  trustees of the Hebrew congregation, are hereby authorized to sell and convey
  a lot situate at the corner of Spruce and Ninth streets.
  
  That if the library company of Philadelphia should feel aggrieved by the
  assessment of taxes of two tracts of land in Solebury  twp., Bucks county,
  made by JAMES LOGAN, the first to JONATHAN INGHAM, on 1 May 1747, and the
  last to JACOB DEAN, on 26 May 1747, the library company may appeal and have
  the county books produced.  14 Apr 1828.
  
  196. An act to enable the controllers of the public schools for the city and
  county of Philadelphia, and the commissioners to sell and convey certain real
  estate.
  That the controllers are hereby authorized to sell a lot situate on the north
  side of Lombard street, between sixth and seventh streets, bounded on the east
  by ground late of JOHN HAZLEHURST, and on the west by ground now or late of
  HENRY PRATT, which BLOOMFIELD M'ILVAINE, by deeds dated 12 Mar 1819, and 20
  May 1819, conveyed to the commissioners of the county, subject to a rent of
  $50.00 per annum, and the commissioners are authorized to execute the proper
  conveyance, to carry into full effect the contract of sale.  14 Apr 1828.
  
  199. A supplement to an act for the relief of the creditors of the
  Harrisburg, Carlisle and Chambersburg turnpike road, and for other purposes.
  Whereas, MATTHEW IRWIN has become liable to the Carlisle bank for the sum of
  $7000.00, which was borrowed by Matthew Irwin and others, while managers of
  the turnpike road, and was applied to carry out the works of the company, the
  tolls and net profits of the road being pledged for the repayment of the
  loan.  By an act dated 1 Apr 1823, the tolls and profits of the road which
  was pledged for the bank payment was directed to be otherwise paid, and the
  bank has now brought suit against Matthew Irwin, for the amount, and Matthew
  Irwin has just reason to believe, that his whole property will be sacrificed,
  the other managers who joined in borrowing the money, being insolvent and two
  of them dead.  Therefore, all money paid into the bank in pursuance of the
  provisions of the act be used to pay the certificates of debt in their
  possession, that payable JOHN CAROTHERS, late of Cumberland county, dec., is
  to be used for the debt due by Matthew Irwin and the former act is repealed.
  
  That the act to improve the roads in M'Kean and Jefferson counties, passed 10
  Apr 1826, is hereby repealed.  The commissioners, CHARLES C. CASKILL and JAMES
  L. GILLIS, shall be bound to account for and the bonds given by Charles C.
  Caskill and James L. Gillis, shall be of the same legal effect as though the
  act remained in force. 
  
  That all the right, and interest which this commonwealth may have acquired by
  reason of escheat for want of heirs of JOHN CUNNINGHAM, late of the city of
  Pittsburg, dec., to the estate and the same is hereby relinquished for the
  benefit of RUEY CUNNINGHAM, child of SARAH HUFF and of John Cunningham, dec.,
  and that the guardian of the child, who shall be appointed by the court of
  Allegheny, is hereby authorized to receive the estate, and to apply the fund
  for the maintanence and education of the child, and to pay over the balance
  to investment.
  
  All right, and interest which the commonwealth may have acquired by reason of
  escheat in a tract of land situate in Redstone twp., Fayette county,
  containing 80 acres, late the property of SARAH MILLER, dec., the same is
  hereby vested in ROBERT MILLER.  14 Apr 1828.
  
  200. An act for the relief of JAMES SAWYER, a soldier of the revolutionary
  war.
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to James Sawyer, of
  Dauphin county, forty dollars as a gratuity for his revolutionary services,
  and the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to HENRY KUNTZ, of the
  borough of York, to be applied by him to the use of CATHARINE NEWEN.  14 Apr
  1828.
  
  201. An act to authorize the Sandy and Beaver canal company, to extend a
  canal into Pa.
  That the assent of this commonwealth is hereby given to continue canal to
  Pittsburg.  14 Apr 1828
  That BENJAMIN HANNA, DAVID BEGGES, HORACE POTTER, GEORGE M'COOK, JAMES
  ROBERTSON, JOSEPH RICHARDSON, and EDLERKIN POTTER, of Columbiana county,
  CHRISTIAN DEARDOFF, and HENRY LAFFER, of Tuscarawas county, WILLIAM
  CHRISTMUS, WILLIAM HENRY, WILLIAM REYNOLDS and JACOB HOSTETTER, of Stark
  county, of the state of Ohio, are herby made a body politic and corporate, by
  the name of The Sandy and Beaver canal company.  11 Jan 1828.
  
  205. An act for the relief of GEORGE HARMAN, a soldier of the revolutionary
  war. 
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to George Harman, of
  Northampton county, a soldier of the revolution, forty dollars as a
  compensation in full for his revolutionary services and as a gratuity.  14
  Apr 1828.
  
  206. An act for the relief of EVERHART OHL, a soldier of the revolutionary
  war.
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to Everhart Ohl, of the
  county of Schuylkill, a soldier of the revolution, forty dollars, as a
  compensation in full for his services in the revolutionary war and as a
  gratuity.  14 Apr 1828.
  
  207. An act for the relief of WILLIAN KINSEY and THOMAS BODLEY, soldiers, and
  CATHARINE ROBERTS, widow of a soldier of the revolutionary war.
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to William Kinsey, of
  Bucks county, a soldier of the revolution, forty dollars, as a gratuity for
  his revolutionary services.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to Thomas Bodley, of
  Chester county, a soldier of the revolution, forty dollars, as a gratuity for
  his revolutionary services.
  
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to Catharine Roberts, of
  the city of Phildelphia, widow of THOMAS ROBERTS, a soldier of the revolution,
  forty dollars immediately, and an annuity of forty dollars, payable half
  yearly during life, to commence on 1 Jan 1828.  14 Apr 1828.
  
  210. A supplement to an act incorporating the Susquehanna and Delaware canal
  and railroad company.
  That DANIEL STROUD, of the county of Northampton, is hereby appointed a
  commissioner, under the provision of the act, instead of WILLIAM STROUD,
  dec.   15 Apr 1828.
  
  211. An act authorizing the laying out of certain state roads therein
  mentioned.
  That ROBERT ROBINSON and DAVID REYNOLDS, of Mifflin county, and JAMES ENNIS,
  of Huntingdon county, are hereby appointed commissioners to review the state
  road from ______ CAMPBELL's mill, in Huntingdon county, to the upper toll
  house, on the Lewistown and Kishacoquillas turnpike road, Mifflin county.
  
  That PHILIP SCHNEE of Union county, FREDERICK RINEHART, of Perry county, and
  JOHN JAMESON, of Mifflin county, are hereby appointed commissioners to lay
  out a state road from ADAM LIGHT's in Union county, to Liverpool, in Perry
  county.  15 Apr 1828.
  
  
  RESOLUTIONS
  
  
  1. Resolution relative to the employment of counsel by the auditor general,
  in the case of the heirs of JOHN NICHOLSON, dec.
  Whereas, the circuit court of the United States, for the district of Pa., on
  the part of the heirs of John Nicholson, dec., alleged to be in the
  possession of DAVID MANN.
  Therefore, the auditor general is hereby authorized to employ council and to
  make out and certify, such records, and papers remaining in his office,
  relating to the estate of John Nicholson.  The attorney general shall reside
  over case.  5 Dec 1827.
  
  9. Resolution relative to the compensation of the commissioners appointed to
  revise the Penal code.
  That the state treasurer is hereby authorized to pay to the order of CHARLES
  SHALER ESQ., EDWARD KING ESQ., and THOMAS J. WHARTON ESQ., commissioners
  appointed 1828, to revise the penal code, the sum of $500.00 each.  9 Apr
  1828.
  
  10. Resolution relative to the settlement of the accounts of the sureties of
  WILLIAM HAMILTON, former treasurer of Lancaster county.
  Whereas, an act passed 13 Apr 1827, the whole amount of interest on the bonds
  given by GEORGE MUSSER, WILLIAM COOPER and HENRY BEAR, to the commonwealth as
  sureties of William Hamilton, dec. late treasurer of Lancaster county, was
  remitted on condition that the principal of the bonds be paid into the
  treasury the sum of $835.74 before the 1 June, but doubts are raised if this
  will discharge debt to the commonwealth.  etc.  12 Apr 1828.
  
  12. Resolution providing a settlement for repair of the arsenal in Harrisburg.
  Whereas, by a storm in June, 1824, much damage was done to the arsenal at
  Harrisburg, and the tents, knapsacks and other public property therein were
  wet with rain, and would have been materially injured had not much labor and
  attention been paid to them by JOEL BAILEY, keeper of the arsenal, and as no
  means have been provided to compensate him in having the necessary repairs
  made to the building, and pay the laborers employed in attending to the
  removed and drying of the tents etc.  Therefore, the auditor general is
  hereby authorized to settle and adjust the account of Joel Bailey.  14 Apr
  1828.
  
  
  CALVIN BLYTHE, Secretary of the Commonwealth, 25 May 1828, Harrisburg.