History: 1830: Genealogical Data contained in the Statutes at Large, Commonwealth of PA ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/pafiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Vi. P. Limric vi35@localnet.com ************************************************ LAWS OF PENNSYLVANIA GENEALOGICAL DATA Copyright Vi P. Limric 1998 Source: The Statues at Large of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg PA, 1911 GOVERNOR GEORGE WOLF December 15, 1829 to December 15, 1835 The father of George Wolf, the seventh Governor of Pa. was a native of Germany. His son George, was born 12 Aug 1777, in Allen township, near Bath, Northampton county. George was educated at a school established in Allen Twp., later called the Wolf Academy, and presided over by ROBERT ANDREWS, A.M., a graduate of Trinity College, Dublin. George acted as a principal of the academy of his township, as well as taking charge of his father's farm. He entered the Prothonotary's office of Northampton County as a clerk, while studying law under the direction of the Hon. JOHN ROSS. He was admitted to the bar in 1798, at the age of twenty-one. On 5 Jun 1798, he married MARY L. ERB, born 9 Sep 1781 and died 27 Nov 1833 Harrisburg Pa., daughter of LAWRENCE ERB. Both she and her husband are buried in the East Harrisburg Cemetery, then called Mount Kalmia Cemetery. Very early he espoused the political principles of THOMAS JEFFERSON, and in 1799 advocated the election of THOMAS MCKEAN for Governor, later becoming a Republican. When Thomas Jefferson became president he appointed George Wolf postmaster at Easton. Following that Governor McKean appointed him Clerk of the Orphans' Court of Northampton County. In 1814, he was elected a member of the lower house of the Legislature, and the following year was a candidate for the Senate, but defeated. In 1824, he was elected to the United States House of Representatives, and was reelected for two succeeding terms. When he debated he spoke in song _ "Wisely and Well, ...... Straight to the question, with no figures of speech Save the ten Arab signs, yet not without The shrewd dry humor natural to the man." Serving on committee he carefully investigated every question which came before him, willing to familiarize himself with the details, rather then risk the possibility of deciding wrongfully for lack of knowledge. He was a friend to industry, and labor and voted for that which best protected and foster it, and built up the prosperity of the county. In 1829 he was nominated as candidate for Governor, and was elected, defeating JOSEPH RITNER. The following estimate of his character was uttered by one who knew him well. "With George Wolf, I have long been acquainted. He possesses sterling integrity, a sound judgement, and strong natural common sense. His constant intercourse with the world has made him well acquainted with human nature. He received a good education, and as a lawyer is remarkable for the strength and accuracy of his judgement. His attainments are of a solid rather than a brilliant character." The state of Pa. had embarked in gigantic schemes of public improvements designed to connect the eastern waters with the western, traversing that formidable barrier, the Alleghany range, and the rivers of the centre with Lake Erie and the streams from the north. When he took his seat in the gubernatorial chair, he found these works projected and in various stages of progress. An immense debt had been contracted, and before expenditures could be made to realize anything, the sum must be doubled and quadrupled. Finances were in a deplorable condition. Revenues were insufficient to meet even the interest of the debt already contracted. At an extra session of the Legislature, just before the expiration of GOVERNOR SHULZE's term, an act was passed authorizing the contracting of a temporary loan of a million dollars, at five per cent, for the relief of these needs. But the credit of the state was so low, capitalists were unwilling to give a loan to the commonwealth. Therefore it became necessary to resort to a compulsory loan from the banks whose charters required them to lend to the state. It was thus, when George Wolf came into office, the outlook was gloomy. There were two courses, either break down the system of improvements, and allow the state to languish on with paralyzed industry, or finish what had been begun, with the certainty of contracting an enormous debt for future generations. He resolutely took the later course and adopted a system of taxation by which adequate funds would be realized. But the substantial and enduring merit of Governor Wolf was his advocacy of a system of popular education. JAMES BUCHANAN, in a speech delivered at West Chester stated, "The man who establishes common schools throughout the commonwealth, his task shall be arduous, and will have many difficulties and many prejudices to overcome, but his fame will live after him. Ages unborn and nations yet behind' shall bless his memory." To George Wolf that honor was accorded. He now only advocated the measure in public and private, but put this message forward in the speech of 8 Dec 1830 to the legislators. "If knowledge is power, and I believe the truth of the maxim is no longer doubted, it must be conceded that a well educated people will always possess a moral and physical energy, for exceeding that to which an ignorant, illiterate people can attain. In compliance with this judicious recommendation of the Governor, a bill was drawn embodying what were believed to be the best features of those systems which had been successful in other states, and at the session of 1834 it passed both branches of the Legislature with a unanimity, rarely equaled, perhaps never surpassed, in the annals of legislation. Previous to the administration of Governor Wolf, the chief magistrates had their offices in their private residences. Governor Wolf established himself in the front room over the hall of the House of Representatives at the south west corner of the capitol. Laying aside all exclusiveness and aristocratic associations, he met every man on terms of equality, and gave his personal attention even to the details of business. The New York Standard sneered at this. We have been taught to look upon the diligence of a public officer in discharging the duties committed to him, as a trait distinguishing the republican from the aristocrat. Washington was a signal example of personal attention to public business. So was Jefferson. As Pennsylvanians and Republicans we feel no way ashamed to Governor Wolf following their illustrious examples. The New Yorkers do not appear to fully appreciate the value of a maxim stamped upon the old Continental paper money - "Mind your business!" Hanging in the Harrisburg State Capitol Building is a portrait of George Wolf, painted during his Governorship. The governor was a candidate for a third term, but was not successful, because of a division in the party. The following year he was appointed by General Jackson, as the First Comptroller of the Treasury of the United States. For two years he discharged the duties of this office and then was appointed by President Van Buren, Collector of the Port of Philadelphia. On 11 Mar 1840, he died very suddenly, in the sixty-third year of his age. Philadelphia Public Ledger Newspaper Obit, 12 Mar 1840 DEATH OF GOV. WOLF - Ex-Governor Wolf died suddenly yesterday morning about 9 o'clock as he was on his way to attend his duties at the Custom House. He was seized with spasms, having been subject for several years past to an affection of the heart or lungs, and died in a few minutes. The U.S. Court, which is a Court of Admiralty, on a motion of Mr. Read, adjourned yesterday morning on hearing of the death of Ex-Gov. Wolf." 16 Mar 1840. Funeral "After the arrival of the (railroad) cars from Philadelphia about 10 o'clock, the procession formed as designated by the Committee and proceeded to the depot where an excellent discourse was delivered by the DR. DEWITT. The following was the order of the procession: 1 the clergy, 2 the body with 8 pallbearers, four members of each house. 3 members of the family, 4 Committee of Arrangements, 5 the Governor and heads of departments, 6 Canal Commissioners, 7 the judiciary, 8 Speaker, members and officers of the Senate, 9 the Speaker, members and officers of the House, 10 citizens and strangers. The procession was long and the spectacle solemn and imposing." Children of George Wolf and Mary his wife: 1. CHARLES ERB WOLF (b) 7 Jan 1800, bapt. 24 Oct 1802, (d) 25 Jul 1833. Lived in Maysville Ky. 2. GEORGE WASHINGTON WOLF (b) 21 Oct 1804, bapt. 20 Jan 1805 (d) 20 Jun 1822. Buried Easton Pa. 3. HORACE ERB WOLF (b) 16 May 1807, bapt. 11 Oct 1807, (d) 17 Dec 1859. 4. ANA MARGARETTA WOLF (b) 7 Dec 1809, bapt 1 Feb 1810 d. 3 May 1836. 5. WILLIAM AUGUSTUS WOLF (b) 23 May 1812, bapt 21 Jun 1812, (d) 19 Jan 1816. 6. JOHN PHILIP WOLF (b) 18 Jul 1814, bapt 29 May 1815, (d) 8 Dec 1870. Unmarried, buried East Harrisburg Cem. 7. HENRY GUSTAVUS WOLF (b) 13 Feb 1817, bapt 4 May 1817 (m) 1838 Eliza Gillespie. 8. EDWARD LAWRENCE WOLF (b) 19 Nov 1819, Easton Pa., (d) 19 Aug 1881 Scranton Pa. 9. LUTHER JOSEPH WOLF (b) 19 Dec 1822 (d) 8 Apr 1858. LAWS PASSED SESSION 1829/30 HARRISBURG, PA. GEORGE WOLF, Governor FREDERICK SMITH, 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. This decade belonged to the development of the canals and the railroads. By 1830 the country was in the fifty-fourth year of independence, and beginning to grow. Canals were being built everywhere in Pennsylvania. They were not only a great money maker through tolls, but made travel easier for the people traveling, superior in every way to riding overland by horseback or wagon. Roads were also being built, mostly turnpike, as these were also subject to toll charges, the remainder being built by the state. Bridges also were being erected thanks to the ability to collect tolls. It was now possible to travel with much more ease, and many families took advantage of the roads, bridges, and canals and moved west into Ohio and beyond. Fire insurance companies were being incorporated and people were having their companies and homes insured against fire, which was becoming a common occurrence as the population of Pennsylvania lived closer together in boroughs and towns. The remaining veterans and widows of veterans of the Independence and Indian wars were now receiving a pension of $40.00 a year, which managed to keep them out of the poor houses that were now being built to house the elderly as well. The position of Overseer of the Poor was being dropped by the counties. Women had no rights, except by special order of the legislature to buy and sell property, unless they were over 21 and unmarried and fatherless. One of the main concerns was to legitimatize children so that they would be able to inherit property. Property was the main source of wealth and disputes did arise and some were not settled till they reached the upmost level. Not only was the Congress of Pennsylvania concerned with annulment of marriages, but even such things as regulating tin and clock pedlars, a license was required, which only lasted one year and had to be renewed. Another law was concerning the destruction of fences in the county of York, which decreed persons convicted of doing so were to pay a fine and if he refused was to serve 20 days in jail. Education was not free, in Pennsylvania, school houses were provided mainly by incorporated churches and academies, thus poor children were shown on the tax rolls. These were children whose parents, for whatever reason were unable to pay the school tax to send them to school. The county would then pay it and record it. Good or bad, progress was being made and the county was reaching towards adulthood. 2. An act for the relief of JOHN BREITIGAN, a soldier of the revolutionary war. That the State Treasurer is authorised and required to pay John Breitigan of Berks County, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, or to his order, forty dollars immediately and an annuity of Forty dollars, payable half yearly during life, to commence on the first day of Jan. 1830. Approved 23 Nov. 1829 3. A supplement to an act entitled an act, enabling a committee appointed by the court of common Pleas of Westmoreland county, to sell and convey the real estate of CATHARINE WALDOUR, a lunatic. On Allegheny River in Pitt Twp., Allegheny County, 334 acres. The principal purchaser failed or was unable to pay. JAMES ERWIN is invested with power to sell property. Funds received to be used for her maintance and payment of debts. 26 Nov 1829 5. An act for the relief of JOHN WARREN, a soldier of the revolutionary war. That the State Treasurer is authorised and required to pay John Warren of Berks County, a soldier of the Revolutionary War, or to his order, forty dollars immediately and an annuity of forty dollars, payable half yearly during life, to commence on the first day of Jan 1830. Approved 30 Nov 1829 6. An act to authorize JAMES HUGHES, BOYD MERCER and JOSEPH HARRIS, Guardians of certain minor children therein mentioned to sell and convey certain real estate. James Hughes, guardian of minor children - JAMES MOORE, JOHN MOORE, AARON MOORE, THOMAS MOORE, LOUVINA MOORE, ALEXANDER MOORE, NANCY MOORE, ELIZABETH MOORE and LYLE MOORE, children of JAMES MOORE SR, dec. of Cross Creek Twp., Washington County PA. to sell 118 acres adjoining lands of GEORGE CAMBELL, ROBERT MARSHEL, heirs of JAMES REED & JAMES PALMER. BOYD MERCER guardian of JOSEPH LEATHERMAN, minor child of DR. JOSEPH LEATHERMAN, dec. to sell 197 acres in West Bethleham Twp., Washington County PA. adjoining lands of JOHN DAGE, JOHN HOSACK. Joseph Harris, guardian of ISAAC HORN, NICHOLAS HORN, MARGARET HORN and JOHN HORN, minor children of MICHAEL HORN, dec. to sell 159 acres in Amwell Twp., Washington County, PA. 3 Dec 1829 7. An act to relinquish the purchase money and interest due the commonwealth on a certain piece of land in Berks county, to the Hill Church. The purchase money and interest due on a piece of land situate in Pike township, Berks county, containing 50 acres and 74 perches surveyed on a warrant dated 12 Aug 1747 to CASPER GRYGHER, GEORGE ERNEST and ANDREW RODENHEFFER, and returned for the use of Hill Church, is hereby relinquished to the Lutheran and Presbyterian congregations of Pike twp. and the secretary of the Land office is hereby authorized to issue a patent, free of purchase money, and fees to WILLIAM WALTER, ADAM WELLER, HENRY GROSS and GEORGE HERBST, wardens of said congregation, in trust. 3 Dec 1829 10. An act for the relief of JANET MATHISON, widow of a soldier of the revolutionary war. That the State Treasurer is authorized and required to pay Janet Mathison of the County of Philadelphia, forty dollars immediately and an annuity of forty dollars, payable half yearly during life, to commence on the first day of Jan 1830. 7 Dec 1829. 16. An act establishing an academy at Le Raysville, Pike township, in the county of Bradford. Until the 1 Apr 1830, the trustees of the Le Raysville academy shall consist of the following persons: GILES D. WOLF, JOSIAH BENHAM, L.W. WOODRUFF, ISAAC SEYMOUR, LYMAN BOSTWICK, LEMUEL C. BELDING, GOULD SEYMOUR. 8 Jan 1830. 17. An act authorizing the laying out of a state road from Petersburg, in Somerset county, to Connelsville, in Fayette county. That WILLIAM DAVIDSON and GEORGE MARIATTA, of Fayette county, and JOHN RUSH of Somerset county, are hereby appointed commissioners to lay out a state road beginning at Petersburg, Somerset county, through Turkey-Foot, Somerset county, to Connelsville in Fayette county. 14 Jan 1830 18. An act for the relief of JACOB SHRITE, a soldier of the revolution and for other purposes. That the State Treasurer is authorized and required to pay Jacob Shrite of Dauphin County, MICHAEL DOUDEL of York County, and JOHN DATAMAR of York Borough, soldiers of the revolutionary War, or to their order, forty dollars immediately and an annuity of forty dollars, payable half yearly during life, to commence on the first day of Jan 1830. 14 Jan 1830 19. An act to incorporate the Pittsburg and Birmingham turnpike road company. That JACOB BELTZHOOVER, JAMES PATTERSON of Birmingham, OLIVER ORMSBY, FREDERICK WENDT, AARON SULLIVAN, DOMINICK O'CONNOR, ROBERT BURKE, JOHN M'DONALD and FREDERICK BAUSMAN be appointed commissioners, and to receive tolls as soon as completed. 14 Jan 1830. 23. An act for the relief of HENRY SHATZ, a soldier of the revolutionary war. That the State Treasurer is authorized and required to pay Henry Shatz of Montgomery County, soldier of the Revolutionary War, or to his order, forty dollars immediately and an annuity of forty dollars, payable half yearly during life, to commence on the first day of Jan 1830. 23 Jan 1830 25. An act for the relief of JAMES PEYTON, and others, soldiers of the revolutionary war. That the State Treasurer is authorized and required to pay James Peyton of Westmoreland County, GEORGE KREBS of York County, FRANCIS BURKE of Cumberland County, and JACOB JOHNSON of Columbia County, soldiers of the Revolutionary War, or to their order, forty dollars immediately and annuity of forty dollars, payable half yearly during life, to commence on the first day of Jan 1830. 23 Jan 1830. 29. A further supplement to an act, entitled "an act affording immediate relief to MICHAEL MULLEN, and granting him an annuity, passed the 6th day of February 1810. Act declared null & void and ROBERT NIXON of the borough of Indiana, shall be paid annuity for MICHAEL MULLEN, minor of Indiana County PA. 29 Jan 1830 30. An act for the relief of JOHN KING. Deceased, of Straban Twp., Adams County PA. Act of insolvent debtors extended in the case of John King as if he continued to reside in Adams County. 30 Jan 1830. 33. An act to declare the marriage of MARY BLAKENY with JOHN BROWN lawful, and to divorce the said Mary, from WILLIAM BLAKENEY. The union of John Brown, dec. of Pittsburg and Mary Blakeny. Issue are legitimate and Mary Brown declared widow, and both shall enjoy all rights and privileges as if they had been lawfully married. Marriage contract with William Blakeney annulled and void. It is the duties and obligations of said William & Mary Blakeney, now Mary Brown of maintaining, providing for and educating their children, the issue of said marriage. 4 Feb 1830 38. An act for the relief of sundry soldiers and MARY MAGDALENE NICHOLAS, widow of a soldier of the revolution. That the State Treasurer is hereby authorized and required to pay Mary Magdalene Nicholas of Philadelphia County, widow of HENRY NICHOLAS, WILLIAM IDDINGS of Beaver County, PETER SCHMULL of Montgomery County, MATTHEW LIDDY of York County, ABRAHAM HENDERSHOT of Huntingdon County PA, soldiers of the Revolutionary War, or to their order, forty dollars immediately and an annuity of forty dollars, payable half yearly during life, to commence on the first day of Jan 1830. 16 Feb 1830. 39. An act to establish an academy in the town of Dundaff, in the county of Susquehanna, and for other purposes. That the first trustees of the Dundaff academy shall consist of the following persons: GOULD PHINNEY, CHARLES H. WELLS, WILLIAM HEARTLY, SLOAN HAMILTON, EARLE WHEELER and GEORGE W. HEALY, are hereby declared one body politic. 16 Feb 1830 40. An act to annual the marriage contract between JOSEPH WALTER and CATHARINE WALTER his wife of Union County. 16 Feb 1830 42. An act to incorporate the Penn's creek mavigation company. That CHRISTOPHER SEEBALD SEN., ROBERT BARBER JR., ABRAHAM D. HAHN, JAMES DUNCAN, GEORGE WIRICK, DAVID FITZIMMONS, GEORGE BOGAR, WILLIAM KESSLER, JAMES MERRILL, HENRY GROSS, SAMUEL WILSON, SOLOMON KLECKNER, JOHN SEEBALD SEN., and JOHN MACLAY, are hereby appointed commissioners in the county of Union, to make a complete navigable canal and a slack water navigation up and down Penn's creek to Solomon Kleckner's dam at New Berlin. 23 Feb 1830 43. An act authorizing the Auditor General to settle the accounts of MATTHEW STANLEY, late inspector of the Second Brigade, Third Division, Pa. Militia. Not to exceed $166.12 incurred for court marshals and trials of delinquents and deserters during the late war. (1812) 23 Feb 1830 48. An act to incorporate the Shippenville and Emlenton turnpike road company. That WILLIAM CRAWFORD, ANDREW M'CASLIN, JAMES F. AGNEW, BENJAMIN JUNKIN, WILLIAM BEST, THOMAS THOMPSON and RICHARD SHIPPEN are hereby appointed commissioners in the county of Venango. 10 Mar 1830 49. An act to enable HENRY RUSSEL, of Green County to sell and convey certain real estate. Authorized to see real estate of WILLIAM CRAWFORD dec. of Greene Co. PA. for minor children, some deceased. 4 shares. 10 Mar 1830 50. An act to legitimate PROVINCE MCCORMICK. Illegitimate son of SARAH MCCORMICK of Connellsville Twp. Fayette County PA., heir of WILLIAM MCCORMICK dec. He shall enjoy all rights & privileges of a child born in wedlock. 10 Mar 1830 56. An act to incorporate the Fire Insurance Company of Northampton county. In the borough of Easton, JOHN GREEN, OWEN RICE, JOHN STEWART, JAMES M. PORTER, DANIEL STROUD, PHILIP MIXSELL, ANTHONY M'COY, PETER S. MICHLER, CHRISTIAN J. HUTTER, MATTHIAS RIEGEL and GEORGE BARNET, (M.) shall be managers of this company and to insure against losses by fire, any house, tsenement, manufactory, godds, wares, hay, grain etc. 12 Mar 1830 58. An act to incorporate the Phillipsburg and Juniata Railroad company. That ROBERT E. GRIFFITH and JONATHAN M. WRIGHT of the city of Philadephia, HARDMAN PHILLIPS, THOMAS BURNSIDE and WILLIAM BAGSHAW of Phillipsburg, Centre county, and ROBERT ALLISON and WILLIAM ROBISON of Huntingdon county, are hereby appointed commissioners to survey, lay down, mark and fix a double or single railroad, beginning at the Pa. canal, near the mouth of the Little Juniata, below Alexandria in Huntingdon county, thence to the Little Juniata and Little Bald Eagle creeks and through Emigh's gap, to the coal mines in the neighborhood of Phillipsburg in Centre county. 16 Mar 1830. 59. An act to incorporate a company to erect a bridge over the Monongahela river. That WILLIAM DAVIDSON, GEORGE CRAFT, ISAAC MEASON, and ANDREW OLIPHANT of Fayette county, JOHN PARK JR., WILLIAM BERRY, and JOHN WATSON of Washington county, are hereby appointed commissioners to erect a bridge over the Monongahela river. After they are organized, GEORGE HOGG, JAMES L. BOWMAN, VALENTINE GIESY, and ROBERT CLARK of Fayette county, and DANIEL MOORE, JESSE KENWORTH, EPHRAIM L. BLAINE, JOHN RINGLAND, and THOMAS M.T. M'KENNON of Washington county are appointed commissioners. 16 Mar 1830. 60. An act to provide for the erection of a house for the employment and support of the poor in the county of Lebanon. That the commissioners of Lebanon county shall direct a house be erected and ADAM ULRICH, PHILIP SPITTLER, JOHN STAUFFER, PHILIP TEIS, JACOB ARNDT, JACOB WEISS, MICHAEL KOHR, LEONARD KNAPP and JOHN HARPER, are hereby appointed. 16 Mar 1830. 64. An act granting a gratuity to CAPTAIN WILLIAM MORROW. That the State Treasurer is hereby authorized and required to pay a gratuity of $100 to Capt. William Morrow of Allegheny County PA. as compensation for his services as a soldier. 20 Mar 1830. 67. An act to incorporate the president, managers and company of the Indiana and Kiskiminetas turnpike road. That JOHN TAYLOR, LEONARD SHRYOCK, WILLIAM TRIMBLE, ALEXANDER PATTERSON of Indiana county, and DAVID LEECH and THOMAS SHARP of Armstrong county, are hereby appointed commissioners. 23 Mar 1830. 69. An act for the relief of JESSE SMITH, of Bradford County. Jesse Smith of Bradford County in 1820 was tried and convicted wrongfully, during the quarter session Dec. 1820 on an indictment of malicious mischief. He paid cost and underwent imprisonment for almost 9 months, plus other expenses, all of which were unjust. County Commissioners of Bradford are hereby authorized and required to settle claims of Jesse Smith for costs and expenses. 23 Mar 1830. 70 An act for the relief of CATHARINE CRYDER and ELIZABETH BUDDING, widows of revolutionary soldiers. That the State Treasurer is hereby authorized and required to pay Catharine Cryder, of Cumberland County and MICHAEL BOUDEL of York County for use of Elizabeth Budding, widows of soldiers of the Revolutionary War, forty dollars immediately and an annuity of forty dollars, payable half yearly during life, to commence on the first day of Jan 1830. 23 Mar 1830 73. An act for the relief of SAMUEL GIBSON and WILLIAM RIDDLES, late supervisors of Nippenose & Adams townships in the county of Lycoming, and JOHN VAN HORN, late supervisor of Perry & Young townships, Jefferson county. Elected supervisors of 1830 are to collect and pay over any money as may appear due to Samuel Gibson and William Riddles former supervisors and to John Van Horn former supervisor. 74. An act for the relief of ANDREW STOUGH, and others, soldiers, and SARAH LEBO the widow of a soldier of the revolutionary war. That the State Treasurer is hereby authorized and required to pay JOHN SCHMIDT for use of Andrew Stough of York County, FREDERICK HESSER of Schuylkill County, and JACOB SAILOR of the City of Philadephia, soldiers of the Revolutionary War, forty dollars immediately and an annuity of forty dollars, payable half yearly during life to commence on the first day of Jan 1830. In addition to pay a one time gratuity of forty dollars to CHRISTIAN HARRING of Bedford County, PHILIP NEITZ of Union County, THOMAS COLEMAN of Huntingdon County, WILLIAM LONG of Delaware County, and Sarah Lebo of Lycoming County, widow of HENRY LEBO. 27 Mar 1830 78. An act relative to the state road between Greersburg, in Beaver county, and the Ohio state line, in the direction of Petersburg. That THOMAS FORSTER, JOHN CLARK, HENRY DAVIS, WILLIAM LEET and WILLIAM CAIRNS of Beaver county, are hereby appointed commissioners to review the state road. 1 Apr 1830. 79. An act to authorize the commissioners of Potter, Allegheny and Lancaster counties, to preform acts named, and for appointing trustees of the estate of James Decker of Luzerne county, a maniac. That THEODORUS DOTY, TIMOTHY IVES JR., and DAVID ROSS, commissioners of Potter county, are hereby authorized to sell and convey a tract of land, which was sold and purchased as the property of MAJOR ISAAC LYMAN, and the proceeds paid to the treasurer of the county. That JOHN CAREY, the elder, and MILLER HORTON, both of Wilkesbarre, Luzerne county, are hereby appointed trustees of the estate, real and personal of JAMES DECKER, of Wilkesbarre, a confirmed maniac. 1 Apr 1830. 80. An act to enable MARY HAMILTON, widow of JAMES HAMILTON, late of Cumberland county deceased, ALEXANDER HAMILTON, a son of said deceased, who as of full age, and MARY HAMILTON and JAMES GIVEN, guardians of the minor children of the said deceased, to sell certain real estate. Minor Children of James Hamilton of Middlesex Twp. Cumberland Co. PA. - JAMES HAMILTON JR., WILLIAM ELLIOT HAMILTON, and GEORGE PORTER HAMILTON. Widow, eldest son, and guardian are empowered to sell in private or public two tracts of land to pay debts. 1) land situated on the south east side of Swatara Creek in Derry Twp., Dauphin County adjoining the town of Port Royal and land now of HENRY GROSS, MARTIN HARE and others containing 20 acres, 116 perches on which is erected a stone merchant and grist mill, dwelling house, and other improvements, with dam, mill-works and water rights. 2) Tract of mountain land situated on the Susquehanna River in Fairview Twp. York County adjoining lands of PHILIP CONCER, the heirs of GEORGE THOLLY, and the heirs of JACOB KERR dec. containing 20 1/2 acres. Also the right, title and interest of said minor children to the following tract of land situated on Iron Run in Londonderry Twp. Dauphin County adjoining lands now of CHRISTIAN HOSTETTER, of the heirs of HENRY B. GRUBB, dec., JACOB SINGER, JOHN SINGER, JACOB HERSHY and others containing 63 acres and 54 perches, on which are erected a stone grist mill, saw mill, hemp mill, plaster mill and distillery, stone dwelling house, stabling and other improvements. This land Mary Hamilton and guardian James Given purchased for children in trust for the purpose of securing a debt due from HENRY HAWK to the estate of the deceased. 1 Apr 1830 81. An act for the relief of MARTIN MILLER, a soldier of the revolution. That the State Treasurer is hereby authorized and required to pay Martin Miller of Berks County PA. forty dollars, a gratuity and compensation in full order for his Revolutionary Services. 1 Apr 1830 82. An act for the relief of SOPHIA APP, widow of a soldier of the revolution. Of the city of Lancaster PA. To be paid forty dollars immediately and an annuity of forty dollars payable half yearly during life, to commence on the first day of Jan 1830. 1 Apr 1830 83. An act for the relief of Sundry soldiers of the revolutionary war. That the State Treasurer is hereby authorized and required to pay BALZER SPIECE of Berks 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 first day of Jan 1830. To pay JACOB KEIDLER of Philadelphia County, forty dollars, a gratuity and compensation in full order for his Revolutionary Services. To pay ANDREW WALLACE of Chester County, twenty dollars in addition to twenty dollars granted May 1813. 1 Apr 1830 84. An act for the relief of FREDERICK BURKHART, a soldier of the revolution. That the State Treasurer is hereby authorized and required to pay Frederick Burkhart of the City of Philadelphia, forty dollars, a gratuity and compensation in full order for his Revolutionary Services. 1 Apr 1830 85. An act for the relief of the heirs of PAUL BOHNEL, a soldier of the revolution. That the Treasurer is hereby authorized and required to pay DR. DANIEL MILLIKIN of Hamilton OH. $200.00 in trust for use of children and heirs of Paul Bonnel, soldier of PA. Line in full compensation for tract of Donation Land which was an entitlement of service in the Revolutionary War. 1 Apr 1830 86. An act for the relief of JOHN WELLER, a soldier and ROSANNA SHELLEY, the widow of a soldier of the revolution. That the Treasurer is hereby authorized and required to pay John Weller of Lancaster County and JOHN SCHMIDT for use of Rosanna Shelly of York County, widow, forty dollars immediately and an annuity of forty dollars payable half yearly during life to commence on the first day of Jan 1830. 1 Apr 1830 87. An act to authorize appointment of trustees of the estate of JAMES DECKER, of Luzerne county a maniac. JOHN CAREY, elder and MILLER HORTON, trustees. 1 Apr 1830 88. An act for the relief of SARAH SMITH and CATHARINE STENGEL, widows of revolutionary soldiers. That the Treasurer is hereby authorized and required to pay JOHN SCHMIDT for Sarah Smith and Catharine Stengel of York County, forty dollars immediately and an annuity of forty dollars payable half yearly during life to commence on the first day of Jan 1830. 1 Apr 1830 90. A supplement to an act. That the act passed 25 Mar 1823, to incorporate the Juniata bridge company in Huntingdon county, is continued in force, and the following are appointed commissioners: JOHN KERR, in the room and stead of WILLIAM KERR JR., removed, and JOHN PATTON ESQ. in the room and stead of DAVID NEWINGHAM, dec. 2 Apr 1830 91. An act to incorporate the Armagh and Conemaugh turnpike road company. That GENERAL JOHN HUEY, ARCHIBALD MATHEWS and THOMAS STEWART ESQ., are hereby appointed commissioners to take and receive tolls on the road commencing at the Diamond, in the town of Armagh, Indiana county, and be continued thence to the Pa. canal near Rodger's mill. 2 Apr 1830 92. An act to incorporate a company for making a turnpike raod, from Honesdale to the Belmont and Easton turnpike, or the Milford and Owego turnpike, within two miles of Clarksville in Wayne County. That JASON TORRY, BENJAMIN JENKINS, THOMAS CLARK, LEONARD STARKWEATHER SEN., and NATHANIEL B. ELDRED, are hereby appointed commissioners for the purpose of receiving tolls. 2 Apr 1830. 94. An act authorizing the supervisors of East Huntingdon Twp. in Westmoreland county, to assess and collect taxes. In a settlement made by the auditors with PETER POOL, one of the supervisors of the township, for the year 1825, there appears to be a balance due Peter Pool, of $175.49, therefore the supervisors of the township are required to pay him money due him. 2 Apr 1830. 95. An act to enable MOLTON C. ROGERS and NATHANIEL W. SAMPLE JR., guardians of the minor children of JASPER SLAYMAKER, dec. to sell and convey their interest in certain real estate. That Molton C. Rodgers and Nathaniel W. Sample Jr., guardians of the minor children of Jasper Slaymaker, Lancaster county, dec. are hereby authorized to sell all the rights and title to the five equal undivided sixth parts of a two story brick dwelling house and half a lot situate on the south side of West King st. in the city of Lancaster, and two lots on the east side of Suth Prince st., and one equal undivided half part of a two story brick tavern house and lot of ground, known by the name of the Ferry house, situate in the borough of Columbia, and convey the same to the purchaser by a deed as if the minors were of full age and had conveyed the same. 2 Apr 1830. 96. An act to legitimate HARRISON ELY son of CORNELIUS ELY, of Bucks County. 2 Apr 1830 That Harrison, the illegitimate son of Cornelius Ely, of Bucks county, be considered as the lawful child of the said Cornelius and shall have all the rights of a child born in lawful wedlock, as if he had been born in lawful wedlock. 2 Apr 1830. 97. An act to enable JACOB MOWRER and DANIEL LEVAN, guardians of the minor children of HENRY KLINE, to sell and convey certain real estate. In Berks County, 2 unimproved parcels of land in Earl Twp. of little value. 10 acres 155 perches and 13 acres and 19 perches. 2 Apr 1830 95. An act to enable MOLTON C. ROGERS and NATHANIEL W. SAMPLE JR., guardians of the minor children of JASPER SLAYMAKER, deceased, to sell and convey their interest in certain real estate. In Lancaster County. Five equal, undivided sixth parts of a 2 story brick dwelling house and half a lot of ground on the south side of West King Street, Lancaster City and 2 lots on east side of South Prince Street of Lancaster City plus 1 equal undivided part of a two story brick tavern house and lot of ground, known as Ferry House in borough of Columbia, Lancaster County PA. 2 Apr 1830 100. An act to incorporate a company for the purpose of erecting a permanent bridge over the river Conemaugh, near Clark's ferry, on the road leading from Indiana, through Abnerville, to Ligonier, in Westmoreland county. That ARCHIBALD JOHNSTON, GEORGE HEIST and THOMAS WHITE of Indiana county, and JACOB D. MATHIOT, ABRAHAM HORBACK and PAUL CLARKE of the county of Westmoreland are hereby appointed commissioners for erecting a bridge. 2 Apr 1830. 101. An act authorizing the laying out of a state road from Greenville, in Mercer county, through Georgetown, to Franklin, in Venango county. That JOHN KECK, ROSS BYERS of Mercer county, and SAMUEL HAYS of Venango county, are hereby appointed commissioners to lay out a state road. 2 Apr 1830. 102. An act to authorize the sale of certain real estate, held in trust for the congregation called the United German Reformed and Lutheran congregation of St. Peter's church, in Pine Grove twp., Schuylkill county. As the congregation have in building a church incurred debts, which the ordinary funds will not suffice to pay, and also they are desirous of erecting a school house. Therefore, HENRY W. CONRAD, JOHN BUECHLER SEN., and JOHN ZIMMERMAN SEN., trustees of the church, are authorized to sell and convey any portion of the real estate held in trust, and apply the proceeds to the purposes aforesaid, sale not to exceed 14 1/2 acres. 2 Apr 1830. 103. An act for the relief of ROBERT HODGE and DANIEL CLARK of Mercer County. On 12 Sep 1790 a patent was issued to MICHAEL HENDERLITER, assignee of JOHN WHITEMAN, a soldier of the revolutionary war for a tract of land in the county of Allegheny, #763 in the fourth district of donation lands which has since been conveyed to Robert Hodge on the 29 Apr 1816 for $400.00. The patent of 12 Sep 1790 was issued in mistake by the commonwealth and in fraud or mistake on the part of John Whiteman as he already had been issued a patent 18 Apr 1787 fro another tract in the ninth district of donation land #776. The heirs of ROBERT PARKER who was a soldier of the revolutionary war have recovered the tract #763 from Robert Hodge and Daniel Clark. The State Treasurer is authorized to pay to Robert Hodge and Daniel Clark of Mercer County the sum of $500.00. 2 Apr 1830 104. An act to enable HENRY NEFF and WILLIAM SWOOPE, guardians of the minor children of HENRY SWOOPE SR, to sell and convey the interest of said minors in a certain iron manufactory. Henry Swoope entered into a partnership with PETER SHEONBERGER and JOHN KING to manufacture iron. A furnace called "Elizabeth furnace" in Bedford County was erected plus necessary buildings. Henry Neff, and William Shoope, guardians of minor children of Henry Swoope dec. named: JOHN NEFF SWOOPE, HENRY SWOOPE and ANN ELIZABETH SWOOPE are empowered to sell all estate, right, title and interest of the said minor children in the above mentioned iron works. 2 Apr 1830 105. An act refunding to THOMAS JONES certain monies expended by him in the improvement of the Susquehanna River. An act was approved 26 Mar 1821 to use $2500.00 to improve navigation of the Susquehanna from the mouth of the Swatara to Juniata River and ELISHA GREEN, ESQ. was appointed to lay out and appropriation in manner prescribed by law. Elisha Green died before improvements were completed Thomas Jones was appointed agent in his stead and has spent $89.97 for this purpose. Therefore the State Treasurer is hereby authorized to pay the above amount to Thomas Jones. 2 Apr 1830 106. Authorizing the State Treasurer to pay a certain sum of money to DANIEL MOORE of Washington County. Whereas HENRY MOORE of Washington County paid more money to obtain a patent for a tract of land in the said county of Washington then he should have paid, the inception of the title being a Virginia entry granted to JAMES HUNTER at the rate of ten shillings sterling per hundred acres and the said Henry Moore paid at the rate of ten pounds per hundred acres, making the difference of $72.00 on three hundred and six and one half acres on the 8 Dec 1785. It is evident that it was paid in mistake. The State Treasurer is hereby authorized and required to pay Daniel Moore the present owner $72.00. 2 Apr 1830 107. An act authorizing the laying out and relocating state roads. That CHARLES FULWOOD and JOHN NICOLLS, of Westmoreland county, and JOHN BLYTHE of Fayette county, are hereby appointed commissioners to lay out and mark, a state road from the turnpike road on the west bank of the Youghiogany river, opposite Robbstown in Westmoreland county, thence through Cookstown in Fayette county, to the borough of Brownsville, in Fayette county. That JOHN PARK JR., and JEREMIAH EMERY of Washington county, and JOHN MORGAN of Findley twp., Allegheny county, are hereby appointed commissioners to review the part of the road leading from Noblestown in Allegheny county, through Burgettstown in Washington county, to the Virginia state line, to Steubenville which lies between Noblestown and Burgettstown, and if necessary to vacate or relocate the road. That JOHN M'LONEY, of Washington county, ROBERT HARE and JAMES ESPY of Allegheny county, are hereby appointed commissioners to view and lay out a state road, beginning a point on the Washington county line, at the farm of JAMES HUEY, to a point on the old Washington and Pittsburg road, between JOHN FILFILLAN's and JAMES ESPY's. That FRANCIS WILSON of Allegheny county, and JAMES M'COLLOUGH of Westmoreland county, and WILLIAM W. GIBSON of Armstrong county, are hereby appointed commissioners to view and lay out a state road from East Liberty, in Allegheny county, through Leechborgh to the borough of Kittanning in Armstrong county. That JOHN BRYAN and JOSEPH M'FERRAN of Beaver county, and JOHN WALKER of Moon twp., Allegheny county, are hereby appointed commissioners to mark and lay out a state road from ______ M'CARROLLS' mill in Beaver county, to the WIDOW GREENLEE's plantation in Allegheny county. That GEORGE REAGAN of Berks county, and GEORGE S. EISENHART and JACOB WANNEMACKER of Lehigh county, are hereby appointed commissioners to mark and lay out a state road commencing at the Union Furnace, in Albany twp., Berks county, to the state road leading from Allentown to Jonestown, to intersect the same near Fogleville in Lehigh county. 3 Apr 1830. 111. An act to establish a public ferry on the west bank of the Susquehanna, near the house of GEORGE PORTER in Clinton Twp. Lycoming Co. That George Porter, his heirs and assigns shall have the right, at his, her and their cost to make a good and convenient landing on the north and south side of the west branch of the river Susquehanna and to use the said river for a public ferry between Clinton Twp. and Williamsport above and near to the mouth of the Loyalsock creek. 3 Apr 1830. 112. An act for the relief of WILLIAM CLARK, administrator of GEORGE DONAHU, deceased. The judges of the court of common pleas of Beaver county are hereby authorized and required to make such order relative to the payment of the costs which have accrued in the suit of HUGH GARVIN against William Clarke, administrator of George Donahu dec. as may be just and lawful. 3 Apr 1830. 113. An act for the relief of Sundry soldiers and SARAH LINDSAY and ELIZABETH M'MULLIN, the widows of soldiers of the revolutionary war. That the State Treasurer is authorized and required to pay to JOHN KITTS and ISAAC HANSE, of Deleware County, soldiers of the revolutionary war, forty dollars each as a gratuity and compensation in full for their revolutionary services. That the State Treasurer is authorized and required to pay Sarah Lindsay of Warren County, widow of a soldier of the revolution, forty dollars immediately, and an annuity of forty dollars during life, payable half yearly, to commence on the 1 Jan 1830. The State Treasurer is authorized and required to pay to Elizabeth M'Mullen of Centre County, widow of a revolutionary soldier, forty dollars as a gratuity, and as compensation for the services of her late husband during the revolution. 114. A supplement to the act entitled, an act for the relief of CATHARINE CADWALLADER, widow of JOHN CADWALLADER, deceased. That all proceedings to enforce the payment of the debt due the commonwealth on mortgage by John Cadwallader, late of Huntingdon County dec. be suspended for three years from 29 Mar 1830. 3 Apr 1830. 118. A supplement to an act laying out roads in Green, York, Cumberland and Schuylkill counties, passed 19 Mar 1829 and 16 Apr 1829. That GEORGE RAHN, of the county of Schuylkill is hereby appointed a commissioner in the room of HENRY W. CONRAD whose appointment is hereby repealed. 3 Apr 1830. 121. An act to incorporate a company for making a turnpike road from the north end of the bridge over Powel's creek, in Dauphin county, through Halifax, Millersburg, Georgetown and Sunbury, to the south east end of the Northumberland bridge, in Northumberland county. That WILLIAM BOYD, WILLIAM M'CARTY, GEORGE BROSIUS, WILLIAM R. JONES, of Northumberland county, and JACOB BRUBAKER, ISAAC SMITH and JACOB RAHN of Dauphin county, are hereby appointed commissioners. 5 Apr 1830. 122. An act to incorporate a company for making a turnpike road from Billsburg, in York county, to Berlin in Adams county. That WILLIAM DIVEN, MICHAEL BOWER, DANIEL BAILEY, MARTIN CARL, DANIEL AHL, and HENRY WIRT of York county, NOAH MYERS, MICHAEL GEISELMAN, GEORGE BROWN, JOSEPH CARL, JOSEPH MILLER, and TOBIAS KEPNER, of Adams county, ABRAHAM WILLIAM, JACOB SLONECKER, ROBERT BRYSON, and MICHAEL HOOVER JR., of Cumberland county, are hereby appointed commissioners to lay down the route of the road. 5 Apr 1830. 123. An act authorizing the Secretary of the Land Office to issue patents to certain actual settlers, residing north and west of the rivers Ohio and Allegheny and Conewango creek. A number of actual settlers have purchased from HENRY BALDWIN and STEPHEN BARLOW, warrants for certain tracts of land of 400 acres each, which originally belonged to the North American Land Company, and by divers mesne conveyances became the property of the Henry Baldwin and Stephen Barlow. A number of warrants have been located and surveys have not been accepted for want of conformity between the surveys and the warrants. Therefore, The Surveyor General on due proof of the premises, is hereby authorized to accept the surveys of the following warrants, dated 21 Apr 1794 in the names of EDWARD JAMES, JOSEPH JAMES, JACOB SWEITZER, MICHAEL SWEITZER, GEORGE SCOTT, EDWARD SCOTT, ROBERT SCOTT, JOHN SCOTT, SAMUEL SCOTT, BARNABAS SCOTT, JOSEPH SCULL, JOHN SCULL, JAMES SCOTT, ABNER SCOTT, MOSES SCOTT, EPHRAIM WILT, JOHN WILT, DAVID WILT, HUGH WILT, ELI WILT, WILLIAM WILT, PETER WILT, and the Secretary of the Land-Office is hereby authorized to issue patents to the actual settlers, on payment of the necessary fees. 5 Apr 1830. 124. An act to authorize the executors of JACOB PAINTER, deceased, to sell certain real estate. That DAVID MERCER and DAVIS WHITTING, executors of the last will of Jacob Painter, late of Chester County dec. are authorized to sale a certain plantation of about 180 acres of land situated in the township of London Brittain, in Chester County, bounded by lands of JESSE D. HAVEN, David Mercer, JESSE COLLINS and others, as if HENRY S. PAINTER, the youngest son of the said Jacob Painter had attained the age of 21 yrs. 5 Apr 1830. 125. An act for the purchase of a bridge. The commissioners of the county of Northampton are hereby authorized to purchase a toll bridge built across the Smithfield creek, in the township of Smithfield, belonging to JAMES BELL and EVAN THOMAS for a sum not exceeding $500.00, after which said bridge shall be free from toll and be supported at the expense of the county. 5 Apr 1830. 126. An act to authorize PETER IHRIE JR. to sell and convey certain real estate. That Peter Ihrie Jr. executor of the last will and testament of GEORGE IHRIE SR., dec. late of the borough of Easton, Northampton County is authorized and empowered to sell title and interest to one undivided half part of a certain lot of ground in the district of Southwark, county of Philadelphia, described in a deed dated 25 Nov 1819 executed by JOHN DOLBY to George Ihrie in his life time. 127. An act to authorize the sale of real estate held in trust for the First Independent Church of Christ, called Universalists, in the city of Philadelphia. That JOSEPH BURDEN, JONATHAN JOHNSON, EDWIN T. SCOTT, ISAAC AVERY, DAVID F. CORDIE, THOMAS AMIES and JOHN W. SAUNDERS, trustees of the church, are hereby authorized to sell and convey any portion of the real estate held in trust, provided a meeting shall be called of all members, with previous notice given from the pulpit three times, stating the object, time and place holding it, said members to approve the sale. 5 Apr 1830. 128. An act to legitimate SARAH KIMBLE, daughter of JONATHAN ZARBER. That Sarah Kimble, the illegitimate daughter of Jonathan Zarber of the county of Somerset, be considered as the lawful child of said Jonathan, and by the name of Sarah Kimble shall enjoy all the rights and privileges of a child born in lawful wedlock. 5 Apr 1830. 129. An act ot incorporate the Marietta, Bainbridge, Falmouth and Portsmouth turnpike road company, in Lancaster county. That HENRY HALDEMAN, FRANCIS BOGGS, SAMUEL M'KINNEY, DOCTOR SAMUEL HOUSTON, CHRISTIAN HALDEMAN, JOSEPH JEFFRIES and CHRISTIAN HIESTAND are hereby appointed commissioners of laying down the route of the road beginning east of the borough of Marietta, alon the canal, through the villages of Bainbridge, Falmouth and Portsmouth to intersect with Harrisburg and Middletown turnpike, west of Middletown, and to collect tolls. 5 Apr 1830 131. An act declaring the east branch of Standing Stone creek, in Huntingdon county a public highway. That the east branch of Standing Stone creek, from the mouth to the intersection of a spring on JOHN BARR's farm, is hereby declared a navigable and public highway, and lawful for any person to use it. 5 Apr 1830. 133. An act to empower the commissioners of Chester county, to purchase a lot of ground for the use of the county. That ISAAC THOMAS, MELCHI HAPPERSETT and JAMES ALEXANDER, commissioners of the county of Chester are hereby authorized to purchase a lot on the west side of the jail, not exceeding half an acre, in trust for the use of the county. 5 Apr 1830. 134. An act for the relief of WILLIAM STRUNK, a soldier of the revolutionary war. The State Treasurer is authorized to pay William Strunk of Berks 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 1830. 5 Apr 1830. 136. An act authorizing certain commissioners to view and lay out certain state roads. That ROBERT FALCONER, JOHN ANDREWS and LANSING WITMORE of Warren county, and ENOS GILLIS and REUBEN A. AYLESWORTH, of Jefferson county, are hereby appointed commissioners to lay out a state road beginning at Warren, thence to the Milesburg and Smithsport turnpike road, to intersect near Ridgway's settlement in Jefferson county. That JAMES M. PORTER, of Northampton county, SAMUEL HART of Bucks county, and JOHN H. HILL of Montgomery county, are hereby appointed commissioners to view and lay out a state road, leading from Easton, Northampton county, to Lumberville, Bucks county, thence to the Cheltenham and Willowgrove turnpike road, near the village of Willowgrove in Montgomery county. That GEORGE MITCHELL of Perry county, JOHN FISHER and JACOB FREYER of Union county, and HENRY GROSS, of Mifflin county, are hereby appointed commissioners to view and lay out a state road from Liverpool, in Perry county, by way of Middleburg, Centreville and the bridge over Penns creek to the Centre turnpike near Hartleton in Union county. That JAMES MCFARRIN of Washington county, and JAMES DUNGAN and JOSEPH MCFARRIN of Beaver county, are hereby appointed commissioners to view and lay out a state road beginning at the Briceland cross roads in Washington county, in a direction to Cleveland Ohio, to the Virginia state line, in Beaver county, at a point where the Va. road intersects the same. That JOSEPH BLACKBURN and JOHN AKE, of Bedford county, and JOSEPH MCCUNE of Huntingdon county, are hereby appointed commissioners to view and lay out a state road, beginning at Schellsburg, Bedford county, by way of the Big Springs and across Bobbs creek, below the mill to John Ake, to intersect the public road leading from Bedford to Frankstown. 6 Apr 1830. 140. An act to enable JOHN HASSENPLOUGH, administrator of DIVID NEIHARD, deceased, to sell and convey the interest of minors in real estate. That John Hassenplough, administer of David Neihard is authorized to sell at public sale all title, right and interest of the minor children, DANIEL NEIHARD and DAVID NEIHARD JR., sons of David Neihard Sr. dec. a small lot of land situated in West Buffaloe Twp. Union County, about 1 acre as if said minors were of full age. 141. An act to enable CHRISTIAN MOSSER, administrator of JOHN MOSSER to sell and convey certain real estate. Whereas BENJAMIN MOSSER dec. of Lancaster County by his last will and testament, dated 10 Apr 1820 did devise a plantation in Manor Twp. to his son BENJAMIN MOSSER JR. provided he would accept the conditions in the will. If he refused the other children would have the same privilege. As all have refused to accept said conditions and as two of the heirs are now dead, John and HENRY MOSSER, with heirs who are minors, their interest would be promoted by the sale of their undivided shares of the land. Christian Mosser is hereby authorized to sell at public sale all the right, title and interest of the heirs of John Mosser and Henry Mosser, of York County, dec. certain tract of ground in Manor Twp., Lancaster Co. adjoining land of ADAM BRENEMAN, ABRAHAM HERSHE, BENJAMIN HOSTETTER, JOHN MILLINGER and others containing 106 acres. 6 Apr 1830. 142. An act authorizing the administrator of LEWIS H. CONOVER, to sell and convey certain real estate. That WILLIAM H. SLOANE, administrator of Lewis H. Conover, dec. of Luzerne County, is authorized to sell at public or private sale a certain tract of land in Shade Twp. Somerset County containing about 9000 acres. 6 Apr 1830. 143. An act for the relief of sundry soldiers and widows of soldiers of the revolutionary war. The State Treasurer is authorized to pay to MICHAEL LEATHERMAN of Philadelphia County, a soldier of the revolution, forty dollars immediately, as a gratuity and full compensation for his revolutionary services. The State Treasurer is authorized to pay CATHARINE RODES and HANNAH HANNON of Philadelphia County, widows of revolutionary soldiers, forty dollars immediately, and an annuity of forty dollars each during life, payable half yearly, to commence 1 Jan 1830. The State Treasurer is authorized to pay TAURENCE DUFFEE of Tioga County, DAVID CAMP and JOHN HAINS of Berks County, soldiers of the revolutionary war, forty dollars each, immediately and an annuity of forty dollars each during life, payable half yearly to commence 1 Jan 1830. The State Treasurer is authorized to pay MARY SWAIN, Philadelphia County, widow of a revolutionary soldier, forty dollars immediately, and an annuity of forty dollars during life, payable half yearly, to commence on 1 Jan 1830. The State Treasurer is authorized to pay SIMON KREWSON of Philadelphia County forty dollars immediately as a gratuity and full compensation for his revolutionary services. The State Treasurer is authorized to pay ELEANOR WATERS, widow of JACOB WATER, dec. of Philadelphia, forty dollars immediately, and an annuity of forty dollars payable half yearly to commence on 1 Jan 1830. The State Treasurer is authorized to pay JOHN ROHRER, Lebanon County and THOMAS CRAVEN, of Indiana County the sum of forty dollars each immediately as a gratuity and an annuity of forty dollars each, during life, payable half yearly, to commence 1 Jan 1830. The State Treasurer is authorized to pay JAMES DRENIN, Chester County and ANDREW GANGAWER, Lehigh County, soldiers of the revolution, forty dollars each, immediately, as a gratuity and a compensation for their services in the revolutionary war. The State Treasurer is hereby authorized to pay JAMES STEVENSON, of Trumbull County, Ohio, a soldier in the revolutionary war, forty dollars as a gratuity and full compensation for his services in the revolution. The State Treasurer is authorized to pay EVAN HOLT, Knox County, Ohio, $200.00 as full compensation for a tract of donation land to which he was entitled for his services as a soldier in the revolutionary war. The State Treasurer is authorized to pay to ARTHUR ECKLES, Beaver County, a soldier of the revolution, forty dollars immediately and an annuity of forty dollars during life, payable half yearly, to commence 1 Jane 1830. 6 Apr 1830. 145. An act to incorporate the Tuscarora and Cold Run tunnel and railroad company. That WILLIAM LAWTON, JOSEPH LYON, WILLIAM AUDENRIED, CHARLES TROXALL and EDWIN SWIFT of Schuylkill county, are hereby appointed commissioners to lay and fix a route for a single or double tract railroad and tunnel through Sharp mountain, beginning near Shell's mill, in the county of Schuylkill to the little Schuylkill railroad near the mouth of Cold run. 6 Apr 1830. 147. An act authorizing the laying out a state road from the bridge over the river Delaware, at New Hope, through Doylestown, over the new bridge at Norristown, Montgomery county, through West Chester to the state line, in a direction to Baltimore in the state of Maryland. That WILLIAM STOKES, MERRICK REEDER, of Bucks county, JOEL K. MANN and GENERAL HENRY SCHEETS of Montgomery county, and DOCTOR WILLIAM DARLINGTON and DAVID DICKEY of Chester county are hereby appointed commissioners to lay out the road. 6 Apr 1830. 148. An act to enable MARY TALBOT, to sue for the amount of a certain bond. DR. WILLIAM MAGAW received of the private estate of his wife MARTHA MAGAW, 280 pounds, and Dr. William Magaw on 26 Sep 1806 did bind his estate, heirs, executors and administrators to pay at his decease HENRY WORK, in trust for the use of his wife the sum of 280 pounds and as Martha Magaw on 3 Feb 1826 assigned and transferred this bond to Mary Talbot and whereas both Dr. William Magaw and Henry Work are now dead. and THOMAS M'DOWELL has been appointed executor of their estates no person can be brought for the recovery of the said amount. Therefore Mary Talbot is empowered to institute a suit in her own name against the executor and to prosecute to its final issue as if Henry Work was now living. 6 Apr 1830. 151. An act authorizing the laying out of certain state raods in Butler, Armstrong and Venango counties. That MICHAEL M'CULLOUGH of Armstrong county, and GEORGE W. BARKER and MATTHEW SMITH, of Butler county, are hereby appointed commissioners to lay out a state road formt the borough of Butler, Butler county, through Fairview and Lawrenceburg, to THOMAS GRAHAM's ferry, on the Allegheny river. That Thomas Graham, of Armstrong county, JOSEPH PORTERFIELD and DAVID SMITH, of Venango county, are hereby appointed commissioners to lay out a state road from Thomas Graham's ferry, on the Allegheny river, by ______ MCCASLIN's ferry and Poterfield's mills to Franklin. That JOHN TEMPLETON of Armstrong county, PETER MURREN of Butler county, and JAMES MARTIN of Venango county, are hereby appointed commissioners to lay out a state road authorized by the act passed 16 Apr 1829, from Butler and terminating at Franklin instead of Evan's ferry on French Creek. 6 Apr 1830. 154. An act to provide for the erection of a house for the employment and support of the poor in the county of Washington. That JAMES LEE, of Cross Creek, ALEXANDER REED, JOSEPH BARR, WALLACE M'WILLIAMS, ZEPHENIAH BEALL, WILLIAM PATTERSON, of Ten Mile, and DAVID ECKERT, are appointed commissioners to purchase a site and building for the employment and support of the poor. 6 Apr 1830. 155. An act to incorporate a company to erect a bridge over the river Juniata, opposite Montgomery street, in the borough of Huntingdon. That WILLIAM DORRIS, DANIEL AFRICA ESQ., JOHN WHITIKER JR., WILLIAM JACKSON, JOHN M'CAHAN, DAVID M'MURTRIE, PETER SWONE JR., JAMES SIMPSON, JAMES STEEL, DAVID SNEER, THOMAS KING and JAMES M. BELL ESQ., are hereby appointed commissioners who may demand and receive tolls. 6 Apr 1830. 156. An act relative to certain real estate. THOMAS RIDER, a foreigner, dec. of Turbett Twp. Mifflin County PA, died intestate, and without legal heirs. And as it appears he intended to bequeath his farm, and personal property to JOHN P. WHARTON, an orphan boy, late a member of his family, reserving interest or moneys arising from the sale thereof in favor of JEAN WALKER, the fulfilment of this intention was prevented by the sudden death of the decedent. Therefore the real estate is vested in John P. Wharton, his heirs and assigns, subject to the support of Jean Walker for her natural life. This support shall be in lieu of any judgement or claim against the estate. JOSEPH JOHNSON, administrator of the estate of CATHARINE JOHNSON, dec. of Lamar Twp. Centre County PA. is authorized to sell a house and lot of ground situated in Lamar Twp. Centre County. That the right and title of SAMUEL M'ATEE of Southampton Twp. Bedford County PA. to a tract of land situated in Beam's Cove Twp. Bedford County as set forth in deed dated 14 May 1829 granted to SAMUEL M'ATEE by John Donahoe of Curragh, Queen County Ireland, by his attorney in fact, the Reverend THOMAS HEYDEN of Bedford County PA. is confirmed and made valid. KIZIA HUGG, of city of Philadelphia, a married woman, did in 1827, purchase from ROBERT M'NEILL, a certain house and lot of ground, the consideration money paid being her own individual property. Therefore the right and title to the property should preserve to her the sole use and disposal, not subject to the control of her husband. It appears by error, it was not vested in her or her trustee MARMADUKE S. HUGG, as directed and intended by the parties interested being: GEORGE W. HUGG, Kizia Hugg his wife, and Marmaduke S. Hugg, trustee of Kizia Hugg. Therefore trustee is authorized to sell, lease or dispose of said house and lot. The administrator of HENRY B. GRUBB dec. of Rapho Twp., Lancaster County PA. purchased 1 Apr 1826 in trust for the heirs 87 acres, 129 perches of land in said township, the timber was taken and used at the furnaces and iron works of the deceased for the benefit of his heirs, and as the land afterwards was unproductive to the heirs, it was sold to GEORGE LONG of Rapho Twp. for $90.00. HARRIET A. GRUBB, widow and guardian of minor children is authorized to convey by deed to George Long all right and title of EDWARD GRUBB, CHARLES GRUBB, CLEMENT GRUBB, MARY GRUBB, SARAH GRUBB, and ALFRED BATES GRUBB, minor children of Henry B. Grubb, dec. as if minors were of full age. PETER LATTIG, the elder, of Williams Twp. Northampton County, dec. conveyed a certain tract of land to PHILIP PROTZMAN, in trust for the use and benefit of the widow and heirs of his son Peter Lattig dec. and as MARY MILLER the wife of WILLIAM MILLER, one of the heirs, has died with no provision for her heirs, three children, minors, Philip Protzman is authorized to convey and assign unto surviving children of Peter Lattig, the younger, dec. and to William Miller in trust for the minor children of Mary, one of the daughters of Peter Lattig, dec. and as the legal heirs have signed mutual releases, he is empowered to make conveyance to the heirs. That SAMUEL PAYNTER and MARY PAYNTER, and the survivor of them, concerning a certain settlement made previous to her marriage ( recorded at Philadelphia, in deed book IH, #7, pg. 95) shall have power by themselves to grant and convey any part of the real estate in Phila. Co. which was recorded 25 Jan 1830. That HENRY ATTICK and JACOB HART, guardians of the minor children of WILLIAM ATKINSON, (late of Fairview Twp., York County, dec.) are empowered to sell and convey all the right, title and interest of, four unimproved lots situated in the town of Lisburn, Allen Twp. Cumberland County, designated as #7, 8, 24, and 25. Whereas PETER SHOTT of Millersburg, in the county of Dauphin, in 1808 purchased a lot of ground from a certain JACOB WINGART, in the town of Millersburg, and the deed appears to be defective. Therefore the lot #162, is hereby vested in Peter Shott as full and effectually as it could have been by any deed which might have been executed, conveying said lot from Jacob Wingart to the said Peter Shott. 6 Apr 1830. 158. A supplement to an act for the regulation of the militia of the commonwealth. That the enrolled militia attached to the first and second battalions of the 62nd regiment, 2nd brigade, 10th division PA militia, residing within the following bounds, shall compose a separate battalion, to be called the 3rd battalion, commencing at Jack's Narrows, thence to the summit of Jack's mountain, to the line dividing Huntingdon and Bedford counties, thence along said line to the summit of Tussy mountain, opposite the WIDOW PEICHTLE's thence to the summit of Terrace mountain, to include the dwelling house of the widow Peichtle and the dwelling house of WILLIAM DEAN, at Raystown branch, thence to the head of little Trough creek and back to beginning. 6 Apr 1830. 160. An act authorizing the sale and conveyance of certain real estate, and vesting the right of this commonwealth to the estate of HENRY CRAIG in the heirs of JANE CRAIG, deceased. The right, claim and interest which the commonwealth may have acquired, by reason of any escheat or supposed escheat, from want of heirs of Henry Graig or by reason of Jane Craig not disposing of the real property left her by the will of Henry Craig of Beaver County dec. The real estate is granted to and vested in the heirs of Jane Craig dec. provided the rights of WILLIAM LEATHEM be affected or impaired. That MARY HANNA, administrator of JOHN A. HANNA, late of Dauphin County, dec. is authorized to sell all the right, title and claim which John A. Hanna had in his life time. A certain house and lot of ground situated on Paxton Street in the borough of Harrisburg, bounded by Maiden Lane and by lot of JOHN ELEY, and to execute a title to the purchaser as if all the heirs were of full age. THOMAS M'CALL and THOMAS M'KEEVER, administrators of WILLIAM SMYTH dec. exposed to sale a tract of land containing 188 acres and 131 perches, in Washington County for the payment of debts and on 1 Mar 1824 it was bid off by JOSEPH RALSTON, and a return of sale was made by the administrators to the court. Joseph Ralston had no interest whatever in the purchase but was an agent or trustee for his son WILLIAM RALSTON, who paid all the purchase money and as doubts exist to the authority of the court to order a deed to be made by the administrators the orphan's court of Washington County is authorized to examine the facts in relation to the premises, in the form of affidavits or depositions, which shall be filed with the court and if they are satisfied William Ralston was the real party in interest as purchaser the court shall order a deed to William Ralston. It shall be lawful for JOHN HART, the guardian of MARY VANSANT and JAMES VANSANT, minor children of CHARLES VANSANT, to make sale of the undivided interests of Mary and James, to a certain unimproved lot of ground in the city of Pittsburg, either at private or public sale, and convey all the interest of the minors in the premises by a good deed to the purchaser, as if the minors had attained the ages of 21 years and conveyed it themselves. John Hart shall make bond with the court of Bucks County for the faithful discharge of his duty. THOMAS BOYD, of Washington County, guardian of DAVID BOYD JR. and JOSEPH BOYD, and guardian by nature of his eight minor children, he is hereby authorized to sell all the right, title, interest and claim of the minor children, to a tract of land commonly known by the name of "Scott's Hill Place" situated in Hopewell Twp. Washington County, and to execute a title as if the minors had attained the ages of 21 years. It has been represented that PHILIP ROGERS, late of Fayette County dec. devised certain real estate and personal estate to his natural son, CHARLES ROGERS LATTIMORE on condition he should attain mature age and have issue, then Philip devised his said estate to his brothers and sister' children and whereas said Charles did live to mature age and has issue, one son, but that the said Charles and his son died, the latter in his minority, neither of them leaving heirs who could inherit. Therefore all the estate, right, title and interest intended to be devised to the children of DAVID ROGERS, JOHN ROGERS and SARAH STREET, brothers and sister of Philip. The same is vested to WILLIAM STREET, in trust for the children as if Charles Rogers Lattimore had not had issue or attained age. This act shall not be taken to affect any valid and legal disposition which may have been made by Charles in his life time, either by last will and testament or otherwise. 6 Apr 1830. 161. An act to incorporate a company to erect a bridge over the West branch of the Susquehanna, at the borough of Milton, in the county of Northumberland. That SAMUEL HEPBURN, MATHIAS STRINE, JOSEPH BOUND, ISAAC STRAUB, FLEMING W. POLLOCK, FREDERICK G. FIEDLER, JOSEPH RHOADES, WILLIAM H. SANDERSON, JOHN DAVIDSON and HENRY FRICK of the borough of Milton, ROBERT H. HAMMOND of Turbut twp., in the county of Northumberland, and JAMES MOORE of Union, are hereby appointed commissioners to erect a bridge and have a gatekeeper collect tolls. That REUBEN FIELDS and LEWIS DEWART of Northumberland county, and GEORGE DEWART of Union county, are hereby appointed commissioners to view and fix upon a site for the location of the bridge. 6 Apr 1830. 163. A supplement to the act to build a road from Philadelphia to the Ferry at Morrisville. Whereas the Pa Canal has interfered with the road, JAMES WOODS, FREDERICK BERKHEIMER, SAMUEL FUNK, and MICHAEL MOSES of Bedford county, and PETER CASSIDAY of Huntingdon county, are hereby appointed commissioners to complete the turnpike. That an act incorporating the Gettysburg and Hagerstown turnpike road company, passed 10 Mar 1818, is hereby revived and JOHN HERSH, BERNHART GILBERT, ANDREW MARSHALL, JAMES M'KESSON, WILLIAM M'MILLAN, THOMAS C. MILLER and WILLIAM M'CLELLAN JR., of Adams county, and LEWIS RIPPLE, JAMES BURNS and PHILIP REED of Franklin county, are hereby appointed commissioners. 6 Apr 1830. 165. An act to incorporate the Middle Port and Pine creek railroad company. That EDWARD W. ROBISON, SAMUEL PATTON, JOHN HART, and GEORGE EMRICH, of the city of Philadelphia, JOHN ADDAMS, JACOB SALLADE and JACOB W. SEITZINGER, of Berks county, FRANCIS B. NICHOLS, JOHN RAUSH, GEORGE KERSHNER, JOHN G. WOLLISON and BENJAMIN BECKER of Schuylkill county, are hereby appointed commissioners and are to procure three books, one shall be opened at the coffee house in the city of Philadelphia, one at the house of THOMAS KEPPLE, in Reading, Berks county, and one at the house of GEORGE SHOEMAKER, in Pottsville, Schuylkill county, to sell shares, with the power to survey and lay down a single or double railroad beginning at MiddlePort, Schuylkill county, to intersect the canal near the mouth of Pine creek. 6 Apr 1830. 168. An act regulating election districts. That the electors of Chest township, Clearfield county, shall hold their elections at the house of WILLIAM MAHAFFY. That the electors of the 11th election district in Union county, shall hold their elections at the house now occupied by HENRY WEIRICH, in Centreville. That the electors of Vernon twp., in Crawford county, shall hold their elections at the house of JOSEPH AFFANTRENGER. That the electors of Greenwood twp., Crawford county, shall hold their elections at the house of JONATHAN TAYLOR. That the electors of Delaware twp., Pike county, shall hold their elections at the house now occupied by DANIEL W. DINGMAN. That the township of Lehman, Pike county, shall be a separate election district, and the electors shall hold their elections at the house now occupied by MASON DIMMICK. That the electors of Upper Salford twp., Montgomery county, shall hold their elections at the public house of PHILIP RUDY. That the electors of Harmony twp., Sequehanna county, shall hold their elections at the house now occupied by CHARLES HATCH. That the township of Bridgewater, Susquehanna county, shall be a separate election district and the electors shall hold their elections at the house now occupied by DANIEL CURTIS, in the borough of Nontrose. That the borough of Montrose, Susquehanna county, shall be a separate election district, and the electors shall hold their elections at the house now occupied by PATRICK HEPBURN. That Lehman twp., Luzerne county, shall be a separate election district, and the electors shall hold their elections at the house now occupied by CLINTON BROWN. That the township of Dallas, Luzerne county, shall be a separate election district, and the electors shall hold their elections at the house now occupied by WILLIAM HONEYWELL. That the electors of Albany twp., Bradford county, shall hold their elections at the house now occupied by HORATIO LADD. That the electors residing in the district of Springfield, Bradford county, shall hold their election at the house of REUBEN SMEAD, in Springfield twp. That the electors residing in the sixth election district in the county of Tioga, shall hold their elections at the house now in possession of WILLIAM LUDINGTON, in the township of Sullivan. That the electors residing in New Britain twp., Bucks county, shall hold their election at the house of ISAAC W. JAMES. That the township of Delaware, Mercer county, is hereby erected into a separate election district, and the electors shall hold their elections at the public house now occupied by ROBERT M'KEAN. That the township of Corydon, M'Kean county, be erected into a separate election district, and the electors shall hold their elections at the house now or lately of SAMUEL MORRISON. That the electors of Union Twp., Schuylkill county, shall hold their elections at the house of JOHN EISENHAUER. That the township of Rush, Schuylkill county is hereby erected into a separate election district, and the electors shall hold their elections at the house of JOHN BRAUS. That the township of Schuylkill, Schuylkill county, except the part annexed to Pottsville election district, is erected into a separate election district, and the electors shall hold their elections at the house if FREDERICK BENSINGER, innkeeper. That Barree twp., Huntingdon county, shall be a separate election district, and the electors shall hold their election at the house of JOHN HARPER, in the town of Salsbury. That part of Woodbury twp., Huntingdon county, lying south of on the summit of Tussy's mountain, thence west to include the house of JOSEPH EVERHART, and south of the houses of AARON BURNS, JOHN DITCH and PETER SORRICK, so as to include the powder mill on Piney creek, and thence on the summit of Canoe mountain, shall be a separate election district, and the electors shall hold their election at the house of CASPER DELLING JR. That Limestone and Tionista townships, Warren county, are erected into a separate election district, and the electors shall hold their elections at the house now occupied by HENRY M'GEE in Limestone Twp. That Menallen twp., Fayette county, is erected into a separate election district, and the electors shall hold their elections at the house now occupied by ISAAC JACKSON. That the township of Leboeuff, Erie county, is erected into a separate election district, and the electors shall hold their election at the house now occupied by RICHARD ALLEN. That the electors of Waterford twp., Erie county, shall hold their elections at the house now occupied by THOMAS KING, in the town of Waterford. That the electors of Fallowfield twp., Washington county, shall hold their election at the house now occupied by ABRAHAM FRYE. That the township of East Finley, Washington county, is hereby erected into a separate election district, and the electors shall hold their elections at the house now occupied by HENRY EULOW SEN. That the township of West Finley, Washington county, is hereby erected into a separate election district, and the electors shall hold their elections at the house now occupied by JOHN SUTHERLAND. That the electors of that part of Pitt twp., who have voted in the east ward of the city of Pittsburg, residing within the following boundaries, shall hold their elections at the house now occupied by JOSHUA KAY, and owned by JOHN ANDERSON, known as the "Fountain Inn." Eastern line of Pittsburg, thence north to Northern Liberties, to corner of BOYLE IRWIN's land, to corner of Springfield farm belonging to _____ O'HARA's heirs, to Two Mile Run, by ____ ROUP's mill, to HENRY FULTON's farm house, thence to WILLIAM KNOX's farm house on the Four Mile run, thence down the Monongahela river. That the electors of that part of the lower district of St. Clair twp., Allegheny county, not included in the borough of Birmingham, shall hold their elections at the house now occupied by JOHN OBEY. That all the following parts of the townships of Juniata, Saville, Tyrone, and Wheatfield, Perry county, shall form a separate election district, beginning at the mouth of Little Buffaloe creek, Juniata Twp., thence to the house of JOHN SMITH, in Saville twp., thence in a straight line to the house of ABRAHAM KISTLER, in Tyrone twp., thence to JACOB SHATTO's saw mill, down the summit of the Iron ridge to the house of JOHN GREER, in Wheatfield twp., along the summit of Dick's hill to _____ JOHNSTON's saw mill, to Dick's Gap in Juniata twp., along the summit of the Mahonoy Hill, to the house of ALEXANDER WATSON, on the bank of the Juniata river, thence to the beginning, and the qualified voters shall hold thier elections at the court house in Bloomfield. That the unincorporated part of Penn twp., Philadelphia county, shall be a separate election district, and the electors shall hold their elections at the Lamb Tavern, now occupied by JOHN HARDY, situate on the continuation of Canal Street. That the name and style of the borough of Greersburg, Beaver county, is hereby changed to the borough of Darlington, and so much of Little Beaver twp., Beaver county, included in the following: Beginning at Big Beaver line, including the house of JOHN SHARP, west including the houses of FRANCIS CHATLEY, HENRY VEON, and JOSEPH DILWORTH, to the state line, down to South Beaver twp., to the place of beginning, are hereby erected into a separate election district, and the electors shall hold thier elections ath the academy in the town of Darlington. That the electors of Versailles Twp., Allegheny county, shall hold their elections at the house formerly occupied by JAMES ALEXANDER, in the town of M'Keesport. That the electors of the borough of Birmingham, Allegheny county, shall hold their elections at the house now occupied by DOMINIC O'CONNER, in said borough. That the electors of Muddy creek twp., Butler county, shall hold their elections at the house of EVAN LEWIS in the town of Prospect. That the electors of the township of Washington, Lycoming county, shall hold their elections at the house now occupied by SAMUEL EASON. That the electors of Elkland twp., Tioga county, shall hold their elections at the house now occupied by CYPREAN WRIGHT. That the electors of Manheim twp., Lancaster county, shall hold their elections at the house of WILLIAM FORNEY, in Neffsville. That the electors of Lower Mahantongo, Schuylkill county shall hold their election at the house of JOHN DIETER. 6 Apr 1830. 170. An act for the relief of PETER AURAND, late deputy marshal of Berks and Schuylkill Counties, and to authorise the Auditor General to settle the account of NATHIEL BROOKE, JOHN MITCHEL and FRANCIS W. RAWLE. Whereas Peter Aurand, of the borough of Reading, was deputy marshal for Berks and Schuylkill counties, in the year 1817 and received different courts martial suits of persons who had beeen fined for non performance of militia duty, during the late war with Great Britain traveled trying to collect said fine amounting to $698,84 and as Peter Aurand collected fines to the amount of $2,722, which was ordered to be repaid to the several persons from whom it was collected. On 1 Nov 1825 the account of Peter Aurand was settled and there appears to be due to the commonwealth $6,346.78 1/2. Peter Aurand of Berks County shall be allowed a credit for $800.00 on the judgment against him obtained in Berks County Court. The Auditor General is hereby authorized to audit and adjust the accounts of Nathaniel Brooke, late inspect of the first brigade, third division, Pa. Militia, for his services and expenses in four suits in the court of common pleas of Chester county for the recovery of militia fines against certain delinquents, as well as his expenses and services in the prosecution of these suits before the supreme court of the eastern district. The Auditor General is authorized to settle and adjust the accounts of John Mitchell and Francis W. Rawle, for stage fare and expenses incurred in the examination of the works of the Delaware and Hudson canal company. 6 Apr 1830. 172. An act to incorporate the Delaware and Susquehanna railroad company. That DAVID SCOTT, and HENRY HARMANS of Luzerne county, NATHANIEL B. ELDRED and JOHN ROOSA, of Wayne county, OLIVER S. DIMMICK, MOSES KELLAM JR., and DANIEL M. BRODHEAD of Pike county, are hereby appointed commissioners, to make a complete railroad, commencing on the Delaware river not more then 10 miles above the town of Milford, Pike county, thence at a point on the Lackawanock, near the Susquehanna, in Luzerne county. 6 Apr 1830 175. For the appointment of Commissioners to run, mark and fix the division line between the township of Cattawissa, in the county of Columbia, and the township of Shamokin, in Northumberland county. That ELIAS HOYT, of Luzerne county, and JOSEPH WHITTACRE of Lycoming county, and JOHN HAYES, Esquire, of Union County are appointed commissioners. 7 Apr 1830. 177. An act authorizing FREDERICK HILL to appeal in a certain case. Frederick Hill, of Oley Twp. in the county of Berks, a few years ago an injustice was done him by the auditors in the settlement of his accounts as one of the supervisors of the highways in the year 1818 of said township. Therefore he is permitted to appeal and file in the court of common pleas in Berks County against township supervisors. If necessary to make payment to him the overseers in addition to the ordinary taxes, shall assess and collect a sum sufficient to enable them to may payment. 7 Apr 1830. 178. An act for the relief of MELISSA L. MOORE, of the county of Philadelphia. Whereas MELISSA L. WARWICK, of Philadelphia County (now Melissa L. Moore) by indenture dated 12 Apr 1826, recorded at Philadelphia in deed book GWR, #10, pg. 295, granted all her estate to MARY BROWN of the same county in trust, and as they are desirous of letting out on ground rent forever; several vacant ground lots. Melissa L. Moore is authorized to do so on lots, 1) west side of Sixth St. between Coates St. and Poplar Lane, in Spring Garden District containing in front 100 feet,2) East side of Sixth Street, between Coates Street and Poplar Lane in the Northern Liberties, 100 feet front, 3) East side of Delaware Second Street, between Brown St. and Poplar Lane in the Northern Liberties, 20 feet front. Husband of Melissa, JAMES MOORE. Mary Brown may sell any part of trust estate that is sufficient to pay the sum of $2000.00 mortgage debt due CLEMENT REMINGTON recorded in mortgage book GWR #5, pg. 201, dated 27 Jan 1826. 7 Apr 1830. 179. An act authorizing the executor of JACOB MILLER, late of Lancaster county, deceased to sell and convey certain real estate. HENRY MILLER, executor of the last will and testament of Jacob Miller, late of the city of Lancaster, county of Lancaster, dec. to authorized to sell and convey right, title and interest to a certain plantation, in Martick Twp. Lancaster County, bounded by lands late of ADAM SHOFESTALL, and others containing 220 acres. 7 Apr 1830. 182. An act for the relief of JOSEPH PIPES and FREDERICK LEADER, soldiers and ELIZABETH WELSCH and ELIZABETH BOUGH, widows of soldiers of the revolutionary war. The State Treasurer is authorized to pay to Joseph Pipes, of Washington County and Frederick Leader of York County, soldiers of the revolutionary war, forty dollars each immediately, and an annuity of forty dollars each payable half yearly, during life to commence on the 1 Jan 1830. The State Treasurer is authorized to pay to Elizabeth Welsch, of Franklin County, the widow of a revolutionary soldier, or to her order forty dollars immediately and an annuity of forty dollars payable half yearly, during life to commence on 1 Jan 1830. The State Treasurer is authorized to pay to Elizabeth Bough, of the city of Lancaster, widow of JOHN BOUGH, a soldier of the revolutionary war, forty dollars as compensation for the revolutionary service of her said husband and as a gratuity. 7 Apr 1830. 183. An act for the relief of PHILIP RENN and FREDERICK GUMP, soldiers of the revolutionary war and granting compensation to MARY BAKER, the widow of ANDREW M'GAHEY for a tract of donation land. The State Treasurer is authorized to pay to Philip Renn, of Northumberland county and Frederick Gump, of Greene county, soldiers of the revolutionary war forty dollars each immediately and an annuity of forty dollars each payable half yearly during life, to commence 1 Jan 1830. The State Treasurer is authorized to pay Mary Baker, formerly the widow of Andrew M'Gahey, a soldier of the revolutionary war, $200.00 in full compensation for a tract of donation land. 7 Apr 1830. 184. An act to authorize CHARLES A. BARNITZ and J. SCHMIDT, committee of the person and estate of THOMAS PROWELL, of York county, to purchase real estate. They are authorized to purchase for the person and estate of Thomas Prowell, of Fairview Twp. York County, a lunatic, a suitable farm, stock and farming utensils, not to exceed the value of $5000.00 out of the funds belonging to Thomas to be a permanent home for himself and his family. 7 Apr 1830. 185. An act to legitimate the natural children of JOHN EDWARDS. Whereas John Edwards, late of Lancaster County died intestate, in 1825 and there will be a small overplus after paying all debts. He left a wife named MARY EDWARDS by whom he had 5 children, all of whom were born prior to the intermarriage of John Edwards and Mary his wife. Therefore DAVID EDWARDS, FRANKLIN EDWARDS, JOHN EDWARDS JR., THOMAS EDWARDS and ELIZABETH EDWARDS, now intermarried with SAMUEL STEHLE, be considered legitimate children of John Edwards dec. and shall be capable of receiving and inheriting all property to all intents and purposes as if said children had been born in lawful wedlock. 7 Apr 1830. 187. An act for the relief of JAMES MOORE, DAVID BLAKELY, JOHN LOCKART and JOSEPH ALGIER, soldiers of the revolutionary war. The State Treasurer is authorized to pay James Moore of Beaver County, David Blakely of Northampton County, John Lockart and Joseph Algier of Lancaster County, soldiers of the revolutionary war, forty dollars each immediately as a gratuity and compensation in full for their revolutionary services. 7 Apr 1830. 188. An act for the relief of SAMUEL DAWEES and NATHANIEL IRWIN, soldiers, and MARGARET IRWIN, the widow of a soldier of the revolutionary war. The State Treasurer is authorized to pay Samuel Dewees of Baltimore County, state of Maryland, 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 1830. The State Treasurer is authorized to pay Nathaniel Irwin of Chester County, a soldier of the revolutionary war, or to his order, forty dollars as a gratuity and full compensation for his revolutionary services. The State Treasurer is authorized to pay Margaret Irwin of Philadelphia county, forty dollars as a gratuity and compensation for services performed by her late husband, CAPTAIN JAMES IRWIN, in the revolutionary war. 189. An act to incorporate the Wallenpaupack Improvement Company. That NATHANIEL B. ELDRED, DAVID NOBLE and JEREMIAH BENNET of Wayne county, JAMES M. PORTER and EVAN REES of Northampton county, are hereby appointed commissioners to make a complete canal or slack water navigation or railroad from the Delaware and Hudson canal, near the mouth of the Wallenpaupack, to Cobb's Gap, and to any coal beds on the western side of the Moosic or Lacawannock mountain, in the township of Blakely, Luzerne county, with dams, locks, sluices, inclined planes, engines, devices or other works. to make use of the water. 7 Apr 1830. 190. An act to incorporate the Lykens valley railroad company, in Dauphin county. That HENRY SHRINER, HENRY SHEAFFER, SIMON SALLADE, JAMES BUCHANAN, SAMUEL FANCE, DANIEL N.L. REUTTER, of Dauphin county, SIMON GRATZ and JOHN BARBER of Columbia, Lancaster county, are hereby appointed commissioners to survey and lay down single or double track railroad beginning near Millersburg, Dauphin county, to Short mountain. 7 Apr 1830. 191. An act erecting the town of Petersburg, in the county of Huntingdon, into a borough. That GEORGE RUNG and JAMES DEARMOND shall publish and superintend the first election. 7 Apr 1830. 194. An act to incorporate the Beaver Meadow railroad and coal company. That JACOB HOLGATE, JOHN PURDON, SAMUEL BADGER, and JOHN CONRAD of Philadelphia, WILLIAM G. SCOTT, JOEL JONES, and OWEN RICE from Northampton county, are hereby appointed commissioners. 7 Apr 1830. RESOLUTIONS 7. Resolution relative to certain obstructions in the rivers Lackawaxen and Delaware, erected by the Hudson and Delaware canal and railroad company. That JOHN WILSON, FRANCIS W. RAWLE and JOHN MITCHELL, esquires, are hereby appointed engineers to make full examination and report within 25 days whether the channal of the rivers or improvements of MAURICE WURTZ, or any other rendered the rivers less safe for navigation, and it shall be the duty of the company to erect locks to provide for descent of boats and crafts. 6 Feb 1830. 11. Resolution relative to certain papers in the Auditor General's office, and certain transactions of the late JOHN NICHOLSON. The Auditor General is authorized to file all papers relating to debt due to the state by the late John Nicholson, to such lands that were sold by the commonwealth to pay or satisfy said debt. To check how these titles were acquired and to check any claims of people against these lands. 7 Apr 1830. SAMUEL M'KEAN, Secretary of the Commonwealth. Harrisburg, 13 May 1830.