Section II Proviso respecting towing upon the Lands of W. Gage Esq.

But forasmuch as a great Part of the Lands and Grounds of William Gage Esquire and of severall other Persons lying adjacent to the said River are alwaies severall and of great Value It is therefore hereby enacted That soe farr as the Watermen or Boatemen shall hale or tow upon such of the Lands or Grounds of the said William Gage or of any other Person as aforesaid the said Henry Ashley his Heires and Assignes at his or their owne proper Costs and Charges shall make and maintaine a sufficient Ditch betweene such Haling Way or Towing-Path and the Residue of the Lands and Grounds of the said William Gage or of any other Person as aforesaid lying more distant from the said River or navigable Passages Any thing herein contained to the contrary notwithstanding