be constructed in the city of Baltimore; on the
most advantageous terms according to their judg-
ment, a first class steam vessel of such model and
with such machinery and equipment as they may
deem most suitable for the purpose of keeping open
and free from ice, the harbor of the city of Balti-
more and the access thereto in all weather and un-
der all circumstances.

Sec. 3. And be it enacted. That the said Board
are further authorized and directed to appoint a
suitable superintendent of the construction and
management of the said steamer, as well as suita-
ble officers and crew for her navigation, at such
reasonable salaries as the said Board may deter-
mine, subject to removal, in the discretion of said
Board, and also to make, and cause to be obeyed
and executed all such rules and regulations as they
may consider necessary and proper for the control
and direction of the said steamer and all per-
sons connected with her in and about the service
aforesaid. And the said Board are further re-
quired to cause the said steamer to be employed,
so far as they may deem prudent and proper, during
the season when the said harbor may be unobstruct-
ed, in. towing; vessels and aiding and promoting
the ingress and egress of the same to and from the
said harbor, and in and upon the Chesapeake Bay,
and Patapsco River, at such moderate rates as they
may establish, regard being had to the interests

Superinten-
dent and Offi-
cer.

and facilities of commerce; provided always, that
said steamer shall not be so employed in anywise
during the season when her serviced as an ice-
breaker shall be needed, except in the case of ves-
sels in distress bound to or from said city, in which
service she may be employed by the Board at any
time when her services, if any, shall be compen-
sated only as in the nature of towage, and not sal-
vage services.

Proviso.

Sec. 4. And be it enacted, That a majority of
said Board shall constitute a quorum, and deter-
mine the action of the same; they shall report
their proceedings to the General Assembly and the
Mayor and City Council of Baltimore at the regu-
lar sessions thereof, and shall render an annual
account of their receipts and disbursements to the
accounting officers of the State and city respec-

Annual Statement
of re-
ceipts and ex-
penditures.