The Hull Dues Act, 1852
WHEREAS the Mayor, Aldermen, and Burgesses of the Borough of Kingston-upon-Hull (herein-after called the Corporation) claim to be entitled to demand and take certain Tolls, Rates, and Duties, and among them certain Dues called Import Dues, Export Dues, Water Bailiff Dues, Anchorage Dues, Jettage Dues, Hostage Dues, and Ballast Dues, payable in respect of Goods imported into and exported from, and on Ships entering Inwards and clearing Outwards at the Port of Hull (in this Act called the Port)...