JOHN LEE CARROLL, ESQUIRE, GOVERNOR. 615

Scales, located at the corner of Buren and Monu-
ment streets, to remove thereto, and perform such
duties as are now required of the Weigher, and re-
ceive the same for the inspection or weighing of
hay and straw or other products as are now allowed.
SEC. 3. And be it further enacted, That upon comple-
tion of the aforesaid scales, the commissioners shall
advertise the scales, building and lot of the present	Advertise for
Eastern Hay Scales, situated at the corner of Buren	public auction
and Monument streets, for public auction at least
ten days, in at least two of the daily newspapers
published in Baltimore city, and shall sell the same
at public auction to the highest bidder for cash;
provided, however, that the said commissioners shall	Proviso.
have the power to withdraw the said property if in
their judgment the highest bid therefor is below the
real value of the property, and upon the payment of
the purchase money by the purchaser or purchasers,
the commissioners, or a majority of them, are here-
by empowered to make deed for the same, and after
paying the advertising and commission of sale, shall
return the balance to the Treasurer of the State.
SEC. 4. Be it enacted, On fulfillment of all the
duties, required by this act, the Comptroller shall	Issue warrant
issue his warrant on the Treasurer for one hundred
dollars to each of the commissioners for their services.
SEC. 5. And be it enacted, That the sum of money
hereby appropriated, seven thousand dollars shall	Cover the pur-
cover the purchase of lot, erection of building and	chase.
scales, and all the appurtenances and belongings
necessary to put the said Eastern Hay Scales in effec-
tive operation.
SEC. 6. Be it enacted, That this act shall take effect	In force.
upon and after its passage.
Approved April 8, 1876.