. . "VIII. And be it further Enacted by the Authority aforesaid, That no Master, Commander or other person belonging to any Vessel whatsoever trading into this Governm't shall cast or throw over board into any of the Channels or Navigable Waters leading into any of the Harbours or ports of this Governm't any Stones or other Ballast whatsoever, under the penalty of ten pounds, to be recovered by Action" . . . .