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And be it further enacted, That whenever a Railroad shall cross any Highway for Carts or Carriages, the Proprietors of the said Railroad shall make and maintain good and sufficient Gates at each of the said Crossings, and shall employ good and proper Persons to attend to the opening and shutting of such Gates, so that the Persons, Carts, or Carriages passing along such Road shall not be exposed to any Danger or Damage by the passing of any Carriages or Engines along the said Railroad ; and any Complaint for any Neglect in respect of the said Gates shall be made within Ten Days after the said Neglect, to One Justice, who may summon the Party so complained against to appear before the Justices at their next Special Sessions for the Highways, who shall hear and decide upon the said Complaint, and the Proprietor so offending shall forfeit any Sum not exceeding Five Pounds.
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