For the purposes of this Act the expression " warrant for goods " means any document or writing, being evidence of the title of any person therein named, or his assigns, or the holder thereof, to the property in any goods, wares, or merchandise lying in any warehouse or dock, or upon any wharf, and signed or certified by or on behalf of the person having the custody of the goods, wares, or merchandise.

The duty upon a warrant for goods may be denoted by an adhesive stamp, which is to be cancelled by the persou by whom the instrument is made, executed, or issued.

Every person who makes, executes, or issues, or receives or takes by way of security or indemnity, any warrant for goods not being duly stamped, shall incur a fine of twenty pounds.