It shall be lawful for the Common Council to establish and construct landings, wharves and docks on any ground, street or alley which does or shall belong to said Town, and to repair, alter and remove any building, wharf or dock, and to collect a reasonable tax on vessels coming to or using the same; and shall have power to pass and enforce such ordinance as shall be proper to keep the same in good order and repair; to preserve peace and good order at the same and regulate the manner in which they shall be used; it shall also have power to appoint a wharfmaster if the same shall be deemed necessary, or to confer that duty upon any other officer, and to prescribe the duties of such acting wharfmaster, fix his fees and make all regulations in respect thereto as it may deem necessary.