Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-31
CONCERNING HACKS
AND HACKMEN

How TO Know WHO THE HICKMAN Is.-All hacks
are required TO be licensed, and to have the num-
Der Of their licenses TO be painted in black figures
of not less than two inches in depth, the front
and side of each lamp attached to such carriage;
or, if there be no lamps, the numbers shall be con-
spcuousy painted on each side Of the drivers
box.
In case any stranger or other person feels him
self aggreved by any hack-driver, let him obtain
the number of the hack How 10 reach him with
the law is hereafter pointed out.
RATES OF FARE ALLOWED BY LAw.-For each
passenger for any distance not over one mile and
half. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 20 cents.
Over one and half miles, and not over
three miles. so
When detained on route over five min
utes, driver to be allowed, in addi-
ton, for each quarter Of an hour de-
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The above are the rates allowed between day.
break and O'Clock p. M. After 8 p. M. the rates
of fare allowed are as follows:
For each passenger for not over one
mile and half. ................... 373 cents.
For one and half miles, and not over
three miles. .................... 70
For detentions, for each quarter of an
nour.. .....'.s.... lo1
RIeHTs OF PERSONS HIRING HAcKs.-When
more than two persons are in hack the driver is
not permitted to take up another passenger with
out the consent ofpersons already in his hack.
When any number of persons employ a hack
the driver is not allowed TO take up any other pas
senger, provided the occupant will pay him the
fare of three persons.
Hackmen are allowed to receive greater CON-
pensation than is fixed by law If il be voluntarily
offered by the passenger; but If he receive the
same without informing the passenger that it is
greater than his legal fare, he is guilty Of having
demanded the illegal fare.
In CASES OF REFUSAL BY HAcKMEN TO TAKE PAS
sENGKRs.--Hackmen are required by law to carry
all passengers rendering them the legal fare, unless
previously engaged for the time necessary trans
port passengers offering him the fare, under
penalty of five dollars.
When hackman shall refuse to take passen-
gers on the plea of previous engagement, he is
required TO give the name and residence of the
person BY whom he is SO engaged, under penalty
of FIVE dollars.
engagement was false one, or that the informs-
ton of the name and residence of the person given
by the hackman was false, then the hackman
incurs penalty offve dollars.
PENALTY FOR DEMANDING ILLEGAL FARR--The
penalty for demanding higher rate Of fare for the
transportation of passengers, is five dollars for
each offence; and the person paying the illegal
fare may recover back the amount over and above
the sum allowed by law
Where illegal fare is demanded or received of a
stranger, or any person who shall not at the time
have resided twelve months in the city, the PEN
atty for so doing is double, ten dollars for each
offence.
SLEIeHs.-The rates of fare and all the other con-
utiohs, TERMS, anu Penaltcs prescribed by law f0r
the regulation Of hackney carriages, apply to all
sleighs running for hire within the city Of Wash
ington.
DRIvERs.-No person under sixteen years of age
Swallowed by law TO drive any hack cab or sleigh
for hire in this city, under penalty of five dollars
How TO VINDIcATE THE LAw--Strangers and
others arriving in the city by the baltimore and
Ohio railroad, who shall apply to a hackInan for
the use of his vehicle and be refused or who shall
be asked and required to pay over and above the
legal rates of fare, will observe the number the
hack, and Immediately inform the police officer
whose duty II is 10 be in attendance at the depot.
That officer will protect the passenger from impo-
sition, secure him hack, and prosecute the OF
Tending hackman.
Any refusalor neglect by the police officer at the
depot TO execute the law in this respect he knows
will be followed promptly by his dismissal.
Strangers reaching the depot from steamboats,
Dr. other places from whom illegal fare is demanded
viii apply to the police officer in attendance, whose
1uty II is to ascertain whether the fare demanded
De illegal, and If so, TO prosecute the offending
lackman.
MANILEs.--Marble works.
lu The subscriber begs leave TO inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
'tock OF Marble Nantes, comprising Sienna,
brockedeia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble, richly carved and plain, Of the best
luaty, newest style, and superior finish, which he
pliers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu-
nents, Tombs and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window stills, ntels, steps, and plat
orms Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
tone, calcined plaster, 50 rs per barrel.
Also on hand large lot Of Connecticut Browa
stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
uilding purposes He invites the attention O,
uldcrs and others to his stock, and will endeavor
0 give satisfaction TO all who may favor him W tn