Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-30
REGULATIONS CONCERNING HACKS
AND HACKMEN.

How TO Know WHO THE HICKMAN rs.--An hacks
are required to be licensed, and 10 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-
spicuously painted on each side OF the drivers
box.
In case any stranger or other person feels HIM
self aggrieved by any hack-driver, let him obtain
the number Of the hack. How 10 reach him with
the law is hereafter pointed out. ee
RATES OF FARE ALLOWED BY LAw.-For each
passenger for any distance not over one mile and
a hall ...... 20 GEMS.
Over one and half miles, and not over Na
three miles ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 30
When detained on route over five min
utes driver 10 be allowed, in addi
ton, for each quarter Of an hour de-
ned. .............---...s.... l2t
The above are the rates allowed between day
break and s O'Clock p. M. After s p. M. the rates
of fare allowed are as follows:
For each passenger for not over one
mile and haf....... 373 cents.
For one and half miles, and not over
three miles, 10
For detentions, for each quarter Of an
observation-disclosures. ....s.... lS4
RIeHrs OF PKRsoEs, HIRNe 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 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 10 receive greater com.
pensaiion than is fixed by law IL il be voluntarily
offered by the passenger; but II he receive the
same without informing the passenger that il is
greater than his legal fare he Is guilty Of having
| demanded the Illegal fare. 3,
| In CASES OF REFUSAL BY HAcKMKE TO TAKE PAS
sENGERs-Hackmen are required by law to carry
all passengers rendering them the legal fare, unless
previously engaged for the time necessary 10 trans
port passengers offering him the fare, under
| penalty of five dollars. sr 3 80 lslt454t j
When hackman shall refuse TO take passen-
gers on the plea Of previous engagement he is
required 10 give the name and residence OF the
person by whom he IA so engaged, under penalty
Of FIVE dollars. 49, 1890
lit should appear that the plea OF a previous
engagement was false one, or that the informa-
ton Of the name and residence Of the person given
by the hackman was false, then tho hackman
incurs penalty Olive dollars. i.a
PENALTY FOR DEMANDING ILLEGAL FARR.--The
penalty for demanding higher rate Of fare for the
transportation OF passengers, is Eve 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
stranger orany person who shall not at the time
have resided twelve months in the city, the pen
atty for so doing is double OF ten dollars Tor each
offence. - tt.ss.s{
sLueHs-The rates offare and all the other con.
ollI0ns, terms ana penhltcs prescribed Dy law for
the regulation Of hackney carriages, apply 10 OIL
seighs running for hire within the city Of Wash
ington
DRrvKRs.-No person under sixteen year. Of age
Swallowed by law TO drive any hack, cab, or sleigh
for hire IN this city under penalty OF five dollars
How TO VrDIoArE THE LAw,-Strangcrs and
others arriving in the city by the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad, who shall apply 10 hacLman for
the Of his vehicle and be refused OF who shall
be asked and required 20 pay over and above the
legal rates offsre, will observe the number ON the
hack, and Immediately inform the police officer
whose duty il is 10 be in attendance al the depot.
That officer will protect the passenger from impo-
siton, secure him hack and prosecute the Of
Tending hackman.
ANY refusal OF neglect by the police officer a, the
depot 10 execute the law in this respect he knows
will be followed promptly by his dismissal
Strangers reaching the depot from steamboats,
or other places from whom illegal fare is demanded
will apply to the police officer in attendance whose
duty i is TO ascertain whether the fare demanded
be illegal, and If SO, TO prosecute the offending
hackman.
MARBLE MANTLEs.-MarbIe works.
ltl The subscriber begs leave 70 inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock OF Marble Nantes, comprising Sienna,
brockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble, richly carved and plain, Of the best
quality, newest style, and superior finish which he
offers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu-
ments Tombs, and Hcadstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble Tor window sils, linies, steps, and plat
forms Marble tile, counter and table tops soap
stone calclned plaster, 50 rs per barrel
Also on hand large LOT Of Connecticut Browa
Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building purposes He invites the attention OF
builders and others 70 his stock, and will cndcavor
70 give satisfaction 10 all who may favor him With
their orders.
WIN. RUTHERFORD.
On st., bet 18th and 1850.
Oct. s--6m. (m)
INoR sALE.--severaf fine building Lots