Washington sentinel., 1854-06-18
REGULATIONS CONCERNING HACKS
AND HACKMEN

How TO Know WHO THE HAcKMAN Is.-An 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 on the front
and side of each lamp attached to such carriage
or, if there be no lamps the numbers shall be
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 to 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
hall .......... ...................... 80 cents.
Over one and half miles, and not over
three miles % "a"
When detained on route over five min
utes, driver to be allowed, in add-
tion, for each quarter of an hour de-
n ned.... .................... ia
The above are the rates allowed between day.
break and o'clock p. M After P. NJ the rates
of fare allowed are as follows:
For each passenger for not over one
mile and half. f................... 373 cents.
For one and half miles, and not over
three miles. .......... 10
For detentions, for each quarter of an
hour. 1S4
RIGHTs OF PERSONS HIRING HAcKs-When
more than two persons in a hack the driver is
not permitted TO take up another passenger with
out the consent of persons already in his hack.
When any number of persons employ hack
senger, provided the occupant will pay him the
fare OF three persons.
Hackmen are allowed TO receive greater COM
pensation than is fixed by law if it be voluntarily
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 HAcKMENTo TAKE PAS
sENGERs.-Hackmen are required by law to carry
all passengers rendering them the legal fare unless
fNrt tbnt
port passengers offering him the fare, under a
penalty OF five dollars
When hackman shall refuse to take passcn-
gers, on the plea of a 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.
II 1t should appear that the plea of previous
engagement was false one, or that the informa-
tion Of the and residence of the person given
by the hackman was false, then the hackman
incurs penalty offve dollars.
PENALTY FOR DEMANDING ILLEGAL FARE-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.
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, or ten dollars for each
offence.
SLEIGHs.-The rates of fare and all the other con-
dtions terms, and penalties prescribed by law for
the regulation Of hackney carriages, apply to all
seighs running for hire within the city of Wash
ington.
DRIvERs.--No person under sixteen years of age
is.allowed by law 10 drive any hack, cab sleigh
for hire in this city, under penalty of five dollars.
How TO V1NDIcATE THE LAw--Strangers and
others arriving in the city by the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad, who shall apply to a hackman for
the use Of his vehicle and be refused who shall
be asked and required TO pay over and above the
legal rates Of fare will observe the number on the
hack, and Immediately inform the police officer
whose duty il is to 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 refusal or neglect by the police officer at the
lepot to execute the law in this respect he knows
will be followed promptly by his dismissal
Strangers reaching the depot from steamboats,
,r other places from whom illegal fare is demanded
will apply TO the police officer in attendance, whose
luty il is TO ascertain whether the fare demanded
,e illegal, and if so, TO prosecute the offending
lackman.
MARBLE MANTLES.-Marble works.
lXl The subscriber begs leave TO inform his
riends and the public that he has increased his
took Of Marble Mantles, comprising Sienna,
5rockedeia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
Hack marble, richly carved and plain Of the best
uallty, newest style, and superior fnish which he
hers Tor sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu-
nents, Toinbs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sills, hntels, steps, and plat
orms; Marble tile, counter and table tops soap
tone, calclned plaster, 50 IS PER barrel.
Also on hand large lot Of Connecticut Browa
tone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
uilding purposes. He invites the attention OF
uilders and others to his stock and will endeavor
} give satisfaction TO all who may favor him with
ieir orders.
VIM. RUTHERFORD
On Z ST., bet. 18th and 18Th.
Oct 9-6m. (m)
LNOR sALE.--Several fine Building Lots
in Square 27e. Inquire Of MIR. D. w. Spsld