Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-14
REGULATIONS CONCERNING HACKS
t,gV 4 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 10 such carriage
or, if there be no lamps the numbers shall be con-
spicuousiy painted on each side Of the drivers
box. 4fa 4 E.E
In case any stranger or other person feels him
self aggreved by any haek-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
half ....................... 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-
ned. ........................g 124
The above Are the rates allowed between day.
break and O'Clock p. M. Alter s p. M. the rates
of fare allowed are follows:
For each passenger for not over one
mile and a half. ................... 371cents.
For one and half miles, and not over
three miles,. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. IS
For detentions, for each quarter Of an
nour. ......... ...s.......s...... lS4
RIGHTs OF. PERSONS HIRNe HAcKs.-When
more than two persons are in a 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. esq tQ btfh
Hackmen are allowed TO receive greater COM
pensaton than is fixed by law If il be voluntarily
offered by the passenger; but If he receive the
same without informing the passenger that tits
greater than his legal fare, he is guilty of having
demanded the illegal fare. js
In CASES OF REFUSAL by HAcKMEN TO TAKE Pas
sENeERs.-Hackmen are required by law 10 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. rnt 49, tea
~ When haclsrian 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 tf Eft ~
Fit should appear that the plea of previous
engagement was false one, or that the nforma-
ton of the name and residence ofthe person given
by the hackman was false, then the hackman
incurs apcnalty Olive dollars M
PENALTY ron DEMANDING ILLEGAL FART--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. Mr
Where Illegal fare is demanded or received of
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. II frFfsfttf q II Ne III st5G
e SIxeHse-The rates of fare and all the other con-
the regulation of hackney carriages, apply TO oil
sleghs running for hire within the city Of Wash
ington. ngai 80 ,fasssf @
DRIvxRs.-No person under sixteen years Of age
isalIowed by law 10 drive any hack cab, or sleigh
for hire in this city, under penalty of five dollars
How TO VIrDrcATE THE LAw.--Strangcrs 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
lpO u<,ff
hack, and Immediately inform the police officer
whose duty u II to be in attendance at the depot.
That officer will protect the passenger from impo-
ston, secure him hack and prosecute the Of
Tending hackman.
Any refusal or neglect by the police officer at 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 L IL TO ascertain whether the fare demanded
be illegal, and IL so, to prosecute the offending
hackman.
. ARBLE MANTLEs.--Marble works.
1Nl The subscriber begs leave TO inform. his
risnds and the public that he has increased his
stock Of Marble Nantes, comprising Sienna,
Brockedela, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble, richly carved and plain, OF the best
quality newest style, and superior finish, which he
pliers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu-
nents, Tornbs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sills lintcls, steps, and plat
orms; Marble tile, counter and table tops soap
tone, cacincd plaster, So 70 Per barrel
Also on hand large lot Of Connecticut Brown
stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
,uilding purposes. He invites the attention OF
,uders and others to his stock, and will endeavor
O give satisfaction to all who may favor him with
heir orders.
WIN. RUTHERFORD.
On + ST., bet. 18th and 18th.
Oct e-6m. (m) 4
NOR sALE.--several fine Building Lots
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