Washington sentinel., 1854-06-30
REGULATIONS CONCERNING HACKS
AND HACkMEN stA tNE

How TO Know WHO THE HAcKMAN 1s.-Ali 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 con-
spcuously painted on each side of the drivers
box. M
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
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- aaa
ned... ......... ....ss....... l24
The above are the rates allowed between day.
break and 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 half. alf.................... 372 Cents.
For one and half miles, and not over
three miles. ....................... 75 !"
For detentions, for each quarter of an
hour. ..............,......... 1S4
RIcHrs OF Persons HIRING HAcKs--When
more than two persons 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. ss
Hackmen are allowed to receive greater COM
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 il is
greater than his legal fare, he is guilty Of having
demanded the illegal fare.
In CASES OF REFUSAL BY HAcKafEN TO TAXI Pas
sENGERs.- .--Hackmen are required by law 10 carry
all passengers rendering them the legal fare, unless
previously engaged for the time necessary to trans-
port passengers offering him the fare, under a
penalty OF five dollars
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.
s # il should appear that the plea Of previous
engagement was false one, or that the informa-
tlon Of the name and residence Of the person given
by the hackman was false, then the hackman
incurs penalty of Eve dollars. y.
PENALTY FOR DEMANDING HLraAL FARx.--Thc
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. ss III
Where Illegal fare is demanded or received of
stranger or any person who shall mol at the time
have resided twelve months in the CITY, the ben.
atty for so doing is Double or ten dollars for each
offence. ips s8T sss- 81
SLEleHs.-The rates of fare and all the other con-
dtons terms, and penalties, prescribed by law for
me regulation Of hackney carriages, apply 10 all
sleghs running for hire within the city Of Wash
ington. lie y
DRrvERs.-No person under sixteen wears Of age
ls.aowed by law 10 drive any hack, cab, or sleigh
for hire lnthis city, under penalty Of Eve dollars.
how TO vINpIcATE 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 or 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
hat officer will protect the passenger from inpo-
ston, secure him hack, and prosecute the Of
Tending hackman. 04ssf@
Any refusal 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,
Or other places from whom illegal fare Is demanded
will apply to the police officer in attendance, whose
duty IL is to ascertain whether the fare demanded
oe Illegal and if 50, 70 prosecute the offending
1ackman.
. ARBLE MANTLEs..- Marble works
ll The subscriber begs leave to inform his
,,ock 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
'ners Tor sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu-
m,ents, ,ss, Iombs, and Headsione Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sills, intels, steps, and plat
orms; Marble tile, counter and table tops soap
tone, calcined plaster, 80 rs PER barrel.
Also on hand q large LOT Of Connecticut Brown
hone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
uilding purposes He invites the sticn,ion o,
uilders and others 10 his stock, and viii endeavor
, give satisfaction 10 all who may favor him " IN
heir orders.
WIN. RUTHERFORD.
IS On E st., bet 12th and 13.a
Oct 9--6m. fm)
[NON SALE@--ScveraI line Bufiding Lots
z IL square 27Q. Inquire of Mr.. ID. W.Spaid