Washington sentinel., 1854-07-23
REGULATIONS CONCERNING HACKS
AND HACKMEN

How TO Know WHO THE HAcKMAN Is.--Au 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 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-drver, 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 %
When detained on route over five min
utes, driver TO be allowed, in addi-
ton, for each quarter of an hour de-
ned, Ia
The above are the rates allowed between day
break and o'clock p M. Ater B r. M the rates
of fare allowed are as follows:
For each passenger for not over one
mile aud half. 5T1 cents
For one and half miles, and not over
three miles. ...........-........... 10
For detentions, for each quarter Of an
hour.. ,................'... log
RIGHTS OF PERSONS HIRING HAcKs-When
more than two persons are in a hack the driver is
not permitted 10 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 tho
fare Of three persons.
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 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
sKNeERs.-Hackmcn 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.
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, OF that the informa-
ton 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.
Where illegal fare is demanded or received Of a
stranger, er 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
SLx1eHs-The rates of fare and all the other con-
dtons, TERMS and penalties, prescribed by law for
the regulation Of hackney carriages, apply 70 ali
sleighs running for hire within the city Of Wash
ington.
DRIvKRs.--No person under sixteen years Of age
is.aowed by law TO drive any hack, cab, or sleigh
for hire in this city, under penalty Of FIVE dollars.
How TO VINDIcATR THE LAw.--Strangers and
others arriving in the city by the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad, who shall apply TO a hackman for
the Of his vehicle and be refused, who shalt
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 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 refusal or 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 steamboafs
or other places from whom illegal fare is demanded
will apply TO the police officer in attendance whose
duty II is 10 ascertain whether the fare demanded
be illegal, and II so, TO prosecute the Offending
hackman.
MARBLE MANTLEs.--M Marble works----
lvl The subscriber begs leave 10 inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock OF Marble Mantles, 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.
Marble for window ss, ntels, steps, and plat.
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops soap
stone. calcined plaster, 80 rs per barrel
Also on hand q large lot OF Connecticut Brown
stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building purposes. He invites the attention OF
builders and others 10 his stock, and will endsavor
70 give satisfaction 10 all who may favor him with