Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-18
CONCERNING HACKS
AND HACKMEN. ~

! How TO KNOW WHO THE HAcKMAN Is.--All hacks
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-
spicuously painted on each side Of the drivers
box. t,4
In case any stranger or other person feels him
self aggreved by any hack-driver, let him obtain
the number of the hack. q 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
nall .....,....... .,..-.....-...... 20 cents.
Over one and half miles, and not over
three miles. .......-.. %
When detained on route overfve min
utes, driver TO be allowed, in addi-
ton, for each quarter Of an hour de-
ned. .....,........... ., 123 I"
The above are the, rates allowed between day:
break and o'clock p. NJ After s r. M. the rates
of fare allowed are as follows: n u.ze
For each passenger for not over one
mile and half. 7icents.
For one and half miles, and not over
three miles. 10
For detentions, for each quarter of an
hour. ...........-.......-. lS3
RIGHrs OF PERSONS HIRING HAcKs.--When
more Than two persons in n 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
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fare of three persons.
Hackmcn are allowed 10 receive a greater COM
pensation than is fixed by law IL 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 gnilty Of having
demanded the illegal fare.
In CASES OF REFUSAL BY HAcKMEN TO TAKK Pas
sENGERs.-1ackmen are required by law 10 carry
all passengers rendering them the legal fare, unless
previously engaged for the time necessary 10 trans
pOr IN he farp
penaly Of FIVE dollars. b'i l1 htf
When a hackman shall refuse 10 take passen-
gers, on the plea Of previous engagement, he is
required TO give the name and residence Of tho
OF Eve dollars.
lift should appear chat the plea Of previous
engagement was false one, that the informa.
ton Of the name and residence OF the person given
by The hackman was false, then the hackman
incurs penalty of five dollars. 19 7i ,Ii ~
I. PENALTY FOR DEMANDING ILLEGAL. FARR.-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. H-laifa hli"
Where Illegal fare is demanded or received Of a
stranger ar any person who shall not ut the time
hate resided twelve months in the city, the PEN
ally for so doing is double, or ten dollars for each
offence. t U
SLEIeHs--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
sleighs running for hire within the city Of Wash
ingron. II
DRIvERs.-No person under sixteen years of age
is.allowed by law 10 drive any hack, cab, or sleigh
hire in this city, under penalty OF FIVE dollars
How TO vINpIcArK THE LAw.--Strangers and
others arriving in the city by the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad who shall apply to hackman for
the 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 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 frs8 UIlaasW HG
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 steamboats,
will apply TO the police officer in attendance whose
duty il is 10 ascertain whether the fare demanded
be illegal, and IL so, to prosecute the offending
hackman. 81 tHtfti'i tItjaT 4
M ARBLE MANTLEs.-DIarbicw works
lNl The subscriber begs leave to inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock OF Marble Nantes, comprising Sienna,
Brockedeia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble, richly carved and plain, of the best
quality, newest style, and Superior finish, which no
offers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu-
ments, Tombs, and Headstone slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sils, lntels, steps, and plat
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
stone, cslcIned plaster, 80 rs ser barrel.
,rrAso on hand large LOT of Connecticut Brown
Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building purposes. He invites the attention OF
builders and others to his stock, and will endcavor