Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-08-15
REGULATIONS CONCERNING HACKS
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, on the front
and side of each lamp attached TO such carriage;
or, if there be no lamps, the numbers shall be
spicuousy painted on each side Of the drivers
box.
In case any stranger or other person feels him
self aggreved 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
nall ................... 20 cents.
Over one and half miles, and not over
three miles Observation-Disclosures. % /"
When detained on route over five min
utes driver 10 be allowed, in addi-
ton, for each quarter of an hour de-
ned. ....................... 123 e.
The above are the rates allowed between day
break and S o'clock p M. Aher s p. NJ the rates
of fare allowed are as follows:
For each passenger for not over one
mile and half. ...-............... 371 cents
For one and half miles, and not over
three miles. 10 q"
For detentons, for each quarter of an
hour. ...--.-.........-...... Isl
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 a hack
the driver is not allowed take up any other pas
senger, provided the occupant will pay him the
fare Of three persons.
Hackmen are allowed 10 receive greater CON-
pensaton than is fixed by law if il BIZ 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 hav wing
demanded the illegal fare.
In CASES OF REFUSAL BY HAoKMEN TO TAKE 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.
When hackman shall refuse TO take passen-
gers, on the plea Of previous engagement, he is
required 10 give the name and residence of the
person by whom he is so engaged, under penalty
Of FIVE dollars
If should appear that the plea Of previous
engagement was false one, or that the informa-
ton OF the name and residence of the person given
by the hackman was false, then the hackman
incurs penalty Olive 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 receives, Of n
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 oil the other con-
dtlons, terms, and penalties, prescribed by law for
the regulation Of hackney carriages, apply TO all
selghs running for hire within the city of Wash
ington.
DRTvERs.--No person under sixteen wears or sge
Swallowed by law 10 drive any hack cab or sleigh
tor hire IN this city, under penalty OF FIVE dollars
How TO VINDlcATE THE LAw.--Stranrers and
others arriving in the city by the Baltimore and
ONO railroad, who shall apply to 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 II 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 osGcer nj tb,
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 il demanded
will apply TO the police officer in attendance who's.
duty il is TO ascertain whether the fare demanded
be Illegal, and If so, TO prosecute the offending
hackman.
M ARBLE MANTLEs.--Marble ,xorE,
AN1 Inc subscriber begs leave to inform his
friends and the public that he mas increased his
5 OF Marble Mantles, comprising Sienna,
.,ooL Spanish Egyptian vein, Italian, and
''dck maroie, richly carved and plain, Of the best
lsan'y, newest style, and superior finish, which he
oners LOT sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu.
menls, Iombs, and Headstone Slabs Eastern
MARBLE for window sIs, lintes, steps, and plat.
ormsi Marble tile, counter and table tops soap
'tone, calcined plaster, So IS ser barrel
: Also on hand large lot OF Connecticut Browa
Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building purposes. He invites The attention or
builders and others to his stock, and will endeavor
Q give satisfaction 10 all who may favor him w IA
heir orders.
WIN. RUTHERFORD.
On Il ST., bet. 18th and l3o.
Oct. e--6m. fm)
LNOR SALE.-severaI fine Buiidip0 1T,
IL IN Square 279. Inquire of Ms. ID. w SpaIl
ng, between 9th and 10Th streets