Washington sentinel., 1854-06-23
CONCERNING HACKS
AND II HA(KMIsN

How TO Know WHO THE HACKMAN Is.---All hacks
are required to be licensed, and TO have the num-
Der of their licenses 10 be painted in black figures
Of not less than two inches in depth, on the front
and side of each lamp attached 10 such carriage !;
Or f there be no lamps, the numbers shall be con-
spicuousy painted on each side ofthe drivers
box lsfls fgte sSt.3Sf 4E
In case any stranger or other person feels him.
self aggreved 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 ny LAw.--For each
passenger for any distance not over one mile and
half. .,...................... 70 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-
tion, for each quarter Of an hour de.
n ed.. ,s.s.... ........ l23 = a
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 a.it. Ii 95si
For each passenger for not over one
mile and q half. 373 cents,
For one and q half miles, and not over
three miles. 70 =
For detentions, for each quarter of an
hour. lS4 I"
RIeHTs OF PERSONS HIRINa HAcKs.--When
more than two persons are in a hack the driver is
not permitted to take up another passenger with
out the consent Of persons 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. "
Hackmen are allowed 10 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. 54t
In CASES OF REFUSAL. BY HAcKMEN TO TAKE Pas
sRNGERs.-Hackmen are required by law to carry
all passengers rendering the the legal fare unless
previously engaged for the time necessary trans.
port passengers offering him the fare, under q
penalty of five dollars. SlFis ggsi IS
When hackman shall refuse to take passen.
gers, on the plea Of a 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 q false one, or that the informa-
ton Of the name and residence of the person given
by the hacknan was false, then the hackfnan
incurs penalty of6ve dollars.
PENALTY FOR DEMANDING ILIEGAL 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 bylaw.
Where illegal fare is demanded or received Of a
have resided twelve months in the city, the PEN
atty for SO doing is do6t or ten dollars tor each
offence.
SLrreHs The rates Of fare and all the other con.
ditions, terms, and penalties, prescribed by law for
.hs regulation of hackney carriages, apply g al
ington. 4#fiifs{at istsa fJ l3si&Gs gssg s e9s
Il DRlvERs.--No person under sixteen years Of age
isallowed by law 10 drive any hack cab, or sleigh
for hire in this city, under penalty Of five dollars
How TO VINDroATE THE LAw.--StraDgcrs and
others arriving in the city by the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad, who shall apply to hackman for
the use of his vehicle and be refused 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 it 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.a ss.8
Any refusal or neglect by the police officer at the
iepot to execute the law in this respect he knows
will be followed promptly by his Dismissal
Strangers reaching the depot from steamboats,
'r other places from whom Illegal fare is demanded
viii apply 10 the police officer in attendance, whose
luty il is to ascertain whether the fare demanded
'e illegal, and if so, TO prosecute the offending
}'N
EMANTLEs.-Marblc works.-
lXl The subscriber begs leave to inform his
rends and the public that he has increased his
took OF Marble Mantles, comprising Sienna,
,rockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
lack marble, richly carved and plain, of the best
uailty, newest style, and superior fnish which he
Hers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu-
ients, Iombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
aarble for window sills, liniels steps, and plat
'rms; Marble tile, counter and table tops /; soap-
lone, calclned plaster, So rs Yer barrel. {ia
Also on hand large lot Of Connecticut Brown
tone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
lilding purposes He invites the attention OF
lilders and others TO his STOCK and will endeavor
give satisfaction TO all who may favor him w th
VIM. RUTHERFORD