Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-13
REGULATIONS CONCERNING HACKS
AND HACKMEN

How TO Know WHO THE HICKMAN Is.-All hacks
required TO be licensed, and to have the num-
Der of their licenses to be painted in black figures
of 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-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
Over one and half miles, and not over
Three miles Observation-Disclosures. so g.
When detained on route over five min
utes, driver to be allowed in addi-
ton, for each quarter of an hour de-
ned... 123 "
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 49,
mile and a half. ................... 37l cents
For one and half miles, and not over
three miles. ................-..... rs
For detentons, for each quartz; Of an
hour. ........ Isl +"
RIGHTS OF PERSONS HT3INe 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 pers ons already in his hack
When any number OF persons employ a hack
the driver is not al owed to take up any other pas
fare OF three persons.
Hackmen are allowed 10 receive a greater COM
pensation than is fixed by law if il be voluntarily
offered by the passenger; but if he receive the
SINE 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 HAcKMEN TO TAKE Pas
| sRNGERs-Hackmen are required by law TO carry
all passengers rendering the legal fare, unless
previously engaged for the time necessary 10 trans
4 ri mas 0Aerinp him, he nnder n
| 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.
Fit should appear that the plea OF previous
engagement a false one, that the Informal
ton of the name and residence Of the person given
by the hackman was false then the hackman
incurs penalty five dollars
PENALTY FOX 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, or any person who shall not nj the time
have resided twelve months in the city, the pen
atty for so doing is double, or ten dollars for each
offence
SLEreHs-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
ngton.
DRIvERs-No person under sixteen years Of age
Swallowed by law TO drive any hack cab, or sleigh
for hire in this city, under penalty of five dollars
How TO VnNDichTE 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, who shall
be asked and required 10 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
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 Mt the
depot 10 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 II IS to ascertain whether the fare demanded
be illegal, and II So TO prosecute the offending
hackman.
mn ARBLE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. works..
lvl The subscriber begs leave 10 inform bs
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock OF Marble Nantes, comprising Sienna,
Brockedeia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marbles richly carved and plain, of the best
quality, newest style, and Superior finish, which he
offers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu.
ments, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs Eastern
Marble for window sills, lintels, steps and Mai
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soan.
stone, calc,ned plaster, 50 rs per barrel.
Also on hand large lot of Connecticut Browo
Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable e.,
building purposes. He invites the attention -,
builders and others to his stock, and will endeavo,
to give satisfaction TO all who may favor him w m
their orders. "'A
WIN. RUTHERFORD.
On ST., bet. 18th and 18th.
Oct s-6m. (m)
ICOR sALE.-seyeral fine building Lot.
II in Square 279. Inquire Of Mr.. ID. W. snald
ing, between 9th and 10th streets. 'r'a