Washington sentinel., 1854-06-25
REGULATIONS CONCERNING HACKS
AND HACKMEN.

How TO Know WHO THE HAcKMAN Is.--All hacks
are required to be licensed, and TO have the num-
Der Of their licenses to be painted in black fgures
Of not less than two inches in depth, on the front
and side Of each lamp attached to such carriage i
or, if there be lamps, the numbers shall be con-
spicuously painted on each side of the drivers
box. . @ a ~ T 4sf
In ease 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
hali ......: . 40 cenls
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-
ned. .......... lSd -
The above are the rates allowed between day.
break and o'clock p M. After P. M. the rates
of fare allowed are as follows:
For each passenger for not over one
mile and half. ................... 374 cents
For one and half miles, and not over +f5.
three miles. 10
For detentons, for each quarter of an
q hour. ......... ... ........... lS4 n"
RIGHTs OF PERSONS HIRINe HAcKs.-When
more than two persons are in hack the driver is
not permitted to take up another passenger with
out the consent ofpersons already IN ms hack.
VI 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 IN
Hackmen are allowed TO receive grcatercom-
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 1t is
greater than his legal fare, he is guilty of having
demanded the illegal fare.
In CASES OF REFUSAL BY HAcKMEN TO TAKE PAS
sENeERs-IIackmen are required by law to carry
all passengers rendering them the legal fare, unless
previously engaged for the time necessary TO trans
port passengers offering him the fare, under
penalty of five dollars. " n a Esa ssst
When a 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.
Ifit 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 a penalty offve dollars.
PENALTY FOR DEMANDING ILLEGAL FARK.-The
penalty for demanding higher rate of fare for the
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, tx = y ,4.3fo,s
Where illegal fare is demanded or received of a
stranger, or any person who shall not at the time
have resided twelve months in the city, the pen
atty for 80 doing is double, or ten dollars tor zach
offence. -
SLEaHs.-Tbe rates of fare and ALT other con
ditions terms, and penalties prescribed by law for
the regulation of hackney carriages, apply 70 all
seighs running for hire within the city Of Wash
ington. M bn s f .9
is:allowed by law TO drive any hack cab, or sleigh
for hire in this city, under penalty offve dolars
. How TO VINDICATE THE LAw.--Strangers 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, or who shall
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legal rates Of fare, will observe the number on the
hack, and Immediately inform the police ofiicer
whose duty il is 10 be in attendance al the depot
That officer will protect the passenger from mpo-
sition, secure him hack, and prosecute inc Oh
tending hackman.
Any refusal or neglect by the police officer at the
depot 10 execute the law in this respect he knows
will be followed promptly BY his dismissal
Strangers reaching the depot from steamboats,
Dr. other places from whom illegal fare is demanded
viii appyto 70 the police officer in attendance whose
1ufy il is to ascertain whether the fare demanded
,e illegal, and if so, TO prosecute the offending
iackman. 5A 4 stfs a,ff F
NE ARBLE EMANTLEs.-Dlarblc works.
lXl The subscriber begs leave to- inform his
riends and the public that he has increased his
tock OF Marble Mantles, comprising Sienna,
3rockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble, richly carved and plain, of the best
luaty, newest style, and superior finish, which he
,fers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu-
nents, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sils, lintels, steps, and plat
orms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
tone, caicIned plaster, 50 IS PER barrel.
Also on hand large lot Of Connecticut Brown
Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
'uildmg purposes He invites the attention or
'uiders and others TO his stock and will endeavor
0 give satisfaction 70 all who may favor him W III
heir orders. EGE s4lsf. tf.l.s.4gf
, WIN. RUTHERFORD
On l. ST., bet. 18th and l3ta.
Oct e--6rn. (m)ea f's 8st ,g9i8k
NOR SALE.-several fine Bunding Lots
I in Square 279. Inquire of Mr.. d. w. Spald
ng, between 9th and 10th streets.