Washington sentinel., 1854-07-19
REGULATIONS CONCERNING HACKS
AND HACKMEN

How TO Know WHO THE HAcKMAN Is.--Al hacks
are reaured 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, onthe 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. f Ga3.
In case any stranger or other person feels him.
self aggrieved by any hack-driver, let him obtain
the number of the hack. How 10 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. 81
When detained on route over Eve min
utes driver TO be allowed, in addi-
tion, for each quarter of en- hour de-
ned. .............. Ia !"
The above are the rates allowed between day
break and O'Clock p. nj. After S p. M. the ratios
of fare allowed are as follows:
For each passenger for not over one
mile and half. .................... oI4 cents.
For one and half miles, and not over
three miles. .........-... 10
For deientions, for each quarter OF an
hour. ..........'' lof
RIeHrs OF PERSONS HIRING 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 his hack.
When any number OF persons employ hack
the driver is not allowed to take up any other pas
fare of three persons.
Hackmen are allowed 10 receive greater CON-
pensaton than is fixed by law if il be voluntarily
offered by the passengerj but II 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. ~
In CASES OF REFUSAL BY HAcKMEN TO TAKE PAS
sKNeERs--Hackmen are required by law TO carry
all passengers rendering them the legal fare, unless
previously engaged for the time necessary trans
ort m n
penalty OF five dollars.
When hackman shall refuse TO take passen-
gers on the plea Of a previous engagement, he 10
required TO give the name and residence OF the
person by whom he is so engaged, under penalty
Of five dollars.
II should appear that the plea Of previous
engagement was a false one, or that the nforma-
tion Of the name and residence Of The person given
by the hackman was false, then the hackmsn
incurs penalty ofhve dollars.
PENALTY FOR DEMANDING ILLEGAL FARE.-The
penalty for demanding higher rate Of fare for the
transportation OF passengers, is live 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 al the time
have resided twelve months in the city, the pom
atty for so doing is double or ten dollars for each
offence.
SLEIaHs--The rates Of fare and all the other con-
dtons, terms, and penalties, prescribed by law for
the regulation OF hackney carriages, apply 70 all
sleighs running for hire within the city OF Wash
ngton.
DRvERs.-No person under sixteen years Of age
Swallowed by law 10 drive any hack, cab, or sleigh
for hire in this city, under penalty OF five dollars.
How TO VINDIcATE THE LAw.--Strangers and
others arriving in the city by the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad who shall eppy to hickman for
the Of his vehicle and be refused, or 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 10 be in attendance al the depot.
That officer will protect the passenger from Inpo-
siiion, secure him hack, and prosecute the of
Tending hackman. a-a8 M
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,
or other places from whom illegal fare is demanded
will apply to the police officer in attendance whose
duty il is TO ascertain whether the fare demanded
be illegal, and If SO, TO prosecute the offending
hackman.
M ARBLE EMANTLES.-Marbic works.
1Nl The subscriber begs leave 10 inform bis
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock Of Marble Mantles, comprising Sienna,
Brockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble, 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 Hesdstone Slabs Eastern
Marble for window sills, lintes, steps, and plat
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
stone, calcIned plaster, 50 rs per barrel
Also on hand q 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 endeavor
10 give satisfaction to oil who may favor him with
heir orders.
WIN. RUTHERFORD.
On E st., bet 18th and 13tn.
Oct. 9-6m. (rn)
TNOR SALE Several fine Building Lotp
JIG in Square 27p Inquire Of Mr.. D. W. spaM