Washington sentinel., 1854-07-15
REGULATIONS CONCERNING HACKS
AND HACKMEN

How TO KNOW WHO THE HAcKAfAN Is.--Al hacks
are required to be licensed, and to have the num-
ber 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, Il there be no lamps the numbers shall be con-
spicuousiy painted on each side Of the drivers
box.
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 BY LAw.-For each
passenger for any distance not over one mile and
hall 20 cents.
Over one and half miles, and not over
three miles ....................... %
When detained on route over five min
utes, driver TO be allowed, in add-
ton, for each quarter Of an hour de-
ned NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. lz3
The above are the rates allowed between day
break and s O'Clock p. M After s p. M the rates
Of fare allowed are as follows:
For each passenger for not over one
mile and a hall. .................... 373 cents.
For one and half miles, and not over
three miles,. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. IS
For detentions, for each quarter Of an
nour... ...............-.... lS7
RIGHTs OF PERSONS HIRING HAcKs-When
more than two persons are in hack the driver is
not permitted 10 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 to 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.
In CASES OF REFUSAL BY HAcxMEN TO TAKE Pas
sENoERs.-Hackmen 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 q
penalty Of FIVE dollars.
When hackman shall refuse 10 take passen-
gers, on the plea Of previous engagement, he is
required 10 give the name and residence Of the
person by whom ne is SO engaged, under penalty
of FIVE dollars.
engagement was a false one, or that the informa-
tion Of the name and residence OF the person given
by the hackman was false, then the hackman
incurs penalty of6ve dollars.
PENALTY FOR DEMANDING ILLEGAL FARx-The
penalty for demanding higher rate of faro for the
transportation OF passengers, is hve 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
stranger, or any person who shall not at the time
have resided twelve months in the city, the PEN
atty for 50 doing is donble or ten dollars for each
offence.
SLxIeHs.-The rates OF fare and all the other con.
ditions terms, and penalties, prescribed by law for
the regulation Of hackney carriages, apply TO all
sleighs running fer hire within the city OF Wash
ington.
DRrvERs.--No person under sixteen years Of age
is.allowed by law 10 drive any hack, cab or sleigh
for hire in this city, under penalty offive dollars.
others arriving 10 the city by the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad, who shall apply TO hsckman for
the 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 it is TO be in attendance at the depot
That officer will protect the passenger from impo-
siton, secure him hack, and prosecute the 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,
or other places from whom illegal fare is demanded
viii apply to the police officer in attendance whose
duty IT 10 10 ascertain whether the fare demanded
be Illegal, and IL so, to prosecute the offending
hackman.
MANTLEs---Marble works..
1Nl The subscriber begs leave to inform his
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
lualty, 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 sills, lintels, steps, and plat
orms; Marble tile, counter and table tops soap
stone, cslcIncd plaster, 50 rs per barrel.
Also on hand = large lot Of Connecticut Brown
stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
'uildng purposes. He invites the attention OF
builders and ethcrs 10 his stock and will endeavoY
o give satisfaction TO all who may favor him with
heir orders.
WIN. RUTHERFORD.
On Z ST., bet. 18th and 18th.
Oct 9--6ni. fm)