Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-09-28
REGULATIONS CONCERNING HACKS
AND HACKMEN

How TO Know WHO THE HAcKMAN Is--Al 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, the front
and side of each lamp attached 10 such carriage
or if there be no lamps, the numbers shall be con-
spicuously painted on each side OF the drivers
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In case any stranger or other person feels him
self aggTieved by any hack-drver, let him obtain
the number Of the hack How 10 reach him with
the law is hereafter pointed OUT ss4t
RATES OF FARE ALLOWED BY LAw-For each
passenger for any distance not over one mile and
a hall .............. 20 cents
Over one and half miles, and not over
three miles. ..........-..-........ 90
When detained on route over five min
utes, driver to be allowed, in addi-
ton, for each quarter of an hour de- aa
ned. .,...,... IA "
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. 373 cents.
For one and half miles, and not over
three miles. 10
For detentions, for each quarter OF an
hour. ........ lS2
RleHTs OF PERSONS HIRINo HAcKs.-When
more than two persons in a 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
senger, provided the occupant will pay him the
fare of three persons.
Hackmen are allowed TO receive greater CON-
pensaton than is fixed by law If il be voluntarily
offered by the passenger; but if he receive the
same without informing the passenger that it is
greater than his legal fare, he is guilty of having
demanded the illegal fare. lsrf
In CASES OF REFUSAL BY HAcKMEN TO TAKE Pas.
sENGERs.-Hackmen are required by law 10 carry
all passengers rendering them the legal fare unless
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port passengers offering him the fare, under
penalty OF FIVE dollars
When a 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.
fiji should appear that the plea Of previous
engagement false one, that the informa-
ton the name and residence of the person given
by the hackman was false, then the hackman
incurs penalty OF five dollars.
PENALTY FOR 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
stranger, or any person who shall not at the time
have resided twelve months in the city, the pen.
atty for so doing is double, ten dollars for each
offence lr
SLEIeHs-The rates OF fare and all the other con-
dtions, terms, and penalties, prescribed by law for
the regulation Of hackney carrisges, apply TO all
sleighs running for hire within the city Of Wash
ington. r
DRvERs.--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 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
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 il is 10 be in attendance at the depot.
That officer will protect the passenger from mpo-
sition, secure him hack and prosecute the OF.
tending hackman.
Amy 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 10 the police officer in attendance whose
duty II is to ascertain whether the fare demanded
be illegal, and il so, 10 prosecute the offending
hackman.
M ARBLE MANTLEs.-garblc works..
Iu The subscriber begs leave TO inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock Of Marble Nantes, comprising Sienna
Brockedela, 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, Tomhs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sils, niels, steps, and plat
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops SOAP.
stone, cacincd plaster, 50 10 PER barrel
Also on hand large lot of Connecticut Browo
Stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
building purposes. He invites the attention OF
builders and others TO his stock, and will endeavor
TO give satisfaction to all who may favor him W tn
their orders.
VIM. RUTHERFORD.