Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-08
REGULATIONS CONCERNING HACKS
AND HACKMEN

How TO Know WHO THE lack MAN rs.--All hacks
are required 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 on the front
and side of each lamp attached 10 such carriage !;
or, if there be no lamps, the numbers shall be con-
spicuousy 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
nail ..................... 20 cents.
Over one and half miles, and not over
three miles. 30
When detained on route over five min
utes, driver 10 be allowed, in addi-
ton, for each quarter of an hour de-
ned. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Ia
The above are the rates allowed between day.
break and s o'clock P. M. Aher 8 p. M. the rates
of fare allowed as follows:
For each passenger for not over one
mile and a half. ................... 373 cents.
For one and half miles, and not over
three miles. ..........-...-..-... 70
For detentions, for each quarter OF an
hour. ....................... lS2
RIGHTS 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 Of persons already in his hack.
When any number OF persons employ hack
the driver is moi 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 il
greater than his legal fare, he is guilty OF having
demanded the illegal fare. 49, $500.
In CASES OF REFUSAL BY HAcKMEN TO TAKE Pas
sKNGERs.-Hackmen are required by law 10 carry
all passengers rendering them the legal fare unless
previously engaged for the time necessary 10 trans
port passengers offering him the fare, under a
penalty OF five dollars. tf
When 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.
lit 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 hsckman was false, then the hackman
incurs penalty 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
the sum allowed by law.
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 Tor so doing is double or ten dollars Tor each
offence.
SLEeHs.--The rates OF fare and all the other con-
dltions terms, and penalties prescribed by law for
the regulation Of hackney carriages, apply 10 all
sielghs running for hire within the city Of Wash
ington.
DRIvKRs.-No person under sixteen wears of age
lsallowed by law TO drive any hack, cab, or sleigh
Tor hire in this city, under penalty Of FIVE dollars
How TO VNDIcATK THR LAw.-Strangers and
others arriving in the city by the Baltimore and
y ONO railroad, who shall apply 10 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 II is 10 be in attendance at the depot.
4 hat oficer will protect the passenger from mpo-
tending hackman.
Any refusal OF neglect by the police officer al the
depot TO 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
will apply to the police officer in attendance whose
iuty u is 10 ascertain whether the fare demanded
'e Illegal, and IL so, TO prosecute the offending
lackman. E
M ARBLE nIANTIEs.-MarbIe works.
lNl The subscriber begs leave 10 inform his
riends and the public that he has increased his
lock OF Marble Mantles, comprising Sienna,
rockedeila, Spanish, Egyptian vein Italian, and
uality newest style, and Superior finish, which he
Hers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu-
nents, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sills, linicls, steps and plat
orms; Marble tile, counter and table tops soap
tone, calcincd plaster, 81 rs per barrel.
Also on hand large lot Of Connecticut Brow
tone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
uilding purposes. He invites the attention OF
uilders and others 10 his stock and will endeavor
, give satisfaction to all who may favor him III
heir orders. nft-us
WIN. RUTHERFORD.
On E ST., bet. 18th and liza.
Oct s-6m. (m)