Washington sentinel., 1854-05-27
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 TO be painted in black figures
of not less than two inches in depth, the front
and side of each lamp attached TO such carriage;
or, if there be no lamps, the numbers shall be
spicuousy 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
a hall ........... .................... 20 cents.
Over one and half miles, and not over
three miles,. 30 !"
When detained on route over FIVE min
utes, driver TO be allowed, in addi-
tion, for each quarter of an hour de-
ned. 124 3
The above are the rates allowed between day-
break and s 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 q half miles, and not over
three miles. rs
For detentions, for each quarter of an
hour. ...................... 1S4
RIGHTS OF PERSONS HIRING HAcKs-When
more than two persons 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 to receive greater COM
pensaton than is fixed by law if it 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.
In CASES OF REFUSAL BY HAcKMEN TO TAKE Pas
sENGERs-Hackmen are required by law to carry
all passengers rendering them the legal fare unless
previously engaged for the time necessary trans
nrf mas nffn h flaf fare ,frla
penalty five dollars.
When hackman shall refuse to take passen-
gers, on the plea of a previous engagement, he is
required TO give the name and residence of the
person by whom he is engaged under penalty
of five dollars.
II 1T should appear that the plea Of previous
engagement false one, or that the informa-
ton ofthe name and residence of the person given
by the hackman 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
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, or ten dollars for each
offence.
SLEIGHs.-The rates Of fare and all the other con-
dltions, terms, and penalties, prescribed by law for
the regulation of hackney carriages, apply to all
selghs running for hire within the city Of Wash
ington.
DRIvERs.--No person under sixteen years Of age
sallowed by law 10 drive any hack, cab or sleigh
Tor 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 ii is TO be in attendance at the depot
That officer will protect the passenger from impo-
sition, secure him hack, and prosecute the of
lending hackman.
Amy refusaor neglect by the police officer at the
lepot to execute the law in this respect he knows
will be followed promptly by his dismissal.
Strangers reaching The depot from steamboats,
,r other places from,whom Illegal fare is demanded
will apply 10 the police officer in attendance, whose
luty it is 10 ascertain whether the fare demanded
,e illegal, and if SO, to prosecute the offending
lackman.
NJ ARBLE MANTLES.-Marblc works.
lNl The subscriber begs leave to inform his
lends and the public that he has increased his
took of Marble Mantles Comprising Sienna,
,rockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
lack marble, richly carved and plain, Of the best
nality, newest style, and superior finish which he
Hers Tor sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu-
nents, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
darbe for window slls, ntels, steps, and plat
orms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
tone, calcined plaster, So IS per barrel.
Also on hand large lot of Connecticut Brown
tone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
uildng purposes. He invites the attention OF
uilders and others TO his stock, and will endeavor
give satisfaction TO all who may favor him with
ieir orders.
WIN. RUTHERFORD.
On ST., bet. 18th and 13.a.
Oct. 9--6m. (m)
fOR SALE.-Several fine Building Lots
in Square 21Q Innnire Of M n w Q. nj