Washington sentinel., 1854-06-17
CONCERNING HACKS
AND HACkMEN

How TO Know WHO THE HACKAIAN Is. .--All hacks
are required TO be licensed, and TO have the mum.
Der 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 to such carriage !;
or, if there be no lamps, the numbers shall be
spicuously 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
nan -. ......... 40 cchts.
Over one and half miles, and not over
three miles. o0
When detained on route over five min
utes, driver to be allowed in addi-
ton, for each quarter of an hour de-
ned....... ...-......... lZ3 -
The above are the rates allowed between day.
break and 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 half. 37} cents.
For one and half miles, and not over
three miles. 70
For detentions, for each quarter OF an
hOur.. log /"
RIGHTS OF PERSONS HIRING HAcKs.-When
more than two persons are in hack the driver 10
not permitted to take up another passenger with
out the consent Of persons already in his hack.
When any number OF persons employ hack
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 it be voluntarily
offered by the passenger; but if he receive the
same without informing the passenger that il 10
greater than his legal fare, he is guilty OF having
demanded the illegal fare.
In CASES OF REFUSAL ey HAcKMEN TO TAKE Pas
sENGERs.-Elackmen are required by law TO carry
all passengers rendering them the legal fare, unless
nra
port passengers offering him the fare, under
penalty of five dollars.
When hackman shall refuse to take passcn-
gers, on the plea Of previous engagement, he is
required 10 give the name and residence of tho
person by whom he is SO engaged, under penalty
of five dollars.
If it should appear that the plea Of previous
engagement was false one, or that the iniorma.
ton of the name and residence Of the person given
by the hackman was false, then the hackman
ncurs penalty of five dollars.
PENALTY FOR DEMANDING ILLEGAL FARR-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 amoun, over and above
the sum allowed by law.
stranger. or any person who shall not al the time
have resided twelve months in the city, the pen.
atty for so doing is double, or len dollars tor each
offence.
SLEraHs.-The rates of fare and all the othor con.
dtions, terms, and penalties, prescribed by law for
the regulation Of hackney carriages apply to all
sleighs running for hire within the city Of Wash
iDgton
DRIvERs.-No person under sixteen years OF age
s.allowed by law 10 drive any hack, cab, or sleigh
or hire IN this city, under penalty OF FIVE dollars
How TO ViNpIcATE THE LAw.-S,rangers 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
egal rates OF fare will observe the number on the
mack, and Immediately inform the police officer
whose duty il is TO be in attendance at the depot.
That officer will protect the passenger from lmpo-
,ition, secure him hack, and prosecute the Of
ending hackman.
Any refusal or neglect by the police officer tths
iepot 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
uiy il is 10 ascertain whether the fare demanded
e illegal, and if SO, TO prosecute the offending
ackrnan.
NJ AkIsLia aDiANTLEs.--Dlarblc WORKS.
WI The subscriber begs leave TO inform his
riends and the public that he has increased his
tock OF Marble Mantes, comprising Sienna,
'rockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
lack marble, richly carved and plain, Of the best
uality, newest style, and superior finish, which he
Hers for sale low for'tash. Also, Marble Monu-
rents, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
iarble for window sils, lintes, steps, and plat
'rms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap.
one, calcined plaster, 81 rs .er barrel
Also on hand large LOT of Connecticut Browa
tone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
lilding purposes. He invites the attention OF
nilders and others TO his stock, and will sndeavor
give satisfaction to oil who may favor him WITH
eir orders.
WIN. RUTHERFORD.