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

How TO Know WHO THE HAcKMAN Is.-All hacks
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 on the front
and side Of each lamp attached TO such carriage;
or, if there be no lamps, the numbers shall be con-
spicnously painted on each side of the drivers
box. lst rE
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
half .................... 20 cents.
Over one and half miles, and not over
three miles neutrality-suspicious.. %
When detained on route over five min
utes, driver to be allowed, in addi-
ton, for each quarter of an hour de-
ned. ...................... Ia
The above are the rates allowed between day
break and o'clock p. M. After S p. nj. the rates
of fare allowed are 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 detentons, for each quarter of an
hour. ........ ..................- lS7
RIGHTs OF PERSONS HIRNe HAcKs.-When
more than two persons are in hack the driver is
moi 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 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 a greater COM
pensaton than is fixed by law il 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 HAcKMEN TO TAKE Pas
sKNcERs-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.
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.
engagement was a false one, or that the informz-
ton Of the name and residence of the person given
by the hackman false, then the hackman
incurs penalty offve 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 a
stranger, ar 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 Tor each
offence.
SLHeus.-The rates of fare and all the other con-
the regulation Of hackney carriages, apply 70 all
seighs running for hire within the city Of Wash
ington
DRvERs.--No person under sixteen years of are
is.allowed by law 10 drive any hack, cab OF sleigh
for hire in this city, under penalty Of FIVE dollars
How TO VISDIcATR THK LAw.--Srangers and
others arriving in the city by the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad, who shall apply 10 a hackman for
the use of his vehicle and be refused, who shall
be asked and required to pay over and above tho
af "a
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 impo.
sition, secure him hack, and prosecute the OF
tending hackman.
Any refusal or neglect by the police officer a, 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
iuiy Il is to ascertain whether the fare demanded
,e illegal, and If so, TO prosecute the offending
iackmnn.
MARBLE MANTLEs.-Mart,,e works.
lxl The subscriber begs leave to inform his
riends and the public that he has increased his
lock OF Marble Nantes, comprising Sienna,
7, rockedea, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
'lack marble, richly carved and plain, Of the best
lnaiNy, newest style, and superior finish, which he
'ncrs for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu-
nents, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window stills, lintels, steps, and plat
orms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
tone, calcined plaster, 50 IS per barrel.
Also on hand large lot of Connecticut Brown.
'tone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
uilding purposes. He invites the attention OF
uildcrs and others TO his stock, and will endeavor
give satisfaction to all who may favor him W tn
heir orders.
WIN. RUTHERFORD.
On L ST., bet 18th and 13sa-
Oct 9--6In. fm)
LxfOR SALE.-Several fine Building Lots
L IN Square go. Inquire Of Mr.. d. W. Spsld
hefuUeen 9TH and -,