Washington sentinel., 1854-05-24
REGULATIONS CONCERNING HACKS
AND HACKMEN

How TO Know WHO THE HACK MAN Is--All hacks
are required to be licensed, and TO have the num-
ber 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 lamps the numbers shall be con-
spicuously 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 10 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 Observation-Disclosures. 25 cents.
Over one and half miles, and not over
three miles. 80 49,
When detained on route over five min
utes, driver to be allowed, in addi-
tion for each quarter of an hour de-
ned........ ..................... ia
The above 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. f................... 371 cents.
For one and half miles, and not over
three miles. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. rs I"
For detentons, for each quarter Of an
hour. ............ 1S4
RIGHTS OF PERSONS HIRINe HAcKs--When
more than two persons are 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 10 receive greater COM
pensation 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
sENGKRs-Hackmen are required by law TO carry
all passengers rendering them the legal fare, unless
previously engaged for the time necessary trans
port passengers offering him the fare, under a
penalty of five dollars.
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.
Ifit should appear that the plea Of a previous
engagement was false one. or that the informa-
tion of the and residence of the person given
by the hackman was false, then the hackman
incurs penalty offive 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.
SLEIeHs.-The rates Of fare and all the other con-
dtlons, terms, and penalties, prescribed by law for
the regulation of hackney carriages, apply 10 all
seighs running for hire within the city OF Wash
ington
DRIvERs.--No person under sixteen years Of ago
isallowed by law 10 drive any hack, cab, or sleigh
for hire in this city, under penalty of five dollars
How TO VINDlcATE THE LAw.--Strangers and
others arriving in the city by the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad, who shall apply to a hackman for
the use Of his vehicle and be refused or who shall
be asked and required to pay over and aboYe the
legal rates OF fare, will observe the number the
hack, and Immediately inform the police officer
whose duty 1t is 10 be in attendance al the depot.
That officer will protect the passenger from impo-
slnon, secure him hack, and prosecute the of
tending hackman.
Any refusal or neglecsby 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,
,r other places from whom illegal fare is demanded
will apply TO the police officer in attendance whose
luty it is to ascertain whether the fare demanded
,e illegal, and If So 10 prosecute the offending
lackman.
M IARBLE MANTLES.--Diarble works
lXl The subscriber begs leave to inform his
rlends and the public that he has increased his
took OF Marble Mantles, comprising Sienna
Srockedeiia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
lack marble, richly carved and plain, Of the best
uality, newest style, and superior hnish which he
Hers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu-
lents, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
larbe for window sills, lintels, steps, and pIat>
,rms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
lone, calclned plaster, 50 75 per barrel.
Also on hand large lot Of Connecticut Brown
tone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
nilding purposes. He invites the attention OF
ilders and others 10 his stock, and will cndeavor