Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-12-12
REGULATIONS CONCERNING HACKS
AND HACKMEN tggi

How TO Know WHO THK HAcKAAE Is.--A llhacks
are required 10 be licensed, and 10 have thelnum
Der Of their licenses TO be painted in black fgtnes
of not less than two inches in depth, on thefrpnt
and side of each lamp attached 10 such carriage;
or, if there be no lamps, the numbers shall be con
spicuously painted on each side of the drivers
box. ~. ta-g M f,+.-
In case any stranger or other person feel, him
self aggrieved by any hack-driver, let him ,btain
the number of the hack. How to reach hmwiih
the law is hereafter pointed out.
RATES OF FARK ALLOWED BY LXw.--For zach
passenger for any distance not over one mileand
half ...,...,................ rs cents.
Over one and half miles, and not over
three miles ....................... so I"
When detained on route oyerfye min
utes, driver TO be allowed, in addi-
ton, for each quarter Of an hour de-
ned. ........................ Ia 20
The above are the rates allowed between lav.
break and O'Clock p. M. Aher s p. IA the MES
Of fare allowed are as follows:
For each passenger for not over one
mile and half. .............,..... 371 csnfs.
For one and half miles, and not over
three mnes...-... ......... rs atH
For deteniions, for each quarter Of an
poui. >. :. -. n, .',;.......... Isl
RIGHTS OF PERSONS HfRNo HAcKs-When
more than two persons are in hack the driver ia
not permitted 10 take up another passenger with
out the consent OF persons already in his hack.
When any number Of persons employ ahack
the driver Is not allowed TO take up any othef pas
senger provided the occupant viii pay hin the
Hackren are allowed 10 receive greater COM
psnsaton than 10 fixed by law II Il be voluntarily
offered by the passenger; but if he receive the.
same without informing the passenger that il To-
greater than his legal fare, he is guilty Of having
demanded the illegal fare.
LIZ CASES OF REFUSAL BIT HAcKNEs TO TAXI Lls-
srNeKRs-Hackmen are required by law 10 garry
al passengers rendering them the legal fare unless
previously engaged for the time necessary 10 frans
~ fe rin i'm he fare
penalty Of five dollars.
II When hickman shall refuse 10 take na,se,.
gers, on the plea Of previous engagement, he Ia .
required to give the name and residence OF the
Pefson oy whom ne Is 40 engaged, under penalty
Of ave dollars. m - -,
Ifit should appear that the plea Of a previous
engagement was false one, or that the informn.
zion ofthe name and residence Of the person given
BY The hackman was false, then the hackman
incurs penalty Olive dollars.
PENALTY FOR DEMANDING ILLEGAL FARx-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
isrs may recover back the amount over and above
the sum allowed by law.
Where illegal fare is demanded or received NJ n
stranger, or any person who shall not at tie time
have resided twelve months in the city, the p>n-
ally for 90 doing ia double ten dollars for each
SIneHs-The rates Of fare and all the other con.
dIticns, terms and penalties prescribed by law for
the regulation OF hackney carriages, apply TO all
slelghs running for hire within the city OF Wash
ington.
bsyrns-No person usdsr sixteen years Of ago,
= hhowed by law TO drive any hack, cab, or sleigh,
Tor hire in this city under penalty Of Eve dollars
How TO VIrDIcA1E THE Lkw--Strangers and
others arriving in the city by the Baltimore and
' ONO railroad, who shall apply to hsckman for
me use Of his vehicle and be refused, or who shsr
De asked and required 10 pay over and above tho
esal rates Of fare, will observe the number on the
hack, and Immediately inform the police officer
whose duty Il il TO be in attendance II the depot
nat ohfcer will protect the passenger from imPc-
ltlon, secure him hack, and prosecute the OF
Any refusalor neglect by the police officer at the
iePot to execute the law in this respect he knovs
will be followed promptly by his Dismissal
Strangers reaching the depot from steamboats,
~ other places from whom illegal fare 10 demanded
viii apply TO the police officer in attendance, whose
iuty u y TO ascertain whether the fare demanded
e illegal and II 90, 10 prosecute the offending
NJ ARBLR MANTLEs---Msrble works.
lNl The subscriber bcgs leave 10 inform his
riends and the public that he has increased his
tock OF Marble Mantles, comprising Siesas,
3rockedelis, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
uality, newest STYLE and superior finish, which he
fers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu-
nents, Tombs, and Hesdstons Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window stills, linieh, steps, and plat
orms; Marble tile, counter and table tops soap
tone, cslclned plaster, - 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
ulders and others to his stock, and win endeavor
o give satisfaction 10 ell who may favor him W tn
heir orders.
WIN RUTHERFORD
6a On st, bet 18th sas iNaS
Oct, s-om. lnD .Iaa1a l.a,i W !.
LvOR sALE.--several fipe Hufiding I,a4s
IN in Square 40 Inquire % Mr. ~ w sralA