Washington sentinel., 1854-06-28
REGULATIONS CONCERNING HACKS
AND HACkMEN

How TO Know WHO THE HAcKMAN Is.--All 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 10 such carriage;
or, if there be no lamps, the numbers shall be con-
| spicuously painted on each side Of the drivers
box. II EE~
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. .............. 50
When detained on route over five min
utcs, driver to be allowed, in addi-
ton, for each quarter of an hour de-
ned. .................. 122 7"
The above are the rates allowed between day
break and o'clock p. NJ After p. M. the rates
| of fare allowed are as follows:
| For each passenger for not over one
mile and half. 37a cents.
For one and half miles, and not over
three miles,. 10
For detentions, for each quarter Of an
nour.. 80. .......t.............. lcf -
RIGHTs OF PERSONS HIRING HAcKs.-When
more than two persons are in hack the driver is
not 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 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
sENGERs.-Hackmen required by law to carry
all passengers rendering them the legal fare, unless
previously engaged for the time necessary to trans
port passengers offering him the fare, under a
penalty of five dollars.
When hackman shall refuse 10 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.
fit should appear that the plea of previous
engagement was false one, or that the informa-
ton OF the name and residence of the person given
by the hackman false, then the hackman
incurs penalty of 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 doing is double, ten dollars for each
offence.
SLEIaHs.-The rates of fare and all the other con-
the regulation Of hackney carriages, apply 10 all
sleighs running for hire within the city OF Wash
ington.
DRIvERs.--No person under sixteen wears of age
Is. allowed by law 10 drive any hack cab or sleigh
for hire in this city, under penalty of five dollars.
How TO V1NDIcATE THE LAw.--Slrangers 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, who shall
be asked and required to pay over and above the
re nh he mn ,oaro on he
hack, and immediately inform the police officer
whose duty II is 10 be in attendance al the depot.
That officer will protect the passenger from impo-
siiion, secure him hack, and prosecute the Of
Tending hackman.
Amy refusal or neglect by 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,
or other places from whom illegal fare is demanded
will apply TO the police officer in attendance, whose
duty II is to ascertain whether the fare demanded
be illegal, and if so, to prosecute the offending
hackman.
IARBLE MANTI.ES.-Marbie works.
lyl The subscriber begs leave 10 inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
stock Of Marble Mantes, comprising Sienna,
Brockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
buck marble, richly carved and plain, of The best
quality, newest style, and superior finish, which he
offers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu-
ments, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sills, lintels, steps, and plat
forms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
stone, calcined plaster, 50 rs per barrel
Also on hand large lot Of Connecticut Brown
Stone, New York Flags and Steps suitable for J
onilding purposes He invites the attention oi
builders and others to his stock, and will endcavor
Q give satisfaction TO all who may favor him with
heir orders.
VIM RUTHERFORD
On E.sl. bet. I2ih ana 3.G
ocl o---ofii. tmt 49, 4, = - 7#stS
TINOR SALE several fine BuiIding LoG
Il in Square S79. inquire OF Mr.. ID. w. Spa'l