Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-11-22
REGULATIONS CONCERNING HACKS
Z gIit.t AND HACKMEN 5000

| How TO Know WHO THE HICKMAN 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
spicuously painted on each side Of the drivers
box. sNspa 81 g8 M s4 1s
| 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 otlt az,
RATES OF FARE ALLOWED BY LAw-For each
passenger for any distance not over one mile and
half ...... .-........ ............,. 20 cents.
Over oneand a half miles, and not over
three miles,. ........ ............ 80
When detained on route over FIVE min
utes, driver TO be allowed, in addi-
ton, for each quarter Of an hour de-
ned....... 124 -"
The above are the rates allowed between day.
break and o'clock p. M. Alter s p. M. the rates
of fare allowed are as follows:
For each passenger for not over one
mile and a half... ................. 371 cents.
For one and half miles, and not over ~
three miles. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. 20
For detentions, for each quarter OF an
hour. 80. Isl
RIcuTs or PKRsoNs Hume 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 10 take up any other pas
senger, provided the occupant will pay him the
fare Of three persons. ei4 ISL. sea
Hackmen are allowed 10 receive greater COM
pensation than is fixed by law if II 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 HAcKMKN TO TAKE Pas
sKNcERss--Hackmen are required by law 10 carry
all passengers rendering them the legal fare unless
previously engaged for the time necessary TO trans
port passengers offering him the fare, under q
penalty Of FIVE dollars. ~ r
When hackman shall refuse TO take passen-
gers, on the plea Of previous engagement, he is
required TO give the name and residence Of tho
person BY whom heis 30 engaged, under penalty
Of Eve dollars. e $500 +. f -
If 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 was false, then the hackman
incurs penalty 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 IL demanded OF received Of
stranger, or any person who shall moi at the time
nave resided twelve months in the city, the PEN
any Tor SO doing Is double or ten dollars for each
SIEIeHs--The rates OF fare and oil the other con-
ditions terms, and penalties prescribed by law for
the regulation Of hackney carriages, apply TO an
sleighs running Cor hire within the city Of Wash
ington. ~tu IN i-ll ~.
DRrvKRs--No person under sixteen years OF age
Isallowed by law TO drive any hack, cab, or sleigh
for hire IN this city, under penalty OF five dollars
How TO VrrDrcATE THE LAwr-Strsngcrs and
others arriving in the city by the Baltimore and
the use Of his vehicle and be refused or who shan
be asked and required TO pay over and above the
legal rates Of fare will observe the number on the
hack, and Immediately inform the police officer
whose duty IL is TO be in attendance at the depot
That ohicer will protect the passenger from impo-
tending backman.
Any refusal or neglect by the police officer at the
depot TO execute the law in this respect he knows
VIII be followed promptly by his dismissal.
Strangers reaching the depot from steamboats,
or otAer places from whom illegal fare il demanded
will apply to the police officer in attendance, whose
duty u a. TO ascertain whether the fare demanded
be illegal, and if so, 10 prosecute the offending
hackman.
M ARBLE Marble works.
lNl The subscriber begs leave 70 inform his
friends and the public that he has increased his
.tock OF Marble Mantles, comprising Sicnna,
Brockedelis, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
quality, newest style, and superior finish, which he
pliers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu-
nenis, Tombs, and Hesdstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window stills, lintels, steps, and plat
orms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap
tone, calcrned plaster, - IS PER barrel
Also on hand large lot Of Connecticut Brown
stone, New York Flags and Steps suitable for
building purposes. He invites the attention OF
builders and others to his stock, and will endeavor
o give satisfaction 10 all who may favor him with
heir orders.
WIN. RUTHERFORD.
On E ST., bet. l2th and l3,h.
Oct g--6m. (m)
TToR sALE.--several fine Building Lot.