Washington sentinel. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1853-1855, 1854-10-06
REGULATIONS CONCERNING HACKS
AND HACKMEN 1000

How TO Know WHO THE HAcKMAN Is.-All hacks
are required TO be licensed, and 10 have the num-
Der of their licenses 70 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-
spicuously painted on each side Of the drivers
box.
In case any stranger or other person feels him
self aggrieved by any hack-driver, LEI him obtain
the number of the hack. How TO reach him with
the law is hereafter pointed out. rqAs 2.
RATES OF FARE ALLOWED BY LAw.-For each
passenger for any distance not over one mile and
a half .............. ........... 20 cents.
Over one and half miles, and not over jlOqxA
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- mai
ned. Ia
The above are the rates allowed between day
break and o'clock p M After s p. M. the rates
OF fare allowed as follows
For each passenger for not over one
mile and a half. ................-. .37t cents.
For one and half miles, and not over
three miles. 70
For detentions, for each quarter of an
hour. ..-..-...........,..... lSi
RIGHTs OF PRISONS HRIse HAcKss-Whcn
more than two persons are in a hack the driver is
not permitted 20 take up another passenger with
out the consent ofpersons already in his hack
When any number Of persons employ q 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 greater CON-
pensation 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 H.i4A1
In CASES OF REFUSAL by HAcKMEN TO TAKE Pas
sEEeKRs-IIackmen are required by law TO carry
all passengers rendering them the legal fare unless
previously engaged for the tme necessary 10 trans
port passengers offering him the fare, under a
penalty OF FIVE dollars.
When harkman. shall refuse 10 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., "a nf ~. t.lt Xxx
IL Il should appear that the plea Of previous
engagement was a false one or that the informa-
ton Of the name and residence offhe person given
by the hackman was false, then The hackman
incurs penalty Olive dollars.
PENALTY PoR DEMANDING IrIKoaL FARK--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 a
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 Tor each
offence. ~ XII. va ~
SLEIeHs--The rates Of fare and all the other con-
dtions, terms and penalties, prescribed by law for
The regulation OF hackney carriages, apply 20 all
sleighs running for hire within the city Of Wash
ington. ltif' ~ ~
DRrvKRs.-No person under sixteen years of age
Swallowed by law TO drive any hack cab, or sleigh
for hire in this city, under penalty Olive dollars
How TO VIsDIczTE THE LAw--Strangers and
others arriving in the city by the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad, who shall apply 10 a hackmsn for
the use Of his vehicle and be refused, or who shall
be asked and required to pay over and above the
egnl rates OF fare, will observe the number on the
hack, and immediately inform the police officer
whose duty Ills 10 be in attendance at the depot.
That officer will protect the passenger from impo-
siiion, secure him hack, and prosecute the Of
lending hackman l1lodte .hli tHef-lt
Any refusal or neglect by the police officer attic
depot 10 execute the law In this respcct he knows
will be followed promptly by his dismissal
Strangers reaching the depot from steamboats,
or otherp places from whom illegal fare is demanded
win apply TO the police officer in attendance. whose
duty il is TO ascertain whether the fare demanded
be illegal, and y so, TO prosecute the offending
M ARBLE MANTL Es.- Marble works.-
INl. The subscriber bcgs leave 10 inform his
friends and the public that he has Increased his
stock Of Marble Nantes, comprising Sienna,
brockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble, richly carved and plain, Of the best
quality, newest style, and Superior finish, which he
Oilers for sale low for cash. Also, Marble Monu-
menis, Tombs, and Headstope Slabs Eastern
Marble for window stills, lntels, steps, and plat
iorms; Marble tile, counter and table tops soap
stone, calcned plaster, 80 70 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 aud others TO his stock, and will endeavor
o give satisfaction 10 all who may favor him with
heir orders. 81 tf ,sfb I MD Ell tf
WIN. RUTHERFORD.
On g.. bet. 18th and i3.h.
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E,OR sALE--4scversI line Buiiding Lots
IN in Square 27D. Inquire of Mr. ID. w. Spald