Washington sentinel., 1855-03-04
REGULATIONS CONCERNING HACKS
AND HACKMEN.
Jan 24-1y

How TO Know WHO THE HACKMAN Is-All hacks
are required to be licensed, and TO have the mum
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 to such carriage
or, if there be no lamps, the numbers shall be
| spcuously painted 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
hall 10 cents.
Over one and half miles, and not over
three miles 30
When detained on route over five min.
utes, driver to be allowed, in add-
ton, for each quarter Of an hour de.
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 are as follows:
For each passenger for not over one
mile and hall. f......-,............ 373 cents.
For one and half miles, and not over
three miles. Observation-Disclosures. T5
For detentions, for each quarter Of an
hour. r............... .................. Isl
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 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 to receive a greater CON-
pensation than is fixed by law if il be voluntarily
offered by the passenger; but il he receive the
same without informing the passenger that il ia
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 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.
When a 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 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 inforp.,.
tion of the name and residence of the person ,iven
by the hackman false, then the b,,ckman
incurs penalty five dollars.
PENALTY FOR DEMANDING ILLEeAJ F.Rr-The
penalty for demanding higher 70. q OF fare for IN,
transportation OF passengers, is FIVE dollars for
each offence and the perscJn paying the illegal
fare may recover back tbf amount over and above
the sum allowed by law.
Where illegal fare is demanded or received OF a
stranger, or any person who shall NOT at the time
have resided twelve months in the city, the PEN
atty Tor so doing is donbie, or ten dollars for each
offence.
SLKIeHs-The rates OF fare and all the other cos-
dltons, terms and penalties prescribed by law for
the regulation of hackney carriages, apply TO all
sleighs running for hire within the city Of Wash
ington.
DRIvERs.-No person under sixteen years OF age
Swallowed by law TO drive any hack, cab, or sleigh
for hire in this city, under penalty FIVE dollars
How TO VINDIcATE THE LAw.-Strangers and
others arriving in the city by the Baltimore ana
Ohio railroad, who shall apply TO hackman fop
the use Of his vehicle and be refused, or who shall
be asked and required TO pay over and above the
legal rates OF fare will observe the number tho
hack, and Immediately inform the police oihcer
whose duty il is 10 be in attendance at the depot.
That officer will protect the passenger from mpo-
stion, secure him hack, and prosecute the OF.
Tending hackman.
Any refusal or neglect by the police officer n, 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 10 ascertain whether the fare defs,an dea
be illegal, and If so, TO prosecute the offending
hackman.
MARBLE EMANTLEs.--Marblew works.
lu The subscriber begs leave 10 inform his
riends and the public that he has increased his
'tock OF Marble Mantles, comprising Sienna,
Brockedelia, Spanish, Egyptian vein, Italian, and
black marble, richly carved and plain, of the bes,
luaty newest style, and superior finish, which no
nents, Tombs, and Headstone Slabs; Eastern
Marble for window sills, lintels steps, and plat.
orms; Marble tile, counter and table tops; soap.
tone, calcined plaster, 81 rs per barrel.
Also on hand large lot Of Connecticut Brown
stone, New York Flags and Steps, suitable for
,uding purposes. He invites the attention OF
uders and others TO his stock, and will endeavor
o give satisfaction TO all who may favor him wih
heir orders.
VIM. RUTHERFORD.
On Z St, bet. 18th and 1870.
Oct. 9--6m. fm)
LNOR sALE.-Several fine Building Lots
E in Square 279. Inquire Of Mr. u. w Spsd
ng between 9th and 10Th streets