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Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-24

HISDUCA1I0N.-My school win be soninued the en-
u \ suing year. at my residence in Hanover County
about 23 miles from Richmond q above Col Goodas
My course of instruction viii comprise the Latin French
and English Languages Geography, with the use of the
Maps and Globes; regular History with Chro
noiogy, Arithmetic Mathematics and the art of surveying;
English Grammar and English Composition NV term sfor
board, Tuition, Washing, Lodging, and Fuel are $50 the
scholastic year of ten months My school will commence
the 18th of JAN 1882 and terminate onkhe 10th Dec
"A vacation OF four weeks will be given in the summer
There will be examination at the close of the year
the result of which will be the parents and guar
dams of children committed TO my PARTICULAR aen-
ton will be paid to the moral conduct of my pupils and
good discipline maintained in school, have been engaged
in teaching for eight yecrs past fully sensible OF
the great responsibility which my profession imposes. NV
residence unusually healthy and remote from places Of
vice and dissipation In relation my character and quail
hcauon am authorised to refer TO the following geptc
men, viz:
Right Rer. Richard Chanting Moore ID. ID. ofRiet-
niond.
R q WaL.am ARMSTRONG. Of Richmond.
#. i r.. James, & Co. Of do.
ner. H'Gtdm' Meade, ID. ID. q, Frederick County.
Hanover, Dew. 1929. lIERNiON DAVIS
Sertfeate of Bishop Moore.
Mr. III. Davis WA employed by Bishop Meade n pri-
vae tutor of his children for upwards of years and
nave every reason 10 believe approved by him. L.
therefore, can with propiety recommend Mr. Davis such
parents as may be disposed to employ him.
RICHARD CLAIMING MOORE.
letter addressed TO inc, must be directed TO Montpelier
Hanover county, Va. HERM0N DAVIS.
Nov. 30 5S-vtr
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-24

HAVE iarmed Maj John p. Whites celebrated Race
ID Horse COLLIER lie will the ensuing season AZ
Chesterfield, Meckenburg county, Virginia His repua-
ton and character Race Horse, needs comment as
he is well known TO the racing world. The season will
commence on the first OF March next previous TO which
time, the terms OF the Pedigree Performances SC
wl be published, which have no doubt will entitlc him
10 rank IS Stallion he has done as Racer He il ia
ken from the turf without the least injury.
RICHARD c. PURYEAR
Nov. %. bsN,y,c
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-24

FH1IIE undersigned, having, sometime in the sum
ii mer of 1929, authorised (by power of Attorney
Ira White and Benjamin Marshall of the County of Caro-
line and State Of Virginia, to survey and divide equally
three Tracts OF Land in the county of Randolph and State
aforesaid Whereas they the said White and Marshall not
having acted either legally Justly in division of said
land do hereby renounce and revoke them my said
Attorneys and do hereby caution the public against pur
chasing all any part Of said lands Of both or either Of
them, they have interest or CHIN whatever in said
lands. JOHN p WALDEN
For the Heirs of Vim. Walden dec
Dec ~ 67-2aw2y*
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-24

a BLE-BODIED HANDS WANTED.-Thc subscri-
IA Der wishes to hire for the next year, numebr
hands, to work the Petersburg Rail Road
liberal prices Will be given, and the money paid quarter
". Dec. Is. [6i-T&Ft N JAMES MALONE
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-24

YHNHE EAGLE HOTEL.-The undersigned has taken
N this Hotel The convenience offs locality, with its
extensive accommodations not surpassed by any ta-
vern in the United States. Professions Of attempts to
please common, that it is useless TO make them
The Proprietor has taken this establishment at so short
notice, (only days previous the meeting the Lee
gislaturc that he may have an opportunity of manifest
ing as early he would wish, his desire please.
generous public will excuse, in the beginnings the at
tempt OF one not much accustomed to the detail of such
concern The Proprietor gives solemn assurance that no
pains or expense shall be spared to elicit appreciation and
bring custom The liquors shall be the best the country
Affords and table to OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES are requested
and every effort made for their suitable entertainment
The undersigned would be particularly indebted to his
friends in Richmond for SUCH custom-A separate table
will be prepared for members of the Legislature.
ALEXANDER L. Bolts.
Richmond City, Dec. Q, 1881 59-n
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-24

FESilE subscriber, living hitc Hall, in the county
e OF Hanover, having employed young man. who
mas had some experience rs teacher and who give
satisfactory evidence of his Abilities would take into his
family four or i've small boys boarers, edng i'm
age fourteen ycarsThe situation of my residence is ri
healthy and agreeable neighbourhood, commands ala
the advantages which be desired by any who may wish
to condc their children TO my carefhe terms for board
and tuition during the space of ten months will be $50
payable at the end OF the second session The school will
open ON the 9th day of January next andtermnae on the
last day OF the ensuing November-Therc will be va
cation OF enc month, during the Insiruc
uon viii be gvcs in all the branches OF ordinary Eng
nsn e@eeauon, viz: Reading, Writing, Arithmetic Gram
mar geography, &c; and also in the Latin and Greek
lenguagestic will be paid 70 the d. portment
OF the boys, both within and out of School and every aid
afforded them, in the prosecution of their stu
dies, which prompIde and steady application on the part
OF their teacher can
Parents, living at distance who may wish to engage
their Children will receive prompt attention. by addressing
letter TO me, and directing Verdon Pest Office or
iayiorsvne THOMAS BOSWELL.
Dec x 59-2twSt
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EH UMFoRD AoADEMY.-1'be 6r,, ,s,.;o, ., ~.

SUMFoRD ACADEMY.-1he first session Of ,6s
E0 ensuing year win commence in this institution on
Monday the 10th January and terminate the 10Th June
In inc classical Drtmen the Greek and Roman authors
VIII DC taught Which recommended BY the University
virginia as a.rcparaory for admission into that
sn'uucn Students, however, who design entering other
Soeges, can receive such nrucon will comport with
their future arrangemenThe English and Mathema,i-
caldeparmen, viii continue 10 be conducted by Mr. Thos
McMahon' gentleman pre-emncnty distinguished for
the extent and variety OF his mathematical requirements
and whose ZEAL fidelity and ability the discharge of his
duties have been manifested by tho evident mprov
OF his pupils during the late session To enunerate the
various branches OF Mathematics taught in this Semi
nary, would appear ostentaous let suffice TO saw that
the necessity of College in that department of
science IS entirely superseded Mr. James Ryan of New
ork, the known and learned Editor of Iegendrc's
geometry, Gibsons Surveying, the Mathematical Diary
ana author OF the dcrenal and Integral Calculus ricor-
opsy examined MIR. Mcmahon, and has certified in tho
most unqualified manner, that he is profound Mathe-
maucan Mr. Rs. certificate is in the possession of tho
Board, Washing, and Tuition (each
ooaruer hndhg his own bed, bedding, towels, Candles
&c) $50 per session of months PAYABLE i'm adyance-
Iuion alone $40 per session, payable also in advance
Students whether boardcrs day scholarA who enter
at any time previous TO the 18th February are liable 10 the
expencc of a whole session. VIM. HAWKESWORTU
Ming Nllnam Dec o. 60-Awtl7thJan
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-24

EPANK OF VGRG1NIA-The annual meeting OF
kD the Stockholders of the Bank of Virginia will be
held at the Bank, the first Monday in January next
full meeting in person, by proxy, desired the
subject of establishing Office of Discount and Opposite
10 kcnawha county, authorized by act of the last
cra Assembly il to be submitted and decided.
December 8, 1881 y. ROBINSON, Jr. Cashier.
a TEACHER WANTED.-A gentleman well quail
IA fled TO teach the English and Latin Languages cor
rectly, may find employment for the ensuing year, by
applying to r. L. JETER
Jeterville, Amelia Co. Dec. 1881. 66-w4wN
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-24

NOTICE Teacher Udnted.-A gentleman Of
uncxccpGonablc character, experienced in School
Keeping well vcrscd in the Latin and Greek Languages
and the elementary branches of Mathematics will find
desirable situation in private family by application al
at Morgansville, Nottowoy, Va
Dec 10, 1881 62-wt1stF
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-24

g hHIo AND KENTUCKY LANDS.-The Subscri-
w Der offers his services nonresident proprcors of
lands in the States of Ohio and Kentucky, for the sale
thereof and payment of the All letters addressed
TO him at Cincinnati, TO John III. Price, Esq. of Rich
mond POST PAID, will be duly attended TO. He refers
those to whom he may be unknown, Chief Justice
shal Chapman Johnson, Charles COPELAND, and Sam My
crs, Esqrs. JAMES SOUTHGATE
p SJ. s. will also attend Attorney at Law to suits
III the Federal Courts at Columbus and Frankfort.
Nov i. 5l-w6m
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a TEACHER WANTED.-Tho Trustees ofthc Aca-
Ia DENY in Woodstock, Shenandoah county, Virginia
are anxious TO obtain teacher TO take charge of the
DENY about the lst of April next teacher who is also
minister OF the Gospel would be preferred The teacher
must be competent TO teach the Latin and Greek Lam
guages Mathematics Natural Philosophy, and the usual
branches of English education. None need apply I'M
less they well qualified. "A
Application may be made 10 the undersigned or either
oil hcm and letters addressed to them will with
mediate attention Jos. III. SAMUELs,
RoBERT TURNER,
JANrEs ALLEN,
PHILIP MILLER,
iyy1
Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1831-12-24

DOCTRINEs.-In tlo
Banner of the Constitution for Wednesday, we have ca
aoguc OF the OF the newspapers published in diff
ercni parts OF the Union which the doctrines of Ii
berai commercial policy. The whole number is ninef-
hTee. Oi these there in Maine, 8 in New Hamp-
SHIRE, in Massachusetts,, l in Connecticut, in New
FORK, in New Jersey, 10 in Pennsylvania, in Mary
land in tho District OF Columbia, in Ohio in Indi-
ana, In Illinois, in Missouri, in Arkansas in Ten
nessec, in Mississippi, 2 in Alabama, in Virginia ip
Worth Carolina, II III South Carolina in Georgia This
IS respectable array truly, hut large the list is we We
~ much doubt whether it includes the whole number of
journals friendly TO the true doctrines of commercial legis
Hon We are most surpized at The number in Ohio and
rem a. Ihree years ago asks The 49, Of the Constitutions
where was the paper north OF the Potomac tout of tIc
cities OF Now York, Salem and Boston) in The western
country, that maniully opposed The American Systcm
WIN inc exception OF which subsequently fell into
INC "a@c oil Mr. Clay, and grew cold in the cause we can
not cd 10 mind single example I'm the great State of
Pennsylvania far can learn there IS not SINGLE
paper That was not opposed TO free trade with the cxcep
lion Of the Philadelphia Gazette which with the bost dis
positions, then stood neutral in the cause" The Gazette
i now on The list OF The efficient champions Of liberty,
commerce. and unshacked industry. In the State Of Ohio
the Newark Advocate, two three years since was t,c
hi which hoisicd the free trade flag has now six CO.
ono in Iaucsvillc.
FVtyn9cPopers in the States north ofthc Potomac and
West thc AHcghany, eng1gcdi support ofbcal opinions
on ui3 much contested question: most of them established
Whcc hrcc years ago not voice raised against the
restrictive system, show important change in public
opinion without the aid oil which party can be sustain
Cd, We have it'll, doubt that the free trade doctiues
the true doctrines for the farmer will ere LONG be
rally received in the rich agricultural regions Of the west
winch have nothing gain by restrictions on commerce
but much 70 lose. Tie Banner OF the Constitution, by
furnishing with correct information the subject boih
ue pubic and the conductors Of newspapers who had
given hc question but little of their attention, has done
'""'" 10 hasten iis desirable result-sN T. EU. Port
The following 7pondcnco has been made pubic on
the authority Of Mr.. Jcticrson's cxecuor:---H T. Goz
III may D. proper 70 premise, SAYS tho ". v Whq i'm
which find it, that the attack of Ge BridsI, sbin
'P'' Oh "'' - 90 F"o''e 'hc'pc'kc,in Chesapeake
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-06

Mp We are authorized to announce JOHN o
p.anoun as candidate for reelection to Congress
;or the District composed of Fauquer and C1,pePer'
''' ~ We are requested to announce GEoheE F.
c,,cuv.rrn as candidate to represent the County OF
Fa;rfax in the next General assembly
TP We are requested to announce JOSEPH
w Cu,, as candidate representa- the D!s:rict com.
nosed of King George, Lancaster, &c NC IN .e ss
Congress % .nrounce G.. F.
n,ncru asa candidate represent the Count'es VI
: ondoun and FairfSx in the next Congress \,
rP We are authorized to announce ). M.
rron as candidate to represent the CHuh!les Oh
sno,tsylyanis, Louisa, Orange, and Madison' III '"e
next Congress. ,o Joux
n. We are authorized to announce JOHN
T,II.rrnRo as a candidate TO represent the D,''rc'
composed of King George, Lancaster, thchmoha' CT
in the next Congress.
nP We are requested to announce WILLIAM
& DANIEL as candidate to represent the County u
Farfax in the next General Assembly =,
Mp HENRY FAIRFAX is candidate tor the
suapes of the voters of Fairfax County, at the neS'
election of Delegates to the Assembly.
~ We are requested to announce SPENCER
uoTTRom BALL as candidate to represent the County
of Fairfax in the next Legislature.
mar l2-1awtE
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-06
IN COR U p + | = l. E

JOHN L. afford, Surgeon Dentist,
yENENDEKS his professional services to the nhabt.
L ants of Washington City and the District. He
has taken an office at the corner of Sixth street and
Pennsylvania Avenue, above Mr.. Webb's Lottery Of
fee. and opposite Gadsby's Hotel, where he may be
ound at ali times ready to perform all operations on
the Teeth. He will 6le plug, clean, and extract de.
cayed Teeth and remaining roots with care and safety
pain than the former method. lie will also set in
iifca reeh by the set single one, to resemble the
natural teeth Superior Dentrifce, for whitening the
teeth and healing the gums, can be had at all times at
his Office
The citizens of Alexandra are informed that he cali
be found every Wednesday at Mr. Newton's Hotel,
where he will be ready to attend to the duties of his
profession
Ladies waited on at their dwellings, if required The
Door attended gratis
Washingtas, l83l-apr 16
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-06
PROSPECTUS OF
The NATIONAL INTELLIGENGER,
PUBLISHED IN TAG CITY OF wAsHIsGToS,
Blu GALES e SEATON

VJSHE NATIONAL INTELLiGENCERi IS an old es-
tablished Journal, at the seat of the General Gov
eminent 1t publishes, originally, the Proceedings
and Debates of Congress. and contains more regular,
full and Report of these than any other paper
in the Unions it contains, also the Acts Of Congress,
and all the State Papers and Documents of public in.
eres laid before. originating in that body. These
recommendations in addition to the variety of other
information which is be found in its columns,
nected with the general interests of our country,
with literature and science, and the affairs ofhe world
at large; together with the character offrness which
the paper has always sustained make it useful and
vausbe all who feel interest in the of
this or of other countries
The ISrELLIsEscER is published daily and tri.week
ly The Daily paper is $40 year. S. for six months
The Country ISTELLIeEscBR is published three times
week, with the exception sometimes of portion of
the recess of Congress, during which it is published
twice week, at the price of six dollars year, pay.
able in advance, OF four dollars for six months.
Washington mar Is
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-06
Removal.

vu0uE sbscrbcrrespectfulI,i informs his friends ana
the public, that he has removed ms a''or
next door TO the Franklin House ''o'ei' ~" IL .ha
below his old stand; where he contnuest carry
Saddle. Harness Z Trunk business,
MILL IT'S HaRIOUS BRANCHES -.
He tenders his grateful acknowledgment W. h h
friends and the public, tor the iperA' pa" y" them
received from them; and begs leave to assure theIp
that, with the aid of the best workmen' aua a:
ple supply of the most choice materlsiS' ne WI.
able TO render entire satisfaction TO those ~io "!
pease to favor him with their business, either oy
or personal application. -,
large assortment of the following articles wholesale
and retail, on the most moderate terms:
Patent spring saddles
Mems saddles, bes, quality, stuff flaps
do do do PLAN
DO do common do
Ladies' do best and common
plated and steel bitted brides, of various kinds
Plated and steel mounted martingaies
sadjle.bags of the latest fashion. and common
Veisses and CARPET travelling bags
Plated mounted carriage harness
do gig do
Brass and Japan mounted gig harness
Plated, brass, and japanned.mounted carryall har
was.a. CART and dray harness
Fire buckle. and halters
Ana also general assortment of
Elegant Hard Leather T1@peling Trunks
And great variety of
THE BEST GIG & RIDING WHIPS
Plated steel and brass spurs
Plated steel and brass bride bits and stirru~,
Saddetrees and buckskins, assorted
Buffalo skin saddle covers
Old saddles ne ~ covered with hog, buck, and al
skin, and quilted at shortest notice.
Old saddles, harness. and trunks of all kinds, repair
ed at the snoretst notice.
sept so JAMES VhNSANi.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-06
William Fowle & Co.

HAVE IN STORE FOR SALE,
70 half chettsS of approved quality.
4 chests extra quality do
so small chests Gunpowder and Imperial do
90 hhds ST. Croix sugars
10 bags Calcutta do
SO do Rio coffee
$50 do Sumatra pepper
shaft 81 siP pipes Sicily Nader. Wine, ngham Ad
10qr casks other brands
8 9Th casks
Halfpipes and quarter casks Rico MADEIRA do
Quarter casks March's madeira do
so baskets Devett's sparkling champagne
20 pipes ! brandy, Seignett's and other
2halfppes brands
7ppes superior Holland gin
Is hhds New Orleansrum
80 baskets Bordeaux salad oil
12tons ST. Petersburg hemp
200 coils cordage, assorted sizes
Is do MANILA do
bales Bridportshad and herring twine
Bales of sewing and shop do
600 pieces choppas
IS baesbrown sheetings
Russia, raven'sand half duck
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-06
Edgar SNOW den,
Spiendid Furniture.

CHARLES KOONES,
Cabinet, Chair and Sofa Maker, King, ne1td'a
10 the corner Of alfred street.
WAS on hand, and constantly manufactures gso1
4 Z raj assortment Of
FASHIONABLE CABINET FURNITURE,
Which, for elegance and durability, defies compeitu'
His stock, generally consists of
Grecian and plain sofas, couches and lounges
Mahogany and all kinds Of drawing room chairs
Grecian, winged and single wardrobes
Pedes.al.end sdebOards with marble tops and mnI
Gothic and various other ditto
Pier tables, with marble and mahogany tops
Piler and block dining. card and breakfast tables
do claw do do do do
Plain do do do do DO
Centric or loo do
French and various other bureaus, with and vithcr
mirrors
Ladies dressing tables, with and without mirrors
Ditto workstands and music stools
Ditto and gentemen's cabinet. secretaries and bOos
cases
washstands, with marble and mahogany tops
Richly carved and plain mahogany, bird eye, and cir
maple and common beadsteads
Cribs cradles, candle stands shaving do po table de
and every other article in the cabinet line.
LIKEWISE,
Mahogany of various kinds, steam sawed, curl SIs
shaded veneers, copal Insh, sacking bottoms cords
BEDS, MATTRESSES, sc.
The above articles will be disposed .! for cash or I"
punctual persons on the most liberal terms. =.
very extensive patronage from Washington iDOu'
ces me to say, that will deliver furniture loany fu
chaser in that city free ofexpence
Turning & Carving executed in the 6esfmG"'
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-06

RESPECTFULLY informs his friends and the pub
Id lie that h. has, at his old staud, corner OF King
and Royal streets, opened
LOTTERY g. EXCHANGE OFFICE.
Connected with W hch he has for sale ell kinds OF
Snuff, Che,cng Tobacco, and Segars.
lie also has on hand, and will continue to keep, an
assortment of
FANCY GOODS-Such as
Canes, pocket pistols, pistol TASKS
Rodgers and other fine pen knives
Fancy soaps, Naples do; fancy extract
Bears and antique oil
segar cases. pocket books
Purses, genuine Cologne water
Fine and common snuff boxes
French shaving boxes
Emerson's straps, hair powder
One musical box, silver thimbles, &c.
apr p
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-06
GEORGE POTTER
Valuable Lan0 for sale.

1--WE HUNDRED ACRES, and II to two
l. miles from the Occoquan Mills. four-ffths of which
is in wood and timber, consisting of oak and pine suf
GENTLY large for bridges wharf building, SC This
tract lies wen for cultivation, is remarkably healthy,
and we u watered. Also,
TWENTY-ONE ACRES, II poles, lying
between Hugh Smiths land and the Middle Turnpike
Road Also,
ONE ACRE on Alfred, Oronoco and Pendle-
ton streets; also,
ONE HALF ACRE corner of West and
Queen streets: and 49,.
ONE ACRE on Wythe, West, and Madison
streets For sale by
10 WM. d. MUTT.
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-06
For sale,
2 IRACT OFLANL

.rs.ea< A IRACT OFL.fND
sskaSA on the Falls Church Road, within one mile OF
Nc the Cotton Factory, containing 2S74 acres;
.s~> which will be sold in lots il desirable. Also,
An undivided part of the TRACT OF LAND
between Shooters Hill and the Leesburg Road, con
tanning "A acres at present leased to VIM N. Mills for
Is dollars per annum. Also
A LOT OF GROUND, containing 81 acres,
binding on the western line of the Corporation and adj
joining the lot owned and occupied by Col Peyton' -
Also,
A SQUARE OF GROUND in the Town of
Alexandra, bounded by pendleton. Henry Wythe,
and Fayette streets Also,
A HALF ACRE on West and Cameron
streets
The above property will be sold low, on application
IN WA. d MUTT.
feb I'D
Phenix gazette. [volume] (Alexandria [D.C.]) 1825-1833, 1831-05-06
Alexandra, 2lst March, 1873

Extract from La,O Of he Corporaa relative to ASSESS
me1ts, S5c
"The SAID assessors sinai, mined ste'y after their
appointment, proceed TO value The houses and lots
within the limits of the Corporation, and to demand
from the masters AMI misresseS of every family, lists of
all male tytheables belonging TO, or residing in, their
respective families: snd also from every owner of tax
able property, list of such property; And fanny mas
ter or mistress Of fanny orany owner oflsxsble pro-
perry, shall neglect OF refuse to give in list ct all
male tythesbles belonging to- residing in. his or her
family or other iaxsble property. within five days after
the demand made hersofby any assessor, the person
so offending shalt forfeit and pay hundred dollars
and il any person whatsoever shall wifully omit or
misre present, in the list given in. any tytheable
able property shall, in any other manner, conceal
the same from the knowledge Of the the per-
sons so offending shall forfeit and pay double the
amount of the imposed such ytheable taxable
property Every merchant, shopkeeper, mechanic, OF
other person. having in his or her service or employ
ment any clerk, journeyman apprentice, or assistant
shall render an account of the in his her list
of ytheabes. and shall be accountable for the capita
ton tax hereby imposed in like and under the
same penalties. as if such clerk. journeymsn, appren
tce, or assistant, member of his or her family.