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Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-14
BOOK BABBLE.
The Man Who Wants His Friend
TO Be Librarian.

While passing through the rotunda
of the Peabody a few days since, a
reporter heard a number of prominent
literary gentlemen discussing the idea
of a public library, which subject has
been heralded so much by the press
the last few years that little remains
left of it to talk about. 1t receives a
windy boost ENTHUSIASTICALLY, and
after a few spasmodio airts, falls to
the ground. Some of the gentlemen
spoken of seemed quite in earnest and
expressed a willingness to give the
scheme a start by actually subscrib
ing money toward it.
"Leadville, which was a desert
waste five years ago, is about to have
one worth $2OO,O 900 at the very start
said one, and Memphis, an old estab-
lished city. noted for its local talent
and culture, can not have one to cost
one tenth of the sum-"
The others all chimed in, and one
asked: What is the average cost Of
books in a irst-class library"
Where there is a varied as
sortment, and no money is
wasted ia fancy bindings, the
average cost per volume is about two
dollars" was the reply.
Then for $4,000 We could have
five thousand books2' said another.
Certainly, and all standard works.
One hundred enterprising men to
subscribe 500 each could make up the
sum"
but where are you going to find a
hundred such angelic citizens2" asked
a scaly skeptic. /.
Nonsense" replied the enthusi-
astic taIker; Memphis has more than
double that number Of men who
would readily subscribe if they we're
confident the scheme would not fall
through in less than twenty four
hours"
"In case you do get it up, gentle
men, remarked a weak voice from
the outside of the circle, Il have a
friend, a poor but worthy man, who
has a large family to support and
would be glad to have the post Of
librarian at barely living wages
A few turned white about the gills
at this speech, and the rest scowled
at the previous little man in so sug-
gestive a manner that he suddenly re-
membered an appointment and de.
parted.
The iremen's library was then dis.
cussed, and little encouragement
would have solaced its warmest advo-
Gates should they have been present.
The bottom seems to have dropped
out Of the phenixian book case; or,
in other words, the scheme seems to
have been of balloon like composition
as well as proportions.
The Odd Fell rvs library was
highly spoken Of by some and by
others not so favorably. The prinei-
pal objection seemed to be that the
collection was not fresh enough, and
not enough attention was paid to cur
rent literature. Besides, the plan
upon which it operates was regarded
by the gentlemen as too exclusive in
its workings.
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This Fine Andalusian Jack
WIN Be Sold In Front Ofthe Cot
ton Exchange at I2 O'Clock,
Noon, by Barney Hughes:

The head lines above we're to be
seen on a placard pinned to the for
ears Of a demure and lazy looking
jackass, as he stood in a sleepy atti-
tude in front OF the Cotton Exchange,
corner of Front and Madison streets,
this forenoon. The animal drew a
large crowd, small boys especially,
admiring his fine parts. He is a
donation from Mr.. John r. Malone
for the benefit Of the Michigan suf-
ferers.
There was nothing especially re-
markable about the jackass, anymore
than can be seen about any other of
the same breed. He belonged to a
blooded and notable family Of his
kind, and his geneology or pedi-
gree has been carefully studied during
the past twonty-fcur hours by Prof,
Hughes, the talented and highly
accomplished salesman.
1t is we'll known to every person
familiar with farm life that jacks are
a useful institution. No we'll regu-
lated farm is complete without one.
They are naturally a lazy tribe, and
when it comes down to real hard work
are not worth much, but for the pro-
creation of the half and half horse,
known to the world as mules, they are
invaluable. A we'll known citizen Of
prominence in legal circles was heard
to remark this morning, while gazing
intently upon the brute under con-
sideration, recently imported from
the south Of Spain, that he would
rather be a jackass than anything else,
they had such an easy time, and had
so easy and pleasurable a life.
Promptly at high noon, the ap-
pointed hour, Professor Hughes
mounted the rostrum at a street
corner, and began to expatiate upon
the beauties Of the jack tribe in gen,
eral, and those Of KenO in particular,
Come out and see your brother,
gentlemen, the time has come for you
to stand shoulder to shoulder, and
this representative of your near rela.
tiyes offers the best chance you ever
had or over will have. He may be
damned by envious people, but he is
admired by all who feel an interest in
a good thing. Look at his proportions.
l have been urged to sell him in Soc
tons, but l can't. You must take
him as a whole. What'll you give2"
said the Professor.
Ten dollars" was the FIRST sound
that came from the crowd, and it soon
ran up to $25, when the auctioneer
said:
"This animal, gentlemen, develops
on straw. He don't require any oats.
If you don't believe it, take a straw
and try him. If l cannot get more
money for him, I'll sell him in Sec
tions yet. Which part will you have
frst2"
About this time bids ran up rapidly
and $50 was heard
Nov you talk" said the salesman,
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REDUCED RATES
To the Atlanta international
Cotton Exposition.


The LEDGER is in receipt Of the
following circular letter which we
hope will be of interest to a large num-
Der of cur readers;
CIRCULAR TO NEWSPAPERS.
ATLANTA, September lit is our
pleasure to inform you that excursion
tickets will be sold during October,
November aud December from your
city to the Exposition at $l8, good to
return within thirty days from date OF
purchase. You will confer a favor by
noticing this important fact in your
columns. H. j. KIMBALL,
Director General.
b. w. WRENN, Chief Of Trans.
We take pleasure in giving the
above prominence and furthermore in
saying that no public spirited citizen
could possibly make a better invest
ment Of time and money than in go.
ing to Atlanta and spending a few
days during the Exposition. We
need to educate and reconstruct the
Southern as we'll as the Northern
mind, to imhibe confidence and self
reliance as well as invite
others to come and see
what can be accomplished in the
South. Atlanta has taken the lead Of
wealthier and better located cities.
The Exposition to be held will be
national in its display, its gathering Of
people, its exhibits Of products and
industries, and in its influence. The
results will reach not only the whole
Of this country, but other countries.
1t will be in a broad sense an Inter.
national Exposition, and will do more
to promote the welfare and the unity
Of this nation, and to advance q real
progressive spirit, han the Phila-
delphia Centennial of 1876. This is
truly national in spirit, while that was
local and sectional in spirit and in
lot
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PERSONAL.

Buy your shirts at Mays. 1861
Judge A, II. Wheatley and family,
Of Galveston, Texas, are registered at
the Peabody.
DR.. Arthur X. Taylor, formerly Of
Memphis, is now resident physician at
Hot Springs, Ark. 1851
Mr.. Frank NJ, Smith, of Knoxville,
formerly County Superintendent Of
Public Schools, for Knox county, is
in the city.
Mrs. John D. Cox has returned
home from Fernvale Springs and
found her husband down with bilious
fever.
One Of the noatcst and fastest es-
adjustments in the city is the meat
store of Albert Seessel, 124 Main. 1t
has lately been reprinted in handsome
style and now enjoys a bright, pleasing
and attractive appearance. All eat.
ables in the store are pure and fresh,
and this, added to the clean surround
ings, are very appetizing to a lover Of
the good things of life. In season
Mr.. Seessel keeps choice fresh meats
Of all kinds; fresh fish from Northern
lakes and the gulf, as we'll as from
lakes are the city; every variety Of
game, fresh oysters, vegetables, poul-
try, butter, eggs, etc etc. He will
commence his fish season on the 23d
inst. with a full supply Of the choicest
to be procured. When a housekeeper
wants something extra nice in the
eating line call on Mr.. Seessel, at 124
Main street.
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LEDGER LINES

The sewer system is being perfected.
Lawyers look blue and confess they
feel so.
Shipment fresh lemons. Lytle &
Shields.
A light breeze came from the north
east to-day.
Brown Il Jones, coal dealers, 282
Main street.
Eureka Springs water for sale by
Oliver, Finnie & Co.
Archery, croquet and lawn tennis
grounds are deserted.
1t has warmed up a little, but cooler
weather is close ahead.
Mercury at sunrise 170, yesterday it
ranged from GO to 79o.
Cut down your fuel bill by locking
up your coal and wood at night.
A shipment small Golden Hams
suitable for boiling. Lytle & Shields
The district quarantine officer is
nearly ready t. report for other ser
vice.
A light rain was falling over about
Shreveport, Louisiana, early this
mornino
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Choice { Meats In the city
at ALBERT SEEssEL,S MARKET
I24 Main street. 12t

DR., W. c. johnson, of the Western
Methodist, is spending the week in
our city. lie will call upon some Of
our leading houses for their business
cards. Many firms here every year
advertise in the Western Methodist,
and know it to be an excellent me-
dun. The circulation is between
four and five thousand copies weekly,
chiefly in Arkansaw, Tennessee and
Mississippi. 81
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COURTHOUSE NOTES.

New mating is being put down on
courtroom floors and halls.
The examining committee appointed
by Judge Horrigan will report this
evening.
Governor Hawkins has released Jim
Williams, sent from here a year ago
for larceny, to serve three years. Two
years of the sentence was RENTED
upon the recommendation of the jury.
E. s. Livermore was appointed adj
ministrator Of W. P. Dayey this fore.
noon.
James King and Francis Temple,
Humphrey Power and Emma Ser
geant were licensed to marry to-day.
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IHE CIRCUS

Drew another large crowd last night.
Mr.. Shelby. the popular clown, not
only favored the audience with a
great many Of his original witticisms,
but offered many truisms. among
which we noticed one in particular,
namely, his allusion to l.. Samelson 4
Cos Full Moon Cigars, which thoy
are retailing at five cents, and which
is undoubtedly the best cigar on
earth for the money.
To convince yourself, try the Full
Moon, for sale only at
.sAMELSON 4 CO., l
Full Moon Cigar House,
Opposite Peabody Hotel.
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An Appeal TO the COIOred People
Of Memphis On Behalf OF the
Michigan Sufferers.

The colored people Of Memphis who
were driven to the greatest extremities
of want and suffering during the great
epidemics.of 1873 and 1879 have ever
cherished a GRATEFUL recollection Of
the liberal laid they received from
abroad. They desire now to repay
that debt in part by contributing Of
their means for the relief of the
Michigan sufferers. All the churches.
lodges and societies therefore arc
requested to solicit and receive con-
tributions through their regular Off
GERS and to turn the sane over to
the Cotton Exchange of this city to
be forwarded to the proper authorities
in Michigan. "He that givoth to the
poor lendeth to the Lord" Let us
give of our means even as we have re-
ceived and been blessed.
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Tomorrow night, at st. Patrick's
church, a South Memphis bello win
be married to a we'll known hotel
proprietor.
G.. Baum & Co., 1856 Main street, is
the place where families can be sup
piled in fine vines, WHISTLES, brandies,
Champagnes, porter, ale, etc, in guam
titles to suit.
Many who have boarded for the past
two years are now keeping house.
Woful are the walls of many a young
Lousekeeper as she sets dough chips
before the visitor.
Your mouths SO big you a
whisper in your own ear" said a
gamin to-day to a comrade against
whom he had a grudge, and he didn't
catch it from the clown, either.
Complaints Of unlighted streets CON
tinue to pour in from gropingand long
suffering suburban residents. The
latter pay as much tax as any other
class, and get less favors from the au-
thorities.
The City Hospital death list last
week numbered seven, not seventeen,
as has been enormously stated. No
more chronic cases, and sick tramps
from the swamps will be admitted to
this institution.
"0ut on a striker" asked a man yes
tcrday Of a friend he managed to
ovortake after a chase of half a block.
yes was the answer, two ofthem,"
and he turned a pair of mOurnful
optics up to the sky,
A young lady has worked a beauti-
ful table cover which can be seen for
three days at Kremer's store on Main
street. It is to be rafled off for the
benefit Of FIVE orphan children.
Tickets 25 cents each.
We want it distinctly understood
that, though the Solar Tip school
shoes are so much superior to all
others, they are, nevertheless, sold by
Zellner & Co. just as cheap and even
cheaper than any of the limitations.
Brisk winds, from fourteen to.
twenty miles an hour, prevailed last
night over the northwest, and the
weather bulletins report wires down at
Bismarck, Fort Sill, Fort Elliott,
Denison, Texas, and Port Eads,
Louisiana.
The fuss among the cotton striking
forces at New 0rleaus is getting
serious. Men are getting heads broken
by stray stones, the military have been
called out and it don't look like a
healthy direction for a cotton man to
emigrate to.
The Planters Journal for Septem
Der, issued at Nicksburg and simulta.
neously at other cities, is a handsome
number and well worthy Of a place in
every Southern home. There is a
branch office in this city, at 296 Main
street.
A couple Of hOrses attached to an
undertaker's wagon grew boistrous
yesterday evening at the corner Of
Adams and Second streets, and
snatched the tongue from the wagon
in a jify. A couple Of doughty fire.
men threw both horses to the ground
and secured them before further dam.
age was done.
A candy pulling and a fight at a
colored folks entertainment, on
South street last night, was a sweet
affair. One Of the dusky beaux, got
up regardless of expense" departed
hOmeward with one ear pasted fat by
a ball Of half pulled candy, and one
optic closed for the night by a patch
Of the sarue sweet substance. He was
sweet on some other fellows girl.
IusIENSE REDUCTION!
All Fancy Goods regardless Of
AAuh a. unuvA ~~, - -
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The Porter Guards.

The Porter Guards, forty odd
strong, had a drill at their armory last
night, and will repeat the practice this
evening. They have decided to visit
Little Rock the 18th Of next month,
and participate in the military tourn-
ament to be held on that occasion;
that is, provided the employers of the
young men needed will let them off
from one days work. The employers
Of some ten Of the soldiers are to be
waited on between to-day and to-
morrow evening TO learn definitely
their pleasure in the matter. It is
understood that Captain John D
WaldrOn wishes to take his entire
company, but that only twenty-four
men will take part in the match drill
1t is to be hoped hal the consent Of
those who have Porter Guards in their
employ will be readily given to the
short leave Of absence.
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Lucky Draw.

One of the Silverman brothers, the
young, unmarried one, residing at
Indian Bay, is reported to be the
lucky holder Of a half ticket in the
Louisiana lottery which has drawn
the capital prize. This entities him
to $4,000 cash. The ticket held BY
Mr.. Silyerman was one Of a package Of
twelve half tickets, selected by young
John Bruder, connected with the
river department Of the Avalanche.
Charley Postal, clerk of The
steamer Hard Cash, gave him the
money to mako the purchase, and his
selection proved to be the wisest of
the bunch. 1t is stated that the other
halt Of the same ticket was sold to
some person in tho city, but his iden-
tity has not been discovered up to
noon to-day.
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II. Wo~rtbington, 40 Broadway,
announces for immediate publication
Ohatterboz Junior, edited by Edward
Willett, Joshua Kendall, Miss Pol
lard, aud others. illustrated with
colored and full page wood engravings,
Alto, boards, 81 %. The publisher
considers this Cbattsrbox Junior the
best juvenile Of its kind ever issued.
On examining its pages, parents will
be convinced that it is adapted 10 the
understanding Of our young folks. II
is entertaining and at the same time
instructive; it will be a source Of de-
light to children, and will guide their
tasto in the right direction. 1t is a
book that should be in every family.
Csrpulent ladies delight ia wear
Ing Louis Lange's double COTsets
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1881-09-14

The best and coolest Beer and
best OF Liquors and Cigars, at
FRITZ & GEORGES. a.me 1897
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Just Received.

-Four barrels Of Mountain Valley
Spring water at q. Gallina's, 80 Beal
street. 12t
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Those s%prightly bays driven by Mr..
II. Furstenheim, and used in his fam.
lily rockaway, took fright and became
manageable between Z aud 8 O'Clock
this morning, while trotting along
Washington street. They increased
their speed. struck across to the Pop
lar street market, hit an obstruction
and wrecked the rockaway. Mr.. Furs-
tenhoim was thrown out, also his wife
and two children, but all escaped
with a few bruises.
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OLIVER, FlMMIE & CO..

OLIVER, FIMMIE & co.
SILVER MOON FLOUR
New Process, in use only a short
time, a great Improvement on the
old process. Our sales are now
very large. Won't you try it9
Silver Moon YEAST pOWDEBS-
Manufactured in our own store
and absolutely pure.
BUTTER
Best Creamery Butter received
daily by express.
COTTON SEED OIL
By the barrel or gallon.
LARD
Fairbanks bucket lard always
the best.
WE ROAST
The very finest grades Mocha,
Java, Maracaibo and Rio Coffee
fresh every day.
CHOCOLATE
Cocoa, Cocoa Shells, Epp's Cocoa,
Oatmeal, CrackedWheat, Graham
Flour, Grits, etc.
OLIVER, FINNIE & co.
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Fine custom-maie shoes for half
price at l. GOLDSMITH & Bros,
1T 348 Main street.
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Special Inducements TO Cash and
/. Short Time Buyers.
MENKEN BROTHERS.

Our Wholesale Boot and Shoe Department will be found
worthy Of inspection. We carry an immense stock of
desirable goods, to which Mr.. G. E. TATE, a member of
the firm, gives special supervision.
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OR. yan&C Co.
= DEALERS IN a
CHOICE GROCERIES.
$40 Main street.

Our stock Is Large and Fresh, embraces ali the Hest lines OF
Goods kept by the Trade and will be Sold at Prices as Low as
THE LOWEST. 1s
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SHAVED.

iron gray mare, white name aud till
~ slightly lame in left hind leg; and one bay
horse, four years old. Liberal reward 70,
their return to DR.. B @ HENNING, No. S4
street. u
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Paner IIanrera Wnntoh

AT wall paper store of Marcus jones',
No. 1861 Second street.
Memphis, September IA. IA
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VAL. WIATZ'8
Milwaukee ErIanger Beer.
ll4f AtHENEsK LUEHRmANa'S.
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WANTED.


WANTED.
NURSE-Must cont well rscOmme ded.
IN At No l6S Wellington street. W
A WET NURsE-Call at once At 50 Fifth
"A street, Chelsea. CWAGNER, Jr. liz
w H. TRAYERS 4 co, practical ngrers,
w . etc., will ct all elevators with hemp,
grass or wire ropes, in the best Eorkmanlike
name and the lowest fgqresa az
94 43 JEFFERSON 81.
WASHER and ironer, BY the month. At
w 2g8 Vance street, SIS
A WHITE woman for general housewsrk.
u 81 CG0EBEL, Madison and Second.
r EDGER balances. old and new city bonds,
IL coupons and paving scrip aud certificates
for paying back taxes. B. RICHMOND,
S2 No. 20 Madison street
BOARD in private family for mother ard
- son. References given and required.
Address SENEX,
2is Care Letter Carrier No. 3.
V0UNG lady with good references and fully
Il qualified, desires a situation as teacher
in 2 country school, or e. goyernsss in q Ri
sTRAYED.
ONE iron gray mare, white name and tail
- a AAAak Ia III AAAA Tvs al AAG 9AL
horse, four years old. Liberal reward 70,
their return to DR.. B @ HENNING, No. S4
Poplsr street. Il
FOR SALE
E0R SALE OHEAP-shslving. counters and
u store fixtures, formerly belonging to our
Jefferson and Main street store. Inquire Of
Kahn 4 FREIBRkG,
R15 Corner Main and Poplar.
EURNITUkE-Parlor, bedroom and dining
IL room set in hne condition, at a bargain.
Apply At 2iO Desotl or9 Howard Row. l0i
DIAEos AND ORGANs-New or second
i hand, in thorough. repair. Leave orders
for tuning with WlTZMAhN x co.
lot 23 and Us Seconi street.
HUMBOLDT PARK, at the head Of Vance
IL street, suitable for fine residences or the
incest picnic grounds. This IL rare opportu-
nifty &c get q home so comfortable and 50 desir-
able; These beautiful shaded grounds are con-
tanning over four acres, clear title and NO in.
cumbrances. Furniture also for sale If the
purchaser desires. Apply at No. $50 Main st.
q
nRY GOODS FOR SALE
- Being. engaged in manufacturing exclu-
sively. | wish to sell ms stock OF DRY GOODS,
or will trade 1t for city property.
" J.G. WATKINS, 81 Main street.
HHEAP COW F~00D-Cotton Seed Hulls, the
Obest food for dry cattle or milch cows supe-
rlor to common hay and a. less than one-third
the cost. ALI dairymen and many others use
them with high satisfaction. For sale By
CITY OIL WORKS,
1855 q Near Memphis 4 Charleston Depot.
A FINE 7~.octave Plano, very handsomely
"A finished; nearly new. Can be seen at
hollenbergs Music House, ~ Main.
HHEAP-Residence, l3s Vance. Apply on
" premises or at 49, Vance. 1905
COTTON picking sacks Of all sizes Hayden
" Co, in rear of2S Main street. lA12
0S0 BDIs TIES CHEAP-We buy an kinds
HOU Of old iron, rags, cotton or machinery;
second, hand bricks bought and sold. We boy
and sell anything from the siEe Of a needle 70
an anchor. Tho attention Of tee public rem.
erallyI and country libraries especially, ID
called to the fact that | have a grea. variety
Of Secondhand Books. s. GABAY, Art.
lat nos. all, AIS and ll6 Shelby ar Get
PUBLIC LEDGER.
ehssI IS EadiSOn Street.
ran CEaTs PER NE 4.
THE CITY
ednesdav EvenIup Rouf ~ raar
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KENO,

Buy Hose of Browne, 40 Madison.
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25e per dozen, stewed or raw.
Families supplied at loo per dozen.
25c and SOC per can. IS
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Having greatly increased our space, we open the season
with improved facilities for handling our growing job
bling business. We show the best and most complete
assorted lines of goods suitable to the trade of this Sec
ton. We guarantee our prices as low as any market.
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Insurance on gin houses and all other
classes of property can be effected
at the insurance agency CT MI. q. d.
Raine, he Secretary Of the Planters
ms. Co., Of this city, and at the lowest
rates possible to secure reliable in
demnity. Office with the Planters
ms. Co., Al Madison street. 1927
New comb and strained honey at
Buckham & Campbell's. lot
Bremen Kaiser Imported Beer,
very delicious drink,
l44t AtHRNRY ~LUEHRMANN's.
Buy Gas Fixtures Of Browne.
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V0UNG lady with good references and fully
Il qualified, desires a situation as teacher
in a country school, or as governeAs in a pri.
vate family. Address 5 i, this Office. 1881