- Physicians,
- Lawyers,
- Ministers,
of which there are increasing numbers.
Under Public Offices we find—
- Postmistresses,
- Registers of Deeds,
- The few calculators at Washington, and
- School-committee women at the West.
It is probably known to you all how largely the rural post-office duties are performed by women; petty politicians obtaining the appointment, and leaving wives and daughters to do the work. There are several Registers of Deeds; but I know only one,—Olive Rose, of Thomaston, Me. She was elected in 1853, by 469 votes against 205; was officially notified, and required to give bonds. Her emolument depends upon fees, and ranges between three and four hundred dollars per annum. She continues to perform the duties of her office, and, if an exquisitely clear hand-writing is of service there, will probably never be displaced.
Under the head of Semi-professions come—
- Teachers,
- Librarians,
- Editors,
- Lecturers, and
- Matrons.
Under that of Artists,—
- Painters,
- Sculptors,
- Teachers of Drawing and the like,
- Designers,
- Engravers,
- Public Singers, and Actresses.