v. Ward. 37 Ga. 515.—Laws of war. See Law.—Mixed war. A mixed war is one which is made on one side by public authority, and on the other by mere private persons. People v. McLeod, 1 Hill (N. Y¥.) 377, 415, 37 Am. Dec. 328.—Private war. One between private persons, lawfully exerted by way of defense, but otherwise unknown in civi society. People v. McLeod, 25 Wend. (N. Y.) 576, 37 Am. Dec. 328.—Public war. This term includes every contention by force, between two nations, in external matters, under the authority of their respective governments. Prize