Alcoholic stimulants are its exciting causes.

Let, said the doctor, a man so predisposed indulge in the use of intoxicating liquors, and he will surely become a drunkard.

There is no more immunity for him, he added, than for the man who with tubercles in his lungs exposes himself to cold, bad air and enervating bodily conditions.

Now, is not this a very serious view to take of the matter ?" "Certainly it is," replied Mr.Elliott.

"Intemperance is a sad thing, and a most fearful curse." He did not look comfortable.