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To be drawn in Alexandria, ID. c., on Saturday,
August 90, l845.
GRAND CAPITALS!
5000 5000 5000 '
Iz 100 prizes of $1,000. 81
&c. &c. &c.
Tickets $l0-Halves $5-Quarters SO so.
Certificates Of packages Of &c whole tickets $l3O
Do do 26 half do IS
Do do 26 quarter do 32s
Orders for Tickets and Shares and Certificates Of
Packages, in the above splendid Lotteries, will re-
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account of each droscing sent Immediately after it
IS over to all who order from
"A. w. KIRKWOOD,
One door east of Browns Hotel,
Washington, D. c..
The Washingtonian., 1845-08-16

SPICES.
Pimento; Pepper; Cinnamon
Cloves; Ginger; Nutmegs;
Mace, ground and ungrou'sd
FRUITS.
Box, Layer, Keg, and Sack
Raisins
Currents; Prunes Figs
Dried Plums and Apples
SWEET.ME.4TS.
Peaches. Pine Apple, Lime and
Citron Jellies, Sc.
SUNDRIES.
Pickles Catsups Sardines
Olives and Capers; Anchovies
Sapsago and Pine Apple Cheese
TOBACCO.
Fine Cut and Plug
Cigars in great variety
Y, call and examine for yo,
The Washingtonian., 1845-08-16

HONEY.
Cuba and White Comb
Flour; Oat and Corn Meal
Bacon /; Choice Hams
Dried Beef and Tongue
FISH.
Mackerel; Shad /; Herring
Salmon; Cod
Pearl Barley; Macaroni
Vermacelli, SC.
CANDLES.
Patent and Common Sperm
Adamantine; Roman and Mould
Common and Fancy SOAPS
OIL.
Sperm; Whale; Patent
Lard; Salad, &c., sc.
urselves.
If
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-10-04
District Attorne


We are authorized to announce ISAAC d
GlLDART, as a candidate for the office oc Dis
trict Attorney of the Judicial District, compo
sed OF the counties of Wilkinson, Adams, JEFF
terson, Claiborne, Amte and Franklin. Elec
tion in November next.
We are authorized to announce w. S. CAS-
SEDY, as a candidate for the office of District
Attorney for the Judicial District, composed o.
the counties of Wilkinson, Adams, Jefferson
Franklin, Amte and Claiborne.
We are authorized to announce WILLIAM
i. MARTIN, of Adams county, as a candidate
for the Office of District Attorney of the Firs
judicial District, composed of the counties Of
Wilkinson, Jefferson, Adams, Claiborne, Frank
lin and Amite.
We are authorized to announce EZRA r
fklCE, OF Adams county, as u candidate fol-
the ONCE OF District Attorney of the Judicial
District, composed of the counties of Wilkin.
son, Adams, Jefferson, Claiborne, Franklin and
Amite.
We are authorized TO announce JOHN
WHITNEY, of Jefferson county, as candi.
date Tor the Office of District Ittorncv of the
FIRST Judicial District composed of the counties
Of Adams, Jefferson, Wilkinson, franklin,
Claiborne and Amite
We are authorized to announce N. SCUDDER
OF wilkinson county, as a candidate for the
once OF District attorney, for the Judicial Dis.
ulot, composed of the counties Of Wilkinson,
Anite' Adams, Claiborne, Franklin and Jeff'er
son,
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-10-04
As s EES OR

We are authorized 10 announce JOIN
STRlBLlNG, US candidate for the Office o
Assessor of Amite county, at the ensuing No
ycmbcr election.
We are authorized TO announce WILLIAM
G. DAVIS, as a candidate for the Office of As
SCISSOR Of Amito county, at the ensuing No
vember election.
We are authorized TO announce THOMAS
HAYNES, as a candidate for the office of As
SCISSOR of Amite county, at the ensuing NoyCm
Der election
We are authorized TO announce JAMES A
JENKINS, as a candidate for the office of As
SCISSOR of Amite county, at the ensuing Noyom
Der election.
We are authorized to announce JOHN G.
klNABREW, as candidate for the office Of
Assessor of Amite county, at the ensuing No.
vember election.
We are authorized to announce SYLVESTER
GARDNER, as a candidate for the office of
Assessor of Amite county, at the ensuing No.
vember election.
We are authorized to announce WILLIAM
T. SHARP, as a candidate for the office of As.
SCISSOR of Amite county, at the ensuing Novem.
Der election.
We are authorized to announce JAMES +.
JAGERS, as a candidate for the Office of Asses.
sor of this county, at the ensuing November
election.
We are authorized to announce JOHN B. |
EASLEY, as a candidate for the office of As.
SCISSOR OF this county, at the ensuing November
election.
We are authorized to announce R. A. NEE. 4
LEY, as candidate for the office of Assessor
OF this county at the ensuing November cleo.
ton.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-10-04
CT r G u LAR.

Fel'op- Citiaeas Of Amite County
Having been selected by Wing Y
Ity Convention as one of the candda14
represent the county in the next a'
Of the Legislature, | deem it duty "a
fully and clearly, an expose of my
tical principles, and the state policy W
would govern my action if elected a
OF your representatives.
1. consider the representative u
the agent Of the constituency who 1
him. On all questions agIta:ed H1
the election, and on which the view
the candidate are we'll known, con1
his election sufficient authority !, \
tain and carry out such views Vl
questions arising after his election, \ :,
slider the representative bound 10 Y
the wishes of a majority OF his conn.,
ents, clearly expressed; or, IN cav
constitutional doubt, to resign us
and surrender his agency again W.
people.
2. | consider the right Of sullras'
be citizen right--FREE FROM AM n
sTRIcTIoN, WHATEVER, except iha' . :,
sidence, as now required by our '.
constitution. As connected WIN
right, deem the cause of common ., Nv
TO be of most vital Imports -.
already too long neglected--9eraa, s1 !,
demand the immediate action oil W, j, 4
legislature. A system of common s N
education, that shall place KNOW r",i
liz reach Of the poor as ,h %
the rich, is the only means Oy WINS in,l
can preserve in purity our free 4. 'a, !,
ton S; by enabling all classes o. ~. t"' h, n
to perform indePenuenI.,Ssi spt
duty as citizens, unswayed oy e e"
demagogues, who will ever Dc iOI ct.i
posed to lead the people astray ''o
heir selfish purposes, ;,,oortnp
8. | deem it of most vllal l.n lec,
10 restore to our State, by homes si2h.
ion, her lost credit and tarnlsnsu = iucas
now presses like a. We ii
,pon our prosperity. Nor eau :. a,en h
above its influences, but mus Nv avn q.
and disgraced in OUT ne U w
nation: and the frowns Of -. uu1t
civilized world will rest upon 10 10, les@
wipe out from the records oil ou inn ~
ion this political sin. kepau, "r bcerS
greatest reproach that has ever eo,verpne
led by the enemies of free S0'
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-10-04
Amitc County Candidates.
nlest,on...ad ana an So,cmbcr, isiS



We are authorized 10 announce 1llEopoRl
MCKNIGHT. o. candidate luf the office 81
sheriff of Amite county, AZ The ensuing No
tCubef election
We arc authorized H. announce WILLIAM
&, llARRELL, re q candidate fof the office al
sheriff If Amile county, NJ the ensuing No
yomhcf election
We are authorized 10 announce WILLIAM
q. McGEllEE, asa candidate iof the office OF
sheriff of Amitc county, at the ensuing No
ycmbcf election,
We are authorized 10 announce YOUNG T.
GRIFFIN, ~ oannIdatc for the office Of
Sheriff Of Amito coaniy, at the ensuing No.
ycmbcr election.
We are authorized TO announce T.. G. WICK.
Err, ~ candidate for the office of sheriff of
Amito county, at the ensuing November cleo.
ton.
We are authorized 10 announce CLINTON
McGEllEE, as a candidate for the office Of
Sheriff of Amltc county, at the ensuing No.
vombcr election,
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-10-04

MExIco'-NOlhlng of any in,o,
was received from this distracted n
by the last mail. The goyerDm.,,
beset with difficulties and enbsrn,l
resources, that it is generally NJ
that another revolutio n is insviaH
likely TO occur at any moment. II.
vince oil Tabasco has revolted anu
general government, and the po,,
has not as yet been able to dssnlS
troops TO put the revolutionists dow
We clip the following paagaa
The P'cayune, developing the reu,
airy designs of Gen. Paroles;
Paroles was at San Luis POtul
a force Of 10000 men. Hcvas Al
bly, making preparations TO marhr|
northern frontier; but his desiguslnl
pected, and he has been accused n h
leo Of aiming at a military dclalra
a division under his command have
nounced against the present Governs
and in favorof a military system |
edes has written that he has succss
restoring order, and processes to b N
ably disposed to the present Governs
these professions are, however, DID
ted"
The Santa Anna party in Mexico
IN favor Of postponing the declaaijl
war against the. United States until ~
propitious time. We always though
Santa Annals party was the most sem
of any in Mexico. Mexico is, inds
melancholy burlesque upon the nan
Republic,
No yellow fever in New 0rIean;a
The city was never bel
.er than it is at the present time
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-10-04

thus adding another drop to tho bitter cuI
Of MIssissippI's degradation. I, II
with public Virtue as witt private, IN
milia fizo q man with vice and ho vii
slaflIo at nothing Crimos, nj which h
would have started back with horror
when no first commenced his downward
path, become as nothing 10 him.
That Reputation is detrimental 10 The
prosperity Of our State, wo have no doubt,
II checks emigration, aud thus prevents
vast additions to our state wealth, 70.
sources and population from boing made.
II prevents, in good measure, our public
lands from being settled up by hardy
and industrious citizens II hangs ike
an incubus around tho wheels OF com.
morco, and clogs the efforts Of enter.
priso--and yet the debt is not paid! The
iimo of payment is only postponed. "a
nation never dies, sour state will al.
ways, it is to DO hoped, remain sovereign
and independent We are only putting
off the evil day by this ephemoral repudi.
alton. The day of payment will GER
tainly come, and with it the frightfuI &C.
emulation Of interest upon interest,
caused by our present reputation.
Then, does not every motive that can
appeal TO the mind Of man, dictate the
payment Of these bonds. Public faith
requires ii; honor demands it; common
sense calls for it; our state character
must be retrieved; our furnished escutch.
con must be made to shine again with all
Its original brightness; every feeling of
patriotism and love Of country cries out
for the redemption of our plighted faith.
Fellow citizens, shall the calls Of honor,
duty, and patriotism, be longer neglected
for the grovelling purposes Of partyism?
Shall the name of our State be forever
bye-word and reproach! Shall she
longer stand alone in her dishouor,
among her chaste sisters Of the confede-
racy? Upon you rests the fearful respon-
sibiIity Of the decision Of these impor-
ant questions, With you alone rests the
power, and it remains to be seen whe,
her you will longer sacrifice your duty
o your country, IN posterity, and to your
IoD, at the unhallowed shrine Of party
lemagoguism.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-10-04

We are truly grati6ed at witnessing
the friendly interest taken by the editor
Of the Holmesville Planters Free Press
in the success of our friend ALoNzo G
MAYERs, Esqr., one of the candidates for
District Attorney in the Cd Judicial Dis.
trict Of Mississippi. We fully endorse
every word that the editor has said in ia.
vor Of Mr.. M. He is in truth, "A young
gentleman endowed with high order OF
talents-of untjring industry and perse
verence--well versed in his profession,
and of unimpeachable character for in,
tegrity and honesty. We trust that sue.
cess may crown his aspirations, and we
have no hesisancy in saying, that, if cleo,
ted, the people of his district will have
one Of the most faithful and efficient Off
GERS in the State, and one who will give
general satisfaction.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-10-04

We are authorized to announce Judge JOHN
NJ MAURY, of Adams county, as u candidate
for the Office of Chancellor of the State of Mis-
sissippi, at the ensuing November election.
We are authorized to announce STEPHEN
COOKE, of Lowndes county, as a candidate for
the office of Chancellor of the State of Missis.
sippi, at the ensuing November election.
We are authorized to announce LEMUEL
R. HANKS, as a candidate for the Office of As.
SCISSOR of Amite county, at the ensuing Novem'
Der election.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-10-04

The New ORLEANS COMMERCIAL
Es."-We have received the prospec
tus OF new paper, bearing the above ii
tie, proposed TO be published in New Or.
leans, by Messrs, HEYLIGER, BLACK ant
BRAVO. 1t will be devoted 10 Commerce
Agriculture, Literature, and the Arts
The editor, Mr.. T. B. Thorpe, is well
known to be fully competent to the task he
has undertaken. The first number was
to have been issued on the lst instant.
Want of room precludes a more extended
notice. In the meantime, if any of our
planting friends wish commercial paper
upon which they can RELY, we would ad.
wise them 10 subscribe for the Times. A
weekly country edition, containing
a complete price current, and review Of
the market, together with all the reading
matter comprised in the daily paper, can
be had at the low subscription price Of
IS por annum. We will publish the pros.
pectus next week
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-10-04
COL. THOMAS COOPWOOD.

We understand that this gentleman has
periodically responded to the call of the
Wings, and Of the Wing press Of the
State, and consented 10 become candid.
ate for Governor. The patriotic and self
sacrificing course Of Col. c. merits the
highest commentator. He is no fa;,
heather Wing. He does not wait for his
party to gain the ascendancy, before he
becomes a candidate. No. In storm or
in sunshine, he is the same,-adversity
does not depress his ardor in the good
cauSe-nor would success render him
more enthusiastic in his advocacy of our
beneficient principles, than he is now
when our horizon is overloaded with al.
most certain disaster. He is Just the man
for the crisis-bold, ardent and enthusi-
astlc--ot character above reproac h,
and of spotless moral integrity. lie
should, and undoubtedly will, receive the
cordial and hearty supper; of the Wings
of the State. Let US all, brother Wings,
rally as one man, to his support, and, if
victory does not perch upon our banners,
we will have the proud satisfaction of
knowing that we done all in our power to
merit better fate, and that we chung to
our glorious principles Of honor end right
10 the last.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-10-04
We this week place at the head Of our

We this week place at the head Of our
columns the name of Colonel THOMAS
COOPWOOD, of Monroe, as the Wing
candidate for Governor. large MAORI,
ty Of the Wing press Of the State has
already done so. In Col. c. the Wing
party will find Jealous and indefatiga-
bic champion, every way worthy Of their
cordial support, which, we trust, he will
receive.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-10-04
District Judge.

We are authorized to announce STANHOPF
POSEf, of Wilkinson county, as candidate
for the office of Judge of the Circuit Court, fol
Che first judicial District, composed of the coun
ties of Wilkinson, Adams, Amte, Franklin
Jefferson and Claiborne.
We are authorized to announce CHARLES
CLARK, of Jefferson county, as a candidat,
for the office of Judge of the Circuit Court, 70
the first Judicial District, composed of the coun
ties of Wilkinson, Amite, Franklin, Adams
Jefferson, and Claiborne
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-10-04

Read the letter of Col. A. L, Bingaman
declining to run as a Wing candidate fol
Congress. 1t may be found on the out
side of this weeks paper. His reasons
for declining are Of a nature which must
satisfy every Wing that it was not flag,
glng of zeal in the good cause that indu.
ced his declension. The letter is most
beautifully written, and every line exhi-
bits an indomitable determination 10
stand by the wing banner to the last
Would that every man in our ranks was
animated by the same unconquerable
spirit
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-10-04
To Candidates.

We wish to impress deeply upon your
minds that our terms require payment, In
advance, for all annunciations. Therefore
all those who have not settled up, are re.
quested 10 do so forthwith. We espe
ciaIly commend this notice to candidates
residing out of the county. We shall
send number Of the paper con tanning
this notice to all Of them.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-10-04
PROBA TIE CLERK

We are authorized to announce ERASMUS
S. RUSSELL, as candidate for the office o
Probate Clerk of Amite county, at the ensuing
November election.
We are authorized to announce STEPHEN
z. DAVIS, as candidate for the Office of Pro.
bate Clerk of Amte county, at the next No
yember election.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-10-04

We are authorized to announce VAN F
SWEARlNGENsa a candidate for the office Of
Probate Judge of this county at the ensuing
November election.
We are authorized to announce JOHN
WALKER, as a candidate for the office OF Pro.
bate Judge of this county at the ensuing No,
vember election
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-10-04

We are authorized to announce JOSEPH B.
HOFF, as a candidate for the Office of Circuit
Clerk of this county, at the ensuing November
election.
We are authorized to announce ROBERT /,
TORRANCE, as a candidate for the office oil
Circuit Clerk of this county, at the ensuing No
vember election.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-10-04
ATTENTION, WINGS AND DEMOCRATS

ATTENTION, WINGS AND DEMOCRATS.
Hon. Stephen Adams, of Monroe, demo
cratic candidate for Congress, and Peter
B. Starke, of Lowndes, Wing candidate
for Congress, will address the citizens OF
Amlte on Monday next. Let everybody
attend, and hear the different questions
which divide the two political parties OF
the State, ably discussed.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-10-04

Judge Stephen Adams, Of Monroe, dem
ocratc candidate Tor Congress, and Peter
B. Starke, Of Lowndes, Wing candidate
for Congress, will address the citizens OF
Wilkinson county, at Woodville, on Wed
nesday, the 9th instant.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-10-04

In another column will be found the ad-
dress Of DR.. t. NJ. ROGERS to his fellow
citizens Of Amite county. The Doctor is
sound to the core on all questions Of State
policy, The address is ably written,
and we commend it to the consideration
Of the voters Of Auito.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-10-04

County Repre- entative.
We are authorized to announce PETER
O'FLANAGAN, as a candidate for Representa-.
tive of Amite county, at the ensuing November
oil
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-10-04

We are authorized to announce C. PINCK.
NEY SMITH, of Wilkinson county, as can.
ddate for the office of Chancellor Of the State
of Mississippi, at the ensuing November election
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-10-04

TfSAs'--wo have received
any importance from mi, .,''. Wv
Tho President Of 're,s,l, ,'.'I
Col Clark Oven, Of lacks, ,,,' ' ".
raise ono thousand men bv ,,i w
toImonl, TO DO mustered IN ' ,s'
States service under Gen r,, ~,
Hays with his command, /, AZ, a. .
crato with Con. Taylor Ac,',.
suros arc in progress to col,, a
Der OF mon required "
Tho entire county is blessed -.
continuance of uninterrupted r,J.
Hon j. B, Miller, of For, ' D.,.
consented 10 become a candidate !,
ornor OF the State Of Texas. Ca
Horton is spoken of for Li,u,.,,..
ernor.
The COmanchc Indians are AIN.
ming a treaty Of peace and ,n,,
the Texans.
Liberty advocate. [volume] (Liberty, Miss.) 1835-1866, 1845-10-04

Jo"T l.. Tonntr, E.o.. =
county has declined ss,.. " V'|
Tor tho Office Of Secretary 49,, ~
reasons Of a private nale,. " 't
The Arkansas banner., 1845-05-28
AvFSar,Sas Ferss, Egoogs.

tPdGE REDUCED TO SI 50. FE7HIS work is the production of ALBERT PIKE, K Esq, Counsellor at Law. and contains all the necessary forms oi process proceedings and docket entries, for Justices of the Peace. with forms for Constables, CoroneTs, and Sheris, and a copious collection of forms of Deeds, Conveyances, Se., with an appendix containing summary ofthe prin- cpes of law most likely to be useful to the Justices of the Peace
 Great care and labor have been bestowed in the compilation and preparation of this work, to make it useful not only to civil officers, but to citizens in every department of life and il is hoped that the aa thor has accomplished that desirable object.
 The price of this useful work has been reduced to Sl 50. For sale by thn undersigned, who will fill orders fdecomplaed by t4c cas5-aad aot oiterwiSe] from any part of the State
 VIM E. WOODRUFF. Little Rock, March 10, lS45 27-tf
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Groceries. &C.

eEE'OCsEEGSs (AGs ID ECEIVED per steamers II. Kinney and SWal- 1G low,
 30 hhds Sugar, part, very fine; 90 bags prime green Rio coffee; 10 do do Havanna do
 ) do do Java, do 150 sacks coarse salt;
 20 do fine do
 8 do table, do
 10 bbls molasses;
 90 do whiskey;
 10 boxes sperm candles;
 10 do Boston soap;
 bbls loaf sugar;
 do mackerel;
 , baskets champaigne;
 ? bbls soda biscuit;
 ? do water do
 1 boxes Underwood's pickles; 10 do caret wine
 do Leftwick's celebrated chewing tobacco; Imperial, gunpowder and young hyson tea not megs, alspice ginger, black pepper, white pepper, cayenne, do catsuP, pepper sauce, mustard, olives, eapers, powder shot, lead, percussion caps, trace chains, hoes, shovels, spades, ploughlnes painted buckets, queensware, table cutlery, pocket and pen knives, brides, and brde filings, saddle bags horse and mule collars, names, hand saws, mill saws augers, chisels, iles &I., SSc. with general as- sortment of DRY GOODS. All of which will be sold very low for cash, in exchange for country produce. Peries will be received (if in good order) in ex change for goods, until the first of June
 T. D. MERRICK & CO,
 Steam Boat Laadtng Lltte ROck. .4DrH 7kh iS45 Qn av
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DEg. CRAVEN FE3YV'egY

} ! AS located himself at OscEoLA, in Mississippi \ county, .4rtaasas and offers his services to the public in the Practice of MEDICINE and SURGERY. in all their branches.
 He is at all hours ready to attend to professional calls; and may always be found at home, except when in attendance upon the sick.
 April. IS44. 34-tf
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SETlT EHR Els.

SETNKeEsEES. IO Kegs pure White Lead, | V 20 kegs Mo- do, do.
 500 lbs. Cotton Yarn,
 Bbl Castor Oil,
 l2 " Rectifed Whiskey Boxes Starch,
 bbl. Clover Seed,
 l5 sacks prime Rio Coffee, hhds. prime Sugar,
 bbs Molasses. ALSO mems half Spanish and American Saddles, bridles &c., heceiVea and for sale by w B. WAIT. HldIch l9, iol4. 27-tf
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$5O REWARD.

DANAWAY from the subscriber, on the night ot ES the 27th April last, my negro man HAMP- TON, supposed to have gone in company with a runaway negro called SAM, from Jefferson county. and it was their intention to make for the Indian country west. The above reward will be paid for his apprehension and delivery to me at Little Rock
 k. A. WATKINS. afay 5A, lsl5.-34-tw
 DESCRIPTION. Hampton is about feet or s inches high, stout built and of a black eomplexion Had on when he left, a black broad cloth coat and striped pants He is rather slow in speech, and ad. dieied to drink.