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Eeaeaet tiiesssi fs5 isffd that all winch Can be said about it--cxcept that we were little more honest than they thought we were.

 After receiving the bids, the Legislature was pledged to the lowest bidder When they proceeded to mock election, therefore, We withdrew our name--and Smith S- Reed beat Mr. Woodruff, heaven knows how ma ny votes--and then Nr Speaker got up and made fun of the Houses, by telling them that Smith < Reed were declared aalg elected.

 When it became matter of bidding, we were, with regard to the Legislature, like men higgling with pedar for a job. We would not have t, at less than it was worth. for the glory would not pay the costs. So much for the public printing.

 As to those gentlemen members, who so industriously reported that we had formed a coalition with the Gazette, to beat the Times I've say, God grant them long lifs, and little wisdom withal It is said that !" the laborer is worthy of his hire.'' We hope so flor even the dirtiest and most disreputable work should be paid for. Nc hope they may soon find another mare's nest.

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 A letter received the other day from one of our Agents in the South. commences < am again requested to trouble you with the names of some subscribers" We heg leave to assure our friend that we shall ever be glad to be troubled after the same fashion.

 We are not in the habit of making a great outcry about our prospects. We can thank fully say however, that our efforts to merit support from the people of Arkansas, have met with as rich reward as we could have expected. Our subscription IS gradually and continually extending--and it is filled up with men who will not forsake us for one slight error-or be swept away with the first change in public opinion. We are proud to say that very seldom--Very--do we lose a subscriber. 0arfriehds and subscribers take our paper because they get their money,s worth. They are steadfast and firm friends and we shall be steadfast and firm in our du- ty to thems

 So soon as we can make the necessary ar engagements, we have it in contemplation to enlarge the Advocate. If every subscriber will resolve to send us oae name to put on our subscription list, we can not only enlarge our paper, but be well paid for so dong.-@ Suppose every subscriber should make the trial! We would do as much for any one of them, at any time.