My duties as Editor of the Advocate,
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My duties as Editor of the Advocate, terminated with the last number--haying sold the establishment to Mr. ALBERT PIKE, who is now its sole Editor and pro- prietor. have been induced to this step by continued bad health. and by that cause alone. My friends and the public may rest assured, that the paper, IF the change of Editors, will undergo no change ill its prin- ciples. The landmarks by which it has been governed heretofore, will control it under my successor--it will be continued in every respect on its old princples--de- lending the same measures and the same men.

 In severing the connection which has for five years subslsted between the patrons of the Advocate and myself, it is on my part not without pain-for 1t seems like the se- paration of old and tried friends-but to continue longer a vocation which will not afford me health, one of the greatest bless ings of this life, would be unjust to myself, and al the same time injurious to my politi- cal friends.

 Having now retired from the field of po- litical strife and party violence. it Is my wish, as it is my duty, to eonciliate the good viii and friendship of oii, where 1t can be done without compromittlng my opinions and political predilections-rights which I hold sacred and viii yield to none.

 As dying confessions are generally short, l shall close this, my last speech, by ten dering to my friends and patrons, individual- ly and collectively, my best wishes for their prosperity and happiness.

 c. P. BERTRAND.

 Jan. B, 1885.

 P. s. Those indebted to me for subscrip- lions, adpertising, job printing, &e., are requested to make immediate payment, either to me at this place, or to my authori- zed Agents in the several counties of this Territory. hope this call will not be dis regarded-if ii IS, shall be compelled to pay my respects to my debtors through auo- ther and less pleasing channel.