Original Correspondence.

Spiritualistic mediums have , over and over again , offered to submit their claims to the strictest test , and have invoked the judgement of scientific men upon them . Mr . Home , for instance , proposed to

submit the phenomena which are so often witnessed in his presence , to Professors Faraday and Tyndall , and it is to be regretted that they did not more frankly accept the invitation addressed to them . But there are scientific men

who have not refused to investigate the subject , with the acqiescence of mediums ; Professor Hare , of Philadelphia , for instance , a scientist of great repute , although believing that the so-called phenomena of spiritualism were the results of trickery , believed the subject to be of

so much importance as to be worth the most elaborate investigation ; and to guard against the possibility of fraud on the part of the mediums , he contrived an apparatus , which , if spirits were actually concerned in ¦ the phenomena , would enable them to exercise their power

independently of control . And the results were so conclusive , that he became known as one of the most eminent spiritualists of America . At this moment , we have several fellows of the Royal Society , amongst whom are Messrs . Wallace , Crookes , and Varley , each , perhaps , the most

eminent scientist in his own department of knowledge , who have conducted the most patient and searching investigation into the subject , and who have all avowed their conviction of the reality of the phenomena , and of their production by some invisible power ; as may be seen in the

Report of the Dialectical Society , and elsewhere . These gentlemen know as much of mesmerism , biology , and spiritualism as most men , and they know that although the phenomena of each are of- a very marvellous description , they are by no means to be identified as the same . Whether

mesmerism be capable of suggesting " a new mode of telegraphy to all parts of the world , without cables . " by putting two mesmerised persons en rapport , I will not undertake to say ; but to obtain this through two spiritualistic mediums being placed en rapport , is not , I believe , on the cards .

I concur with Bro . Buchan , in believing that when the history of this century shall come to be written , it will present some curious pages , and I believe that of those not the least noticeable will be the flippancy with which pretenders to knowledge treat things they know nothing of ,

and the credulity they display in believing things that are utterly incredible . I am quite willing to leave those who know me , and have known me for many years , to determine whether I am the poor fool which Bro . Buchan is pleased to depict me , and also , to determine whether

Bro . Buchan is likely to obtain any respect , by misrepresenting what I wrote , in order to furnish the ground whence he mi ght assail me . I spoke of six or seven conversations , of from two to three hours and a half in length . He reduces them to one , which , "if it was not aided

by trickery , was the mere result of imagination . " It is quite clear that Bro . Buchan is as ignorant of the literature of spiritualism , as he is of its facts , or he would not , at this time of day , write such trash as he does of " Spiritualistic trick sters coming to seances fully prepared , "

and of the phenomena being "a coarse compound of trickery , credulity , animal magnetism , nervous disorder and spectral illusion , " and if he was not as arrogant as he is ignorant , he would not seek to hold me and others up to ridicule and contempt , as the victims of such nervous

derangement as to render us only fit for a lunatic asylum . We are lunatics in good company however , for although he is ignorant of the fact , it is well known that several fellows of the Royal Society , including its president , and each eminent in his

own department of science , are all so fully convinced of the verity of what he calls " a coarse compound of trickery , credulity , animal magnetism , nervous disorder and spectral illusion" that they have been , for some months , investigating

the phenomena , under conditions which preclude the possibility of any of the causes which Bro . Buchan , in his wisdom , assigns for them . Yours fraternall y , WILLIAM CARPENTER .

Resuscitation Of A Royal Arch Chapter At Paisley.

RESUSCITATION OF A ROYAL ARCH CHAPTER AT PAISLEY .

Abbey Chapter , No . 76 , which , owing to the death within the last few years of several of its most active members , and the removal from the town of others , has been practically dormant , though still retained in the roll of chapters , was formerly re-opened on Monday Oct . the 20 th ,

principally owing to the exertions of Comp . H . Rowan , the indefatigable Scribe E ., and Jas . Anderson , the R . W . M . of the Renfrew Count y Kilwinning Lodge , No . 370 , in whose hall the chapter met , having in , conjunction with Comp . Guy , P . Z . of Chapter 109 , invited a member

of the Glasgow companions to assist in resuscitating the chapter , and on the appointed day sent out a carriage and pair of greys to convey them to and from their destination . Some others availed themselves of other modes of conveyance , and Jonnstone also sent its

deputation to assist m the good work . On the arrival of the Glasgow brethren , they not only met with . a fraternal greeting , but found a substantial repast ' awaiting them , thus having refreshment before labour . At the request of the Paisley companion the

chapter was officeied by Glasgow brethren , assisted by Comp . Guy , of Johnstone . The offices were thus filled , Comps . L . Crab , P . Z . of 50 , P . G . S . N . as Z . ; John Frazer P . H . < , o as H . ; G . B . Adams , P . J . of 50 , J . ; W . Guy , P . Z . 109 , Scribe E . ; J . Tweed , J . of 73 , Scribe N .:

G . W . Wheeler , H . of 73 , First S . ; D . Robinson 50 , Second S ; R . Moss , 50 , Third S . ; fohn Crab , 50 , Captain of the Vail ; j . M . Oliver , Scribe E . 6 9 , Captain Second Vail ; W . Nicholson , 6 9 , Captain of Third Vail ; J . Johnson , 109 , Treasurer ; A . A . Smith , T .

50 , I . G . ; J . Miller , 50 , Organist . A Lodge of Mark Masters was then opened , and the following five brethren , who had previously taken that degree , were affiliated as members of this Mark Lodge , viz ., Bros . J . Anderson J . G . Drummond , Mark Cook , J . Marshall , W .

E . Nevan , having been initiated into the mysteries of this degree and duly passed through the veils , a Holy Royal Arch Chapter was then opened , and the same five gentlemen were exalted to that degree . The whole of the ceremonies were worked with that precison that distinguishes Comp . Crabb " s working .

The solemn music , so well rendered by Comp . Wheeler , Z . 60 , and the gorgeous robes and head dress of the three Principals , which were supplied by Comp . G . Kenning , combined to produce a deep effect , not only on the minds of the candidates , but also on all the companions

present , while the embellishments of the hall and the tracing boards of the Arch , as well as those of the Craft , that were displayed on the walls , while unusual in a Scotch Lod ge , yet added much to the effect , and all present will long remember the favourable auspices under which

the Abbey Chapter was re-opened . The whole of the visiting companions were then affiliated , and the chapter closed . After the protracted labour was over the companions proceeded to refreshment , and in the unavoidable absence of the First Principal of

the chapter , Comp . Jas . Anderson , R . W . M . 370 , was called to the chair . He expressed the great pleasure it had given him to have been instrumental in getting up this meeting , and he was sure that all would be pleased at the successful result , the kindness of the visiting brethren ,

the correctness of the working , and the magnif . c . nce of the dresses , taken altogether , had produced such an effect upon his mind that he must acknowledge his total inability to do justice to it . After the . usual loyal and Masonic toasts

had been given , "The Three Grand Chapters " was given by Comp . Jas . Crabb . Comp . G . W . Wheeler , responded on behalf of England , he being a member under that Constitution as well as the Scotch . Comp . Eraser replied on behalf

of Ireland , stating it was a favourable augury for the Abbey Chapter that it had been re-opened by Representatives of the three Grand Chapters , Comp . Gray responded for Scotland . The Chairman then gave "The Visitors from Glasgow , " Comp . Jas . Crabb replied and pro-

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posed " The Five Newly-exalted Companions . " Comp . Anderson replied , stating the gratification they had all derived from having been exalted under such very favourable circumstances and with such accessories . Comp . Wheeler proposed " The Sir William Wallace Chapter No

109 , and the Companions from Johnston , " which was acknowledged by Comps . J . Tohnson , and J . W . Gray , theZ . and ' P . Z . of 109 . The Chairman then gave " 6 g , " responded to by W . Nicholson who said that after traversing all quarters of the Globe , he still" loved to visit his native place and

mix with the brethren of the Mystic Tie . Comp . J . M . Olive , Scribe £ . 6 9 , also briefly acknowledged the compliment . Comp . Gray gave " Chapter 73 " which was responded to by Comp . J . Tweed , J . ; and Comp . G . Wheeler , H . of that Chapter . Comp . Adams said that the two

last speakers , as well as himself , and Comp . Jas . Crabb had left a meeting of Knights Templar to be present to-night that , proving the fraternal feeling that exists in the various grades oE Masonry in Glasgow and its vicinity . " Happy to meet , sorry to part , and happy to meet again "

was then given , and with " Auld Lang Syne " wound up this truly successful and harmonious meeting . The pleasures of the evening were materially enhanced by the really excellent singing of Comps . James and John Crabb , J . Miller , D . Ross , Robinson , Gully , Fraser , and

last and not least , A . A . Smith , who presided at the harmonium at refreshment , as Comp . Millerhad officiated during the ceremonies , and the Glasgow Companions returned , well pleased that their visit to Paisley had been so pleasant to all .

Freemasonry In The West Indies.

FREEMASONRY IN THE WEST INDIES .

It is gratifying to us to observe that in the Tobago Gazette , the Government Journal , there is the following notice of the appointment of the Honorable Joseph King Wattley , Chief Justice of Tobago , to the Provincial Grand Mastership of the Province of the West Indian Islands , under the Scotch Constitution . The notice is

headed by a device and is in the following terms : — "GRAND LODGE OV SCOTLAND . —A quarterly meeting of the Grand Lodge of Scotland was held yesterday afternoon , in the Freemasons '

Hall , George Street , Edinburgh . The M . W . Grand Master Mason of Scotland , the Right Honourable the Earl of Rossyln , occupied the throne , and was supported by the Right Honourable the Earl of Dalhousie , K . T ., Past Grand Master . After several matters had been

disposed of , on the recommendation of the lodges in the West India Islands , Bro . Chief Justice Joseph King Wattley , was unanimously appointed Provincial Grand Master of that Province . "—From the Edinburgh Courant of 5 th August .

The above appointment , it need scarcely be added , gives unbounded satisfaction to the members of the Craft , not only in this Island but generally throughout the West Indies , where Bro . Wattley ' s services have been for many years known and appreciated , and to the lodge No . 483 , it is highly complimentary . "

Glasgow is to be the resort next year of the Social Science people . It is a long step from the Wensum to the Clyde . In the magnificent

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