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that the Temple of Janus was indeed closed . Bro . Claiborne was followed by Bro . Mackey , on the part of the other Supreme Council , in some very happy remarks , addressed to the Masonic Fraternity generally , upon the same gratifying theme .

There will be no longer any conflict of jurisdiction over the first three degrees , and there is nothing now to destroy the peace of the Fraternity within that jurisdiction . The work which Mississippi commenced is now finally accomplished . The concordat will he soon published . The Sov . Inspectors of New Orleans , we understand , by it , will retain their titles and rank , though they will exercise

no powers . The Consistory of Princes of the Royal Secret proceeded to reorganize ( under allegiance to Charleston , ) electing Bro . Claiborne their Grand Commander . Arkansas . —The M . W . Luke Barber , G . M ., in addressing the members of the G . L . on the practice of conferring more than one degree on the same evening , said , it must be a very strong case , which would , in my opinion , warrant the practice in this respect , because one is as much as can be given with profit to the

Brethren , and the lecture pertaining to the degree might in no case be omitted . At no subsequent period can the lecture make the same impression upon the heart or mind , as when the degree is conferred . The intellect may receive and treasure up the knowledge it imparts , but the heart has lost that sensibility which gives it life and vigour . " A very stringent regulation was adopted by the G . L ., in consequence of many impositions on the charitable feelings of the Fraternity , rendering it necessary that all Masons travelling should produce certificates signed by the G . M . of the State , or his Deputy , and countersigned by the G . Sec .

The G . L . of Arkansas does not appear to think that it is a waste of money to furnish Masonic light and information to the Subordinate Lodges and Brethren , by means of the press . The very able Report of the Committee on Foreign Correspondence covers 145 printed pages . The Ancient . Constitutions collected in 1722 , and also those of 1738 and 1746 , with the proposed amendments to the

constitution of the G . L . of New York ( Willard ) are also printed with the proceedings . The Masonic soil will be found to be enriched , and not impoverished by such expenditures . The additional harvest will much more than compensate for the additional costs of cultivation . Where there is no Masonic literature , the Masonic light burns dimly ; but care should be used in furnishing our libraries , that we do not give authority to mere speculations of orators and book-makers .

Buffalo , N . Y . —A writer of a letter to the Masonic Record , in California , from , Buffalo , N . Y ., under date of September , 1854 , whose initial signature is "E . R . P . 8 . " says , that there is a Lodge of Negro Masons in Buffalo , chartered by the G . L . of Michigan . Is this so ? Will our Brother of the Landmark answer this question ?

Canada , West . —The Prov . G . L . of Canada , West , presided over by Sir Allen Napier M'Kab , has published a report of its proceedings from May , 1853 , to Oct , 1854 , and from it we gather that one-third of the yearly balance was devoted to the formation of a Benevolent Fund , and one-third to a Building Fund . It also reports that the Prov . G . L . had memorialized the G , L . of England , to use its best endeavours to induce the G . L . of Ireland to discontinue the indiscriminate

issue of warrants , which had become of grievous injury to the Craft . The G . L . oi Canada , West , was established by the G . L . of England in 1792 . Califoknia . —In this State Masonry is making rapid strides , and the M . W . G . M ., Charles M . Radcliffe , cautions the Fraternity against making Masons too fast , and remember that it is not sufficient , in examining the character and qualifications of a candidate for our mysteries , that nothing can be said against him : he should be known for his virtues , unspotted before the world , well-formed , true and trusty , so that his Masonic edifice may be erected with pleasure to himself , and honour to the Fraternity . la each of these G . L . ' s sums were voted towards the formation of Masonic libraries .