MASONIC CHIT CHAT. After giving the best consideration in our power, to the excellent communication of our correspondent at Chicago, we have come to the conclusion that its publication, at present, is not expedient. He has treated the subject ably and fairly. We subscribe to his premises and to his conclusions. But there are prudential considerations which induce us, for the present, to decline a public discussion of the question which forms the subject of his letter. We are in hopes that the evil will correct itself. The CONVENTION. We have not, since our last, received any further intelligence as to the number of Delegates that have been appointed to attend the Convention proposed to be held at Winchester, Va. on the 11th inst., except from Missouri, which has authorized the appointment of a Delegate, should it be ascertained that a majority of the Grand Lodges will there be represented. The Grand Lodge of the District of Columbia has also appointed a Delegate. This makes seven. We learn from the Halifax (N. S.) Morning Post, that a Masonic Ball was given by Thistle Lodge at that place, on the evening of the 18th of March. It was numerous. ly attended and passed off with great spirit. Our excellent friend and Brother, WILLIS, presided at the supper, with his usual ability. A similar Ball was also given at Dartmouth (N. S.) on the 24th March, by Aca. dia Lodge. The hall was tastefully fitted up, and the occasion was one of general hilarity. REMITTING MONEY. A correspondent at Macon, Miss., complains that the Post Master at that place, declines to receive money of subscribers to periodicals and give his receipt for the same, as provided for by the regulations of the General Post Office, and wishes to know whether he is at liberty so to refuse. The Post Master acts under a misapprehension of his duty. The regula tions of the General Post Office are obliga. tory on him, and one of those regulations provides that "money may be deposited" with any Post Master by a subscriber, and he shall give his receipt therefor, payable by the Post Master, at the place where the periodical is published. If our correspondent will call the attention of his Post Master to a closer examination of the regulation, we presume he will thereafter consent to receive money and give his receipt. Should this not be the case, we will see what can be done further in the matter, on receiving the necessary information from our agent. We shall decline to publish expulsions not officially communicated. We hold that expulsions are not complete until confirmed by the Grand Lodge; but where this rule is not enforced by the Constitution of the Grand Lodge of the State, we will publish them, if officially transmitted to us by order of the expelling Lodge. Br. Walker's communication was not received in season for the last number of the Magazine. We had, however, in a measure anticipated the object contemplated by it. We have one entire set of the Magazine (4 vols. unbound) for sale at $12. Also, two copies each of the 2d, 3d and 4th vols. Br. ALFRED CREIGH is an authorized agent for the Magazine for Washington BoOur correspondent at Vienna, Ala., rough and vicinity, Pennsylvania. writes as follows:-We are here "flourishing like a green bay tree planted by the water side." We worship under our own vine and fig tree, and none dare to make us afraid. We are requested by the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Illinois, to publish the name of Joshua Bell as having been expelled by Lafayette Lodge, at Chicago, Ill., for unmasonic conduct. Our correspondent at Owensboro', Ky. will find an answer to his inquiry, in the Magazine, vol. 4., page 323. The Brethren at Pittsburg, Penn., will dedicate their new Hall on the 24th June next. Address by R. W. 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