"Of thousands who have now witnessed these phenomena, almost every one at first regarded the idea that these parties were not directly the operators, as most preposterous. But since what is called a 'public opinion' has become pretty well established, the rest of the world fall in, and see nothing very strange in them--after all. And thus it would be with the next point, or the claim of Spirituality, were it only understood that the immaculate judge, 'public opinion,' had decided in its favor. Such is the value of _opinion_ in a large sense. If the truth is told of other days, mankind valued their opinions, and kept them to themselves. But not so now. The article is known to be valueless; and each one seems desirous of getting rid of his stock. At no age of the world did _charlatanism_ make more rapid strides than it does at present; so that, it seems, the same traits of character which render us the subjects of deception, make us slow to embrace truth; and for the reason, as I conceive, that 'facts' and 'evidence' are less an element in the 'foundation' of opinions than are prejudices, preconceived notions, personal interest, and the fear of being laughed at. "The philosophy of the Sunday Press upon this subject has sustained the well-known character of those journals; to say the least, they have been very spirited. Religion which has been arrayed against God, is the devil's weapon, and _The Herald_ borrowed it for the first onset; 'seriously' fearing that this subject would be made to overthrow the good results which sound education and true Christian piety might accomplish. Pray, what would _The Herald_ have to fear from such a result? Its premises would be exempt from any change by such a revolution, and it would, no doubt, add to its subscription lists. "There is one cheerful inference to be drawn from _The Herald's_ position with regard to this subject; that is, that the devil has no meddling with the matter. By the way, this calls to mind another distinguished individual--Dr. David Meredith Reese--who has the advantage of a longer name, if not quite so notorious, the great expounder of humbugs. "He has promised to show up the deception upon the first opportunity, and people would have great confidence in his experience. Come forward, doctor, and redeem your pledge; or take back your unmanly imputations; but, for the credit of the thing, do not say that you believe in its verity. "C. D. GRISWOLD, M.D." LETTER FROM JACOB C. CUYLER. The following is from the editor of _The Albany Express_, before mentioned in connection with the visit of the judges and lawyers at Albany. "ALBANY MORNING EXPRESS OFFICE, "June 9, 1850. "MRS. FISH: