It is a fact, to shiver to atoms the delusions of theorists.

Numerous other insects were subjected to the same trial ; and in every one of them an auditory mechanism is manifest; this we may all con- firm by examining for ourselves.

During the investigation appearances presented themselves from which I think I shall be able to prove to Mr Newman, that even if there be no communication directly with the at- mosphere, the structure of the antenna is of the very best possible kind, for the creatures possessing them to use as or- gans of hearing.

At my leisure I shall resume the enquiry, and either make the result public, either through the medium of your pages, or by some other convenient channel.

In my next I shall point out the method by which I proceed, and il- lustrate it with outline sketches.