The Yazoo City weekly Whig. (Yazoo City, Miss.) 18??-1855, 1855-04-13
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Is none more readily believed than that 81 bur.
ried treasure Without ever considering the
possibility 81 stability q such tales, clas
have been ever ready u seize upon them, and
to search unlocked for places, md with unhsard
Of means, for sudden wealth. buried beneath
the soil, and guarded BY giants, Or gent, Or un-
quet ghosts
Every point and headland along the Atlantic,
have been subjected to incantatons and nys-
teriou rites, 10 reveal the ianciod neasurs Of
Capt. Kidd Even staid New England has
hardly quiet pond that has not its legends Of
mysterious sights seen along its peaceful border,
or manifestations Of the uneasy ghosts that
guard buried treasure. That there are treasures
there we cannot doubt The signs Of wealth
and contentment evinced By beautiful villages
and farmhouses, BY numerous iocks and fields
Of waving grain, and BY crowds Of happy faces,
prove It. And giants guard these treasures;
but the magic that has appeaaed these monsters
has been perseyering labor, which with an un-
propitious climate, and sterile soil has made the
desert bloom Like the rose, and scattered health
and plenty with an open hand.
That there are other treasures there We have
our doubts, but we win not stop to argue the
question, IS We doubt whether We could con-
vince any one that the Indians Or early settlers
or some antidiIuyion race did not bury treasures
which are revealed ii dreams, and brought to
light By mysterious rites and nominations.
In quiet village on the eastern shore Of
Lake Champlain, q whispe report was abroad
that a party vas joined together for the purpose
Of searching for buried treasures TWAS told
that they had regular meetings for practicing
soniurations, and had collection Of vari-
Gus uIlhal s. IS PIGMENTS connected with their
arts.
1t was surmised too, that besides treasure
seeking, they practiced arts of transmitting met
tails, and if they did not quite succeed, they man
aged to make some excellent limitations Of the
circulating medium. Certain wise ones limited
that certain base coins which were in circula-
ton eminated from the secret conclave Of money
diggers Suspicious of this sort becoming in
some measure confirmed, and the ridicule at
tached to one Of their last exploits efectually
broke up the gang, and ridded he village Of e
gang Of idlers, who, if innocent Of anything
worse than belief, and practice Of popular SUI
persttions, were ready for mischief whenever
an opportunity offered.
A young tradesman Of the yillege was admit
ted to that confidence, who outed the rest in his
skill in magic, and in planning adEentures. He
was not long in possessing himself q che con
fdence of the whole party.
Not far distant from the village, a bold head
land projects far into the lake, and on one side
offers a favorable harbor for small boats, and a
convenient stopping place for all those who in
early days practiced the primitive navigation of
the lake. There existed among the early Set
tiers, many tales Of encampments made there
by different nations, who had used the lake as
their thoroughfare. Here had been heard the
shrek Of unhappy captives torn from their
homes BY the ruthless savage. Here the French
had made their biyouac fires, and the English,
led BY their guides to d convent harbor, and at
tracted By the romantic scenery, had often land
ed. The high rock which terminated the head
land offered a convenient lookout for the SNUG
gler, and tie secluded bay 4 quiet hiding place
from the LARGER boats that passed 81; 50 that
with much better foundation than most ofsueh
stories, did they seek treasures here dcd BY
the thrice told dream Of their former pane
ion.
The night chosen Tor the adventure vas one
of the widest Of the season. The rain came
down inaouents. and TO the superstitious it
inIaht Be almost fancied that the shrek Of some
ned Sd mingled with the noise Of the
thunder, Is Ii echoed among the hills. Unheed-
lino tie rain, the whole party set out for the
point, with al The implements both Of search
and mystery, One Of the gifted bore The hazel
rod which would POI ont buried metals;
another human SKULL and another the lantern
and the drugs, whose odors would appease Or
amuse tie disturbed spirits, and one with Jug
IF more tangible spirits, with which to rouse
Their dropping courage. The rest followed with
tie various othel Implements necessary for the
undertaking. They reached th designated
spot, but the rod gave no indications Of buried
spoil The leader seized i. and marched around
Che charmed circle, muttering certain mysterious
words, the prescribed formula, the open sesame
or such occasions Soon the rod trelnbled ii
hands, Ii. poin turned down. They u
have uttered CIV Of joy, but tie ad i
onld be fatal. and SO they to re-
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