The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1878-01-03

ed rather improbable in the ears of an
white man, yet the Indian
was 80 earnest and sincere, to all out
ward appearances, that our hero de-
cided to remain until the stars came
out, and determine whether there was
anv truth in his companions fabulous
narration. The men returned to the
camping ground of the previous night
and brought their traps to the mouth
of the mysterious cave. 1t seemed as
if that day never would draw to a
close, so great was Grant's impatience;
but as twilight was approaching
slight glimmer was discernible at the
mouth OF the vault. yet the blackest
darkness mortal ever beheld was still
holding sway therein. But gradually
as night was falling, an unnatural light
was making itself apparent, and at 8
O'Clock that evening ray of brilliant
MONDAY light shot out from the open
ing OF that wonderful subterranean
passage. For the first time in many
years Grant gave vent 10 shout OF
delight. The Indians tale of seeming
fiction and improbability was true.
The sight was SO grand, so wonderful
and 80 magnificent, that for few mo-
ments Grant was rooted to the ground
by q combination of terror and ad-
miration. After while he and his
companion entered the cave, but the
light was so piercing and brilliant that
for few seconds the pair could see
nothing; their vision seemed to be
lost but gradually their eyes became
accustomed to the unnatural brilliancy
of the light, and the sight which met
their gaze no person can depict. The
walls and ceilings of this passage were
covered with FURNISHED gold and sill
yer, the bulk of which comprised
of tons. Grant relates that
the first sight of these treasures terri
fed him, but after regaining his self
possession, he and the Indian made
tour of exploration. This cave is about
one mile in length, $50 feet in width
and 10 feet high. The interior of this
immense grotto is arched similar to
an old gothic church, supported by
large, alabaster like pillars, entwined
by heavy golden and silver wire of the
of mans finger, like the
growth of ivy, and in style of grand
ure and magnificence that could never
be produced by human hands. These
pillars seem to have been placed in
position by provident nature. to sup
port the heavy ceilings Of the grotto
;ncrusted by thousands of tons of gold
and silver wire. and ingots wrought
into the most fantastic shapes. Be-
sides the incalculable treasures, this
vast cave contains chambers and domes
of the most grotesque architectural
designs, marvellous avenues and little
lakes, the latter alive with fish of eve-
ry color of the rainbow, a gorgeous and
fndescribab!e sight, indeed. This all
reads ike an Improbable tale, but
Grant VOWS that his statement ia one
of absolute veracity from Alpha TO
Omega. One of most unaccOuntable
features about this cave is the unnatur-
al light at nis hit, which Grant says is
not phosphorescent Che being some
what of a scientist) and the unheard OF
and impenetrable darkness during the
day. Grant asserts that there are mil
lions upon millions OF uIe gold and
silver in that vault. and be means to
share them with those who have been
kind to him in bygone days. He is
now enroute for Louisville, KY. and
has with him several hundred pounds
of gold taken from the cave, to seek
out some of his old friends, whom he
will bring out here rs early as possible.