Also Read: 24 Gold Panning Locations in New England. And it would last for decades. "Your verdict," he declared, "Is such that it shakes the confidence of law-abiding citizens in integrity and truth. This leaves you as close as to the last point where you were not lost, giving you the best chance of retracing your steps. But one thing is for sure only Dutch Schultz and his bodyguard Bernard Lulu Rosenkrantz knows the real truth. Then, he was. He attempted, and his pick struck a crock that gave a chink, as of gold. The geology of New York State is not what you would expect for producing native gold, and it is believed that there are few if any noteworthy hard rock gold deposits within New York. A thin sheen of sweat covers the skin, producing a clammy feeling and chills. Presiding Judge Bryant, a native of the area, "was visibly astonished, disappointed and thoroughly exasperated," according to the Franklin County Review (vol 12, pg. On reaching Dalton, Massachusetts, the Hessians agreed to put their valuables into a howitzer, which they buried in the woods, intending that some of their number should come back at the close of the war and recover it. Fishers Island is just north of Gardiners Island. amzn_assoc_asins = "0878421807,0762779004,0764343343,0899332757,0801886821"; With the repeated mention of fine textured glacial gold, it is worth noting that the occurrence of fine gold is not a rule in New York or anywhere else in the Northeast; sometime on rare occasions, the receding glaciers did leave behind coarse gold and an occasional gold nugget that a prospector can find. Is it a heart attack? They refused permission, and Dutch erupted with his well-known temper, declaring he was going to do it anyway. He trusted an assistant to publish the story of the money after his death, which came in 1954. The Lost Treasure of the Dutch-man On October 23, 1935, a whole team of killers led by Charles "Bug" Workman converged on the Palace Chop House in Newark, New Jersey, where Dutch had fled when Dewey had made him too much of a target in New York City. During the construction of the St. Lawrence Seaway in the 1950s, much of the island, and the fort upon it, was dredged and destroyed. One of the eight treasures of the Sasanian king Khosrow II. A pleasant hike in the Adirondack backcountry suddenly turns into a disaster. amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "raregold-20"; Though he turned up many a rood of soil and sounded with his spade for bags and chests of gold, he found nothing. This will definitely help with the thinking above, and it gives you a chance to do something relaxing while thinking. Unfortunately, any documented areas where gold has been found in the State of New York are very difficult to find. Charles M. Skinner, 1896. There is no doubt buried treasure in New York. The battle was for Fort Stanwix which is not the city of Rome, NY. Strange noises overhead for the wind was high, and the twigs seemed to snicker eerily as they crossed each other-sent thrills along his back from time to time, and he was about to return, half in anger, half in fear, when his spirit visitor emerged from behind the tree and stood before him. They agreed that none should return without his companions, but they were detained in the north and separated, some going home to Spain. Legends, Ghosts, Myths and Mysteries Main Page, Byways & Historic Trails Great Drives in America, Soldiers and Officers in American History, Washington-on-the-Brazos, Texas Declaring Independence, Stanley, Ks Extinct but Still Here (LOK), Black Bob Reservation in Johnson County (LOK), Make History Come Alive With These Online Tools and Resources. Look at your map. Even gangsters of the prohibition have buried treasures in this great state. We publish commentary and opinion pieces from voluntary contributors, as well as news updates and event notices from area organizations. However, before he had come to the end of the narrative, the visitor burst into a roar of laughter and confessed that he had personated the supernatural visitant, having wagered a dozen bottles of wine with the landlord of the Boars Head that he could get the better of Mike Wild. By the time Prohibition went into effect in 1919, gangsters were starting to get caught in a new trap that they never dealt with before. The DEC had been slowly culling the number of lean-tos in the high peaks through the 1970's and early 80's as hiker volume increased. Old Francois Fontenoy, an Indian trader, buried a brass kettle full of gold at Presque Isle, near Detroit, Michigan, that is still in the earth. Good article Dan. An Indian had silently followed them for a long distance to gather up any unconsidered trifles that might be left in their bivouacs, and he marked the route by blazes on the trees. And yet, he always called himself a "salesman." By using this site you consent to the use of these cookies by various third-party partners such as Google and other advertisers. It was the famous downfall of Al Capone, after all. On Crown Point, Lake Champlain, Vermont, is the ruin of a fort erected by Lord Amherst above the site of a French work thrown up in 1731 to guard a now-vanished capital of 1500 people. The other top level gangsters were not convinced. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Digging coins, searching for treasure, discovering history. The opportunities in crime were far more abundant and lucrative, and so when he was paroled out of prison in 1920, he began working in for various trucking companies. They ended up losing their farm in 1866 because of tax evasion. The mien was threatening, the nose had reddened and extended, the hair was rumpled, and the brow was scowling. Every rock, tree, bird and chipmunk looks threatening. The Monarch wrecked off Toronto Canada with 250 ton cargo in 1856. A payroll chest that was intended for soldiers of the Revolutionary War was forced ashore in Chaumont Bay. More than 40 years after these events, a meeting of Spiritualists was held in Columbia City, and a medium announced that she had received a revelation of the exact spot where the goods had been concealed. The verdict? Gordon was trying to make it to the British line but was killed by the Patriots before he made it. Grand Island is now a nature preserve called Buckhorn Island State Park. 27). The Adirondack Almanack is a public forum dedicated to promoting and discussing current events, history, arts, nature and outdoor recreation and other topics of interest to the Adirondacks and its communities. In 1960 when bulldozing the area a man found $89,000 worth of coins which presumably are part of that treasure. Bushwacking in Five Ponds is serious business. That might be a stretch but its possible. This is true of all placer gold, but is especially important with glacial gold deposits due to their extremely fine texture. Numerous caches from robberies are thought to be located Panama Rocks. * 7 COUNTS DROPPED IN SCHULTZ'S TRIAL The hermit Clairieux supposedly buried several chests of treasure on Grand Island. It happened right here in the North Country. Unidentified British payroll ship sank near S end of Wolf island $30,000 on board. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. And do not expect to be found, ever. This veteran, torn and broken by many a gale and lightning-stroke, was once a gallows, and Goody Glover had swung from it in witch-times. It was reputed that some of the treasure was buried on the shore by the robbers. She had a rough crew on board, and it had been necessary for her officers to watch the men closely from when the latter discovered that she was carrying a costly cargo. In 1873 a Vermonter named Johnson went there and said he would find what the Spaniards had been hiding, despite the devil and his imps. When I teach backcountry navigation I often say that discovering and following a trail that seems to be going in the desired direction is more dangerous than bushwhacking completely off trail. Outlaw loot is buried at or near Stone Arabia at a place called Klocks Field. Indeed, the times I have been somewhat confused by mistakes made have been the greatest learning experiences such that I would know to never make that same mistake again. Plus, keep track of location and direction! Catch up on all your Adirondacknews, delivered weekly to your inbox, Emotions high over proposed Old Forge housing project, Local history project takes high-tech approach. A man to whom the secret had descended offered to reveal it, but his offer was laughed at as he was a prisoner. Many of these old trails randomly twist and turn and branch and then dissolve into nothingness. The first generation of Loomiss was well respected in the area but not the George Loomis generation. And that is how his occupation was listed on his death certificate. Smuggling alcohol was amazingly lucrative because ordinary men and women became their customers, greatly expanding the business potential. One day in 1841, a Spanish ship put in for water off the spot where Columbia City, Oregon, now stands. Today this area would be east of the Big Oak Golf Course and Pre-Emption Road. Listen to these voices that have ties to Upstate New York. With the aid of a crystal pebble, she received this really valuable information, but the pebble was not clear enough to reveal the exact place of the box. On the shore of Oneida Lake, New York, is an Indians grave, where a ball of light is wont to swing and dance. The chest has never found. Spanish reales were found on a hill at the junction of Military Road and highway 29 N of Herkimer. For years the populace kept watch of all strangers that came to town and shadowed them if they went to the woods, but without result. Shortly after, in eighth grade, he had left school to earn money. Typically, it unfolds slowly over time until the evidence finally builds up to the point where it is undeniable. They say you can't take it with you, so 1930s gangster Dutch Schultz did the next best thing: He hid his millions away somewhere in upstate New York and told no one where to find it. Naturally, because of the currently laws in the state, there have been relatively few publicized reports of gold discoveries in New York. He has been visiting the Adirondacks since childhood and actively exploring its backcountry for almost two decades. The steamer Dean Richmond sank in Oct. 1893 a few miles NE of Dunkirk with $191,000 of gold bullion aboard. In the end, the jury deliberated for only one day. Later, I self-taught myself the skill and the art in my favored wilderness areas, deep in the Five Ponds and the Pepperbox. The following are some of those buried pirate treasures. The Loomis gang was led by George Washington Loomis. On the other hand, a competent bushwhacker is almost continuously focused on their location, and by their very nature much more skilled with route finding. So Shultz was worried he would be sent to prison on tax evasion charges the same fate as Al Capone. Although there are sometimes other contributing factors, in most cases getting lost is easily prevented. Digging Deeper: Lost Treasures of New Jersey. Why anyone would ever come up with a rule like this is unknown, and even more bewildering is how it managed to stay on the books for over 230 years is hard to comprehend. Unlike elongated ranges like the Rockies and the Appalachians, the Adirondacks form a circular dome, 160 miles wide and 1 mile high. Indians were troublesome, likewise, so it was thought best to put most of the goods into the ground, and this was done on the tract known as Hez Copiers farm. Part of the fun for people like Kopp, myself, and many others, is the treasure hunt. Here were the front page headlines in the New York Times, April 16, 1935: * New York City gangster Dutch Schultz Think. Although these deposits are rarely of much consequence on a commercial scale, these local deposits are nonetheless responsible for much of the gold that can be found in those states. Afterward, an empty vault was found where he said it would be. The Germans were planning on blowing up the railroad trestle in Liberty, and were carrying a large sum of cash. Lesser-known pirate Charles Gibbs is said to have buried a large treasure near Southhampton Beach on Long Island. Colden by a defecting British officer.The Lost Warren silver mine is located somewhere in the Adirondack mountains.GT- Derrick, 12 1/2 miles due W of Lake ClearGT Ampersand, 1 1/2 miles SW of Saranac LakeGT Coreys, 8 miles E of Tupper LakeMonroe county The E.A. The Dean Richmond was a propeller freighter that sunk off the coast of Lake Erie near Dunkirk, New York in the early morning hours of October 15, 1893. Hit in the spleen, stomach, colon and liver, Dutch lingered in Newark City Hospital while running a 106 degree fever. Just as he'd feared, Dewey kept coming up with more crimes to prosecute him for, and there were plenty to choose from. Every time, I can still hear his words: if you get mixed up, just stop and I will come find you (thankfully, that never happened). After taking out the remainder of the stone, they came on several human skeletons. The Butlers never came back and lived the rest of their lives in the Niagara region of Ontario Canada. Unfortunately, if you ask many dedicated trail hikers where they are at any given moment, especially if they are not leading a group, all they may know is someplace between here and there, with no idea how to figure out exactly where they are. A large amount of Tory treasure in concealed in a cave in the Shawanjunk Mountains near Summitville. In 1852 Hiram Marble announced that he had been visited by spirits, who not only told him that the pirates spoils were still in their olden hiding place but pointed out the spot where the work of excavation should begin. The notorious Captain Kidd is said to have buried treasure on Gardiners Island in Block Island Sound. It has many hiking trails all over the island. To me that is unacceptable. * Tax evasion trial begins This tale is excerpted from these excellent works, which are now in the public domain. Moses Follensby is said to have been a wealthy hermit who had a cabin 2 miles southeast of Tupper Lake in the early 1800s. Another resident back in the early 1800's was Moses Follensby. A cache known as Faquer Treasure consisting of $50,000 in gold coins is buried near Bethel. Nothing should look too familiar, if it does you are not bushwhacking. Imagine, 1938: Near the end of The Great Depression in the Adirondack High Peaks. Just before the death of Jones, which occurred here in an orderly manner, a crow, so big that everybody believed it to be a demon, flew in at the window and hovered over the bed of the dying man until he had drawn his last breath, when, with a triumphant cry, it flew through the west end of the house. The slave had been killed, it was surmised, that his spirit might watch the hoard and drive away intruders, but the Frenchman met his fate elsewhere, and his secret, like that of many another miser, perished with him. I suggest that you dont look for this treasure during the summer months because the swamps in the area produce an enormous amount of mosquitoes and from what I have heard there is an abundance of bees in the area. A lonely, crabbed man, who died in a poor hut after the American Revolution, owned that he had served the British as a spy but said that he had spent none of the gold he had taken from them. The cabin was at the north end of Follensby Pond just where the Branch enters into the lake. Lost Treasures, Recent Posts New York has had a long history of human settlements which makes it a perfect place to find buried artifacts and treasures from the early days of the state. In the mud within this circle, he found several French gold and silver coins, one minted in 1537. Hillig, a German immigrant, who moved to Liberty in 1895, was an early aviation enthusiast, according to the Sullivan County Historical Society, and was one of the first to fly across the Atlantic, in 1931. Moses, unfortunately, disappeared in 1823 and his fate and his treasure have been lost to time. Dutch Schultz was acquitted on August 1, 1935. I teach new backcountry navigators to seek and allow themselves to get lost in safely bounded areas, and most importantly to then take the time to figure out exactly what happened, what clues were missed, and what mistakes were made. Hardly was the task completed before the Indians appeared in large numbers and set up their tepees, showing that they were meant to remain. The terms getting lost or being lost have a notion of finality that has always bothered me. Long before New York became a state there were pirates who roamed the islands here to bury treasure that was lost to the hands of time. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The main reason that limited exploration and reporting of gold (and other minerals for that matter) has not been well documented is because of a silly law written into the state constitution that mandates that any gold discovered within the borders must be turned over to the state authorities. The fact that gold can be found in such trace amounts has much to do with the lack of interest in gold mining compared to the fertile farm land. It is said that St. Leger buried the chest of gold in a farmers field just outside Fort Stanwix. His motive for the crime may have been a fear that the slaves would aid the Americans in the approaching struggle or that they might return and dig up the wealth or reveal the hiding place to the kings enemies. Contrast that to bushwhacking when knowledge of direction, terrain, and time are constantly on your mind every step of the way. They were also a collection point for refuse and debris. on the St. Lawrence River. Modern technology has shrunk the world to such a degree, that actually finding yourself lost or momentarily displaced is getting exceedingly difficult. He is also the creator of the blog Bushwhacking Fool where he details his bushwhacking adventures. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. Digging Deeper: Lost Treasures of Massachusetts. French soldiers are thought to have buried gold coins in or near Fort Frederick. What happened after is not clear, but it is probable that several of the claimants were slain in a quarrel over the demands of each man to have most of the plunder. With that said, glacial gold deposits are still present here just as in all of the other states in the Northeast, so there is definitely some gold to be found. I loved it. Marjorie Lansing Porter (1891-1973) dedicated her life to preserving the folk songs of the Adirondacks. Without any physical threat, flight becomes the only logical alternative and your brain screams RUN. It would not lie to you, would it? In 1760 a French Commander is said to have surrendered the Fort there to the British but before doing so he buried a treasure there worth between $10,000 to $100,000 on the Island. After much hesitancy, Mike set forth with his ghostly guide, for he would have risked his soul for money, but on arriving at his destination, he was startled to find himself alone. When New London was sound asleep, the young men stole out and, by lantern light, began their work. The second version states while the British were retreating from the battle for Fort Stanwix trying to run to Canada that they threw a cannon that was sealed and had gold inside into a swamp near the old Route 69. The information, views and opinions expressed by these various authors are not necessarily those of the Adirondack Almanack or its publisher, the Adirondack Explorer. It was so bad that Schultz and his men would have to strongarm speakeasy owners to purchase his horrible tasting brews. It just means you made a terrifying discovery, as everything around you looks unfamiliar, and you no longer know where you are. The amounts vary from $5-9 million, sums that would be worth ten times as much today. Dutch Schultz trusted only his longtime bodyguard, Bernard "Lulu" Rosencrantz, and so no one knows the form or size of the treasure he allegedly buried in the Catskill Mountains, near Phoenicia, NY. During the examination of these relics possibly the bones of mutineers who had been killed in the fight onshore a man fell into a fit of raving madness, and again the search was abandoned, for it is now said that an immutable curse rests on the treasure. The heart quickens in the chest, the echo of the frequent beats drowning out the surrounding natural sounds. Dungeon Rock, of Lynn, is the places name ever since. The U.S. confiscated the Butlerbury mansion which still stands today. They operated out of central New York and were at that time considered one of the largest criminal families in America. You are not lost. Lines and paragraphs break automatically. Photo: Forest near the Middle Branch of the Oswegatchie River, forest south of Lower South Pond and the edge of the carpet spruce swamp north of the Middle Branch of the Oswegatchie River by Dan Crane. Pirate Booty in New York Although there is a physical component to getting lost, it remains mostly a state of mind. Dutch Schultz (who was born Arthur Flegenheimer on August 6, 1901) was already incarcerated for burglary by the time he was 18. It seems no one will know for sure, because Dutch kept the whole thing quiet until he was on his deathbed. The heiress of the house of Marble alone reaped benefit from their labors, for resuming, on a petty scale, the levies of the first dwellers in the rock she boldly placarded the entrance to the workings Ye who enter here leave 25 cents behind.. For all this, the old tree bore, for many years, an evil reputation. The Dakotah sank in Lake Erie off Angola shore carrying $500,000 of copper and $50,000 in cash. Needless to say, he was a very rich man. Getting lost in the backcountry can be a terrifying experience, and probably inevitable to some degree for anyone spending enough time in the backcountry. 6 of 41 7 of 41 Adirondac, Newcomb, NY. The information on gold occurrences in New York is pretty slim. Enter your email address to follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Contact Johnathan Croyle: Email | 315-427-3958. The chest was buried by a large oak tree, since it could not be carried, for safekeeping until a later date. But I let logic prevail to counter the feeling and reminded myself of my direction path and time as I increasingly observed my surroundings for clues. Outside Warsaw about two miles west, other early residents buried $45,000 in gold coins on the Rogers farm. This story states that a wealthy recluse who had an estate near Hicksville, NY on Long Island buried many caches of gold and silver coins amounting to $750,000. So who knows Clairieuxs treasure might still be buried somewhere in the nature preserve. Though the witch had promised them safety, nothing appeared to ward off the fantastic shapes that began to crowd about them. Gps can go out (everything made by man eventually breaks). Breathing becomes labored as if just summiting a faraway peak. Something had been removed, for the mold of a large box was visible at the bottom of a pit. One of the mines containing lead and silver, 18 miles southwest of Galena, was worked by seven men who could not agree on a division of the yield. But that is what happened in Malone in the spring and summer of 1935. For that reason, I prefer the term momentarily displaced as a replacement for the more traditional terminology. More photos. In 1960 when bulldozing the area a man found $89,000 worth of coins which presumably are part of that treasure. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. PAUL BUCKOWSKI/HEARST Show More Show Less 8 of . In Washington county Robert Gordon is said to have buried a chest of wealth near Whitehall or at the bottom of Hudson Barge Canal. He was either too sorry for his deeds or too mean to do so. British troops are thought to have buried gold and silver coins at Fort Crown. Click to learn more. Fleeing from you initial position can simply lead to getting even farther away from your last known position, which can get you REALLY lost, plus uselessly depleting any energy reserves that just might come in handy while trying to stay warm under a tree. The man who had supervised its burial was present until the mutineers returned to their boats when it was discovered that he was mysteriously missing. As detailed in the 2001 documentary, "Digging for Dutch: The Search for the Lost Treasure of Dutch Schultz," the hunt was on. The hole that it broke through the masonry could never be stopped, for no matter how often it was repaired, the stone and cement fell out again, and the wind came through with such a chill and such shrieks that the house had to be abandoned. Although getting lost at least a couple times is probably inevitable during a hiking career, and potentially a good thing, there are steps that can be taken to minimize the number of incidents. Clairieux built a lavish house and pier on the Island. Lost Their Lives in Discovering a Rich Deposit of the Precious Metal -- The Story as Told by an Old Guide -- Found the Bodies of the Men with Specimens of Their Find -- The Location of the. The mountain does not have an official hiking trail and most hike to its summit follow a herd path off the trail to Flowed . But the hotel keepers and three-card-monte men are not waiting for that discovery to grow rich. At first I would allow myself to be unsure of exactly where I was for long stretches, but I had always studied the map and had a substantial backstop and a compass direction that would assure my arrival at recognizable points of terrain. One by one, they were killed in quarrels until but a single man was left, and he, in turn, was set upon by the resurrected victims and choked to death by their cold fingers. In about 1800, the supposed hiding place was examined closely, and excavations were made, but, as before, nothing rewarded the search. Finally, the roll portion. His delirious stream of chatter, painstakingly notated by police stenographer John Long, included the words "treasure, "Phoenicia", "millions", "hidden in the woods", and "gilt-edged stuff.". He died on Dec. 27 at Glens Falls Hospital. Quite a bit of this truck traffic happened on the back roads of the Adirondacks. The Dutch farmers of the vicinity will dig for it, all the same, for it is said that the watch of evil spirits will be given over at midnight, but they do not know of what date. According to the Daily Mail, the legend of the Nazi loot has puzzled the people of Liberty for over 20 years after the local newspaper first wrote about it. Aided by his son, he tunneled the solid granite for a distance of 135 feet, the passage being seven feet high and seven wide. New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents in the Adirondacks. This setback infuriated New York Special Prosecutor Thomas E. Dewey, with implications no one could foresee at the time. If it is so hard to get lost in the backcountry, then why do people do so every year, with some losing their lives in the process? He did work there for one day and was then found dead at the mouth of the old shaft with marks of bony fingers on his throat. Nothing daunted; he set down his lantern and began to dig. Egill Skallagrmsson 's silver. The legend says Hillig stole the money in a mid-air struggle, which left the two Nazis dead. Aliens? The Germans were planning on blowing up the railroad trestle in Liberty, and were carrying a large sum of cash. circa 960. Legend. Dutch Schultz's legal team kept the theories coming. When you think you might be lost, doing nothing but thinking may just make the difference between getting where you want to go and spending the night curled up under a log with toads crawling up your pants. In fact, miners have shown us several grams of nice bright gold dust and pickers that were recovered from their own little secret spot somewhere in Upstate New York. In every direction, a river stymied my progress, as if I somehow found myself on an island. Eventually I found I could pretty much pinpoint my exact location by just having paid attention to all the constant terrain navigation clues that exist everywhere, with my eyes open and brain engaged as I move along. The Butlers were Tori raiders Loyalists to the British Crown a much-hated pair in the area. What they mostly transported was illegal alcohol. amzn_assoc_linkid = "cbde75136108817cd7f3a02391231015"; Hillig reported the hijacking to the government, but never mentioned the money. The catch? Being lost in the backcountry usually means not knowing ones whereabouts. For 30 years, this task was carried on, both father and son dying without gaining any practical result other than discovering an ancient scabbard in a rift. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. In the 1930s, several hundred French coins were discovered on or the beach near North Wolcott. So the next time you feel as you might be lost, just remember to stop, drop and roll. 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