We notice in the eastern papers that a number of money loving men have forsaken the cod line and the fish hook, and resorted to the diving or mineral rod, and are busily engaged in digging for money, supposed to be deposited in the earth by Capt Kidd, or somebody else, for safe keeping. Their labors are said to excite no little wonder and some merriment, in the State of Maine. The Woodstock paper, too, remarks, that "witch-hazel rods" have been used in that town, and the earth excavated in numerous places, in search of money. From the notice taken of these attempts, it would seem that the project of digging money was something new under the sun. Now we do not hesitate to avow our full belief in the art of money digging; we most heartily congratulate our young sister Maine upon her prospects, provided her money diggers understand the true philosophy of their undertaking. It has been successfully followed in all ages of the world. Every country has its money diggers, who are full in the belief that vast treasures lay concealed in the earth. So far from being a new project, it dates its origin with the first man who ever wielded a spade. 'Tis as old as Adam. Even in these latter days, we find men so much in love with the "root of all evil," and so firm in the belief that it may be dug up, that they will traverse hill and dale, climb the loftiest mountain, and even work their way into the bowels of the earth in search of it. Indeed digging for money hid in the earth, is a very common thing; and in this State, it is even considered an honorable and profitable employment. We could name, if we pleased, at least five hundred respectable men, who do, in the simplicity and sincerity of their hearts, verily believe that immense treasures lay concealed upon our Green Mountains, many of whom have been, for a number of years, most industriously and perseveringly engaged in digging it up. Some of them have succeeded even beyond their expectations. One gentleman in Parkerstown, on the summit of the mountain, after digging with unyielding confidence and untiring diligence, for ten or twelve years, found a sufficient quantity of money to build him a commodious house for his own convenience, and to fill it with comforts for the weary traveller. On stopping lately to refresh, we were delighted with the view of an anchor on the sign, emblematical of his hope of success, while we left him industriously digging for more. Another gentleman on the east shore of Lake Champlain, we are credibly informed, has actually dug up the enormous sum of fifty thousand dollars! The incredulous and unbelieving may stare at this assertion, but it is nevertheless true; and we do not hesitate to declare our belief that digging for money is the most certain way of obtaining it. Much, however, depends on the skilful use of the genuine mineral rod. Don't dig too deep, is an appropriate maxim with all who are versed in the art. Wood's Iron Plough, skilfully guided, is sure to break the enchantment, and turn up the glittering dust in every furrow. Countless treasures yet remain hid in the earth Speed the plough—ply the hoe—'Twill all some to light.

P.S. The best time for digging money, is early in the morning, while the dew is on.