The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1849-03-17
TIE GOLDOMETER,

means OF newly invented Magnetic Instrument,
called
THE GOLDoMETER,
OR GOLD SEEKERS GUIDE!
Signor D'Aivear has just arrived at New York,
from the Gold regions of California, by way Of
Panama, Chagres, and New Orleans, bringing with
him very large quantity of Gold one, valued at
nearly one million OF Dollars, which he collected
there, long before the existence of the Gold mines
became known to the residents of California gen.
orally.
HISTORY THE DISCOVERY.
Sgnor n'Alvear went out to California nearly
two years ago, in consequence of certain n'orrna-
ton which he had received of the geological charr-
atter of that country, with the firm Eeie that m ost
mines OF precious metals would be revealed there,
upon careful investigation. He was encourage ed
to this enterprise also, by his confidence in The
powers of certain Magnetic instrument which he
had invented. called the "Godometer." by whose
aid he expected to be directed at once to the
"Gold Placers," if any such existed Nor were
his expectations disappointed. His scientific c1l-
cuatons proved to he founded in truth ard pro-
found wisdom, and his new instrument, the" Sold
omeer," fulfilling his highest hopes. In less than
two months after reaching California, he struck up
on Of the richest gold mines in that country, upon
an obscure branch of the Sacramento river in a
gorge of hills extremely rocky and difficult Of ac-
Disgusting his object under the pretence of purely
scientific research he obtained the aid of some
fifteen or twenty simple and faithful Indians, and
steadily pursued his task, collecting often more
than -, 900 worth of gold in single day, which
lie concealed in deep ravne, without excitlns
any suspicion whatever, until after the discovery
of gold at Capt Suffers Mill, when the mountains
were ransacked by gold seekers. and Signor DIAL
wears "god placer" the richest in all California
was beset with gready adventures. 1t is now found
that the real mines or sources OF the gold, lie IN
gorges of the mountains, and not in the beds or
sands of the rivers. Previous to leaving Califor-
ria Signor D'Alvcar sold his instrument, the
Goldometer, a very imperfect one, for $4,000 -
The person who purchased it confidently expect
ed to make handsome fortune, by simply finding
'sgoId pacers'' and selling out the right OF digging
to the gold workers.
MANUFACTURE OF THE GOLDOMETER,
AND PUBLICATION OF THE GUIDE.
Signor D'Alvear, in compliance with the request
Of numerous scientific gentlemen, has commenced
the manufacture Of his new Magnetic Instrument
the GOLDOMEI Err, he now offers for sale, in
the United States, at the remarkably low price Of
THREE DOLLARS each, accompanied by full
instructions for use, and variety of Philosophical
hints drawn from the ancient aud modern sci
ences, or the
ART OF FINDING MINES OF GOLD!
Silver, Platinum, Quicksilver, Coal, Iron, Copper,
Lead, and other Mineral Riches, the whole being
given in publication called the
GOLD SEEKERS GUIDE!
This new work, aud the GOLDOMETER, ale
both now ready Tor sale.
The GOLDOMETER is SO simple an insru-
ment, that a child may learn to operate with ii in
five minutes. 1t is not effected by, moisture, or
any other known cause, Except the natural mag.
,f
era riches in the earth for any number OF years
By the aid of the Guide any person may use the
instrument at once with perfect success.
FARMERS AND LAND OWNERS.
Farmers and Land Owners throughout the Uni
ted States, who have reason to suspect the exis-
tence of any kind of Mineral riches upon their lands
should avail themselves Of this opportunity to test
that fact, by the surest of all known tests, before
the abundance of discoveries in all parts of the
country shall have lessened this source of wealth
in their estate.
ADVENTURES TO CALIFORNIA.
Persons going to California cannot make a bet
Ter investment than by purchasing one OF these in
struments, which will not only be WORT, fifty times
it value there, to sell again, but will be OF inest
mabe worth to those who 90 III search OF Gold as
has been proved by the most abundant experiment
both III California and the United States.
TESTIMONIALS.
Signor d 'Alvear does not deem it necessary to
encumber this notice with long list of testimo-
mails. in proof of the value of his GOLDOMETER
and GOLD SEEKERS GUIDE. The brilliant
results OF his labors in California, and the discuV
cry, this very week, of fresh veins Of Gold in Vir
gina and beds of Coal in Rhode Island, by its use
are alone sufficient to stamp it the greatest dis
covery of the age. Nothing but the extreme cheap
ness of the instrument, and his desire to il used
for the benefit of mankind induces him to dispose
of it at the low price for which he offers it, Be
sides this, his own desire for wealth is nearly sat
shed
The following Testimonials, in proof OF the val
ue of the Goldomeer, selected from great nun.
Der equally satisfactory must suffice Tor the PRES
ent:
AsToR House, New YoRK, Dec 81, l848.
The undersigned, having this day witnessed the
practical operation OF Sgnor Jose d Alvear's new
ly invented magnetic instrument, the GoLDoME-
TER, feel entirely satisfied that it possesses the
extraordinary power of detecting Mineral ores
hidden beneath the surface of the earth, and have
doubt that it will prove an invaluable aid in the
discovery OF the Mineral resources OF the United
States and the world
J. R. DRAPER, Jr, Chemist,
l.. S. HERMANN, Magnetic ms Maker,
G. S. DANA, Geologist.