The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1849-04-21

CALTFOR MA GOLD!H!!!!
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Signor DAlyears GOldometer
THE GOLD SUCKERS GUIDE!
|OR THE ART OF FINDING MINES OF
, GOLD, SILVER, IRON. LEAD, COZ v z
sl PER, COAL, AND OTHER s7isis
y MINERAL RICHES. -
The first dcovery of Gold in California was made
by DON JOSE D'ALvEAR, an eminent Spanish
Geologist, Chemist and Natural Philosopher, by
means of newly invented Magnetic instruments
THE GOLDoMETER,
OR GOLD SEEKERS GUIDE!
Sgnor D'AIvear has just arrived Of New York, },
from the Gold regions of California, by way Of
Panama, Chagres, and New Orleans, bringing with
him very large quantity Of Gold ole, 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. 49,. ,.,.. 81. .. vs. !,
HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY.
Signor DAlvear went out to California nearly
two years ago, in consequence uf certain lnforma-
ton which he had received of the geological CHAIR
mines Of precious metals would be revealed there,
upon careful investigation He was encouraged
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
Is.Gold Plaeers - if any such existed. Nor were
his expectations disappointed. His scientific cal
culatons proved to be founded in truth, snd pro
found wisdom, and his new instrument, the "tfold-
L. fVs,Ia 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-
cess and seldom visited by the native Caliornians
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 SO 900 worth OF gold in single day, which
I've concealed in deep ravne, without excltlns
any suspicion whatever, until after the discovery
of gold at Capt Suffers Mill, when the mountains
were ransacked by gold seekers. and Signor DIAL
years god placer" the richest in all California,
was beset with gIeady 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 CalifoT-
ria. Signor ID Alvear sold his instrument, the
Goldometer, a very imperfect one, tor S3,o0O -
The person who purchased 1t confidently expect
ed to make handsome fortune, by simply hndlng
'gold placers" and selling out the right digging
10 the gold workers.
MANUFACTURES 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 GOLDOMETER, 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 and modern SCI
ences, or the Il
Silver. Platinum, Quicksilver. Coal, Iron, Copper,
Lead, and other Mineral Riches, the whole being
given in publcatio called the ..lr. I'D t.i
GOLD SEEKERS GUIDE!
This new work. and the GOLDOMETER, ale
both now ready for sale.
The GOLDOMETER is SO simple an insrn-i
ment, that child may learn TO operate with 1t III
five minutes. 1t is not effected by, moisture, or
any other known cause, Except the natural mag
nett and will retain its power Of pointing out min
eral 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 exjs-
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. .. ., ...i.
ADVENTURES TO CALIFORNIA. "
Persons going to California cannot make bet
ter investment than by purchasing one OF these in
struments which will not only be worth fifty times
it value there, to sell again, but will be OF lnesti-
mabIe worth to those who go in search OF Gold, as
has been proved by the most abundant experiment
both in California and the United States. .1
TESTIMONIALS. g1,,.., ....
Signor D'Alvear does not deem It necessary to
cucumber this notice with long list Of testimo-
mails, in proofof the value OF his GoLDoMEIER
and GOLD SEEKERS GUIDE. The brilliant
results OF his labors in California, and the discov
cry, this very week, of fresh VEINS of Gold in Vir
einia, and beds of Coal in Rhode Island, by its use
are alone sufficient to stamp it as 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 il at The low price for which he offers it. Be
sides this, his own desire for wealth is nearly sat
ished. .. .a .r..,t,.,f
The following Testimonials, in proof Of the val
ue of the Godometer, selected from great num-
Der equally satisfactory, must suffice for the pres
| ent: s,.l f sa ts. g-a
AsToR HOUSE. New YoRK, Dec 81, l64S.
The undersigned, having this day witnessed the
practical operation OF Signor Jose D D'Alvear's new
| iy invented magnetic instrument, the GoLDoME-
TER, feel entirely satisfied that it possesses the
extr traordinary power of detecting Mineral ores
hidden beneath the surface Of the earth, and have
no doubt that it will prove All invaluable aid in the
discovery OF the Mineral resources OF the United
States and the world .as. .,r.-s
J. r. DRAPER, Jr., Chemist,
L. s. TIERMANN, Magnetic Ins. Maker,
| b. -; G. s. DANA, Geologist a' 'fa
| Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. Aug. j l84S.H
This may certify that the undersigned is fully
convinced that Sgnor JOSE D'ALvEAR was the