Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1849-03-10

CALIFORNIA GOLD!
DISCOVERED BY
SfGNOR D'ALVEAR'S GOLDMETERi |
GOLD SEEKERS GUIDE. |
Secret Art Of finding Sii~ss Of Gold, siiuer, |
Iron, Lead, Copper, Coal, and other Mins-
raj Riches.
VUSHE first discovery Of Colo in California was
a made by DON JOSE D'ALvEAR, an emf
nent Spanish Geolosist Chemist and Natural
Philosopher, by means Of q newly invented Magnc.
THE GOLDOMETER OR GOLD SEEKERS
Signor D'Alvear has Just arrived at New York,
from the Gold regions Of California, by way Of
Panama, Chaeres, and New Orleans, bringing
with him very large quantity Of Gold ore, valued
at nearly one million Of Dollars, which he colec-
ted there, long before the existence Of the Gold
mines became known TO the residents Of California
generally.
HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY,
Signor D'Aivear went out to California nearly
two years ago, in consequence Of certain inforna.
ton which he had received Of the geological char
acter Of that country with the firm belefthat vast
mines Of precious metal would be revealed there
upon careful investigation. He was encouraged
to this enterprise, also by his confidence in the
powers Of a certain Magnetic instrument which he
had invented, called "Goldometer," by whose aid
he expected to be directed at once to the "Gold
Placers" If any such existed. Nor were his ex-
pectatons disappointed. His scientific calculations
proved to be found in truth and profound wisdom,
and his new instrument, the "Goldometer," fulfil
led his highest hopes. In less than two months
after reaching California, he struck upon one of
the richest gold mines in that country, upon an
obscure branch of the Sacrato river, in gorge Of
hills extremely rockey and difficult of access, and
seldom visited by the native Californians. Dis
guising his object under the pretence of purely
scientific research, he obtained the aid Of some f-
teen or twenty simple and faithful Indians, and
steadily pursued his task, collecting often more
than $4,000 worth Of gold in single day, which
he concealed in IA deep ravne, without exciting any
suspicion whatever, until after the discovery Of
gold at Captain Suffers Mill, when the mountains
were ransacked by gold seekers, and Signor DIAL
wears "gold placer" the richest in all California,
was beset with greedy adventures. It is now
found that the real mines or sources Of the gold,
lie in the gorges of the mountains, and not in the
beds or sands of the rivers. Previous to leaving
California, Signor D'Aivear sold his instrument,
the Goldomcter, very imperfect one, for $4,000.
The person who purchased it confidently expected
to make handsome fortune, by simply finding
"gold placers" and selling out the right Of digging
MANGtFACTURE OF THE GolDoMErER
PUBLICATION OF THE GUIDE.
Signor DAlvear, in compliance with the request
Of numerous scientific gentlemen, has commenced
the manufacture of his new Magnetic Instrument,
the Goldometer, which he now offers for sale, in
the United States, at the remarkably low prime of
SO each accompanied by full instructions for use,
and variety of Philosophical hints drawn from
the ancient and modern science, or the
ART OF FINDING MINES OF GOLD!
Silver, Platinum, Quicksilver, Coal, Iron, Cop
per, Lead, and other Mineral Riches the whole be.
ing given in a publication called the
GOLD SEEKERS GUIDE!
This new work, and the Goldometer, are both
now ready for sale.
The Goldometer is 30 simple an instrument
that child may learn to operate with it in five
minntes. 1t is not affected by climate, moisture
or any other known cause, Except the natura
magnet,) and will retain its power Of pointing ou
mineral riches in the earth for any number o
years. BY the aid of the Guide any person may
use the instrument at ance 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 thei
lands, should avail themselves Of this opportunity
before the abundance Of discoveries in all parts
the country shall have lessened this source @
wealth in their estate.
: ADVENTURES TO CALIFORNIA.
Persons going to California cannot make a bet
! ter investment than by purchasing one of thes
j instruments which will not only be worth fift
times its value there, to sell again, but will be
c inestimahle worth to those who 60 in search
Gold, as has been proved by the most abundar
experiment both in California and the United State
TESTIMONIALS.
Signor DAlvear does not does not deem it NJ
> cessary to cucumber this notice with long list
e testimonials, in proof Of the value of his COLL
q OMETER and GOLD SEEKERS GUIDE. Th
brilliant results Of his labors in California and tn
discovery, this very week, of fresh veins of Col
in Virginia, and beds of Coal in Rhode Islaud,
it use, alone sufficient to stamp the create
discovery Of the age. Nothing but the extrem
cheapness of the instrument, and his desire to sc
e it used for the benefit of mankind induces him
!. dispose of it at the how price Of which he offers
d Besides this, his own desire for wealth is near
4 satisfaefed.
The following Testimonials, in proof of Il
value Of the Goldometer, selected from gre'
number equally satisfactory, must suffice for Il
= suffice for the present:
AsroR HOUSE,, N. Y, Dec. 81, ls4s.
The undersigned, having this day withesst
the practical operation Of Signor Jose DeAlvear
newly invented magnetic instrument, the Col
oMorER, feel entirely satisfied that it possesses Il
extraordinary power of desecting Mineral ores hi
den beneath the surface of the earth, and have I
doubt that it will prove invaluable aid in the di
. !. covery of the Mineral resources of the Unit,
= States and the world.
!. J. r. DRAPEn, Jr., Chemist,
. L. s. TIERNAsx, Magnetic Ins. Make
y ). G. s. DANA, Geologist.
:. Los AVG ELos, California, Aug. ls4e.
This may certify that the undersigned is full
convinced that Signor Jose De Alvear was the fir
dscoveror of the Gold desposites of California
that this discovery was made by TIE aid of Ma
= netc instrument called the Goldometer, which
have seen successfully spplied to the discovery
10 veins Of Gold ore, places where no indications
the earth. 7. w. SHERMAN,
Lieut., Sd Artillery, u. 8. Army,
NO AGENTS.
In consequence of the difficulty Of finding fait
full agents, and of preventing frauds, where artcl
of this nature cent out for general SALE Sign
De Alvear has determined to sell none of his wor
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