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

by DON JOSE D'ALVEAR, an eminent Spanish
Geologist, Chemist aud Natural Philosopher, by
means of newly invented Magnetic instrument,
+, called 0"' " ,7Ht. ha a.
THE GoLDoMETER,
A OR GOLD SEEKERS GUIDE!
Signor D'Alvear has just arrived at New York,
4 from the Gold regions OF California, by way oi
f 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. .t '|.''' '''i' :
HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY.
Signor p'Alvear went out to California neerly
two years ago, in consequence Of certain inferna-
ton which he had received of the geolog r-
atter of that country, with the firm telie Ist
mines of precious metals would be revealed the re,
upon careful investigation. He was encourag ed
to this enterprise also, by his confidence in The
powers of certain Magnetic instrument which he
had invented. called the "Goldometer." by whose
/ aid he expected to be directed at once to the
"God Pacers," if any such existed. Nor were
} his expectations disappointed. His scientific NJ
culatiOns proved to be founded in truth zTu r-o-
found wisdom, and his new instrument the ..1Sd-
omeer," fulfilling his highest hopes. In less than
two months aflerTeaching California, he struck up
on OF the richest gold mines in that country, upon
an obscure branch of the Sacramento river, in
gorge Of hills extremely rocky and difficult of ac-
cess, and seldom visited by the native Caliiornians.
Disgusting his object under the pretence of purely
scientific research, he obtained the aid of some
fifteen or twenty simple aud faithful Indians, and
steadily pursued his task, collecting often more
than SO 900 worth of gold in single day, which
he concealed in deep ravine, without excitins
any suspicion whatever, until after the discovery
of gold at Capt Suffers Mill, when the mountains
were ransacked by gold seekers. and SignoI DAl
years gold placer" the richest in all California,
was beset with gready adventures X Is now found
that The real mines or sources of the gold, lie IN
gorges of the mountains, and not in (he-b beds or
sands of the rivers. Previous to leaving Cdlifor
ria, Signor ID 'Alvear sold his instrument, the I
GoIdometer, very imperfect one, for $1,000 -
The person who purchased it confidently expect
ed to make handsome fortune, by simply finding
"god placers" and selling out the rig hit OF digging
to the gold workers.
MANUFACTURE OF THE GOLDOMETER,
AND PUBLICATION OF THE GUIDE.
SgDor 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 Tor use, aud variety of Philosophical
hints drawn from the ancient and modern sci
ences, or the r
ART OF FINDING MINES OF GOLD!
Silver, Platinum, Quicksilver, Coal. lron, Copper,
Lead, and other Mineral Riches, the whole being
given in publication called the
GOLD SEEKERS GUIDE!
This new work, aud the GOLDOMETER, ale r
both now ready for sale. 3, '....... I
The GOLDOMETERi is so simple an instru. !
ment, that child may learn 10 operate with il in
lVe minutes 1t is n2t fected by, moisture, or
any olher known cauSk1~., ,xcept the natural mag.
net and VIII re.aniaioy ~eI Of pointing out min
eral riches IN ,he earth ior 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 throuphout"the IIIni .
ed States, who have reason TO s,spect The rF-~7-~
ence OF any kind OF Mineral riches upou their lands
should avail themselves of this opportunity test
hat fact, by the surest of all known test, oeiore
he abundance of discoveries in all parts D. me
country shall have lessened this source of wealth
II their estate. frt
ADVENTURES TO CALIFORNIA.
Persons going to California cannot MAKE bet :
er investment than by purchasing one OF these in Z
which will not only be worth fifty times
It value there, to sell again, but will be of inest
nabe worth to those who go IN search OF Colo, as
has been proved by the most abundant experiment .
both in California and the United States. Il
TESTIMONIALS. v
Slgnor D'Avear does not deem il necessary to u
this notice with long list Of testimo. c
mails, in proof of the value of his sGOLDOMETER
and GOLD SEEKERS GUIDE. The brilliant
results OF his labors in California, and the discnv-
cry, this very week, of fresh veins of Gold in Vr.
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 see 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
ished
The following Testimonials. in proof Of the var a
ue of the Goldometer, selected from great mum. RI
Der equally satisfactory, must suffice for the pres.
ent: ., a
AsToR House, NEW YoRK, Dec 81, l848. lt
The undersigned, having this day witnessed the !,
practical operation OF Signor Jose D'Alvears new.
y invented magnetic instrument, the GoLDoME. b
TER, feel entirely satisfied that it possesses the o
exit aordinary power Of detecting Mineral ores ii
hidden beneath the surface of the earth, and have
no doubt that it will prove al Invaluable aid in the
discovery Of the Mineral resources OF the United n
States and the world M
J. R. DRAPER, Jr, Chemist, I
L. s. TlERMANN, Magnetic Ins. Maker, j
G. s. DANA, Geologst. 92