Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-03-09

1 pher by means of newly invented Magnetic in
\ strument called
Rl45 l3 COL d OH 3R3R
OR GOLD SEEKERS GUIDE!
Slgnor d Alyear has just arrived at New York.
from the Gold regions OF California, by way of Pa,
mama, Chagres, and New Orleans bringing with
INN very large quantity of Gold ore 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 gene
rally.
HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY
Signor D'Alvear went out to California nearly
Two years ago, IN consequence of certain inorlla-
ton which he had received of the geological char
acter OF that country, with the firm belief that vast
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 a certain Magnetic instrument which
ne mad invented, called the aGoldometer7 by whose
AID he expected to be directed at once TO the Cold
Placers II any such existed Nor were his ex-
pectatIons disappointed. His scientific calculations
proved TO be founded in truth and profound wis
dom, and his new instrument, the "Goldometer''
tuhled has highest hopes In less than two months
aIter reaching California, he struck upon one of
the richest gold mines in that country. upon am
obscure branch OF the Sacramento river. in gorge
OF hills extremely rocky and difficult of access
and seldom visited by the native Californians-
DISCUSSING ms object under the pretence of purely
scientific research he obtained the aid of some fi
teen or twenty simple and faithful Indians, and
steadily pursued his task, collecting often more
than $4,000 worth of gold in a single dav which
ne concealed IN deep ravine, without exciting
any suspicion VIA ever until after the discovery
OF gold at Capt Suffers Mil, when the mountains
were fanSacked by gold seekers, and Signor ID Al
wear gold 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 the gorges of the mountains and not in the beds
or sands OF the rivers. Previous TO leaving Cali
tornla Slgnor DAlvear sold his instrument, the
Gotdometer, very imperfect one, for $1,000 The
person who purchased il confidently expected 70
make handsome fortune. by simply finding gold
placers and selling out the right of digging to the
gold workers.
Manufacture Of the Goldometer, and Publication
Of tie Guide.
Slgnor ID Alvear. IN compliance with the request
O numerous scientific gentlemen, has commenced
the manufacture Of his new Magnetic Instrument.
the Goidometer, which he offers for sale, in
the United States at the remarkably low price of
THREE DOLLARS each, accompanied by full instruc-
tons for use, and variety of Philosophical hints
drawn from the ancient and modern sciences, on /
the art Of finding mines Of Gold, Silver Platinum
Coal, Iron, Copper, Lead and other |
Mineral Riches, the whole being given IN a publ
cation called the
GOLD SEEKERS GUIDEl
This new work, and the Goldorneter are both
now ready for sale.
The Goldometer is so simple an instrument.
that child may learn to operate with it in five |
minutes 1t is not affected by climate, moisture,
Or any other known cause, Except the natural |
nagnet) and will retain its power of pointing out
mineral riches IN the earth for any number of ears
BY the AID OF the Guide any person may use the |
at once with perfect success
FARMERS AND LAND OWNERS.
Farmers and Land Owners throughout the u. |
States, who have reason to suspect the existence
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 bet
er investment than by purchasing one of these
which viii not only be worth fifty |
lines Its value there to sell again. but will be of
nestnabIe worth to those who go in search of
Sold as has been proved by the most abundant
experiment both in California and the Z. States
TEsTE.H 0.sz.gLS.
Signor DAlvear does not deem it necessary to
cucumber this notice with a long list of testimo-
malls in proof of the value of his Goldometer and
Gold Seekers Guide The brilliant results of his
abors in California and the discovery this very
week, of fresh veins of Gold In Virginia and beds
IF Coal in Rhode Island by its use are alone sufi-
,ient TO stamp 1t the greatest discovery of the
lge. Nothing but the extreme cheapness of the
and his desire to see it used for the
benefit of mankind induces him TO dispose of it at
he low price for which he offers it. Besides this,
lis own desire for wealth is nearly satisfied
The following Testimonials, in proof of the va
ne of the Goldometer, selected from great num-
Der equally satisfactory, must suffice for the pres
mt
Astor House, New York Dec 81 1S4S
The undersigned, having this day witnessed the
practical operation of Signor Jose De Alvears
newly invented magnetic instrument the Goldom-
ter, feel entirely satisfied that it possesses the
power of detecting Mineral ores
hidden beneath the surface of the earth, and have
10 doubt it viii prove invaluable aid in the
discovery of the Mineral resources of the United
States and the world
]. r. DRAPER jr. Chemist.
L. S. TIERMAsS, Magnetic ms Maker
@. S. DANA, Geologist.
Los Angeles, Cal Aug. 1S48.
This may certify that the undersigned is fully
convinced that Signor Jose De Alvear was the first
lscoverer of the Gold deposites of California, and
hat this discovery was made by the aid of a mag
letic instrument called the Goldometer, which
nave seen successfully applied to the discovery of
veins of Gold ore, IN places where no indications
Of that substance appeared upon the surface of the
Earth. T. w SHERMAN,
Lieut. Sd Artillery, IT, S Army.
no Agents.
In consequence of the difficulty Of finding faith
ul agents and of preventing frauds, where articles
Of this nature are sent out for general sale Sgnor
d Alvear has determined to sell none Of his works
Or instruments unless ordered by letters sent d.
-ecty to him, when the desired publication, or In
strurnent viii be forwarded under his signature /
and seal, 50 that all doubt as to its genuineness
NAV be removed.
IL Beware Of all limitations Of this Instrument /
which may hereafter appear, as the secret OF I'M
parting the Gold Detecting power IS known to no |
person whatever. except the original inventor.
,Ilnn GoId,rr,e+er and Gold Seekers Guide viii |