Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-03-02

The first discovery of Gold in California was
made by DON JOSE D'ALVEAR, an eminent
/ Spanish Geologist, Chemist and Natural Phioso-
pher, by means OF newly invented Magnetic in
Strument, called
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OR GOLD SEEKERS GUIDE!
Signor D'Aivear has Just arrived at New York
from the Gold regions of California. by yyay of pa
mama, Chagres, and New Orleans bringing with
HIM 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 10 the residents of California gene
rally.
HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY
Sgnor DAlvear went out to California nearly
two years ago, III consequence of certain inforna-
lon which he had received of the geological char
acter ofthat country with the firm belief that vast
MINES of precious metals would be revealed there
upon careful investigation. He was encouraged
10 this enterprise, also, by his confidence in the
powers of certain Magnetic instrument which
ne had invented, called the "Goldometer' by whose
aid he expected TO be dracted at once TO the Sold
Flacers, II any such existed. Nor were his ex-
pectatlons disappointed. His scientific calculations
proved TO be founded In truth and profound wis
dom, and his new INSTRUMENT, the "Goldometer"
fulfilled 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 Sacramento river in a gorge
OF hills extremely rocky and difficult of access
and seldom visited by the native Californians-
Disgusting his object under the pretence OF purely
scientific research he obtained the aid of some ff
teen or twenty simple and faithful Indians. and
steadily pursued his task, collecting often more
than $4,000 worth of gold in a single day which
he concealed in a deep ravine, without exciting
any suspicion whatever, until after the discovery
OF gold at Capt Suffers Mill, when the mountains
were ransacked by gold seekers, and Signor DIAL
wear gold placer the richest in all California
was beset with gready Adventures 1t is now
found that the real mines 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
Goldometer, very imperfect one, for S3.OOO The
person who purchased it confidently expected to
make handsome fortune by simply finding "gold
placers and selling out the right of digging to the
gold workers.
11a'tJacfttre Of the GOldOHleter and Publication
Of tie Guide.
Slgnor ID Alvear, 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 price of
THREE DOLLARS each, accompanied by full instruc-
tions for use and variety of Philosophical hints
drawn from the ancient and modern sciences on
the art Of finding mines of Gold Silver, Platinum
Quicksilver Coal Iron, Copper, Lead, and other
Mineral Riches, the whole being given In publ
cation called the
GOLD SEEKERS GUIDE!
This new work, and the Goldometer, 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
magnet) and will retain its power of pointing out
mineral 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 L.
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
ter investment than by purchasing one of these
instruments, which will not only be worth fifty
times It's value there, to sell again, but Will be of
inestimable worth to those who go in search Of
Gold, as has been proved by the most abundant
experiment both in California and the L. States
TEsTZ.u o-ET.zzs.
Signor DAlvear does not deem it necessary to
cucumber this notice with long list of testimo-
malls, in proof of the value of his Goldome,er and
Gold Seekers Guide The brilliant results of his
labors in California, and the discovery, this very
week, of fresh veins Of Gold in Virginia and beds
of Coal IN Rhode Island, by Its use are alone su-
Gent to stamp 1t the greatest discovery of the
age Nothing but the extreme cheapness of the
instrument, and his desire to see it used for the
benefit of mankind induces him to dispose of il at
the low price for which he offers it. Besides this
his own desire for wealth is nearly satisfied.
The following Testimonials, in proof of the va
lue of the Godometer, selected from great num-
Der equally satisfactory, must suffice for the pres
ent:
Astor House, New York, Dec. 81, 1s4S.
The undersigned, having this day witnessed the
practical operation of Signor Jose De Alvear's
newly invented magnetic instrument, the Goldom-
eter, feel entirely satisfied that it possesses the
extraordinary power of detecting Mineral ores
hidden beneath the surface of the earth, and have
no doubt it will prove invaluable aid in the
discovery of the Mineral resources of the United
States and the world.
j. r. DRAPER, jr. Chemist.
L. S. TIERMANS, Magnetic ms. Maker
@. 5. DANA, Geologist.
Los Angeles, Cal Aug. 1913
This may certify that the undersigned is fully
convinced that Signor Jose De Alvear was the first
dscoverer of the Gold dePosites of California, and
that this discovery was made by the aid of a mag
netic instrument called the Goldometer, which |
have 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. L. w. SHERMAN,
Lieut.. Sd Artillery, U. ). Army.
NO Agents.
In consequence of the difficulty Of finding faith
full agents and of preventing frauds where articles
of this nature sent out for general sale, Signor
DAlvear has determined to sell none of his works
or instruments unless ordered by letters sent d.
rectly TO him, when the desired publication, or in
strumen5, will be forwarded under his signature