The Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Scott Co., Iowa) 1841-185?, 1849-02-01
CALIFORNIA GOLD!
DISCOVERED BY
Signor D'Alyear'S ColdomcteP.
THE
GOLD SEEKERS GUIDE!

OF
Secret art Of finding Mines Of Gold, S;lrer Iron,
Lead, Copper, Coal, and other Mineral Riches.
HE first discovery Of Gold :, Califm-
- MIA was made By DON 10 I. DIAL.
pE.4R, an eminent Spanish Geolo., |, Chem
ist and Natural Philosopher, by means of new.
ly invented Magnetic instrument, called
Tue GoLDoMErrn, OR GoLp SEEKERS GUIDE!
Signor DAlvear has just arrived ut New York,
from the Gold regions OF California, byway Of
| fanamn, Chagres, and New Orleans, bringing
with him very large quantity Of Gold ore, vai-
ued nj nearly one million Of Dollars, which he
collected there, 10 before the existence of the
6old mines became known to the residents Of
California generally.
HIsroRY or THE Discovery
Signor DAlvear went out to California nearly
two years ago, in consequence Of certain in.or-
| nation which he had received Of the Geological
character OF that country, with the firm belief
that vast mines OF precious metals would be re-
vealcd there, upon caref full investigation. lie
was encouraged to this enterprise, also, By his
confidence in the powers OF certain Magnetic
instrument which he had invented, called the
l"Goldometcr," BY whose mid he expected TO be
directed At once TO the "Gold ,Placers,'' ii any
such existed. Nor were his expectati. ms disap-
pointed. Ills scientific calculations proved 10 be
founded in truth and profound wisdom, and his
| new instrument, the ssGoldo,neter,n fulfilled is
highest hopes. In less than two months after
| reaching california, he struck upon one of the
| richest gold mines IN that country, upon an OBJ
scurc branch OF the Sacramento river, in a gorge
OF hills extremely rocky ana difficult OF access,
and seldom visited by the native Calitcrnians -
Disgusting his object under the preience OF pure
w scientific research. he obtancd the aid Of some
hiteen or twenty simple and faithful Indians,
and steadily pursued his task, collecting often
more than 5000 worth Of gold in single dnv,
winch he concealed III deep ravine, without ex-
citing any suspicion whatever, until after the
discovery OF gold ut Capt. Suffers Mill, when
the mountains were ransackcd bv gold seek ers
and Signor D'Alvear's ssgod placcr,'' the richest
IN oil California, was besct with gready ndyen-
turers. il 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 10 leaving Cali ornn, Signor
| D'Alvcar sold his instrument. the Go,dom,icr,
very imperfect one, for $1,000 The person who
purchased II confidently expected to make a
handsome fortune, BY simply finding 'sgold pla-
GERS aud selling out the right OF digging TO the
gold workers.
MANUFACTURE OF Tnr GoLpomrre.., AND PrpLr-
CATION or TIE GrIDE.
| S;gnor DAlvear, in compliance with the re-
quest OF numerous scientific gentlemen, has COM
menced the manufacture Of his new Magnetic
| Instrument, the GoLpoMErEg, which he now Of
ers for sale, in the United States at the remark
ably low price OF Three Dollars each, accompa-
med by iull instructions for use, and variety OF
Philosophical hints drawn from the ancient and
modern sciences, or the
Tue ART OF FINDING MINES OF GoIp!
Silver, Platinum, Quicksilver, Coal, Iron, Cop
per, Leaf, and other Mineral Riches, the whole
being gwen IN publication called the
| CoLD SEEKERS GUIDE.
This new work, and the GOLDoMETER, are
both now ready for SALE
| The GOLDOMETER is SO simple an instru-
| mcnt, fhat q child may learn 10 operate with il
III hive minutes. IL is Is not affected by climate,
moisture, or any other known cause, Except the
natural magnci,) and will retain its power Of
pointing out mineral riches in the earth for any
number Of wears. BIZ the aid OF the Guide any
| person may use the instrument at once with per-
feet success
| FARMERS AND LAND OWNERS.
Farmers and Land Owners throughout the
United States, who have reason TO suspect the
existence OF any kind Of Mineral riches upon
their lands, shonld avail themselves OF this op-
por;unsy 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 shs
source Of wealth in their estate
ADVENTURES TO CALIFORNIA.
Persons going to California cannot make n
better investment than by purchasing one OF
these instruments, which will not only be worth
fifty times It's value there io sell again, bu. will
be ot inestimabe worth 10 those who 90 in search
Of Gold, as has been proved by the most album
dant experiments both in Cn ifornia and the Uni
ted States.
TESTIMONIALS
Signor D'Alvear does not deem il necessary
TO cucumber this notice with long list Of testi-
monlals, in proof Of the value Of his Goidomeier,
and Gold Seekers Guide. The brilliant results
Of his Iaborsin California, and The discover, this
very week, Of fresh veins Of Gold in Virginia,
and beds OF Coal in Rhode lei nd, by its use, arc
alone sufficient TO stamp il Ms the greatest discov-
cry Of the age. Nothing but the extreme cheap
ness OF the instrument, and his desire 10 see il
used tor the benefit Of mankind induces him 10
dispose OF il at the low price for which he offers
J it, Besides this, his own desire for wealth Is
nearly satisfied
The following Testimonials, in proof OF The
value Of the Goldomeicr, selected from grca,
number equally satisfactory, mus. suffice for the
present:
ii AsroR Hot :, New YonK,l
Il Dec. q, 1848.
!, The undersigned, having this day messed
the practical operation Of Signor Jose D'Alvear's
newly invented magnetic instrument, the Com.
oMErER, feel entirely satisfied that it possesses
the extraordinary power Of detecting Mineral
ores hidden beneath the surface OF the earth,
and have no doubt that il will prove an invaluable
aid in the discovery Of the Mineral resources ot
the United States and the world
Il J. r. DRAPER, Ja., CHEMIST,
IS. HERMAN, MAG. ISs. MAKEE,
q. S. DANA, GEoLoGisr.
i Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA, August, l848
This may certify that the undersigned 10 fully
convinced that Signor JOSE DE ALvEAR was the