The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1849-05-05
CALIFORNIA GOLDH!

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sfi 'fAsa MINERAL RICHES.
The FIRST dicovery Of Gold in California was made
by DON JOSE D'ALVEAR, an eminent Spanish
Geologist, Chemist and Natural Philosopher, by
means of newly invented Magnetic instrument,
'0sd THE coLDoMETER, 9 .lap4'l
OR GOLD SEEKERS GUlDE!iV'
Sgnor D'AIyear has just arrived OF New York.
from the Gold regions of, California, by way o..
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 .....-.,.--..,i. 40
Signor D'Alvear went Quito California nearly
two years ago, in consequence of certain lrforna-
ton which he had received ofthe geological charr-
atter of that country, with the firm belie that most
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 certain Magnetic instrument which he
had invented, called the "Gcldometer. by whose
aid he expected to be directed at once to the
"Gold Placers," if any such existed. Nor we're
his expectations disappointed. His scientific cal
culations proved to be founded IN truth aru pro-
found wisdom, and his new instrument, the '' Gold-
omster," fulfilling his highest hopes In less than
two months after reaching 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 Californans
Disgusting his object under the preface of purely
scientific research, he obtained the aid of some
fifteen or twenty simple and faithful Indians, and
steadily pursued his task, collecting often more
than 81, 900 worth OF gold in single day, which
he concealed in deep ravins, without oxcitins
any suspicion whatever, until after the discovery
of gold at Capt Suffers Mill, when the mountains
were ransacked by gold seekers. and Signor DIAL
years ''gold placer" the richest in all California;
was beset with gready adventures. 1t isnow lound
that the real mines or sources OF the gold, lie IN
gorges of the mountains, and not in the beds or
sands of the rivers. Previous to leaving Califor-
ria, Signor D'Alvear sold his instrument, the
Goldometer, very imperfect one, for $4,000
The person who purchased it confidently expect
ed to make handsome fortune, by simply finding
"gold placers' and selling out the right OF digging
TO the gold workers. -rs H Fsse.a, lfH res
MANUFACTURE OF THE GOLDOMETER,
AND PUBLICATION OF THE GUIDE.
SigDor 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
THREE DOLLARS each accompanied by full
instructions for use, and variety of Philosophical
hints drawn from the ancient and modern sci
ences, or the ,-.r...s- .sr..,,s.
ART OF FINDING MINES OF GoLD
Silver, Platinum, Quicksilver, Coal, Iron, Copper,
Lead, and other Mineral Riches, the whole being
given in publication called the
GOLD SEEKERS GUIDEl
This new work, and the eGOLDoMETER, ale
both now ready for sale. t,sy ...,.. .,yt,
The GOLDOMETER is SO simple an instrn-
ment, that child may learn to operate with it iu
five minutes. 1t is not effected by, moisture, or
any other known cause, Except the natural mag.
net) and will retain its power of pointing out min
eral riches 10 the earth for any number OF years =
BY the aid Of the Guide any person may use the
instrument at once with perfect success egi
FARMERS AND LAND OWNERS. 4t5
Farmers and Land Owners throughout the Uni
ted States, who have reason TO suspect the exis-
tence of any kind of Mineral riches upon their lands
should avail themselves of this opportunity 10 test
that fact by the surest of all known tests, before
the abundance Of discoveries in all parts Of the
country shall have essened this source of wealth
in their estate. 7s $50 i7 Tnilsf
ADVENTURES TO CALIFORNIA. q
Persons going to California cannot make bet
ter investment than by purchasing one OF these in.
struments, which will not only be worth fifty times
it value there, to sell again, but will be OF inest
Unable worth to those who go in search OF God, as
has been proved by the most abundant experiment
both in California and the United States.
TESTIMONIALS.
Signor D'Alvear does not deem it necessary 10
cucumber this notice with long list Of testimo.
mails, in proof of the value OF his GOLDOMETER
and GOLD SEEKERS GUIDE. The brilliant
results OF his labors in California, and the discov-
cry, this very week, OF fresh veins of Gold in Vir
ginia, and beds of Coal in Rhode Island, by tsuse
are alone sufficient to stamp il as the greatest dis
covery of the age. Nothing but the extreme cheap
ness of the instrument, and his desire to see used
for the benefit Of mankind induces him to dispose
of il at the low price for which he offers it. Be
sides this, his own desire for wealth is nearly sat
ished. nae ,.fsfT ft.iS gr s.ffsE,go ia
The following Testimonials, in proof OF the val
ue of the Goldometer, selected from great mum
Der equally satisfactory, must sufficetor the PRES
ent: ai t-..-as e. Ffari.sN is s3sH saf ha.s q5i
AsToR HOUSE, New YoRK, Dec 81, l64S.
The undersigned, having this day witnessed the
practical operation OF Signor Jose d 'Avears new.
ly invented magnetic instrument, the GoLDoME.
TER, feel entirely satisfied that il possesses the
extraordinary power of detecting Mineral ores
hidden beneath the surface Of the earth, and have
no doubt that it will prove an invaluable aid in the
discovery oi the Mineral resources OF the United
States and the world IETI
is. j. R.DRAPER, Jr., Chemist, s,ir
L. s. TIERMANN, Magnetic Ins. Maker,
G. s. DANA, Geologist '1'~ ''a4''
A-.-.'ilalsas rs6s1g3 fsia
Los Angeles. CALIFoRNIA.. Aug. 1s4s.
| This may certify that the undersigned is fully
| convinced that Signor JOSE DAIvEAR was the
first discoverer of the Gold deposits Of California
and that this discovery was made by the aid of a
Magnetic instrument called the iGoLDomETER.
which i have. seen successfully applied to the dis
coysry veins of Gold ore, 10 places where no in
dications Of that substance appeared upon the sur
face Of the earth. 1'ss-s '7'''i,o ''9's 7A' 10
5aspgsel09 o.. .asig15QT W. SHERMAN
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