Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-02-09

uc lISl ulsCONeTy Oi OOiu III AMt1OfItd Was
made by DON JOSE DALVEAR. an eminent
Spanish Geologist, Chemist and Natural Philoso-
paer, by means OF newly invented Magnetic in
strument, called
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OR GOLD SEEKERS GUIDEi
Signor D Alvear has Just arrived at New York.
from the Gold regions of California, by way OF Pa
mama, Chagres, and New Orleans, bringing with
him very large quantity OF Gold ore, valued al
nearly 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 DLSCOTERY
Signor ID Alvear went out to California nearly
two years ago, in consequence of certain lnorma-
ton which he had recei, ed of the geological char
acter OF that country, with the firm belief that vast
mines OF precious metals would be revealed there,
upon careful investig alton. He was encouraged
to this enterprise, also, by his confidence IN the
powers of certain Magnetic instrument which
he had invented called the .Goldometer bywhose
aid he expected to be directed at once TO the Gold
Placers, ii any such existed. Nor were his eX
pectations disappointed His scientific calculate rs
proved 10 be founded In truth and profound WIS
dom. and his new instrument, the "Godometer,
fulfilled his highest hopes In less than W months
alter reaching California, he struck upon OF
the richest gold mines In that country. upon an
obscure branch OF the sacramento river, in a gorge
o. hills extremely ROCKY and difficult of access
and seldom visited by the native Caltornians.-
Disgusting his object under the pretence OF purely
scientific research he obtained the aid OF some fl
teen or twenty simple and faithful Indians, and
steadily pursued his task, collecting often more
than 5000 worth of gold in single day which
he concealed in deep ravne. without exciting
any suspicion whatever, until after the discovery
OF gold al Capt. Suffers Mill, when the mountains
were ransacAed by gold seekers and 0ignor ID All
wear gold placer, the richest IN all California,
was beset with sready 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
sands OF the rivers Previous TO leaving Cali
fornia eigaor ID Alvear sold his instrument, the
Goldometer. very imperfect one, for So 900. The
person who purch lscd it confidently expected to
make handsome fortune, by simply finding gold
1lacers and selling out the right OF digging TO the
gold workers.
Manu- act;4re Of tie Goldonaefer, and Publication
IF Ire Guide.
Signor d Aivear, IN com 2ance with the request
Of numerous scientific gentlemen. has commenced
the manufacture OF his new Magnetic Instrument,
the Goldometer, which he offers for sale, IN
the Gnted States, at the remarkably low price OF
7EIHEE DOLLARS each, accomp iniel by full lnSfrncr
lions Tor use, and variety OF Philosophical hints
drawn from the ancient and modern sciences, on
the ar. Of finding n'5"es OF Gold, Silver, Platinum
Quic ksver Coal. Iron. Copper, Lead and other
cation called the
GOLD SEEKERS GUIDE!
This new work, and the Goldometer, are both
ready for sale
The GoIdome;er is so simple an instrument
that a CHILD may learn to operate with 1t in five
minutes 1t Is not affected by climate, moisture, |
any other known cause Except the natural |
magnet) and will re:ain It's power OF pointing OUT
mineral riches in the earth for any number OF years.
BY the aid of the Guide any person may the |
instrument al once with perfect success. !
FARMERS AND LAND OWNERS |
Farmers and Land Owners throughout the U. |
States, who have 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 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 OF these
instruments, which will not only be worth fifty
times IFS value there, to sell again, but viii be of
inestmable worth to those who go in search of
Gold as has been proved by the most abundant
experiment both in California and the u. States
EsTk.uc.S-z.1Zs.
Signor D'Alvear does not deem it necessary 10
cucumber this notice with long list of testimp-
malls in proof of the value of his Goldometer. ard
Gold Seekers Guide The brilliant results of his
Iabors IN California, and the discovery. this very
week of fresh veins Of Gold in Virginia, and beds
OF Coal in Rhode Island, by it, USE alone sui-
Gent to stamp il the greatest discovery of the
age. Nothing but the extreme cheapness of the
instrument, and his desire to it used for the
benefit of mankind induces him to dispose of it at
the low price Tor which ne offers it. Besides this,
his own desire for wealth is nearly satisfied.
The following Testimonials. in proof of the va
lue Of the Goldometer. 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
newly invented magnetic instrument the Goldom-
eter, feel entirely satisfied that it possesses the
extraord;nary power OF detecting Mineral ores
hidden beneath the surface Of the earth. and have
no doubt il viii prove invaluable aid in fhc
discovery OF the Mineral resources of the United
States and the world.
J. Il. DRAPER, jr. Chemist.
l.. :. GTERTASN, Magnetic Ins. Maker
O. ). DANA, Geologst.
Los Angeles, Cal Aug. 1S4S
This may certify that the undersigned is fully
convinced that .igncr joe De Aivear was the first
discoverer of the Gold deposes OF California and
thar this discovery made by the aid OF mag
netic instrument called the Godometer, which
have seen successfully applied TO the discovery of
veins of Gold ore, in places where no indie atiDns
o. that substance appeared upon the surface OF the
/ earth. Z. w. SHERMAN
Lieut.. Sd Artillery, l. s 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. Sgror
D'Alvear has determined to sell none of his works
! or instruments unless ordered by letters sent d.
rcc;y to him. when the desired publication, or in
/ strpnent, will De forwarded under his signature
and seal. that all doubt as to IFS senuiuchess