The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1849-05-26
G0ldometer /

-s~1.. rHE ART OF FINDING MINES o.
| GOLD, SILVER, IRON. LEAD, COP
| '' PER, COAL, AND OTHER "s7A
/ ~-u MINERAL RICHES. 1ar' tt97g
The first dicovery of Gold in Cslifornia was mad
by DON JOSE D'ALVEAR. an eminent SPANS
Geologist, Chemist and Natural Philosopher, b
means of newly invented Magnetic instrument
called
- TIE aOLDoMETER, s. 7
| OR GOLD SEEKERS GUIDEt
| Signor D'Alvesr has just arrived at New York
from the Gold regions Of California, by way O
| Panama, Chagres, and New Orleans, bringing will
him very large quantity of Gold ore, valued a
nearly one million OF Dollars, which he collected
there, long before the existence of the Gold mine
became known to the residents OF California gen
orally.
HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY.
Signor DAIvear went out to California nearl,
two years ago, in consequence of certain infc-rna
ton which he had received of the geological char
aeter of that country, with the firm BELLE that mos
mines of precious metals would be revealed thsre
upon careful investigation. He was encourag ed
to this enterprise. also, by his confidence in the
powers of certain Magnetic instrument which he
had invented, called the " "Godometer :" by whose
aid he expected to be directed at once to the
"Go!d Placsrs," il any such existed. Nor were
his expectations disappointed. His scientific cal.
culations proved to be founded in truth srd p-o-
found wisdom, and his ne instrument, the Gold.
ometer," 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 a
gorge OF hills extremely rocky and difficult If ac
cess and seldom visited by the native Caliiornians
Disgusting his object under the pretence of purely
scientific research, he obtained the aid of some
ffaa tua nfu ,la md Ia, f,I VrJ
steadily pursued his task, collecting often more
than 5000 worth Of gold in single day, which
he concealed in deep ravine, without excitins
any suspicion whatever, until after the discovery
of gold at Capt. Suffers Mill, when the mountains
were ransacked by gold seekers. and Signor D'Al.
years 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
gorges of the mountains, and not in the beds or
sands of the rivers. Previous to leaving CaIifor.
ria, Sgnor DAlvear sold his instrument, the
Godometer, a very imperfect one, for SO, -
The person who purchased it confidently expect
ed to make a handsome fortune, by simply finding
"gold placers" and selling out the right OF digging
to the gold workers.
OF THE GOLDOMETER.
AND PUBLICATION OF THE GUIDE.
SigDor D 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 O
THREE DOLLARS each, accompanied by full
for use, and variety of Philosophical
hints drawn from the ancient and modern sci
ences, or the
ART OF FINDING MINES OF GOLD!
Silver, Patipum, Quicksilver, Coal, Iron, Copper,
Lead, aud other Mineral Riches, the whole being
given in publication called the
GOLD SEEKERS GUIDE!
This new work, aud the GOLDOMETER, ale
both now ready tor sale
The GOLDOMETER is so simple an instrn-
nent, that child may learn TO operate with il iu
i've minutes. 1t is not effected by, moisture, or
my other known cause, Except the natural mag.
let) and will retain its power OF pointing out min
.ral riches in the earth for any number otyears -
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 Uni.
ed States, who have reason TO suspect the exis-
enee of any kind Of Mineral riches upon their lands
houd avail themselves.of this opportunity to test
hat fact, by the surest of all known tests before
ountry shall have lessened this source of wealth
! their estate.
ADVENTURES TO CALIFORNIA.
Persons going to California cannot make bet
II investment than by purchasing one OF these in.
ruments which will not only be wortIlfiity times
value there, to sell again, but will be OF nesti:
able worth to those who go IN search OF Cold, as
IS been proved by the most abundant experiment
'th IN California and the United States.
TESTIMONIALS.
Signor D'Alvear does not deem it necessary to /
cumber this notice with long list of tesmo- I
ais, in proof Of the value OF his GOLDOMETER
d GOLD SEEKERS GUIDE. The brilliant
suits OF his labors in California, and the discuv-
y, this very week. OF fresh veins of Gold in Vir-
MIA, and beds of Coal in Rhode Island by its use
alone sufficient to stamp it as the greatest dis
very of the age Nothing but the extreme cheap Z
IS Of the instrument and bis desire to see il used
tire benefit of mankind induces him to dispose
ii at the low price for which he offers it. Be = :
les this his own desire for wealth is nearly sat. g
Ied. Il
The following Testimonials, in proof OF the val
of the Goldometer, selected from great mum.
equally satisfactory, must suffice TOR the pres. :.
AsToR House, New York, Dec q, ls48s
The undersigned, having this day witnessed the =,
ctical operation OF Signor Jose ID 'Alvears new :" ~
invented magnetic instrument, the GoLDoME- :,
r, feel entirely satisfied that il possesses the u
raordinary power of detecting Mineral ores
den beneath the surface of the earth, and have
doubt that it will prove all invaluable aid in the
,overy OF the Mineral resources OF the United
tes and,the world
J. R. DRAPER, Jr., Chemist,
L. S. TlERMANN, Magnetic Ins. Maker,
G. s. DANA, Geologist.
Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA, Aug. IS4S.
,hia NAV cpf fify that the undersivned is F,II,,