Wisconsin tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1847-1854, 1849-02-23

pher, by means of newly invented Magnetic in
strument, called
THE GOT, d 0El a 18R
OR GOLD SEEKERS GUIDEI
Signor DAlvear has Just arrived at New York
from the Gold regions of California, BY way of Pa
mama, Chagres, and New Orleans, bringing with
MN 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 TO the residents of California gene
rally.
HISTORY OF THE DISCOVERY
Signor D-Alvear went out 10 California nearly
two years ago, in consequence of certain inforrna
ton which he had received of the geological char
acter OF that country with the firm belief that vast
mines OF precious metals would be revealed there
upon careful investigation. He was encouraged
10 tins enterprise, also, by his confidence in the
powers OF a certain Magnetic instrument which
ne had invented, called the "Goldometer.' byvhose
aid he expected TO be directed at once to the "Gold
Placers, 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 "Godometern
fulfilled his highest hopes In less than two months
after reaching California, he struck upon one of
the richest gold mines III that country, upon an
obscure branch OF the Sacramento river, in gorge
OF hills extremely rocky and difficult of access,
and seldom visited by the native Californians.-
DISCUSSING his object under the pretence of purely
scientific research, he obtained the aid of some IF
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
ne concealed IN a deep ravine, without exciting
any suspicion whatever, until after the discovery
Of gold at Capt Suffer Mill, when the mountains
were ransacked by gold seekers, and Signor D'AI-
wear gold placer, the richest in all California
was beset with gready adventures. 1t is now
real Of off he COL 1in
IN the gorges of the mountains, and not III the beds
or sands of the rivers. Previous to leaving Cali
fornia Signor D'Alvear sold his instrument the
Goldometer, very imperfect one, for $4,000. The
person who purchased il confidently expected 10
make handsome fortune by simply finding "gold
pacers and selling out the right of digging to the
gold workers.
Manufacture Of the Goldoneter, and Publication
Of he Guide.
Slgnor D Alvear, in compliance 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 United States, a. the remarkably low price Of
THREE DOLLARS each, accompanied by full instruc-
tons 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 a publ |
cation called the
GOLD S-EhERS GUIDE!
This new work, and the Goldometer, are both |
now ready for sale.
The Goldometer is so simple an instrument. |
that a child may learn to o erate 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 yeas
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 T.
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 of these
instruments, which will not only be worth fifty
times its value there, to sell again, but will be of
lnestimable worth to those who go in search of
Gold as has been proved by the most abundant
experiment both il California and the L. States
TEzSTK.zs esySE.fEeS.
Signor D'Alvear does not deem it necessary to
cucumber this notice with long list of testimo-
malls in proof of the value Of his Goldometer, 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 it the greatest discovery of the
age Nothing but the extreme cheapness of the
instrument and his desire to see 1t used for the
benefit of mankind induces him to dispose of it 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 Goldometer selected from great num-
Der equally satisfactory, must suffice for the pres
ent:
Astor House. New York, Dec 81, 1848.
The undersigned, having this day witnessed the
practical operation of SIgnor Jose DE Alvear 5
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, ir. Chemist.
/. S. TIERMASN, Magnetic ms. Maker.
@. S. DANA, Geologist.
Los Angeles, Cal Aug. 1S48.
This NAV certify that the undersigned is fully
convinced that SignoT Jose De Alvear was the first
discoverer of the Gold deposites of California, and
that this discovery was made by the aid OF a mag
netic instrument called the Goldometer, which L
have seen successfully applied to the discovery OF
veins of Gold oIc in places where no indications
of that substance appeared upon the surface Of the
earth. l. W SHERMAS'
Lieut.. Sd Artillery I. ). Army
40 Agents
In consequence of the difficulty of finding faith
ful agents and of preventing frauds, where articles
of this nature are sent out for general SALE SIgnoT
d. AIvear has determined to sell none of his works
or instruments unless ordered By letters sent di-
rectly to him. when the desired publication or IN
strument, will be forwarded under his signature
and seal, so that all doubt as to Its genulneness
may be removed
IL Beware of all limitations Of this Instrument
which 1nay hereafter appear, as the secret OF I'M
! partin@ the Gold Detecting power Is known 10 no
ners6n whatever except the original inventor