Republican vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1857, 1849-01-22
History of the Discovery.


! Signor D'Alvear went out to California nearly
Two years ago, in consequence Of certain nforma
ton which he had received of the geological char
acter of that country with the firm belief that vas
mines OF precious metals would be revealed there,
upon careful investigation. He was ENCOURAGED tf
this enterprise, also, by his confidence in the pow
ers OF a certain Magnetic instrument which he had
Invented, called the s'GoldometeI,'' by whose aid
he expected to be directed at once to the ssGold
Piacers," il any such existed. Nor were his ex-
pectations disappointed. His scientific calculations
proved TO be founded in truth and wisdom, and his
new nstiument, the "Goldomeer,'' fulfilled his
highest hopes In less than two months after reach
ing California, he struck upon one Of the richest
gold mines in that country, upon obscure branch
lof the Sacramento river, IN gorge OF hills eX-
tremely rocky and difficult of access, and seldom
visited by the native Calilornians. Disgusting his
object under the pretence ofpurely scientific re
search, he obtained the aid OF some fifteen or TWEEN
" simple and faithful Indians and steadily pursued
his task. collecting often more than SO 900 worth
OF gold in single day, which he concealed in a
deep ravlne, without exciting any suspicion what
ever, until after the discovery oil gold at Capt SUIT
ters Mill when the mountains were ransacled by
gold seekers, and Signor D'Alvears sgod placer y
the richest i'll all California, was beset with greedy
adventures. tits 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 riv-
ers Previous to leaving California, Signor DIAL
wear sold his instrument, the Godomeer, a very
imperfect one. for So 900. The person who pur-
chased it confidently expected to make a handsome
fortune, by simply finding 'sgod placers,' and self
ing out the right of digging TO the gold workers.
Manufacture of the Goldometer.
and Publication Of the Guide.
Signor DAlvear, in compliance with the request
OF numerous scientific gentlemen, has commenced
the manufacture of his new Magnetic Instrument,
the GOLDOMETER, which he now offers for
sale, in the United States at the remarkably low
plice OF tn Rec DOLLARS each, accompanied
itt instructions for use, and variety oil Philosoph
ical hints drawn from the ancient and modern sci
ences, or the
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 Guide
This new work. and the GOLDOMETER, are
both now .eady for sale.
The GOLDOMETER is so simple an instru-
ment, that child may learn to operate with it in
five minutes 1t is not affected by climate, mos-
ture, or any other known cause, Except the natu-
raj magnet and will retain its power of pointing
out mineral riches in the earth for any number of
years. BY the aid of The Guide any person may
use the instrument at once with perfect success.
Farmers and Land Owners.
Farmers and Land Owners throughout the Uni
ted States, who have reason to suspect the exist
ence 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 lessencd the source of wealth in
their estate.
Adventures to California.
Persons going to California cannot make better
investment than by purchasing one Of these insru,
ments, which will not only be worth fifty times its
value there to sell again, but will be of iestimabe
worth to those who go in search of Gold, 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 TO
cucumber this notice with long list of testimoni-
ais, in proof OF the value of his GOLDOMETER,
and GOLD SEEKERS GUIDE. The brilliant
results OF his labors in California, and the discove
ny, this very week, OF fresh veins of Gold in Vir-
gna, and beds Of Coal in Rhode Island. by its use,
are alone sufficient TO stamp ii the greatest dis
covery fthe age. Nothing but the extreme cheap
ness of the instrument and his desse to see it used
for the benefit of mankind induces him to dispose
Of 1t at the low price for which he offers it. Be-
sides this, his own desire for wealth is nearly salts
fed.
The following Testimonials, in proofof the value
Of the Goldometer, selected from great number e.
qually satisfactory, must suffice for the present.
AsToR HOUSE, NEW YORK, Dec. 81, IS4S
The undersigned, having this day witnessed the
practical operation OF Signor ose De Avear's new
ly invented magnetic instrument the GoLDoME-
TER, feel entirely satisfied that it possesses the ex
raordinary power of detecting Mineral ores hidden
beneath the surface Of the earth and have no doubt
that it will prove Invaluable aid in the discovery
OF the Mileral resources of the United States ard
The world.
j. r. DRAPER, JR., CHEMIST,
J.. S. TlERMANN, MAGNETIC ms MAKER
C. S. DANA, GEoLoG1sT.
Los ANGELES, CALIFORNIA, August 1918.
This may certify that the undersigned is fully
convinced that Signor JosE De ALvEAR was the
first discoverer OF the Gold deposites Of California
and that this discovery was made by the aid of
Magnetic instrument called the GoLDoMETER,
which have seen successfully applied TO the dis
covery OF veins OF Gold ore, in places where no in.
dicaions OF that substance appeared upon the sur
face Of the earth.
4. w. SHERMAN, LIEUT.. Sd ARTIL. U. S. A.
NO AGENTS.
In consequence of the difficulty of finding faith
iul agents, and Of preventing Frauds where articles
OF tins nature are Sent out for general use, Signor
'Alvear has determined to sell none OF his works
or instruments unless ordered by letters sent direct
ly to him, when the desired publication or instru-
mont, will be forwarded under his signature and
seal, that all doubt as 10 its genuneness may be
removed.
Co. BEWARE OF ALL INVITATIONS off
tins instrument which may hereafter appear as the