The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1849-04-07
CALTFORNIk GOLD!!a


SO, GOLD. SILVER. IRON. LEAD. CoP.si
80 ., PER, AL,bsAND, OTHEe1asss1s
MINERAL RICHES. ,,s.s,.
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 ins,rumsnt,
r THE aoLDoMETER, -siN y
|" OR COED SEEKERS GUIDE!
Signor D'Aiyear has just arrived at New York,
from the Gold regions Of California by way OF
Panama, Chasres, 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.
HISTORY or THE DISCOVERY.
Sgnor D'Alvear went out to California nearly
twn years ago, in consequence Of certain ipfnrna-
ton which he had received Of the geological charr-
a,ter Of that country with the frm telie 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
aid he expected to be directed at once to the
"Gold Placers," if any such existed. Nor were
|bis expectations disappointed His scientific c,
culatons proved to be founded in truth sGd pro
found wisdom, and his new instrument, tn" Gold
ometer," fulfilling his highest hopes. In less than
two months after reaching Cslifornla, he struck up
on Of the richest gold mines in that country, upon
an obscure branch of the Sacramento river, in q
gorge Of hills extremely rocky and difficult Of ac-
cess and seldom visited by the native Caitornians
Disgusting his object under the pretence 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 So, 900 worth OF gold in a 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 SignoI DIAL
wears '.gold placer" the richest in all California,
was beset with gready adventures. 1t isnow found
that the real mines or sources of the gold, lie IN
gorges of the mountains, aud not in the beds or
sands of the rivers Previous to leaving Califor-
ria, Signor D'Alvear sold his instrument. the
Goidometer, very imperfect one, for 81, 900 -
The person who purchased it confidently expect
ed to make handsome fortune, by simply finding
.sgod placers" and selling out the right OF digging
to the gold workers. 2 ~ @H" fri
MANUFACTURE OF THE GOLDOMETER,
. AND PUBLICATION OF THE GUIDE.
Signor 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
THpEE moi LARS each Recommended bv fnIls
;ns,rnc,;ons for nse ana VARIETY of PbiosoohicaI
h;n,. drawn from the ANCIENT and modern sci.
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Abr nF FINDING MINES OF GoIDl
Silver, Platinum, Quicksilver, Coal, Iron, Copper,
Lead and other Mineral Riches, the whole being
r;yan in nmhi;c.,;on called the '-Tl
GOLD SEEKERS GUIDE!
both now ready for sale =, -" -'',-"-'-'-' 80
Tha Cni 'D1METER 10 so s;mnle an insrn.
msnt ,h,f child nav Is,rn IN onerate Win Il in
i've minutes. If il moi effecied bv. moisture or
.nv cher kno,yn cause fexceot ne na,u,aI MAG.
mo-; and viii retain s no,yer of nointnp out min.
erai riches in The earth tor anv number of years
Re- ,hs Id nj ,he Guide anu ,erso, NAV n.e ,ba
Instrument ar once with pertect success 4if r
FARMERS AND LAND OWNERS.
Farmers and / and Owners throughout the TJni.
ted States, who have reason to suspect the exis-
tence of any kind of Mineral riches on their lands
should avail themselves of thi, opportunity 90 test
that fact. by the surest of all known tests, before
The abmodance of discoveries in all parts Of the
country shall have lessened this source of wealth
in their estate. ,,at.glt. ......,elr III
ADVENTURES TO CALIFORNIA.
Per.ons going to CsIIfornia cannot make a bet.
ter inve,ment Than by purchasing one OF these in.
stru,nent, which will moi only be wortl, filty times
il value there. TO sell again. but will be of inesti
mabe worth 10 those Who 90 IN search OF Cold. 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 testimo.
mails, in proof OF the value OF his sGOLDOMETER
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-
ginis, and beds OF Coal in Rhode Island, by its use
are alone sufficient TO stamp it as the greatest dis