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

made by DON JOSE DALVEAR, eminent |
Spanish Geologst, Chemist and Natural Philoso-
pher by means OF newly invented Magnetic in
strunent called
zglsI3 COL ID o N 2 3G2
OR GOLD SEEKERS GUIDE!
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 |
him 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 to California nearly /
two years ago, in consequence of certain iniorma-
ton which he had received of the geological char
acter OF that country with the firm belet that vast
nines 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 had invented, called the "Goldomete- by whose
aid he expected to be directed at once to the "(od
Placers," if any such existed. Nor were his ex-
pectatons disappointed. His scientific calculations
proved TO be founded in truth and profound Wis
dom, and his instrument, the SGoldometer,'
fulfilled his highest hopes. Ia less than two months
after reaching California, he struck upon one of
the richest gold mines ia 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-
Disgusting his object under the preteuce 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
he concealed IN deep ravine, without exciting
any suspicion whatever, until after the discovery
Of gold al Capt Suffers Mill, when the mountains
Were ransacked by gold seekers, and Signor I, Al
wears gold placer the richest IN all California
was beset with gready adyenturers Il 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 tae rivers. Previous to leaving Cali
fornia Signor DAlyear sold his instrument. the
Goldometer, very imperfect one, for $1,000 The
person who purchased it confidently expected to
make handsome foftune, by simply finding "gold
pacers and selling out the right OF digging to the
gold workers.
Manufacture Of The Gold0n,eter, and Publication
Of the Guide
SIgnOr ID Alyear, in compliance with the request
o. numerous scientific gentlemen, has commenced
the manufacture of his new Magnetic Instrument |
the GoldometeT, which he now offers for sale, ia
tie United States, at the remarkably low price OF
THREE noLLAHS each, accompanied by fall instruc- |
tons for use and a variety Of Philosophical hints
drawn from the ancient and modern sciences, on
tas art Of fading mines of Gold, Silver, Platinum
Quicksilver, Coal, Iroa Copper, Lead, and other
Mineral Riches, the whole being given Ia publ
cation called the
GOLD SEEKERS GUIDE!
This new work, and the GoIdomete-, are both
now ready for sale.
The Goidometer is so simple an instrument.
that child may learn 10 operate with it in FIVE
minutes. 1t Is not affected by climate moisture /
any other known cause, (except the natural
magnet) and VIII 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 witch perfect success.
FARMERS AND LAND OWNERS.
Farmers and Land Owners throughout the L.
States, who have reason 10 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 essened this source OF wealth !
IN their estate.
ADVENTURES TO CALIFORNIA. I:
Persons going to California cannot make a bet
ter investment than by purchasing one Of these I.
instruments, which viii not only be worth fiftv :
times lis value there, to sell again but will be of z
lnestImable worth to those who go in search OF f
Gold, as has been proved by the most abundant L
experiment both il California and the T. States. +
TESzE.uo.1Tzzs. +
Signor DAlyear does not deem it necessary to
cucumber this notice with a long list of testimo +
mails, IN proof OF the value of his Godometer and
Gold Seeker Guide. The brilliant results of his (
labors IN California and the discovery. this verv.E
week, OF fresh veins of Gold in Virginia and beds
OF Coal in Rhode Island. by its use are alone sufi
Gent to stamp 1t as the greatest discovery Of tbe
age Nothing but the extreme cheapness of the5
instrument and his desire to see il used for the+
benefit OF mankind induces him TO dispose of it at
the low price for which he offers it. Besides this
has own desire for wealth Is nearly satisfied
The following Testimonials, in proof of the val
lue OF the GoidometeT, selected from great NUNS
Der equally satisfactory, mu suffice Tor the press
ent II
Astor House, New York, Dec 81. 1S4S. 4
Inc undersigned having this day witnessed tbea
practical operation of Signor Jose De AIyeara-
newly invented magnetic instrument the Col6on,s.
eter, ieel entirely satisfied that it possesses the
extraordinary power OF detecting Mineral ores.
hidden beneath the surface of the earth and bayS;
no doubt It viii prove an invaluable aid IN rhg,i
discovery OF the Mineral resources of the United
States and the world |
J. L. DRAPER jr. Chemist
!. ; IIERMANv, Magnetic ms Makes.
q. ). DANA, Geologist
Los Angeles Cal Aug 1S4S i
ms may certify that the undersigned j fi,Ils. /
convinced that SignoT Jose De AIyear was the frs
dlscoverer OF the Gold deposites of California ana
that ms discovery was made by the aid of nlae-4
neac instrument called the Goldometer. which {
have seen successfully applied to the discovery M
veins Of Gold ore, in places where no in5ics+!os
OF that substance appeared upon the surface of t,
earth. r II S,,-a. = =
Lieut. Sd Artillery, T. S Arms.
RIO Agents.
IN consequence OF the difficulty OF finding faits-
iul agents, and OF preventing frauds where articles
OF ms nature are sent out Tor general sale Sinpsr
- fANeaf mas determined to sell none of his 1vors
OF Instruments unless ordered BY letters sent 81
s,ro ~ nm Tnen the desired publication, IN