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Massachusetts Spy And Worcester Advertiser
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
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In Aruba, a Dutch colony near Terra Firma, residents are digging for gold, with large pure pieces found including one weighing 32 lb. 8 oz. Over 150,000 value in gold extracted in weeks. Dutch government issues proclamations to regulate and secure the resource exclusively. Dated July 16 and 22, 1824.
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Gold.––Every person in this Island is busily employed in digging for gold, so that they cannot be had for any other employment. No doubt you will be surprised when I inform you one piece of pure gold has been found, weighing 32 lb. 8 oz. and many pieces weighing from 14 to 16 lb. I have seen several pieces of the latter weight myself.
The schooner that left yesterday has upwards of 100 lb. on board.
THOS. D. JONES.
Extract of a letter from an American gentleman at Curacoa, July 22.
The above extract is entirely confirmed; for since I have been in this Island, scarce 3 weeks, upwards of 150,000 in value of pure virgin gold, 24 carats, have come up from Aruba.
The government of this place have noticed it, and proclamations are in circulation to prevent speculation, and other regulations, respecting this most valuable acquisition. The piece of 32 lb. weight is here, and appears perfectly pure and as ductile as lead.
The Dutch Government will have the exclusive benefit, and have taken measures to secure it.
Philad. Gazette.
At Aruba, the place mentioned in the above, as being a second Potosi for golden treasure, is an Island near Terra Firma, which is now and for a long time has been, subject to the Dutch. It is situated in 12 deg. 30 min. north latitude.
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Aruba
Event Date
16th Of July, 1824
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over 150,000 in value of pure virgin gold extracted; dutch government to have exclusive benefit and has taken measures to secure it.
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Every person in Aruba is digging for gold; one piece of pure gold weighing 32 lb. 8 oz. found, many from 14 to 16 lb.; schooner left with over 100 lb.; confirmed by American gentleman at Curacoa; upwards of 150,000 value in 24 carat gold in three weeks; government proclamations to prevent speculation and regulate; piece of 32 lb. here, pure and ductile.