The Shasta courier., 1855-06-16
Sixth day Of July, proximo,


at which time have every confidence. II those
friendly to the enterprise will give me their aid.
the greater portion of the tickets can be sold.
conc awe il my duty 10 give plain statement ui
facts in relation to The Rattle and the causes oil
the ,postponement.
My.object In offering my property in this way
waste close out my business, and have placed
1t at or near its cash value. and some of it be-
low its actual cost. intend that everything in
connection with it shall be conducted v it'll fair
ness, and that every person drawing a prize
shall have it represented in the catalogue, or,
if any Of the property is disposed of, or not to
be found the person drawing it will be paid the
cash in its stead.
The manner of drawing will be by wheel. A
duplicate number of every ticket will be placed
in wheel, and the first eighty-nne numbers
drawn from the wheel will be entitled to the
prizes, which will be ready for delivery and
clear title given Immediately after the drawing
have had many obstacles to contend with
The failures and swindling that have been prac-
tised in so many operations Of the kind below
have operated greatly to my prejudice, and many
others not necessary to mention. But the great
est obstacle OF all, and the main reason of my
having to postpone my rattle, was caused by our
able efficient, and in this instance, very Off
cious District Attorney, Mr.. Ward, who, in his
great zeal in guarding the interests of the State
and protecting the morals of the people, has
busted himself In circulating a report that the
property would all be forfeited TO the State and
that he would take possession of it as soon as
drawn But, as | suppose meanness is one of
the principal components ot his nature it would
be difficult, it not impossible, for him to exist
without exhibiting it. whenever opportunity
is offered. Now, for the satisfaction of every
person, | will state, and prove, that there is
no law in existence that can contiscate my prop
erty to the State. but, on the contrary, all laws
passed prior TO the tenth day of April, 1855, are
repealed. And, in addition to the act passed
tenth April, 1855, there was supplementary act
passed, allowing all persons who have COM
menced enterprises of the kind time to COM
plete them. This act, with the exception of its
title and enacting clause, is hereunto annexed,
30 that no person need have any fears as TO the
legality of the enterprise. Here is the law
Sec. l. The act entitled IAN Act to prohibit
Lotteries, Raf1es, Gift Enterprises, and other
schemes of like character, passed April tenth,
eighteen hundred and fifty five shall not. be con-
strued To prohibit render unl lawful lescheme
or plan now proposed and maturing tor the dis
tribution of the property known . Hook
Farm" by subdivisions. known as the Relief
Fund of General John A. Suffer-" nor any Lot
terry. Rattle, Gift Enterprise. or other scheme
aforesaid, within The purview of said last men,
toned act, which was commenced and IN part
advanced before the passage thereof
Approved April 81, 1850.
In conclusion, i hope those friendly TO the en-
.terprise, and wishing tickets will send in their
orders, which will be promptly filled.
Tickets will again be distributed through the
country, for sale up to the day OF drawing
JAMES DAIGH.
Shasta, June .1st. 1855. je2td