The Shasta courier., 1855-06-30
Sixth day of July, proximo,

at which time have every confidence, if those
friendly to the enterprise will give me their aid
the greater portion Of the tickets can be sold. |
conc Give it my duty to give plain statement Of
facts in relation to the Rattle, and the causes Of
the postponement. H W -s
My object in offering my property in this way
was to close out my business, and have placed
it at or near its cash value. and come Of it be-
low its actual cost. intend that everything in
connection with it shall be conducted ith fair
ness, and that every person drawing a prize
shall have il as 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 win be by wheel. A
duplicate number Of every ticket will be placed
in wheel, and the first eighty-nine numbers
drawn from the wheel will be entitled to the
prizes. which will be ready for delivery, and a
clear title given Immediately after the drawing.
| have had many obstacles to contend WITH
The failures and swindlng that have been prac-
tised in 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 10 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 Stale,
aud protecting the morals Of the people, has
busted himself in circulating report that the
property would all be forfeited TO the State, and
that he would take possession OF 1t as soon as
drawn. But, as | suppose meanness is one OF
the principal componcnis of his nature, it would
be difficult, if not impossible, for him to exist
without exhibiting it. whenever an opportunity
| is offered. Now. for the satisfaction of every
person, will state and can prove, that there is
no law in existence that can confscate 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| repealed.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
pete them. This act, with the exception of its
| title and enacting clause, is hereunto annexed,
| legality of The enterprise. Here is the law:-
| Scc /. The act entitled '.An Act to prohibit
| Lotteries, Rafflcs, Gift Enterprises, and other
schemes of like character" passed April tenth,
eighteen hundred and filiy-five shall not be con-
strued 10 prohibit or render unlawful the scheme
or plan now proposed and maturing tor the dis
| tribution of the property known :. Hook
| Farm" by subdivisions. known as the 90 Relief
| Fund of General John A. Suitcr" 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, 1855.
In conclusion. ] hope those friendly to the en-
| terprise, aud 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