The Shasta courier., 1855-06-09
Sixth day of July, proximo,

-, ,,h;ol ,;roa 7 have every confidence, ii those
friendly 10 the enterprise WIZ give me iher aiu.
;be greater portion OF the tickets can be sold
conc Give il my duty TO give plain statement oi
facts in relation to the haale, ana the causes Oh
the postponement
My object in offering my property IN this way
was TO close out my business, and have placed
IL at or near its cash value, and some OF il 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 it 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 will be by wheel. A
duplicate number of every ticket will be placed
in a wheel, and the first eighty-nIne numbers
drawn from the wheel will be entitled 10 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 swindling that have been prac-
used In so many operations OF the kind below,
have operated greatly TO my prejudice, and many
Others not necessary 10 meution- But the great
eat 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 report that the
property would all be forfeited to the State, and
that he would take possession of ii soon as
drawn. But, as | suppose meanness is one of
the principal components ot his nature, 1t would
be difficult, if not impossible, for him to exist
without exhibiting il. whenever 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repealed And in addition to the act passed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
snenced enterprises of the kind, time 10 COM
pee them. This act, with the exception of its
title and enactng clause, is hereunto annexed
that person need have any fears to the
legality of the enterprise. Here is the law
Sec. |. The act entitled "An Act to prohibit
Lotteries, Raffles, Gift Enterprises, and other
schemes OF like character passed April tenth,
eighteen hundred and filty-fvc, shall not he con
strned prohibit render unlawful the scheme
or plan now proposed and maturing Tor the dis
irritation OF the property known = Hook
Fnru," by Subdivisions. known the =" Relief
Fund of General Johu A. Sutter' nor any Lot
terry. Rattle, Gift Enterprise. or other scheme
aforesaid, within The pursiew of said last men,
toned act, which commenced and in part
advanced before the passage thereof.
Approved April 81, 1885.
In conclusion. | hope those friendly TO the en-
ierprise, and wishing tickets will send in their
orders. which will be promptly filled.
Tickets will again be distributed through the
country for sale up 10 the day of drawing.
JAMES DAIGH.
Shasta, June lst 1855. ie2td