The scheme certainly had as fair an appearance as any "Gift Enterprise," and the "local habitation" and "name," which were appended, gave more probability to the idea that the firm in question was not a myth but a reality. Thus it is evident that no one could have detected the fraud without entering into a course of investigation which would have involved more time, trouble, and expense, than most people would be willing to devote to the affair under the circumstances. The following is a copy of "Dashall & Co's." list of prizes: 150,000 Presents to be given to the purchasers of the large and elegant engraving of the "Inauguration of George Washington, President of the United States," from the celebrated painting of David Paul Laurens. Price of engraving One Dollar, which includes a gift-ticket, entitling the holder to a chance in the following list of magnificent gifts. The value of the presents, as appraised by a committee chosen for the purpose, is $146,000, as follows:-- A splendid Farm on the Hudson River, completely stocked, houses, &c. $20,000 Stone Front Dwelling and Lot on Fifth Avenue, N. Y. 13,000 A magnificent _gold_ Tea Service, property of the late G. Van Denton 4,000 Silver Wine Service 1,000 The Race Horse "White Raven" 8,000 Coach, Harness, and Horses, _a magnificent establishment_ 3,500 30 Shares Central Rail Road Stock 3,000 200 Fine Watches, $100 each 20,000 10,000 Gold Seals and Charms 10,000 10,000 Gold Pens and Silver Holders 5,000 100 Boxes Best Cigars 500 100 Gold Guard Chains 1,500 A splendid Buggy 190 " Phaeton 1,000 A Horse, Harness, and Buggy, splendid affair 500 An elegant Dog, St. Bernard 100 Splendid Fast-sailing Yacht, "Spirit of the Wave" 4,000 The fast and trim pleasure Yacht, "Evening Bird" 1,000 A loan for 25 years 8,000 " " 5,000 " " 1,000 (all without interest.) 1 Rosewood Piano 800 3 Mahogany Pianos 1,500 A Farm in Ohio 4,000 A Farm in Kentucky 3,000