The Sumter watchman. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1855-1881, 1871-08-16

other approaches to that haven where
outlaws ind obliviou--thc far West
and gradually closed in around him.
The Atlantic coast, except in the
neighborhood ofthe Gulf, was likewise
narrowly watched, and his case seemed
hopeless.
At last, about seven months ago,
almost exhausted and in the depths of
abject despair, Forester reached Gal
weston in disguise, the detectives right
on his heels. No time was to be lost.
Delay would be fatal. A bold dash
alone could save him, and this he made.
Leaving his hiding place he shipped on
board vessel short of hands and bound
to Great Britain. She sailed from the
harbor just in time to elude the officers
of Mr.. Piukerton, and the hunted man
made good his escape. For some time
after the trail was lost in the waters OF
the deep, until, by one Of those secret
agencies only known to the professional
thief-taker, it was clearly ascertained
that the absconded Forester was in
Scotland. Here he had been born, and
his parents still resided on the old farm,
long deserted by the criminal. To its
vicinity he was believed to have gone,
with what feelings or hope can hardly
be imagined. Pinkerton followed, dc
termined to bring him back. His
departure was announced about six
months ago, when it was said that MIR.
Allan Piakertoa, chief Of the detective
bureau bearing his name, had gene to
seek health among the heather upon
his native hills in Scotland. The health
he sought was that Of justice, which
would have been greatly benefited BY
the capture of the notorious Forester.
But he has returned, after his long
search, unsuccessful. He arrived here
about three weeks ago, aud is ct present
in Chicago.
Being in posses sion Of the foregoing
facts, the Times yesterday despatched q
reporter to the New York branch Of
this Bureau, and he had an interview
with H. w. Davies, the Superintendent.
That gentleman very courteously con-
verscd on the topic, and corroborated
the statement. He also said, after
mentioning the return from Europe Of
Mr.. Piukerton, whom, by tie way, he
had not sean since, that Forester is yet
in Scotland, hiding from the agents
who are on the alert to seize him. This
Bureau, continued he, is in direct COM
munication with the police and authori-
ties on the other side Of the ocean, and
although the fugitive may, for time,
elude their vigilance, 10 the end he
must be caught. Mr.. Piukerton, he
said, laid his plans carefully for the
capture; but they have thus far been
without great result The man, how
ever, is shut up within the area Of Brit
ain-a much smaller field to operate in
than the North American Continent is.
The understanding between Pinkerton's
people and the New York police is that
if the former catch Forester the latter
will have him tried upon the Nathan
murder charge. If he be acquitted of
this crime, the police will turn him over
to Pinkerton, who will send him back
to serve out his thirteen years in the
prison.
"This," said Mr.. Davies, "is what
Forester hates to do, and to avoid
which he would take any chances. If
he were to be in this room with us now,
1 know the mans character so we'll, that
l believe he would attempt to get out,
even though lcvellcd a revolver at his
head. lie would prefer death to i'm
prisonmept. When he is run down,
take my word for it, he will fight
hard"
Being asked whether Forrester's mis-.
tress in New Orleans did not know
something of his whereabouts, the
Superintendent replied that she did not.
She was only apprised Of his well being
from time to time by third party.
"Howevcr, as 1 before Observed, there
is not the slightest doubt in my mind
but that Billy will fall into our hands,
if he but live little longer. All our
arrangements have been perfected BY
our chief in Scotland, whero 'our man
now is"