The New York herald., 1872-09-10
Appearance and Conduct of 'FOrres.
ter" on His Way to the Cell.
OPINIONS OF THE POpULACE.
Short Sketch Of His Early
'' -A,I ,.a o History. sn
BRILLIANT ESCAPES.
One of the Most Notorious Men in
America Caught at Last.

One of the Most Notorious Men in
America Caught at Last.
william Campbell, alias Billy Forester, was
brought to this city last night by Detective Farley,
OF the Central once; Police Chief Clarval, Of the
Washington detective force, and Onlcer McEllesh.
1t was feared, not only by the oficers who had
charge Of the prisoner, but those who were de-
tailed to receive him his arrival in this city, that
an attempt would be made by the roughs Of New
York, among whom Forester is an especial favor
ite, to him from the police To avoid this every
possible precautiOn was taken by Superintendent
Keso and Captain Irving, and when the train
bearing Forester arrived from Washington in Jer-
sey City last night the authorities took possession
Of him and spirited him away SO quietly that even
the initiated continued looking for his arrival long
after he was locked up at Police Head
quarters. About one O'Clock yesterday after
noon Captain Irving received despatch
nom Detective Farley to the effect that
Forester would start from washington at
one O'Clock, and requesting the Captain to be in
readiness to convey him safely to Police Head
quarters as soon as he should arrive. The police
Of the Fourteenth precinct were ordered to be on
reserve in case Of need and every precauton was
taken to ->g ,~'
'ss. GUARD AGAINST AN EMERGENCY.
The train from Washington got into Jersey City
shortly after ten O'Clock, but long before 1t had
neared the depot Captain Irving, who had travelled
out some distance on the road Oh
train going south, boarded the incoming
Washington conveyance. This was done at the
imminent risk Of his lite, as he had to Jump OF
train while 1t was in motion, and get on another
under full headway. When he stepped ON the train
conveying Forester he Immediately walked to the
compartment In which the prisoner was shut up
with the detectives. The Captain was admitted,
and the door was instantly closed to all outsiders.
A close carriage was In waiting at the depot, and
when the passengers had all gone away For
rester was transferred to the carriage and
driven rapidly to Headquarters. So quietly
and quickly was tho work done
that but few persons had any idea Of the important
work being carried out by the police At Head
quarters large gathering Of people hadtassemDled,
but Forester was hurriedy put into cell and the
sightseers were completely disappointed. The
prisoner looked like man about twentyeight or
thirty years Of age, with long, thin and rather
pleasing face and coarse, heavy brown hair. He
has lost Q front tooth and has large lump under
the left eye, which gives that side Of his face q
rather sinister appearance. He wears thick
brown mustache and upon his chin is the growth
Of perhaps two or three weeks beard. The eyes,
however, are the great mirrors Of the mans char
acter. They are
DARK, PIERCING, BRILLIANT RESTLESS
eyes that send forth volumes one looks at them.
At times they look as soft, tender and CON-
passionate as Q woman's and again, when the man
Is excited or hears unpleasant intelligence, there is
snappish, dangerous fire dartng from them that
would act upon cautious observer as beacon OF
approaching evil. They are well set In the head,
Overhung with heavy brows and lashes and when
they encounter an opposing gaze they look If they
were searching the very soul of all things coming be-
meath their range The mans hands are perhaps
the only portions of his person that at all COM
pare or are In unison with the eyes. They are thin,
white and almost delicate, but nervous and uneasy
like the eyes. They are unusually small for man
of his stature, and seemed to have had bestowed
upon them as much attention as the vicissitudes
OF the mans life would permit. When taken from
the train last night he looked perfectly composed
and did not to feel in the least the terrible
position he was placed in. He was dressed in dark
clothes, much the worse for wear, over which was
thrown linen duster to hide the manacles on his
hands and legs. AS the carriage that contained
him and the detectives drove in upon the ferry
boat stalwart stevedore upon the vessel sad:-
"ls that the carriage they've got Forester in ?"
~ think So" said a companion who was standing
near
"Yes, and would not like to be in his place."
''In his place." continued the first speaker; 81
wouldn't be there for all the money in New York."
"From what hear" said the companion, "he
is bad man,
ayes; and the police have been after him for
long time but they've got him now, and Wen soon
know VIII at all their talk amounts to-"
"Some pc ople say" returned the first speaker,
che don't mind this business Bit"
"That's because he processes to be innocent"
maybe the poor fellow Is innocent OF it,"
~ hope he is; and he couldn't be brought to a
city In the world where they'll sooner find out
v neither he is gulty or innocent than New York."
At this point lady approached and asked the
speaker II Forester was IN the carrage-pointing
Eyes ma'am, believe he is," politely replied the
StevcdOre.
.Is ne handsome 9'
"N0, man; don't think he ID; but they do say
that hts wife is beautiful
81 didn't ask you about his wife," said the lady,
81 know you didn't, nam; but / volunteered the
Information. because thought 1t might be interest
aIt Is a dreadful thing to take him up II the poor
fellow didn't commit the horrible crime"
,n0 ns,n man, M 80 II Is But you see, they are TAX
why, what wise man you arei May ask
u you nave been Just dropped from the comet ?"
restless and the lady rushed away screaming -
%h,e rMes go,ng a,gsi 70 escape soap take careln
1hs Lakeu CONSIDERABLE cOmmOtiOn and
fOr few moments scene Of great Confusion
continued on the boat. Some heavy looking gen
temen who were in the vicinity OF the carriage
seemed for o moment or two disposed to take ad
vantage OF this disturbance and make a dash for
the conveyance with q view to releasing the pris.
soner, but q glance at the guard within no doubt
deferred them from attempting anything OF this
kind they walked sulkily away. A gentleman
OH the front part OF the boat got up a little
advertisement In the. shape Of row over
atrunk, and this drew the attention OF the crowd
away frcui the carriage. Upon gaining the New
York side the prisoner was driven rapidly toward