miles round, an address to the people of England, Ireland, and Scotland, calling upon them to come forward instantly, and to effect, by force if resisted, a revolution in the government. This paper is supposed to have been printed in England; and we should suppose it of English composition, from its dwelling much upon Magna Charta and the Bill of Rights, in which Scotland has no interest. It is probable, then, that this same address has been eirculated through the manufacturing districts of England; and the accounts of its effects there, are looked for with much anxiety by both loyal and disloyal in this part of the country. One of the injunctions contained in this address was, to abstain from all work after the Ist day of April, and we are extremely sorry to say, that this order has been but too implicitly obeyed. All the weavers in Glasgow and its suburbs have struck work, and our streets are crowded with them walking about idle. The weavers in Paisley and its neighbourhood have also, we understand, ceased to work, and it is not improbable, that we may be favoured with a visit from some of them. The colliers in the country round have likewise struck this morning, and we have unfortunately to increase our list with the cotton-spinners, and some of the machine-makers and founders. Most of the mills began work this morning, but threatening visits were immediately paid to them, and the workers did not return at breakfast time, or have since left their work. The demeanor of the people in the streets is at present perfectly peaceable, and, though they are occasionally gathered into gloomy Provost and Magistrates of the "Whereas we have observed, with much surprise and concern, a highly seditious and treasonable printed paper posted up this morning, not only throughout the city, but in numerous places in the suburbs, denominated "An Address to the Inhabitants of Great Britain and Ireland," which is obviously a direct declaration of immediately-intended hostility to the government and constitution of this country-We hereby, once more, give notice, that all attempts which shall be made to follow up the inflammatory spirit and treasonable objects of that address, will be instantly resisted by the civil powers, aided by the strong military force placed at their disposal; and that all measures, by assemblages of people, in prosecution of such designs, will be regarded as an insurrection against the government, and be instantly put down by the most prompt military execution. "And whereas we have been informed, that is the intention of those who have issued the aforesaid address, to bring in bodies of men from the country, in furtherance of their traitorous purposes, we hereby warn all such persons to abstain from being so led away to their own hazard, and the imminent danger of their lives. And we again warn the loyal and well-disposed inhabitants of this city and suburbs, in the event that any rising, as is threatened, shall take place, to keep themselves and their families within doors, and on no account to mingle with those who shall be actually violating the laws of the country.-Glasgow, April 2, 1820." Half past 12 o'clock. The crowd is increasing in our streets, but all continues peaceable. Two men are lodged in the police-office for sticking up the radical address on Sunday morning, and two others are also confined there for tearing down the proclamation of the magistrates on Sunday evening. From the Glasgow Herald. 7. The Moniteur of Monday contains a decree of the king, appointing the members of the Committee of Censorship instituted at Paris under the late law. The following is the list, viz. Messrs. Andresel, Auger, Baudus, D'Erbigny, Lageard de Cherval, Lourdoneix, Mazure. By another decree, a council for the superintendence of the censorship is formed, consisting of four members of the Court of Cassation, of the president and one member of the Court of Accounts, and of the president and two counsellors of the Royal Court of Paris. ESCAPEOF LIEUTENANT JOHN DAVIS FROM PRISON-Forgery. -Our readers may probably recollect, that, about a month back, a good deal was said respecting the apprehension of a young gentleman, very highly connected upon a charge of forgery to a very great extent, upon the respectable banking-house of Messrs. Drummond, of Charingcross. The person thus alluded to, we are now under the painful necessity of announcing, is Mr. John Henry Davis, son of the late Sir John Davis-an individual of the highest honour and integrity, who was closely connected with many families of distinction in this country. It appears, that this unfortunate young man, to whose melancholy case we are about to allude, formerly held the rank of captain in his majesty's Life Guards, and subsequently, as well as at the time of his arrest, the situation of lieutenant of the Yeomen of the Guards. It is needless to say, that under such circumstances he moved in the highest circles of society. He was very generally known, and partook of all those fashionable amusements in which young men of his age and rank but too frequently indulge. Among these, gambling was with him a favourite passion. He was the constant frequenter of all those houses at the west end of the town, where play may justly be said to be carried to a criminal excess. The consequence was such as might have been anticipated-a fortune of 20,000l., left to him by his father, soon vanished, and he was reduced to comparative distress. He proceeded to the continent, where at Versailles and Paris he plunged again into the vortex of dissipation; he was soon again foremost among the most desperate players. For a time fortune favoured his pursuit, and he began to retrieve the losses which he had sustained at home; unhappily, however, he had not the prudence to stop in time. Elated by success, he dashed forward, and was finally ruined. He lost all he had gained, and returned to England almost pennyless. We now come to that act of his life which reflects indelible disgrace on himself and his connections. Having exhausted the means of renewing his visits to the gaming-table, he had recourse to the dreadful expedient of forging the acceptance of Mr. Henry Drummond to a bill drawn by himself on the firm of Drummond and Co. for 6,000l. It is more than probable, that his intention at the time of committing this act was, to have prevented the presentation of this bill, by himself paying the amount before it became due; but, unhappily, circumstances led to the detection of the forgery be. fore even the fruits of the scheme reached his hands. It appears, that a few weeks back he went to Mr. Newland, his attorney, and told him that he was about to get a bill upon Messrs. Drummond for 6,000l. discounted, and that he was to pay, by way of discount, the sum of 400l. The bill having been drawn at twelve months, Mr. Newland immediately observed, that this was quite an unnecessary sacrifice, for that, if the bill had been accepted by Messrs. Drummond, he had no doubt he could get it discounted at the ordinary rate of 5 per cent. In consequence of this representation, Mr. Davis procured the bill from the hands of the person with whom it had been placed. To this bill, in consequence of its having been dated upon an erasure, there was some objection; but this was obviated by Mr. Davis procuring another bill, for the same amount, and of the same date, to which no such objection existed, and this was accepted for the firm in the name of Henry Drummond, and Mr. Newland lost no time in carrying the bill to a bill-broker of the name of Smith, in the city, who said there could be no difficulty in procuring the cash. The bill was then left with him, when some suspicions arose in his mind as to whether it really was the acceptance of Mr. Drummond or not-nat from any doubt which he had of the hand-writing, but from his belief that Messrs. Drummond would not accept a bill at so long a date. He knew the respectability of their firm, and was also aware that it was seldom or never their practice to accept any bills drawn in town. With feelings thus excited, he went to the house of Smith, Payne, and Smith, and, showing the bill to one of their principal clerks, asked whether the acceptance was that of Mr. Henry Drummond. He was immediately answered in the affirmative such was the accuracy with which the imitation was executed. He was still not satisfied, and requested to see one of the principals. At last, through the medium of another banking-house, his wish was gratified, and the bill was actually taken down to Messrs. Drummond for inspection. The moment it was presented there, it was pronounced a forgery.-Mr. Clarke, of the firm of Finmore and Clarke, solicitors to Messrs. Drummond, was then sent for, and immediately proceeded to the city, where, on obtaining the assistance of the city marshal, he went to the office of Mr. Smith, the bill-broker, and inquired of him from whom he had got the bill? Mr. Smith at once referred to Mr. Newland, who was actually waiting in the office for the money; and Mr. Newland, on being interrogated, referred to Mr. Davis, who, he said, was then at his chambers in Newinn. Mr. Clarke, together with the city marshal, accompanied Mr. Newland to his chambers, and there found Mr. Davis, who was taken into custody; and, on being searched, two other bills, compter for a further hearing. In the interim his family became acquainted with his situation, and it is scarcely necessary to state how deeply their feelings were shocked. It was now considered desirable to dispose of the situation which he held as lieutenant of the Yeomen of the Guards, and for which his father had given 5,000l. For this purpose application was made to his majesty; but permission was refused, although it was thought, as a matter of indulgence, that the prayer would have been granted. The prisoner was to have undergone his second examination on Thursday; but a hope still existing that means would be found to prevail on his majesty to permit the sale of the commission, it was postponed to yesterday. The second application, however, proved alike unsuccessful with the first; and we understand the office has actually been conferred upon a gentleman of considerable fame in dramatic literature. Whether this intelligence had reached Mr. Davis we know not; but it appears, that he did not think it prudent to await the result of a second examination, which, it was expected, would have led to his final commitment to Newgate for trial. On Friday he effected his escape from the Compter in the following manner :-It seems that ever since his apprehension he has been visited by a lady, who was known as Mrs. Parker (by whom he has a family), as well as by that lady's sister. He was also occasionally called on by his brother, his solicitor, and several friends. His servant-man, too, was in the habit of going to him twice a-day to administer to his wants, and to bring him those necessaries of which he stood in need. Among other things he occasionally carried him a bag of clothes. For the last two or three days, this man, who wore a blue frock livery-coat, striped waistcoat, and gaiters, came to the prison with his jaws wrapped up in a black silk handkerchief, as if he were affected with the tooth-ache. The circumstance was noticed by Frost, the turnkey, who happened to be himself afflicted with rheumatic pains at the time, but nothing particular passed. On Friday morning Mr. Davis was visited by his brother, and by another gentleman, who soon went away; shortly afterwards the servant came as usual with his bag of clothes, and with his jaw still wrapped in the black silk handkerchief. He went up stairs to his master's room, where he remained some time, and at halfpast one was supposed to have come down again, and was permitted without the slightest suspicion to depart by Frost. Thus matters rested for nearly an hour, when the sister of Mr. Davis arrived and was allowed to go to Mr. Davis's room; she looked, however, in vain for him, and asked the wife of one of the turnkeys if she knew where he was? An inquiry followed, and it was discovered that he had escaped, and that his servant still remained in the gaol. In fact, it turned out that the servant had brought in his bag a complete suit of livery similar to his own, in which he dressed his master; and then covering his face with a black silk handkerchief, and placing the bag, filled with other apparel, on his shoulder, together with his own hat on his head, sent him down stairs. The disguise was so effectual that it answered the desired end. Frost was thrown off his guard, and the prisoner got clear off. Mr. Teague, the keeper of the Compter, at this time was attending his duty at the Mansion-house; but, being apprized of what had occurred, he lost no time in sending to every place where he thought it was likely the fugitive might be concealed; but all in vain. He also applied to lord Sidmouth, and, under his lordship's permis sion, directions were sent to the different outports to prevent escape that way. Mr. Teague also circulated the placard already advertised. The servant, upon being interrogated, stated, that his name was Samuel Goding, and that he had long lived with Mr. Davis. He said he was the best of masters, and he admitted that he had been asked whether he would assist in his escape soon after he was apprehended? He willingly agreed, but did not know the time fixed upon till lately. He did not know where his master was gone he took no place in any coach for him, nor did he engage any post-chaise on his account. The man then candidly described the manner in which his master had been disguised; the clothes in which he went were exactly similar to those worn by himself, |
