Weekly national intelligencer. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1841-1869, 1853-05-14
THE ROMANCE OF CRIME.
PROM THE BUFFALO couRrEa.

There are circumstances connected with the late
der Of Beatson in Ohio whose supposed murderer Parks
recently arrested in this city, that mark it of
the most extraordinary affairs recorded IN the history OF
crime. There is about that evinces long-con
tempated adroitly planned robbery, and calm, unfal
terng determination commit murder merely for gain,
than be found in almost any volume Of Remarkable
Criminal Trials that has been published
Less than year ago Beatson the murdered man. Parks,
his supposed murderer, and person named Gee came
over together in the ship from Europe. Beatson
and Parks had comparative little money, while Gee
known have had several hundred dollars. With THE
he came 10 Erie county and deposited portion it.
hundred dollars in the Buffalo Savings Bank The place
ofits deposite became in known Beatson
who resolved possible TO obtain possession of it but
how accomplish that object was matter not so easily
determined. plan, however was devised, and its
cution entered upon. Ascertaning that there
in the city young Englishman, who also
in the ship with Gee Beatson found him out and in
troduced himself Gees brother and succeeded ad
miraby in convincing his acquaintance that such
the fact that he went with Beatson TO the bank and
introduced him such Mr.. Howard, the secretary.
Beason then produced letter, previously prepared Of
course by himself purportng to be written to him by
VIM. Geo. stating that he wv. G. had just purchased
farm Buffalo, had paid three hundred dollars H.
and needed six hundred dollars more in gold that
unable to come in person 70 Buffalo and draw it from the
bank in consequence Of having been injured by kick
from horse and had therefore deputed his brother to
get il for him. Under this state Of uings-beng pro-
pery introduced VIM Gee being unable draw check
the story seeming altogether probable and circumstances
not suggesting any suspicion the secretary concluded to
pay the six hundred dollars and drew check for that
amount Oliver Lee s. Co.'s Bank Before delivering
the check however the secretary wrote receipt for the
money, which the supposed brother requested to
sign. This Beatson declined doing, alleging
that he could write. lie did, however make his mark
which witnessed by the person who introduced him.
Putting the check in his pocket he proceeded to Oliver
Lee Co.'S Bank, presented to Mr.. Mercer the teller
saying he desired have gold Mr.. Mercer replied that
he could not pay gold the check except at the usual
premium, unless Mr.. Howard should request it. The
cool individual said he would take il back and have Mr.
II. do Back he went to the Savings Bank. Mr.. How
ard assented his request and inserted in the check
pay in gold and with this Beatson returned 10 the o.
Lee bank obtained the gold and took his departure The
next that heard Of him that he had been murder
ed and that Parks arrested for the crime.
Another curious incident this singular history is that
there found in Beatsons pocket after his murder,
paper stating that the gold belonged to VIM Gee
more extraordinary than what follows After Parkss
rest this paper into the hands Of the district aor
ney Of Summit county Ohio, where Parks is under
going trial That officer Immediately wrote to VIM Gee,
making inquiries in reference Beatson the truth
Of what stated in the memorandum but just before
the letter received Gee was killed by The accidental
discharge Of gun. When the letter arrived il was open
ed by the landlord Of the tavern where Gee had been
staying who at once fastened 10 the city ascertain the
facts
Strange indeed is the web of human life OF these
three persons, who few short months before were fellow
passengers the voyage this country one robs bank
Of 5000 be in turn murdered by companion and the
third whose money the Of il all is hurried TO
another world by the accidental discharge Of gun The
supposed murderer is trial the offence and
evidence against him said to be very clear
g Murder, though il have tongue, win speak
With miraculous organ"