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WHOM HE DETECTED IN THE ACT OF DRAGGING TO THE RIVER THE BODY OF A MAN WHOM SHE HAD Ml'ROEREO IN ONE OF THE DENS ON WALNl'T STREET, IN THAT city; and TIIET, AFTER PASSING THROi:fiH THE MOST DABE AND UNPARALLELED CAREER OF CRIME, WERE FINALLY BOTH EXECUTED IN QUEBEC, JUNE 7, 1850. FOR tRK MURDER OF LORD AMEL AND FAMILY. By J. ELLIOEN, Queen's Attorney. 4 m^m » t ST. LOUIS, MO.: rUBLISIIED BY K E. BARCLAY & H. M. RULISON. 1851. •■*<4»s :.-% t* # •* ^^iS*ggi* ,-i^-.'lik^^ i*^: ..». I THE TERRIBLE DEEDS or s M P m II 8*- >| il ID w 2 3 c < " t. 51 2* is H >■ J" M > &s -I X K o >: a ^y It a ',3 i GEORGE L. SHAFTESBURY, WHO KILLED HIS OWN MOTHER AND SISTEH, v FLBD FROM JUSTICE BY LEAPING FROM THE PALISADES, SWIMMING THE HUDSON RIVER, AND^AKING REFUGE IN NEW YORK CITY, WHERE HE WAS JOINEP BY THK FEMALE MURDERER! WHOM HE DETEnTEn IN THE ACT OF DRAGOINO TO THK RIVER THR ROnT OF A MAR WHOM SHE HAD Mt'KUEIIF.D IN ONE OF THE PENS ON WALNUT STREET, IN THAT CITV ; jAND THEV, AFTER PA8SINO TIIROUaH THE MOST La- DARK AND UNPARALLELED CAREER OF CRIME, WERE FINALLY BOTH EXECUTED IN QUEBEC, JUNE 7, 1850. FOR TUB MURDER OF LORD AMEL AND FAMILY. By J. ELLIOEN, Queen's Attorney. ST. LOUIS, MO.: PUBLISHED BY E. E. BARCLAY & H. M. RULISON. 1861. Entered according to the Act of Congress, in the year 1851, BY E. K. BARCLAY, In the Clerk's Office of the District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. * CAREER OF CRIME ov GEORGE LAMPANAS SHAFTESBURY, AND BIS FEMALE AOOOMFUCB MARIE LAVINE. George Lampanas SnAFTEsnuRY, one of the subjects of the fol- lowing narrative, was born of English parents, and on the day on which those parents embarked from their native land, which was on the fourth of July, might be seen standing out from the port of Li- verpool a vessel whose ensign — the star-spangled banner — floating gracefully from the main top, denoted her as belonging to the United States of America. The beating of the drum, and the soul- stirring fife, as the sound fell upon the wave, told the tale, that even there, on that distant sea, near the coast of the ancient enemy, the anniversary of American Independence was not forgo'tten. The crowd on shore, also, gazing after the departing vessel, seemed to say, that there were those on board who were dear to the hearts of those remaining on the land, — and as they listened to the music, wafted by the gentle breeze from the deck of the vessel, it seemed as though they were riveted to the spot. The splendid equipage, also, and the servants in livery, indicated that those who had bid adieu to their friends, and were now on their way to the trans- atlantic world, belonged to the upper ton. The indiWduals on whose account this crowd was gathered, and who were being wafted from their native homes, were no lees per- sonages than Lord and Lady Shaftsbury. ■' f 10 CAUKEIl OF CHIME OP For n long time tho crowd continued to gaze after tlic vessel ag she stood gnicofully out towards tho Island of Anglcsea. The shades of night, however, fell upon tho wave, and tho stately ship was lost to tho sense of vision. The sound of tho brass drum, as it fell upon the car iit intervals, was all that was now left to give evi- dence that all was well. At length even that ceased to be heard, and then tho separation of friends was complete. Lord and Ijaily Shaftesbury had from their infancy up to the pre- sent time resided in England, except as business or pleasure led them by times to travel on the continent. They had lived under the patronage of royalty, but, weighed down with sorrow at the oppression of the people, they had concluded to resign tho title which tlieir country gave them, and to adopt tho Republic of the West as their future! home. Gkoiwk Lami'ANAs was born of tho parents above-mentioned. There are circumstances attending the career of this man, ■which, according to bis own account, partake somewhat of tho nature of the marvellous. We feel bound, however, as a true recorder of events, to state the occurrences precisely as they were given to us by bim, without exaggeration, and then leave them to the reflec- tions of the reader. The ship in which they embarked from Liverpool was tho Ade- laide, of New York, bound to the latter port with a cargo of mer- chandise. Mr. Shaftesbury, after his arrival at New York, as a matter of course dropped bis title, and enrolled himself among the citizen^ of tJie country. Ilis first object after the arrival was to select some location as a permanent place of residence. lie finally chose a spot on the west bank of the Hudson, a few miles above the city of New York. To this spot, after suitable preparation, he retired with his wife and son. ITie inciilcnts occurring between the time of the location on the Hudson, and tlie school-boy days of George Lampanas, not being of any great moment when connected with his subsequent notorious career, for the sake of brevity, we shall pass without notice. When Cu'orge had arrived at the age of six years, Mr. Shaftes- bury employed a teaclior to superintend tho education of his son, and for tho accommodation of his neighbours he recciv^l their chil- dren into his house as day scholars — to bo educated in con- nexion with his own. It was now that the evil disposition of George < GEORGE L. SnAFTESBURY A!TD MARIE LWIWB. 11 Lampanas Shaftesbury boj:;an to manifest itself. Ilavin^^ hitlierto l)oen indulged in all his foibles, merely because there had been no necessity for putting him under restraint, ho could not brook the regulations of the school, and he showed an absolute disposition to rebel against all discipline, as though it were a matter of tyranny. He not only rebelled against the discipline of the school, but in all his intercourse with his playmates ho demanded absolute obe- dience. The self-will of George Lampanas at length manifested itself so strongly that the people of the vicinity were compelled to withdraw their children from the school Mr. Shaftesbury, with pain and anxiety saw the evil propensity of his son, and endeavoured, by every means in his power, to soften his disposition. Ilia teacher was dismissed and another procured, under the impression that a change might prove beneficial. The neighbours were again solicited to send their children, in order that George might have companionship. The school was again established, but matters did not assume a more pleasing aspect. George sought every opportunity to play off his tricks upon his fellows, and even the teacher did not escape him. On one occasion, when the more advanced of the pupils, in com- pany with the teacher, were making a geological survey of the pa- lisade bank of the Hudson, for the purpose of facilitating their ope- rations, they made use of a rope fastened to a staff above, that they might be enabled to maintain a foot-hold below the brink of the precipice: George watched his opportunity, and when several of them were engaged in this way, he slipped the rope from the staff, and precipitated them into the river below. The result was, that one got a fractured arm, and another a fractured leg, besides being exposed to the danger of drowning. Years passed on without any apparent improvement in tlio dispo« sition and habits of George Lampanas. His father, finding that his son was not fitted for any of the finer occupations of life, con- cluded to give him a chance in the military profession. lie there- fore sought and obtained a situation for him at West Point. For a time young George seemed pleased with this situation, and his father had strong hopes that he would yet become a useful member of society. But, alas ! he was doomed to a bitter disap- pointment. With the love of military life came an increased thirst 12 CAREER Oi CRIME OF for pleasure, — and a desire to be considered the most generous of his associates induced him to make heavy drafts upon his pa- rent. When these drafts were not immediately complied with, he was accustomed to indulge in the most abusive language, and threats were not at all uncommon. The society, also, of the young man was not the most unexcep* tionable. He had become accustomed to the gaming table, and houses of ill fame were his frequent resort. He quaflFed the spark- ling cup, and whiffed the prime Havana. His speech was seldom considered as finished, unless polished by an oath. Although the youth indulged in all sorts of profanation, he was mild in his appearance, approaching to effeminancy. His stature was small, — as yet, also, " Smooth as Hebe's, his unrazored lips. , Mr. Shaftesbury saw with pain" and mortification, the evil courses of his son. He at length considered it to bo his imperative duty to check his career, let the results be what they might. He, there- fore, on the first subsequent interview which he had with his son, informed him that for the future his allowance would be limited to one thousand dollars per annum, and that he should receive his re- mittance monthly. The young man at the time of announcement made no objection to this arrangement, but when he subsequently found that his fa- ther was firn^ in his determination, his anger knew no bounds. After mucli cogitation and reflection, he finally concluded to ex- ercise his military calling on the members of his own family. In order to make things more sure, and to prtvent the possibility of giving alarm, he took the precaution to provide himself with a quantity of chloroform. Being intimately acquainted with all the arrangements about his father's house, he had formed the plan of entering the mansion after the family had retired to rest, and while they were locked in the soundness of sleep, to murder them each successively. The plan being matured, and all the necessary preparations made, he proceeded to put his diabolical scheme into execution. Intent upon the fulfilment of his purpose, ho left West Point on the night of the 25th of September, 1846. As if to favour his de- sign, the sky was overcast with clouds, and a thick fog covered tho face of the country. ..f QEORQE L. SHAFTESBUKY AND MARIE LA VINE. 15 O u oa Ho cautiously entered the house, and having ascertained that all was still, he proceeded first to the chamber of his sister. With a stealthy step he entered the apartment. He listened a moment, and her heavy breathing told him that she slept. He approached her bed, turned aside the curtain, and the flickering light from his dark lantern fell across her face. The swollen appearance of her eyes gave evidence that she had been Aveeping. Her stifled sobs, also, as she slept, indicated that she was not a stranger to sorrow. Involuntarily she pronounced the name of the being who was gazing upon her. Often, although she had not yet attained to the age of womanhood, had she remonstrated with her brother on the evils of his way — and it was no doubt on his account her present slumber was disturbed by unpleasant dreams. Little did she suppose, how- ever, that that brother, on whose account she evinced so much anxiety, was then standing over her, about to separate the mortal from the immortal part. What brother, gazing upon an only sister, and that sister sweet and lovely, lying with her auburn ringlets scattered in neglect, and having wept herself to sleep in prayer for him, would not have ex- hibited some sign of emotion? — and yet the demon smile was all that sat upon the countenance of that fiend in human shape, George Lampanas. Calmly and deliberately he applied the stupefying drug. She inhaled the deadly odour, and the powers of sense and motion were lost. The bowie knife was then drawn from its hiding- place, and the jugular veins and carotid arteries were deliberately separated, or cut asunder, — and the spirit of Susan Shaftesbury was insensibly and unceremoniously dismissed from its earthly tene- ment. The murderer next proceeded to the room occupied by his parents. The door was cautiously opened, and making sure that they also slept, he entered. The drug was first submitted to be inhaled by his mother, and then the bowie knife again brought into requisi- tion, — the "nice young man" complimenting himself upon his gal- lantry in giving the lady the preference, and in waiting upon her first. Having disposed of his "second customer," as he expressed him- self, ho next prepared to operate upon him whom he technically termed the "Old Cock of the Walk." But, unluckily for himself, as he was about to commence operations, a gust from without closed with violence a window shutter of the bed room. The old man was 16 CAREER OF CRIME OF awakened by the sound, and the faint light from the dark lanteru instantly told him that all was not right. Quick as thought he sprang from the bed and seized the bell pull. The young man made a lunge at his father with his bowie, which the old gentleman successfully parried, and the shout of murder instantly followed. The servants had been already alarmed at the ringing of the bell, and hearing the cry and the noise in the old man's sleeping room, they unceremoniously rushed into the apartment. Young Shaftesbury, finding himself likely to be overpowered, made a precipitate retreat. He was closely followed by the servants, and being hard pressed, he made directly for the river. He threw himself down the palisades, and, fortunately for him, he escaped uninjured. Leander swam the Hellespont for love, thought he, and I will try the Hudson for life, — so saying, he plunged into the river. Boats were immediately shoved out, and although the night was dark, his pursuers were enabled to follow him, and they over- took him near the middle of the river. After coming up with him he apparently sank. They searched awhile, and being unable to see him again, they concluded he must have drowned. They there- fore returned to the mansion. But what a sight was there ! Mr. Shaftesbury, immediately on the flight of his son, examined the apartment, and the condition of his wife was discovered. On examination he found that the veins and arteries of the neck were severed, and that life was, or soon would be, extinct. He next re- paired to his daughter's chamber, in order to summon her atten- dance, — but, judge of his horror, when ho discovered that she too had been the subject of the assassin. Petrified with astonishment, he sank down for the moment on the nearest apology for a seat. He remained for some time in silence, with his face covered with his hands. At length a flood of tears came to hi^ relief. He then groaned in agony. He had lost his family at a blow, and that blow had come from the hand of one who should have been the foremost to protect them. When the , -irvants returned, he pointed to his daughter's cham- ber and wept aloud. Busied in attending to the funeral duties of the murdered family, the further pursuit of young Shaftesbury was for the present sus- pended. Meanwhile, he had not sunk, as his pursuers supposed, but had dove beneath the water to elude pursuit. Having gained the opposite shore, he made the best of his way to New York. QBORGB L. SHAFTESBURY AND MARIE LA VINE. 17 ^' (M Being arrived there, ho scarcely knew whither to bend hia steps, as he felt confident that the officers of justice would soon be on his trail. Undecided aa to what he should do, he strolled about town until he found himself at the foot of Walnut Street. It is presumed that his natural propensities led him to that part of the city : Wal- nut Street, commonly called "The Hook," being one of the chief places of resort for women of ill-fame. Here George Lampanas Shaftesbury lounged until the following night. Having spent the former part of the night in carousing with the inmates of one of the brothels, he made his exit about half past twelve o'clock, with the design of secretly leaving the city. As he approached the wharf by one of the narrow streets in that section, he discovered a female occasionally peering forth from one of the dark dens, looking up and down the street, as if anxiously watching the time when all should be quiet. Lampanas determined to watch her movements. He therefore stepped into the shade of an alley, where he could remain perfectly unobserved. After re- maining in this position about an hour, ho perceived the female drag something from the door, and make her way towards the wharf. Lampanas passed through the alley to the next street, and came round so as to meet her at the corner of the lower block. As they met the female let go her charge, and made an attempt at flight. Lampanas was too quick for her, and catching her by the dress, detained her. After he had secured her he gave her assu- rance that he intended no harm, and her struggles ceased. An explanation then followed as to what she intended to do with the body — for it was nothing else than a human body that she was dragging to the wharf. At Lampanas' suggestion she concluded to leave it where it was, and she returned to her house, with Lam- panas in company. Lampanas now made it his business to find out the circumstances leading to the death of the man whom Marie Lavine (for that was the girl's name) had taken from the house. The information he was enabled to gather was, that the man had been in the habit of visiting houses of ill fame, and when he visited Marie on this occasion, it was ascertained that he had considerable money in his possession ; and Marie determined, by some means, to turn said money to her own account. To accomplish her design, she managed to get her victim to par- J: 18 CAREER OF CRIME OF take freely of alcoholic drinks, and when she had got him in a stattf of inebriation, she abstracted the money from his pocket. When ho had slept off the fumes of the liquor, ho began to feel about him for his property, and not finding it, ho accused Marie of having robbed him. Marie denied the charge, and a quarrel ensued. lie seized her by the throat, and swore that if she did not restore the money ho would kill her. Marie was not unprepared for self-defence. When she was as- sailed by the man, she drew a dirk from her bosom, (a weapon which she always carried,) and plunged it deep into the heart of her assailant. The man on receiving the blow reeled to a settee on the rear side of the apartment, from Avhich he never again had the strength to rise. When Marie Lavine saw that he was murdered, she closed the windows of her house, and kept herself locked up during the re- mainder of the day. She did not again make her appearance un- til she was observed by Lampanas, as we have already described. After obtaining the above information, Lampanas did not hesi- tate to relate the circumstances of his own case. The similarity of the two cases naturally drew the two indivi- duals together, and they mutually resolved that henceforth their career should be one. It now only remained to fix upon some rule of action. After a variety of suggestions, it was remembered that a whale-ship was lying at the dock at the North river, at the foot of Fulton Street, the captain of which was advertising for whale-men. Marie was in stature equal to that of Lampanas. It was there- fore resolved tliat Marie should dress herself in a suit of Lampa- nas' clothes, and that then both should seek employment on board the whale ship, which was expected to clear from the wharf on the following morning. Lampanas accordingly disguised himself in such a manner as to conceal his identity, and the next morning found the pair at the captain's office, oh board the whale ship Sally Powers. Their ser- vices were accepted, and ere noon the murderer and the murderess •were passing down New York bay to the wide expanse of the At- lantic. Lampanas, however, had no idea of submitting to the dictates of a captain. His design was, on arriving at sea, to make himself anc he tJu I !■ GEORGE L. SHAFTESBURY AND MARIE LA VINE. 19 ! i master of the ahip, and then turn her to the best account. Accor- dingly, as soon as tliey were outside the Narrows, the intrigue was commenced. The crew were sounded on their sentiments of piracy, and those sentiments were distinctly noted by Lampauas and La- vine. When the crew had been fully sounded, and Lampanas knew in whom he could most likely confide, he began to open his plans. Tliosc plans being sufficiently concocted, the first object of the mutineers was to got possession of the armory, to effect which it was necessary that some one connected with the conspiracy should pos- sess himself of the key. This duty was assigned to the second mate of the vessel, who manifested himself one of the most willing mem- bers of the gang. lie a<;cordingly suggested to the captain the propriety of keep- ing the muskets kc. in proper condition for use, in case they should find it necessary on any occasion to resort to them for defence. Tiie captain admitted the propriety of the suggestion, and at the solicitation of the second mate consented that the arms should be inspected and cleaned up. The key was therefore delivered to the coiis|)irators, with orders to examine the weapons and put them in pifiper order — the captain very naturally thinking the present to be the most suitable time for attending to business of that nature, ns the leisure time was greater than it would be after they should arrive a* the theatre of their operations. The second mate proceeded, therefore, to inspect the gun room, and taking such weaj)uns as were sufficient to arm the mutineers, he passed them to his accomplices, with the significant orders that they should be properly cleaned. The door of the gun room was then made secure, and the muti- neers asseniblod forward under the pretence of executing their or- ders. The guns were immediately charged and primed, the cut- lasses girt to the waist, and the pistols inserted into the belt. The second mate now contrived to send a great portion of tho crew who were not engaged in the conspiracy, on some errand be- low. The mutineers then walked deliberately aft in a body to the quarter deck, where the captain and first mate happened to be at that moment, — the captain promenading the deck, and the mate looking intently to the windward, — neither of them, up to that mo- ment, suspecting but that all was right. A volley from the muti- neers sent them both into eternity. 20 CAREER OF CRIME OF The remainder of the crew were now alarmed at the report of the musketry, and simultaneously they hastened upon deck — but be- fore they could concert any mode of action the mutineers had re- loaded their weapons, and were prepared for any movement which might take place. Each party stood for awhile gazing at the other in silence. The mutineers were well armed, and outnumbered the other portion of the crew, — besides, the now only surviving officer, the second mate, was among them. Presently the second mate turned to Lampanas with an inquiring look, and the latter, immediately stepping forward towards the un- armed portion of the crew, addressed them to this effect : " Shipmates, you see that your captain and mate have paid the last debt of nature. You sec also that we are armed, and that wo outnumber you. We will give you five minutes to decided whether you will join our party, or whether you will compel us to send you on the journey which your captain and mate have just taken." A consultation was immediately held by the unarmed portion of the crew, but at the expiration of the five minutes assigned there did not seem to be a unanimity of opinion. Some were for re- sisting at all hazards, others thought that prudence dictated that they should join the mutineers till a favourable opportunity of es- cape might offer, — while the remainder could form no conclusive sentiment. When the allotted time had expired, Lampanas again stepped forward, and ordered such as were willing to join them to move to the right, — upon which order the m- jority moved as directed. He then ordered a plank to be extended over the gunnel, and one by one those who were unwilling to unite with them were compelled to walk the narrow path, and make their debut among the inhabitants of the deep, — Lampanas alleging this to be the most economical way of disposing of them, as it was prudent to save the ammuni- tion, — and also, when people were drowned there was no blood shed. Having cleared the ship of all except his own party, Lampanas a^ain addressed them : " Shipmates, we have sent to the lower locker the cowards who ■were willing to oppose our liberty ; I am now your captain, and you will be guided by me. I appoint John Shepard my first mate." {Here the reader should be apprized that ^^John Shepard" wa» the assumed cognomen of Marie Lavine.) a"'n.T.GE L. SHAFTESBURY AND MARIE LAViyE. 21 of tlie ut be- ad re- which D otlier •cil the officer, quiring the un- )aid the that wo whether end you en. »rtion of cd there J for re- ited that ty of ea- jnclusive stepped ( move to ted. He 1 one by ipcUed to habitants :onomical I amrauni- no blood jampanas (vards "who )tain, and rst mate." ard" wa» "k m On hcnrinf» this short address from Lampnnsis, the crew were convinced, by hia cnergotio niuiUK'r, that his pusition was not to bo disputed. Lampanas therefore took command of the ship, with Marie La- vine as ]m second mate. — Marie Lavine, now Mr. tShvp An apology for licpior was dealt out at three cents per glass, and when a customer happened to be out of change he received a horn gratis. The hospitality of the new host, and the beauty of the new host- ess, were the prominent subjects of comment among the fisher- men. All resorted to the now porter house, and the health of La- vine was drunk in many a bumper. A private room was sot apart for the purpose of gambling, which soon became not only the resort of the common sailors, but that of the captains and the most distinguished individuals of the town. No one could resist an invitation from Lampanas to pay him a vi- sit, — an invitation which he always gave in so bland and afi'able a manner. Millions were bet, lost, and won, at his tables. Things were going on swimmingly, and little occurred to mar the happiness of Lampanas, except occasional apprehensions that he miglit be discovered by some one sent in search of him for the which m o s *'^*,;'l.:,^ ^* li( W ff if II( ex Til GKOnOE L. PIIAFTE.'^nrUV AND MAIUi: I.AVINK. 25 u s a- 51 ki < 6 5 S5 1 < X » y s a a o h 8 13 mnrtlor of his mother and rtinter. ]U', hail, however, jio loul ciiiiso for four. Tho sorvantH of his father, . luii they loft him in the tniddlo of the river, and relinquished (lie [Hirsuit, were coiifidoiit that he had {.'one to the hottoni. ;uid no fulurc tidinL'^t of hin\ having hoen ohtiiined, it was aeeeded on iill hands thui lie nm.st have drowiietl, either accidentally or doHignodly. Pursuit, thorc- foro, had heen stayed. Whenever a *' Fat Fish" presented himself nf tho "New Porter Hoine," the landlord was always on hand to obtain a share of tlio sj)oils. In fact, he couhl hardly he excused from the taldc on .such occasions, as his suavity of disposition, his gentlemanly deportnu'Ut, his nice sense of honour, and his supposed incapacity of coniniitting a frauil, rendered his presence very dcsirahle. Many was tho man who eiiteiiil tlmt house with pockets well filled, that was obliged to depart with (duntcnancc wo-begnne and fallen. Yet "it was all luck, that landlord was such a lucky chap." IJesides, his was always the parting treat ; and then there was always such a polite assurance that he should be happy to sec them again. Fathers were robbed of their earnings, and mothers and children deprived of the necessary means of s>d)sistence. On one occasion a seaman having a family at St. Johns was dis- charged from his vessel with the sum r)f one hundred dollars. He imuiediately, repaired to tho "Now Porter House," and in a few hours ho was minus the whole. The destitution of the wife caused her to prefer a chnrge to tho police, and the matter was immediately taken in hand. The cha- racter of the house was inquired into, and the ganil)lers were routed. To make sure that there was no mistake in the matter, several po- lice officers entered the house in the disguise of gamblers, and when the company had assembled, and the games were in full ope- ration, they discovered themsclTCS and made several arrests. Lampanas jumped from the second story window, and Lavino scaled the wall from the back yard. Thus ended tho " New I'orter House." The ^Hrt/ result was, that Lampanas and Lavino found it rather expedient for themselves to leave the place with all possiI)lo speed. They took passage on board the schooner Anthony, which was then about clearing for Quebec. Nothing of note occurred during the passage to Quebec, and immediately on the arrival they took pas- w ' 26 CAREER OF CRIME OF "i Bage on board the steamci' Emma Sands, for Montreal. The pas- sage to Montreal was perfectly quiet, and our pair of young refu- gees soon found themselves in the heart of that city, each dressed in the masculine attire. Geor ]\'.a further crimination. After having l)oon detained for the space of two or three weeks, and no further evidence appearing against him, it was concluded on the part of the magistrates that it had only been his design to n z ', "n s o - [)''£. 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