The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1853-07-27

firmed when the magistrate related 20 hin
the conduct of a dog which he described
NJ. Meyer, accompanied by the officer ant
several others. repaired to the grave. As
soon as the dog perceived his masters
brother, he howled. Tapped his hands. ant
evlnced other humorous demonstrations o
10y. BY different parts Of his dress. NJ
Meyer recognized the body Of his brother
when they disinterred it. The absence o
the gold and the watch, the wounds of the
butcher end his dog. those Of the two 9th
er bodies. together with the disappearance
Of the horse, convinced the magistrate and
the witnesses that the deceased had no,
only been assailed by the two, but also by
one or several others, who had fled with
the horse and the plunder..
Having obtained permission, NJ. Meyer
removed his brothers. corpse to his native
village and inferred it in the adjoining Gem.
etry. The faithful dog followed the body
but by degrees became attached to his new
master.
Every effort was made by the most dill.
gent search and the offer OF immense re,
wards to discover the assassins. But in
vain; the horrible tragedy remained an
enigma.
Two years had passed away, and all
hopes of solving the mystery vanished,
when M. Meyer received letter urging
him to repair without delay to Leipzig
to close the eyes of his maternal uncle.
who desired to see him before he died.
He Immediately hastened thither. accom-.
panied by his brothers dog. who was his
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late. His relative had deceased the pre-
vious evening, beque athing him large for
tune. He found the city crowded; it be-
ing the season Of the grea, fair held regu.
larly there twice year.
While walking one morning on the pub
lie square attended as usual by his dog
he was astonishe6 to behold the animal
suddenly rush forward like fash He
dashed through the crowd and leaped iu-
riously upon an elegantly dressed young
man. who was seated in the center of the
square. upon an elevated platform erected
for the use Of those spectators who desired
more conveniently to witness the show.
He held him by the throat with 50 firm a
grasp thai he would soon have s,rangled
him had not assistance been early render
ed. They immediately chained the dog;
thinking of course he must be mad. strove
to kill him. NJ. Meyer rushed through the
crowd. and arrived in time to rescue his
faithful friend. calling eagerly in the mean
time upon the bystanders to arrest the man.
for he believed his dog recognized in him
the murderer Of his brother.
Before he had time to explain himself,
the young man profting by the tumult es-
capped. For some moments they thought
Meyer himself was mad, and had great
difficulty in persuading those who had
bound the dog. that the faithful creature
was not in the least dangerous. and beg
ged earnestly Of them to release him that
he might pursue the assassin. He spoke
in so convincing manner that his hear
ers finally felt persuaded Of the truth OF
his assertions, and restored the dog to his
freedom, who joyously bounded to his
master, leaped about him few times and
then FASTENED away.
He divided the crowd and was soon up
on his enemy's track. The police, which
on these occasions is very active and
prompt, were Immediately informed ofthis
extraordinary event. and number of Of
ficers were soon in pursuit. The dog be-
came in few moments the object OF pub
lie curiosity, and every one drew back to
give him room. Business was suspended
and the crowd collected in groups convers-
ing of nothing but the dog. and the MUIR
der which had been committed two years
before.
After half hours expectation. gener-
al rush indicated that the search was over
The man had stretched himself upon the
ground. under the heavy folds of double
tent. and believed himself hidden. But in
spite Of his fancied security. the avenger
had tracked him. and leaping upon him
he bit him, tore his garments, and would
have killed him upon the spot, had no,
assistance rushed to his rescue.
He was Immediately arrested, and led
with M. Meyer and the dog, then carefully
bound, before the Judge, who hardly knew
what to think Of so extraordinary affair
Meyer related all that had happened two
years before. and insisted upon the i'm.
prisonment OF the man, declaring that he
was the murderer of his brother, for his
dog could not be deceived.
During all this time it was almost impos
sible to hold the animal, who seemed de.
termined to attack the prisoner. Upon
in,errogating the latter, the judge was no
satisfied with his replies. and ordered hin
to be searched. There was found upon
him large sum in gold, some jewels. and
five watches. four Of them gold and very
valuable, while the fifth was an old silve
one, of but little consequence. As soor
as Meyer saw the last. he declared it L
be the same that his brother wore the da,
he left home. and the description OF hi
watch, published months previously, cor
roborated his assertions. The robber ha,
never dared expose ii, for fear that it woul'
lead TO his detection. as he was well awar
| il had been described very minutely IN al
the principal journal in Germ.ny.
In short. after the most miLute end con
yictiye legal proceedings of eight months
hhe murderer was condemned to be broker
alive, and his corpse 10 remain. chainet
upon the wheel as an example to others
On the night preceding his execution b. b
confessed among other crimes. what III
then he always denied. that he was III,
murderer Of Meyer's brother. Hesgav'