Tribune and telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1855-1856, 1855-08-09
MURDER IN WASHINGTON co.

MURDER IN WASHINGTON CO.
Since our last issue horrible murder has been
perpetrated at West Bend, in Washington coun-
ty, in this state. An individual named De Bar
called at the house of Mr.. Muer and requested a
drink of water. Muer opened trap door lead
ing to cellar for the purpose of getting him a
glass of beer instead of water, and as he descen.
ded De Bar struck him over the head with hatch.
ct or some other weapon, stunning, and as he
supposed no doubt, killing him. The wife Of
Muer then attempted to escape when De Bar pur-
sued her, and striking at her with knife cut
severe cash in her throat, which was intended
to kill her. He then made an assault upon hi
red boy, killing him instantly. He then secured
some $50 there was in the house, after which he
set fire to it and fed. The neighbors rallied and
rescued Mr.. and Mrs. Muer, but the house and
contents, as we read it, were consumed. A day
or two after De Bar was discovered and arrested
at Milwaukee, put in irons, and returned under
a strong guard to Washington county Jail, where
he was at the time of this writing.
De Bar is young man, whose parents live in
the state. He has worked in several places and
for many persons, and has heretofore been con-
sidered honest and harmless. He confessed his
guilt to the officers, but gave no very coherent
account of his purposes or motive.
BY the latest accounts we learn that the pros
pect of the recovery of Mr.. and Mrs. Muer is We
ry favorable.
The people of Washington county were much
excited by this outrage, and it was feared lynch
law would be the result. We hope to be called
on to record no further brutalities in connection
with the matter.
Since the above was in type, we have re-
ceived the Milwaukee Sentinel, from which
we take the following:
A reliable correspondent at West Bend
sends us the following:
West Bend, 2 P. M. 9Th.
IMessrs, Editors:
Judge Larabee arrived this forenoon, and
has appointed a special term for to-mor-
row. De Bar will plead gully. There is
a firm resolution to hang him, after having
a fair trial. With great difficulty his i'm
mediate execution has been prevented
Teams full of men are constantly arriving,
and the excitement seems to be spreading
The Union guards of Ozaukee have been
sent for, and also detachment of drag
oons from Milwaukee. If they arrive. l
have hopes that the miserable murderer's
life will be saved. will givea fullaccount
of matters from time to time. ARGUS
gentleman who came in last evening
from West Bend, says there we've crowds
of people around the jail at noon.
Latsr-l2 Midnight.
In consequence of the above request,
Major General GRANT has issued the fol-
lowing order:
First Division Wisconsin Militia.
In compliance with a request from the
Judge of the Third Judicial Circuit, and
the Sheriff of Washington county, you are
hereby ordered to repair with twenty men
from the company under your command
Itorthseith to West Bend, the Co. Seat of
said county, armed and equipped, and re-
port yourselves to the Sheriff of said coun-
ty, and render snch service as he may re-
quire in enforcing the law and protecting
the peace Of the State.
Dated at Milwaukee this 9Th day of Au-
gust 1855.
THE END OF THE TRAGEDY.
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