The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1867-09-02
DEATH OF REV. DIR. MAURICE MAYER

We were painei to learn on Saturday evening the
sudden death Of tho above named gctleman, nt his
residence in New York, on Wednesday last. We
regret not having the requisite maierinl at hand
for full sketch Of the life OF tho deceased
DIR. MAURICE MAYER was born in Durkhc,m, in
tho Palnlinato tRhGnisl Bararia), about tho year
1925, and thcrc rccoirGd his elementary education
Giving carly promise OF quick and sprightiy
mind, his parents made great efforts to procure
for him tho advantages OF liberal education. lie
passed through tho Gymnasium in Spires and
then, we bclicvo, entered the University at MI
nich, wherc he finished his liberal studies. lie
subsequently studied Inv at Heidelberg, and after
having Obtained his dcgrco, returned to tho plnco
OF his birth, small Palatne town, whore he pro-
posed to establish himself in tho practice of tho
law. colemporary, who knew him at that timo,
tells us that, notwithstanding tho prejudioo atiII
prevalent in that country against those of the
jewish faith, DR.. MAYER enjoyed tho esteem
OF the cntro community, and had tho enaee into
tho best society of tho PIalz
Unfortunately for his future career, no became
nvolvod i'll tho political troubles that resulted in
the revolution Of 1913. With commanding in
tellact, fiery onlhusiasm, aud unparalleled
energy, he look very active part III the struggle,
and when his party suffered n final defeat in the
fall Gf Rastadt, in 1872 he, with mnny others, waa
captured, end tried for high treason. Upon his
acquittal Of this dripc ho Was indicted for some
minor State offence, the exact technical term Of
which ws DO not now recollcct. Ho was found
guilty, md sentenced TO imprisonment for torn
Of years, but tho penalty wac afterwards commut-
cd TO banishmcnt when he cmigTatbd TO tho Uni-
cd States about tho year 1850.
WhiIo in New Yurk, If We have boon correctly
informed, no prepared for tho ministry, and in
1858 was called to tho congregation Belh Etohim.
worshippins in tho Hasel street Synagogue in
this city. In 1854 hc married Miss OIroLESaUI
of tlis city, In 1850 ho returned to New York.
whore ho resided up to the period Of his death,
engaged in tho practice OF tho law, and in literary
pursuits. In religion, M in politics, be was
Liberal; q nationalist in his viows OF biblical
hcrmcncntIcs, and by no means orthodox in his
opinions Of tho Mosnic creed. Tho Office and
duties Of the ministry, therefore, wo havo reason
TO believe were dislastofuI to him and nothing
could induce him to resume ts functions after he
had resigned his position in this city.
DIR. MAYER vas tine scholar. He had enjoyed
the advantages Of The best schools in GERMANY,
and with superior moatal cndoHments, and fine
literary taslc ho invariably stroyo to mako the
most of hisoppor:unities. Ho was good lnguiat.
His familiarity with the alassics was such as is
only attained by thorough European training.
He was ane Iiebrew scholar, and spoke and
wrote tho German, his Datjyo language with re-
markable grace, elegance and beauty Of diction.
Ho was master also Of the FroncIi English, and
other modern tongues. For years he contributed
freely 10 tho Jewish periodicals OF tho United
States and of Germany, and his articles were
always well re ,cycd both by editors and readors.
IIu translated many works from 1erIian into Eng
lish, and. 40 holiove, at tho time Of his doath was
engaged in an important work Of this character.
DIR. MAYER was OF fine personal presoncc,
amiable in character, OF thorough goodness OF
heart, and pleasant in manner. Hence no was
well received In every sphere OF life sooioty with
which his chequered cIreer brought him in con-
tact. His friends ore to DO foung throughout the
United States. During the past fow yoars he has
held tho Office OF "urapi AIaskr" tSecrotary) OF
tho Order OF B'NAI B'RrTH, secret jewish organi
zatiun, extending throughout tho United states.
Ho Ind rendered valuable services in tho ostai,-
lishmont Of this Order, qld Ito mombcrs every.
wlcro will hold his memory dear, The DNA,
BIRTH lodges in New York charged themsoyea
with his burial, and interrod him with all tho hon.
ors tho simple jewish ritual permits OF. .i'
DR.. MAYER leaves an afflicted widow to mourn
his loss.