The New York herald., 1879-07-11


pany with another youth was tried on the Grand
Canal near Dublin
The date of his enrolment as a student at the Uni
versity OF Gottngen is unknown, but is presumed
to be some time after his return from America "ln
three days. he writes. 81 enrolled student or
Gottingen. which. besides comforting me the un-
doubted advantages of one of the finest libraries in
Europe. with admission to various lectures colec-
tions. botanical gardens &c.. also bestowed on me
the more equivoca honor of being eligible to fight
duel and drink 'bruderschaft in the beer cellar of
the university The pleasant Islander" are
told became favorite. He danced delightfully."-.
sang with spirit and expression. aud golden
opinions by translating into German "The
King. God Bless Him!" for banquet CON-
memorative OF Waterloo. Among the stu
dents at Gottingen known Mo-
rony. whose habitual taciturnity united him
from contributing to their social circle un-
less listener. Thirty years after Lever met
Of his classmates in Italy. ard asking after their
early companions mentioned the name Of Morony.
"You don't seem to know that Morony other
than the present Emperor Napoleon" was the reply.
Lever declared that he more surprised in
his life From Gottingen Lever went to Heidelberg.
Records OF what he saw there-the Harmonic balls.
the duels--may be found in his sketches Of
Burschen life The causes OF quarrels. he tells us.
are frequently trivial that sought for by the
Irishman at Donnybrook fair who trailed his coat
and challenged any man to stand ON it, In company
with friend Lever travelled through the principal
cities of Germany not forgetting Weimar where lie
did homage to the great Goethe.
Returning to Dublin Lever continued his medical
studies and wrote few sketches for the Dublin
Literary Gazette short-lived periodical succeeded
by the University Magazine. eve can imagine Lever
at this time. says his biographer with the Dublin
IN hand ysejps IN inf
other; the solemn student OF medicine one hour,
the sporting squire the next" He did not pass his
animation at the College of Surgeons He says that
he was made nervous by seeing man who disliked
him among the Board of Examiners and he forgot
everything he knew. Among the students who at
tended DR.. Cusacks lectures two young men
by the names of Tighe and Knott. During of the
lectures Lever wrote the following epigram in his
note book =
Knott said to Tighe. "Can you tell why
rrIs sitens saa ,e knos na's You have
I'm Iighe and you not"
After his visit to Germany Lever became very Ger
man in his tastes and sympathies. much as he
became French in later life. He was struck by the
Continental element in Dublin. and to make it more
he planned the Burschenschaft and helped to get
up some very successful carnivas. His figure al
ways in these days clad from head to foot. with the
sole exception of his boots shirt. groen suit
cut in German fashion. and he wore his light hair in
ringlets to his shoulders Weary of feeling pulses,
plying ste,hoscopes and viewing tongues he organ
lied in 1880 the Burschen Club all song and sparkle.
of which he elected Grand Lama. Samuel
Lover. painter, poet musician. novelist and drama
tist. of the members of this club. The
Burschen all wore red skull caps with white tasses
and scarlet wastcoats with gilt buttons which
intended to bear German students duelling sabre
employed. having either or the other.
substituted in his ignorance the Dublin Lord Mayors
great sword of state and common clay. The para
phernalia Of the Burschenschaft consisted OF first
huge mecrschaum. smelling of every brand of tobacco.
and large book with antique binding and brazen
clasps. containing legend Of the supposed origin
of the society. Lever wrote the legend and Lover
illuminated the text. To give the book the appear
ance Of antiquity it had been thrown the fire for
q moment, then plunged in pail Of water. and
finally buried in a coal cellar. There piano in
the club room. at which Lover presided cold
supper was provided. with small allowance of wine.
after which limited bowl of punch was brewed.
excessive drinking being prohibited by the
rules. Lever had ambition to make .
name as o conversational raconte"r. and in
this he was successful He constantly in de-
mand at social gatherings and had large circle Of
friends among literary and theatrical people After
death of his father Lever occupied his house in
Talbot street medical man. but his practice was
small. that when he sent by the Board OF
Health to fight the cholera at Kilrush and Kkee he
left Dublin without regret. He remained at Kilrush
four months writing prescriptions and taking notes
of the curious characters of the neighborhood. 1t
was here he found his Father Malachy. whose name
he gave without alteration. 1t was while living at
Port Stewart. which also the home OF his friend
at ala N m nd
to marry Kate Baker, the love of his youth. and he
accomplished his object. While living in Coleraine
Lever, when day galloping to visit pa
tient, full tilt against turf cart as
it suddenly emerged from side street.
having time pull up he put to his horse
and Gifted" him the load. which feat gained
for him the name of the "Mad Doctor" Major
D describes him one occasion riding
backward and forward through the entire night be-
tween the bed of some child that was i'll and ball
room, aud that too. in full evening dress. Notwth
standing his wildness he excellent physician.
He. however, wrote than prescriptions at Port
Stewart where he lived for three years. for while
plying the pestlc and mortar he also stirred the
literary crucble. for it here that he began the
confessions of Harry Lorrequer" From Port
Stewart Lever went to Brussels. but not In an
official capacity. He was completely surprised to
ind himself popular author, and was
like a child in his love of praise. without
which. he said, he could have the face
to continue writing. II wrote as I felt," said he.
sometimes in good spirits, sometimes in bad-al-
ways carelessly; for. God help mel can do no bet
ter" Part Of his household at Brussels was man
from whom he drew Monsoon. At first he objected
to being made Of but finally. for given sum.
he allowed himself to be used. and the bargain was
signed sealed aud delivered. Samuel Lover wrote
home n wonderful description of their "orgics" ut
Levers house. They laughed themselves sick
Monsoon, who dinod there daily. They had in
stalation OF the knights of Acantara. Lover Lever
and '.phiz being made grand crosses of the order.
with music. procession and grand ballet to
cude. They did nothing all day. or In some in
stances all night, but eat. drink and laugh. with
whist thrown in. for Lever was an inveterate whist