The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-04-24

GERS Of the Prussian schooship Nfobe, at present
lying In this harbor attended the grand military hop
which was given last night by the officers Of the
garrison stationed at Fort Hamilton. Early IN the
Governors Island, where the Prussian officers were
taken In charge BY the OF thai post and
escort to our foreign visitors on their mission Of
pleasure to the seagIrt garrison OF Fort Hamilton.
COMMODORE HARTsrENE's BODY.-The body Of this
exoficer, once Of the United States naval SERVICE
and subsequently of the feet Of the "S0uthern Con-
federacy," who died in Paris on the 3oth ult, was
brought to this port yesterday by the French steamer
Pereire, Captain Duchesne During the afternoon
the friends Of the deceased sent to the pier for the
remains, which were despatched to Newark by the
five O'Clock train. They win be inferred in that city
tomorrow.
MASONIC SCHOOL AND ASYLUM FUND.-An enter
tanment In aid Of this charity given last night
at Steinway Hail. under the auspices OF Continental
Lodge 2S7, F. and A. M. The entertainment con-
sisted Of concert by Grafullas band and lecture
by Lieutenant Governor Stewart L. woodford on
cert Consisted of an overture "Poet and PEASANT
Sappe song "Waiting," Mard; selections from
.Grand Duchess, " 0nenbach; aria, "Dui Foscasi,"
were rendered in the correct style for which tins
band is famous Governor Woodf0rd'S lecture was
satisfactory and enjoyable throughout, with single
eXceptiOn-the house was poor.
TEMPERANCE JUBILEE.-The second annual jubilee
of the Union Temperance Society was held last even
ing in the Presbyterian Church Of the Sea and Land
corner Market and Henry streets. Mr.. Mccoy Presi-
dent of the association, occupied the chair, and Rev.
J. Hyatt Smith. Of Brooklyn delivered the address,
which was Of the most entertaining as well az in
structive description. chorus OF about twenty-five
voices, under the direction OF Mr.. j. POvey, per-
formed some appropriate music. Mrs. Povey pre-
sided at the organ and Mrs. McAlster sung "Sweet
Spirit Hear My Prayer'' in pleasing style. Rev. Mr.
Lyle pastor Of the church, also addressed the audi
ence, which was very numerous, and collection
was taken for the purchase OF melOdeOn for the
society.
FATAL HATcHwAY CAsUALrY.-At late hour on
Wednesday night, John Dillon, engaged for night
work In the New York Steam Sugar Refinery, from
1872 to lao King street. sent up to the tenth floor
to open a valve, and while there blew down "All
right" through the whistle. Nothing more was seen
OF Dillon until two O'Clock in the morning. when his
body terribly bruised and lacerated was found lying
on one Of the lower floors, he doubtless having fallen
through the hatchway from the tenth TO the first
inquest on the body when 1t appeared that the rules
of the establishment made 1t obligatory to have the
the testimony showed that they were closed The
presumption Is that deceased must have opened
them himself The jury accordingly rendered YER
dict OF accidental death. Deceased was eighteen
years of age and native Of Ireland.
SUPPOSED FATAL FALL.-Coroner keenan, was yes
terday notified to hold inquest at Bellevue Hospi-
tai on the body of Charles Peterson, whose death is
thought to have been the result of fracture Of the
skull received by fall from the stOOp OF his house,
which he about to enter. Deceased was found
on the stoOp Of house 81 Market street by an officer
OF the Seventh precinct and conveyed to the hospital
BOAT CAPslzED.--During the prevalence Of the
squal which passed over this city yesterday after
two men was capsZed when one OF the parties
named Maun Costigan was drowned.