The New York herald., 1869-05-07

Average temperature Tor corresponding date last
year. ...57's
DROWNED MAN IDENTFED.--The body OF the man
recently found in the dock foot of pier % East
river has been identified that OF James Carey, late
a resident Of Brooklyn. Deceased, who was fifty
years of age and native OF Ireland, left home on
Monday last to come to his WORK in this city, and
was seen no more by his relatives. He Is thought to
have been accidently drowned. The body has been
delivered over to the relatives for interment. De-
ceased has LETT crippled widow ana four children.
SHOCKING CASE OF observation-disclosures Beach,
NJ. D., yesterday made post mOrtem examination
at the Morgue the body OF the male child of Eliza
Hetzel, late domestic at 23s East Forty-seventh
street. The doctor found q compound fracture OF
the SKULL showing that the mother had used great
violence TO cause the death Of her iegitimate or
spring. Owing to the absence OF witnesses the in
vestigatiOn was postponed TIL next Tuesday. Elza
who stands charged with the crime Is still detained
In Bellevue Hospital.
METROPOLITAN ENGINE COMPANY No. a.--There
appears to be conflicting statements in regard TO
the hate difficulty between the foreman OF this
pany and several ex-members OF the company. The
parties arrested for assault and battery on the
former were brought before Justice Shandey at the
Essex Market Police Court on saturday last; but,
complainant appearing, the prisoners were dis
charged as IL usual In such cases. The court au-
thorites deny that any assault was committed on
Foreman Bent within the precincts OF the court as
has been stated In some OF the daily papers.
ASCENSION DAy.-This festival, with which the Pas
chal time closes, celebrated yesterday in all the
Catholic and Episcopal churches throughout the city,
There especial ceremonies for the FEAST except
the removal OF the Paschal candle, which had been
lighted ut each mass since Easter. This candle re-
presents the saviour and the light which he impart-
ed to the world from the time Of His resurrection
until he assembled into Heaven. In several Of the
churches the musical services were very fine and
fully In accordance with the spirit aud importance
of the festival
THETA DELTA CHI FRArERNITY.--The twenty
second annual convention Of the Theta Delta Chi
Fraternity commenced IFS session at the Astor
House yesterday morning, and will remain In de-
liberation for two days Delegates are present nom
the various chapters In oil parts OF the Union, and
very enthusiastic gathering Of the brOtherh ood
Is assembled. Among those yet to arrive are sew
eral prominent southern gentlemen, who are in
tcrestcd in reOrganZing the chapters which were
suspended by the late civil war.
DEATH IN SECOND SrgEEr-Yesterday morning
Coroner Rollins was notified from the Board of
Health that Mrs. Sberstein had died early yesterday
morning in childbirth. at her residence NO. 500
second street. Mrs. BOch, OF No. 12s wetts street.
oillated as midwife, aud Dr. Michael Schon, OF No.
322 Third street. was the attending physician The
Board OF Health would not grant a burial permit,
and hence reference OF the to the Coroner for
investigation. An inquest will ne held ON the body
of Mrs stberstein to-day, and the facts connected
with her death will be developed.
MILITARY ORDER OF THE LOYAL LRGIoS.-At the
meeting OF the New York Commandery, held ut Del.
monico's ON Wednesday evening, the following were
elected officers for the ensuing Commander
Admiral ID. O. Farragut; Senior Vice Commander,
MAJOR Gcncral William Il. Franklin: Junior Vice
Commander, Brevet Colonel IIoratio q. King; Re-
corder aud Treasurer, Brevet Brigader General
Charles a. Carleton; Register Surgeon George Peck,
United states Navy; Chancellor. Captain Robert A.
Ripley: Council. Commodore A. Ludlow Case, United
states Navy; Brevet Lieutenant Colonel Looms l..
Langdon. United states Army; Captain John J. Almy.
United states Navy; Brcvet Brigadier General John
" Hell, and Paymaster James W. watmough, United
States Navy.
NEw YORK MAeDALIS SOCIETY. The thirty-sxth
anniversary or this institution celebrated ycster
day afternoon. large number or ladies and gen.
temen. friends Of the institution attended the exer
cises. which were held IN the chapel. The Rev. DIR.
Ward, OF the American Board VI Missions, presided.
After singing and prayer the report Of the treasurer,
Mrs Charles Fanning was read by her husband.
The balance ON hand ct the close or last year
was si.3ss ~; receipts for last year from all
sources were $8,gq3 16; expenditures for same
time t7,6i4 o.; balance on hand, s69t 81
u appears from this report that the
salary or the chaplain ls $500 per annum; OF the
500 each. The chaplain, Rev. Charles g. Darling
deyotes his entire time to the asylum but does not
reside therein. The report Of the Secretary, Mrs A.
Merwin, was read by the chaplain, Rev Mr.. Darling
Az the close Of last year there ~ inmates In the
house, and the number for this year Is exactly
similar. During the year l34 inmates were admitted
ana OF these 30 were placed IN situations 80 returned
to friends, - were discharged at their own request
90 seek employment, left without permission. Z
were expelled and transferred temporarily TO
hospital Addresses were subsequently made by
Rev. Dr. Cuyler, Of Brooklyn; Eev. Stephen H. Tying
Jr., ami Rev. Mr.. Brodt, OF this city.