The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1843-12-20
Ole Bulls Farewell Concert.

That vast assemblage, comprising the intellect, la
lent, wealth, fashion, beauty, and soul OF whole
community--thrilled, excited, hushed, animated at
the will of single individual, presented specta-
Gle never TO be forgotten We do not believe that
on any former occasion in this city, has there
been such an universal, spontaneous, enthusiastic
homage rendered TO any artist as was last night Of
fered TO Ole Bull-Tagliogni Mrs. Wood, Celeste,
Elssler, all excited 'wondrous sensation, but no.
thlng-nothing equal to Ole Bull" With those ma
glc tones still echong in the ear-still crowding
the chambers of the spirit with images of disturb
ing grandeur, and all those throngng associations
which this magician creates and awakens at his
pleasure II is no easy task, indeed to attempt any
description of the occasion, when for season
he babe farewell TO the scene of his splendid tri-
umphs.
1t seems excessively dull and commonplace to
say, that long before eight O'Clock the Tabernacle
was crowded in every part--that the array of fe-
male loneliness and elegance and fashion was
most imposing-that the enthusiasm was unbound
ed when Ole Bull made his appearance--and yet
how can any adequate idea of the scene be convey
ed? One thing was particularly remarked on this
occasion. During and after the performances, there
was not that loud noisy, tumutuous bursting forth
of the appreciation and delight of the excited audi
ence which accompanied his reception at the Park
But in the hushed and almost painful silence-n
the unutered but so vsibly written evidences
which every where met the eye, proclaming his
mastery over the feelings of the multitude-there
was far more Ineligible and flauering demonstra-
ton of the potency of the artists sk-and Ole
Bull himself seemed more soemnlike and sad
than on former occasions-there was SUBJ
,,al .I,xr~ Il
his whole bearing and air, which alone would
have opened the way TO many heart, and
excited that feeling for the man which the artist
cannot always-far from it---call forth and retain
And in this Ole Bull is exceedingly fortunate, and
stands almost alone.
Wallace was greeted, as he well deserved with
much enthusiasm. Modest, retiring, digniiied
withal, the fire of genius in his eye and lighting
up his handsome features, his right to brotherhood
with the great artist, none, sure in that vast
assembage could for a moment have disputed.
His htroductione and Grande Var,atione di Brapu-
ia for the piano, on the favorite theme " La Ora
covienne," was executed with surprising skill and
effect. 1t elected quite storm of applause. Wal
lace has bright day before him. Always well re-
ceived here, he will now be more esteemed than
ever. The musical taste of the city has, within
the last fifty days, advanced full half century
Much amusement was created when Mr.. Tmm
called out the names of the favorite melodies de-
posted in the urn. Amongst them were, sold
Dan Tucker" 'The Devil among the Tailors'
"Dance, Boatman; Dance" "Sti1 so gently DER
me stealing" soft in the Silly night "The Ex-
lie of Erin" 'Hall, Columbia" and numerous
airs from popular operas. Ole Bull seemed to en-
Joy this part of the business exceedingly Joining
heartily In the laugh which some of the announce
mcnts, as may readily be supposed, created
"Home, sweet Home" and yankee Doodle
however, were decidedly the favorites of the
majority, for they had been designated seven
or eight times; and accordingly Ole Bull
concluded the concert by executing a Grand Fan
tasla on these themes 1t was listened to with
breathless silence, and indeed we suppose he could
have kept the audience there, every one, till this
moment, had he continued to play But he
ceased-bowed repeatedly in his own fascinating
way, and retired, evidently almost overpowered
with excitement There was long, loud burst of
applause-the audience slowly and reluctantly left
the bullding-and the scene of so much enthusi-
asm, and pleasure, and triumph, became numbered
with the things that were--but of those also that
never are forgotten.
New YORK FARMERS CIuB.-This sclf-compa-
cent body mustdo something more than talk twad-
die at their fortnightly meetings in the American
Institute, otherwise they might well disband and
separate into their original simple elements. AT
present there is no slight danger of their becoming
a greater bore than the Thames Tunnel One word
to the wise ought TO be enough let them therefore
do something TO exhibit their utility to the citizens
OF this practical matter of fact country Yesterday
they met again, Mr.. Clarke in the chair, when
some communications upon potatoe planting, agri-
culture, machinery, Egyptian corn, adulterated
milk, guano manure and other matters were read,
discussed and referred to committees The cult
walton of silk also engaged attention; the COM
mittee TO whom the subject had been previously re-
terred was requested to petition Congress to adopt
some better than those at present in use for
the preservation of timber used in ship building
Diseased potatoes-of which there are plenty at
this season-also under notice land several in
genious theories were advanced to account for the
fact of their being superior to the European vege-
table. The other topics were of like character
the only useful piece of business that was done be-
ing the appointment of committee TO ascertain
whether guano cannot be procured from the reefs
OF Florida as well as from the of South Anne
RIGA. Be little more practical, and less specula-
1--WE, Sehueneh OF lne FARMERS Club; ana then
you will have the prospect before you of becoming
some day or other useful society
FIVE DAYS LATER FROM MExrco-We return
thanks TO Captain Marschalk, of the Ann Louisa, for
late Mexican papers She sailed from Vera Cruz
twenty days ago, and arrived off the Hook night
before last.
There was news of importance in Mexico
There was a good deal of excitement in Vera
Cruz, however, in consequence of the expected ar
rival of large English hostile fleet II was thought
that this fleet would arrive in January II is to be
remembered that the whole English North Ameri-
can squadron, under Sir Charles Adam, lately left
Halifax for that quarter.
The Ann Louisa did not bring the secoud install
ment Of the indemnify. 1t will come in the Ana
huac. We believe the sum is two hundred thou
sand dollars