The New York herald., 1844-10-23
Ole Bull mt the Enlr.

A fresh attraction in the person of the renowned
Ole Bull himself, drew thousands to the Fair at
Niblo's yesterday. The slight disappointment
which occurred, owing to the indispositon OF the
great artiste few days back served to whet to an
lnconceiveabe degree Of keenness the curiosity OF
the public -Four o'clock was the hour at which
his appearance was looked for, but as early as
three, the body and galleries OF the great saloon
were literally crammed up with spectators, who,
between the ardor Of their feelings, the intensity OF
the heat, generated by the closely packed crowd,
and short delay beyond the time when he was
expected, became impatient, restive and unruly.-
As the orchestra dropped in one by one, at every
turn questions were asked, was it he, and murmurs
and various expressions OF impatience at each de.
lay. Some amusing remarks were occasionally
heard coming from those who were inclined to be
acetious, and few others who thought that mirth
might be good temporary substitute for music
At length the. arrival of Ole Ball was in.
heated by sundry industrious efforts of the
managing committee, who escor ed him, t.
clear way Tor him, and loud demonstrations oi
ippause greeted his appearance on the end
gallery, to which applause he responded by bow
ing several times with much grace and suavitv of
manner. The Vice President Of the American In
stitutr here came forward for the good natured,
but rather unnecessary purpose of apprizlng the
vast audience OF the parsonage whom he was about
TO introduce to them Little further Of the address
was heard than that his name was Ole Bull, and
that he was Norwegan-the rest being drowned
IN hurricane OF criee for music.
A perfect calm followed the first sound of the
violin, and breathless silence prevailed during The
performance, which consisted of two pieces.
On the conclusion OF the second one, the President
OF the American Institute came forward to say that
as Ole Bull was not altogether recovered from his
late attack of illness, II would prove too much
tor him 70 prolong the performance he, therefore,
desired him TO make respectful apology to the
audience. TIE crowd Immediately after the con-
cusi on, dispersed.
1t did not require the announcement to inform
| the audience that Mr. Bull was not sufficiently re-
covered to appear and undergo the exertion Of a
| public performance, and it indiscreet and
hardly KIND to ask or permit him TO do So for
although there was nothing in The music unworthy
OF his tame, nothing which could lead his admirers
tn suspect that he not ssln the veins vet the
ace clearly denoted indIsposon and prostration OF
the spirits. His appearance under these circum-
stances can only be accounted for by his desire 10
redeem his promise to the public, and is quite con-
sisten with the rd .s and nice sense
OF honor which mark his character.
But what will be done with the money, the pro-
ceeds OF to-day's exhbtonl A very considerable
sum must have been 'raised," and we trust that
the funconares who preside the financial de-
partment Of the American Institute will raise them
selves IN public estimation by appropriating ID to
some charitable purpose. None can doubt their
ingenuity IN selling tckets-we should like to see
some evidence of their wisdom and benevolence
In the disposal Of the proceeds.
MILITIA REvIRw.-There was strong force of
militia under arms yesterday in Tompkin's Square,
where they were reviewed by General Stryker,
accompanied by brilliant staff. We observed
Mayor Harper and several other gentlemen on tn.
ground besides. The troops, when drawn up in
line, extended round three sides Of the Square,
and really presented an imposing appearance to
spectator at distance, but quite an amusing one
to an observer close by. The following is state
ment OF the corps assembled and their respective
numbers. The Tth regiment OF infantry, 300 men,
and the Montgomery Guards, numbering about 30;
the 125th regiment, from 200 to 25O and the Ben
sell Guards, 20 to 30; the 235lh regiment, 22O
strong and the Monroe Blues, about 80; the s2d
regiment, 18Th and 236h each from 200 to $50 rank
and file. In all, there were fully 1900 men on the
ground, Of which those uniform companies desg.
mated above, looked well at the head Of their re.
spective regiments, and appeared to be in state
Of high discipline.
STEAMBOAT ACcIDENT.-Th steamboat Eureka,
on her passage from Bridgeport to this city, broke
her shalt, last evening, of Fairfield II was ex-
pected that the steamer New Haven would bring
her passengers to this city