Philadelphia.

Correspondence Of the Herald !
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PHILADELPHIA, Oct. %, 1874
DEAR SIR 10 O'Clock. p M


have just returned, thoroughly soaked from
Ole Bulls Concert. Despite the deluge which is,
and has been paying visit to this good city OF
broihery love since an early hour this morning. in
quantity and quality, sufficient to damp, if not ex-
tnguish even the anxiously looked for fire of the
Mlerites--the magic of his name drew to-
ever assembled within the walls Of the Musical
Fund Hall. Half an hour before the time named
for opening the doors, Locust street was rendered
lmpassable by the throng Of carriages In the
centre; and, by crowds more hardy, who, trusting
to the virtue Of India rubbers and umbrellas.
" brayed the peltlng OF the pltlless Storm and
waited (not patiently on the pdv< ready to storm
the entrance. To describe the reception Of the
great ndsMr0 would be almost impossible
describe his performances, literally o-sufcen nj 10
say, all that has been written OF him falls short OF
reality.


Doubling the effect Of his new composition of
Niagara, he, with that modssty, which so eml-
nentiy characterses him, placed before the or
chesira, at his rehearsal on Saturday, the intro
duction, without naming the piece. The perfor.
mers commenced and, several of them
ments electrified. They played on, until as If
with simultaneous impulse they ceased. asd cried
out, almost in raptures-"T This is Nagara-you
cannot deceive us-this is Niagara


So lively ls his recollection Of the kindnesses
heaped on him in Boston, that he is determined
this brilliant gem shall first delight the ears OF his
fold friends and patrons in that city, and WILL
consequently, leave for the east Immediately after
giving his third concert here.
Theatricals here are below par-all the houses,
with the exception OF Arch street, display
ly," beggariy account Of empty boxes"


Yours, &c. O.P.