Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1840-01-18
oO-The following letter has been four days comm
to us from Philadelphia.
rsR. BENNETT's LETTERS.

PHnADELPHIA, January IL, lSl0
The more inquiries make in relation to the u :.
Bsak, the more am inclined TO believe that the In
stitation is not in bad condition have been
led to believe in New York. 1t is freely admitted
here that the bank will lose all her surplus profits,
and little more, making sum Of nearly SIX or
seven millions This arises from the depre citation Of
stocks, bad debts, and also from of the sales
made Of the branches.
will, however, ON my return make further inqui-
ries relative to the position and prospects of the
bank; and If there is possibility of doing justice to
the public and TO the institution by telling all the
truth, shall do so. have interest to deceive,
like David Hale, am like him an empioye Of
the Bank OF America, and must do so aaa to get
discount.
Yesterday l saw quite curiosity in painting at a
private residence in Chestnut street 1t was the
first portrait painted by Henry inman, of New-York
In New-York, we know his ambitious fiorid gaudy
style. This painting, is as modest AS a cowsiip in
the vale, with all the defects end beauties which
through his pictures Of the present time Opposite,
in the same apartment, the portal. of beautiful
young lady, b, young Italian, who recently fell
victim to yellow fever, in Havana. / was particu.
larly struck with this interesting portrait. The at
titnde, air, spirit, and expression reminded me
strongly Of the portrait of Raphael by himself which
in the Italian Gallery fthe Louvre, during my
last visit to Paris. A bright sunlike le was diff.
fused the face mark ed and expressive
behojer found himself waiting for the soft words to
follow This conceive of the highest arts of
the portra panter-to give the ceuntenance that
expression which just prec edes the "words that
burn" The coloring and drapery of this portrait
belong to the ambitious and ford school, but the at.
titude grace and air, were entirely naive and an
tque. What gave additional interest 10 the picture
the fact that the original was equally maize and
interesting She is the young daughter Of the cele-
brated Mr. Swain, of Philadelphia. who is known in
both continents for his medcal veations. AT Sara
toga Springs last summer, she created great
ton BY appearing in necklace Of pearls, valued at
900, at one of the balls o(the U. S. Hotel This
valuable ornament the royal gift ts the father.
made by some European monarch for the relief
afforded him by his medicine. The young lady BELTS
il very well.
In theatricas, this city is hardly so bad as New
York During the last week. Celeste has filled the
Chestnut street Theatre. In this city Celeste is
always afavorite and always followed. Her benefit
was perfect jam. The Opera House, which
has made so much noise, will never be built. 1t is
all talk and nothing else -Gambatti recently gavea
five pcrsons-two free tickets-two given away, and
only paid for Gambstti do any business in
public in Philadelphia, but if he will give his a,ien
ton private Soree, he do much he pleases
His fine whiskers and classic face are much admir-.
ed. but his exhibitions mast be private.
Who has not heard Of Parkinson's ice cream es,ab-
lishment in Chestnut street One ofthe partners has
Just returned fromLonden andPars where nc went 10
o,Is tI.,
creams ices. and all such classic coafectionary In
the Bouevards, the Palas Royal, Rae Rivol he
examined all these works oart but although they are
splendid rs far gliding, taste, fitting up may
make them, yet the whole of Europe cannot equal the
rich ice cream of Philadelphia. / understand this
gentleman intends to open splendid cafe in New
York. that will rival any thing in Paris and that all
his ice will be received by railroad from Phi
Iade phia He intends to establish it in the Union
Club House, which is the next door TO the Athcneum
Hotel, in Broadway. The Union Club, l believe, il
in debt, bankrupt, and about breaking up. 1t was
begun few years ago BY a few empty headed parrs-
nues and has, all such institutions ought TO do in
this country degenerated from intellectual assem-
blage, to a mere gambling, gormandising, drinking
blackeg consernthat sto say, nest Of fashionable
buttsnders, who will cheat each other, but pay
tLeir debts n such establishment unfit for New
York, can beconverted into respectable elegant
cafe for the ception o, beautiful and lovely women
to taste ice cream, in warm day, how much a
change and revolution for the better, Let il be
prayed for.
One word to my Philadelphia correspondent. !
have jest received note from him appointing place
for an interview. Certain matters have pre- vented
me from complying with his wishes-but my re.
turn should be pleased to see him. but not exactly
in the way be pointed out the last. have yet his
former requestto comply with, namely the "penci"