Richmond enquirer. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1815-1867, 1839-04-02
BANK OF THE UNITED STATES.

warren ~. lCoJ
AT meeting Of the Board Of Directors of the Bank
OF the isd STATES held at Their Banking House this
morning, after The ordinary business Of the day
complrt,d Nicholas BudIr Esq, President, commun
Gated 10 The Board Es intention u Tesgning his place
in the Institution aia look leave Of his colleagues in
h:rf yartc'nry, marked not only b. his usual felicity
,i expression hui sirguariy characterised by eIo
Cae!t pahHs, w:Ic wholly Irresistible among the
"i and tried lieiGshs fellow s5O!srs for The last -
yCaIs.
Upon Alr. BiiG,es withdrawal The following letter
from HIM 10 lhr Directors was presented and read:
~ tie Cp0'd If Dsc0Js 81 Ike Bank oj Tie {. States
GEHriEMks-l execute purpose winch, as you are
aware, hhv" long Iis Gaird, and which Intmaed TO
the Stockholders al their first meeting undrr the
chaTicrNt Of retiring from the direction Of the B1nH
It more than twenty years since | entered lis
service They have been years Of intense labor, and they
have earned for me right 10 claim the relaxation and
rrposc ch approaching nge and prccaToGs health
Gn.re have waited xousIy for the most appropriate
mUllen at which ! could BE- best spared; bot hitherto,
whenever have sought the retirement SO much needed
difficulty in which my service deemed useful
always ime rpos, To dc;un ne; such exisnow All
he political discussions connected with the Bank for the
las, years have ceased all its extraordinary exrrlons
oT the pros, Ufuur national ne't happily end
I'd, the Bank has returned 10 lis accustomed chan
nr!s al business in peace can, therefore, withdraw at
length without Inconvenience and do it readily
because leave The adIrs CT the Institution state Of
great prosperity, aud III The hands OF able Directors and
Oi!icers.
THIS separation from friends with whom have been
so long and ngreeabiy associated is among the most
painful acts OF M he, and pray you accept at part.
:r my sincere wishes fer the personal welfare OF YOU
alf y. RIDDLE, President.
PumAnKLruIA March 90 1889 -
Whereupnn, Manuel Eyre, Esq, motion of
Jossph il !ngrTsaiI ESQ., called TO The Chair and the
following resolutions, offered by Mr.. lngersolI,
unanimously adopted, and committee, consisting of }.
X. IngersoIl, Ambrose White, and Caleb Cope, Esqrs
appointed 20 presen, the same to Mr. Bldde:
R..n Lapa ls.r,
rigned regret, the intention Of Nh. BiGdle Withdraw
from his situation President OF the Bank Of the United
States.
For many years me best interests Of the institution
under his especial nshp, have been protected and
promoted with devoted fidelity, Unliring zeal, and shin
ing abilities In both periods OF lis corporate
il has been exposed to continued assaults and surround
ed with complicated difficulties. Power aud prejudice
have arIayed themselves against 1t active hostIlity
popular feeling and cica! influence have been e1ercIs
ed in attempts In disturb lis arrangements and
check prosperity Bnt has ceased prosper
nrc than nioncyed ard political crisis has threat
cncd the institutions Of tie country With serious loss
absolute destruction The country aud It's institutions
have oen sT?:ir"d the crisis, and they now stand
and almost unhu!t from the penis which they
have been exposed during these egentiuI periods
Guuus ,iiurls have been made, and heavy buhens have
been sustained, by the Bank OF The Uni.sd States and
the largest and most effective share of successful e1ef-
ton has been contributed BY its presiding officer.
The Board of Directors owe 1t 10 themselves and TO
deep reluctance the resignation rendered them,
record their grateful acknowedg ments n gentle
whose unrlvaIled skill in finance, unwearled devo
ton TO his duties firm and independent conduct in The
midst OF obstacles; elevated and honorable prime pies,
and and urbane department, have marked with
unialllng uniformity long and ardu0us Who
having performed so much and so faithfully, leaves the
institution with which lie is identified, prosperous all
Its relations strong in lis abilities to promote the in
teresrs Of the several comnunile, by which it is
rounded cordial in its association with sister establish.
mens, and secure in the respect and esteem Of all who
are connected with IL IN foreign well domestic in
terccurse.
!, was then moved by J. r. ngalsol Esq., that the
Board do proceed 10 The election of & director in
the place Of N. Biddc, resigned; when it appeared upon
the ballot that Thomas Dunlap unanimously elected
director 10 supply The vacancy. Mr.. Dunnps resg
nation OF his Office Second Assistant Cashier pre-
srnted 10 the Board by J. Comparatively Esq, Cashier
and accepted
Whereupon. on motion, the Board proceeded 10 the
election OF President and upon counting the ballots,
IL appeared tina, Thomas Dunlap, ESQ was unanimously
elected President Of the Bank Of the IT, s., md the
Committee were requested by the Chairman 10 inform
MIR. Dunlap Of his election and request his acceptance
oil tie appointment.
Upan taking the Chair, Mr.. Dunlap sai--
"Grncmen--l beg you 10 accept my cordial and res
pecu thanks for the confidence y0n have been pleased
rrpuse in The conferred by your sufrages
is Of The deepest responsibility feel lts weight
10 assume this prominent share in the administration OF
this great Institution in the prosperous condition OF
public affairs, and the happeSt circumstances of our
money transactions, might weIlappa the most self con.
idinG But TO olInw in instant succession gentleman
whose singular ability, firmness integrity and skill have
been devoted with unrng energy and uniform success
10 the best interests of the Stockholders and of his coun
try, for 20 consecutive years, task 10 which few II
any, be found equal. Without you! generous con-
fdencp, should shrink from it,
In pledging myself 10 fidelity zeal and nnremitting de-
vo.iun to its interests must throw myself wholly upon
you-upon the talents assIduity, discretion ard nninch
ing determination for The right which nave character
lied your Buord from lis origin. In your hands all will
be safe and in the hope bcug by your frank
support, now with unfegncd dslrust in M pow
es tender 10 you and to those represent, the best
encrge, possess in the service 10 which you have
called me-"
BOOK AND JOB PRINTING.