Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1867-03-17
OPENING OF THE CITIZENS
BANK.
A Grand JeIIifcation Of the
Friends OF the Institute.
An Immense ASSemblage.
TOaSts, Speeches and Sen
timentS.

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The crowd was so great from ten Il
twelve O'Clock that the representatives
all classes of society present searcel
; found room to lift the " flowing glasses
to their lips; and such was the densene
Of the human tide passing in and OF
that one was reminded Of a nations
fair. The eonfectionsries and "substaI
, tiais" spread out ~purposely by frien
Speeht, as well as the viands and liquor
were of the choicest quality, and SCENE
to be relished by the guests q the Ban
with the utmost g'tstO. Everybod
wished success to the institution, an
hoped that its officers would reap a ric
harvest in their new field of enterprise
After the great throug had subsidized, an
a party of prominent gentlemen ha
been allowed an opportunity to thin
and talk as well a eat and drink, tn
most interesting and social feature of tn
entertainment opened by Alderman
Shaw proposing, in a A." bumper" tn
{" Health of P. T. Hughes, Esq.
President Of the Citizens Uniol
Bank" Mr.. Hughes responded il
q few words, thanking the Assem-
blage for the confidence they felt in thu
success of the new institution, anC
hoping he would frequently have thI
pleasure of witnessing their presence a
its counter. Mr.. Barnes proposed, "Tht
Citizens Unions bank of discount, bu.
ma1 it never be discounted" Mr. Bui
lock responded, and concluded by offer
ing "the health of Senator ]. w
Smith, The senator replied in q felieit'
Gus manner, remarking that when the
/ citizens of Memphis came to read the
| journal of the legislature Of Tennessee,
they would find that for all good bills
he had voted Eyes," and foE al
bad bills "no." [Applause.l The
" health Of Senator Macfarlan" was
drank in a flowing bowl ;" and the
Senator, in acknowledging the eompli-
ment, stated that as a representative Of
the people he had endesvored, in con-
junction with Senator Smith, to oppose
the mad schemes of the ruling faction in
the State Assembly. Alderman Shaw"
was proposed and drank with a 4" tiger"
The Alderman said that in his official
capacity he had always endeaved to do
what was best for the citizens Of Mem
phis be was in favor Of keeping down
all snimosities, and working st~renuously
for the good Of the general public. 1.-THE
Press was responded toby Mr.. J.B. Syn
mott, " for epresentstives-Hons. W. w.
Coleman and Dan Able H-was gusffed
amid loud cheers, followed by 3 " tiger"
Mr.. Bullock proposed the "heslth Of Mr..
Cash :" and Mr.. Cash in reply said that
Bullock always commanded Cash"
Frank r. Richards, our FlOater, " re-
eeived due honOrs, and was responded+o
very handsomely by Mr.. r. in a few
remarks touching his course in the Leg
islature. "Sherif Winters" received a
bumper" and being called on, said that
like General Grant, all big men never
made speeches. Applause and laughter.
lA6 NaouAGA VI Adb CAAALEAA1 SANDA
BankU brought Mr.. Barrett to his feet.
He said he was a Temperance man"
and could not drink; but he
thought the institution of which
he was an officer would be a credit to the
city. "The President Of gas company "
brought out Mr.. Williamson, who said
that in whatever enterprise Irishmen
embarked they always put their hearts
into it and made it a success. 1.-THE
President Of the GsyOsO gas company"
turned up John Donovan, who stated
that in the course Of time he might be
enabled to give them " better light" To
the toast OF the Home Insurance com
pany" Alderman Boiling replied that
he hoped the Citizens Uuion would
be the recipient of all the money
in the Ety except what went
into the6SOme Insurance. Laughter.
The "bsaIth Of NJ. @. Galloway, of the
Avalanche" was responded to, in his
absence, by Col. Bullock, who Endorsed
our coafere of the quill as a high-toned
gentleman and the sterling advocate of
the peoples rights. "The Memphis
drew a brilliant response from Col.
who paid eloquent tributes to the
greatness and patriotism Of some of Ire
lands sons, among them O'COnnell,
Grattan, Erskine and Curran. He knew
the Citizens Bank would be successful,
because its officers were men of
honor and enterprise. Mr.. M.
D. L. Stewart gave as a toast,
IA The Citizens Union Bank-Union
.nseperable - citizenship universal -
which was drank amid loud
huzzas. 1.-THE Aldermen Of Memphis,
who have placed city scrip on a par with
yreenbscks," elected a hearty response
rom Alderman Powers. "Our Teuton
was responded to by DR.. Hoch
becoming terms. The last, though
not least, toast was "John Don
ivan, long may he live" to
which Mr.. Donovan replied in a neat
'peeeh, thanking the assemblsge for the
expression Of their high opinion in refer
,nee to the officers Of the new institu-
ion which had opened under such favor
Ible auspices. Indeed, We never saw a
hilarious or better pleased crowd;
md il the opening is any indication of
he general qualification of the estab-
ishment of a new financial institution
n our midst, we are sure the Citizens'
Union bank viii prosper. Its officers at
resent are P. T. Hughes, president
w. Wiekersham, vice-president
Barrett, cashier; P. T. Hughes,
w. Wiekersham, John Bullock, J. j.
John Donovan, directors; j. A.
!. Smith, teller; Thomas Sullivan, book
1eeper. Each one of these gentIemen
re well qualified for their positions, and
will no doubt be obliging and accommo-
Iating to all classes of the community
Who may have transactions with them.
Cor the present, our space forbids q lon
,er notice, and must conclude by direct
ng the readers attention to the card Of
he Citizens Union Bank in another
SHOOTING AFFAIR.-Tbe Allen house,
the corner of Washington a%ndSecond
.treets, was yesterday the scene Of a
mall interchange Of eivilities between
dessrs. Bell and Relia. 1t appears that
ne Of the parties had addressed a note
o a lady in the house, which was re-
eived by the wife of the other belIiger-
and when the two met at dinner au
~ltercation ensued, during which Bell
ushed or kicked Relia down stairs.
'everal shots we're exchanged, and Bell
ot through the ear. The affair was
settled. A larger number were
rightened but nobody hurt.
A RUEAwAY.-The horses attached TO
loaded lumber wagon started from
econd street, nesr Madison, scattering
be load, which consisted Of lumber,
roraiscuousIy. Two white man and a