CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS


          As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the
          incorporation by reference in this registration statement of our
          report dated January 12, 1994 included in First Commerce
          Corporation's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1993 and
          to all references to our Firm included in this registration
          statement.




                                             ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP


          New Orleans, Louisiana
          December 21, 1994