Revised Jun 22 2021
A BANK was set on foot a few years since at Pitcairn. The dollars, which were not very numerous, were allowed to accumulate for a time, partly with the object of purchasing a vessel. But the plan did not answer, and the several deposits were returned to their owners. The islanders have, however, found means to contribute from their humble resources to the funds of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel. In each of the years 1854, 1855, and 1856, they have subscribed according to their ability; their last annual benefaction having been upwards of forty dollars.