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f the many typographical errors which detract from the value of Buzeta and Bravo's _Diccionario_. Bangsa apparently means the present Bangon; Bulsnan, Bulusan; Tigbi, Tiui or Tivi; Lognoy, Lagonoy. We have corrected in the text several other names incorrectly spelled. [121] The present town of Capalonga is at the mouth of the important river Banogboc, which with its tributaries drains the western half of Camarines Norte; the lower part of the river is also known as Capalonga. [122] Chart [11] at the end of the volume gives a list of the provinces and villages of the bishopric, with the names of the incumbents of the various churches. The summary of the list is as follows: Provinces Number of Held by Held by seculars regulars curacies Camarines Sur 38 17 14 Camarines Norte 8 0 7 Albay 35 8 22 Commandancy of the islands of Masbate and Ticao 6 0 5 Tayabas 17 9 6 Total 103 34 54 [123] The extreme northeast point of Cagayan province and Luzon Island, a landmark of approach for navigators to the eastern coast. It is a promontory at the north point of Palaui Island, and is 316 feet high. [124] A chart at the end of the volume shows the various provinces and their villages, with the names of the incumbents of the curacies. Its summary is as follows: Provinces Number of Held by Held by seculars regulars curacies Cagayan 20 14 1 Nueva Vizcaya 16 11 1 Pangasinan 36 28 4 Ilocos Sur 25 11 8 Ilocos Norte 14 9 3 Abra 7 3 3 Batanes Islands 6 4 0 Total 124 80 20 [125] A comparison of the English translation of Jagor (London, 1875) with the original text reveals the fact that the translation is inaccurate in many places, and that it was done in a careless and slovenly manner. Consequently, it has been necessary to tr
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