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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