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In 1833, the Chinese Christians, in the bishopric of Macao, amounted to 13,090, under the care of seven native priests, situated as follows:—

The salary of each native priest is eighty-two dollars yearly; travelling expenses, estimated at from forty to fifty dollars, are allowed; besides the pay of catechists, and other charges.

The college of St. Joseph, in Macao, is intended for the purpose of raising up native teachers for China. It was founded by the Jesuits, in 1730; transferred to the Propaganda, in 1784; and, in 1800, provided for