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39 old bass mat, &c. This is to prevent the grosser parts of the materials from getting in and stopping up the channel, intended only for the leys to run in. Stop up the pipe, or hole in the cave, with a pin, about which ought to be lapt a piece of paper to keep all close.

These preparations now accomplished, we proceed to what is generally termed,

SETTING A CAVE.

The principal object here to be observed, is to mix the compound well together, previous to putting into the cave. The first backet or two should be very gently laid upon the covered drain, or bottom of the cave. This will secure the straw, or mat, from being disturbed afterwards, by throwing in the rest of the materials.