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generally, a layer of thick puncheons is first laid on, -- then a thick coat of mud, -- and lastly, clapboards, to prevent the mud being washed off by the rain. A small opening is made in the end, capable of admitting a man: to this a shutter is made. Thus all visible avenues through which air can find admittance, are carefully closed. Burning coals & embers are kept in the centre; or such fuel as produces little or no smoke kept burning. Were there not hundreds of living witnesses before his eyes; a white man accustomed to pure air, could scarcely believe that a salamander could exist twenty four hours in such a situation. But during the winter months many old men spend the greater part of their time in 'hot houses', and employ themselves in roasting potatoes and parching corn. Many young people, destitute of bed-clothing, find a good substitute at night in the heated air of a 'hot house'.

Every town has a house, or particular spot of ground, appropriated to dancing, holding councils and (of late) courts. This public house, (generally