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BOOTAN. 
From Chong an ardent spirit is obtained by distillation, here termed 
Arra, which is fiery, and powerfully inebriating. 
Apparatus used for the distillation of Arra, from the liquor 
termed Chong. 
A. An earthen vessel, in which the prepared Chong is placed immediately over the fire. 
B. Another without a bottom. 
C. A smaller earthen vessel, which is the recipient. 
D. An iron bason filled with cold water, renewed occasionally as it grows warm, 
may be termed the condenser. 
e e e Three cross staves of wood on which the recipient is placed. 
The junction of the three vessels A, B, and D, being secured with cotton bandages 
and clay lute ; a fire is lighted under A, which contains the Chong. The spirit arises 
through B, is condensed upon the convex bottom of the bason D, and the spirit Arra 
is received into the smaller vessel C. 
/ The fire-place, gggg Openings over the fire for the reception of a similar apparatus. 
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