New-York daily tribune., 1844-07-02
Old Kentucky-Scenery nery--Stocls--Crops-
stump Speeches-ASsociation, &c. &C.
te Correspondence OF the Editor.
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Old Kentucky-Sccnery-S -Stock--Crops-
stump Speeches-ASsociation, &c. SC
Private Correspondence OF the Editor.
CovISGToS Ky. June p, lsii.
DEAR GREELEY Since my last, | have IN
dulged in a ride ton horseback) down the eastern
bank of the Ohio into the interior Of the State OF
Kentucky. Though my chief object was to Sc
lect series of subjects for sketches Of Western
Scenery, | was by no means inattentlve to the
works of man. The difference between all that
constitutes the soil and topography of the West
and the East, can be best described by compar-
ing the two sections Of one great country TO two
farms, one Of which is under high state OF cul-
tvation, and laid out with great taste-the other,
merely worked for want of something else to do,
and without, that certainty of success which ever
attends the gigantic projects Of our great western
planters and farmers. The droves Of fat oxen
seen every where crossing our roads and streams,
would seem TO authorize the belief that John Bull,
from some lingering attachment, is determined
to exert himself in favor of our country. The
Durham breed is highly priced among us, and
the roar and gallantry Of these progenitors of the
roast beef of Old England. arc alike character
istic OF the higher class Of animals of the fast
anchored Isle The finely timbercd woods ofthis
State are worthy the poets lays. know nothing
of the woods of Great Darlington, in Mass. and
had not heard of them, should have supposed
that Bryant's beautiful Forest Hymn was penned
on the banks of the Licking, whose trees,
"massy, tall and dark, arc fit shrines for humble
worshiper to hold communion with his Maker"
The Wheat crop, it is feared, has received
al. II, al.
so much petted by modern pieccmeal reformers,
but no serious apprchenslons are expressed as to
the quantity and quality Of the coming har-
vest.
take great pleasure in walking among tho
hills of corn in my little domain carefully abstain.
ing from stepping on the outer works Of my ia
nous cheese pumpkins whose broad leaves afford
moro than dalsy's protection to the lingering
dew. drop, the Croton Of the insect tribe 1t ap-
pears to me there is a striking resemblance be-
tween the magnificent cornstalks OF Kentucky
and the kentucky riflemen in Col 1rumbulI's
famous Paintings IN the Capitol. A crop of first
rate corn is as much Il dead certainty on Ken
lucky farm, as Is shower ofr!1e balls when these
western wiIoucn Ieel inclined 10 shower copiOus.
ly on their country's foe.
The people here do not make use of 50 much
dye-Stuts, as beverage, as the people OF the
North. have seen but one drunken person
since have been here.
The City of Cincinnati is rapidly augmentlng
in population, and is, if the city papers speak
truly, becoming familiar with those disturbing
elements which destroy the character OF Ill cltle>
and foster the policy and practice OF every one
for HIMSELF and none for order, intelligence and
virtue. From what | have seen, however, am
inclined to believe that there is real cause Tor
much anxiety on this point. Contrary to my
taste, | have attended political meeting. wished
to hear Western Statesman address Western
people. Hon. CALEB B. SMITH of Indiana
spoke on the occasion. His speech was happy
mixture of truth and compliment. He condOled
with Mr.. Van Buren,, and regretted that the
Wings had lost the opportunity of doing him
Justice. Mr.. Smith is good speaker, somewhat
harsh in voice, but pointed, argumentative, and
occasionally most lclicitously witty.
Godwin's book on Association Is highly przed
here. | accidentally The other day heard gen
leman speaking OF it in the highest terms OF
commentator.
Be not skcptical touching what am now
about to relate. Observing my chickens scratch
ing over my beds in the garden, it occurred to me
that this inclination might be turned to good ac-
count By the agency of little food early IN
the morning became familiar with them and
induced them to follow me to the garden in which
spend an hour every morning in exterminatlng
the weeds soon played old scratch with my
hoe and rake on the face Of mother earth, and
then invited my groups of bipeds to commence
the work of exterminating the worms and H.
sects which prey upon the crops. They fell to-
pel nell, being first led on by a few grains OF
bruised corn, and proved themselves worthy Of
immediate organization into group. Tom, tnt
rooster, is at the head of the sacred legion. This
mark of distinction was conferred on account o
his daring galIantry in gobbllng down the cut
| worm, the Alta of the garden 1t is worthy o.
remarking that our little horde soon showed ar
inclination for change of occupation, and here
was striking illustration OF the soundness OF tht
| observations Of the greatest Philosopher OF mod
| ern time. They proved themselves excellent sol
ders when attracted to the field, and retired with
the honors of war, having, like all vlctors, ap
propriatcd to their own use the spos.
Governor Morchead and other eminent States
men are in the field making great preparation:
for the ensuing election. | am inclined to thlnt
it will eo hard with the Democratic party. Al
though the mighty ones among them profess uni
ty of faith in the bonds of party, my own oPln
ion is that the food of the party has become
musty and the water bracklsh; that although
the officers OF the ship may be pleased with thel
state. rooms and cabin fare, the men before TIT
mast grow sullen and mutnously inclined Hs'
Mr.. Calhoun been the choice of tho Democrac.
the contest would have been spirited and brilliant
should have felt inclined to break lance witt
the friend., of Mr.. Clay; but it is otherwise, an
[ feel extremely pacific, and almost confident
Clay's election. - -. ,,,,,,r, pv
Yours truly, t. w. NHIILtf