The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1854-05-11

instant, was a type Of the genuine Ameri
can character-spt, selfe.relying, an
fertile in natural resources. He was bor
in Virginia, OF one Of its old families
Some early pranks, Of whimsical bu
innocent kind, gained him the characte
OF an 'unlucky boy,'-prone to all kind
of mischief The harsh treatment h
experienced in consequence stung him t
the quick. lie considered himself mis-
understood and undervalued. in g
from home said he. 'and shift for myself
There was at that time in Virginia rag
for emigration to Kentucky. He hat
heard wonders of that country, and o
the glorious, independent lie Of the hun
ters who ranged its forests and lived BY
the rifle. He determined to go there ant
adopt that mode Of life. His father con
sidered it the passing caprice Of boy
being little aware Of his wounded spri
and Of the dogged resolution of his char
acter. Finding, however, that he was
not to be moved either persuasion OF
remonstrance he gave 10 his humor
trusting that hide AfoNgR experience
would soon bring him home again. He
even gave him well.filled purse TO assist
him on his wayfaring. The hunter in
embryo asked for horse and servant.
"A horse why you would not 60 a
mile without racing him and breaking
your neck and, as to a servant, you can,
not take care of yourself, much less Of
| him. s ru r.......s. ....-. .
How am | to travel there?'
'Why, | suppose you are man enough
to travel on foot
lie spoke jeStingly, little thinking the
lad would take him at his word; but the
latter was thoroughly piqued in respect to
the enterprise. so he pocketed the purse,
made up his pack, and girded up his loins
for the journey. l.'.
when will you come back!' asked his
sister, as she hung round his neck weep.
ing.
Never, by Heavens! till | come back
a member of Congress from Kentucky
| am determined to show that am rot the
tail.end of the family .... ..........
Such was the launch forth in life Of 6
youth but little way in his teens. Lii:
pedestrian journey had its hardships. Ht
was at one time in danger of being stop
ped as a runaway apprentice; after which
he avoided houses as much as possible
lighting fire at night in some wood OF
ravine, and sleepiDg before it in hunter
style. 49,. .r
At length he arrived at Brownsville
legweary ,wayworn, and in shabby plight
having camped out for several nights
The landlord Of the inn was unwilling to
receive vagrant boy beneath his roof;
he was about 10 turn him off, when his
vile interiered.
Where can you be going, my lad?'
said she.
10 Kentucy.'
What are you going there ior!'
To hunt
She looked earnestly at him for mo-
ment or two. Have you mother living?
said she at length.
No, madam; she has been dead fol
some time'
4 thought SO, said she warmly knew
il you had mother living, you would
not be here.'
From that moment the good woman
treated him during his sGourn with a
woman's kindness
Embarking at Wheeling, on flat,bot-
toned boat, called broad hOrn,' he float.
ed down the Ohio past Cincinnati, then a
mere group of log cabins, and the site
of Louisville, where then stood a solitary
house, until, after voyage of several
days, he landed near the mouth of Green
river, and struck for the interior Of Ken
lucky. lie had relations in Lexington
and other settled places, but he resolved
ty keep clear Of them all, being resolute-
Iy bent on making his own way in the
world without assistance or control. So
he made for the widest part of the coun.
try. camping out at night, and supping on
wild turkey which he had shot. In the
midst of the wilderness he was accosteG
by man in hunting dress. ."
'Where are you from! said the latter.
From Richmond D.
What in Old VirginnyF
'The Same
'How on earth did you get hereF
i landed at Green river from broad
horn.
And where are your companionSP
Il have none.
Where are you agoingP
ANY where
'What have you come here for!
TO hunt
Well cried the other. laughing,
you'll make real hunter. there's no
mstaking that. But come 60 home with
me; my name is Bill Smither; live not
far off; stay with me awhile, and III
teach you how TO hunt
This was his first introduction 10 hunt
ing, lte, He soon became expert in
wood craft and was great tavorite
among the hunters Of Kentucky. te
remained among them until, from the
influx ofpopulation, game became scarce,
and until, probably, he had satisfied the
hunting humor. He now began to think
he was fit for something better than TO car
ry gun on his shoulder day after day,