The Hartford herald. [volume] (Hartford, Ky.) 1875-1926, 1877-11-28

ture steamboats, and testing their success
on the frog ponds around Bardstown, and
whose invention proved . material sue
cess for Robert Fulton on the Hudson,
after the idea had partially succeeded on
the Schuykill at John Fitch's suggestion.
Eoch Boone wssa tall man, straight
and erect, like an Indian, quite laxative,
and detailed his "hair-breadth 'scapes
and imminent perils' with becoming
mo,ieay. soberness, esrnestness, and
seeming truthiulness.
"Uncle Johnny Miller" a. he lie famil>
isrly known. who lives near the Nslsoa
Furnace, in Lsrus county, knew him
well. and doubtless has heard Enoch re-
lSe the early history Of his father,
Squire Boone, and his uncle Daniel.
Judge Fitch, who resides in Garnetts-
vile. in Meade county, remembers many
incidents which we're related 10 him BY
his fsther-in>law as coming from Squire
Boone, who broaght the Boone families to
Kentucky. and Who was the faithful com.
psnion through so many years of toll and
danger Of Daniel Boone, the great hunter
Of Kentucky.
have no doubt but that these state
nents can be substsntisted and verified.
That Daniel Boone was never wounded in
a fight with the Indians; that Squire
Boone was wounded eight times, and had
as many balls in him when he died, and
that he CSquirs) Was not shot and scalp
ed. as stated in Collins History OF Ken
lucky.
Furthermore, that Enoch was the first
male child born in the State, and that he
detailed these facts as they were related
to him by his father, and all Of which
can be we'll substantiated BY CORRIDORS.
tive circumstances and dates, so IS not to
admit Of much doubt.
I have written these things for the two
fold purpose that certain historic facts
may be placed upon the record, and to
call the attention OF the historian to the
parties whose names are here mentioned,
from whose corroborstive evidence may
be obtained fully substantisting these as
sertions.
They may be suggestive OF an inquiry
which will, when fully pursued. develop
some Of the moet entertaining and inter-
esting incidents which occurred in the
early days. Who will give to rs de-
tailed and truthful sketch ofthe days fat
boating, when those sturdy pioneers Of
commerce had 10 purchase a pony at
1.-THE Natchsz," on which they packed
their treasure received for their commod-
tiles and walk back to "Canetucky"
through the Indian nation, There are
yet living some Of those old pioneers who
can and will detail these adventures, and
which will always be read with the deep
est interest
NV CNgE uICamHI VI any
more romantic or thrillingIy suggestive
scenes than the one fact detailed hereof
the two brothers. Daniel and Squire, sit,
ting by their lonely camp fire in the wilds
Of "Csnetucky," talking OF their hard
ships and tolls and feeling their privs-
tons. and signing for the tender and mes
neric ministration Of those whom nstur.
and God had made nearest and dearest 70
tbsm-of their final determination to
have their families with them OF casting
lots who should 60 and who should re-
main, and finally Of their separation and
their reunion in the six months, and the
JOY consequent theretoi
Should some artist portray this truly
thrilling and dramatic scene on canvass,
Kentucky will do honor to Genius by
placing his work upon the walls Of her
legislative halls, and, 10 the language Of
Gov. Norshesd, applied to Daniel Boone,
resting on the solid advantages Of his
services to his country, his fame will sur
vive, when the achievements of greatly
h" superior in rank and intellect, will be
forgotten" W.
Having read the communication Of W. =,
in the Nelson County record, Of Nov. Sth,
1877. headed "Caintucky, it recalls to my
mind n visit mvself and vifs mad. In