we acknowledge our indebtedness and tender our thanks; particularly the Rt. Rev. B. B. Smith, D. D., of Frankfort, Bishop of the Diocese of Kentucky of the Episcopal Church; Rt. Rev. Wm. McClosky, D. D., of Louisville, Bishop of the Diocese of Louisville of the Roman Catholic Church; Drs. Humphrey and Wilson, of Louisville, ministers of the Presbyterian Church; Rev. Thomas Marshall, of Green County, minister of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church; Rev. John James, of Columbia, Adair County, minister of the Baptist Church; Dr. McDaniel, of Greensburg, circuit minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church South; Mrs. Elizabeth H. Scott, for a sketch of her father's life; the Rev. Isaac Hodgen, of the Baptist Church; Mrs. Judy Wakefield, daughter of Creed Haskins, deceased; Rev. W. K. Asbill, of Columbia, of the Christian Church; Hon. John B. Huston and Rev. James H. Mulligan, of Lexington; General Walter C. Whitaker, of Louisville; Christopher Graham, M. D., of Louisville.

I have ever thought that the way to spend most profitably our leisure moments was by the perusal of good books, and especially historical works; and of these, the first to be preferred, aside from the Bible, is the history of our own State and country. I have endeavored so to arrange the work as to make it not only a pleasing and interesting study, but instructive also; and if I have succeeded in ever so small a degree in redeeming from oblivion any mementoes of the past. which deserve a place in history, my highest expectations will have been accomplished. Multum in parvo have been my watch-words; and I have consequently contracted the statements of facts and events as much as possible, so as to render the book of such size and price as to be accessible to all, even those of small pecuniary means.

WM. B. ALLEN.

INDEX.

CHAPTER I.

PAGE.

Boundaries and Situation-Face of the Country-Surroundings of Fayette
County-Southeastern Portion of the State Mountainous, &c.-Tim-
ber of the State-Springs-Ohio River, and other Principal Rivers
of Kentucky-Their Situation, &c.-Iron Ore-Lead Ore-Salt Water
-Sandstone-Nitrate of Lime-Saltpetre-Mineral Springs-Organ-
ic Remains-Fossil Remains-Blue Limestone-Bones of Quadrupeds
-Big Bone Lick-Mastodon-Peale's Museum-Soil, Character of
Manners and Customs in Early Settlement-Amusements and Feel-
ings-Their Fare-Christian Observances-Clothing-Table Furni-

ture-Food-Dress-Forts and Cabins.........

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CHAPTER II.

Earliest condition of Kentucky-Tribes of Indians which disputed first
Settlement-Monuments of a Superior Race-First Visits to Ken-
tucky-Col. George Croughan-Daniel Boone's first Visit-Col. James
Knox's Visit-Gen. George Washington's Visit-Thomas Bullitt's
Visit-James Harrod erects Log Cabins at Harrodsburg-Boones-
borough, foundation of laid-Boone's Family arrive in Kentucky
-Simon Kenton erects a Cabin and raises Corn-Arrival of three
more Ladies-Calloway and Logan arrive with their Families-Misses
Calloway's Capture by the Indians-Colonel George Rodgers Clark's
First Visit-Kentucky formed a County of Virginia-First Court
held at Harrodsburg-Forts Assailed-Kentucky invaded by Indians
and Canadians-Boone Captured while making Salt-His Escape-
Captain Duquesne attacks Boonesborough-Clark's Expedition against
British Posts-Louisville, foundation laid-Robert Patterson erects
Block Houses at Lexington-Occupying Claimant Law passed-Ken-
tucky divided into three Counties-Indian Hostilities renewed-Estill
Killed-Hostilities ceased for a time in 1783-Settlements advanced
rapidly-Kentucky erected into a District-Dry Goods Store at Louis-
ville-Gen. James Wilkinson visits Kentucky-Life of Daniel Boone,
sketch of Simon Kenton, sketch of Col. George Rodgers Clark,
sketch of Benjamin Logan, sketch of--Also James Harrod, Anthony
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PAGE.

Wayne, James Sandusky, John Lancaster, Col. William Whitley,
Robert McAfee, James Estill, Col. William Russell, Col. Richard
Henderson, Stephen Trigg, Col. John Todd, John Howard, John
Bradford, Capt. William Hardin, John Breckinridge-List of other
names distinguished in Kentucky History..

CHAPTER III.

Independent Government of Kentucky Favored by Spain as well as by
Leading Men of Kentucky-Nine Conventions within eight years, with
a view of Admission into the Union-Account of their Meetings and
Action-Efforts to separate Kentucky from the Union-Don Gardo-
qui, Connelly-Spanish and British Intrigues in Kentucky-Indians
Troublesome-Expedition of Clark-General Wilkinson Obtains Per-
mit to Import Tobacco for Spanish King's Stores at New Orleans-
Kentucky an Independent State, June 1st, 1792-First Constitution
Formed-Isaac Shelby First Governor-Commissioners to fix the
Capital-Frankfort Selected-Legislature-First Session-New Coun-
ties Formed-Governor Shelby-Sketch of Treaty with Spain to Navi-
gate Mississippi to Ocean, and Deposit at New Orleans-Spain In-
triguing up to 1806-Thomas Power-Benjamin Sebastian-Colonel
Gayoso-Carondelet in 1797-His Scheme Unfolded-Disposition by
Spain to Violate Treaty-Powers Escapes-Aaron Burr's First Visit
to Kentucky-Visits again in Spring of 1806-Plan of his Southern
Enterprise-The Cause-Duel with Alexander Hamilton-Blenner-
hasset-General Adair-Newspaper "Western World"-Burr De-
nounced as a Traitor-Joseph H. Davis-Burr's Prosecution and Trial
-Popular Current-Burr Acquitted-His Death-Sebastian Resigned
-Inquiry as to Judge Innis-James Garrard Second Governor-His
Administration-Dissatisfaction with the Constitution-New Consti-
tution of 1799-Garrard Re-elected Governor-Treaty with Spain Vio-
lated-Mr. Monroe Minister to France-Purchase of Louisiana from
Bonaparte-Sketch of Governor Garrard-Christopher Greenup Elect-
ed Governor-Sketch of his Life-Scott Elected Governor-Sketch
of his Life-John Allen.............

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CHAPTER IV.

Isaac Shelby Elected Governor a Second Time-He Enters the Field in
Person in the War of 1812-Defeat of Raisin-The Fall of John Allen
at Raisin-General Dudley; his Defeat-Battle of Tippecanoe-Fall
of Joseph H. Davies-Battle of Mississinaway-Fort Stephenson—
Battle of Thames-Victory of New Orleans-Battle of Erie-Tecum-

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seh-Moravian Towns on the River Thames-Colonel Richard M.
Johnson wounded-Tecumseh Killed-Proctor Fled-General Jack-
son at New Orleans-George Madison Elected Governor-His Death
-Gabriel Slaughter Acted as Governor-New Election Question
-Governor Madison, Sketch of-John Pope-Sketch of Governor
Slaughter-Independent Banks, Forty Odd Chartered - Twelve
Months' Replevy Law - Commonwealth Bank Chartered-Party
Names in Kentucky-Judge Clark's Decision-Summoned before
the Legislature-Denunciation of Court of Appeals--Their Firm-
ness-Judges of the Court of Appeals Summoned before Legisla-
ture-Victory for the Judges-Reorganizing Act Passed-Great
Excitement-Robert Wickliffe Denounces Relief Party-New Court
Organized-Both Courts Continued to Hold Sessions-Names of
Parties at that Time-Array of Parties at that Time-Old Court
Triumphant-General John Adair Elected Governor-His Oppo-
nents-General Adair, Sketch of-General Joseph Desha Elected
Governor-A Sketch of his Life-New Party Names Assumed--
Election Excitement in 1828-Metcalfe and Barry Opponents for Gov-
ernor-Metcalfe Elected-His Administration - Breathitt Elected
Governor over Buckner-Sketch of Breathitt-His First Public
Speech-Removal of his Father to Kentucky..................

CHAPTER V.

James Clark elected Governor-Sketch of his Life-Robert P. Letcher
elected Governor-Sketch of his Life-William Owsley elected Gov-
ernor--Sketch of his Life-John J. Crittenden elected Governor-
Sketch of his Life-Sketch of James T. Morehead-Sketch of Charles
A. Wickliffe-Beriah Magoffin elected Governor-Sketch of his Life-
Acting Governor Robinson-Thomas E. Bramlette elected Governor
-Sketch of his Life-John L. Helm elected Governor-Sketch of his
Life-Mrs Governor Helm-Ben. Hardin Helm-Hon. H. W. Bruce
--Thomas Hays-John W. Stevenson acting Governor-Elected at
Regular Election-Sketch of his Life-Successor of Thomos L. Mc-
Creery in U. S. Senate-Hon. P. H. Leslie, acting Governor until Au-
gust Election, 1871, when Election takes place regularly..................

CHAPTER VI.

The Antiquities, Curiosities, Minerals, &c., of Adair County-Of Barren
County Of Boone County-Of Bourbon County-Of Bracken Coun-
ty-Of Bullitt County--Of Carroll County-Of Clinton County-
Of Cumberland County-Of Edmonson County-Of Grayson County

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Of Green County-Of Greenup County-Of Garrard County-Of
Hancock County-Of Hart County-Of Henry County--Of Kenton
County Of Larue County-Of Laurel County-Of Lewis County-
Of Lincoln County-Of Meade County-Of Mercer County-Of Mc-
Cracken County-Of Montgomery County-Of Nicholas County
-Of Nelson County-Of Owen County-Of Pendleton County --Of
Rockcastle County-Of Union County-Of Woodford County-Of
Warren County-Of Whitley County.............

CHAPTER VII.

Centennial Celebration at Camp Knox; Great Crowd in Attendance;
Bountiful Repast; Speaking on the Occasion--Long Hunters, Visit
of--Colonel James Knox-Doctor Walker-Christopher Gist-George
Croughan-Colonel James Smith--John Findley-General George
Washington visits Kentucky; Account of same--Boone and Knox-
James Stewart-Green River-Friendship of an Indian-Mt. Gilead
-Skin-house Branch-Return of Long Hanters--Immense Immigra-
tion-Surveyors in the Country-Earliest Settlers in Green, Names
of Cane Creek Fort-Indian Annoyances-Colonel William Whit-
ley-Nickajack Towns; their Capture-Troubles ended in Southern
Kentucky Long Hunters revisit Kentucky - Encampment near
Bowlinggreen--Names Cut upon Beech Trees-William Skaggs, In-
cidents of; his Death..........

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CHAPTER VIII.

Counties of Kentucky; When Formed; County-seats-Population and
Increase-First Constitution of Kentucky-Where Convention was
Held-Names of the Members and Counties Represented--Frankfort
the Seat of Government-Convention met in 1799 to form New, or
Second Constitution-Members Composing that Body and Counties
Represented-Third Constitution Ratified 11th of June, 1850-Coun-
ties Represented-The Congress of 1776, which Declared Indepen-
dence-Its Author-Declaration-States Represented and Names of
Members-Confederation of the Thirteen Original States; Ratifica
tion of—States Represented and Names of Members-Names of Presi-
dents and Vice Presidents of United States-Date of Adoption of
United States Constitution-When Ratified by the Several States-
Electors of Presidents, &c., of United States in Kentucky from her
Admission-Their Names and who they Voted for-Population of
Kentucky, with Increased Per Cent. from 1820 to 1870-Speakers of
the House of Representatives of United States from Kentucky—