They were very fond of fishing, shooting, and riding, and were lavishly hospitable.

They sought to have their children well taught, not only in letters but in social accomplishments like dancing; and at the proper season they liked to visit the Virginian watering-places, where they met "genteel company" from the older States, and lodged in good taverns in which "a man could have a room and a bed to himself." [Footnote: Letter of a young Virginian, L.Butler, April 13, 1790.

_Magazine of Amer.
Hist.,_ i., 113.] An agreement entered into about this time between one of the Clarks and a friend shows that Kentuckians were already beginning to appreciate the merits of neat surroundings even for a rather humble town-house.

This particular house, together with, the stable and lot, was rented for "one cow" for the first eight months, and two dollars a month after that--certainly not an excessive rate; and it was covenanted that everything should be kept in good repair, and particularly that the grass plots around the house should not be "trod on or tore up." [Footnote: Draper MSS.Wm.Clark Papers.

Agreement between Clark and Bagley, April 1, 1790.] Interest in Politics.
All Kentuckians took a great interest in politics, as is the wont of self-asserting, independent freemen, living under a democratic government.