OF

NORTH AMERICA,

BEING

A CONCISE ACCOUNT OF THE IMPORTANT EVENTS IN THE

UNITED STATES, THE BRITISH PROVINCES

AND MEXICO,

FROM THEIR DISCOVERY DOWN TO THE PRESENT TIME,

(1492-1876.]

SHOWING

THE STEPS IN THEIR POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS, SOCIAL, LEGISLATIVE,

AND INDUSTRIAL PROGRESS.

With Mustrations, and a Carefully Prepared Index for Reference.

LONDON:

SAMPSON LOW, MARSTON, SEARLE, & RIVINGTON,

CROWN BUILDINGS, 188 FLEET STREET.

HARTFORD:

THE J. B. BURR PUBLISITING COMPANY.