PREFACE. In this work the author has endeavored to compress together, in a popular form, such events in the history of Maryland as would interest the general reader, and to give a simple narration of the settlement of the colony; its rise and progress; its troubles and revolutions; as well as the long periods of peace and serenity, which beautified its early days: to picture the beginning, the progress, and the happy conclusion of the war of independence-the fortitude and valor of the sons of Maryland upon the field, and their wisdom in council. He has, therefore, dwelt upon those portions of the revolutionary battles, alone, in which they bore a conspicuous part. From the close of that war, and the adoption of the constitution of the United States,mingling and identifying the most important parts of the history of the State, with that of the nation-he has only attempted to sketch out a few of the results, which have denoted its progress and prosperity, avoiding carefully, as unsuited to the object of his labors, the strifes and contentions of parties, however interesting a portion of its political history they may present. In conclusion, he tenders his acknowledgements to the president and other officers and members of the Maryland Historical Society, for the uniform kindness with which they have at all times afforded him access to their archives, and facilitated his researches among their valuable collections. FREDERICK, January 1, 1849. CONTENTS. Sebastian Cabot discovers North America.. Verazzini passes the mouth of the Chesapeake... Virginia Settled.... Capt. John Smith Explores the Chesapeake.. Sir George Calvert...... Pago Prepares to Found Maryland.. ....... His Death...... The Charter Issues to his Son Cecilius.... .............. 59 Claiborne's and Ingle's Rebellion... Governor Calvert takes refuge in Virginia. The Rebels subdued and order restored.. The Puritans received in the Province. Lord Baltimore attempts to recover the Province... Execution of the Prisoners by the Puritans... THE PROTESTANT REVOLUTION. Peace and Prosperity..... Population-New Counties-Cities. Negro Slaves. Tobacco Trade..... The Friends... Seneca Indians infest the Frontier.. ....... |