PREFACE. IN presenting an edition of the History of Maryland, revised and adapted to the use of schools, the author cannot refrain from expressing his acknowledgments for the generous reception which the larger volume met with from the public. The desire, so frequently expressed, that a cheaper edition should be issued, adapted to the use of schools, has led to the publication of the present work. Much new matter has been added, and many abbreviations made, to render the book more appropriate for schools, especially those in operation under the present school system of the State. The main object has been, throughout, to present a faithful picture of the history of Maryland, and, at the same time, as far as possible, to avoid exciting the youthful mind of the pupil by the contemplation of religious or political contentions. In this delicate and laborious duty, the author has received great assistance from two gentlemen of experience, long connected with the management of the public schools of Baltimore, Dr. John F. Monmonier, President of the Board of Commissioners, and the Rev. J. N. M'Jilton, Treasurer, who, anxious for the introduction of a history of Maryland into the public schools of the State, kindly undertook the revision of the work, and by whom the greater portion of the abbreviations have been either made or suggested. The author takes this occasion to return them his thanks for the interest they have taken in the work. FREDERICK, July 4th, 1850. CONTENTS. INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER. Discovery of America... Difference in Character of the People of English and Spanish America... Sebastian Cabot discovers North America. He touches on Maryland.. Verazzini passes the mouth of the Chesapeake...... Virginia Settled.. Capt. John Smith Explores the Chesapeake. Pago 14 15 15 ....... 16 16 ........... 16 ....... 17 18 20 21 21 22 24 24 Second and third Charters of the Virginia Company. 26 .......... 27 30 ...... 31 33 34 34 37 Leonard Calvert's Treaty with the Indians.. ........ The Founding of St. Mary's..... Colony visited by Governor Harvey of Virginia. The Indians of Saint Mary's..... CHAPTER III. Success of Parliament over the King in England... Its Effects in Maryland.. Claiborne's and Ingle's Rebellion.. Governor Calvert takes refuge in Virginia. The Rebels subdued and order restored.. Death of Leonard Calvert, first Governor of Maryland.. Thomas Green, Governor...... CLAIBORNE'S AND INGLE'S REBELLION. Page 58 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 67 69 ......... 71 72 75 76 79 80 Liberty of Conscience.. The Puritans received in the Province. Reduction of Maryland.... 82 83 85 87 88 Seneca Indians infest the Frontier... Complaints against the Proprietary Government. Church of England established by law. Contest with the Proprietary.... Removal of the Government from St. Mary's to Annapolis |