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.

LONDON :

SAMPSON LOW, MARSTON, SEARLE, & RIVINGTON,
CROWN BUILDINGS, 188 FLEET STREET,
H A RT FOR D :

THE J. B. B.U R R P U B LIS III N G COMPANY.

1877.