Penny

(Maryland), a copper coin of the value of two cents, coined in England by Lord Baltimore in 1659, and i ued in Maryland the same year. The obverse or face of this penny was stamped with a profile bust of Lord Baltimore. The reverse contained a ducal coronet upon which were erected two masts, each bearing a flying pennant with the legend Denarium: Terrze-Mariz. This coin was i ued simultaneously with the Maryland shilling. Penobscot Expedition, 1779. About 900 men were sent out from Boston against a British post on the Penobscot. A combined land and naval attack was planned. The land force debarked and gallantly a aulted the fort. Owing to disagreement between the commanders, the marines did not support them, and a British fleet now appearing on the scene forced all a ailants to retire. It was an unfortunate affair. The commander, Salt on stall, and the generals, Lowell and Wads worth,; were publicly censured. Pensacola, F1a., was first settled by French colonists about 1696 and came into the po e ion of the Spaniards in 1699. It fell alternately into the hands of the French, Spaniards and British until finally captured by the Spaniards in 1781. This Spanish post, though neutral, allowed the British to enlist there Indians against the United States in the War of 1812 and to make the town a rendezvous for British forces. General Jackson with 4,000 men advanced from Fort Montgomery, and on November 6, 1814, demanded from the Spanish Governor po e ion of the forts. This was refused, and early next day Jackson stormed the i town. The forts were at once surrendered and the British driven from the harbor. This prompt action on Jackson's part prevented another Indian war, drove the British from an important point, and punished the Spanish for their violation of the laws of neutrality. Jackson again took po e ion of the town in 1818. In 1819 it became a part of the United States. At the beginning of the Civil War the navy yard and adjacent forts were seized by the Confederates, and later several engagements occurred with the Federal forces. 82