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What Shall We Eat.

Economy is virtue at any time. Now
with majority of people, it becomes a I e.
cessity. "What shall we eat what shall we
drink? and wherewithal shall we be cloth.
ed?' are questions that require great deal
Of severe thought and some anxious care to
give them practical solution. OF two articles
OF food, both equally nu,ritiye, but one cost
ing three or four times as much as the other,
1t is mauiiestly the part of economy to choose
the cheaper. OF two articles of the same
cost, but one three fold more nutritve than
the other, by far the cheaper is that which
will do the most to repair the waste in the
system, and keep up its strength and vigor
The quality of the food is of quite as much
consequence as its quantity.
DR.. Hall, in a late number of his Journal OF
Health, says the cheapest articles of food at
present prices. are bread especially corn
meall, butter, molasses, beans and rice. He
shows that rs cents worth of -four at cents
per pound, contains as much nourishment as
81, Is worth of roast beef at 25 cents per
pound, and that pint Of white beans, cost
ing cents, has the same amount of nutri-
ment as IL pounds Of beef at % cents per
pound, or In other words, the roast beef diet
is teeire times as expensive as the beans.
Furthermore, a pound of Indian meal will 60
as far as pound Of fine -four, costing nearly
twice as much. Here are some of the COM
mon articles Of food, showing the amount of
nutriment contained, and the time required
for digestion:
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Fire in Washburn.

The Loyal Sunrise gives the following par
ticulars OF the destruction OF nearly the en-
tire village of Washburn, in Aroostook coun-
ty:
On Wednesday last, the wind blew hurri-
cane, and every fire in the woods or elsewhere
kindled at once into confagration. Some
one set fire to chopping about two miles
south of Washburn village. With terrific fu-
ry the fire swept through the woods and
swamps, and in less than an hour the village
was in flames.
In an incredibly short space OF time thirty
buildings were reduced to ashes. Nine of
these were dwellings; some of them, however,
were vacant, the owners being absent in the
army, and their families away. The saw and
grist mill Of Isaac Wilder, Esq. which were
the best in the county, and for perlectness and
finish among the best in the State, were COM
pletely destroyed. The machinery attached
TO these mills were circular saw grist
mill with two runs of stones, clapboard ma
chine, single machine, lathe machine, broom
handle machine, turning lathe, sash. door and
blind factory, and carding machine. M
Mr.. Wilder has lost not less than ten or
twelve thousand dollars. Mr.. Isaac Wilder's
and Mr.. Benjamin Wilder's houses were saw
ed. which are the only buildings remaining
within the limits of halt mile in extent.
Atleast two thousand dollars worth of Inn
Der was lost, several large and well finished
barns, all the fences burned, and the growing
crops in every direction are ruined Acres of
grass, grain and potatoes are consumed. A
few families saved very few articles OF bed
ding and household furniture In damaged
state. but Of little worth. Several cows,
sheep and hogs were so burned in the pasture
that they are worthless.
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Maine Soldiers in Mower Hospital, Phila-
delphia.

We have been furnished the following list of
sick and wounded Maine soldiers in Mower
Hospital, Philadelphia, by Mr.. II. G. Cole,
who has just returned from that city with his
son Francis G. Cole, of the SD Maine, who
was considered dangerously sick at that Hos
pital. Mr.. Cole speaks in the highest terms OF
praise OF the treatment of the soldiers and the
interest manifested in their welfare by the
Surgeon in charge, DR.. Moone, and his AS
sistants. He attributes it to the kind care of
the attendants and skillful treatment of the
surgeon that his son so far recovered as to be
able to reach his home:
First Maine Carairv-S B Cross. b Mann, Cy.
rus Stevens, A Russell J II wymsn, II Foster J
+ Hill, Ii l. harrington, q b Furnish, s I Torsey
Third Regimsnt-Charles Lindsey, VIM Elem.
ming, Henry Doyle, John Werner Geo G Babb. c
Perry, Luis Lapist, DiAon Wescott, James Muir.
fourth Regimenf-BeDj Knowles. A Cunningham
James Nelson. A staples, 7 Gibson.
sfrfh Regimenf-Ihomas McGiII
.Serenfh Regiment W m Pearce John Lahrtsep.
Eighth RegimeRf-J Donnen { Ii kuowlton,
Maxim, . L Ford, w Penny James Parr y I'll
ton, Thomss King. + Beal, A wormwood, Ii p Saw.
yer w II Folsom. Jesse kimball, Nelson wisprit
ii W Towers.
Aiath hegimerf-Moses Halsey. NJ Plummer.
hferertH OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES fee1y, John Knox, A
s George. Gross, Leighton, J Furbusn.
SirtesntA Regineat-John W Lake, Charles En-.
erson, Lorenzo Broughton, Thomas Mason, Ceylon
Russell John Thompson.
Serenteenth Regiment-John Jones, Daniel Mason,
Lincoln Phinney, c l. Wright. A Oliver. Z Pen.
10y, W ID Gatcheil, G Mcdonald, Patrick Melon.
aid
Eighteenth Regimens-w Ii Bryant
Nineteenth RegtEsenf-i l. Black. g McAlister.
John Vinal, Samuel Merriam, ii W Gage, Charles
Flint.
T,centieth Reeimsnt-Henry c Emery, John
Bat man, John NJ Libby, A Douglas. N Fish.
Jrenfs- Ninh hegimem-AlphoDzo Hillman
Thirty. frat Regiment-D Wakefield. C Ladd.
II Smith, Spragne, W Han, ID Page, W
Henderson. Geo q Lincoln, W N Woodwork. L
Rankin. w NJ BurDham o Perry. j Watson, L Pit.
man. A s Warren, Hugh freadweiL
Thirfy-SecoHd Regfment-C + McCrillis, G
Moody Frank c Cole. Perkins. A Ferris, W
Cuff. Henry Mckenny, Thomss, j A Drag.
don. W J Green. james Bry ant. 6 Brown.
Firsf Heavy hrfiHery-o weenan, L Masbburn,
ii Higgins. + calligan, Phinney, w Fogg
j Overlook. T Donnohae. j Bowter.
Second Bdtterp-Fred Davis, d Irish
Sirth Bat sry-Ersstus Proctor.
ssrenfh Bafferg-B Crawford.
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BY 4 ELEGRAPH
TO THE
. EV'GNING PAPERS.
The Repttlse at PETERSBURG
NEW YORK. Aug. s

NEW YORK, Aug. 2
The Tritune's account of the Petersburg
repulse says our charging party were hardly
in motion, after the explosion, when the rebels
showed themselves prepared by opening a vol
ley. The abattis and other distractions of
the fort were not destroyed, which caused
much difficulty to our advance. The interior
of the exploded work presented a confused
mass OF earth, guns, camp equippage and HUI
man bodies. Several attempts were made to
advance toward Cemetery Hill, but failed I'M
der the severity OF the rebel epfiading fire
About A. NJ, Ferron's colored troops were
ordered to make an attack on Cemetery Hill,
400 yards distant. They advanced with stead
mess until they reached the line Of the other
divisions, when the rebel fire was brought TO
bear upon them. They turned to the left and
became mixed up with the other troops
About one thousand colored troops leaped in
TO the exploded work, now mere pit, and
which was crowded already with white troops.
They 1.-THE negroes1 tumbied headlong down
the sides, causing scene OF inextricable con-
fusion. Attempts were made to get them out
and form them in line, but failed. All our ar
tillery was playing on the rebels, but their
(the rebel fire seemed to increase in severity
They moved from right and lett concentrat-
ing in front OF our assaultng columns. Be-
tween seven and nine o'clock threei attempts
Ncit maui W Jul tiOopS W CuaTgt, Uut IdlleQ.
About 8 A. NJ. our fire slackened, and the reb-
els rushed out and charged our troops At
first they were checked, but finally they got
possession OF most OF the ground between the
front aud their line, and came within a short
distance OF our troops. Our troops then tried
to get back into our lines.
About z. III. the enemy made another
charge, when about one thousand, mostly
blacks, broke for our lines. Hundreds OF them
never reached them. What were lett of our
troops ia the work were now completely
hemmed in. They remained there nearly an
hour, when an order was issued to fall back 10
their original position
Gen. Bartlett, who was left in the fort, sent
word that unless relieved he and those with
him would have 10 surrender, as they had no
ammunition. Shortly after the rebels were
heard to make another charge, when doubtless
this party surrendered.
The 9Th corps, though under fire, did not
join in the attack, and the I'd corps was entire
ly passive. Gen. Sheridan's movement was
countermanded.
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From the 1rmy before Richmond.
HEADQUARTERS Army POTOMAC,

July 81.
The exact losses in the battle OF yesterday
have not been officially ascertained, but as
near as can be judged will reach $500, not in
Guiding the missing. Many believe that the
figures will prove larger. In the hospitals of
the 9th corps the first division has 200 men,
second division 307, third division 34l. aud
fourth or colored division 028 The larger
number of wounded are lying on the field be-
tween the two lines, and cannot be got off,
The 18th corps lost about $780, while Turner's
division, 10th corps had nearly 400 killed and
wounded.
A flag of truce was sent to the enemy to-
day for the purpose oil getting the remainder
OF our wounded oil the field, but was refused
reason not given. Gen. Butler also sent a
dag of truce to-day, which was likewise re-
fused. The rebel officer gave no reason for
refusing, except that his orders were peremp-
tory not to receive such flags. The rebel Of
dcers also refuse to exchange newspapers, and
the rebel soldiers are so closely watched by
their officers that they have no chance of MAX
ing an exchange. There must be some reason
for this. Many believe that their line is very
weak, while others think they have some ex-
tensiye move on foot aud are afraid OF 1t be.
ing known to US. The raid into PENNSYLVANIA
may be the reason for their wishing to keep
everything from US, and rs quiet as possible,
All the wounded that have been brought IN
are being well cared for, thu medical arrange
ments being ample.
The lines of the two armies are about the
same as before the battle. Picket firing has
been constantly kept up since.
The number OF prisoners captured and
brought in, Is about 2a0, the highest rank
among them being a captain. They are
healthy looking, but their dress presents the
usual dirty and ragged appearance. The re-
ports sent yesterday morning that the colored
troops had captured al entire rebel brigade,
has no foundation.
LArER.-1ugtst LA party under flag
of truce have gone ont TO bury the dead and
bring in the wounded, The number is repre-
scented as being large.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.
Editorial Convention.

The Editors and Publishers of the State of Maine
are respectfully invited to meet In Convention at
Ner City Hall, in Portland, on Wednesday oad
TAsrsay, August 10 b ard llth tor purposes Of con-
sultaton and the organization of State lAssocia-
tion OF Editors and Pub ishsrs.
The Convention will assemble in the Senate Cham
Der In the New Citg building, on Wednesday, at 10
O'Clock A. N. Ample arrangements will be made
for fully carrying out the business and objects of the
Convention and for the entertainment and com ort
Of the members from abroad
Coamittee Of 4rrdagements-Joseph B. Hall, of
the Courier; L. II. Elwel of the Transcript; Brown
Thurstoni N. A. Foster. Of the Press; NJ N. Rich
of the Price Current; Chas 4. Lord. of the Chris
tian Mirror John NJ. Adams. of the Argus; Chas.
T. Ilsley. OF the Advertiser; James s. Staples: Rev
W, ii. shaller, of zion's Advocate; Cyrus 5. kingl
Charles A. staekpole; r. q Rich. of the Temper
anee Journal; b. II. Thorndike; Geo. o. Gosse, of
the Argus; L. 2. Weston ofthe Northern Monthly I;
DR.. b. Colby. OF the Press l. n Felch, Of the Cou-
rieri r. w. Lincoln, of the Press c. w. PiekaTd,
of the Transcripts. W
Portland Julp 5, 1854.
Papers throughout the State are requested to pub
lsh
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STATE NORMAL SCHOOL.
The op sning term of the State Normal School, a
Pennington, viii commence on
WEDNESDAY. AUGUST 2ith.

livery Arrangement viii be made. as the law re-
qures, 10 accommodate two hundred Young ladiss
aud gentlemen with board AZ reason able IA es and
TO furnish the insfru .tion specially needed IN
school for the training Of teac,ers Four Teachers
besides lecturers and special instructors wi he em-
ployed II tae Quiet, and the number will be in.
creased II tue necessities 4 the school shall rel A.
Candidates for attendance must be .ixteen yelrs
Old II females and seventeen years, IL Males and
must seelare their intention 20 b come teachers in
the pubic schools of the State. No pledge will BE-
requi ed from pupils TO iemain CORRECTED With the
school for any deini leng Of time.
Applicants viii be TeQu red TO show reasonable
familiarity with the principles OF eadng and spell
ling. Arithmetic, English Grammsr and bi.torS of
the United Stats; and to PRESENT Testimonials OF
good character and prospective aptituce for the work
of teaching
Persons attending the Normal school W n he per-
mitted 20 pass both ways over tho Androscoegin
Railroad for Que fare.
No charge for talfion. RRfraaecf fee ~ 90
More particular Information will be farnisAed on
application to Professor A; r h,lsey' a. Farming
ton. EDHAkD Il. WESTON.
Gorham, June %, 1854 y2idl@w&wsw
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Operations is Georgia-Serere losses Iaffict-
ed oa the Eaeny- Complete Defeat Of the
Rebels the sSth.
NEW YORK. Aug. 2.
The Heralds Nashville dispatch OF the 3lst
gives congratulatory address from General
Thomas to the Army OF the Cumberland, on
the brilliant successes Ia the late battles. He
states that our loss on the 10th was 1913 killed
wounded and missing; on the 22d $500 aud
ten cannon. The rebel less On the 10th was
5000. while seven stand of colors were taken,
On the I'D eighteen stand of nolors were TAX
en- and 5000 stand of arms. The rebel loss in
killed was 300, besides 8 200 prisoners.
The same correspondent says the battle OF
the 18th was as complete defeat Of the reb-
els as that of the 22d; GAG rebel dead were
buried by our forces after the battle, The re-
port of the wounding of Gen, Stephen Lee Is
not confirmed, nor is 1t positively known that
his force has reached Atlanta.
Gen. Stanley succeeds Gen. Howard in COM
mand OF the 4th corps. The latter succeeds
Gen. MCPHERSON,
Gen. Hooker has passed through Nashville
en- route for duty elsewhere. Gen. Rosseau
succeeds him In the command of the 10Th
corDs
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DIED.

In this city, Aug2. Mrs Harris, Tslict of the late
VIM Cobb, aged 81 years months
~ Funeral this "wednesday afternoon, at 2
O'Clock, At her late residence, No 20 Federal street
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
In this city, Aug 2. OF cholera infantum James
Lougee, son OF Joseph and Mahaha Hibblefhwa ate
aged months l3 days
~ funeral this Wednes dayl afternoon, At o'clk
az No n Vine street. Friends are invited
In Westbrook, Aug 2. Willis ID. son of VIM ID and
Mary boothhay, aged years months
In Dixmont, July ~, Minuda wife OF the late Col
John Gray, aged 50 years II months.
All an Haut. July II, Mrs Abigail, wife Of Mr.
stephen Barter. aged 10 years; sd, Capt John
kempton, aged 60 years.
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Are the nations of Europe dependent on
the Southern States for their supply of cot
toni The latter thought SO, and rebelled in
full confidence that the former would not only
aid and assist them, but recognize them at
last as an independent power
But this dependence OF Europe on the Cot
ton States has proved fallacious. Persons of
great experience in the cotton trade have
made estimates of the supply of cotton for
1854. The average of these estimates is as
follows, viz: E1t D5t
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The Morning Shower.

BYp. A. DROWN, PORTSMOUTH, n. II.
Once more the burning eye OF day
Peeps through the gates Of morn,
While lurid beams of mellow Light
The lowering skies adorn.
No joyous songs of tuneful birds
Come from the silent woods.
And cooling winds fold up their wings,
In deepest solitude.
No breath dsturbs the hanging vines,
Nor stirs the bending grain
And dropping fiowrets sadly pine
For cool, refreshing rain.
The murmurng streams with plaintive strains
The general burden SHARE tTEff sf
All nature seems in silence hushed,
As If in sacred prayer.
-
The stiffness breaks,--the iuttering leaves
Proclaim the signs of rain,
And whisper from the topmost boughs
The welcome news again.
The burdened clouds, with generous hand,
Unlock their treasures fast,
And thirsty earth, with parching lip,
Receives the boon at last
Then smiles with dewy, sparkling eye
Fair children of the wood,
And dripping lilies bow their heads
With tears of gratitude.
Bright, sunny skies smile lovingly --
Ger all the meadows green,
Aud dhplsd brooks and laughing hills
kejcice to grace the .a-a.-
The emerald twigs thickly strung
With beads Of silver light.
In which thousand rainbows blend
And cheer the wondering sight
Sweet odors from the spicy groves
Pervade the cool, soft air.
An Offering sweet from thousand lips,
Which breathe pure praises there.
So, when dark clouds Of sorrow hide
life's fairest, sunniest skies
When gloomy scenes every hand
Thy burdened soul apprise;
Let faith, beyond the darksome vail
Behold the hand divine,
Which, thus concealed, but comes more near
To make choice blessings thine.
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for digestion

According to the above tables cucumbers
are Of very little value, and apples, cabbages,
turnips, and even potatoes, at present prices,
are expensive eating. Some vegetables aud
fruits should, however, enter into the family
consumption, even il purchased for sanitary
reasons. Among those which contain the
most saecharine matter, sweet potatoes, par
SHIPS, beets aud carrots, are the most nourish-
ing. Roast pork, besides being an expensive
dish, rsquires too lengthy drain upon the
forces OF the stomach to be healthy article
OF food.
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Is open Day and Evening. for Thorough Business
lEdncation. Located 1850.
Hanson Block. Middle ss.. No. isl.

Scholarships good in any part Of the United States
ne Principal has had % years experience Is AWAY
on the spot. and attends To his business; and prou
ises, a. during the past u years, pains shall be
spared ia the future. Five hundred references Of
the nrs class business with many Others Of thif
city will testify 20 the practical utility eapaceus-
ness and completeness of my systems and manner
OF teaching and citizens of other cities have testified
10 the same. Diplomas will be awarded for thor
ough courses. Able Assistants secured. Bartiett's
Plan. the founder OF Commercial Colleges. sfrictly
adhered to as regards not copying. Certain times
will be devoted TO Commercial Law elucidetions-
Come all who have failed to be taught business
handwriting and viii guarantee TO You success.
Applications solicited for Accountants Separated In
structon given. Students can enter any tine. Sep
arate rooms for Ladies'. Tuition reasonable. Intri-
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In either Book Keeping. Navigation, Commercial
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PROMPT Collection of Bt,,s,

e Merchants. Physicians, Mechanics aud all others
wishing prompt collection of their bills. will receive
prompt and personal attention. and speedy returns
frem JACOB FROST,
Junction Middle and Free Sts. up stairs.
eY-Post Once address, Box l7s6 Portland. +. o.
Rsferences-T C. Jersey, q. W. woodman, A. T.
Dole.
iy2ld3ws
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"a slight Cold, Coughs.

Few are aware OF the importance OF checiing a
Cough 'sLiGHr COLI" in its first stage; that
which in the beginning would yield to mild rene
DIV. if neglected, sooo attacks the lung "BIotcR's
bronchial 7roches' give sure and almost imme.
date relief Military Officers and soldiers should
hare them, they be carried iR the pocket and
taken as occasion requires. aug2 DAWN
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Boston Stock List.
MARRIED.

In Gray, July 81, BY Rev NJ Cole Lieut. George S
Crockett and Kiss AbUie l. Briggs- both OF West
brook "
In ssco. July Is, Eustis c Morgan, Of Biddeford
anu MISS Lucy Augusta, only daughter OF james NJ
:, In saeo, July p. John Locke. of Hollis, and
Miss Mary Beach, of 81
In W ellis. July 18th, Samuel Eaten of Wells and
Miss Mary Hatch. OF Lyman =
Miss Mary olive Weare
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CAUGHT A TARTAR.-As DIR. Seymour OF
Calais was coming through the bridge on
Wednesday night last, his horse was seized by
the head and stopped lie desired the person
to let go, but got no answer. He then drew
ms pistol with the Intention of firing at him,
out fearing he might shoot his horse he laid
the pistol beside him on the seat. and know
ing the spirit of his horse, gave him cut
with bis whip, when the horse jumped and
thew the person down, and the wheels of his
carriage passed over him as he lay sprawline
on the ground. The bridge, says the Adyer
tiser, ought to be lighted all night at the ex
pense of the people Of both sides of the river.
EAble seamen s wages at Calais are reported
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CASUALTIES TO MAINE SoLDrERs.-Among
the casualties at the late engagement at Pc
tersburg we notice the names OF Thomas X.
Hols, 9th Me-, and Charles S. Green, SD do,
wounded; John Jewett, 9th DO; Daniel o.
Warren, 10Th do, dead.
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2.15O.UOO

1t is conceded that the cotton from Egypt
and South America is superior TO that raised
in the Confederate States, except the Sea Is
land. No climate or soil in the world can
probably be found better fitted to the prodnc-
ton of cotton than Egypt. The product per
acre is equal TO that of this country upon an
average, and the absence of rain is an ad-
vantage over us, giving perfect security that
the crop shall be gathered in perfect ordet-
The present enlightened Paeha of Egypt, hav-
ing the assistance Of able English and French
engineers, is now introducing steam cultiva.
ton to great extent, aud with entire success,
aud can command an unlimited supply of Ia
borers
The crop of Egypt, which was only about
10000 bales in 1850, was 100000 bales in 1868,
and is estimated at $4,000 in 1864. From
the profits of single crop works of irriga-
ton could be constructed, sufficient to bring
under cultivation two million acres capable OF
producing bale to the acre.
In regard to only a single section of the
country, the Delta Mr.. Gibbs makes the fol-
lowing statement: az have examined the
whole OF the Delta, from Cairo to the sea
board, and all the branches of the Nile, and
the canals leading from it, and ia some cases
have made minute surveys of the whole coun-
try, and now state that at least one million
five hundred thousand acres can at once be
put under cultivation for cotton"
When, in addition to Egypt, we reckon the
other cultivators OF cotton, viz, China, East
India, Turkey, Greece, Italy, Brazil and the
West Indies, we cannot avoid the conclusion
that the Confederate States, by their suicidal
act, have driven King Cotton to more congen-
ial climes.
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NEW Hampshire papers don't think it quite
the thing for Maine 10 claim the Navy Yard
for kittery, and credit Portsmouth with all the
yellow fever Exchange.
Neither do we think it right for Portsmouth,
to claim all the Navy Yard and credit Kittery
with all the yellow fever.