The day book. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 1857-1867, 1857-12-07
Local Items.
MAYOR s CoURT.--There was nothing
before his Honor this morning.

FIR PowHATAN-On Saturday evening
last we paid hurried visit on board this
splendid Steamer, now lying at her wharf
at the Navy Yard and to sail to-day for the
E. India Squadron. We have not. for
many day passed a more agreeable hour
having the pleasure of the acquaintance
OF several other officers, all of whom we
found truly polite and communicative.
and seemed to take great pleasure in en-
tertalnmg and showing us through the
ship, pointing out Che thousand and
one things aboard man-of-war. We
feel confident no vessel ever left our
shores better fitted out or better manned.
A more clever, brave, scientific, skillful,
intelligent and noble list of officers never
trod the deck of vessel. The ship is
perfect in all her arrangements The Of
ticer' squarters are admirable and unique.
and every thing arranged to conduce to
the greatest comfort and convenience
We would not omit to notice the pain
ting Of the Officers apartments, the
ward rooms, sitting rooms, &c, done I'M
der the Superintendent of Mr.. Hobby,
Master Painter. 1t is without exception
the most beautiful painting we have ever
rafaai., nraJif re-
The apartments fixed up for ex-Presdent
Pierce and lady, is most exquisite in their
arrangements; two rooms with sufficient
space and elegant furniture is fitted up on
either side, with every necessary article Of
furniture made of Mahogany and Black
Walnut of the best workmanship and
manufactured in the Yard, under the ST.
pervision of Mr.. James Williams, Mas
ter Ship Joiner. The ex-President and
lady will find their quarters as comlorta-
BILE as in their domici We could discov-
er nothing through the whole Ship but
what was properly and skilfully arranged
' We have never known more dispatch in
getting ship ready for sea: it being only
16 days from the time she went into COM
mission to her day of sailing Her crew
numbers about 260 men, and forty ma
rines, being the compliment allowed -
On Saturday morning her machinery was
put in motion, which worked to the per-
feet satisfaction of those in charge. Not
defect in any Of Eer works was percep-
tible. The Powhatan will be absent two
years and a half, being two years on the
station. We wish her a pleasant cruise,
and safe return to our shores.
SUCCESS OF A NORFOLK BoY--It is al
ways matter of interest and congratr-
lation to hear of the success and prosper
ty Of our former townsmen, especially
the young men. We are pleased to learn
that our young friend Mr.. Isaac M. Pat
ridge formerly Of this city, who was
brought up printer in the Beacon Of
flee and afterwards, an Associate Editor
of that paper, moved to Holly Springs,
Miss, in the winter of 1856, and became
associated with the press in that place. In
a few months he removed to Memphis
Tenn, where he was offered more lu-
crative situation as Associate Editor of
the Daily News, which post he filled I'M
til a few weeks since, with ability and to
the satisfaction Of those with whom lie
was connected, and of the American
Party. He has recently been called to
Vicksburg, Miss, to take charge of''The
Wing" of that city, which summons he
has obeyed. .........G.
The "Memphis Daily News" in part
ing with Mr.. P. says !:
eve cannot part with our friend and
associate without giving utterance to the
deep regret we feel at losing him. The
best wish we can make for him is, that he
may make as many friends and admirers
in his new home as he has made during
his brief residence in this region. Mr..
Partridge is one Of the best political edi-
tors we know, and is peculiarly fitted to
the post which he has been called Es-
peoially is he "great' in q campaign"
fight-whether it be a pitched State bat
tie, OF grand Presidential struggle
We commend him as genial gentleman
and industrious editor to all our friends
in Mississippi. TO the gentlemen we
may say, that although he is a ''slash-
ing editor he is an honorable man; to the
ladies, we may whisper, although he is
about the Lnldsnaaleet man in the world