New-York daily tribune., 1854-08-22
Nem2lork Dailp Grlbu,re,
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

wiisn oat and ,Si.d om the Captains Journal" nsno.as.
and oonv. cations, ~ siASrz &AYEr- limo, PS "a D.
We are indebted to the publishers Of this volume
for copy in advance Of tue regular day Of publica-
tiOn, and shall at once crafty the curiosity which
IFS announcement may have occasioned TO auy of our
readers by liberal specimens Of ts unique and edify
ing contents.
Capt. Canot is model of transparent sincerity
He does not attempt to draw vail over the secrets
of his infamous profession. He makes no bones of re-
citals which any one but slave dealer would wish to
bury in oblivion. He is equally candid in regard to
the horrors of bis dreadful trade, and the scenes
of license and debauch, of which he was partici.
pant in African society. Native manners and Gus
toms the most extraordinary are painted without
disguise. No buth crmsons his cheeks at the recol-
lectiOns in which be so joyousy reves. His editor,
Mr.. Brantz Mayer Of Baltimore-a man not quite un-
known to fame-has engaged in his task with GER
tain eongenial enthusiasm, though founded on DIFF
ferent basis For his part he regards the pictures Of
aboriginal Africa presented in this volume as em.
nently suggestive "-"of incalculabe importance to
phsnthropists who regard people az beyond the
reach of enlightenment" The reserved and tmid
classes of society should not shrink from the high
colored representations here given, inasmuch they
shed an instructive light the wars, juggery, cru
city, superstition and crime "by whicn sixth of
Africa subjects the remaining fve-Gxths to servi-
tude, and thus indirectly Illustrate the superior ben.
efts of American slavery do nestle institution for
the negro race. Without sharing in the "ehnoogi-
cal' views Of Mr. Brantz Mayer, we will DO him the
justice TO say that he has acquitted himself of hs func
tion as the amanuensis Of Cano with fidelity to his
nrip
be desired. The work could not have been better
done if the principal actor had combined the descrip
tive talent OF DefOe with the astuteness of Fouche
and the dexttrity Of Gil Bias" which traits are as
cribed to the worthy whose acquaintance we shall
soon make, by his admiring editor.
Captain Canot was born in Florence. He was the
of captain in the French army, who fell in love
with blooming Pedmontese during Napoleon's cam.
paigrs in Italy. She was left a widow in moderate
circumstances with six young children to sup port.
Our adventurer avowed an early preference for sea-
fariDg life. His mother consented to the indulgence
of his taste, and in 1919 he shipped apprentice
ON bO srd the American ship Galaea Of Boston, This
vessel sailed from Leghorn to Calcutta and having
obtained cargo, proceeded homeward-bou,d aud
touched the wharf at Boston on a fine light in July
1920.
Here we have touch of the young seaman's quail
ity casting before "the shadow of coming events"
On arriving at the dock, the captain and mate were
soon on their way to their young families shore.
One by one the crew sneaked off in the darkness.
The second mate also made tracks for visit to a.
vorte resort in the vicinity. by midnight the good
ship Galatea, with cargo worth Sl20 900, was in
trusted to the sole charge of the stripping Italian
L. c,1t of ,a;
bity Calamity he assumed the duties of his Office.
All night long he paced the weary deck. His vanity
at finding himself the temporary captain Of the noble
vessel stiAed all feeling Of loneliness
At length the morning came. Gazing upon the
beautiful scenery of Boston Bay and ndulging in
fond visions Of his distant Italian home he was
stored to his presence Of mind by hearing the heavy
foot fall of stranger deck. His account of the
interview which took place is too good not TO be
quoted entire.
BOSTON MERCHANT AND CABIN-BOY.
The intruder-as well as could from alo-seened
10 be stout elderly person. did not delay TO descend
the ratlns but shd down back stay just in time 10 meet
the stranger as he approached our cabin My notions OF
Italian manners did yet permit to appreciate the
greater freedom and social liberty with which have since
become 20 familiar in America ard it may naturally be
supposed that was rather peremptory ordering the M
quieve Bostonian 10 leave the ship. was III command
-in my frst command and so unceremonious VISIT was
peculiarly annoying. Nor did the conduct of the intruder
lessen my anger quietly smiling at my order, he con-
tnued moving around the ship, and peered into every
nook and corner. Presently he demanded whether was
alone My selfpossesson quite sufcian! to leave
the question unanswered but ordered him of again,
and, TO enforce my command, called dog that did not
exist My ruse, however, did not succeed The Yankee
still continued his examination while followed closely
his he els and then twitching the long skirts of his
surtout TO enforce my mandate for his departure.
During this promen ide, my unmecome guest question
ed me about the captains health-a the to
his Dismissal l-ab0ut cargo,-and the
length of our voyage. Each question begot shorter
ard more sury answer was perfectly satisfied that he
was not only rogue, but most mpadent onei and my
Franco Italian temper strained almost 10 bursting
nv this time we approached the house which covered
the eeriug gear the ships stern and in which were
buckets containing dozen small turtles purchased at the
island of Ascension where we stopped 70 wafer heI me
strarpers notice and he promptly offered to purchts
hem stated that only half the LOT belonged to me, but
that would sell the whole, provided he was able 70 pay
In moment my prosecutor drew forth well wen pock
ei.book and handing six dollars, asked whether was
satisfied with the price, The dollars were urqIesuonaDie
cleans # not absolse proofs of honesty and am sure
my heart would have melted had NOT tne pulInaser ia
home Now as these charming implements were Ptu OF
the ships pride well property and had oeen aooI
ously adorned By our marine artists with sPle oas1
be same time 10 return the money But my hef
was not to be repulsed easily his ugly sne s.
ed in my face he endeavored to push ue aSius anu
the bucket from my hand. found that ne was he
stronger of the two and that would oe io m
10 rescue my buck e fairly so, giving II sauuen "n @
shake contrived to upset both water ana turtles o o
d,ck Thus sprnk ling the feet and coatta oi e
,tb co,;ons eblution To my SURPRISE however tne
cursed grin not only Continued, out aosoiue5
expGnded 10 an immoderate laugh, the uPToafousn ~
which increased by another suspicious M e in
n red heat Nv lips were white my enee>S IN pIase'
and my eyes sparks Beyond myself with ierocoas fase
guthed my teeth, and buried them N Tue ,. Snct