New-York daily tribune., 1854-08-22
NEW PUBLICATIONS.

Written and edited from the csPtan' journals Msmoanai
and oonvs,snon', ty bEASTz MAYER. i2nO.' ph HA D.
We are indebted to the publishers Of this volume
for copy in advance of the regular day OF pubca-
ton and shall at once crafty the curiosity which
lis announcement may have occasoned to any OF our
readers by liberal specimens of its unique and edy-
ing contents.
Capt. Canot is model of transparent sincerity.
He does not attempt to draw vail the secrets
of bis infamous profession. He makes no bones of re-
ctas which any one but slave dealer would wish to
bury in oblivion. He is equally candid in regard to
the horrors of his dreadful trade" and the
Of license and debaueh, Of which he psrtici-
pant in African society Native manners and Gus
toms the most extraordinary painted without
disguise No blash crmsons his cheeks a. the recol-
lectons in wbch beso joyously revels. His editor,
Mr. Brantz Mayer Of Baltimore-a man not quite un-
known to fame-has engaged in his task with Ger.
tain congenial enthusiasm, though founded on diff
ferent basis For bis part he regards the pictures OF
aboriginal Africa presented in this volume as "emi-
nenty suggestive"-"of of incalculable Importance to
philanthropists who regard people as beyond the
reach of enlightenment" The reserved and timid
classes Of society should not shrink from the high
colored representations here given inasmuch they
shed instructive light on the wars, uggery, cru
city, superstition and crime "by which one sixth Of
Africa subjects the remaining FIVE sxtbs TO servi-
tude and thus Indirectly illustrate the superior ben
efts of American slavery domestic institution for
the negro race. Without sharing in the e.hnologi-
cal' views of Mr. Brantz Mayer, will do him the
justice TO say that he has acquitted himself of his fanc
ms of Cspot with fidelity IN hia
principal ZEAL and an unction that leave nothing to
be desired. The work could not have been better
done if the principal actor had combined the descrp
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
son of captain in the French army, who fell in love
with d blooming Piedmontese during Napoe ons cam
psgIs in Italy. She was left a widow in moderate
circumstances, with six young children to up2ort
Our advenurer avowed al early preference for sea-
farDg life His mother consented to the indulgence
of his taste and in 1919 he shipped apprentice
on bOsrd the American ship Galatea of Boston. This
vessel sailed from Leghorn to Calcutta, and having
obtained cargo proceeded homewardbould and
touched the wharf at Boston on fine night in July,
1e20.
Here We have touch Of the young seamsns qual.
ity, casting before 1.-THE shadow of coming events &"
On arriving at the dock, the captain and mate were
their way to their young families on shore.
One by one the crew sneaked of in the darkness
The second mate also made tracks fer visit 10 "a
yorite resort in the vicinity. by midnight the good
ship Gaatea, with cargo worth >l2O, 900. was in-
trusted TO the sole charge Of the stripping Italian
cabin-boy. He felt an enormous sense of responsi-
biity. Calamity he assumed the duties of his off &C.
All night long he paced the weary deck. His vanity
at finding himself the temporary captain of the noble
vessel stifed all feeling of loneliness
AT length the morning came. Gazing upon the
besutiful scenery Of Boston Bay, and indulging in
fond visions Of his distant Italian home he was re-
stored to his presence of mind by bearing the heavy
football Of stranger on deck His account of the
interview which took place is too good not 70 be
quoted entire.
A BOSTON MERCHANT AND CABIy-BOY.
The intruder-as well as could from aoft-seemed
TO be stout, elderly person did delay to descend
the ratns but slid down back stay Just in time TO meet
the stranger he approached cabin Ny notions of
Italian did not yet permit NE appreciate the
great freedom and social liberty with which have since
become familiar in America and msy naturally be
supposed that was rather perempOfy in ordering the n
gusiye Bostoni6n 10 leave he ship. | was In command
in my trsf command and unceremonious visit was
peculiarly annoying. Nor did the conduct of the intruder
lessen my anger, ss, quietly smiling AZ my order be con-
tnued moving around the ship, ami peered int1 every
nook and corner. Presently he demanded whether wls
slone Ny sehpossesson quite sufficient 70 leave
the question UHanswered but | ordered him of again
and, 10 enforce M command, called dOs that dii not
eHist Ny rsse, however, did succeed The Yankee
gil cQntnpa1 re examination while followed closely on