Morning herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1837-1840, 1837-06-26

mined to wIeak their revenge on persons who injure
or VI treat them, will do well to remember what am
NAL they resemble when they do so VIII rational
fbengs be willing to act like the brute monkey y
painter was once busly employed In decorating,
with fancy col0rs some carved work on the stern OF
French brig which lay in the harbor of Marselles-
and had stage suspended for that purpose. mon
key which belonged to the captain of an American
vessel, mosred almost in contact with the stern of
the brig appeared much interested in the progress of
the decorations, and watched the artist very closely
and occasionally as if he wished to crticse or rid
cule the performance he would grin and chatter most
tfuriousy
The painter, although at first amused, soon became
indignant at the nsoent bearing Of the monkey and
while ackO was in the midst of critical dissertation
and appeared hugely tckled being able to discom-
pose the of the artist the latter thrust his lare
est brush, well charged with beautiful verdgrs
green, full in the mouth Of the chatterng quadruped
Jacko retreaed to his habitation, exhibiting mani
fest signs OF wrath and indignation. The captain of
the vessel, who was well acquainted with The charac-
ter of the monkey, who would never suffer trick to
be played upon him. without reorng in kind advised
the painter be particularly cautious or the monkey
would do him some injury.
!. The painter, however, laughed at the idea-and
after he left his work, and entered coffee house
on me quay wherein drinking cup of coffee, and in
conversation with some friends, he passed half an
hour.
In his absence the monkey left his retreat-and
passed through port on to the painter stage where
all his pots, brushes, &c, were deposited He CON-
menced an attack on the ropes which held the stage
and employed his time so well, before the painter
appeared, two Of them were nearly severed-and
when the unsuspectng artist placed his foot on the
stage for the purpose Of resumng his work, the ropes
broke, and painter, pots, paints and brushes were
preclpated without ceremony into the dock.
Then commenced the triumph Of the monkey who
spraag to the gunwale, and while gazing on the
founderng foe he evinced his delight by his gesticu-
latons and his loud gatherings
Theartist was fshed out, but his paints of course
were lost, and his clothes were saturated with the
briny fluid His rage was unbounded As soon as he
was safely landed, he seized club and rushed on
board. the vessel threatening vengeance the mon
spot had not JACKIE wisely retreated the mantop-
mast cross trees where he sat looking down triumph
antly on his enemy, who pacing the deck, utter
ing imprecat0ns innumerable.
The painter then proceeded to his house. and return.
ed with his fowllng piece well charged with buck
shot determined to bring Jacko down by fair
.foul-but the captain seeing the danger which was
about to befal his mischevOus favOre, appeased the
anger Of the painter by offering 10 pay him for the
loss Of the materials and the damage TO his clothes.
A treaty concuded-but JACKIE could not be easi-
ly convinced of the sincerity of the opposite party,
and fearing some mishap maintained his position on
the cross trees for several days.
COMPLIMENTARY LEGACY TO Mn. HuME.-An old
maiden lady, named Cummings, who has resided for
many years out of her native country, and who lately
died in the Rue de Provence, Paris, has bequeathed
box sealed up, which she stated TO contain Jewels, &c
10 Joseph Hume, Esq. M. p, believing him TO be
not only can excellent arthmetician," but the only
honsst man in ina House Of Commons. These Jew
els TO be presented 10 the lady of the honorable
member.
Who wouLD'NT BE A W'Dow I've understand,
SAYS the Boston Traveller, that certificate under
the late navy pension act for widows, &C., has been
received i'm the pension Office in this city, which en-
titles the widow of captain to the very comfortable
sum of $40 600 arreaages besides the continuance of
$50 a month (half pay during her natural hfe
This is by no means solitary case. We know
three widows who are now enjoying similar evidences
of nation Justice and gratitude, and hope they may
live many years, and derive an ample support from
the treasury of the nation
One of the cases which we refer, is tn II of Wi
dow, whose husband, gallant officer of the revolu-
tion fought and bled, and died in the last war; de-
fence Of his country. At the time of his DEATH he
left the widow five six children-the only legacy
of gallant soldier. The widow reared her children,
and at last them all well established in life.
Some of them died Others migrated TO distant
tres and one, whom the mother had lavlshed all
that her industry could afford, abandoned her in her
old age and the helpless widow obliged TO take
shelter in the almshouse Here she remained up
wards of five years subject to all the ills of pau
per! The Widows pension law passed the last sum
mer; il gave her upwards Of ten thousand dollars in
back pay, and the ample income OF fifty dollars per
month, for the future She left the ams-house, and
is now AT ease but with all the fondness and virtue
OF Roman maron, appropriate large proportion Of
her income 10 the support of the offspring of her
grateful daughter. God bless her BAH Sun.
WAIST or MEMoRy.-An anecdoie is related in the
Psychological Magazine" OF German Statesman,
who having called nj gentlemans house, the ser
wants OF which not knowing him, asked for his
name, which he had, however so totally forgotten,
that he was under the necessity Of turning round 10
friend and saying with great earnesness pray tell
me who | am, for | cannot recollect London
paper.
Crosse, IN his entertaining little work the Oiio re-
Iates much more ludcreus instance of obiylousness
than that we have Just quoted Not having mmo-
date access to the original we shall relate the anec
dote from recollection. Parson Harvest was perhaps
the most absent man heard OF, and variety of
whimsical proofs of his Inhrmity of memory
lated in very amusing way by Grose. The Parson
was often known to forget not only the names of ks
most intimate acquaintance but his own. On one
occasion he called at the house of friend and inform
ed the servant that he wished to speak 1, his master
"What name shall | announce n inquired the foot
man. Harvest was quite at a nonplus and scratching
his head replied" Name, name why, Young man.
really can't recolect just at this moment"-but adj
ded he 81 see a gentlemen the other side of the
street who knows me-stop moment dare say he
will rccelect what has somehow slipped my memo
~" Upon this he crossed over to his friend hut
having unfortunately forgotten his name too he ex-
claimed "well Mr. -, how do you do ~ UAvn
replied the gentleman, 'parson Harvest s il YOU T.
am glad see you" when TO his surprise the Parson
bolted over the way, and informed the servant who
and what he was upon which he was ushered In in
due form.-Edit. Mere
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