The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1855-07-14
Natural Gistorp.
THE MAN MONKEY OF BRAZIL.

The captain of the French schooner Adri-
cnne, who last summer was stationed at Per
nambucco, Brazil. gives the following sketch
Of a tame monkey:
"a short time ago I dncd at a Brazilian
merchants. The conversation turned upon
the well tutorcd Chimpanze of Mr.. Vanncck s
creole gentleman, whose slave had brought
him the monkey, which he had caught in
the woods. Every one praised the accom-
plishcd anmal--giving accounts of its talents
so wonderful that could not help expressing
some incrcdulity. My host smilcd-saying
that was not the first who would not be-
lieve in these results of animal education un-
til he had seen with his own eyes. lie there
fore proposed to Inc to call with him on Mr.
Nanncck.
l gladly consented and on the following
morning we set out. The house of the creole
lies on the road to Olinda, about an hours
ride from town. We proceeded along spen-
did hedges of cactus shaded by bananas and
PLAN trees, and at length observed its charm
ing villa. A negro received us at the en-
trance and took us to the Notwithstanding
to tell his master of our visit. This first OBJ
ject which caught our attention was the
monkey seated on stool and sewing with
great industry. Much struck watched him
attcntiycly, while he, not paying any attcn-
ton to US. proceeded with his work. The
door opened: Mr. Vanncck, reclining on al,
easy chair was wheeled in. Though his legs
are paralyzcd he seemed bright and cheerful
he welcomed us most kindly. The monkey
went on sewing with great zeal. could not
refrain from cxcaiming GLOW wonderful ~
| ,,,I IF ha inns al
those of a practical tailor. lie was sewing
of which showed that they were intended for
himself.
A negro now appeared Mad.
amc Jasmin. whom Mr.. Vanncck introduced
as his n,ighbor. Madame Jasmin was ac-
companicd by her little daughter, a girl OF
twelve years, who immediately ran to the
Misunderstanding him as an old friend be-
ginning to prattlc with him. Jack fnrtivcly
pcepcd at his master; but as Mr.. Nanncck s
glance was stern, the tailor went on sewing.
Suddenly his thread broke; and he put the
end in his mouth, smoothcd it with his left
paw, and threaded the needle again. Mr..
Vanncck then turned to him, and speaking
in the same calm tone in which he had con.
vcrscd with us, said:
Jack. put your work aside and sweep the
the floor"
Jack hurried TO the adjoining room and
c,me back without delay, with a broom in
his paw, and swept and busted Ikea clean
houscmaid. could not perfectly make OIL,
his size, as he always walked upright, not or
his four paws. lie was about three feet high
but stopped little. lie was clad in linen
pantaloons, colored shirt. jacket, and red
neckerchicf. At another hint from his mas.
ter Jack went and brought several glasses Of
lemonade on tray. lie first presented tho
tray to Madame Jasmin and her daughter
then to us, like wellbrcd footman. When
I had empticd my glass he FASTENED to re-
licve me from it-putting it back on the tray
Mr.. Vanneck took out his watch, and showed
it to the monkey: it was just three. Jack
went and brought cup of broth to his mas
ter, who remarked that the monkey did MOI
know thc movements Of the watch, but that
he knew cxsctly the position of the hands
when they pointed to three, and kept it il
mind that it was then his master requirct
his lunch. If the watch was shown to hin
at any other hour he did not 60 to fetch thu
broth while if three o'clock was past with
out the lunch being called for, he got fidgety
and at last ran and brought it; in this cast
he WAS always rewarded with some suga
plums.
"You have no notion" said Mr.. Vanneck
chow much time and trouble, and especially
how much patience have bestowed in tn
training of this animal. Confined to m,
chair, however, continued my task metho
Ideally: Nothing was more difficult than t.
accustom Jack to don his clothes he used t
take off his pantaloons again and again, unit
at last had them sewd to his shirt. WheI
he walks out with nc he wears a straw hat
} but never without making fearful gri,naccs
lie takes bath every day, and is on tn
whole very clearly. Jack. exclaimed MIR
Vanneck, pointing to me, .'this gentleman
wants his handkerchief The monkey drew
it from my pocket and handed it to me-
Now show your room to my guests, con
: tinued his master; and he opened door a
, which, he stepped to let us pass, and the
followed himself. Everything was cxtremel
, tidy in the small room. There was be-
with mattress; table, some chairs, draw
ers, AMI various toys a gun hung Oh the wal
The bell was rung; Jack went and rcappear
: cd with his master, wheeling ill the chair
$ Meanwhile had taken the gun from tho wa