Daily Davenport gazette. [volume] (Davenport, Iowa) 1854-1855, 1855-07-21


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The CaPtsin ef The Frsnch Schooner
Adrienns who last summer was stationed
It. Pernumbpco, Brazil. gives the following
skstch of tame monkey:
"a short zine age dincd at = brazilian
nerchant,s. The conversation turned upon
tho wsll.tutored chimpsnze Of Nh. Van.
neck's creole gentleman, whose slave had
brought him tue monkey, which he had
cauah, in the woods.-Every one praised
the accomplished thanksgiving accounts
Of lie talents 80 wonderful that could not
help expressing some Incredibly. Ny host
smiied-saying that was not the first WIN
would not believe in these results Of animal
education until he had seen il with his ow n
eycs.-He therefore proposed 70 me TO call
". III him ON Mr.. Vanneck.
gladly consented and on the following
morning we set out. The house OF the
creole hes on the road TO Olinda, alb, ut IN
hours ride from town. We proceeded
along splendid hedges OF cactus shaded by
bananas and palm-trees, and al length OBJ
served his charming villa. A negro receiy ed
US ut the entrance and took Us IL the parlor
Fastening to tell his master OF our visit.
The first object which caught our at.eation
was the monkey seated on a stool and sew.
ing with great industry. Much struck,
watched him a,tentiveiy. while he, not pay
ing any attention to US, proceeded with his
work. The door opened; Mr.. Vanneck
reclining on an easy chair, was wheeled in
Though his legs are psralyzed he seemed
bright and cheerful; he welcomed us most
kindly. The monkey went on sewing with
great zeal. / could not refrain from exclaim.
ing How wonderful" for the manner and
process of the animal were thvse Of a prac-
tcal tailor. He was sewing pair OF stri-
ped panta sons, the narrow shape OF " hich
showed that they were intended tor himself.
A negro now appeared-anncuncing Mad.
anne Jasmin, whom Mr.. Vanneck in,rodu.
ced az his neis hbor Madame Jssmin was
accompanied by her little daughter, girl
Of twelve wears who Immediately ran to the
monkey-rree,ing him as an old friend and
beginning 10 prattle with him. Jack fur.
lively peeped at his master: but as Mr..
Vanneck's glance was stern, The tailor
went on sewing. Suddenly his thread
broke: and he put the end to hs mouth
su,oo,hed it with his left paw, and threaded
the needle again. Mr, vanneck then turn
ed to him, and, speaking in the same calm
tone in which be had conversed with US, he
said
"J.ck, put your work aside, and sweep
the flo r."
Jack hurried to the adjoining room and
came back without delay with a broom in
his paw, and swept and busted ike clean
housemaid. could not perfectly make
out his size, Us he always walked upright,
not ON his four paws. sHe was abort three
feet high, but topped little. He was clad
in linen pantaioons, q coiured shirt, jack
ct and red neckerchief. At another hint
from his master, Jack went and brought
several glasses of lemonade on tray. He
first presented the tray to Madame Jasmln
and her daughter, then TO us, like WELL
bred footman. When had emptied my
glass he FASTENED TO relieve me from it
putting il back on the tray. Mr.. Vanneek
toek out his watch. and showed II 10 the
monkey; ii was just three. Jack went and
brot a cup of broth TO his master, who re-
marked that the monkey did no, know the
movements of the watch, but that he knew
exactly the position of the hands when they
pointed to three, and kept il in mind that il
was then his master required his lunch. If
the watch was shown to him at any other
hour he did not 60 to fetch the broth; while
ii three O'Clock was past without the lunch
being called for, he got fdgety and at las.
ran and brought il; in this case he was al
ways rewarded with some sugar plums.
"Yuu have no notion" said Mr.. Vanneck
how much time and trouble and especially
how much patience have bestowed in the
training of this animal. Confined TO my
chair, however, / continued my task me-
thodicaly. Nothing was more difficult
than to sccustcm Jack to don his clothes:
he used to take of his pantsloons again and
again, until at last had them sewed to
his shirt When he walks ont with me he
wears straw hat, but never without making
fearful grimaces. He takes u bath every
day, and is on the whole very clearly.
Jack" exclaimed Mr Vanneck, pointing
to me, "this gentleman wants his hand
kerchief." The monkey drew il from my
pocket and handed it to me. "Now show
your room to my guests; continued his
master; and he opened a door at which he
stopped TO let vs. pass, and then followed
himself. Everything was extremely tidy
in the small room. There was bed with
4 mattress; 4 table, some chairs, drawers,
and various toys; gun hung on the wall.
The bell was rung; Jack went and reap.
peared With his master wheeling in the
chgir. Meanwhile had taken the gun
from the wall; NJ. Vlnneck handed il to
the monkey, who fetched the powder flask
and shot bag, and in the whole process Of
loading acquitted himself like riileman. /
had already seen somuch that was as,onish-
ing, that hardly felt surprised at this fact.
Jack now placed himself at the opeu win
dow. took aim, and discharged the gun with.
ou' being in the least startled by the report.
He then went thro' sword exercise with
the same skill.
1t would be too long TO jot down all Mr..
Vanneck told US about his method of edu-
cation and training; the above facts, wit
messed BY myself bear sufficient evidence
OF the abilities Of the an NAL, and its mas
ter's talent for tuition. w. STAYED TO sun
per to which there came more ladies and
gentlemen. Jack again exhibited his clever
ness in waiting, at which he acquitted him