American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-07-14
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DRAZfN,

toned at Pernambuco, Brazil, gives the
following sketch of tame monkey
"a short time ago dined at Brazil.
ian merchants. The conversation turn.
ed upon the well-tutured chimpanze of
Mr.. Vanneck a creole gentleman, whose
slave had brought him tho monkey, that
he had caught in tho woods. Every
one praised the accomplished animal
giving accounts Of its talents SO won.
derful that | could not help expressing
some incrcdulity. My host smiled
saying that | was not the first ono who
would not believe in these results of an
imal education until he had seen it with
his own eyes. He therefore proposed
TO me to call with him on Mr.. Vannccl.
/ gladly consented, and on the follow.
ing morning we set out. The houso Of
the creole lies on the road to Olinda, a.
bout an hours ride from town. We pro-
ceeded along splendid hedges Of cactus
shaded by bananas and palmtrees. and
at length observed its charming villa
A negro received US at the entrance and
took us to the parlor--hastening to tell
his master Of our visit. The first object
which caught our attention was the mon
key seated on a stool sewing with grea,
industry. Much struck watched him
attcntiveIy, while he, not paying any at
tentiOn to us, proceeded with his work.
The door opened; Mr.. Vanneck, rccIi.
ming on an easy chair. was wheeled in.
Though his legs are paralized, he seem
ed bright and cheerful; he welcomed us
most kindly. The monkey went on
sewing with great zeal. | could not
refrain from cXclaiming, "How wonder
iul!' for the manner and process Of the
animal were those of practical tailor.
He was sewing part Of striped panta-
looms, the narrow shape Of which show.
ed that they were intended for himself
A negro now appeared. announcing
Madame Jasmin, whom Mr.. Fanneck
introduced as his neighbor. Madame
{Jasmiu wac aecorlpanied iiy her lnile
daughter, girl of twelve years, who
Immediately ran up to the monkey
greeting him as an old friend, and bo.
ginning to 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 his mouth
smoo,hed it with his left paw, aud
threaded tho needle again. Mr.. Van
neck then turned to him, and speaking
in the same calm tone in which he had
convorsed with US, said
"Jack, put your work aside and sweep
the floor"
Jack hurried to the adjoining room
and camo back with out delay, with
broom III his paw, and swept and dust
ed like clean housemaid. could not
perfect y make out hiss size, as he walked
upright, and not on his fore paws. He
was about three feet high, but stopped
little. He was clad in linou panta.
looms, q colored shirt, Jacket and red
neckerChief AT another hint from his
master, Jack went and Brought several
glasses Of lemonade on tray. He first
presented tho tray to Madame Jasmin
! and her daughter then TO us like a we'll
bred footmau. When | had cmp,ied
my glass he hastenedto relieve mo from
Iit--putiing it back on the tray. Mr..
Vanneck took out his watch, and show.
ed it To tho monkey; it was Just three.
Jack went and brought a cup Of broth to
his master, who remarked that the nor
key did not know tho movements of the
watch but that he knew exactly the po.
stiou of the hands when they pointed
to three, and keptit in mind that it was
then that his master required his lunch. |
If the watch was shown to him atapv
other hour, he did not 90 tofetch the |
BROTH wh!lo if three o'clock was past
without tho lunch being called for, he
got iidgety and at last ran and brought
it: III this case ho was always rewarded
with some sugar-plums.
"You have no notion" said Mr.. Van. !
neck, chow much time and trouble. and
especially how much patience, | have
bestowed in the training Of this animal.
Confined to my chair, however, con
tinuod my task Mechanically. Nothing
was more difIiCult than To accustom Jack
to don his clothes; be used to take of his
pantaloons again and again, until / hsd |
them at last sewed TO his shirt. When
he walks out with me he wears straw
hat, but never without making fearful
glimaces. He takes a bath every day
aud is on tho whole very cleanly."--
Jack" exclaimed Mr.. Vonneck, point.
ing to mo ''this gentlsfreu wants his
handkerchief" The monkey drew it
from my pocket and handed it to me-
NOW show your room TO my guests"
continued his master; and ho opened
q door at which ho stopped TO let US
pass and then followed himself. Every
thing wac extremely tidy 10 the small
room. There was q bed with mat.
trass table, some chairs, drawers.
and various toys; a gun hung on the
wall. Tho bel was tung Jack went
aud reappeared, with bis master. wheel.
ing in tho chair. Meanwhile had taken
the gun from tho wall; Mr.. Vanpcck
handed 10 TO the monkey, who Ge,cbed