Sunbury American. [volume] (Sunbury, Pa.) 1848-1879, 1855-07-21
THE MAN.MoNKEY OF BRAZIL.

The captain of the French schooner Ad-
qrlenne, who last summer was stationed at
Iernambuco, Brazil, gives the following
sketch ola tame monkey
"a short time ago 1 dined at Brazilian
merchants. The conversation turned upon
sno wen tutored chimpanze of Mr.. Nannecks,
I0ieuie gentleman, whose slave had brought
mn ,he monkey, which he had caught in the
mUous; Every one praised the accomplished
anli.naai,-glvlng . accounts of its talents SO won
ueliui ; mat could not help expressing some
,i0louuiity l My host smiled--sayinr that |
was was not the first who would not believe in
lnese results OF animal education until he had
seen II with his own eyes, He therefore nro
posed to me to call with him on Mr.. Van.
neck ~"
| gladly consented and on the following
morning we set out. The house of the creole
lies on the road TO Ofnda, about an hours
ride from town. We proceeded along splen-
did hedges Of cactus shaded by bananas and
palm trees, and at length observed its charm
ing villa. A negro received us at the er-
trance and took us to the Notwithstanding
TO tell his master of our visit. The first
object which caught our attention was the
monkey seated on q stool and sewing with
great industry. Much struck, watched him
attentively, while he, not paying any atten-
ton to us proceeded to his work. The door
opened Mr.. Nanneck reclining on an easy
chair, was wheeled in.--Though his legs are
paralyzed he seemed bright aud cheerful he
welcomed us most kindly. The monkey went
on sewing with great zeal ] could not re-
frain from exclaiming "llow wonderful! =! for
the manner and process OF the animal were
those of practical tailor. lie was sewing
pair of striped pantaloons, the narrow shape
of which showed that they were intended for
himself ...
a negro now appeared-announcing Mad
anne Jasmn, whom Mr.. Vanneck introduced
as his neighbor. Madame Jasnin was ac-
companied by her little daughter, u girl Of
twelve years, who Immediately ran to the
monkey-greetng him as an old friend begin
ming to prattle with him. Jack furtivoly
peeped at his master; but as Mr.. Nanncck's
glance was stern, the tailor went on sewing.
Suddenly his thread broke and lie put the
end to his mouth, smoothcd it with his left
paw, and threaded the needle again. Mr..
Nanneck then turned to him, and, speaking
in the same calm tone in which he had con-
versed with US, said:
"Jacl, put your work aside and sweep the
floor"
Jack hurried to the adjoining room and
came back without delay, with broom in
his paw, and swept and busted like q clean
housemaid. ! could not perfectly make out
his size, as he always walked upright, not on
his four paws. He was about three feet high,
but stopped little. lie was clad in linen
pantaloons, a colored shirt, jacket, and red
neckerchief. AT another hint from his mas
ter, Jack went and brought several glasses
Of lemonade on tray. He first presented
the tray to Madame Jasmin and | er daugh-
ter, then to us, like u well-bred loOtman.
When had emptied my glass he fastened
to relieve me from it-puttng it back on the
tray. Mr.. Nanneck took out his watch, and
showed it TO the monkey; it was just three.
Jack went and brought u cup Of broth to his
master, who remarked that the monkey did
not know the movements Of the watch, but
that he knew exactly the position of the
hands when they pointed to three, and kept
it in mind that il was then his master requir-
cd his lunch. If the watch was shown to him
at any other hour he did not go to fetch the
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 case
he was always rewarded with some sugar
plums.
"You have no notion said Mr.. Vanneck,
chow 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 methodi-
cally. Nothing was more difficult than TO
accustom Jack to don his clothes he used to
take Off his pantaloons again and again until
at last | had them sewed to his shirt. When
he walks out with me he wears II straw hat
but never without making fearful grimaces
He takes bath every day, and is on the
whole very cleanly. Jack" exclaimed Mr.
Nanneck, pointing to me, "this gentleman
wants his handkerchief" The monkey drew
il from my pocket and handed it to me-
"Now show your room to my guests" con-
tinued his master and he opened door ut
which he stopped to let us pass, and then
followed himself. Everything was extremely
tidy in the small room. There was a bed
with mattress; table, some chairs, draw
ers, and various toys gun hungon the wall
The bell was rung Jack went and reap
peared with his master, wheeling in the chair
Meanwhile hnd taken the gun from the wal; ;
Mr.. Nanpeck handed it to the monkey, who
fetched the powder-Aask and shot-bag, and
in the woole process of loading acquitted
himself like rileman. | had already seen
so much that was astonishing, that hardly
felt surprised at this feat, Jack now placed
himself at the open window, took aim and
discharged the gun without being the least
startled blythe report. llethen went through
sword exercise with the same skill.
1t would be too long to jot down all Mr.
Vauneck told us about his method oe educa-
tion and trainings; the above facts, witnessed
by myself, bear sufficient evidence of the
abilities of the animal, and its masters talents
for tuition. We stayed to supper, to which
there came more ladies and gentlemen. Jack
again exhibited his cleverness in waiting, at
which he acquitted himself as well as any
man servant. Going home my companion
missed a small box of sweets, out of which he
had regaled the monkeywith almonds Jack
had managed to steal it from his pocket; and
on being afterward convicted of the theft he
was severely punished Journal