Washington telegraph., 1855-06-27
The IGan-Wcnkey Of Brazil.

The captain OF the French schooner
Adriene, who last summer was stationed at
Pernambuco, Brazil, gives Us the following
sketc, of tame monkey.
4 short time ago. dined at a Brazilian
merchants The conversation turned upon
-ihe well tuto-ed chipanzee of Mr. Vanneck,
a creole gentleman, whose slave had brought
him the monkey. which he had caught in
the wood. Every one praised the accom-
plished animal. giving accounts Of its talents
so wonderful, that could not help express
ing some incredibly. Ny host smiled. saw
ing that | was not the irst one who would
not believe in these results OF animal edu-
cation until be had seen it with his own eyes
He therefore proposed to me to call with
him on Mr.. Nanneck. l gladly consented.
and on the following morning we sat out
The house of the creole lies on the road to
Glinda about an hours ride from town
We proceeded along splendid hedges Of cac-
tus. shaded by bananas and palm trees, and
and a, length observed the charming villa
\ negro received US at the entrance. and
took Us to the parior, Fastening to tell his
master of our visit The first object which
caught our attention was the monkey, seat
ed on stool, and sewing with great indus
try Much struck, watched him atten-
tive,y, while he, not paying any attention
TO Us, preceded with bis work The door
opeled. and Mr. Eanneck, reclining on an
easy chair was wheeled IN. Though his
legs are paralyzed. he seem bright and
cheerful he welcomed US most kindly
The monkey went on sewing with great
zeal could not refrain from exclaimiug,
"How wonderful ~ for the manner and pro-
cess Of the animal we're those of practiced
tailor He was sewing a pair of striped
pantaioons, the narrow shape of which
showed that they were intended for himself
y negro now appeared, announcing Mad
ane Jasmin, whom. Y anneck introduced as
bis neiehbor Madame Jasmin was accom-
panied by her little daughter, . girl of twelve
years, who Immediately ran TO the monkey,
greeting him rs an old friend, and began to
prattle with him. Jack furtively peeped a;
his master, but as Dir. Vanneck' glance was
stern, the tailor went on sewing Sudden
" his thread broke and he put the end to
his mouth, smoothed it with his lips twisted
it with his left paw and threaded the needle
again. Mr.. Vannecz then turned to him
and speaking to him in the calm tone in
which he had conversed with US, Jack, put
your work aside, and sweep the foor"'
jack hurried to an adjoining room and
came back without delay. broom in his
paw, and swept and busted Ike q clever
housemaid. | could now perfectly make
out his size. as he always walked upright,
not on bis four hands He was about three
feet in height. but stopped a little. He
was clad in linen pantaloons, colored shirt,
q Jacket and red handkerchief At an
otler hint from his master, Jack went and
brought several glasses cf lemonade on
tray. He first presented the tray TO Mad
ane Jasmin and daughter, then to rs. pre-
c;sely like 4 well bred foo;man When I
had emptied my glass he fastened to relieve
me from 1t. putting it back on the tray
Mr Eanneck took out his watch and showed
it 70 the monkey it was Just three. Jack
went and brought 4 cup Of broth to bis
master who remarked that the monkey did
not know The movements Of the watch, but
that be knew exactly the position of the
hands when they pointed three, and kept in
mind that it was then his master wanted his
luncheon. If the watch was shown to him
at any other hour. he did not 90 to fetch
the broth. while if three O'Clock was passed
without the luncheon being called for, he
got fdgety and at last ran and brought
it, in this case he was always rewarded with
some sugar Flums.
I on have TO notion, said Mr.. Vauneck.
how much patience. have bestowed on the
training of this animal Confined to my
chair. however, | continued my task method
ically. Nothing was more difficult than to
accUstom Jack to bis clothes he used to
take of his clothes again and again, until
at last had them sewed to his shirt
When he walks out with me, he wears a
straw hat, but never without making fearful
grimaces. lie takes bath every day, and
is on the whole. very cleanly
Jack :" exclaimed Mr. Nanneck, point
ing to me ''this gentleman wants his hand
kercbief" The monkey drew it from my
pocket, and handed it to me.
Now, show your room to my guests"
continued his master; and Jack opened
door. at which he stopped 10 let US pass, and
then followed himself Everything was ex-
tremely tidy in the small room. There
was bed with mattrass, table, some
chairs, drawers. and various toys; gun
hung on wall Mr. Vanneck, handed it
to the monkey, who brought the powder
flask and the shot-bag. and in the whole pro-
cess Of loading acquitted himself ike RI
feman. [ 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 in the least startled by
the report. He then went through the
sword exercise with the same skill
1t would be too long TO iot down all Mr.
Vanneek told Us about his method of edU-
cation and training; the above facts witness
ed by myself. bear sufficient evidence of the