Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1855-06-27
From Chambers journal.
THE MAN-MoNKEY OF BRAZIL.

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merchants The conversation turned upon
the we'll tutorcd chimpauzee of Mr.. Vanneck
q creole gentleman, whose slave had brought
him the monkey, which he had caught in the
wood. Every one praised the accomplished
animal, giving accounts of its talents so Won
derful, that 1 could not help expressing some
incredulity. Ny host smiled, saying that /
was not the first who would not believe in these
results of animal education until he had seen
it with his own eyes. He therefore proposed
/ to me to call with him on Mr.. Yanneck
| 81 gladly consented, and the following NOR
ming We set out. The house of the creole lies
| on the road to Olinda, about an hours ride
from town. We proceed along splendid hedg-
es of cactus, shaded by bananas and palm
trees, and at length observed his charming
| villa. a negro received US atthe entrance and
took US to the parlor, fastening to tell his mas
ter of our visit. The first object which caught
our attention was the Monkey, seated on a
stool, and sewing with great industry. Much
struck, / watched him attentively, while he,
not paying any attention to us, proceeded with
his work. The door opened; Mr.. Vanneck,
reclining on easy chair, was wheeled in. Tho
his legs are paralyzed, he seemed bright and
cheerful he welcomed us most kindly. The
| monkey went on sewing with great zeal. l
| could not refrain from exclaiming: ssHow won
derful!'' for the manner and process of the ami
| NAL were those of a practised tailor. he was
sewing pair of striped pantaloons, the mar
row shape of which showed that they were in-
tended for himself
GA negro now appeared, announcing Mad
anne Jasmin, whom Mr.. Yanneck introduced
as his neighbor. Madame Jasmin was accom-
panied by her little daughter, girl of twelve
years; who Immediately ran to the monkey,
greeting him as an, old friend, and beginning
to prattle with him. Jack furtiveIv peeped at
his master; but as Mr.. Yanneck's glance was
stern, the tailor went on sewing. Suddenly
his thread broke: and he put the end to his
mouth, smoothed it with his lips, twisted it
with its paw, and threaded the needle again.
Mr.. Fanneck then turned to him, and speak
ing in the same calm tone in which he had
conversed with us: Jack, put your work
aside, and sweep the foor.'
ssJack hurried to the adjoining room, and
came back without delay, broom in his paw,
and swept and busted like clean housemaid.
| could not perfectly make ont his size, as he
always walked upright, not on his four hands.
He was about three feet in height, but stopped
a little. He was clad in linnen pantaoons, a
colored shirt, a jacket, and red neckerchef.
At another hint from his master, Jack went
and bro't several glasses of lemonade on atray.
He first presented the tray to Madame Jasmin
and her daughter, then to us, precisely like
footman. When had emptied my glass, he
hastened to relieve me from it. putting it back
on the tray. Mr.. Vanneck took out his watch
and showed ii TO the monkey; it was just three.
Jack went and brought 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 it was then his master required lun-
cheon. 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 without the
luncheon being called for, he got fidgety, and
at last and brought it; in this case, he was
always rewarded with some sugar-plums.
Sc s'sYou have no notion said Mr.. Yanneck,
show much time and trouble, and especially
how much patience, have bestowed on the
training of this animal. Confined tomy chair,
however, / continued my task methodically
n othing was more difficult than to accustom
Jack to his clothes; he used to take of his
pantaloons again and again, until at last had
them sewed to his shirt. When he walks out
with me he wears straw hat, but never with
out making fearful grimaces. He takes bath
every day, and is, on the whole, very cleanly.
sssJack,' exclaimed Mr.. Vanneck, pointing
to me, sthis gentleman wants his handker-
chief The monkey drew it from my pocket,
and handed it to me.
ssNow show your room to my guest" con-,
timed his master; and Jack opened door, at
which he stopped to let us pass, and then fol-
lowed himself. Everything was extremely IT,
dy in the small room. There was a bed witha
matrass; table, some chairs drawers, and va
rious toys; gun hung on the WALL The bell
was rung Jack went and re-appeared with his
master, wheeling in the chair. Meanwhile l
had taken the gun from the wall; Mr. Vanneck
handed it to the monkey, who fetched the
powder flask and the shot bag, and in the
whole process of loading acquitted himself
like riaeman. l had already seen so much
that was astonishing, that hardly felt surpri-
set at this feat. Jack now placed himself at
the open window, and took aim, discharging
the gun without being in the least startled by
the report. He then went through the sword
exercises with the same skill.