New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1855-06-25
THE MANKOMKBY OF BRAZIL
The captain Of the French schooner Adrienne
who last summer was stationed at Pemambuco, Bra

The captain Of the French schooner Adrienne
who last summer was stationed ct Pemambuco, Bra
iii, gives the following sketch Of tame monkey:
"a short time ago diDed at . Brazilian user-
chsnte. The conversations turned upon the we'll
tuored chimpsnze Of Mr.. vanneck's, creole gentle
man, whose slave had brought hun the monkey which
be had caught in the woods Every one praised the
accomplished thanksgiving accounts OF It's talents
90 wonderful that ] could not help expressing some
ipcr, dulity. NV host smled-saying that | was not
the frst who would not believe ia hese results OF AMI
nal education until be had seen IT with his own eyes
He the eiae proposed to to call with him 90 Mr,
Nsnneek.
gladly consented and on The following morning we
set out The h,use of the creole lies on the road TO
Olinda, about an hours ride from town. We pro-
ceeded aloI splendid hedges OF cactus shsded oy
bananas and palm-rees, and at length observed It's
charming villa. negro received US at the entrance
and took TO the parlo-hastening 10 tell his master
of visit. The first object which canght Ir atten
ton was the monkey seated stool and sewing
with great industry. Much struck, watched him at
teniively, While he, not paying any attention TO us,
Nanneck, reclining on an easy chair wheeled in.
Though his legs parayzed he seemed bright and
cheerful; he welcomed US most kindly. The monkey
went on sewing with great zeal. could not refrain
from exclaiming " How wonderful" for the manner
and process of the animal those OF Q practical
tailor. lie sewing pair of striped pantsloons,
tie narrow shape Of which showed that they were In
tended for himself
negro now aopeared-announcing Madame Jas
min, whom Mr.. Nanneck introduced as his neighbor.
Madame Jasmin was accompanied by her httle daugh-
ter girl Of twelve year,, who Immediately ran to
the monkey-greetipg him as an old friend and begin
ling TO prattle with him. Jack furtively peeped at
bis master but as Mr.. Nannecks 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 and threaded the needle again. Mr.
Nanneck then turned to him, and, speaking in the
same calm tone in which he had conversed with Us,
sad
Jack put your work aside and sweep the foor.'
Jack hurried to the adjoining room and came back
without delay, with broom in his paw, and swept
and busted ike a clean housemald. could not per-
fecy make out his size, as he always walked upright,
not on his four paws He about three feet high,
hut stopped little. He was clad in linen pantaloons,
a colored shirt, jacket, and red neskerchief. At
another hint from his MASTER Jack went and brought
several glasses of lemonade tray. He first pre-
scented the tray to Madame Jasmin and her daughter,
then TO us, like well-bred tooman. Whea nai
emptiod my glass he Mastered to relieve me from it
putting it back on the tray. Mr. Nanneck took out
Lis watch aud showed il 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 ex-
actly the position of the hands when they pointed to
three and kept in mind that it was then his master re-
quired his lunch. If the wat b was shown 70 him at
any other hour he did not 90 to fetch the broth while
if three o'clock was past without the luach beng
called for he got dgety and at last ran and brought
it; 10 this case he was always rewarded with some
sugar-plums. a.,
"much time and trouble and especially how much pa
"tenoe have bestowed in the training of TINS ami
"mal. Confined to my chair, however, continued
"uy task methodoay. Nothing more difficult
"thnp 10 accusiom Jack to don his clothes; he used
to take of bis pantooons again and again, until at
last lad them scwed 10 lis shirt. When he walks
"out with me he wears a straw hat but never without
"making fearful grimaces. He takes bath every
"duy aid is on the whole very clearly. Jaek,
exclaimed Mr.. VanDeck, pointing to me, this gentle
men wants his handkerchief The monkey drew It
from my pocket and handed il to me. Now show
"your room TO my guests, continued his master ana
he opened door at which be stopped 10 lei US pass,
and then followed himself. Everything was extremely
tidy in the small room. There was bed with mat
trees table some chairs, drawers, and various toys
a gun hung on the wall. The bell was rung; Jack
went and reappeared with his master, wheeling In the
chair Meanwhile had taken the gun from the wall;
Mr.. Vanneck handed il to the monkey, who fetched
the powder flask and shot-bag, and in the whole pro-
cess of loading acquitted himself like a rifeman.
had already seen SO much that 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 re-
port. He then went through swordexercise with the
same sk
II would be too long 10 jot down all Mr.. Vanneck
told us about bis methsd of education and training;
tie above facts witnessed by myself, bear sufficient
evidence of the abilities Of the animal, and Its master
talents for tuition. We stayed TO supper, to which
there came more ladies and gentlemen. Jack again
exhibited bis ceyernees in waiting, at which he ac-
Quilted himself as well as any maarservant Going
home my companion missed a smal box OF sweets,
out of which he had RECALLED the monkey with Almonds
Jack had managed to steal it from his pocket: and on
being aerward convicted of the theft he was severely
pupisbed by his master. (Chamberss Journal.