The daily crescent. [volume] ([New Orleans, La.]) 1848-1851, 1850-11-13

Jules Janin.
CfnnslaLel from The Revue dn Nonvean Mnnda-1

NOVICE.
NJ Jann is a man Of letters he was before, during and
after the revolutions lie has never sought either place or
power, that which called position under the sdmpistra
ton, where his friends were ALL Since the oyertbroy he has
not mixed me with the agitation nor with the unsettled
proceedings He still wishes no other position than the one
wlu mas oeen his during twenty in the press and, in
nkns thus, he honors himself gives proof of his good
senSe does that which of the greatly learned whothnk
themselves wise, do not-he remains himself
tof twenty years M Janin has formed style and method
apart he has created euieton which bears his seal
Ihoe who have tried the calling and who know what pe
noic effort exacs will appreciate the degree facility
anu aptitude, the force of temperament ( the word)
winch NJ Janin must necessarily possess to suffice for SO
many years without fatigue, without WEAKNESS on the last
daY md himself much ease and as much in train a
On te INST The originator of the feuetoH the formal
@ t5eoiity on one occasion Replied with and
pnaei 10 one OF his adveIsaries " II small matter to
amase the public two three times week to have wit a
WIZ every day. aud upon all of subjects; to treat the
most seignsin playful strain, and slip always little of
serious INTO the mosl frivolous; renew, without eeasng
wo'n-out foundation to make something from nothing
am ar milaerng myself that have fulfilled all these
eonanons ses what necessary should be Done without
having the consolation OF thinking that have accomplished
IT. bat in the end, all this very ifgult have moi a
night 70 some indulgence ~ One would be very upfortu
ae' IN a ke ease to be induced claim indulgence for
@ punis mas but itile wishes, above all, its entertain
iueW anu us pleasure NJ. Janm, in giving these has com
msneeh by taking his share; he evidently amuses him
sF WIN what he writes it the sure means of suc
Ssslng 70 be awaysn the vein. He yields himself lightly
ahl wa joy 70 that which would be esk and drndgery
10 all Others He there in that cabnetybat do sav2 in
na pretty gaet where he writes and which he has the good
tuste never TO lu bird in his avaryembracipgn in his
universal Jurisdiction, (Which believe has neysr vet bean
seen out IN m) all the theatres even to the smallest Obliged
10 speak Of thousand things which most frequently are
hol worth he trouble, and which yield nothing serious or
asieeaoe ne soon found that there but one way not
70 iho uisgust and Inslpdity this throw himself
upon Castor and Poan, and to speak as much on
one sids above, and around his subject He has drawn
I,cy' ron chance occasions and made to him
sa style whsh in those bright days when the sun smiles
sg'snu gracefu naprting, made Of nothing like those
SINUS gauze, transparent and light which the aucients
cdle'i woven air-wfere yet this prompt pouant and
s'ye serves for the moment, hes the effect Of cool
ana ioahlng sherbet which would take in summer be-
neath arbnr -
fh defects there who better aware Off han
himself he who loves TIE ancents who reads and re.reads
he with peatufe and knows how to enjoy them for them
eye Bntamong ihsaneients aso he has hs anteceents
ana amos his models; he goes sesk them in bis moments
o. iesuTe IN feironiHs, in Apuus, in Martial and has
spoken OF them all with the feeling of one who understands
Item better than by the letter and text who eze again the
substance and spirit and who is, some degree of their
descent Among The modems in French his anecedens |
aud predecessors difficult be found. something in
literature to beones self have avowed model should
oAedeserve then not to have mitators Nevertheless after
strict search, this is the result.
One day. Garat then in his YOUTH went to see Diderot
Seady Old When he had left, he account of this
visit, where the philosopher wit out knowing him-never
having him beloehad not even thought to ask him hi,
me conveFsed with him at first sight Of ALL as though to
ifehui disclosed him thousand
philosophical and Others, asking the time the ques
ions ana making the repe and parting with him until
af aWarm embraces This charm ing recital of three or four
pages very gay and prghy, which exaggeraes reality but
goes not quite a Tar caroatur which seems to be written
alter breakfast, perhaps the st sample in our literature of
s s' little burdensd but lightly So in which Janin has
80 gIeatlV ndulged since. Carat leaving Ddero Charles
0dier again relating of his pretty tales where the main
pot yanishes and the manner is every thing these ara n
The only authors in FRENCH who give an idea in advance o
The parueular style OF d. Jann, when he writes we'll AL
though The criticism yhichhe most deghin thai of fancy
ana embelsnent, It has served him than once IN eon
cea the other thet tue criticisms worthy of that name When
he mnges with good sense he exhibits of the best and
most true. lie has gaiey, and love of Moliere
e are guarantees But torJanin to display his best pow
e ne must eel himself Free and in connection with one
othoss names which beneath his pen but with
an ndenure for Communications. critic should not have
TOO many friends relations with the world or obligations
required by convenience. Without being exactly eorar az
has been SAID they require free scope elbow room
necessary NJ Jann said wittily lady friend who was
one evening presenting him to number of persons: You
SFe making me SO mony friends that you will take from me
AL my wit Even when he is treating of those iustrions
names which have been named M, Jann has manner of
showing himself of genius, and of making visible to
ram extent his constrant the fattery too evident He
m9kes it appear almost malice.
Among all the feus0Rs which he has written durnp so
many and which him an original character in
the history OF the journals of the times an
eslng selection may be made to reead and consult Never
m any one written better than he, of things passing and
fugitive; which have event Of the day the hou
snd have lived. Upon evening mist, upon passing vo
mist upon disappearing laneuse, upon dying flower girl
ne mas written delicious pages which merit preservation Upon
Scribe Bazac, Eugene Sue, Theophile Gauer Merry he
mas written hasty judgements clouded the thought of mo-
nent' which will not be referred 10, and which should be
Gialed from those surrounding them. This selection from
heJeaHgHS OF Jann, it would be better pehaps that an
other than he should make. Martial has Judged well of his
own egrams, YET had been necessary to make choice
un among them to Gull from great number of peces
Is IL iaItai who would have been the most capable?