New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1874-06-20
OBITUARI.
JULES JANIN,


.Jules .Janin. the distinguished French critic,
died Yesterday in Paris, the of TO- He wac born
of Jewish parents al 81. EueDne, III December,
1904: and after completing his classical studies
in Paris, studied law, and made a living
as private tutor. Feeling that he
was born for journalism he became one OF the contrhu
tors 70 the Figaro, then sprishtly opposition paper,
and was also regular for royaiisr journal until
the accession Of the Poignac Cabinet in August. 1929
Sever1ng his connection with the latter. he founded in
company with writers OF mark the Rerue de Pas
and the Journal DIES EnfdntS. shortly afterward he
published his first romance, Lane mort ct Ia Femme
guilotinte. a quaint work. which was soon followed
by his Confession" political and religious romance,
noted for the novelty Of Its style NJ Janin bitterly az
sailed King Louis Philippe, and in 1851 published
work entitled Bandne wherin he narrated the recre-
ancy OF Philippe Egalite, and violently attacked the
Orleans family This work provoked able rejoinder;
but NJ Jann closed the contest by making peace with
the KING, and accepting the Cross OF the Legion OF
Honor In 1896 He now became dramatic
critic OF the Journal des Dtbats, and in that
capacity attained his greatest fame HIS wonderful
piquancy Of style. his airy grace OF sentiment and w.t.
and his dashing paradoXes OF criticism rendered
his writings extremely popular, and enabled
him without fear Of rdicule TO dub himself
Ie Prince de Ia Crque. For many years he made and
destroy Literary regulations and was the ieailng au-
thority IN French criticism
NJ Janin continued meanwhile writing books, and
gradually produced that wonderful series OF works,
embracing travels history, and romance, which dis
play the greatest versatility and place him In the
first rank OF French authors Despite his brilliant literary
career his life not untroubed In lS41 he married
a Young and handsome heiress, and had the impru-
deuce 10 give in the Journal des D6bats, in
place OF the literary review, singular article
detailing his experience Of married life. This
provoked sharp criticism, and gained him for long
time the public journals the name OF the Z" Married
Critic" Again, in 1874. he attacked the principles
and Of the Revolution, and was sharply
assaed in turn by his friend NJ Felix Pya then editor
OF La Retorne SO rritated the critic by this at
tack that instead OF replying in his paper 10 NJ Pyat
he had that cited before the police court and
fined for libel
After the revolution Of 1s4s. NJ Jann withdrew
from politics aud devoted his attention exclusively
10 literary pursuits. He sought admission 10
the Academy but despite the most persistent efforts
the doors remained closed against hun. He inherited
quite recently large fortune, and with an air OF levity
deplored that came when he could lon ger enjoy IT,
In person NJ. Jamin tall and stout. HIS features
were intellectual, and expressive Of contentmeut and
good humor.
MRS. AUDUBON.
Mrs. Audubon, widow of the celebrated nat
uralist John J. Audubon, died Kellyve Ky, FRI
day, the age Of S. She lady OF more than
binary and the constant companion OF
her husband his laDors and travels and visited the
principal Courts Of Europe IN MS company. For many
years past since death, has lived with her rea
tives IN Kentucky
OBITUARY NOTES.
z. Z. Sinner an extensive merchant OF CO.
lupbus. : C., died yesterday IN that city.
A London telegram says that JOHN c. VI.
penew the eminent shatespearian reader, died last
night after a long and painful Illness.
Mrs. Cameron, wife Of the Hon. Simon Cam
arm T. Senator died al the family residence IN Har
r,sbure. Penn. yesterday morning. The funeral viii
take place on Monday afternoon.
The Hon. John Charles Watrous, who died
recently N Baltimore AZ tue age Of ~, was graduate