New-York daily tribune. [volume] (New-York [N.Y.]) 1842-1866, 1857-02-13
KANSAS AFFAIRS.
Csn.spondenss Of The N. 7. Tribune.
III 81

Boston, Feb. 2, Is51-
GOV. ROBINSON.
Gov. Robinson left Boston to-day for Albany.
He goes there to endeavor to secure an appropria-
ton from the State. He is accompanied by Pr0i.
Daniels Of Wisconsin, Agent OF Emigration oil the
National Kansas Committee.
Chas Robinson has been bitterly assailed, both IN
Kansas aud by the Eastern press, since he rendered
bis resignation as Governor OF the free-State Or'
gspizatiop No direct accusation has appeared Ill
TuE TRIBUNE, but severe remarks have been re-
ported without explanation, and unaccompanled oy
a defense of the Governors conduct. III is put
inst therefore that his should be explained,
and more especially as the Bogus Governor-Mr.
Perce's agents so often aud extrayasantly eulo-
oized. That Gov Robinson is devoted Free
State man. It would be ridiculous either to doubt
or 10 prove. His whole life shows it. Yet some
correspondents for Eastern journals have insinuated
that he has "soll out the State Organization
When he was . pioneer 10 the hands OF the ms.
sour;sns. A splendid bride was offered him TO /" sell
out this same organization. He spurned the bride.
When he was prisoner III the hands oil the Fed
eral authorities, Gov Shsnnon-at the sugges-
ton of fellow" traitor" who was willing to ac-
cent liberty at the price of submission to Demo-
cratic Usurpation-off him and his companions
their freedom, if they weuld recognize the Ter
ritoriar" laws OF Missouri He remained in prison.
The history Of his resignation is honorable to
himself.
Gov. Geary's vanity is only equaled by his smbi.
ton. Gov. Robinson knows this TACT lie tined
TO use il as means TO secure the admission OF
Kansas into the Union, speedily as Free State,
ard under the Topeka Constitution. He had an
interview with Ceary. Geary favored the PROPOSE
ton, and implied that he would exert himself to
insure its success. He was at first In favor OF
recognition of the Territorial laws, but hiding
from Gov. Robinson and the people that The Free.
State men would never submit to them, he agreed
TO patronze the Topeka Constitution, win Con-
crsssiona prOyiso requiring 1t to be again submit
ted to the Squatters for approval or Teection. IL
is limited BY my correspondent IN the territory,
that Robinson held out hopes OF political advance
ment TO Gov. Geary: and think that it is not N
probable that he did 80. Perhaps Geary was prom
.ed the Governorship, and perhaps, again, he hopes
to be United States Senator'S suggestion which
will account for his hostility to Lane. Reeder or
Robinson is sure of seat in the United States
Senate: Robinson has no political aspirations, or, az
least none out Of Kansas; Lane, therefore, 1t is
plain, will be dangerous competitor with any can
ddate for Senatorial hOn0rs.
Gov. Robinson is obnoxious 10 host of United
States Senators. Roberts is not. To insure the
success of the Topeka Constitution, it was neces,
sary that Robinson should resign. He rendered
his resignation and proceeded TO Washington. Mr.
Roberts understood this moyement-he even ex-
pressed strong desire for the position. in order
| that he might review the Presidents Message. L
| am informed that be had his Message written out,
in anticipation of the assembling Of the Legislature
| The Legislature Observation-Disclosures of course
was not present-but why was not Roberts at his
| post Nothing prevented him. No pressing busi-
ness absorbed his attention. He was idlrg at
Wyandot His strange conduct at such a crisis,
demands explanation. 1t astonshed as well as
mortified Gov. Robinson, whose motives were ma
ligued. and who was made the scapegoat by the
| Justly indignant Legislators.
Other charges have been made against Gov. Rob-
| iuson but they hardly deserve a passing notice.
They arise from his position. He is the most prom
iueni and the most influential Of the leaders OF the
| Free-Sate party. and while he remains so Will be
sure OF receiving the same ungenerous abuse which
the prominent men OF every political organization
| are accustomed TO sccept without murmur.
maize !hese disclosures IN justice to Cox. Rob.
insOn. bat without bis Observation-Disclosures to IL
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