The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1869-06-27
GEORGE MAXWELL ROBSON, The NEW
SECRETARY OF THE NAVY.
The Press oil New Jersey on the New
Cabinet Officer.

Cabinet Officer.
From the Newark Daily Advertiser republican,,
June 25.
General Robson is IN the prime OF life. being
about Iortv years OF age, and still bachelor lie
was born at oxford Furnace. in this State anu Is the
eldest son OF the late william p. Robson, late or
Belvidere. of the largest manufacturers OF
the state and large property holder in Warren
county. The Generals mother was Miss Maxwell, Ia
sister of j. r. b. Maxwell member OF Congress from
this State during the Broad Seal controversy.
on every side he Is of honorable and LOYAL
ancestry. He was educated at Princeton, where
he was graduated in 1S47, and Immediately CON-
menced the study OF the law under the venerable
Chief Justice Hornblower, who had just lett the
bench OF the Supreme Court General Robson en-
oyed the instruction OF this eminent jurst the three
years OF his novitiate and was admitted to the bar
in July, 1850. and has ever since been successful
practitioner, holding prominent position among a
corps OF lawyers which has few equals and no supe
riors In the United States.
In 1857 he received from Governor Newell the ap-
pointment OF Prosecutor of the Pleas for Camden
county, where he had located himself few years
previous. This ONCE. which is equivalent 10
that of District Attorney, or state Prosecutor
in other States, always DISCHARGED by
him with singular fidelity and ability, and its duties,
well as various civil causes OF importance,
orr e Of % to @
Senate IN November, 1866, Governor Ward conferred
upon him the position OF Attorney General OF New
jersey. General Robson has sustained hlmself in
the latter Office with dignity and distinction, and in
matters OF very great concern to the State has
shown irmness and capacity well calculated TO In
spire confidence IN his ability to fill any position
We have no hesitation In predicting that the duties
President Grant will be filed with honor to himself
aud benefit to the country.
This not the nrst time that New Jersey has fur
nshed secretary OF the Navy on this side OF mid
die life. Hon. Samuel l.. Southland received the
same appointment at the age OF thlriy-nve rom
President Monroe The ability with which our
naval affairs were administered during MS manage
ment. which extended through the entire admins
tratlon of Mr. Adams, furnishes good augury for
the success Of the present appointee.
General Robeson among other public acts, did
good during the war, not, IL Is true in the
act ~ N ia a nf
troops and the preparation and despatch OF recruits
and volunteers For his activity IN this department
and his zeal and usefulness In the oyal he
was appointed brigadier by Governor 0den.
From the Newark Journal ldemocratic) June rs.
Mr.. Robson Is native OF Warren county, son
OF the late Judge Robson, once a standing wing
candidate for Governor. lie studied law IN this
city, and practised here and at Jersey City without
lie was appointed Attorney General OF this state by
Governor Ward after mat Office II Is said, had been
promised by the Governor 10 MT eVr'andt PsIker
has the reputation OF being genial, whole-soued
gentleman. He WILL doubtless, render Grants Cab
met exceedingly Jolly. As to General Robesons
abilities for this position we learn they consid
cred first rate. lie used to make very successful
trips to Coney Island and the Fishing Banks, and on
one occasion, we hear, sailed from New YORK to
Philadelphia in one OF our naval vessels, amusing
the commanders cabin with entertaining SAT- water
yarns. Abraham |. loved General Robson like
brother. Robson knows as much about the navy
as either Borie or Welles.
From the Newark Courier republican, June 25l
affairs, and fully In sympathy with the most ad
vanced sentiment OF the republican party lie was
for two years member OF the Republican state
Executive Committee, and for several years past has
been prominent IN all political movements, taking
an active part every important campaign. In his
new position we do not doubt that he will display
the same high qualities which have distinguished
previous course, and may be certain that his
OF the Naval Department will be In
every respect vastly more credtable to the country
than that OF Mr.. Bore has so far been. Admiral
Porter will not henceforth be able TO runr that de-
partment TO suit his personal pques or prejudices,
which In itself Will be great gam
A HEAVY LAW SUIT.--An action has been pend
ing for year or so before ex-Judge A. s. Johnson,
referee, brought by @. :. Marsh against the Albany
and Susquehanna Railroad Company, IN which the
plaintiff claims to recover the sum OF 100000. as
due him from the company for extra work on con.
tracts for constructions and for loss OF profits on
contracts which he alleges they refused to allow him
TO form. The case was summed up yesterday be.
fore the referee py Henry Smith and Samuel
Hand, for the DEFENDANTS and Judge Tremain
and REYNOLDS for the plaintif The decision Will
naturally be looked for with pretty lively interest By
the parties concerDed.-Aioanv 4rBUS. JUHe ~.