The New York herald., 1876-10-11
LUCIUS ROBINSON.


the HOME OF THE DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE
FOR GovERsog-E "REMINISCENCES OF HIS
EARLY cARKER-wHAr THE NEIGHBoRs SAY
ABOUT HIM.
ELMIgA, Oct q. 1876
Situated about milo from the Rathbun House and
across the Chemung Rivor. Is the farm OF Lucius Rob
lnson democratic candidate for Governor OF the state
oil New York IL is In the town OF Southport, and
braces, including the farm OF bis son. which
niately adjoining about eighty three OF the best
land for agricultural purposes to be found in Cnemung
county The home residence of Mr.. Robinson he now
mostly resides in Albany, where his duties Comp
troer OF the State, conne hm) is comfortable look
Ing plain TWO story wooden dwelling, making pre-
tensions whatever 10 outside show, with the
exception of nicely kept fruit garden, with shrubbory
and flowers and ooxwood frnging grayelled walks
An old oak tree far distant said 10 be 100 years old
adds Interesting 10 this pretty little picture
The outbudings. barns stables, Sc OF the usual
character DO found upon farms OF this size in this
part OF the country The products of the farm are
wheat barley oats, hay, &c, and, with the pro-
duce OF The orchards pay handsome percentage upon
the value OF the farm iarmupon ils value as city
lots Is another matter IL is altogether u snug place
fall back upon In case OF political discontinue
physical disability. The home OF Dir. Robinson has
been visited during the last twenty five years by somc
OF the most distinguished OF the country. Silas
Wright was early monitor to Its owner pointing out
the paths OF political prudence and integrity
Entering tho dwelling, pass through prcttily fur
sished pariors with folding doors, piano at side,
and the walls adorned with some classical pictures.
They are about such parlors you wl lind in almost
any welto-d do New YORK farmers residence especially
" he has grown up daughters We
Lucus Robnson's study library. Upon passing tho
threshold the first legend behold Is Illuminated
characters: 'slmpiy 10 Tny cross cling" The next,
"Blessed are the pure IN hcari.n Tho next, oil
painting Of the celebrated st lion Back Hawk,
the next likeness, daguerreotype OF the great Silas
Wright There also classical mcdaliions in
the intervals. The library consists of the
amount; OF Blackstone, Coke; some tine specimens OF
the black letter law the Revised Statutes other
works pertaining thereto, with miscellaneous coliec
tions in another apartment, upon tho shelves OF
which were to be noticed the works OF
Fenmore Cooper, Washington Irving, Flz-Grecn
Hailcck William 9. Brysul, William Legsett and
others OF high rnaractcr Indicative oil the inc study
and authors the possessor OF the library favored
Mr. Lesgett ami Mr.. Bryant we're among Mr. Robin
sons early friends lhere also III the library
collection OF the better standard English literature in
tuding hacauay, Burke, Chatham Curran, O'Lonneil
Ind others In The neghborhood oil his residence the
arm OF Edmund Miller, Tor several terms democratic
member ot the Assembly; samuel Partridge ex-mem-
Der oi Congress from this district prom-
nent in political aud business lie.
WHAT NEiGHBoRs
Here IN = neighborhood Of hs nome It would bo
tucult 10 ind any one VINO speaks word OF unkind-
icss about Mr. Robinson. HIS ncighbors on all sides
OF politics speak OF him IN the best OF terms. lie
magnetic attraction that is almost rresisbic The
opposition DO not deny this
EAgLr "REMINISCENCES.
Mr. Robinson has two brothers and several
friends who hero from the county Of his birth
(Groene) and who have furnished your correspcndent
with certain acts and "reminiscences concerning Mr..
Robinson. To give one interview
IN "a N aSf IN fact tn a1ntn nahn NJ
RoDnsony
A.-Yes. Many. When he was about fourteen
years old he left his fathers farm. which he had
heretofore worked, To seek his education To raise
money Tor this purpose be worked Tor months
tanncry near Prattsvo at SO month AL tho end
Of that time he received his wages $40 in a lump
AND started on loot to Delhi attend tho then famous
delaware Academy. lie has ofton told many OF his
Trends that ne never owned earned u sum that
seemed SO large
DehlY
Alt is still told OF him therc that ut tho first
Commencement Day no was appointed TO deliver
dress upon an original theme. Erastus Root and
uel Sherwood were among the audience. Al this time
Sherwood was one of the most brilliant lawyers he
State. Young Robinson spoke with an ear seslncss
and thought which attracted Shorwood's attention.
He asked and learned The schoolDoy's name. Tho
ercses over, youDg Robinson gathered his few books
under his and rudged along the dusty path his
boarding house. he was shortly overtaken by Sher-
wood in his carriage. The OLD lawyer stopped, and,
calling the boy by name, compimenIcd his perform
ancc and In kindly terms encouraged him hope tor
future success The lawyers words Tow, but Us
hight heart and buoyunt hope. Years after Samuel
Sherwood saw his prediction fulfilled and Lucius Rob
inson has never forgotten Sherwoods words
aess.
ANOTHER INCIDENT.
q Have you .any personal incidents TO relate IN
regard TO Mr. Robinson subsequent careery
A. In the winter OF 1860 lie IA member OF the
Assembly. A bill Introduced 10 reorganize the
New YORK and Erie Railway Company. It's affairs
were then in desperate confusion, ana its stock was
selling AT O. Mr. Robinson was made familiar with
the bill and heartily approved OF IT. IL measure
of great value 10 the road, and II obvious that
upon The passage OF the bill tho price OF the stock
would be largely enhanced Mr.. Robinson had never
owned dollar of the stock and bought Mainly
by his cxertions tho bill passed. A few
days after the stock from o 40 per cent And
he was asked by friend "Wny he did not buy Erie,
when he knew his bill would quintupe It's valuc and
he could have made a monr No. Robin
sons response, .'thc measure right and | in
tended 10 vote Tor II; but would buy stocK TO
make money oil II bill was helping to passn
LucCs ROBINSON wlDowEg.
Mr.. Robinson has been twice married He is now
widower. He is In the prime OF hie although sixty
hvc years OF age His hair Is black as Jel. with
lew SILVER threads among IL As an evidchcc OF hts
popularity IL ought be stated his majority ia
this county last fall nearly 200 while Grant
red the county in 1872 By over 600 Altogether, from
what your correspondent has heard from eghbors
and friends, Lucius Robinson, II elected, will make
good Governor oil tho Commonwealth OF Now York.