The New York herald., 1879-10-17
GOVERNOR ROBINSON.

WHAT THE DEMOCRATIC RULER HAS TO SAY OF
THE STATE CAMPAIGN-PLEAsED WITH HIS
RECEPTION IN THIS CITY AND CONFIDENT OF
REFLECTION.
Nearly two thousand persons have called on Gov
ernor Robinson. at tho Brunswick Hotel. since he
has been in town. Many were necessarily denied as
the Governor has had unexpected amount OF
business pressed upon him for attention during the
two days he has been here. He rose at about nine
o'clock yesterday morning. ana after reading his
respondence went out and paid some visits in Fifth
avenue. He called at the headquarters Broadway.
opposite Delmonico's, but remained only few mo-
ments. On returning to the Brunswick. reporter
of the HERALD met him and asked his opinion of the
campaign.
''It will be very warm contest" he said. "and.
far as am informed. oil parties doing what
they can.
'Do you intend to take an active part in the can
vass?
'.No. sir; none whatever. My duties as Governor
call for all my time, aud if had the leisure
am wanting in tho disposition for such labor
'some dissatisfaction felt at your not making
q speech last night"
''Iudeed?"
you"
''why, only came down here on matter of duty
at invitation Of the FIRST division National
Guard-and 1 am sorry to say it is duty am too
seldom able to perform.
ION what do you rely for reelection"
'Of course. but there are issues before them that
demand consideration"
and careful government The history Of the past
three years must speak for ITSELF The records con-
tanned in that story WILL think, be sufficient tor
the people as far as / am concerned. / have en-
deavored to economic the outlay of money and TO
put stop to expenditure for private benefit the
loss OF the State. The facts in all this well known
and think safely rely the result. We
have probably offended some people by frustrating
their designs upon the treasury but think we have
gained many friends we have made opponents" !"
THAT SIXTEEN MILLION DOLLARS.
Colonel David c. Robinson. the Governors son
$1,000 900 you will find important factor in this
canvass. Through the State the voters estimate the
value of this sort OF government and gain from
the republican vote will be much larger than Is at
present anticipated.
''That erssing line Of the Governors pen has made
Undoubtedly. But it has also raised up hordes
of friends"
"Mr. Kelly's movements. you think. are not doing
you any harmW
according "A to the published accounts Of them
''Wll the elections i'll the West in any way affect
the light hereY
1--WE think not. They were purely local struggles.
You are already before the community.
People know what shall be our policy in power and
the line OF practice that will be pursued, conse-
quently we are confident Of success"
"What do you think Of the greenbackers?'
"There Is yet no telling where they will be, but
think the bulk OF them friendly to us. You see
the greenback element is largely composed OF think
ing men. These reason and look well before they
leap For that reason we are confident they win be
found on the deck Of the regular democratic ship"
1.-THE Canal Ring and several other of the exclusive
organizations through the state are working hard
against you"
Nevertheless. they are doing nne service The
disaiection of these rings and organizations which
held together simply by the love Of plumber is
working to our advantage. All these points we'll
understood by the people, and you will after the
election that we are right in our expectations"
Governor Robinson is very much pleased with the
manner in which he was received in New York. The
crowd on Fifth avenue dense while was
driving to meet the staff ut Sixty ninth street. on
Wednesday, that it was feared at one moment the
horses would be taken from his carriage. 1t was
only with tho greatest difficulty the mounted police
were able to restore order. He dined with u few
friends at tho Brunswick, at halEpast two o'clock
train.