New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-03-24
OBITUARY..
EX-GOVERNOR LUCIUs ROBINSON.

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Elmira, y. y, March 23.-Ex Governor Lucius ROD
inson died at IL 30 o'clock this afternoon at his home
in Maplc-ave. Death was caused BY pneumonia. with
which he was attacked a fortnight ago. The later
part Of last week his condition was 50 serious tha' h'
death was expected hourly. but on saturday Ire ap-
pearcd to be better. The temporary improvement "N'
not deceptive to his family, however, and they weic
prepared for his demise. For twenty four hours pre-
vious 10 his death he was unconscious. From carry
this morning his pulse was almost indistinguishaoIo
and his breathing Intermittent. AT times 1t Seeineu
rs though he had passed away, but a faint respiration
would shortly be distinguished. The final spark OF a
life that had always been bold. aggressive and OF the
highest courage did not 20 ont until Just DeloFr
families were at hi, bedside when he passed away
The funeral will probably be held on THURSDAY ai'cr-
noon.
Lucius Robinson was born on November 4. 1870 IN
Wlndham, Greene County, y. Y. lie was a lineai ue-
scendant Of the Rev. John Robinson, who with MS ruIF
tan congregation fed from the North OF England 10 '"o
Low Countries in 1905. John Robinson did not i've 10
make the VOYAGE to New England. but his WIDOW III"
children were members OF the little colony. Descendants
Of the family settled in Connecticut and subsequently
removed to Greene County In this state. Inc ld'nc'
of Lucius was a farmer. He served as an officer III Nv
Army in the War Of 1912. lie was poor ana LueIu''
as he grew mp. had to provide for his own eu"'"
ton. BY teaching school part OF each year, ne H'n'
aged to complete a course in the Delaware ACADEMY
At the village Of Delhi. Then he studied law Win
General Erastus Root and Ama,a J. Parker. and began
practice as an attorney at Catshill in 1882. In lo''
he was elected District Attorney for Greene County anu
served for two years. lie removed TO Ncw-iorH "
1910, and was appointed Commissioner OF Chanccry DIV
Governor Bouck. lie was rcappointcd TO the same
Office by Governor Wright and held 1t until the Court Oh
Chanccry was abolished, In 1S41.
His health failed him in this city, however. ana 10
then removed to Chemung County. There he was
elected TO the Assembly in 1850 as an Independents
candidate, on the ground of his opposition 10 uc
repeal Of the Missouri compromise. lie was &c.
elected in 1eGO, and thus the term for when lie ha"
been chosen lasted until after the outbreak Of the war
of the Rebellion. As chairman Of the Committee on
Federal Relations, he submitted a resolution which. II
adopted, would have urged Congress. after admitting
Kansas as a state, to divide Nebraska into TWO
states, TO he admitted as soon as inc ihnao'
itants should adopt constitutions republican III
form. 1t was defeated. Among the political ieaucls
Of the day. Thurlow Weed alone Of prominent KepHo,
licalS favored the proposition. j, u "Inn mas
lo6I Mr.. Robinson Wa nominated by a mon T r
f%PSf" made TS!' tbs Convention wac accepted by tho
Republican party. lie was elected by an immci'o
majority and reelected in spite Of opposition III 'o
Nftcr the war he returned to the Democratic party,
and was defeated for the ConirJlcrShip, 10y ihoIn'S
~IIllhousc. In ISL he was nominated 10y Governor
Hoffman as a member Of the state CONSTITUTIONAL 1ont
mission. IN 1873 he was returned to tic Once oi
Controller, and IN the following year was clcct'n Coy.
crnor Of the state. having been nominated on 's
DcUnOGf1fG ffhtt, IIifF llNhlH' - iihA - -
be a candidate. His administration was market uy
watchfnlncsS a; to public expenditure. on Ms r.,
nomination In $50 he was opposed by Tamnany i'I
and was d,ftatcd.
Nr. Robinson was FOR many wears a trustee OF me
Mutual Life Insurance Company Of Ne"-lork. anu
was also first vice president II the Erie Railway uuncr
President Watson. one of the entrances OF lhc
Niagara Fall, Park has been named I'm his hoior. lie
had lived quietly in ElmIra since his retirement from
active political life.
COY. HILLS TRIBUTE To HIS PREDECESSOR.
Albany, March 23.-Thc Governor sent the follow
Ing message tonight to the legislature:
To the legislature:
The sad duty dcvolvcs upon me 70 announce
10 the Legislature the death Of Luclns h"hh'
son. who expired at his home In Elmira. AZ noon
today. His four-cOrc yeas mark The llmlt OF I. Io
well ,ucni. He was a man tn" 10 hs. convictions
OF right. faithful 10 the duties of citizenship, c"iNclcn,
lion, and able IN administering the trusts coinmliitth
IN him by The ucOnlc. He filed with credit t. MN:
self and with satisfaction 10 the people. oiilccr OF ~
.ppuslIItv and honor. lie Wa successfully nloUl't.
Attorney. member Of Assembly, Controller. member 81
tLc Constitutional Commission. and Governor. As
tho Executive Of this state. he wa a loyal representa-,
tlv, Of an honest Administration and an ecnn"mICi
Government. and his official act' male conspicuous, IN.
sturdy traits Of his character ana The Keen qnanIy oi
his intellect. In recognition - his Distinguished pup
he services. I have ordered That the flags upon inc
nuhlIc buildings be displayed at half Stlf. and recon-
mend such further action bv ~" legislature, a. may be
"N" DAVID u. HILL.