The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1852-10-11

enter the arena Of politics, and array them selves
gladiatorial combatants at the polls OF elections:
They might rather have resolved TO use moral
force, which is the greatest lever IN the pulpit, TO
effect any object pertaining TO the duty OF humanity
In holy orders
But they went step further They introduced
the ever irritating question Of slavery. The ma
iority Of committee submitted resolution dae'ar'
ing that no pecuuisry aid should be extended "
such churches as recognized slaveholders as mem-
bers. The Introduction OF this frebTaad cllset
the greatest excitement for II time. IL cane
unexpected that the members Of the con-
venlion from south OF Mason and Dixon
were, Of one time, tempted to leave the
convention. One of the brethern moved u sub
titute OF soothing chara ter, advising the
preaching of the Gospel, and commend it 70 the
hearts snd consciences OF men, that with the biss
sing OF God, it shall have full effect in mitigating
the evils Of slavery and Leading TO It's ultimate aool
ton The brother who moved this amendment,
stated tina. he was opposed 10 the ag tation of Jhs
subject III the convention and did not nnk they
called upon 10 make a declaration OF faith upon sno
subject The question <as laid until Friday
morning, when combn iton of the Northern abo-
iitionists was formed, aud resolutions adopssd,
declaring that no aid be extended TO SJItnern
churches, whose members happen to be possessed of
slaves This was adopted an hour previous 60
the final llaurnment The Southern dele gates
manifested much feeling ut this Great nent, and
many took abrupt leave Of the ,onyen5ion
The introduction Of the slavery question into the
Congregational society, will tend greatly TO ALLEVIATE
injury 10 tho Presbyterian notwithstanding that
fraternity which previously existed among them 1t
created al entire separation Ut the Methodist
church North and Scuto. lt caused them to quarrel
like termag apts, snarl like wolves and gnaw eacl
other like nyepas breaking their unity IN publi-
cation of their works setting lawyers at in
endeavorng to rob eacn other OF their real aud por
sonal property accumulated IN the social and broth
erly propagation OF TIER ecclesiastical works Pity
that the CoDgregationasts could not have pursued
the wise example OF the Episcopalians, aud allowed
the slavery question 10 be under control of polit-
clans-only praying aud preaching for Providence
to hasten the time TO emancipate them all.
ALBANY, Oct. 10, 1852
acknowledgements Increase of Jrapa-D Doubts
tcith regard 10 the Spsquehanna and Albany Tan.
mel State Library Building Catholic Ca,he-
dral, &c.
The various railroads now in existence, and in
course Of construction and in conte mpa ion,
verging at this point, must eventually make Albany
one of the greatest thoroughfares in the country.
The hourly travel and transit on the Hudson river
road, the Boston road, and the Albany and Buffalo
road. is immense, and with the increased faci
Titles, the equipments scarcely sufficient for pub
Lie accommodation. The Hudson road was very de-
cient during the last winter in freghting acoommo-
dstions, but during the summer q sufficient number
of locomotives and freight have been procured,
as, it is expected, win acco IMMEDIATE the public
during the close of river navigation. An immense
business will be done the coming winter, in
addition to the large amount which is now
transacted The company are now engaged
in erecting extensive depots for passengers,
and store houses for freight and excavating
in front of their premises, in East Albany,
in order to furnish the best Of accomm odatons and
afford the most ample facilities in the transports
ton of passengers and freight The largo increase
of business this road will render it indispensa
BILE for the company to complete double track at
the earliest practicable moment.
The northern road from this city to the Vermont
line is rapidly progressing to completion The
principal agent, James WATSON, Esq has been
interchangeable and uniiriDg during the season Inc
company could not have placed the management
in better hands. 1t is expected to be opened in the
course Of lew weeks, when We shall have speedy
and direct communication with Vermont and
Northern New England.
The Susouehanna road about which there has
been such an excitement created in this city, on
account of oaning million of city bonds, Is acw
in very laDguishing thstandlng
a vote OF the people declared in favor of that loan
and the city's credit must be pledged if the law
shall be complied with still there is yet not the
least degree of certainty that the road will be
structed in accordance with the plan submitted by
the people. A suspicion has arisen, tha5 one GER
tsnly, if not more, of the prime movers OF the en-
terprise is endeavorng TO induce the directors to
change the route and running the road from Bng'
hampton 10 Schenectady, BY the terms of the
agreement with the city of Albany, IN case the
million bonds are issued, the road is to enter the
south part OF the city: and freight houses passed.
ger depots and other Necessary buildings are to be
located at certain points 1t is also alleged, That
two OF three per cent interest be saved, by OBJ
tanning loan elsewhere. 1t is route of an ex-
cellent character for railroad, but it will never
be constructed under the present distrustul and
incompetent mana cement.
There is every reason to believe, that tunnel
will be constructed under the river at this city,
for railroad accommodation. The charter was pass
co by the last legislature competent engineers have
been engaged daring the summer who nave exhibit
ed such proofs Of the practicioty and certainty Of
its construction that the various railroad companies
south, east and west Of u.s. now in consultation
with each other, as to the proportion OF stock each
shall subscribe. The estimate is $630,00O, and to
be completed in three years. The astonishing tran
sit from side of the river to the othcr--rem one
road to the Churchman's either bridge or tun-
mel; and as the latter will not ncommcde the navi-
CATION Of the river, every person appears to give
that plan Of INSTRUMENTATION the decided pre-
ference
The erection of the new State Library building,
progresses very slowly The front and rear walls, of
freestone, and side walls of brick, finish
ed. The arches for tho floors, sheet iron,
are in plan, and the iron framework Intended to
support the roof has been fitted to the walls, but no
covering nor signs Of it about the building. 10
passing it, q day or two since, not workman was
to be seen. Whether the appropriations IRE all ex.
hausted, is probably known to the mmissioners;
but if not. it singular that the building should
remain so long without covering. The first sum
given by the State was $25 600 the l9h of June,
1851; but from a statement made By the trustees
that the building could not be finished for that
sum, the last Legislature contributed 80 900 in ad
dition accompanied with a restriction that of
the money should be drawn from the treasury unless
upon contracts which would insure its completion.
Two seasons have been spent in its construction and
the building is yet without covering. the conse-
ms is
capitol during the coming winter, and likely for
twelve months to GENE. With ordinary enterprise,
it could have been finished in six months from its
commencement The trustees will probably inform
the Legislature Of the unavoidable causes Of the
great delay.
The magnificent cathedral, which has been some