The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1868-09-10


Mt schenecindy-A New Diocese TO be Orsan-
ized-German Republican nIeetinS-A Regi-
ment of Boys in Blue.
SCHENECTADY, Sept o, 1863
The convocation OF the Episcopal clergy In the
northern section OF the diocese OF New York was
held in ST. Georges church in this city yesterday.
About forty clergymen and many distinguished lay
men were present. One OF the objects or the meet
ing to prepare for the organization OF the new
diocese. which goes into operation ths IAN ,o,, d,
The largest German political meeting ever ever. hea In
republican auspices. street parade OF full reg-
ment OF BOYS In Blue and fifteen full companies OF
Tanners was made. German delegations from Au-
burn Liverpool Owasco and other places were
present. An indoor meeting was addressed by Carl
Schurz who was afterwards serenaded ut his hotel.
Professionalism at Troy-One Hundred Miles
in Twenty-three HOurs-The Greatest Feat
ON Record.
TROY, Sept. ., 1861
The great walking tournament on the Rensselaer,
Park Course in this city ended this afternoon at
about four O'Clock, and was won by Haydock, an
English pedestrian who walked one hundred miles
in twenty-five hours and nfty-four seconds. Payne,
OF Albany walked one hundred miles in twenty
three hours and thirtyseven seconds. Bendon,
member OF the Troy police, gave out on the eighty
seventh mile, winning the third prize. He walked
fSty miles without rest, and entered the contest
without any training Haydock walked an extra
mile AFTER completing his one hundred miles This
Is the first authenticated instance on record OF the
accomplishment OF this wonderful feat Suisse
uuently Tcpley, Oddly, McMann and Miles walked a
race Of four miles, which was won by Topey.
sfnte Convention Of the Young Mems Chris
tinn Associntiou-Second Days Proceedings.
ALBANY, Sept. o. 1865
The Annual State Convention OF the Young Mems
Christian Association opened its second days pro.
ceedngs at hals-past eight O'Clock this morning by
very full and interesting prayer meeting, in which
all the members present participated. Many very
appropriate speeches were made by delegates from
abroad with reference to the objects and aims OF the
association, and many feeling and earnest prayers
offered in behalf OF the young men OF our country.
The business meeting was called to order at nine
O'Clock by the President, Richard b. steele.
OF 81. Paus Letter to the Ephesians, and then Of
fered very appropriate prayer after which all
joined in singing.
The meeting being duly opened tor the transaction
OF business the President called for the reading Of
the minutes OF the previous meeting, which were
The President called for addresses on the primary
objects Of the Young Mems Christian Association,
Srdge City S.;i;S a Of hmiSa; ana a. NJ;
was extended TO the Convention bv Colonel Sails
bury. The discussion OF the subject OF the primary
objects OF the Young Mems Christian Association was
continued 10y Colonel smith, Of Elmira; J. VI. Bron-
son. OF Amstert dam; ". c. Barney, Of New York. w.
H. Bedding, OF New York. and Captain wilkinson, OF
the United states Army. The permanent Committee
OF Business was called 10 report ~ u. Hough,
OF syracuse, chairman OF said committee.
The report OF the Business Committee was
then accepted and adopted In accordance
with this report the first thing in orde was reports
OF the success OF local associations throughout the
| state. Speeches OF i've minutes were then made by
| J. H. Osborn OF Auburn; william Bronson, OF Am.
sterdam p. q. Thorpe, ofiBath and c. a. Whitney. of
| Binghamton. The reports they gave were very en-
| couTagnQ and showed that much good had been
ACCOMPLISHED through the fundamentally OF this
association The Convention then adjourned at ten
minutes 70 eleven TO visit the State Prison and meet
| again at two p. NJ